Shriram Bhat

Category · 7 posts

Reflections

Essays on purpose, love, relationships, identity, and the things everyone eventually faces.

A misty forest path leading towards a pale light
Reflections15 Sep 2025 · 4 min

The Season of Emptiness

At some point, everyone feels purposeless. It does not matter how confident, ambitious, or devoted one once was – a season arrives when the scaffolding collapses. The routines continue, the…

Illustration of a man and a woman walking a winding path at sunset
Reflections20 Jul 2025 · 6 min

The Shape of Love: Between Freedom, Fear, and Silence

It began, as many things do now, with a video. A camera lingering for just a second too long. A couple caught on a kiss-cam at a Coldplay concert. They…

Three smiling cartoon fingers surrounded by hearts, speech bubbles and doodles
Reflections4 Mar 2025 · 5 min

The Mystery of Human Relationships

What exactly is a relationship? Is it something we have – a defined connection that exists between two people? Or is it something more elusive, shifting and evolving beyond our…

Silhouetted people walking a glowing winding path through a colourful forest
Reflections10 Feb 2024 · 5 min

The Four D’s of Life – Disease, Disability, Dependency, and Death

Life is full of surprises, but there are some things we all, at some point, will inevitably face. Among them are the Four D’s: Disease, Disability, Dependency, and Death. These…

Scattered Indian 500-rupee notes
Reflections28 Mar 2022 · 2 min

The Smell of Money

Have you ever taken a moment to give your wallet a sniff and feel the smell of money? For many people, the scent of money is a fascinating one, evoking…

A lone figure standing under the Milky Way
Reflections14 Feb 2022 · 4 min

Identity

What is identity? Identity is one of the most important first principles of life. A clear understanding of the abstract concept of identity forms the basis of a lot more…

A dart just off the bullseye of a dartboard
Reflections11 Nov 2017 · 2 min

Dare to Miss a Shot

Struggling with the pressure to be perfect? Discover why chasing perfection might hold you back and how embracing imperfection can lead to true success. Start your journey toward growth today.