A Path To Wisdom
“This is no light program. First come the technical skills: imitating, repeating, and learning control of the instrument, like the sarod. Much later the understanding of the mood and content of classical music will follow….
Evan
When I think of all that my friend Evan has taught me, tears begin to fill my eyes. If you ever ask me what it is that he taught me, you will receive the answer…
Inside-Out and Outside-In, and a Prayer
I have observed people who are able to live their lives in a manner that is directly connected to their insides, and in a sense, then a path unfolds that directly appears strong and coherent…
Farmer Poonam Trivedi at Assam Agricultural University
My mother, Poonam Trivedi, a dairy farmer attended the Farmers’ Fair organized during Aventine 4.0 at Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat on May 16th, 2019. (Here is a detailed write-up of her entrepreneurial journey.)
Farther and Closer to 33 Kingsgate
In the spatial dimension, I have been walking farther and farther from 33 Kingsgate. In the love dimension, I have been walking closer and closer towards 33 Kingsgate.
Hallelujah
The version of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah performed by Jeff Buckley, I listen to often. While there is lot of power in the lyrics of this song and the way Buckley performs it, I listen to…
Papu Ji, The Bee Keeper
My journey has led me to Papu ji, the Bee Keeper who lives on the banks of the river Dhansiri. In him I found the likeness of Vasudeva, the Ferryman. I spoke to him, as…
This Land Is Your Land
Song Project’s This Land Is Your Land compilation, part 1 Song Project’s This Land Is Your Land compilation, part 2 A compilation of recordings (in two parts) of Woodie Guthrie’s This Land Is Your Land…
Travels with Flat Stanley
Travels with Flat Stanley (Published on Feb 26, 2009 in YouTube) is a film made by my friend Jason. Just like A Listening Prayer for the Traveler, I turn to it often for a powerfully…
My heart continually wanders…
… to the most loving place it has known.