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Quotes from Dr.Radhakrishnan’s "Hindu View of Life"

Posted on July 22, 2015 by gokulmuthu

The book “Hindu View of Life” is the transcript of a series of lectures given in 1926 at Manchester College, Oxford. The second chapter of the book: “Conflict of Religions: The Hindu Attitude” is a must-read for all Hindus and non-Hindus. It will … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Quotes from Swami Vivekananda

Posted on July 21, 2015 by gokulmuthu

Here are some inspiring quotes from the Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda. References are given for further pursuit. Strength We are responsible for what we are, and whatever we wish ourselves to be, we have the power to make ourselves. … Continue reading →

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Karma and Surrender

Posted on May 9, 2015 by gokulmuthu

A friend recently asked, “Isn’t it unfair to free a person from karma if he surrenders to God, as Krishna mentions in the Gita 18.66?” Here is the answer. Every action creates an consequence that has to be faced sooner or … Continue reading →

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Complexity of Hinduism

Posted on April 17, 2015 by gokulmuthu

(This paper was presented at International Conference on Communal Harmony & Nation Building at Benaras Hindu University, on 15-16 June 2015. The Conference was jointly organized by Department of Political Sciences, BHU and Islamic Students Organization.) Understanding the Complexity and Dynamism of Hinduism … 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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