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Need of Vivekananda Study Circles in Educational Institutions

Posted on July 22, 2024 by gokulmuthu

(An edited version of this article was published in the 15th year Souvenir of Vivekananda Study Circle at IISc, Bangalore. Here is the link to the complete Souvenir with several interesting and inspiring articles.) Swami Vivekananda has a special significance … Continue reading →

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Guidelines for Devotees of Ramakrishna Math

Posted on January 26, 2023 by gokulmuthu

Swami Ranganathanandaji Maharaj is said to have written this list of ten guidelines for the devotees of Ramakrishna Math. (Highlights are mine.) 1. Be regular and steady in your spiritual practices. This is the best way of serving one’s Guru. … Continue reading →

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Raja Yoga and Jnana Yoga of Swami Vivekananda

Posted on January 25, 2023 by gokulmuthu

The science of Râja-Yoga proposes to put before humanity a practical and scientifically worked out method of reaching this truth. … They [Yogis] ask us to take up the method and practice honestly, and then, if we do not find … Continue reading →

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Inter Religious Harmony

Posted on November 14, 2021 by gokulmuthu

This is the transcript of the extempore talk given by me at Inter Religious Harmony Movement, Ashirvad, Bangalore, a Jesuit organization to promote inter religious harmony. This talk was given as the keynote speaker in their Deepavali Celebrations on 14 … Continue reading →

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FAQ on Swami Vivekananda

Posted on August 9, 2020 by gokulmuthu

Here are a few questions that people raise about Swami Vivekananda. I have given my answers to them. 1. What is Swami Vivekananda’s message to the people of today’s India? Swami Vivekananda urged the people of India to be aware … Continue reading →

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