• Kashmiri Traditions,  Videos and Lectures

    Afraid of Commitment | Sull Diyan Gallan

    A moral decline, particularly the failure to uphold commitments, initiates a cascade of other societal and civilizational issues. Character—embodied in traits such as honesty, integrity, and reliability—is foundational to the health and sustainability of a society. When individuals fail to keep their commitments, it reflects a deeper erosion of these core values, leading to various forms of moral and social decay. Individual virtues play. a very important role in maintaining the social fabric and moral compass of civilizations, and rectifying such declines in character is essential for addressing broader societal challenges.

  • Kashmiri Traditions,  Religion and Philosophy,  Videos and Lectures

    All About Ramadan | Islam | Kashmiri Traditions | Sage’s Vault

    Ramzaan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and it is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, spiritual reflection, and prayer. During this month, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, refraining from food, drink, and other physical needs. It is customary for Muslims to have a pre-dawn meal called “suhoor” before beginning their daily fast. The fast is broken at sunset with dates and water, in accordance with the Sunnahh, which is the practice of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him). The Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle, so the start and end of Ramadan vary each year. The month of Ramzaan is…

  • Sull Kaak's Podcast

    Sull Kaak’s Podcast – Season 3 – Schools Have Failed

    In this series we delve into abject failure of schools in being able to deliver any fruitful results of any value. This series is a commentary on two essays published in The Atlantic, 1. The Defeat of the Schools and 2. The Reform of the Schools, written by by James L. Mursell. Trailer: Episodes: The Purpose of Schools | Sull Kaak’s Podcast | S03E01 Embark on a thought-provoking journey in the inaugural episode, ‘The Purpose of Schools.’ Delve into the dichotomy between perceived and actual objectives in education, where the conventional apparatus often prioritises curriculum mastery over genuine understanding. Uncover the subtle yet profound implications of this paradigm shift, challenging…

  • Debates and Discussions,  Questions & Answers,  Religion and Philosophy

    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…