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The Gentle Power of the Sufi Tradition

Although Sufis are now widely considered to be a Muslim sect, their history goes back to long before the advent of Islam.

The Virulet Virus of Wahhabi Intolerance

Wahhab seems to have understood the tremendous power of hatred to unite and inflame its followers in an intensely determined war against its declared enemies.

The Many Colors of Indian Corruption

Unless the complex multi layered system of Government inherited from the British is simplified, corruption will continue to thrive.

No Short Cuts to End Terrorism

There was such a huge feeling of outrage against the lapses of the intelligence and security services, the custodians of law as well as all the politicians and officials.

The Capture of Christianity

No execution in human history has been as minutely researched as the crucifixion of Jesus nearly 2,000 years ago. There has also been no myth like the story of his resurrection

Organisational Bullshit

Bullshitting is practiced by almost all people, sometimes unconsciously, but usually with quite intentional purpose.

Are the Converted Tribals Really Hindu?

Several reports confirm that many tribals have cynically accepted the tonsuring of their hair and the mouthing of Vedic prayers as a small price to pay to get back to their villages.

Automobiles Can Banish Unemployment and Poverty

The Nano is however belatedly making India's economists, planners and politicians realize that the automotive Industry is a huge driver of employment and growth.

Faith and Religion

Though I have a Muslim name I am a non practicing Indian Muslim who does not believe in any organised religion.

A Strategy For Real Agricultural Prosperity

2.4% farmers control 23% of the land. They are the barriers to India's progress in agriculture. They can be moved, and they must be moved if India is to eliminate rural poverty.

The 'One God' Religions of Revelation

The success of the `One God’ idea was its ability to use fear to empower the professional priests enabling them to command the absolute obedience of their followers.

Were Buddhists and Jains Persecuted in Ancient India?

Many genuinely believe that Hinduism had always been a tolerant religion that assimilated other peoples and ideas without bloody conflict.

Akbar and Alexander

Jodha Akbar has stirred considerable interest in the historic Akbar but it mostly shows his softer romantic side and rather little of his tougher character.

The Vicious Circle of Violence

The birthday of The Prophet Muhammad is a good time to remember that he was a man of peace. But the intoxicating violence now makes it difficult to go back to the origins.

How did Hindus Become Vegetarians?

The Rigveda, as one of India’s earliest texts, gives numerous examples of meat eating with verses giving clear instructions on how to slaughter, cook, cut and distribute

Anatomy of Revenge

Evil things are never committed with such enthusiasm, pride and joy as when they are done out of revenge and especially if they are done in the name of religion.

Hijacking of Islam

Most Muslims believe that the Quran is the infallible, eternal and unchangeable words of Allah but very few know how much the teachings of The Prophet had been revised over the past fourteen centuries.

Has Hinduism had the Longest Tradition of Continuous Religion?

Hinduism, as generally practiced in India today, is very different to the forms of religion of earlier times. In the beginning, as in all religions, this tradition was oral but put to writing from about the time of Christ.

Seeking the Cosmic Spirit

An increased awareness of our inner spirituality may mark a new consciousness because evolved spirits will find no purpose for the wood, brick or stone with which Man makes his deities or places of worship

Religiosity is the Death of Religion

Rituals, penances, processions and offerings packaged as joyous distractions cost much less than the effort of understanding and practicing the moral, social and philosophical tenets of any religion.

India Unvarnished

An unemotional examination of some of the main questions about India’s history

An Accent in Kashmir

Cliches can be awful but one can apply every cliché in the book and utterly fail to describe the beauty of Kashmir

Musashi’s Prescription for Victory

Heroes and philosophies have been role models for people of all nations

A Nation of Beggars

The irony is that the poverty myth has itself become a barrier to reducing poverty

Pagans and Competitive Conversions

On conversions and reverse conversions

Murad A Baig

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