Author name: Outlawmonk

I’m Rahul Pathak — a mechanical mind with a philosophical heart. By day, I design precision dies for some of the world’s biggest automotive names. By nature, I question everything. Over the years, I’ve watched people chase the next device, the next trend, the next glowing notification… only to feel emptier than before. In a world shouting for attention, nobody is actually thinking anymore. So I created JTOI — Just Think Over It. A small corner on the internet for honest, reflective writing. No noise. No filters. No pretending. Just real thoughts, straight from the mind of someone who’s lived enough, failed enough, and risen enough to speak with clarity — not perfection. If you crave insight over entertainment, depth over dopamine, and truth over trend… you’ll feel right at home here. Just think over it.

Ancient palm leaf manuscript of Nyaya Sutra Bhashya by Maharishi Vatsyayana, showing Sanskrit text.
Maharishis & Their Philosophy

The Architect of Reality: Why Vatsyayana Is Not Who You Think He Is

  I. The Petri Dish of Ego Two decades ago, I lived inside the enclosed ecosystem of a co-educational boarding […]

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Digital art of Maharishi Yajnavalkya standing fiercely in King Janaka's court, pointing forward with a pile of gold coins in the foreground, symbolizing the balance of wealth and wisdom.
Maharishis & Their Philosophy

The Saint Who “Vomited” Tradition: Why the First Rebel of India Matters to You

The Hollow Victory I was in college with very simple ambitions, just like most guys my age. The ultimate goal

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Watercolor portrait of Maharishi Kapil meditating near the ocean, symbolizing the separation of Purusha (Spirit) and Prakriti (Nature).
Maharishis & Their Philosophy

The First Scientist of the Spirit: Decoding Maharishi Kapil’s Samkhya

Maharishi Kapil entered my life not through a book, but through a missed opportunity on the overcrowded shores of Gangasagar

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Gamer representing Patanjali Yoga Sutras Mind Hacking concept
Maharishis & Their Philosophy

The Mind Hacker’s Manual: A Complete Guide to Patanjali’s Code for Life

Your mind is a supercomputer, but it didn’t come with a manual. This guide decodes Maharishi Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras as the ultimate “Mind Hacker’s Code” to debug anxiety, stop mental lag, and unlock “God Mode” in your daily life. It’s time to stop playing as the Avatar and remember you are the Player.

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A bright, empty room with sunlight streaming through large windows, casting geometric shadows on a wooden floor. Represents the concept of the "Witness" or "Silent Space" in Ashtavakra philosophy.
Maharishis & Their Philosophy

I Was Bullied for My Glasses: How the “Boy with 8 Bends” Healed My Trauma

This is a personal story about how the ancient Ashtavakra philosophy healed my childhood trauma and changed my approach to

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A father leaning over his toddler son in a car seat, representing the conversation about empathy and the beggar at the red light.
Reflections

The 120-Second Lesson: What a Beggar Taught My 3-Year-Old (and Me)

“Papa… who is she? What is she asking for?” It was a deceptive winter morning in Gurugram—bright outside, but warm

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