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Toys for Everyone

Leaving gender stereotyping aside, children play two types of games with toys. For example, some play with cars and some with dolls. These are entirely different kinds of games. When children plays with cars, they typically “use” the cars. They … Continue reading

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Philosophy of the Gita

(An edited version of this article was published in the August 2019 issue of Vedanta Kesari, the monthly magazine published from Ramakrishna Math, Chennai.) The philosophy of Bhagavad Gita is the philosophy of the Veda, which is the philosophy of … Continue reading

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Core Teachings of the Gita

The Goal and the Way The goal of the Bhagavad Gita is to enable a person to live as a good human being and to face all situations in life with poise outside and peace inside. This is done by … Continue reading

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Indian Creation Theories

Indian philosophy and religion are very diverse and comprehensive. They never provide a “one size fits everyone” solution to any concept. They provide a full spectrum of options and possibilities for people with various temperaments. Theory of Creation is no … Continue reading

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Get More Done in Less Time

I read the book “Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procastinating and Get More Done in Less Time” by Brian Tracy. Here are some notes. The ability to concentrate single-mindedly on your most important task, to do it … Continue reading

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