Author Archives: Tarun Rattan

They muddy the waters…

 

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प्रातः स्मरामि स्तोत्रम ‘Remembering the Self at Dawn’ Hymn by Ādi Śankara

This is a prayer composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya consisting of three stanzas in which the mind (manas) speech (vak), and body (kaya) of the individual are sought to be dedicated to the supreme Spirit. The first thoughts, words and actions of everyday exert a … Continue reading

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महामृत्युञ्जयमन्त्रः ‘The Great Conqueror of Death’ mantra

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Book Review – Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson

  Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson5 of 5 stars   The whole world is enamoured by Elon Musk’s unfiltered personality, unbounded energy, and his grand vision of making us humans into a multiplanetary race. But what is it that differentiates … Continue reading

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A Christmas Poem

I have a list of folks I know,all written in a book And every year when Christmas comes,I go and take a look, And that is when I realize that these names are a part Not of the book they … Continue reading

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October

Books litter the bed,leaves the lawn. Itlightly rains. Fall hascome: unpatterned, inthe shedding leaves. The maples ripen. Applescome home crisp in bags.This pear tastes good.It rains lightly on therandom leaf patterns. The nimbus is spreadabove our island. Rainlightly patters on … Continue reading

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Book Review – How the World Thinks: A Global History of Philosophy by Julian Baggini

  How the World Thinks: A Global History of Philosophy by Julian Baggini5 of 5 stars   View all my reviews The world is shrinking fast and most of us are in the throes of multiculturalism interacting with neighbours, work … Continue reading

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Book Review – Take Charge of You: How Self-Coaching Can Transform Your Life and Career by David Novak

  Take Charge of You: How Self-Coaching Can Transform Your Life and Careerby David Novak My rating: 5 of 5 stars This self coaching manual has been written by David Novak, co founder of YUM brands and performance coach Jason … Continue reading

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India’s Contribution to Human Civilization

In What ways India has contributed to the World ? 1.Hinduism World’s oldest and 3rd largest religion., founded during the period of Indus Valley civilization (3300 B.C. – 1700 B.C.). 2.Buddhism 4th largest religion, founded by Gautama Buddha, in 6th … Continue reading

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A Sofa, A Book and a Cup of Coffee

   

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