Author Archives: gokulmuthu

Deciding between Right and Wrong according to Bhagavad Gita

Posted on August 1, 2018 by gokulmuthu

(An edited version of this article was published in June 2020 issue of Vedanta Kesari, a monthly magazine of Sri Ramakrishna Math, published from Chennai.) We have two faculties which influence our decisions. In any given situation, we will have … Continue reading →

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Positive Thinking

Posted on July 26, 2018 by gokulmuthu

Often being optimistic is considered as positive thinking. But positive thinking does not end there. Over the years, I have learned that there are a lot many other ways in which one needs to have positive thinking. When I was … Continue reading →

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Essence of Self-help Books

Posted on July 7, 2018 by gokulmuthu

Self-help books are those that tell you how to be a better person. These focus more on inner development than on external material success. This is the core topic of the scriptures of many religions of the world and the … Continue reading →

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Essential Bhagavad Gita

Posted on May 10, 2018 by gokulmuthu

(An edited version of this article was published in the November 2018 issue of Vedanta Kesari, the monthly magazine published from Ramakrishna Math, Chennai.) Bhagavad Gita provides a philosophy and a way of life based on the philosophy. It summarizes … Continue reading →

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Relationship Management – The Gita Way

Posted on March 23, 2018 by gokulmuthu

(An edited version of this article was published in July 2024 issue of Vedanta Kesari, a monthly magazine of Sri Ramakrishna Math, published from Chennai.) There are several relationships that we are involved in. The Gita classifies them as three … Continue reading →

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