Jīvana-dharma-yoga

Philosophy Mar 12, 2024

Conclusions (Part 6)

But then, what is the use of lamenting over that? There is another side to this topic. We see this kind of admixture only among the rarefied urban population. T...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy Mar 19, 2024

Conclusions (Part 7)

Now, with the advent of democracy, our lives are full of constant turmoil. The king reigned over a kingdom that was subject to rule by a single ruler. Democracy...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy Mar 26, 2024

Conclusions (Part 8)

About the relationship between husband and wife In recent days, a school of political thought known as socialism is making a lot of commotion. Taking birth amo...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy Apr 03, 2024

Conclusions (Part 9)

Principle is more important than practice Whatever be the turmoil due to changing times, we should remember that it is related to our outer life and that it do...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy Apr 09, 2024

Conclusions (Part 10)

udāracaritānām tu vasudhaiva kuṭumbakam || bāndhavā viṣṇubhaktāśca svadeśo bhuvanatrayam || This is the opinion of the Gītā. When contact with foreign...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy Apr 16, 2024

Appendix (Part 1)

Thoughts on the Three Matas It has become common practice among us — notably among Brahmins — and especially among those who think they have understood the ess...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy Apr 23, 2024

Appendix (Part 2)

Vedanta is not antithetical to Christism or Islam. Even if we say that divine principle resides outside man, Vedanta does not say that it is wrong. antarbah...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy Apr 30, 2024

Appendix (Part 3)

One thing is established from this discussion of the history of philosophy; even though the testimony of the Vedas is necessary for all the three matas, since n...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy May 07, 2024

Appendix (Part 4)

A Subtle Concept The truth explained in this appendix is that of the paramārtha. We have explained earlier that truth is of three kinds:  (1) vyāvahārika...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy May 14, 2024

Appendix (Part 5)

The differences between the three matas are due to the various interpretations of the Śruti and not because of their acceptance or otherwise of Vedic testimony....

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy May 21, 2024

Appendix (Part 6)

The study of five aspects Let us now examine the difference between the three matas. Each mata has its many subtle processes and detailed specifications. That...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy May 28, 2024

Appendix (Part 7)

The result of human love is also the same. When a mother feeds her baby, dresses it up, and cuddles it, what does she expect in return? She only desires for her...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi