Editorial section
Albert Einstein died on 18th April 1955 when a blood vessel near his heart burst. Before he breathed his last he said “I have been thinking the whole of my life that I would demystify the universe. But what has happened is just the contrary. The deeper I went into existence, the more the mystery deepened. I am dying full of wonder, I am dying in wonder.” He refused to undergo a surgery as he felt that it was tasteless Read More …
India is a nation of ‘unity in diversity’. There are wide variances in our cultural, religious and social spheres due to our multi-ethnicity. Over millennia, the Indian sub-continent had been populated by people both indigenous as well as those coming in phases over time. The popular belief is that the original inhabitants of the Indian subcontinent belonged to the first wave of the homo-sapiens who migrated between 70,000 to 100,000 years ago from the continent of Africa, probably in search Read More …
Our country is reeling under the onslaught of a pandemic, which having slowed down for a while, is now hitting back with greater fury. Perhaps, we have been unprepared for this disaster and therefore plunged into unprecedented agony, complete helplessness and utter loss of human dignity. Where the state machinery has failed to mitigate the sufferings of millions, it is heart warming to witness the efforts of the common citizens to alleviate the misery. Even different religious communities have come Read More …
Democracy is a very empowering concept. Even in our hours of bondage, when we were not only under the dominance of a foreign power but at the same time enshackled by our own superstitions and dogmatic practices, Raja Rammohun Roy dreamt of a free society which would be governed by democratic principles. His endeavours were directed towards awakening the citizens to a more liberated and responsible nationhood. Democracy implies governance ‘Of the People; By the People; and For the People’. Read More …
We are again at the beginning of another new year. Philosophically time has no beginning and no end. However, for us mortals, time does begin and end, for our mortal journey through life. We count our time in years, months, weeks and even in hours, minutes and seconds. April is the month when a year in the Bengali calendar and also in many other regional ones of our country, comes to an end and a new one begins its journey Read More …
Freedom is a wonderful concept. But it is very difficult to be free in the real sense of the word. We are not free of our inner conflicts and our eternal fear of the unknown. Freedom is something that has to be earned by cultivating a mind capable of thinking freely, rationally and then acting according to our judgement with a clear conscience to do what we feel is right. It is much easier said than done. We are shackled Read More …
Language is a powerful tool. It is related to the history of mankind, it is also a cultural marker. Basically language is a code for communication, be it verbal or otherwise. The mighty humans to the smallest living beings, all have their own languages that differ greatly from species to species. The more advanced the animal is the more complex is this code of communication. But all animals depend on this power to interact with their fellow beings. It is Read More …
We are at the beginning of a New Year, full of hope and expectations. Every year we look forward to the Maghotsava, a very nostalgic moment made sweet with fond memories and a wonderful way to renew our bonds of friendship and love. It brings to our mind the old familiar faces who are no more, generations who have come before us and have instilled the Brahmo ideals in us. This is therefore a time to rediscover ourselves, a time Read More …
A year is about to bow out and we are expectantly waiting for another, hoping it may bring about good tidings. Although the year 2020 has been wrought with a devastating pandemic and its shattering aftermath, let us try to look back at other events that have been eclipsed by it. The COVID crisis has infected over 77 million people across the globe and 1.7 million have lost their lives. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has estimated that over 400 Read More …
We are happy to bring out the second compiled volume of the Indian Messenger for the months of June to November 2020, which is long overdue as all publication activities have been kept on hold due to the unusual circumstances brought about by the pandemic. Since our entire nation has been under complete lockdown since midnight of October 23, 2020, all activities except the essential services have been suspended. As we have remained confined within the safety of our homes Read More …