Prakarana Granthas are introductory texts that explain the basic concepts of Vedanta. They prepare students to understand the deeper meanings of the wisdom found in the Upanishads. Bhaja Govindam is one such short text composed of thirty-one verses. The verses…
Navaratri is one of the biggest festivals in Hindu calendar spanning nine nights culminating in Vijayadashami on the tenth day. It glorifies worship of the Universal Mother in various forms and is celebrated in different parts of India in different…
Neutralization Posted by gurukripa (CAVEAT: The following write up on ‘Neutralization’ is based on teachings of Swami Parthasarathy & subsequent group discussions by students of Vedanta Academy) What is Neutralization? Neutralization is a state where a person derives no pleasure…
Gita and Counseling Posted by gurukripa Shankara’s commentary on Bhagavad Gita starts only from second chapter. The first chapter – which portrays the battle field and describes the anguish of Arjuna – is not commented upon, as Lord Krishna says…
Spontaneity of Creation Posted by gurukripa (The following write up is inspired by teachings of Swami Parthasarathy) Mundaka Upanishad chapter 1 section 1 mantra 7 explains the spontaneity of creation of universe from Brahman with the help of 3 powerful…
Self is the teacher. Self is the taught. Self is the subject Lord Ganesha Posted by gurukripa Various gods and goddesses in Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) are nothing but manifestations and representations of the Supreme God, Brahman. These gods and goddesses…
Self is the teacher. Self is the taught. Self is the subject. Cricket & Vedanta Posted by gurukripa (The following write up is inspired by the discourse of Srivatsa Jayarama Sarma, the great Upanyasaka & Samskrit scholar.) Cricket is a…