Wonderful surprise seeing so many of our non-Jain friends celebrating Forgiveness Day by sharing this powerful phrase – “Micchami Dukkadam.” It leads me to wonder how many actually understand the meaning behind this catchphrase. This question is what prompted me […]
Why is forgiveness such an important ideal and a way of life in Jainism? Forgiveness is deeply connected with and is considered another name for non-violence, which is one of the cardinal principles of Jainism. Forgiveness begets love and […]
Why I liked Lootera movie: Because he took his chance for repentance. I have always thought that one of the wonderful things about life is that it holds a mirror to our actions and intentions, and often allows us […]
Right now, we are in the midst of Chaturmas – the four months when our monks and nuns stop their nomadic movements and stay in one place. This gives the lay persons an opportunity as well as an environment to […]
On this day of Samvatsari Festival which is the festival of forgiveness and inner cleansing, these thoughts pour from the heart: Can we trace the history of hurt? How often have I explained myself saying – “I did […]
So whose was the 7th murder in the film ‘Saat khoon maaf’? The butler who died of food poisoning! The housekeeper who died in fire! Some even say it is of Susanna by Dr Arun, her young admirer. And […]
“Papa, is there a God?” she asked her father when she was all of seven. “Yes, there is,” the father replied gently. “Not one, but many gods. Each one of…
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