Karan Khatri

Hello everyone, and welcome back to karankhatri.xyz! Today, we are going to dive deep into a topic that we Indians hear about almost every single day, yet rarely understand completely: the caste system . I recently finished reading Varna Jati Caste by Rajiv Malhotra and Vijayan Viswanathan, and I have to say, it completely blew my mind. I am giving it a full 5 stars , and I want to sit down and chat with you about why this book is an absolute must-read. I have been following and reading books by Rajiv Malhotra for a while now. When I saw the launch event for this book, I knew I had to pick it up immediately. I went in expecting to learn a few historical facts, but what I actually got was a complete shift in my perspective. How This Book Changed My Outlook If I am being totally honest, like many of us, I used to look at the Indian caste system with a lot of confusion. But reading this book filled me with a surprising sense of pride. It made me realize that the original Varna Jati s...

Have you ever felt a sudden urge to understand where you come from? That is exactly what happened to me recently. While searching for information about my Kuldevi (our family deity), I discovered that I belong to the Solanki Dynasty . I found out that my Kuldevi is Bhramani Mata , located in Kamli Village in the Mehsana District of Gujarat. Even though my native place is Valsad and I was born and raised in the busy city of Mumbai, I felt a deep pull to visit my roots. Since the famous Modhera Sun Temple is only an hour away from my Kuldevi’s temple, I decided to go. This wasn't just a sightseeing trip; it was my second time there, and I wanted to truly understand the richness, power, and liberal nature of Hindu culture. I wanted to see how these ancient structures serve as teachers of life and spirituality. Modhera Sun Temple Selfe - Modhera Sun Temple The Grand Entrance: Ramakunda and the Torana As I walked towards the temple, which sits beautifully on the bank of the Pushpava...

In today’s fast life, we all want more focus, better health, and mental peace . I was also struggling — too many tasks, constant phone usage, late nights, and zero balance. Over time, I started following simple rules . Not complex systems. Just easy, practical principles that anyone can follow. These rules slowly changed how I work, eat, sleep, and live. I am sharing them here so that you can try and build a balanced life too. The Rule of 3 for Goal Setting I stopped setting 10–15 goals and forgetting them. Now I follow this: 3 big goals for the year 3 medium goals for the quarter 3 small goals for the month This keeps my mind clear and focused. Example: Year goal: Improve health Quarter goal: Lose 5 kg Month goal: Walk daily + reduce sugar Simple. Clear. Achievable. The 1-3-5 Rule for Daily Tasks Earlier, my to-do list was never ending. Now every day, I write only: 1 big task (most important) 3 medium tasks 5 small tasks If I finish these, my day fe...

There are times when different events from our life come together in such a surprising way that they start forming a single message. This happened to me recently when I listened to PM Modi’s speech at Ayodhya Ram Mandir Dwajarohan , when I watched the Gujarati movie Laalo (If you have not watched please go and watch this movie) , and when I observed the economic situation in America . At first, these three things seemed completely unrelated. But the more I thought about them, the more I felt that they were pointing towards one very clear truth about our nation, our youth, and our future. And today, I want to share that truth with you — directly, personally, and honestly — as if you and I are sitting together and talking. Modi’s Message: India’s Body Is Free, but the Mind Is Still a Slave In Ayodhya, PM Modi spoke with a lot of emotion and clarity. He reminded us that in 1835 , when Macaulay introduced his education system, he didn’t just change how Indians studied — he changed how...