Tag Archives: purpose

Law of Karma

Posted on August 23, 2012 by gokulmuthu

Freewill is the foundation of all actions of man and the possibility of man to improve himself. Exercise of freewill is in the context of a cause-and-effect system in the world. Every result should be appropriate to the action causing … Continue reading →

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Good and bad – How to choose?

Posted on August 6, 2012 by gokulmuthu

During discussions with people, especially youth, one question that often comes up is this: How do we decide what is good and what is bad? This question assumes three things: I have the freedom to choose. My action will lead … Continue reading →

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Should human life be like this only?

Posted on June 25, 2012 by gokulmuthu

Most of the time of most of the human beings are spend in one the following: earning money, accumulating possessions, securing them, preparing oneself to enable to earn money enjoying pleasures by tingling the various sense organs like charming sights, sounds, … Continue reading →

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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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Sustainable Development

Posted on January 26, 2012 by gokulmuthu

I attended a workshop on “Understanding Dharmic Roots and Worldview of Sustainable Development” on 24th January 2012. Here is an outline based on the workshop. There were so many topics and action items discussed in the workshop. What is given here … Continue reading →

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