Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • Time wrapped.

    A shaft of sunlight pierced the dark clouds, and Hema looked up to see a silver lining, it’s a sign she thought. They quietly stood by watching Tukra digging the spot, the spade hit the casket and it clanged.  As they brought the casket up, there was the ringing only the way the modern telephone…

  • Eulogy to my immediate ancestor.

    I was very disturbed and upset this morning. I did something, which I do unthinkingly. And get very upset if this demand is not met. I called my mother. She as usual sorted it for me. After I was fortified I wondered how she must be replenishing her energy. Coming to think of it, Parents…

  • Quest for my Tribe- before internet

    Quest for my Tribe- before internet

    It is almost 15 years since I discovered cyberspace, a wonder world, were I could travel my economic, family, constrains didn’t exist. About 10yrs back I moved in, and now I am a netizen, its great here, we get to live inside where the weather is always awesome. Before the internet, I did not fit,…

  • Understanding Belief systems.

    Belief systems. When people ask us what is hypnosis we try to explain that we are belief enhancers. By definition belief is – conviction of the truth of some statement or reality of some being or phenomenon especially when based on examination of evidence. Mainstream psychology and related disciplines have traditionally treated belief as if…

  • A Sacred Grove –Nagvemcha Raya

    A Sacred Grove –Nagvemcha Raya

    Growing up in western coastal towns, Nagabana, the placement of Garadi all made me realize that the ethnic religious cult was very close to nature and revered nature. Unfortunately it is being devoured by the more powerful brahmanical cult. Interestingly Kalidasa’s Vikramuurvashiiya talks of Nakshatravana or the green patch. The legend of Urvashi also has…

  • Must have been love

    Rushing through to catch the flight she realized was early, and sat down for the much needed cup of coffee, the man before her definitely a has been, fifty going on fifteen. Something very familiar about him.  He looked up at her, there seem to be an anticipation of recognition. “Aren’t you, Jojo’s sister?” “yes,”…

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