Letters from Sijo The Blog

Essays on power, faith, and the long road from home.

Occasional writing on migration, purpose, and the quiet philosophies of a farming village in Kerala — free for anyone who finds a piece of themselves in it.

July 22, 2026 · 6 min read

Education and the Fate of Nations

From Nalanda to NEET 2026: a leaked exam, a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, and what it costs a nation when its most capable young people stop trusting the exam hall.

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July 29, 2026 · 6 min read

Mushin: The Ancient Art Of Getting Out Of Your Own Way

A Japanese word for an ancient idea: how to stop fighting your own mind and let the work move through you. Lessons from a Kerala carpenter, a samurai, and a grandmother's rosary.

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