Mantra for life and my 3 point test
Once, while I was on my way back from a trip to San Francisco and Las Vegas, I had various thoughts in my mind around…
Is Bhakti Yoga the only way to salvation?
Whenever anybody says “X” is the only way or “Y” is the only path, that should immediately raise suspicions. So, the matter deserves a closer…
Control
You cannot control Maya. You cannot control actions of others. You cannot control destiny. The only thing you can control is yourself- mind, thoughts, beliefs,…
If I am not this body, then what am I ?
I am not this body, but pure consciousness But if I am pure consciousness, then why am I saddled with all the disadvantages of a…
Wealth and Vedanta
When you earn money , or generate wealth, you are essentially converting your limitless potential into something tangible , realised and therefore, limited. So ,…
Duty
According to the Vedanta philosophy, our duty is twofold. One to realise our true nature as souls and understand our relationship with the Super Soul…
What is this Maya ? How can you be free of it ?
When I think about life – human life in particular – I see much to attract, fascinate, illuminate, inspire, enjoy, relish, savour and sustain –…
Vedanta and equilibrium
Nature and all her systems crave equilibrium. That is true for human beings as well. We may be born with the deficit of a certain…
Is spiritual knowledge useful in our everyday real lives ?
At first glance , the answer seems to be no. But upon some thought, you realise that spiritual knowledge is indispensable in making mortal life…
Personal God or Impersonal Brahman ?
The question of personal God versus the impersonal Brahman. Which idea is predominant ? Who is more powerful ? If one believes in the Personal…