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12 Symptoms of Spiritual Awakening

Posted on December 3, 2013 by gokulmuthu

Got from the internet at several places with some slight variations. Signs of a Spiritual Awakening An increased tendency to let things happen rather than make them happen. Frequent attacks of smiling. Feelings of being connected with others and nature. … Continue reading →

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What my teacher learnt from his teacher

Posted on November 30, 2013 by gokulmuthu

Swami Paramarthananda ji on Lessons from his Guru, Pujya Swami Dayananda ji’s Teachings INTRODUCTION : On the auspicious occasion of Pujya Swamiji’s satabhishekam, I would like to share some thoughts. I consider myself extremely fortunate to be a disciple of … Continue reading →

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Indian Culture

Posted on November 28, 2013 by gokulmuthu

Every country and people have an uniqueness, which makes their existence meaningful. A country is not merely a piece of land with a common currency and government. It is a cultural entity, which thrives in the lives of its people. … Continue reading →

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Gist of Vedanta in Two Words

Posted on November 17, 2013 by gokulmuthu

(This article was published in the January 2014 issue of Vedanta Kesari, the monthly magazine published from Ramakrishna Math, Chennai.) The most popular quotation of Swami Vivekananda is “uttishthata, jaagrata, praapyavaraan nibodhata” – “Arise! Awake! Stop not till the goal … Continue reading →

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How to be youth?

Posted on November 17, 2013 by gokulmuthu

I addressed the students of Navodaya School in Doddabalapur near Bangalore. They had organized an elocution competition in connection with the 150th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The topic was Swami Vivekananda as the inspiration for Indian youth. Here is … Continue reading →

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