C. Suresh

LATEST ARTICLES ( 902 )

• Equanimity

  Freedom from the pair of opposites is a phrase that resonates specifically through Indian philosophy. The most common opposites that are mentioned are... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2026 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Vanishing Obstacles?

  Sometimes, phlilosophers seem to attribute magical powers to character traits. It's as though they think that, say, perseverance is like a magic wand that can... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2026 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 'Motive' Power?

  The point of all philosophy is to motivate you in the right direction. (What is the right direction? The direction that the philosopher prefers, of course. Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2026 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ship of Destruction?

  Like I keep lamenting, philosophers very seldom give pleasant advice. Much like dieticians. I mean, ever heard of a dietician tell you that the route to a size... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2026 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Biggest Disability

  There is always something uncomfortable about philosophers. They tend to hold uncomfortable mirrors to you and seem to revel in your embarrassment. It is... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2026 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Munificence and Productive Efforts?

  I have seen a lot of 'either-or' types of arguments especially in the recent past. The sort of things that existed exclusively in debating competitions has... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2026 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Finish What You Started?

  To be honest, it is easy for people to say 'Do what you love and you will never work a day of your life'. You think that you love music and if you become a... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2026 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Conquer the Impossible?

  In the days when I was avidly looking for and reading those self-improvement books (Till I decided that I cannot improve myself? Yes. So? Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2026 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Remember the Fallen?

  There are such a lot of things that will bring about your downfall if you forget them. The way things are, there seems to be no joy in achieving success. Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2026 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Identity

  A man is known by the company he keeps. This seems to be a common belief in almost every society. After all, it is easier to identify a person as belonging to... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2026 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Company You Keep

  So what else is new? You are known by the company you keep. If you surround yourself with a bunch of thieves, you'll be known for a thief. Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2026 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Intelligent but Not Wise?

  The problem with elitism is that, if you do not have the proper degrees, being intelligent does not beget you respect. It is your pedigree that matters - if... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2026 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Silence is Wisdom?

  There are times when you really realise the gulf between the society that was and the society we live in. Ah, no, no, no! I am not about to wax eloquent on... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2026 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Thoughtful Remembrance

  Did I mention earlier about forgetting people? One of the greatest wonders of the world is how everyone, but everyone, will go gaga about how the most... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2026 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Forgetful Fame

  There are times when I really do not want to write on a topic. I mean, like, if you loved sweets what would you feel about writing about the 'devil sugar'? Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2026 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Knowing Limits Again

  When one talks of anything, there seems to be an idea that there is only one meaning to it. I have had occassion to talk of it before on a different subject.... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2026 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Knowing Your Limits

  There is always this tug of war between those who would prefer to work within their limits and those who would try to push the envelope. When it comes to the... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2026 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Precautionary Attitude?

  There are things that are actually easy to do as well as important. Yet, people suffer, and suffer badly, because of not doing them. You know the stitch that... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2026 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Faultless Critic?

  Have you seen this thing with people? If there is some meme about the characteristics of a good friend, everyone rushes to apply it to their friends to find... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2026 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Hidden Desires?

  As long as there are societal rules that seek to ensure a moral behavior that does not vibe with human desires, there will always be some desires that remain... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2026 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION