Category: Philosophy and Wisdom
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The Art of Detached Action: A Deeper Look at Karma-Yoga
A common question often arises in spiritual circles: If the ultimate goal is to worship the Supreme Lord, and if He alone grants all results, then what is the point of performing any action at all? Would it not be better to abandon all duties and engage solely in devotion? This is not a new…
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The Unjust World
Many people in this world feel dejected when they see others, who seem less qualified than them, occupying better positions or enjoying greater success. For instance: These observations often lead us to question: Such thoughts continuously plague our minds, creating feelings of frustration, envy, and self-doubt. What we fail to understand is that the beauty…
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Transcending Division: Embracing Unity and Love in a Dualistic World
In today’s society, there seems to be a constant narrative of division and competition: man vs. woman, Indians vs. Americans, this group vs. that group. There is an incessant fight to establish who is superior and who is inferior. Even if one wins in this race momentarily, it doesn’t ensure victory the next time. Superiority…
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What is Love?
The word “love” is frequently heard in films, among celebrities, and in everyday life. In almost every relationship, we use the word “love.” But what is love? It’s rarely understood. Often, what is called love is actually lust. Love means pure selflessness for the pleasure of the beloved without any personal motive, whereas lust involves…
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The Lesson of Humility: Kalidasa’s Encounter with the Goddess of Wisdom
After travelling long through a forest, Kalidasa reached a village. He felt very thirsty and looked around for water. He saw an old woman drawing water from a well. He went up to her and asked her for water. She agreed to give him water, but asked him to first introduce himself, “Who are you?…
