If your father is a great man, then the children are expected to become greater. This is the general understanding and expectation of every parent and the society. But history tells a different story. Consider the following examples: The Ramayana – Lord Rama was one of the greatest mythical personalities. King Dasarath is known as the father of […]
Author: Dr. K. Raja Gopal Reddy
MY ONLY REGRET
Many a time, I regret not asking my children, Munna and Pinky (who are now Shiva and Parvathi), to study philosophy at St. Stephens College, Delhi. Though people say that philosophy is like trying to catch a non-existent black cat on a dark night by a blind man! Criticism and fun apart, philosophy is the […]
The Sons of Gods
Why do all Gods and other mythological characters of Hinduism have only sons and not daughters? I know you refuse to believe me, but what I am stating is absolutely true. People who only desire male children are described as having a son preference. This attitude is rooted in patriarchal norms, where male children are valued […]
THE UNFULFILLED DESIRE OF LORD KRISHNA
Lord Krishna had an unfulfilled desire? Is it possible that the God can have an unfulfilled desire? Prima facie, it is impossible. But the truth is that Lord Krishna died with one unfulfilled desire. According to Hindu scriptures Lord Krishna died after being struck in the foot by an arrow from a hunter named Jara. […]
Ram Navami – the age of Lord Rama
I asked at least six to seven people this morning, today, that is on 27th March 2026, which is being celebrated as Ram Navami Day, the festival of Lord Rama, as to why Ram Navami is being celebrated. All the people, whom I have asked replied, it is the marriage day of Lord Rama. From […]
13. Adolf Hitler – The Greatest Propagandist (1889-1945)
Introductory Note: Who are the most important people of the last One Thousand years, i.e., from 1000 AD to 2000 AD? The phrase ‘important people’ are defined as ‘a person /s who changed the destiny of the world; defined the great stream of human history and altered our perceptions. Let us remember them. ——————- He […]
THE QUEEN OF BALLABHGARH – JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA
Forty years ago, on a chilly winter morning, the Queen of Ballabhgarh Manisha asked, “Gopal! Please treat us to tea.” I had the unique honor of being at the Campus Law Centre (CLC) studying for law at the Delhi University. Our ambition was the same – to become good lawyers, weed out corruption, and make […]
OH GOD! MAKE ME IGNORANT
If Ignorance is bliss, what is knowledge? Everyone wants to be knowledgeable. I do not understand their reasons. But I have just one prayer: Oh God! Make me ignorant and keep me ignorant forever. I know that knowledge is a serpent which will surely administer its poisonous bite! Who is Publilius Syrus? (85BC-43BC). He was […]
12. Napolean Bonaparte’s Dream – the European Union (1769-1821)
Introductory Note: Who are the most important people of the last One Thousand years, i.e., from 1000 AD to 2000 AD? The phrase ‘important people’ are defined as ‘a person /s who changed the destiny of the world; defined the great stream of human history and altered our perceptions. Let us remember them. ——————- Napoleon […]
JOHNNY JOHNNY YES PAPPA!!!
This is an English-language children’s poem, said to have originated in Kenya in the 1980s. This song is about a child who is being questioned by his father whether he had eaten sugar. For children, it is a whole lot of fun to meet Johnny and his papa. This is one of the most loved […]
