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Panca Kosha Viveka – Analysis of the Five Sheaths

The Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and other texts like Tattvabodha present an analysis of panca koshas (five sheaths) that manifest our individuality. We can understand our true nature by this analysis. The outermost sheath is the annamaya kosha (physical sheath). This … Continue reading

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The game we play

Recently, I realized that I had also been unwittingly playing the same game for several years. I was thinking that I was doing things. I was proud of my achievements. I regretted somethings that I had done. I thought that … Continue reading

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What is Worth Pursuing?

(An edited version of this article was published in November 2020 issue of Vedanta Kesari, a monthly magazine of Sri Ramakrishna Math, published from Chennai.) We pursue so many things in life – money, entertainment, health, job, house, car, companion, … Continue reading

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Jiva and Isvara

(An edited version of this article was published in the January 2023 issue of Vedanta Kesari, the monthly magazine published from Ramakrishna Math, Chennai.) Vedanta gives two sets of concepts about the individual (Jiva) and God (Isvara). One is practical, … Continue reading

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Four Yogas in Bhagavad Gita

(An edited version of this article was published in the August 2017 issue of Vedanta Kesari, the monthly magazine published from Ramakrishna Math, Chennai.) Swami Vivekananda has highlighted four paths to reach the Ultimate Goal. His famous words reflect this: “Each … Continue reading

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