Birds and Trees: An Analogy

It so happened, that a few days ago, I was sitting with a friend with whom I had been very close to till some years ago. Then our paths diverged and we moved to different cities in pursuit of our own individual goals, the usual stuff. Life has a habit of sneaking up on us like … Continue reading Birds and Trees: An Analogy

Going through men’s security check as a Trans guy

I have to travel almost every day in the metro and since I have got a masculine haircut going through the women's security check-in metro is sometimes a debilitating scenario. I still haven't got a binder so I am usually afraid about going through the men's line,  and even some friends have warned me to … Continue reading Going through men’s security check as a Trans guy

Being Transgender : A philosophical analogy  

A common concept in Indian Philosophy is that of 'Liberation'. It is known by different names such as moksha, nirvana, renunciation, etc by the different schools of Indian Philosophy. This concept is also found in various other religions of the world with certain differences here and there. The basic concept is that the person's soul … Continue reading Being Transgender : A philosophical analogy