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Need of Vivekananda Study Circles in Educational Institutions
(An edited version of this article was published in the 15th year Souvenir of Vivekananda Study Circle at IISc, Bangalore. Here is the link to the complete Souvenir with several interesting and inspiring articles.) Swami Vivekananda has a special significance … Continue reading
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
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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Living Together – Responsibilities and Challenges
(An edited version of this article was published in the December 2019 issue of Vedanta Kesari, the monthly magazine published from Ramakrishna Math, Chennai.) With the changing dynamics between individuals and social structures like family, society, country and religion, and … Continue reading
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Shanti Mantra
Shaanti Mantras are loudly chanted usually at the beginning and end of any lecture, study or meditation session. Loud chanting helps us to switch the context of our mind from whatever we were doing earlier to the current activity. Chanting … Continue reading