The Will

Morality, it argues, cannot be outsourced or systemized. Ethics are not taught; they are stumbled upon, bruised into existence, formed in moments without supervision. What remains untouched by education, science, and machines is the human will—and perhaps that is the last honest mystery left.

Two Dogs and the Truth

“Between his paws, the black dog held a real bone — earned, heavy, and unquestioned. The brown dog held a piece of thermocol that had no taste, no smell, no meaning. Yet he chewed it with pride, copying not just the act but the dignity. And the moment he felt my gaze, the illusion fell apart. It was as if he suddenly realised he was pretending — and someone had finally seen it.”

The Bag That Carried No Children

We once warned our daughter:
“If you misbehave, the bag-man will take you.”

But when he finally came —
tired, silent, carrying hunger instead of nightmares —
she did not fear him.

She looked into his sack, searching for monsters,
and found only emptiness and need.

The Begging Mentality in Kashmir

Growing “begging mentality” that threatens to shape the moral and economic fabric of society. This is not just a practice of charity but an ingrained habit that needs deeper reflection. To understand the roots of this issue and its long-term consequences, we must examine how it affects individuals, communities, and society as a whole.