Birth is the beginning of the end

The moment a person is born, death becomes inevitable. Along with death, change and transformation also become an inescapable part of life’s journey. Every birth carries within it the seed of change, embedded in the eternal cycle of the universe. This is a truth, and it applies not only to human beings but to all living creatures. Even inanimate objects are not exempt from this law. Decay is assured; only the timeline may differ.

Impermanence: The only constant

We live in a fast-changing world. Everything around us keeps evolving, including our lifestyles, social values, environment, and technology. These visible changes remind us that nothing remains constant forever. Yet at the bottom of these surface-level transformations lies a deeper and universal truth: the philosophy of impermanence. It tells us that the very nature of the universe is transitory. Nothing in this world is permanent.

(Expressed opinions are personal.)We are going back to basics. And it is helpful for us, human being, the society and the ecosystem. You might have noticed the fashion of pastel colour clothes is becoming popular. You might have noticed people...

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Are we committed to ourselves? Can we do a task diligently, with full accountability? Or we shy away from such commitment and regularity? When we decide to go to the gym regularly, do we maintain a calendar? When we start a diet plan, can we...



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