Hinduism travels from Truth to Truth
Hinduism recognizes that Religions originated at different times and places in answer to the circumstances and needs of the people. The Mahabharata says: “As the waters of various streams, having their sources at different...
Karthik Snaan is observed today
Today is the observance of Karthik Snaan or the holy bath in the Hindu month of Karthik. It is like so many other Hindu orthodox observances that continue to be observed with increasing fervor...
Hindu Philosophy—Part 10
The Schools Of Vedanta
The Sutras or aphorisms of Vyasa are the basis of the Vedanta philosophy. These Sutras have been variously explained by different commentators. From these interpretations have arisen several schools of philosophy, viz., Kevala...
VASUDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM—Part 2
Reality of Aapan Jaat—Tribalism
Tribalism is not adherence to one’s tribe. That is fine. Tribalism is adherence to one’s tribe without allowing a place for other tribes. It is the marginalization, trivialization or subjugation of the other...
Excellence and integrity sow the seeds for blessings
“Among thousands of men, scarcely one strives for excellence; and, of those striving for excellence, some rare one reaches the goal.”—Bhagavad Geeta 7:3
A person of excellence and integrity goes the extra...
Bhagavad Geeta: The Scripture Universal for Perfection Part 1/2
Certain criteria contribute to make a book universal in its character. The language in which it happens to be couched is not in itself of great consequence. The Bhagavad Gita has...
Austerity of the tongue
A King once told one of his servants to bring him the best meat from the market. The servant brought him a Tongue. The next day the King told the servant to bring him the...
VASUDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM—Part 1
The President of Chinmaya Mission suggested that we speak on the phrase “वसुधैव कु टुम्बकं .” It means that the whole earth is one family. Please pay attention to the word “earth” (vasudha). It is not merely...
True Motherhood embodies love, sacrifice, forbearance and selfless service
According to Hinduism, God manifests, maintains and contracts the universe, but the power with which these functions are performed is called Shakti, (Divine Energy) – the Divine Mother. This is the origin...
Massive turnout, spectacular performances of Raamleela hosted by IHC and SVCC
The Indian High Commission (IHC) and Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), Georgetown hosted a spectacular Raamleela performance on the lawns of SVCC last Thursday evening, just one day after...
