The term ‘humanity’ in Confucius’s time was highly regarded, and he viewed human beings as being of one mind and spirit, which he described as “benevolence non maleficence”. In this way, he presented mankind as having the potential for positive and constructive change. He also felt that people should be respected as their equals, and …
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Adi Shankaracharya, was believed to be known as Lord Siva himself is truly seated at the top of the spiritual ladder of the Hindu religion. His unparalleled status in the tradition of Advaita Vedanta makes him the unchallenged authority on matters relating to the sacred science of life. A devotee of Lord Vishnu and Shiva …
Swami Vivekananda was a prominent student of both Rama Krishna and Lord Krishna. He attained naught but for his deep understanding of the Bhagvatam and for his non-egoistic, emotional sensitivity. He was born in Vrindavan, Assam, India and was a pupil of Ramakrishna. He became a sanyasis and later a full-fledged ascetic. He became an …
Sri Aurobindo means Teaching Boat-farer to the World. The greatest Indian philosopher, moralist, and educator who ever lived was born at the small state of Tamilnadu on the Indian subcontinent. He was called by the name Sri Aurobindo because that is the name of the city where he lived, and also because he used to …
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Mahatma Gandhi is perhaps one of the most popular and influential personalities of modern time. A respected leader among masses who are struggling for basic human rights, Gandhi is well known for his non-violent resistance to the British rule in India. With his non-violent methods, he created a strong awareness among masses that they have …
Upanishad talks about Lord Brahma, but in fact it talks about Madhvacharya. According to yoga sutras the concept of ‘Lord Brahma’ and ‘Lord Vishnu’ are two different entities. They are not the same thing, for they are different realities, which exist at separate ends of the universe. The basic difference between the two entities is …
The birthday is commemorated to celebrate the birthday of India s only Vice President, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan who was born on this day in 1908. He was also the first President of India. A former lawyer and a judge, he rose to prominence while serving as the first vice president of India, which is now …
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Wikipedia defines “Dharma” as “a term used to describe an ethical principle or practice that promotes knowledge and action.” With this definition in mind, one can see that it encompasses the concepts of all the major religions. However, as is evident from the countless scriptures, books, websites and other references that we consult everyday, there …
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Known as the City of Kings, Nagarjuna lies in the state of Orissa on the Bay of Bengal coast. Called the Golden City of South India by UNESCO, Nagarjuna has withstood the wrath of time. With its impressive forts, temples and palaces, this place is a storehouse of Mughal and Hindu culture with its rich …
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Yajnavalkya Rishi, known as Rishi Shastra, was the founder of Srimad Bhagvatam. He was a highly skilled and eccentric thinker who is credited with having devised many philosophical themes, such as those reflected in the Yoga Sutras. As the founder of Srimad Bhagvatam, he wrote numerous books on philosophy, mathematics and science, all of which …
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