Author Archives: gokulmuthu

Living Together – Responsibilities and Challenges

Posted on November 24, 2019 by gokulmuthu

(An edited version of this article was published in the December 2019 issue of Vedanta Kesari, the monthly magazine published from Ramakrishna Math, Chennai.) With the changing dynamics between individuals and social structures like family, society, country and religion, and … Continue reading →

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Short Quirks

Posted on August 9, 2019 by gokulmuthu

Over a period of time, I wrote some short quirks and quotes, mainly on Facebook. I am creating this page to keep putting a copy of them. Quirks (self): 6 Sep 2020 Lalitha sahasranaama and other yoga texts talk about … Continue reading →

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Some Basic Wisdom

Posted on April 10, 2019 by gokulmuthu

Here are some basic concepts that you should know. The stronger you assimilate these, the better your life will be. The references to some this knowledge are in the list of References given at the end. You are a valuable … Continue reading →

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Approach of Vedanta

Posted on March 23, 2019 by gokulmuthu

The core approach of Vedanta is to seek the Truth. Along with that, it also strives for a foundation for morality. Satyam (truth), Shivam (goodness) and Sundaram (beauty) are the practical ideals. In the words of the French Nobel Laureate, … Continue reading →

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What is Worth Pursuing?

Posted on March 23, 2019 by gokulmuthu

(An edited version of this article was published in November 2020 issue of Vedanta Kesari, a monthly magazine of Sri Ramakrishna Math, published from Chennai.) We pursue so many things in life – money, entertainment, health, job, house, car, companion, … Continue reading →

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