When people are asked what they think the essence of life is, answers are always so distinct, and it’s understandably so. After all, people serve different life purposes. It’s unsurprising that they believe their lives each have unique cores. In 1959, guru Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar established the idea which states that struggles are the essence of life. This emphasizes that at the center of one’s existence are the struggles one faces. On the other hand, others believe that the essence of life doesn’t only center on people’s struggles. Instead, it’s purpose fulfillment. They believe at the core o

This year, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books will include poetry and book readings, performances, demonstrations, and conversations about pop culture, current world trends, or literature – anything related to the book the authors are introducing or the matter they are raising.