Category Archives: spiritual life

Identities

Posted on January 26, 2020 by gokulmuthu

(An edited version of this article was published in July 2021 issue of Vedanta Kesari, a monthly magazine of Sri Ramakrishna Math, published from Chennai. It was republished in the Jul-Sep 2021 issue of Oneness Magazine of Sree Narayana Guru … Continue reading →

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Three Stages of Bhakti of Bhagavad Gita and Nine Stages of Bhakti of Srimad Bhagavatam

Posted on January 5, 2020 by gokulmuthu

In the article titled “Bhakti According to Bhagavad Gita” which was published in Dec 2015 issue of Vedanta Kesari, Bhakti was shown as four stages – Sakaama Bhakti, Nishkaama Bhakti, Vishwaroopa Ishvara Bhakti and Advaita Bhakti. Here, Nishkaama Bhakti and … 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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