Writing
Essays on consciousness, cosmology and the life that tests them
42 pieces, from the cockpit to the summit to the question of what is doing the looking.
The Lion of Bhatinda: Metaphysical Continuity in the Life of Group Captain Yatindra Chauhan
The annals of the Indian Air Force (IAF) are traditionally populated by accounts of tactical brilliance, technological progression, and the stoic endurance of its personnel. However, the biography of Wing Commander Yatindra Chauhan presents a singular synthesis of high-stakes aviation and a profound metaphysical journey that challenges conventional materialist frameworks. His career, spanning the operational peak of the HF-24 Marut and the strategic transitions of the 1980s and 1990s, is anchore
2026-05-09 · 10 min read
Meaning of the Gayatri Mantra
Awakening the Eye of the SeerEye of the SeerThe inner eye of the seer is the seat of perception, which remains unwakened for most people. The lack of perception is also known as 'Avidya'. The cosmos has a law called the law of intent. If one intends to know about something and seeks that power, it is given to him provided the intentions are good. There are many uni-verses in the cosmos. Each galaxy is a universe which is controlled by the central dark star (known as a black hole by the modern sc
2026-04-26 · 3 min read
Tea: India's Most Successful Social Poison
A Critical Examination of Colonial Marketing, Imperial Economics, and the Health Consequences of TeaThe ubiquity of chai in contemporary India is so complete that it is universally perceived as an ancient, authentic tradition. This perception is a carefully manufactured illusion, one of the most successful and enduring marketing campaigns in commercial history. Drawing on archival research, colonial economic records, and contemporary health science, we learn how the British colonial administrati
2026-02-27 · 17 min read
Why do we feel drowsy after the airplane takes off?
That sudden, heavy wave of sleepiness that hits shortly after an aircraft reaches its cruising altitude is a nearly universal experience for travellers. While many attribute this to the early wake-up call or the stress of the airport, the phenomenon is rooted in a complex interplay of physics, chemistry, and biology. This article explores how carbon dioxide (CO2) buildup, cabin pressurisation, and long-term environmental exposure affect the alertness of both passengers and the flight crew.The Ca
2026-01-27 · 4 min read
Imperative of Sleep for Pilots
Quick Link for Sleep Music https://youtu.be/Nh9GgXh6rGMOptimizing Pilot Performance and Safety Through Comprehensive Sleep Management: A Somnological Analysis of Fatigue Mitigation in AviationIntroductionThe aviation industry operates within a physiological paradox that challenges the very limits of human biology: the operational requirement for continuous, precise, and high-stakes human performance exists in direct opposition to the immutable laws of the human circadian rhythm. For the modern a
2026-01-13 · 17 min read
The Unbreakable Fitness
This book is based on knowledge and practical experiences of a fighter pilot who is an adventurer and a philosopher and learning everything from music, poetry, writing and polity. Life’s experiences are limited by one’s own self-image and limitations. If life is a journey, then human body is its vehicle. Just like the vehicle need to be maintained, the traveller too need rest, recreate and learn. For both the vehicle (this body) and its traveller (soul), we need ‘the unbreakable fitness’. When m
2025-12-29 · 5 min read
Pilots: A Species Close to Extinction
The modern commercial pilot represents a biological entity engaged in a losing war of attrition against their own environment, rendering the profession—in its current physiological form—a "species close to extinction." Operating at the nexus of a "Dromological crisis," the pilot is tasked with managing machine-speed data flows using a Palaeolithic cognitive bandwidth, all while suspended in a hostile, hypobaric microclimate that actively degrades physical resilience. Every flight duty subjects t
2025-12-29 · 73 min read
A Life of Fulfilment
Are you thriving in the material world and still feeling unfulfilled?It is time to understand your 'Self', a time to start aligning your efforts and start evolving.A Life of Fulfilment offers a profound and practical roadmap for spiritual awakening rooted in the powerful metaphor of the Stork Meditator: an image of perfect stillness, deep concentration, and a singular, unwavering focus on its ultimate aim. This stillness is not idleness; it is the ultimate disguise for profound, conscious action
2025-10-27 · 2 min read
A White Christmas
The spellbinding southernmost continent—with six months of daylight and cold, dark nights—made an appearance in Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s story, which is about sacrifice. Since then, Captain Malik, a former fighter pilot and an advanced mountaineer, harboured the desire to witness this pristine region frozen in time. His dream materialised in 2017 as he celebrated Christmas in Antarctica with an expedition to Mt Vinson.With an elevation of over 16,000 ft., Mt Vinson, a.k.a. Vinson Massif, is
2025-09-30 · 2 min read
Scaling the Heights
data-hook="post-title" Scaling the Heights Writer: SS Malik SS Malikhttps://www.adventuressmalik.com/profile/adventuressmalik/profile Sep 30, 2025 1 min read Scaling the Heightshttps://st...
2025-09-30 · 1 min read
Top of the World
The Questions 1. What first drew you to aviation, and when did you know you wanted to be The beautiful clouds in the blue sky inspired my desire to become a pilot.I wanted to see what’s above them and whether I could walk over them. However, when I read about heroic stories of pilots who fought in wars and saw the pictures of fighter/bomber aircraft, I was determined to fly one of them. 2. Can you share a memorable moment from your training days?During my training on the MiG-21 T-77, which was s
2025-09-30 · 5 min read
Do We have Past Lives?
Across the globe, many cases are reported about memories that are not related to the current life of a person. The past life memory cases involve vivid recollections of names, places, personal relationships, and even traumatic experiences from a purported former life. Following are some intriguing examples of past life memories. The Reincarnation of James Edward[1] - the Submarine Man- On February 11, 1942, the U.S. Submarine Shark, on which James Edward Johnston was a crew member, was depth-cha
2025-03-19 · 13 min read
Why Are We Here?
https://youtu.be/G6msJiDVRkg?si=xupobRpAvUVrtzdU It is a question that has baffled humanity since the dawn of time. Spirituality is information science. The information is intelligence riding on dark energy. Since the purpose is the growth of consciousness, the growth cannot take place in software interacting with software and learning. Learning is possible when interacting with a stable environment. The physical world is real but wrapped in many layers of illusion. Therefore, it is not what it
2025-03-19 · 1 min read
The Way Forward for Humanity
Human civilisation has undergone several stages of development, probably many ups and downs than we know of and we normally assume our progress only after the latest down that we survived. When everything got destroyed, we slowly lost touch with the mighty civilisations such as Atlantis, Indus Valley, Maya, Inca and Aztecs and probably many more that lie at the bottom of oceans. We recount the days of humanity in places closer to rivers and water sources that ensured our collective survival. Tha
2025-03-19 · 7 min read
Out of Body Experiences
Out-of-body experiences (OOBEs) or astral projection refer to the sensation of leaving one's physical body and exploring the world from a non-physical perspective. This phenomenon has been reported by many people throughout history and across different cultures, but the specific technique for inducing OBEs or systematically studying them in modern times is attributed to several researchers and practitioners. One of the most well-known pioneers in this area is Robert Monroe, who founded The Monro
2025-03-19 · 9 min read
Three Types of Pain
After understanding Tattva Gyan (knowledge of elements and this environment), Aatm Gyan (knowledge of the self), and Braham Gyan (knowledge of the consciousness and Cosmos), an individual can destroy the three pains. This translates into an understanding of reality in and around us. Due to the attack of three types of sorrows, there is curiosity about the cause of their destruction. The three types of sorrows are spiritual, physical, and celestial (supernatural). 1. Spiritual - The sorrow which
2025-03-19 · 2 min read