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Importance of right perspective

Posted on April 2, 2011 by gokulmuthu

The importance of right perspective on life cannot be over emphasized. I am just returning from listening to the heart rending cries of a poor mother who has lost her ten year old daughter in an accident. Death is not … Continue reading →

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Materialism vs Spiritualism

Posted on February 22, 2011 by gokulmuthu

Many people who proclaim to be materialists are actually spiritual if the surface of their logic is scratched a bit. Materialism can be defined as the position that there exists nothing but matter. Physical matter (including field, energy, etc) is … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Life

Posted on November 29, 2010 by gokulmuthu

Recently a friend asked me these questions on Facebook: * What do people mean by spirituality and what is the goal of spiritual life? * If a person honestly tries to seek spiritual knowledge for a prolonged period of time … Continue reading →

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Science, Religion and Philosophy

Posted on September 30, 2009 by gokulmuthu

Science tries to explain the reality around us and has been seeking to find the basic building block of the universe. Different religions in the world give their own models of the world, which are often conflicting with each other. … Continue reading →

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Evolution beyond Man

Posted on August 22, 2006 by gokulmuthu

What is unique about man? How is he different from other animals? The mind. That is what is different. Man – the very word says it. Man is a thinking animal. Animals have only the physical dimension. They are predominantly … Continue reading →

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