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Role of the Military in the Roman Empire

I had thought of reading Gibbon and writing a series of articles based on his Decline and Fall. But the book speaks for itself much better than I can ever do so. Less is more and I can do no better than to recommend anybody who is reading this article (and who is connected with […]

Posted bynikhilmgJuly 8, 2022August 4, 2022Posted inPoliticsTags: Edward Gibbon, Military, Roman EmpireLeave a comment on Role of the Military in the Roman Empire

Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

I have had my copy of the abridged version of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon for many years now. But it is only now that I have started to read it. I read just the Foreword, Introduction, Preface and the first chapter and was blown away by the insights […]

Posted bynikhilmgJuly 6, 2022August 4, 2022Posted inPoliticsTags: Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Edward GibbonLeave a comment on Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

Bhagavad Gita on right attitude to Work

I would like to write on the right attitude to work or Karma as per the Bhagavad Gita. When I first read the Gita I was confused because I thought the Gita told us to not have desires. I thought it meant that we should not be motivated by desires when it comes to action. […]

Posted bynikhilmgJune 21, 2022August 4, 2022Posted inSpiritualityTags: attitude, Bhagavad Gita, karma, WorkLeave a comment on Bhagavad Gita on right attitude to Work

Devil in a Good Man

I rarely link to articles in other websites but this blog is good. The author, Antti Vanhanen, is very popular at Quora with millions of views. Have a look: https://www.devilinagoodman.com/blog I’ll end here. Please explore this site for more articles on Spirituality, Self Help and Politics and let me have your comments. Feedback from my […]

Posted bynikhilmgJune 17, 2022August 4, 2022Posted inSelf HelpTags: Self helpLeave a comment on Devil in a Good Man

On Fearing Death

This article explains how to deal with the fear of death. I’ll start with a couple of quotes from Shakespeare (Julius Caesar): CAESAR: Cowards die many times before their deaths: The valiant never taste of death but once. Of all the wonders that I yet have heard, It seems to me most strange that men […]

Posted bynikhilmgMay 17, 2022August 4, 2022Posted inSpiritualityTags: fear of deathLeave a comment on On Fearing Death

Gems from The Arabian Nights

Below is an extract from The Arabian Nights. It gives some excellent advice that will help all who have to deal with peers, superiors and inferiors; that is to say everybody. EXTRACT BEGINS HERE ‘What advice do you give yourself?’ asked Mu’awiya. ‘I plant my feet on the ground, move them slowly and keep my […]

Posted bynikhilmgMay 12, 2022August 4, 2022Posted inSelf HelpTags: The Arabian NightsLeave a comment on Gems from The Arabian Nights

The Path to Bliss

This article is based on something that I have experienced myself. About 15 to 16 years ago I was doing Vipassana meditation regularly. And I experienced what I can only describe as bliss or ecstasy on some lengths of time. I then suffered an emotional crisis and foolishly quit my meditation practice. And I have […]

Posted bynikhilmgMay 4, 2022August 4, 2022Posted inSpiritualityTags: buddhism, Thich Nhat Hanh, VipassanaLeave a comment on The Path to Bliss

Find a Worthwhile Reason to Suffer

What do I mean when I say, “Find a worthwhile reason to suffer.” What I have to say is a summary of chapter 7 of the book, Everything is F*cked by Mark Manson. The chapter starts with some academic studies that prove that no matter what the circumstances of our lives we will never be […]

Posted bynikhilmgApril 30, 2022August 4, 2022Posted inSelf HelpTags: Mark Manson, pursuit of happinessLeave a comment on Find a Worthwhile Reason to Suffer

On Marriage – Some Comments

I have the reputation of being a controversial and notorious person. Much of it is to do with my open attitude to sex and marriage although I did behave in eccentric ways otherwise when I was young. So you would expect me to write about why I am still single earlier than today. But it […]

Posted bynikhilmgApril 19, 2022May 14, 2025Posted inSelf HelpTags: Bertrand Russell, francis bacon, marriage, single lifeLeave a comment on On Marriage – Some Comments

Why is there Suffering in the World?

I read Rumi a few months ago. It was a worthwhile experience. There were many insights and overall the mood of what was written was that of ecstasy that comes with union with God. One of the insights that appealed to me was Rumi’s answer to the question – Why do people suffer?  It is […]

Posted bynikhilmgApril 13, 2022August 4, 2022Posted inSpiritualityTags: God, Rumi, Suffering1 Comment on Why is there Suffering in the World?

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