Abracadabra

The human brain is just like the ‘Space’, a majority of it is still unexplored. There are certain things that even scientists and doctors can’t explain when it comes to the human brain. “I turned to drugs to find Peace but ended up in Pieces — Arun.” How do you know that you are awake? Logical answer will be; - when you physically feel things by touch or someone else touching you; or - when you are moving around physically; or ü when your eyes are open; or ü when an injury leaves a mark on your body; or - When you feel pain. The list is exhaustive because different people might give different answers. However, what if even after all of the above, you are not sure if you are awake or not? What if you are not sure about whatever that is happening to you is real or just a bad dream? That is what drugs can do to your brain and when you forcefully try to wake yourself up out of that nightmare, more nightmares follow you in real life. The ease with which drugs are available ...

The story of Buddha, or at least a part of it, has always motivated me so I wanted to share his story. There are a lot of theories and versions about his life which you can find online and in books. I wanted to share a version that has always meant a lot to me. This is based upon my interpretation of his story. So “peace” in advance if you feel offended. Siddhartha Gautama was born to a king named Suddhodana and a queen named Mahamaya in the sixth century B.C Nepal. The prince grew up within the palace walls, having no contact with the outside world. Whatever he learned or experienced he did it within the confines of those walls only.  He married a beautiful Princess named Yashodhara and they had a son. He was named Rahula. They lived happily together within the world of wealth and power. Siddartha soon grew bored of the life inside the walls of the palace and wanted to experience the life outside. Some say he snuck out of the palace to firsthand experience the life ou...