Tag Archives: hinduism

Hindus and Cows

Posted on April 10, 2015 by gokulmuthu

Recently a person asked about the controversy regarding the law banning beef in India. Here is my reply. I thought more people might be interested in it. Hinduism is a very dynamic religion. It is not frozen in the past. … Continue reading →

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Five commandments of Sri Ramakrishna

Posted on March 19, 2015 by gokulmuthu

During the second visit of Sri. M, the author of the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna (Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita), in reply to M’s question, Sri Ramakrishna gave five instructions to be followed by spiritual aspirants. M. (humbly): “How, sir, may we … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer

Posted on February 23, 2015 by gokulmuthu

Praata-smaranam This morning prayer comprising three verses in which the mind, speech, and body of the devotee are directed to the Absolute. The first thoughts, words and actions of everyday exert a great influence on the daily life of a devotee. … Continue reading →

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Spirituality and Scientific Temperament

Posted on November 28, 2014 by gokulmuthu

(This article was published in the December 2014 issue of Vedanta Kesari, the spiritual and cultural monthly in English published from Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai .) Many youth of today are very hesitant to identify themselves as religious but do not mind … Continue reading →

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Satyam Jnaanam Anantam Brahma

Posted on November 23, 2014 by gokulmuthu

Satyam Jnaanam Anantam Brahma (Taittiriya Upanishad 2.1.1) The Vedas declare that reality (Brahman) is pure Existence (Sat or Satyam), Consciousness (Cit or Jnaanam) and Infinite (Aananda or Anantam). Here is a way to understand this, based on traditional centuries old … Continue reading →

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