Tag Archives: hinduism

Happiness

Posted on May 8, 2012 by gokulmuthu

We all want to be happy. No creature wants to be unhappy. If asked when we want to be happy – morning, evening, Saturday, Sunday – we would surely say “Always”. If asked where we want to be happy – … Continue reading →

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Space and Consciousness

Posted on April 17, 2012 by gokulmuthu

In the 13th chapter of the Gita, Krishna uses space and light as examples to explain consciousness. The Upanisads also use space and light as examples. In his lectures, Swami Paramarthanandaji uses the concept of space to beautifully explain Consciousness. … Continue reading →

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Pilgrimage to Prayag, Kashi and Kolkata

Posted on February 29, 2012 by gokulmuthu

I went on a pilgrimage with a group of young boys and Swami Paramasukhananda (Anand Maharaj) from Ramakrishna Math, Ulsoor, Bangalore. We were at Kashi during Shivaratri and at Belur Math, Kolkata during the birthday of Sri Ramakrishna. I cut … Continue reading →

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Death – What to do about it?

Posted on January 2, 2012 by gokulmuthu

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Trip to Bhubaneshwar, Puri and Konark

Posted on January 1, 2012 by gokulmuthu

I am just back from a wonderful trip to Bhubaneshwar, Puri and Konark. My wife had done a lot of research on the internet before going. So the trip was almost perfect. Here is a travelogue for people who also … Continue reading →

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