philosophy
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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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Sharpen Your Buddhi
Have you ever known exactly what you should do, but still found yourself doing the opposite? You know you should exercise, avoid that unhealthy food, stop scrolling, or remain calm during an argument, yet the mind pulls you in another direction. This everyday struggle reveals an important distinction in Vedanta. The mind and the intellect… Continue reading
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Vivekananda on Idol Worship
One of the most common questions about Hinduism is simple: if God is infinite and present everywhere, why worship an image made of stone or metal? Swami Vivekananda addressed this question in a remarkably practical way. Rather than asking people to accept idol worship blindly, he explained why the human mind naturally uses forms and… 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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Rudra Granthi – The Final Obstacle
The spiritual journey begins by overcoming fear. It continues by loosening attachment. But Yoga says there is one final obstacle that is even more subtle. It is called the Rudra Granthi, the last of the three great knots described in the yogic tradition. This knot is associated with the Ajna Chakra, often called the third… Continue reading
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Brahma Granthi – The Root of Fear
Most of us spend a surprising amount of our lives trying to feel secure. We worry about money, our careers, relationships, health, and the future. Even when life appears comfortable, the mind often finds another reason to be anxious. Yoga suggests that this tendency has a deeper cause. It describes something called the Brahma Granthi,… Continue reading
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When the Mind Dissolves
Why do we practise Yoga? Many people begin Yoga to improve their health, reduce stress, or quieten the mind. These are wonderful benefits, but according to the great masters of Yoga and Vedanta, they are not the final destination. The ultimate goal of Yoga is much deeper. It is to realise that we have never… Continue reading
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