Women Should Never Be Afraid (Satire)
In our post-feminist society, there is no reason for women to be afraid of anything. We can climb the corporate ladder, do and wear and be whatever we want, and if we ever get assaulted–which is extremely rare–we can go to the police right away and demand...How I Renovated My (Semi-finished) Basement
Last fall, my family and I decided to have our basement renovated. But when the contractor took on another job and decided to forgo his final payment, taking off when the job was only 90% done. We were left with an unpresentable, unliveable basement–but not for...New Book + Life Lessons After A Hiatus
It’s been a while since my last post. I had to take a temporary hiatus from the blogosphere because a lot has happened in the past few months. Now that the storm has largely blown over, I’ll be able to devote more time to doing what I love: blogging and animal...
Looking Up: The Congruence of Science and Spirituality
I wrote an article recently about something I’ve been thinking about for awhile: the connection between science and spirituality, two completely congruent topics. I can see universal justice in the world around me in a way that applies to both the material plane...
Did God Create Animals for Us to Eat?
When I say I’m vegetarian, a common reaction from some religious people is, “But didn’t God put animals on Earth for us to eat?” As they have grown up believing that animals are food and not friends, they seem genuinely confused as to why...
The Taste of Milk: Why I Chose a Vegetarian Diet
As an animal lover, I have been a vegetarian for many years. The only animal products that I would eat were milk and honey. I followed a typical Indian diet that was high in fruits, dairy, rice and dal. In Hinduism, cows are a special animal, so many Indian dishes are...How Studying Science Strengthened My Faith
Many people think that science and spirituality will always be at odds, but true religion must be supported by science, and true science must be supported by religion. Real religion is sanatana dharma, or eternal duty. It is based on universal truth rather than...Why I Don’t Work for “Exposure” as a Copywriter
A few days ago, I received a call from a prospective client asking me what I would charge to write some short, industry-related posts for his blog. When I gave him a quote, he balked and said he couldn’t afford it. I thought about the conversation afterwards. Could I...Mother India in Ruins: A Foreigner’s Shocking Account of India’s Holiest City
I was born in Canada as the only child of Hindu parents who taught me the spiritual value of simple living and high thinking. We had never went on family vacations together or spent money frivolously. In fact, we never did anything without a clear purpose. I had...About Me
I’m Samita Sarkar, an author and a teacher. I'm also a huge lover of animals.
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