Category Archives: culture

On Religious Conversion

Usually, I try to stay clear of controversial topics. But, I feel this is very important. Please let me know what you think. Q: There is a position that all religions are the same. But we see them different and … Continue reading

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Inter Religious Harmony

This is the transcript of the extempore talk given by me at Inter Religious Harmony Movement, Ashirvad, Bangalore, a Jesuit organization to promote inter religious harmony. This talk was given as the keynote speaker in their Deepavali Celebrations on 14 … Continue reading

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How to Get the Most Out of Reading

Knowledge is the most powerful tool of human beings to lead a purposeful life. Next to personal communication with an expert, books are the primary means of transmission of knowledge. It is important to have a structured approach to get … Continue reading

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The Three Goddesses of Navaratri

Navaratri is the annual Hindu festival of worship of God in the form of Goddesses for nine days. During the first three days, Goddess is worshipped as Durga, the Goddess of Strength. She blesses with good health, physical power and … Continue reading

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An Ideal Charity Organization

This is probably the first post in this blog specifically eulogizing a person or organization. However, I cannot resist myself from doing this, because it is exemplary. I want to bring to attention two incidents here. This happened sometime in … Continue reading

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