Gian Kumar
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As a Spiritual author, Dr. Gian Kumar, Ph.D., has delved deep into the complexities of life and religion through his journey. Born in Burma to a religious Hindu family.
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Do Souls Exist?
The existence of souls has been a longstanding topic of debate, with perspectives varying across cultures and religions besides spiritual and scientific realms. Science primarily explains consciousness and identity through brain functions and neurological processes. In religion, souls are considered a matter of cultural faith intertwined with religious beliefs rather than empirical scrutiny.
By Gian Kumar10 months ago in Motivation
BEINGNESS – THE ESSENCE OF LIFE
Awareness of one's presence is the foundation of actual living. The most significant realization of being is that you, as a human being, are unique and aware, where existence and being are synonymous. Awareness, with its inherent intensity, establishes being as a fundamental reality. All that exists can manifest because we bear witness to it. Our awareness is crucial; the universe emerges from our mindful intelligence, expressing the vast ocean of awareness
By Gian Kumar11 months ago in Motivation
LIFE – ORIGIN, MEANING & PURPOSE
The simplest answer to the origin of biological life refers to the natural process by which living organisms emerged from non-living matter. It involves the transformation of simple organic compounds into self-replicating entities, resulting from the chemical evolution of the universe.
By Gian Kumar11 months ago in Writers
THE CONCEPT OF THE SELF
The Self - expresses itself in many fields, including philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, and sociology. It refers to an individual's essence, body, mind, and soul. According to Rene Descartes, the idea of the Self is "I think therefore I am," while Spiritualism states, "I am, therefore I think." The subjective self is the qualitative form of a soul that watches, witnesses, and spontaneously makes the mind perform from its thoughts. The objective self is in the quantitative form of body and mind to consciously and subconsciously feel, think, and act in the duality of this or that. Let's explore further this contradictory mystery called the Self.
By Gian Kumar11 months ago in Education
Finding Your Unique Purpose in Life
Throughout history, the meaning and purpose of life have been topics of contemplation for philosophers, theologians, scientists, and thinkers. The responses to these questions differ greatly based on cultural, religious, philosophical, and individual viewpoints. Further, the meaning and reason for our existence are unique to each individual and depend on their beliefs, thoughts, scientific knowledge, spiritual and personal encounters. Discovering one's purpose also requires considering one's morals, interests, and the difference one wants to make in the world and the lives of others.
By Gian Kumar11 months ago in Education
The Power of Silence
One of the most undervalued aspects of our lives is the power of silence. It can aid in healing, finding inner peace, and enhancing spirituality. Embracing silence can benefit us emotionally, mentally, and socially, enabling a deeper connection with ourselves and the world. Discovering quiet moments can be a transformative practice in a constantly noisy world.
By Gian Kumar11 months ago in Education
Journey from Confusion to Clarity
Journey from Confusion to Clarity The human mind has led us on a roller-coaster ride for thousands of years, trapping us in a cycle of emotions, desires, accumulations, attachments, and selfishness. Corruption, greed, and conflict persist despite efforts to advance humanity through religion, spirituality, and technology. Excessive involvement in greed-based practices overshadows spiritual values, leading to economic disparities. Wars fueled by territorial and ideological factors continue, often using religion to justify violence.
By Gian Kumar11 months ago in Education
Do We Need a Guru?
The Debate on Spiritual Guidance The need for a guru, or spiritually enlightened master, has been debated for centuries, with different perspectives based on cultural, religious, and personal beliefs. Some believe that a guru is indispensable, while others argue for independent spiritual exploration. Before seeking a guru, one should first be content with material life and understand the basics of spirituality. True spiritual growth requires motivation, discipline, and self-sufficiency.
By Gian Kumar11 months ago in Education
Authentic Spirituality
Authentic spirituality is a deeply personal and subjective experience that involves exploring and cultivating a connection to something greater than oneself in body and mind through the soul. We refer to the individual soul as the divine within, the universe, or that transcendent in pure consciousness. It is a quest for meaning, purpose, and inner transformation. Authentic Spirituality centres around an individual's self-knowledge, self-discovery, self-growth, and the transcendence toward self-awareness from one's physical and mental self towards the soul.
By Gian Kumar11 months ago in Education
Artificial Intelligence & Consciousness
The Complexity of AI and Consciousness I have touched on a topic that is highly debatable and complex. Neither do we know much about AI's future potentiality, nor does science know enough about consciousness—whether it is the divine within, as claimed by many spiritualists, or merely a bio-energetic activity of the brain, as professed by some scientists. Furthermore, AI means fake, but it becomes questionable when we state it as machine intelligence. On the other hand, human intelligence is the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills, which differs in intensity with every individual.
By Gian Kumar11 months ago in Education
The Concept of Aloneness
Away from loneliness is being alone with one's thoughts and emotions. Solitude can also represent a positive condition where one discovers freedom, peace, and serenity, contrasting with loneliness, characterized by a yearning for companionship and a feeling of seclusion.
By Gian Kumar11 months ago in Education
