Sathish Rajamohan Blog

Reality: - It is overcast outside, and dark clouds are covering the sky. Birds are flying above in an art-like pattern. Suddenly, it started pouring, and a rainy smell covered the Earth. The trees are visible, having their leaves drenched with water. I can see the empty street through my window glasses. It is deserted, and one can hear the drizzle hitting the ground. Kids returning from school are rushing towards their houses. A black car passed by, splashing water on those kids. I could hear prayer songs from the church next to the street. A young man was chasing a girl, and both entered their house with loud laughter.  The silence and the emptiness inside and outside made me philosophical. Am I real? Are my experiences real? Are the car, the kids, the sound of the rain, the car with its black color, all these real? So, what is reality? Several definitions could be based on whom you talk to and their background. Most people think anything acceptable to common sense is reality. But...

                                         Consciousness Consciousness I was engulfed by a sense of sadness when I woke up this morning. I have been feeling lonely for quite a few days. I went for a morning walk. It was a beautiful day, with a clear sky and bright sunshine. The fall season had started, and the trees bloomed with myriads of color. Kids were playing in the nearby park and making merry. The cool breeze soothened me. A small leaf fell from the tree and landed on my palms. The leaf presented itself to me with its utmost vividness. Suddenly, I had this strange realization - How blessed am I to be born a human? As you see, within an hour in the morning, I had gone through various subjective experiences of sadness, happiness, and a 'self' realization. This is possible for humans and, in a primitive way, for animals and plants because we have what is called 'consciousness.' Con...