Tag Archives: vivekananda

Four Yogas in Bhagavad Gita

Posted on January 1, 2017 by gokulmuthu

(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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Reflections on July 4th

Posted on July 4, 2016 by gokulmuthu

I am here on a visit to US. Today, On July 4th, I remember what a colleague from Itron US, pointed out to me a couple of months back about the core concept of Rights in the US: “All people are created equal. … Continue reading →

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Swami Vivekananda – The Key Thinker of Modern India

Posted on January 13, 2016 by gokulmuthu

(This article was published in the Oct-Dec 2015 issue (number 17.2) of “Dialogue”, the quarterly magazine of Astha Bharati, Delhi, an organization to promote National Unity and Integrity.) Need of the Hour Indian thought is unique in the world. It … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Quotes from Swami Vivekananda

Posted on July 21, 2015 by gokulmuthu

Here are some inspiring quotes from the Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda. References are given for further pursuit. Strength We are responsible for what we are, and whatever we wish ourselves to be, we have the power to make ourselves. … Continue reading →

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Complexity of Hinduism

Posted on April 17, 2015 by gokulmuthu

(This paper was presented at International Conference on Communal Harmony & Nation Building at Benaras Hindu University, on 15-16 June 2015. The Conference was jointly organized by Department of Political Sciences, BHU and Islamic Students Organization.) Understanding the Complexity and Dynamism of Hinduism … Continue reading →

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