The Tree of Knowledge

Dharma

The word "dharma" has multiple meanings. According to some scholars, the performance of actions is dharma. According to others, actions upheld by righteousness alone are dharma. According to the Bhagwad Gita, karma or action has Brahman as its origin. This indicates that by performing actions rightly, one can attain Brahman. Any action can become a part of dharma so long as it is truth-oriented.

Mind Your Language
Ram Papa (Part IV)

My nephew Dave and his Irish spouse are back in Mauritius for a 2-week vacation. Having enjoyed her holiday last year, Jane persuaded Dave to visit his homeland again. And, of course, she wants to meet Ram Papa (RP), by all means.

So, they phone Jagdish, RP’s fourth son, at La Caverne, Vacoas, informing him of their arrival and also of their wish to have RP for lunch at their place, in Curepipe, on the coming Saturday.

Luckily, the weather is fine on that particular day. Dave and Jane are on the lawn, the former sheltered under a parasol and reading the morning paper and the latter sunbathing on a rocking chair. Sharp at 11.30, RP is at the gate, accompanied by his second eldest son, Mace (short for Mahesh). Jane rushes to let them in.