Friday, July 18, 2025
post-The Joy of Silent ServiceThe Joy of Silent Service

Much of the social service by priests and nuns in Mumbai is done silently, perhaps in keeping with Jesus Christ’s teaching, “when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing."    

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post-Swami Vivekananda: More Revolutionary than Gandhi and NehruSwami Vivekananda: More Revolutionary than Gandhi and Nehru

Swami Vivekananda was more revolutionary than Gandhi and Nehru, The two leaders may be credited in helping to free India from British rule, but it was the revolutionary yogi who was the one first responsible for really awakening the nation to the call for pūrṇa svarājya—complete, unfettered independence—much before Gandhi and Nehru did.

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post-Guru Dutt Lived Briefly, but Echoes EternallyGuru Dutt Lived Briefly, but Echoes Eternally

The hearts of the whole nation aches, as we remember the sad story of Guru Dutt on his hundredth birthday.

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post-Bringing the Buddha Home—and to the OfficeBringing the Buddha Home—and to the Office

When we bring the Buddha into our offices, homes, and everyday lives—with mindful action and a change of heart—we create a world that works well, feels kind, and lives in peace.

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post-Seeing Life Through the Lens of Your Favourite SongsSeeing Life Through the Lens of Your Favourite Songs

Songs are our friend, philosopher and guide.

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post-Bhagavad Gita at Work, Business, Home, in Marriage and Community LivingBhagavad Gita at Work, Business, Home, in Marriage and Community Living

The role of the Bhagavad Gita at the workplace, in business, home, in marriage and community living. The Gita teaches us how to live and work wisely. It’s a blueprint for courageous, balanced, and ethical action in a chaotic world

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post-Discovering the Real Christ: Jesus An Oriental Taught by Indian SagesDiscovering the Real Christ: Jesus An Oriental Taught by Indian Sages

A journey of discovery of the real Christ,; Paramahansa Yogananda’s explanation of true Christianity.

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post-Yogi and Nationalist: How Vivekananda and Tilak Lit the Fire of FreedomYogi and Nationalist: How Vivekananda and Tilak Lit the Fire of Freedom

An analysis on the role of Swami Vivekananda and Lokmanya Tilak in India’s freedom struggle. Vivekananda laid the spiritual groundwork and Tilak translated it into political action. Together, they symbolise the indivisibility of India’s spiritual and national awakening.

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post-Vivekananda and Bose: Soul and Flame of Indian NationalismVivekananda and Bose: Soul and Flame of Indian Nationalism

Swami Vivekananda and Subhas Chandra Bose shared a common dream—a free, awakened and ethical India. Their paths diverged—Vivekananda chose inner awakening, Bose militant resistance. Vivekananda ignited the soul-force of Vedanta, Bose embodied its power in rebellious action.

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post-The Path to Truth: Why Limiting Pleasure is EssentialThe Path to Truth: Why Limiting Pleasure is Essential

There is an eternal ongoing debate on whether the path to spirituality requires leading a simple life. Or is okay to pursue a path of pleasure and still be spiritual?

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post-Aging is not a decline but an evolution: Arnold SchwarzeneggerAging is not a decline but an evolution: Arnold Schwarzenegger

Hollywood’s iconic action hero Arnold Schwarzenegger’s life offers a blueprint for aging, not as a decline, but as an evolution. For those seeking to remain vital with age, Arnold’s example is clear: train smart, eat clean, stay positive, and never stop contributing.

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post-From Pauper to King: The Equalising Power of Yogananda’s MeditationFrom Pauper to King: The Equalising Power of Yogananda’s Meditation

By reviving Kriya Yoga and presenting meditation as both a science and a sacred art, Paramhansa Yogananda made accessible the eternal truths of yoga to all, irrespective of caste, class or creed. Yogananda’s teachings on meditation indicate that the bliss experienced in meditation is not the prerogative of one exclusive group, but a path open to all.

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post-Vivekananda and Bhagat Singh: The Yogi Inspired the Revolutionary Freedom FighterVivekananda and Bhagat Singh: The Yogi Inspired the Revolutionary Freedom Fighter

Bhagat Singh transformed Swami Vivekananda’s call for heroic spirituality into a political struggle for justice. In that transformation, the hero of the freedom struggle built a bridge between spiritual nationalism and revolutionary activism in India’s freedom movement.

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post-How to transcend ordinary human experience with reality shiftingHow to transcend ordinary human experience with reality shifting

Evolve spiritually, heal yourself and build a harmonious future by transcending ordinary human experience with the help of reality shifting that has affinity with Vedantic philosophy.

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post-Maratha Warrior-King Shivaji was Revolutionary Yogi Vivekananda’s HeroMaratha Warrior-King Shivaji was Revolutionary Yogi Vivekananda’s Hero

Vivekananda looked upon Shivaji as a hero and exhorted the youth of India to be heroes like the Maratha warrior-king.

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post-Dreams Can Heal You and the PlanetDreams Can Heal You and the Planet

Lucid dreams can heal you and the planet. Lucid dreamers have reported lasting recovery from grief, reversing disease, and healing relationship trauma.

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post-Pope Francis: A Messiah of the PoorPope Francis: A Messiah of the Poor

Pope Francis’ life was a testament to his belief that true wealth lies not in material possessions, but in service to God and humanity. He will be remembered for reviving the belief that the Church was meant to serve the poor.

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post-Vivekananda: ‘Nationalism Should be Spiritual and Rooted in Dharma’Vivekananda: ‘Nationalism Should be Spiritual and Rooted in Dharma’

Vivekananda propagated the spiritualisaton of nationalism, as he believed that patriotism should be rooted in dharma. His revolutionary vision of nationalism inspired generations of Indian freedom fighters to blend activism with asceticism and courage with compassion.

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