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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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Dvaita, Vishishthaadvaita, and Advaita

Dvaita, Vishishthaadvaita, and Advaita are all correct. The difference is in the points of view. Sri Ramakrishna mentions Hanuman’s reply to Sri Rama’s question. “At one time Ramachandra asked Hanuman, his servant, ‘What is your attitude towards me? How do … Continue reading →

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