Category Archives: spiritual life

Religious Harmony Message for Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2025 by gokulmuthu

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

Posted on November 22, 2025 by gokulmuthu

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)

Posted on November 17, 2025 by gokulmuthu

(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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Need of Vivekananda Study Circles in Educational Institutions

Posted on July 22, 2024 by gokulmuthu

(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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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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