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Hinduism and Harmony of Religions

This is the text of a talk that I gave during the inauguration of Harmony Club in St.Joseph’s Indian High School, Bangalore, on 10th September 2022. Right from time immemorial, Hinduism has been a promoter of harmony between variou beliefs, … Continue reading →

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Six Aspects of Surrender

There is a beautiful verse by Sanaatan Goswami on six aspects of surrender. (Verse and meaning source) आनुकूलस्य सड्.कल्प प्रतिकूलस्य वर्जनम् रक्षिष्यतीति विश्वासो गोप्तृत्वे वरणं तथा। आत्मनिक्षेप कार्पण्ये षड्विधा शरणागति।। (हरि भक्तिविलास 11.676) ānukūlyasya saṅkalpaḥ pratikūlyasya varjanam rakṣhiṣhyatīti viśhvāso goptṛitve … Continue reading →

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On Religious Conversion

Usually, I try to stay clear of controversial topics. But, I feel this is very important. Please let me know what you think. Q: There is a position that all religions are the same. But we see them different and … Continue reading →

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Inter Religious Harmony

This is the transcript of the extempore talk given by me at Inter Religious Harmony Movement, Ashirvad, Bangalore, a Jesuit organization to promote inter religious harmony. This talk was given as the keynote speaker in their Deepavali Celebrations on 14 … Continue reading →

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Purpose of Life – A Perspective Based on Evolution

This material Universe began with the Big Bang more than thirteen and a half billion years ago. The Universe evolved from a mass of energy to subatomic particles. It took more than a hundred million years for the Universe to … Continue reading →

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