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Why Religion?

Posted on July 15, 2013 by gokulmuthu

There is a lot of debate on various questions related to religion. What is religion? Why does man need religion? Can a person be religious and scientific? Why does man need several religions? Do all the religions lead to the … Continue reading →

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Einstein talks Vedanta

Posted on June 13, 2013 by gokulmuthu

A human being is part of the whole called by us universe, a part limited in time and space. We experience ourselves, our thoughts and feelings as something separate from the rest. A kind of optical delusion of consciousness. This … Continue reading →

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What is Moksha?

Posted on June 13, 2013 by gokulmuthu

You are in reality of the nature of pure Consciousness. You are eternal. You have no birth nor death. It is Nature that keeps changing in front of you, appearing in your Consciousness, like reading a book. Out of ignorance, … Continue reading →

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Gita in a Nutshell

Posted on April 14, 2013 by gokulmuthu

The Bhagavad Gita gives the essence of the Vedas, which is the foundation of Hinduism. Thus, the message of the Gita is the message of the Vedas, which is the message of Hinduism. The purpose of life is to “Be … Continue reading →

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Advaita is Simple

Posted on December 2, 2012 by gokulmuthu

The truth is described in the Gita as the greatest secret. In fact, it is the greatest open secret. One person may read a number of books and hear hours of lectures on Advaita and still not understand it. Another … Continue reading →

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