Why do we instinctively run from the very things that have the power to save us? This is the haunting, deeply psychological question at the heart of The Hound of Heaven , a staggering 182-line masterpiece by Victorian poet Francis Thompson. Written in 1890, this poem is not merely a religious ode; it is an agonizing, visceral exploration of the human ego attempting to escape the inescapable . If you have ever felt the overwhelming urge to sabotage your own peace or run from true, unconditional love, this poem will stare directly into your soul. To truly grasp the gravity of this work, we must bridge the gap between ancient theology and modern psychology. St. Augustine famously wrote in his Confessions , "You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you." Thompson dramatizes this exact restlessness. In modern psychological terms, the poem is the ultimate expression of avoidant attachment —the terror of intimacy, where dropping our ...
FAMN-CAID 2026 at Delhi University: Scientific Outcomes in Advanced Materials, Nanotechnology and AI
FAMN-CAID 2026 at Delhi University: Scientific Outcomes in Advanced Materials, Nanotechnology and AI The pursuit of sustainable technological innovation requires rigorous global collaboration. Following months of preparation, the International Conference on "Frontiers in Advanced Materials, Nanotechnology, Computing, and Artificial Intelligence-Based Devices" (FAMN-CAID-2026) for Environmental and Sustainable Development has successfully concluded. Hosted by Delhi University at Motilal Nehru College from March 13th to 15th, 2026, the event established new paradigms in interdisciplinary physics. The core organizing committee, including Convenor Dr. Rakesh Kumar Sonker, proudly standing on the campus grounds of Motilal Nehru College. Inauguration and Academic Vision The symposium opened with a traditional lamp lighting ceremony and an address by Principal Prof. Yogeshwar Sharma. The inaugural session set a high academic st...