Monthly Archives: March 2010

Constant Self-Analysis: Harmful or Helpful?

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

I’ve grown up with the idea that constant self-analysis is the best way to truly know myself, and the only way to constantly grow and improve for the best. Yet, Hinduism (and Buddhism) also strongly advocate that we follow the “middle path,” balancing everything in our lives.
Then, should self-analysis also be balanced?
At least in my [...]

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Digital ahimsa: Hinduism in the world of video games

Friday, March 26, 2010

Over this past week of spring break here at Harvard, I reconnected with an old hobby — playing video games. I purchased a game called Bioshock from the local electronics store, having heard that it is based on Atlas Shrugged, an astounding novel that I enjoyed.
The premise, like many games today, is that you get [...]

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Why Pray?: Part II

Thursday, March 25, 2010

The ever-burning question about prayer in college. Why should we pray? Around a year ago, I had written a similar post asking the same question. Today, I wish to revisit that question, with a more mature and experienced mind so that I can attempt to better answer it.
One idea that comes to mind regarding prayer [...]

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