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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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Liberation and the steps to it

Posted on November 12, 2014 by gokulmuthu

Moksha (liberation) is merely dropping the deep rooted wrong notion that ‘I am an individual’. Dropping a deep rooted notion usually involves these steps: 1. Be open minded by dropping biases 2. Calm down to be able to listen 3. … Continue reading →

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Essentials of Spiritual Life

Posted on May 12, 2014 by gokulmuthu

Here is a list of essentials of spiritual life for people who are really serious about it. Spiritual life is the sustainable and practical way to be happy, joyous, peaceful and resilient to the ups and downs of life. Stop … Continue reading →

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What is the Goal of Life?

Posted on February 26, 2014 by gokulmuthu

People of other religions, and often Hindus themselves, are confused about what is the Ultimate Goal of Life according to Hinduism. This confusion arises because Hinduism caters to people of various levels of spiritual development. Though Hinduism puts forth a … Continue reading →

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