Author Archives: gokulmuthu

What is Moksha?

Posted on June 13, 2013 by gokulmuthu

You are in reality of the nature of pure Consciousness. You are eternal. You have no birth nor death. It is Nature that keeps changing in front of you, appearing in your Consciousness, like reading a book. Out of ignorance, … Continue reading →

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The context of four varnas in the Gita

Posted on June 8, 2013 by gokulmuthu

The Gita refers to four varnas – divisions in human beings – in the fourth chapter (4.13) and also in the eighteenth chapter (18.41-18.44). In 4.13, Krishna says “chaatur varnyam mayaa srustam guna karma vibhagashah” – “the four divisions of … Continue reading →

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Gita in a Nutshell

Posted on April 14, 2013 by gokulmuthu

The Bhagavad Gita gives the essence of the Vedas, which is the foundation of Hinduism. Thus, the message of the Gita is the message of the Vedas, which is the message of Hinduism. The purpose of life is to “Be … Continue reading →

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Class on Advaita Vedanta

Posted on February 13, 2013 by gokulmuthu

I took a class on “What is Advaita Vedanta?” to a small group of Vedanta students. It has come out well. It is 1 hour 40 mins. You can listen to it here. [audio:What is Advaita.mp3] If you want to … Continue reading →

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Swami Vivekananda’s Way to a Drudgery Free World

Posted on January 17, 2013 by gokulmuthu

Swami Vivekananda’s Way to a Drudgery Free World (Presented at  International Youth Conference 2013 on “Shaping  A Drudgery Free World – Swami Vivekananda’s Perspective” organized by Vivekanand Swadyay Mandal and Sanskritic Chetana Parishad, Pantnagar on January 12-13, 2013) A few … Continue reading →

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