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Living Together – Responsibilities and Challenges

(An edited version of this article was published in the December 2019 issue of Vedanta Kesari, the monthly magazine published from Ramakrishna Math, Chennai.) With the changing dynamics between individuals and social structures like family, society, country and religion, and … Continue reading

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Some Basic Wisdom

Here are some basic concepts that you should know. The stronger you assimilate these, the better your life will be. The references to some this knowledge are in the list of References given at the end. You are a valuable … Continue reading

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Approach of Vedanta

The core approach of Vedanta is to seek the Truth. Along with that, it also strives for a foundation for morality. Satyam (truth), Shivam (goodness) and Sundaram (beauty) are the practical ideals. In the words of the French Nobel Laureate, … 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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