Namaste

(The divine in me acknowledges the divine in you)

Welcome to my blog. Every month I share with you some of my thoughts and the knowledge that I have gained as I meander on the path of life.

I shall try to make the material universally applicable to all humans regardless of their religious beliefs, political inclination, and geographic origins.

Hopefully, you like them and can adapt some of the suggestions.

Let us all travel together on this journey to uplift ourselves.

Dedicated to my grandfather

Saint Gajanan Maharaj Pattekar (1911-1991) dedicated his life to social upliftment and guided people toward recognizing the divine in themselves.

Recent Articles

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Beyond Success: Indian Americans and Universal Oneness

A fuller description of the Indian American community is needed, one that speaks not just to achievement but to character Indian Americans are usually portrayed through the language of success:

Jul 15th, 2026 admin
Observations on life
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Leading a Purposeful Life

On U.S. college campuses, suicide remains one of the leading causes of death among young adults which is a stark reminder of a deepening crisis of meaning and mental health.

Jul 15th, 2026 admin
Spirituality and philosophy
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Yamas & Niyamas: Hindu Ten Commandments?

The recent passage of the law by the state of Louisiana requiring all state-funded schools and universities to display the biblical Ten Commandments in classrooms has sparked extensive controversy. The

Jul 15th, 2026 admin
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Are we the inadvertent ‘useful idiots’ for global terrorists: How the West Has Provided Shelter to Terrorist Organizations and Its Global Consequences

Throughout their post-colonial history, under the aegis of the principles of individual freedom of conscience and freedom of speech, Western nations have often served as safe havens for individuals and

Jul 15th, 2026 admin
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Why the USA Needs Its Own Equivalent of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)?

The strength and prospects of a society lie in its ability to unite its people through shared values, cultural roots, and active participation in community life. India’s Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh

Jul 15th, 2026 admin
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Liberty and Dharma: Parallels Between India’s Civilizational Ethos and America’s Constitution

Today, as I replaced the American flag on the pole in front of my home, I found myself reflecting on how deeply grateful many of us Hindus, who form a

Jul 15th, 2026 admin
Articles
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Prosylatism: A bane on humanity

On March 11, 1689, on the eve of the auspicious Gudi Padwa, Sambhaji Maharaj, the second Chhatrapati of the Maratha Kingdom and eldest son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, was brutally

Apr 10th, 2024 admin
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Unraveling the Truth Behind India’s CAA Bill: Debunking Misrepresentations by the Irresponsible Media

On March 11, 2024, the Union home ministry of India has operationalized the Citizenship (Amendment Act (CAA) which was passed by the India’s Parliament on December 11th 2019. The Act

Mar 12th, 2024 admin
History
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Beacons of hope for the oppressed people: Similarities between two heroes, George Washington and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

The year 2023 stands as a significant milestone, commemorating the convergence of two iconic historical events separated by a mere hundred years. These pivotal occurrences gave hope to oppressed people

Aug 17th, 2023 admin
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Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar: His Relevance in Today’s American Social Politics

The announcement that the intersection of 61st Street and Broadway in Queens, New York, has been officially designated as Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Way filled me with an overwhelming sense of

Jul 21st, 2023 admin
Observations on life
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Harmonizing Indian and American Values: Finding Common Ground

This year I will be completing three decades of residing in this country. Very early during my stay here, I pondered the question ‘Who am I?’ This was not the

Jun 10th, 2023 admin
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Strengthening Bonds: The Enduring Friendship Between India and the USA

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the Republic of India for an Official State Visit to the United States, which will

Jun 10th, 2023 admin
Articles
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Impression of America on Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

Last month on my visit to Mumbai, I experienced the celebration of the birth anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on April 14th. This encouraged me to read the book Dr.

Apr 30th, 2023 admin
Observations on life
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Detachment

My new year’s resolution for 2020 is to internalize the principle of Detachment. Over the years, as we meander along the path of self-realization, attachment to people, material things, achievements,

Feb 10th, 2023 admin
Spirituality and philosophy
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Who is Dnyaneshwar and why his buffalo?

Dnyaneshwar was a thirteenth century saint and philosopher from India. He was a great proponent of Advaita, a very popular Hindu philosophy, which for in simple words professes that GOD

Feb 8th, 2023 admin