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Gain Objectivity
The process of developing objectivity falls under two heads: Building a strong intellect Pursuing an ideal in life. Building the intellect is not the same as gaining intelligenc…
Everyday Lessons from the Bhagavad Gita
Many years ago, when I was introduced to the Gita classes taught by Gautamji (a senior disciple of Swami A. Parthasarathy) in New Jersey, I was pleasantly surprised that I could relate to the teaching…
An unexpected benefit from my Vedanta study
I never expected Vedanta to benefit me in so many ways in my practical life, even physical health. My weight loss journey had been a pendulum game for a number of years now. I would lose some, and it …
Art of Parenting
Parents have a difficult time relating to their children. They bitterly complain about ‘their independent and impertinent behaviour’. That they have gone out of control and stopped relating to the…
The 3 C’s to Success: Concentration, Consistency, Cooperation
Productivity in business, success in any endeavour requires continual intellectual application to three disciplines viz. concentration, consistency and cooperation. They are the rudiments of achieveme…
Thank God it’s Friday!
When you do a google search for the ‘happiest day of the work week’ – Friday is almost the only answer that fills the pages. A close second is research and opinions on why we should have a four-…
The Dilemma of Choice
Human actions emanate from either the mind or the intellect or a combination of both. The body executes action. But the body cannot act on its own. The actions of the body are driven by eithe…
Bhagavad Gita Retreat in New York
A student’s experience at the 3-day immersive retreat on the essence of Bhagavad Gita conducted by Vedanta USA. The program was conducted in September 2022 and aimed at bringing together spiritual s…
Giving Thanks!
As November draws to an end, it brings us closer to a favorite American holiday – Thanksgiving. A time when families travel far distances to get together, cook meals, celebrate and give thanks. A coll…
The Two Powerful Motivations in Life
The Two Motivations Desires manifest as two powerful motivations in life – acquisition and enjoyment. You want to acquire whatever you desire from the world. And after acquiring you long to e…
Time Management, a Key to Your Success
24 Hours for All Whatever one does, wherever that be, one has only 24 hours in a day. While the quantum remains the same for one and all the quality of time changes through the day. Few …
Love Vs. Attachment
One blunder in intellectual judgement is the failure to distinguish love from attachment. People everywhere believe that they possess love. Few understand the meaning and magnitude of love. Love is be…
