Tag Archives: jivanmukti

Science, Religion and Philosophy

Posted on September 30, 2009 by gokulmuthu

Science tries to explain the reality around us and has been seeking to find the basic building block of the universe. Different religions in the world give their own models of the world, which are often conflicting with each other. … Continue reading →

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A Gist of Advaita Vedanta Philosophy

Posted on August 31, 2009 by gokulmuthu

Philosophy is not for mere academic discussion. Philosophy is for living. Every moment of our life depends on the kind of model we have about the world and about ourselves. By getting clarity in the model, we can lead a … Continue reading →

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Jivanmukta and Karmaphala

Posted on August 7, 2008 by gokulmuthu

On a mailing list a person has asked a question, “What happens to the Karma of a Jivanmukta? If a Jivanmukta has no ego, where does it go?” Here is the reply I wrote to him. You have mentioned that … Continue reading →

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The Goal and the Way – 2

Posted on June 23, 2007 by gokulmuthu

In the first part, we saw a overview of the path and a hint of the Goal. We sawthe various steps a person takes towards the Goal. Here is a summary of the variousstages. 1. Adharmic – non-virtuous – He … Continue reading →

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The Goal and the Way

Posted on June 13, 2007 by gokulmuthu

Everyone wants Security, Happiness and Peace. People try to achieve these goals through Artha, Kaama and Dharma. Food, house, bank balance, medical facilities, insurance, etc are all sought after aiming for security. All luxuries, music, fine arts, racing, exotic cusine, … Continue reading →

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