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Religious Harmony Message for Christmas

Ashirvad Inter Religious Harmony Movement, a Jesuit organization, celebrates major festivals of all religions. People from different religions attend the event. Representatives from different religions address the audience. During this year’s Inter Religious Christmas celebration today, there were talks by … Continue reading

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Spiritual Journey

Here is a picture showing the Spiritual Progress through the period of sādhana. The spiritual aspirant first tries to lead a noble life. He is convinced about leading an unselfish life. Even though he does not have a conceptual background, … Continue reading

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Meditation According to Bhagavad Gita (Handout of Talk)

(This is the handout prepared for a talk titled “Meditation According to Bhagavad Gita” at Vivekananda Study Circle, IISc, Bangalore.) The audio of the 2-hour talk can be accessed here. YouTube link to the video can be accessed here. A … Continue reading

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Stories Behind Deepavali

Deepāvali is one of the popular festivals in the Indian culture. The word means “row of lamps”. It is a festival of light. It is a time for family get-togethers for all Indian people. It is a spectacle to watch … 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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