Karma has become a household word. Among the five subjects described in Bhagavad-gita, it is unique. The other four, namely, time, the soul, matter and the Absolute are all eternal — karma alone is …
WHAT IS THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH (ISVARA)?
The Absolute Truth is the ultimate source of all energies. The personal feature of God is the original, ultimate aspect of the Absolute. By understanding this, we also understand all spiritual and …
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WHAT IS A GURU AND HOW TO RECOGNIZE ONE
The word guru is a well-known import from the ancient Sanskrit vocabulary. In Sanskrit, it means a revered teacher who is firmly grounded in knowledge. While the word guru has since received a number …
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WHAT IS MATTER?
Matter is an eternal energy of the Absolute Truth, God. The soul and time are also eternal, but karma is temporary. Study of these five subjects helps us better understand the nature of our world, and …
WHAT IS THE SOUL?
From the ancient saying “Know Thyself” to modern identity politics, people have always recognized that who we are matters. Self-concept supports any number of uniquely human pursuits. In spiritual …
VEDIC MEDITATION: AN OVERVIEW
Vedic meditation is a calm state of mind, arrived at by mindfulness. The practice of meditation is at once ancient and contemporary, local and worldwide. Whether you need peace of mind, or the mental …