Right knowledge is the higher way to Triumph over Fear Sri Krishna says in Gita: ashochyaan anvashochastwam prajnaavaadaamshcha bhaashasegataasoon agataasoomshcha naanushochanti panditaah // 2.11 // Krishna says to Arjuna:You grieve for those who are not to be grieved for; and yet you speak words of wisdom! The learned do not grieve for the departed andContinue reading “Vedanta teachings to overcome fear”
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The Power of Devotion to God
A way to freedom and fearlessness In Bhakti, one can experience total freedom from fear and worry. A devotee transcends worldly sorrows and pains. A pure devotee has no selfish desires, including the desire for liberation. Bhakti in one’s heart is kindled by the grace of the Guru, by being in the company of otherContinue reading “The Power of Devotion to God”
Need Self Discipline & Faith to defeat Virus
Practical self disciplines to come over Covid-19 We are all now facing great challenges and uncertainties due to Covid-19 and current situation in India especially Second wave of the Virus is causing more harm to health of the beings than earlier. In these times we all should hold our nerves and should not get panicContinue reading “Need Self Discipline & Faith to defeat Virus”
Swami Vivekananda Response to Epidemic in 1899
Lets relate to current Pandemic Responses and to improvise the Situation in India When the Plague first made its appearance in Calcutta in May 1898, Swamiji, along with other sannyasis including Swami Sadananda and Bhagini Nivedita wanted to start relief operations immediately to help the afflicted. The plague epidemic that seized Calcutta created mass hysteria. TheContinue reading “Swami Vivekananda Response to Epidemic in 1899”
Shankara Jayanthi – 17th May
Note: The content is drawn from Swami Sivananda article on Shankara Jayanthi of Divine Life Society, Rishikesh Religion is Realization Religion is realization; it is not mere learning—this is the divine message which stands deeply in the minds of every Hindu. This is not a mere fancy. This is not a mental conception. This isContinue reading “Shankara Jayanthi – 17th May”
A Grand Synthesis by Indian Ancient Philosophy on Cosmos: Discerning Ancient Wisdom from Modern Science
Juturi Ravi Kumar Reddy *Associate Professor, Shri Vishnu College of Pharmacy, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India – 534202 Abstract In the most ancient Indian texts, in the Rigveda, one of the hymns famously known as ‘nasadiya suktham’ says when there was neither existence nor non-existence what existed? In profound depths what existed at the beginning fromContinue reading “A Grand Synthesis by Indian Ancient Philosophy on Cosmos: Discerning Ancient Wisdom from Modern Science”
Aim of meditation and its accomplishment in Patanjali yoga and Vedanta
Juturi Ravi Kumar Reddy, Department of Regulatory Affairs, Shri Vishnu College of Pharmacy, Andhra Pradesh, Bhimavaram Abstract This article comprehends the actual goal, philosophy and practice of meditation prescribed in the ancient Yoga system of Patanjali and Vedanta. Meditation is very popular in present days, especially in the west becoming increasingly popular and rightly soContinue reading “Aim of meditation and its accomplishment in Patanjali yoga and Vedanta”
Advaita Vedanta answer to the hard problem of consciousness: A philosophical review
Ravi Kumar Reddy JuturiDepartment of Regulatory Affairs, Shri Vishnu College of Pharmacy, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India Abstract For thousands of years, human beings have been exploring the fundamental nature of the world and the self. In this process, modern science and Vedanta philosophy do not differ in conceiving the physical body as a material andContinue reading “Advaita Vedanta answer to the hard problem of consciousness: A philosophical review”