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Meditation According to Bhagavad Gita (Handout of Talk)

(This is the handout prepared for a talk titled “Meditation According to Bhagavad Gita” at Vivekananda Study Circle, IISc, Bangalore.) The audio of the 2-hour talk can be accessed here. YouTube link to the video can be accessed here. A … Continue reading

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Honesty in Corporate Life

A few days back we completed the annual mandatory Code of Conduct training. Itron has zero tolerance against any violation of ethics, discrimination, conflict of interest, violation of human rights, etc. The training covers various hypothetical scenarios to explain these. … Continue reading

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Swadeshi Mantra

Swami Vivekananda wants India to “scale the highest pinnacle of civilisation and greatness”. For this, he wants every Indian to dedicate his or her life and wealth in service of the country. He wants every Indian to love every other … Continue reading

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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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