Author Archives: gokulmuthu

Two Attitudes

Posted on June 11, 2016 by gokulmuthu

tvameva maataa ca pitaa tvameva tvameva bandhu sca sakhaa tvameva tvameva vidyaa dravinam tvameva tvameva sarvam mama deva devaa This is a popular Hindu prayer, which is Universal like most Hindu prayers. A self-centered worldly man thinks that his mother, father, … Continue reading →

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I am a feminist

Posted on May 12, 2016 by gokulmuthu

The topic of discussion of a recent session of “Alternative Future Dialogue” organized by Metaculture was “Gender issues”. This made me think about my stance. I had never tried to take a stance on this before. I was surprised to … Continue reading →

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Three core values from Bhagavad Gita

Posted on April 20, 2016 by gokulmuthu

Three core values from Bhagavad Gita (12.4) for everyone: 1. sarva bhoota hite rathaah – Seeking the welfare of all living beings; helping everyone as much as possible with an attitude of service 2. sanniyamyendriya graamam – Regulation and control … 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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All is One

Posted on January 7, 2016 by gokulmuthu

(An edited version of this article was published in the March 2017 issue of Vedanta Kesari, the monthly magazine published from Ramakrishna Math, Chennai.) “There exists only One, and not two. It is Satchidananda alone that has taken all these various … Continue reading →

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