Author Archives: gokulmuthu

Happiness

Posted on May 8, 2012 by gokulmuthu

We all want to be happy. No creature wants to be unhappy. If asked when we want to be happy – morning, evening, Saturday, Sunday – we would surely say “Always”. If asked where we want to be happy – … Continue reading →

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Space and Consciousness

Posted on April 17, 2012 by gokulmuthu

In the 13th chapter of the Gita, Krishna uses space and light as examples to explain consciousness. The Upanisads also use space and light as examples. In his lectures, Swami Paramarthanandaji uses the concept of space to beautifully explain Consciousness. … Continue reading →

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Pilgrimage to Prayag, Kashi and Kolkata

Posted on February 29, 2012 by gokulmuthu

I went on a pilgrimage with a group of young boys and Swami Paramasukhananda (Anand Maharaj) from Ramakrishna Math, Ulsoor, Bangalore. We were at Kashi during Shivaratri and at Belur Math, Kolkata during the birthday of Sri Ramakrishna. I cut … Continue reading →

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Sutras for life

Posted on February 4, 2012 by gokulmuthu

There was a 3-day Stress Management Workshop conducted by Art of Living for some of the people in our office. There was a list of short principles that are very good to always remember and try to follow. These are … Continue reading →

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Poverty

Posted on January 29, 2012 by gokulmuthu

I am watching the wonderful video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pktOXJr1vOQ Here are some thoughts … may be right, may be wrong, may be immature. Millions of people all over the world are dependent on structures and systems hundreds of kilometers away from where they … Continue reading →

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