Author Archives: gokulmuthu

Hindus and Cows

Posted on April 10, 2015 by gokulmuthu

Recently a person asked about the controversy regarding the law banning beef in India. Here is my reply. I thought more people might be interested in it. Hinduism is a very dynamic religion. It is not frozen in the past. … Continue reading →

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Five commandments of Sri Ramakrishna

Posted on March 19, 2015 by gokulmuthu

During the second visit of Sri. M, the author of the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna (Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita), in reply to M’s question, Sri Ramakrishna gave five instructions to be followed by spiritual aspirants. M. (humbly): “How, sir, may we … Continue reading →

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Hindutva

Posted on February 24, 2015 by gokulmuthu

My idea of Hindutva is from what I have seen in my friends associated with RSS, VHP, etc. And that is: “Hindutva” is merely the Hindi/Sanskrit word for “Indianness”. It is just an umbrella word for everything that is “uniquely … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer

Posted on February 23, 2015 by gokulmuthu

Praata-smaranam This morning prayer comprising three verses in which the mind, speech, and body of the devotee are directed to the Absolute. The first thoughts, words and actions of everyday exert a great influence on the daily life of a devotee. … Continue reading →

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Sri Ramakrishna

Posted on February 20, 2015 by gokulmuthu

Today is Sri Ramakrishna’s Jayanti. It was the time when Indian tradition, culture, civilization, values, etc. were being challenged by Western education and ideas. India had been at the top of the Human Civilization – economically, scientifically, technologically, philosophically, socially, … Continue reading →

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