65. Path of integrity =17.03.08 CHENNAI: Scriptures and the Puranas point out that this earth is a very
sacred place and human birth is a...
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67. Transmigration =19.03.08 CHENNAI: Transmigration of the bonded soul is a basic concept of the Vedic
tradition and it is a corollary of the...
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69. Prophet of Islam =21.03.08 CHENNAI: Islam revolves around the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) who was
born in the city of Mecca in 570...
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71. Man’s birthright =24.03.08 CHENNAI: Liberation from rebirths is figuratively described in the
scriptural texts as “homecoming” and it...
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73. Goal of meditation =26.03.08 CHENNAI: The Upanishads reinforce the Lord’s Absoluteness and His all
pervading, all knowing and all...
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75. Hope for mankind =28.03.08 CHENNAI: The teachings of the Upanishads impart the knowledge of the Self
and also help us to follow the path of...
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Mar 13, 2009 4:04 pm
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77. The eternal truth =31.03.08 CHENNAI: The mystery of life poses an eternal enigma to every individual, no
matter what credentials one...
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79. Supreme knowledge =02.04.08 CHENNAI: The term “Upanishad” refers to a class of scriptural texts which
deal with the highest knowledge....
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Mar 19, 2009 12:29 pm
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81. Truth, a way of life =04.04.08 CHENNAI: Out of the immense diversity of life forms, birth as a human being
is difficult to get, and hence...
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Mar 21, 2009 10:09 am
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83. Divine intercession =07.04.08 CHENNAI: Hagiographical accounts are replete with instances of divine
intercession in the lives of saints and...
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85. Service to the devout =09.04.08 CHENNAI: The intense devotion of the Nayanmars transcended the bounds of
human love and won for them the...
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Mar 24, 2009 4:27 pm
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87. Intricacies of dharma =11.04.08 CHENNAI: The Ramayana highlights the value of dharma in many ways and
reinforces the practice of good deeds...
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89. Manifestation of Bhakti =14.04.08 CHENNAI: How to attain God is a question that has continued to baffle
countless generations. Great saints...
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91. Spiritual knowledge =16.04.08 CHENNAI: The fundamental teachings of Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) are based
on three texts collectively called...
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93. Mahavira’s teachings =18.04.08 CHENNAI: Bhagwan Mahavira was the 24th Tirthankara who propagated Jainism.
Before him there were 23...
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95. Epitome of surrender =21.04.08 CHENNAI: The Ramayana is revered in tradition as the testament of the
doctrine of Self-surrender...
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171. Renunciation & Abdication: A World of
Difference=29/3/06=T S SREENIVASA RAGHAVAN A thin line divides renunciation and abdication of...
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Apr 4, 2009 11:35 pm
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99. Inspirational devotion =25.04.08 CHENNAI: The Puranas and the Itihasas reveal the greatness of the Supreme
Being in His relationship to His...
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Apr 8, 2009 12:52 am
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101. The righteous path =28.04.08 CHENNAI: Scriptures stress that enlightenment is attained only through
practice of detachment and...
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103. Process of enquiry =30.04.08 CHENNAI: The definitive teaching of the Vedas is in the Upanishads which are
their final portion, and hence...
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Extremely dear to the wise man (who knows Me in reality), and he is
extremely dear to Me. Indeed all these are noble, but the man of wisdom is
My very self;...
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105. Source of eternal bliss =02.05.08 CHENNAI: Human beings, whether consciously or unconsciously, seek eternal
bliss and the pursuit of...
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Apr 22, 2009 3:57 pm
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108. Conquest of the mind =06.05.08 CHENNAI: The path to liberation is only for those who renounce the
attractions of the materialistic world and...
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110. Symbol of humility =08.05.08 CHENNAI: Every birth is significant since we are born to exhaust/experience
our Karma. All individuals must act...
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112. Identity of the Self =10.05.08 CHENNAI: The basis of spiritual experience is unshakable faith and the
Supreme Self is realised purely...
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Apr 26, 2009 9:37 pm
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114. The Self within =13.05.08 CHENNAI: The Kena Upanishad is a short one among the major Upanishads
commented upon by Sankara. The Sama Veda has...
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116. Instruction of truth =15.05.08 CHENNAI: Birth as a human being is rare to attain and according to the
scriptures it is the result of merit...
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Apr 28, 2009 12:48 pm
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118. The spiritual quest =17.05.08 CHENNAI: The Absolute Self (Brahman) is the cause of all existence and also
the one who directs all beings...
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120. Conquest of evil =20.05.08 CHENNAI: The Supreme Brahman, though without attributes (Nirguna Brahman)
reveals His many auspicious attributes...
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122. Law of Karma =22.05.08 CHENNAI: The law of Karma enjoins the immortal Atma to take a suitable birth
according to its Karmic deserts and...