· A few of the hardest truths of life based on the scriptures and my two books are as follows. · Sex among all pleasures is most over-rated and exaggerated. — It actually lasts for a short period of time and yet can have long lasting consequences. · If the…

After the end of World War II, the world was divided into two groups. USA and Russia emerged as the two superpowers, and it resulted in a cold war to retain supremacy. — The scenario changed after the break-up of Soviet union in 1991. On December 25, 1991, the Soviet Union disintegrated. At that time 15 new countries were created on the borders of Russia. These 15 countries are Armenia, Azerbaijan , Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan…

Sri Guru Granth Sahib is written in ‘Gurmukhi’ and has 1,430 Angs (pages) with nearly 5894 shabads or hymns arranged into 31 ragas as musical groupings. — A scripture is translated from the original language in which it was written into other different languages of the world to make it accessible and available in different regions and countries around the world. Everyone has the freedom to translate any scripture into another language, and there are no restrictions…

In my book ‘Want to Know God: For Young and Old,’ I have written a full chapter on the origin of Sikh religion. I give below an excerpt or an extract from my book (Chapter 10 page 97) titled ‘The origin of Sikh Religion.’ — “Hinduism was in turbulent and difficult times in the past after the formation of Islam religion. Forcible conversions of Hindus to Islam religion were taking place with sheer power of the sword and coercion.

Guru Arjan Dev Ji (15 April 1563- martyred 30 May, 1606) was born in Goindval as the youngest son of Guru Ram Das and Bibi Bhani, (daughter of Guru Amar Das). Guru Arjan, the fifth Guru in succession proved himself to be an original thinker, a famous poet and a philosopher, erudite scholar, great organiser, embodiment of love, humility and service to mankind. He was forgiving, fearless and firm in his faith and devotion to God. …

How did the Second World War end? — Narrative: Berlin, April 1945 — A million Soviet soldiers advanced towards Germany. But some people were still hoping for a miracle to save the Germany. People hoped in vain that surely no one can conquer the huge city of Berlin. …

It is extremely difficult to single out just ‘one book’ which is the most useful as each individual has a unique liking and preference. A book which gives specific guidelines and systematic way to lead a purposeful and a happy life in this world as well as beyond this world. My first choice of the book is ‘Bhagavad Gita’ which surpasses all other books on the merits of its contents and wisdom and this…

Although all the verses of Bhagavad Gita have their own importance in different contexts, yet the verse 15 from chapter 13 is very thought provoking and explains the mystery of God. Lord Sri Krishna says to Arjuna in Chapter 13 Verse 15 of the book ‘Word of God Bhagavad Gita’: The Omnipresent Spirit of God is outside as well as within all beings; and constitutes the moving (animate) and non-moving (inanimate) in creation. It cannot be known directly due to its…

One of the most common topic of discussions and debates all over the world is, “Does God exist or not? — Can anyone show me God? — Have you seen God? — Is God a mystery? — How does a person benefit by having faith in God? Atheists deny any…