Author Archives: gokulmuthu

Religious Harmony Manifesto

Posted on December 22, 2023 by gokulmuthu

I was given an opportunity and responsibility to draft the core beliefs of an initiative on Religious Harmony. The objective is to be more pragmatic than getting into hair-splitting philosophical or theological debates. At the same time, we want to … Continue reading →

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Always Collaborate

Posted on January 29, 2023 by gokulmuthu

We all know the story of the Rabbit and Tortoise. The rabbit was over-confident and slept off. The tortoise went steady, though slow and won the race. There is a popular extension to this. They ran again. The rabbit did … Continue reading →

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Advice to College Fresh Grads

Posted on January 27, 2023 by gokulmuthu

A few months back, I had a talk with some college fresh graduates who joined our company. Here are three pieces of advice that I gave to them. 1. Work hard – This is the time when you can spend … Continue reading →

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Guidelines for Devotees of Ramakrishna Math

Posted on January 26, 2023 by gokulmuthu

Swami Ranganathanandaji Maharaj is said to have written this list of ten guidelines for the devotees of Ramakrishna Math. (Highlights are mine.) 1. Be regular and steady in your spiritual practices. This is the best way of serving one’s Guru. … Continue reading →

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Raja Yoga and Jnana Yoga of Swami Vivekananda

Posted on January 25, 2023 by gokulmuthu

The science of Râja-Yoga proposes to put before humanity a practical and scientifically worked out method of reaching this truth. … They [Yogis] ask us to take up the method and practice honestly, and then, if we do not find … Continue reading →

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