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The Spiritual Journey

(An edited form of this article was published in October 2020 issue of Vedanta Kesari, a monthly magazine of Ramakrishna Math, published from Chennai.) Initially, you see the world as an insentient object. You see the other living beings as … Continue reading

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Essential Bhagavad Gita

(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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Relationship Management – The Gita Way

There are several relationships that we are involved in. The Gita classifies them as three types: – Relationship with one’s own body and mind (internal) – Outgoing relationships (expression) – Incoming relationships (experience) Gita guides us on what should be … Continue reading

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Straight Talk on Religion

Excerpts from The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda You may believe in all the churches in the world, carry in your head all the sacred books ever written, you may baptize yourself in all the rivers of the earth, still, … Continue reading

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Toys for Everyone

Leaving gender stereotyping aside, children play two types of games with toys. For example, some play with cars and some with dolls. These are entirely different kinds of games. When children plays with cars, they typically “use” the cars. They … Continue reading

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