THE TREASURE OF THOUGHTS...

    "Every time you move on the chessboard, your brain makes a move too—strategizing, predicting, and recalibrating in real-time. But what if I told you that a simple game of chess acts as a mental gym workout, rewiring your brain for sharper thinking, faster decision-making, and enhanced creativity?"   Well, you should be amazed to know that chess has existed for over 1500 years, and guess what? It originated from our motherland, India. This game was initially called ‘Chaturanga.’ Almost everyone knows what chess is and what its pieces are—and according to my observations, ‘The Queen’ is the piece that everyone is most fond of. But here’s a fact!     The Queen's Chess Upgrade! Once, the queen in chess was pretty weak, moving just one square diagonally. But in the late 15th century, thanks to Queen Isabella of Spain, she got a major boost! Now she could move any distance in any direction, making the game way faster and way more intense.   ...

  Aatmachintanam: A Friendly Tale of Self-Realization In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to lose touch with the most important person—ourselves. "Aatmachintanam," a poem written in Sanskrit, is a friendly and whimsical exploration of self-realization. It invites readers, both young and old, to take a moment and reflect on the glimpses of their true selves that emerge every now and then. With a lighthearted approach, this poem encourages us to be confident in who we are, reminding us that no matter where we are in life, the essence of self is always there—just waiting to be rediscovered. Join me as we dive into this gentle tale of introspection, where self-doubt takes a backseat, and certainty in one’s own being leads the way. ।।आत्मचिन्तनम् ।। मम हृदये स्वप्नम् उदेति, तत्र अहम् आत्मनं पश्यामि। पश्यामि अहं स्वात्मानं, इदं तु मुक्तं समानं स्थितं च सागरस्य गर्भे, मम विशालेऽस्मिन् मनो-सागरस्य गर्भे। तस्य गर्भे स्वल्पः अन्धकारः अस्ति, भयस्य, क्रोधस्य, दुःखस्य अन...

  Hey! Do you see a tiny bulb lighting up when you get an idea? Or when you create something? I usually find myself in awe when I see a toddler lost in the wonder of a random scribble they made, and they're so proud of themselves! The gratification they feel is so pure—without even knowing what 'creativity' is! Creativity is a fascinating aspect of human life. Creativity romanticizes our life! And as a writer, I tell you, there's no way that 'creativity' comes up voluntarily. It is the most unexpected, volatile thing that happens to humans. I recently learned about people's views on creativity. Of course, there are mixed views about it, and some are underconfident. This made me think about the neuroscience behind creativity so that, by cracking the concept, we can either try enhancing the creativity we have or uncovering aspects of one we already behold! What is Creativity? My fetched words describe it as: " Potential to transform ." Alright, three...

  Dear Younger Me, I hope everything is going well. Well, if it’s not, enjoy it. No, I have not gone mad—maybe I’ve just matured. Or if being mature sounds like this, then yes, I am. I’ve learned something new: imperfection isn’t bad. I know people around you shout at you when you don’t do things perfectly, but here’s a little secret—they cannot do perfect things all the time either. They don’t always say the perfect things or listen perfectly to everyone. And yes, there’s hardly anyone who is perfect. But let me tell you this: the honest feeling of wanting to be what you want to be is beautiful and full of spirit. It may not be “perfect” according to others, but what you define for yourself is perfect. You will fail at times, and that too is perfect. A time will come when you feel low about yourself, and that’s perfect as well. I just want to tell you: find peace. For you, peace may mean working for what you want. It may be music, food, or whatever (even perfection). You will be...

    Hey there! Let me start with this pop culture reference: ‘I’m Fragile!’ Handle with care! Or even the best one- a Pookie! I find myself amazed coming through these references of this generation. There was also a meme famous regarding a man announcing with a bang- “ Emo-Tional Da-mage!” It became so relatable with people that it can convey to you my million words through just being in the blog title! Today, we will think and magnify thoughts upon something we all have been through- an Emotional Damage! Getting Emotionally hit in the face is very obvious. Let me tell you why. See, we all are living and interacting with different brains for whom emotions mean different things. And those same brains also have the impulsive urge to act or speak what it derives, it gets funnier- now other brains can't grasp it as it is! The more I’ve learned about people- the more I've understood that no matter how self-centred a person is, how professionally engaged a person is, or no matte...

Hello! Thank you for your love of the experience I shared about my research! I am happy to share another blog about the qualities of the wonderful mind, which we will fail to enlist conventionally. But in the Vedas, the scholars have succeeded in doing so broadly into Sattva, Rajas and Tamas. While, if we as a 21st-century modern man decide to list qualities of mind? OK. But first, why do we need to know the significance of qualities of mind? That isn't even an organ. Let's dive in. ‘What is the mind? It is the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences, think, and feel; it is the faculty of consciousness and thought. Is it the AI processing unit of the brain, maybe? According to our ancient scriptures, the qualities of the mind are categorised as follows: "त्रिविधं खलु सत्त्वं- शुद्धं, राजसं, तामसमिति|" The pure sattvika mind is free from causing abnormalities as it is gifted with auspiciousness; whereas the rajasika mind is...

My Experience of Research.   Hey there! This personal blog will tell you about my experience with my first-ever research project - CCRAS SPARK, during my first year at BAMS. I won't be discussing the academic aspects here, as the academic article will soon be published. Research taught me many things - its pros and cons. I want to share these insights with you, as they might be helpful to you in some way. Research starts with a tiny spark in your mind, curiosity building up, and brainstorming ideas. However, any research truly begins when a capable guide corrects and approves your thoughts. When I began my professional academic journey, I didn't expect to start research in my very first year. However, during the second semester, I learned about the CCRAS 'SPARK' studentship award for undergraduate students and decided to apply. I approached one of my professors, whose expertise and rationality I greatly respect, and together we came up with the topic of "Stud...