Philosophy

I still remember my first paycheck. It vanished almost as soon as it arrived. But as the paychecks kept coming, steadily and predictably, something shifted. My ability to use them wisely grew. Over time, not only did the amount increase, but so did my skill in storing and saving. I learned to invest, to acquire assets, and to build a reserve. My wealth management improved so profoundly that later in life, I no longer worried about the next paycheck. The foundation I’d built e

We often hear that metabolism slows with age, and as a result we start to put on weight. The human body is a high-tech corporation, with trillions of workers and a marvel of biological evolution; can it really be so flawed? Let’s give it the benefit of the doubt and look for answers that might explain why. Let’s start with the brain. In early childhood, the brain is a metabolic powerhouse, consuming up to 50% of the body’s total energy. As we grow and move through different p

Imagine a watchman stationed at a grand gate. His duty is clear: to protect the household, to distinguish friend from foe, to ensure no one enters without permission. Over time, he grows experienced. He learns to recognize family members, trusted friends, and regular visitors. He knows whom to admit without question and whom to stop for scrutiny. His role is not one of blind obstruction, but of intelligent, attentive guardianship. Now, consider a personal story. I used to vis

Quick Overview: This blog is about the choices we make especially with respect to the food. What if the packaged juice, the energy drink, your bag of crackers that you considered good food, because they resist spoilage is an indication of their intrinsic biological utility, their value and their toxicity.... Mummified Foods! The Counterintuitive Paradoxical Reality: There's a counterintuitive truth at the heart of health and resilience: to live a long life, you must be ready

Consider a porcupine. Why the quills? Simple: so predators can’t eat it easily. It’s a defense. A beetle’s hard shell is the same idea, as is a rhino’s thick armor. In evolution, every organism develops an outer protection. Yes, the insides of a complex creature have their defenses—immune responses, digestive juices—but the outside is the first line of defense. Every life form has its intended audience—its friends and its foes. Take the king of fruits, the mango. It produces

We are hardwired for self-preservation. This instinct compels us to create rules—for ourselves, our families, our communities, and our nations—to ensure safety. It’s a universal impulse. Consider a simple bottle of juice. In my home, it’s harmless. But try carrying that same glass bottle onto a flight, and it triggers a security alarm in the minds of those tasked with our protection. The object hasn’t changed, but the context has radically altered its perceived threat. This p

There is a popular Marathi saying: "Roz mare tyala kon rade." It means: if someone dies every day, who will cry for them? It calls to mind the English fable of the shepherd boy who cried “wolf!” too many times for fun—when the real wolf came, no one came to help. Both sayings convey the same truth: if you raise an alarm too often for trivial reasons, you cheapen it. When something truly important happens, no one listens. But what if we could use this principle not to devalue

The prevailing narrative tells us that ROS, or Reactive Oxygen Species—also called free radicals—are the root cause of most diseases. They attack our cells, tissues, and organs, and even go so far as to damage our genetic code. In fact, they are often viewed as biological terrorists: threatening life, stealing electrons that don’t belong to them, and radicalizing other innocent molecules into new, potentially toxic compounds. Their reputation precedes them—virtually every dis

This essay explores how life, from a single cell to your social feeds, is nothing but networking—and how modern ‘notworking' quietly breaks those networks --- You were born as an individual. But the loneliness didn'tlast long. You were embraced, loved, nurtured and cared for. As you grew you connected, networked, found meaning for your life, a reason to live and then when the time came you decided to repeat the cycle.... Then. Two selves unite to become one, in the very act t

We often seek predictions to navigate the uncertainty of the future. I once wrote about the paradox this creates: if a prediction is accurate, it feels inevitable and immutable. Yet, if we can act upon a prediction to change the outcome, it suggests the prediction itself lacked solidity. Its value seems to vanish. I experienced this firsthand. A reader of that blog might conclude that all predictions are therefore untrustworthy, that consulting astrologers is futile. But this

If I asked you what pain is, you’d likely give a simple answer: it’s something that hurts. And you’d be right. But beneath that immediate, simplistic understanding lies a universe of astonishing complexity—a sophisticated biological technology designed for one sacred purpose: to protect you. Think of your skin, your body’s largest organ. It’s not just a covering; it’s a fortress wall. And like any good fortress, it needs a sentry system. This is why it’s densely innervated wi

Let’s talk about water. Specifically, how much a human being really needs. In our metropolitan bubbles, a family of four might guzzle anywhere between 800 - 1000 liters every single day. It’s a staggering number. In a posh high rise apartment or societies keen on conserving water 80% - 85% is good potable water and the rest is recycled also called as gray water. The real story is with the “good” water—the pristine water we use for everything else. Out of that 200 liters pe

I don't know if you believe in astrological predictions, but I did. What made me rethink visiting an astrologer was one event: a prediction of death for my healthy uncle in his seventies. "The next five years you need to be very careful" he said looking concerned as he studied various planetary positions. " There is a possibility of serious illness leading to death...." Everyone worried. More astrologers brought more confusion. However, after averaging readings- Oh yes, if o

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Let’s talk about parallels. To me, paracetamol is like a quota system. Is the quota system inherently bad? Not exactly. Its intention—to give everyone equal opportunities—is noble. But what the quota system bypasses is something fundamental: ability. If you have the ability and understanding to score top marks in medicine, but someone else gets that medical school seat solely through a quota—because they belong to a privileged reserved category—what happens when that person b

In my previous blogs, I have touched on various trinities—Satva, Rajas, Tamas; Brahma, Vishnu, Maheshwara; Vata, Pitta, Kapha. Each represents a fundamental paradigm, operating at different levels of existence. But there is another, more insidious trinity at work in our modern world, one that erodes the very fabric of our being and society: the trinity of Corruption, Distortion (or Deception), and Perversion. How do these three forces interact, and why should we care? The ans

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “If they aren’t ethical, why should I be?” It’s a seductive logic. If the politician is corrupt, why should I pay my taxes? If my teacher says one thing and does another, why should I follow the rule? We tether our morality to the behavior of others, letting our ethics float on a foundation that isn’t ours. This was a lesson I learned early. When I was young, I had a teacher who would wake us for morning prayers and then sneak away to s

The Ecological Cost of Cleanliness This is the first part in a series examining our daily rituals. Here, we will deconstruct the modern idea of "cleanliness" and uncover its unintended costs. The practical solutions and new habits that arise from this understanding will be explored in a forthcoming partner post. For now, we start with a simple, fundamental question: So, what is our idea of cleanliness? According to us, cleanliness is something devoid of harmful—or probably al

"The only certainties in life are death and taxes" or so the saying goes. They are framed as twin problems forced upon us. No matter what you do you cannot escape either. Since our Prehealing journey is about addressing every concern, every issue and every disease that makes us uncomfortable, the least we can do is to look into these two inevitable realities of life and see as to how we can treat this affliction. Let’s start with why we fear them. We fear death because it is

We often speak of the “US” - the United States, as a fixed entity: a powerful nation, a land of opportunity, a global leader. But what is this “US”? How did this superpower come to be? Is it a community born of a single tribe, bound by blood and soil, shaped by willpower and blessed by natural abundance? The answer, upon examination, is not so. A snapshot of the origin of the American population as of today is as follows. European Origin:  62–67% , African Origin:  14.5%, Asi