While pointing out some of the excesses that have crept into the popular tales around Kr̥ṣṇa, the author asks us not to shirk them but to look at them in the light of discernment.
Tag: <span>gita</span>
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Gita Govinda of Jayadeva and the Bhakti Movement
The effect of Gita Govinda has been central to the development of Vaishnavism.
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The farrago of false equivalence
Equating Hindu dharma with proselytizing religions has been the bane of Hindu society.
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Dharmic Knowledge: Essence and significance in the modern age
The lack of understanding of Dharmic knowledge and its gradual dilution has left a void in our society which has been filled by self-proclaimed experts who act as scholars.
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Factors hindering ‘Total Revolution’ in India
The change as envisioned by JP Narayan still has familiar roadblocks to contend with in its path.
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The Purpose of Defending Dharma
Dharmic principles form the bedrock upon which Indic civilization has thrived and hence need to be propagated as well as defended.
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Nachiketa and the Secret of Death
The young Nachiketa approaches Yama as directed by his father and is granted three wishes for his bravery.
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Ajanta and Ellora – How a higher purpose is imperative to achieve greatness
The magnificent architecture of the caves could only be envisioned by people with a higher purpose than by merely those who wanted to create an art form.
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Karmayoga is not workaholism
Neither overwork nor the giving up of work but detachment is the hallmark of the Karmayogi according to the Gita.