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Stories Behind Deepavali

Deepāvali is one of the popular festivals in the Indian culture. The word means “row of lamps”. It is a festival of light. It is a time for family get-togethers for all Indian people. It is a spectacle to watch … Continue reading

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Book Notes – What The Heck Do I Do With My Life

Recently, I read a fantastic book that I recommend to everyone of all ages. The book is a concentrated mine of ideas. It covers a vast area and quite comprehensive. The only book that I can compare it with is … Continue reading

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Tribute to Pope Francis

Yesterday, I was invited to a Multifaith Tribute to Pope Francis organized by the Catholics in Bangalore. There were several Hindus, Parsees, Jains, Muslims, Buddhists, Sikhs, Bahais, and a number of monks, nuns, and devotees of Catholic faith. On behalf … Continue reading

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Need of Vivekananda Study Circles in Educational Institutions

(An edited version of this article was published in the 15th year Souvenir of Vivekananda Study Circle at IISc, Bangalore. Here is the link to the complete Souvenir with several interesting and inspiring articles.) Swami Vivekananda has a special significance … Continue reading

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Interpretations and Implications of Sat-Cit-Ananda

This article was published in April 2024 issue of Prabuddha Bharata, a monthly journal of the Ramakrishna Order. The triad of Sat-Cit-Ananda is one of the important categories in Vedanta. It can be seen in the Upanishads, commentaries, and the … Continue reading

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