Freedom
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Why External Enjoyments Create Bondage
Most of us seek external enjoyments for a very simple reason. We want to relax, have fun and feel good. After a tiring week, we want good food, entertainment, shopping, social media, travel or other sensory pleasures. There is an expectation that these experiences will refresh us and make us happy. And they often do.… Continue reading
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The Prison of Body and Mind
Have you ever felt trapped by your own mind? The same fears keep returning, old memories continue to disturb you, desires pull you in different directions and sometimes even your own thoughts seem beyond your control. At other times, the body itself can feel limiting. It becomes tired, falls sick, grows older and demands constant… Continue reading
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Karma Yoga: The Secret to Inner Freedom
When most people hear the term Karma Yoga, they imagine charity, volunteering, or helping those in need. While these are certainly noble actions, they do not capture the true meaning of Karma Yoga as taught in the Bhagavad Gita and explained by Swami Vivekananda. Karma Yoga is not defined by the work we do. It… Continue reading
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Vivekananda – The Mystery of the Three Walls
Why We Feel Stuck in Life — According to Vivekananda Most people don’t fail because they lack talent.They fail because they are trapped. This is what Swami Vivekananda tried to explain through a powerful metaphor he called “The Mystery of the Three Walls.”It is one of his clearest teachings on human limitation and why freedom… Continue reading