Tag Archives: gita

Jiva and Isvara

Posted on February 17, 2019 by gokulmuthu

Vedanta gives two sets of concepts about the individual (Jiva) and God (Isvara). One is practical, and the other is Absolute. The practical concepts prepare the person to proceed further towards the Absolute concepts. Thus, the practical aspect is of … Continue reading →

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Four Pursuits of Human Life

Posted on August 12, 2018 by gokulmuthu

I asked several students and professionals this question: “If I give you 10 lakh rupees to spend, how will you spend it?” I got several interesting answers: “Invest in stocks”, “Go on a vacation”, “Start a business”, “Give in charity”, … Continue reading →

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Desire, Happiness, Sorrow

Posted on August 5, 2018 by gokulmuthu

There was a village. Like in any village, everyone knew everyone else in this village. There was a young couple, who were in love with each other. They wanted to meet privately. They decided to meet at ten in the … Continue reading →

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Deciding between Right and Wrong according to Bhagavad Gita

Posted on August 1, 2018 by gokulmuthu

We have two faculties which influence our decisions. In any given situation, we will have various options for action. We will have to choose one. One faculty, called manas, evaluates the various options based on likes and dislikes. Another faculty, … Continue reading →

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Essential Bhagavad Gita

Posted on May 10, 2018 by gokulmuthu

(An edited version of this article was published in the November 2018 issue of Vedanta Kesari, the monthly magazine published from Ramakrishna Math, Chennai.) Bhagavad Gita provides a philosophy and a way of life based on the philosophy. It summarizes … Continue reading →

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