Narendranath Datta to Swami Vivekananda: The Transformative Journey under the Mentorship of Ramakrishna Paramhansa
In “The Transformative Journey of Narendranath Datta: From Seeker to Swami Vivekananda”, we explore the life of one of India’s most influential spiritual leaders, and how the mentorship of Ramakrishna Paramhansa played a crucial role in shaping his path. As a young man in Calcutta, Narendranath Datta was drawn to the mysteries of spirituality and…
Understanding Atman and Brahman
Atman and Brahman are both central concepts in the Indian spiritual tradition, particularly in the Vedanta philosophy. Atman is often translated as “self” or “soul,” and is considered to be the innermost essence of an individual. It is the individualized aspect of the ultimate reality, often referred to as Brahman. Brahman is the ultimate reality,…
Mundaka Upanishad – The Story of Svetaketu
Mundaka Upanishad is one of the primary texts of the Upanishadic tradition, which is considered to be a part of the Vedas. The Upanishads are ancient Indian texts that contain spiritual and philosophical teachings, and the Mundaka Upanishad is one of the most widely studied and commented upon Upanishads. Svetaketu The story of Mundaka Upanishad…
Katha Upanishad – The Journey of Nachiketa
The Katha Upanishad is an ancient Indian text that is considered one of the primary Upanishads, which are texts that contain spiritual teachings and philosophical ideas. The text is part of the Yajur Veda and is believed to have been written around 800-600 BCE. In this article, we’ll summarize the Katha Upanishad. The Katha Upanishad…
There is No Such Thing as NEW YEAR!
When in the new year? Here’s an excerpt from Swami Chinmayananda’s lecture explaining when is new year’s day. There is no such thing as New Year. The moment I change is the new year. All attempts at spiritual life are to bring about consciously a change for the better in ourselves. And we have got…
