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FAQ on Bhagavad Gita

Posted on January 26, 2020 by gokulmuthu

Here are a few Frequently Asked Questions on the Bhagavad Gita and my answers to them. Did Arjuna and Krishna actually talk so much in the battlefield? When chanted, Bhagavad Gita takes about 90 minutes. So, it is natural that … 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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Jiva and Isvara

Posted on February 17, 2019 by gokulmuthu

(An edited version of this article was published in the January 2023 issue of Vedanta Kesari, the monthly magazine published from Ramakrishna Math, Chennai.) Vedanta gives two sets of concepts about the individual (Jiva) and God (Isvara). One is practical, … Continue reading →

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Four Pursuits of Human Life

Posted on August 12, 2018 by gokulmuthu

I asked several students and professionals this question: “If I give you 10 lakh rupees to spend, how will you spend it?” I got several interesting answers: “Invest in stocks”, “Go on a vacation”, “Start a business”, “Give in charity”, … Continue reading →

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Desire, Happiness, Sorrow

Posted on August 5, 2018 by gokulmuthu

There was a village. Like in any village, everyone knew everyone else in this village. There was a young couple, who were in love with each other. They wanted to meet privately. They decided to meet at ten in the … Continue reading →

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