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What Can a Single Man Do | Sull Diyan Gallan
An average person asks this question often and returns pale and thin thinking he is insignificant. The wickedness outside has forced the good ones to doubt their own strength. This helps the bad, the world isn’t a bad place because of their presence but because of the absence of the good from public discourse. Rise! And Proclaim!
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Q&A: Why is Atheism bad and Atheists and the West outsiders?
Asalamualikum Sull Kaak, I was just engaging with your article, ‘Ancient Religiosity and Modern Atheism.‘ It’s so beautifully written, though the latter part of the article is mere rhetoric. The central argument was that belief systems and cultural practices (Nature worshipping/ holding nature in great esteem) emerged in ancient civilizations, not because they were just afraid of nature, but because they were keen observers who would reflect on the complexity of nature, providing them with transcendental insights, etc. So it’s not their ignorance or their lack of knowledge that led to the erection of the edifice of faith, but their spirituality and robust engagement with nature( And there is an…
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Ancient Religiosity and Modern Atheism
Environment has an effect on every living organism in varying degrees. Yet the study of human social evolution has demonstrated conclusively that human beings have always been relatively free from the effect of their environment as compared to other creations. This is as true for ancient times as it is for today. This is important because many people think that the ancient reverence came out of fear of what could impact lives and even end them. Modern anthropologists have increasingly come to the belief that ancient humans were keen observers of nature and natural phenomenon. It was not that they only perceived nature mystically, entangled with it, challenged by it,…
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The Stupid Boy | Kashmiri Folktale | Kashmiri Traditions | Sage’s Vault
The difference between knowledge and wisdom is a very subtle one but one that can be understood. “The Stupid Boy” is part of Kashmiri Folklore which brings out this difference. Reverend J. Hinton Knowles writes in 1887, “Kashmir as a field of Folk-lore literature is, perhaps, not surpassed in fertility by any other country in the world”. Yet, these stories are unknown to non-Kashmiris and Kashmiris alike. This is an attempt to share some of these stories with you.
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Scarmane and Snowflake
“Scarmane and Snowflake” is a poignant tale that traces the path of Scarmane and Snowflake as they grapple with adversity and seek solace in each other’s company. Their journey is fraught with challenges, unveiling a touching and thrilling narrative. With its heartfelt storyline and memorable characters, ‘Scarmane and Snowflake’ is a romantic gem that will enthrall readers from the very first page to the last. Click here to Download the Hi-Res Version
Renaissance, Reformation, Enlightenment
