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The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita in Five Verses

The Bhagavad Gita is timeless guide on how to live a fulfilled life. Its message is universal and fundamental to attaining inner peace. This blog lists the five most essential teachings that Krishna imparted to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.

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Women in the Ramayana

Women participated as equals in Vedic society, and mistreating a woman was seen as a serious crime. This sense of gender equality stems from Vedanta, which teaches the principle of oneness.

Everything we observe is a manifestation of universal consciousness. Whether you are male or female, you are fundamentally the same Brahman.

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Why Hinduism is not a religion

Religion relies on faith and strict obedience to its laws.

The philosophy of Hinduism, Vedanta, requires critical thinking because it is founded on inquiry rather than blind belief.

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Understanding Dharma: Why Rama agreed to go into exile

Dharma is not about blindly following morality. It is about critical thinking that enables making intelligent choices and performing unselfish actions, always with the good of the many in mind.

Rama was a knower of dharma who understood the subtleties of righteous action.

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