Jnana Yoga—The Path of Spiritual Insight
Jnana Yoga is the path of knowledge. Moksha is attained through Knowledge of Brahman. Release is achieved through realisation of the identity of the individual soul with the Supreme Soul or Brahman. The cause...
Sri Hanumaan Chalisaa
Famous yogi, Saint Goswami Tulsidas, composed Hanuman Chalisa in the 16th century. This timeless ode (devotional hymn) was written about Lord Hanuman and his one-pointed servitude to Lord Ram. Lord Hanuman is considered the embodiment of...
SRI RAMA: THE SUPREME EXEMPLAR OF APPLIED RELIGION
On this blessed occasion of Sri Raamnavami, let us imbibe in the ideal, the glory and ever living truth that Lord Sri Raam is to the universe. As a Sanatanee Hindu let...
VASANT-CHAITRA-RAAM NAVARAATRI
Our Hindu community commences Navaraatri today. This Navaraatri is unique in many ways. It is known by three main names—Vasant, Chaitra and Raam Navaraatri. Each name captures a legend, a historical event, a devotional moment and an opportunity...
The Visishtadvaita Philosophy of Sri Ramanuja Part 1/3
The Visishtadvaita is so called because it inculcates the Advaita or oneness of God, with Visesha or attributes. It is, therefore, qualified monism. God alone exists. All else that is seen are...
The Facts of Indian and Hindu History
India is the most tolerant country in the world. She has a very expansive heart. She includes all nations in the embrace of her love.
The Western nations are the descendants of the original...
Hindu Philosophy—Part 12
The Advaita Philosophy of Sri Sankara 2/2
The World—A Relative Reality
The world is relatively real (Vyavaharika Satta), while Brahman is absolutely real (Paramarthika Satta). The world is the product of Maya or Avidya. The unchanging Brahman appears as...
Hindu Philosophy—Part 11
The Advaita Philosophy of Sri Sankara 1/2
The first systematic exponent of the Advaita is Gaudapada, who is the Parama-Guru (preceptor’s preceptor) of Sri Sankara. Govinda was the disciple of Gaudapada. He became the preceptor of Sankara. Gaudapada...
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...
The Vedanta Philosophy—Introduction Part 2
Brahman, Maya and Jiva
Brahman
Brahman, the Absolute, after manifesting the elements, enters them. It is the Golden Person in the sun. It is the Light of the soul. It is ever pure. It is Sat-Chit-Ananda, one...
