Thought
The words we choose matter. When we take ancient Sanskrit concepts—dharma, karma, yoga, atman—and flatten them into simplistic English equivalents like 'religion', 'fate', 'exercise' or 'soul', something essential evaporates. These aren't just words. They're entire frameworks
Theology
Belief systems imprison the mind. They begin with conclusions, forcing all evidence to bend toward predetermined truths. They give us the destination first, then tell us which roads we're allowed to take. Dharmic systems liberate. They start with questions, allowing discovery to unfold organically without mandating where the
Thought
A nation without purpose is just a geographic accident. It survives. It reacts. It firefights. But a nation with purpose. It thrives. A mediocre state lurches from crisis to crisis, making policy in reaction to yesterday's emergency. A remarkable state builds frameworks that anticipate tomorrow's opportunities.