In Hindu tradition, revelation of truth is never closed
The world abounds with scriptures and literatures – sacred and profane – with religions and philosophies, schools of thought and systems. To these their adherents attach themselves with passion and...
BHAGAVAD GITA JAYANTI
Over five thousand years ago, a dazzling flash of brilliant light lit up the sky of human civilization. That spiritual effulgence was SRI KRISHNA’S appearance upon earth and His message in the BHAGAVAD GITA. This occasion is now known as...
Bhagavad Geeta as a Yoga Shastra is meant transform the seeker into self-realization
Every science has its twin aspects — theory and practice. Intellectual grasp of a subject is theory; its application is practice. Many a student of Vedanta or...
Bhagavad Geeta: The Gospel of Non-Attachment
The essence of true culture lies in its being based upon a spiritual sense of values and a spiritual outlook on life. The assertion of the essential divinity of man is the heart of...
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...
How to live in a tempting world with the Lord? Part 1
The Ramacharitamanasa tells us:‘The real self-interest of every person lies in cultivating Love and Devotion to the feet of the Lord – in Thought, Word and Deed....
Bhagavad Geeta is the mirror of all Vedantic Thought
The principles enunciated in the Scriptural Trinity go by the name of Vedanta. The word is a compound of Veda and Anta. It means the end or culmination of the...
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...
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...
