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On the Brahmin and the Aryan


Even if there is a superior caste such as Brahmins and even if there is a superior race such as … More

Aryan race, Brahmin, Care, Caste System, Casteism, Comapssion, Consideration, Dalit, Dharma, Differences between people, history, kindness, Love, Mental health, Nature vs Nurture, Philosophy, Prejudice, Racism, Religion, Spirituality

Pakistan Zindabad. India Zindabad


My younger brother called just now from the US and was reminding me about today’s T20 World Cup match between … More

Hinduism, India, Interfaith Dialogue, Islam, Jihad, Kaafir, pakistan, Pakistan Zindabad, Quran, Religion, Religious hatred, Vasudaiva Kutumbhakam

The Spiritual Quest & the Existential Angst — Philosophy Vs. Psychology


In response to my poem “The Sun is Always in the Sky” (https://selfrealization.blog/2026/02/15/the-sun-is-always-in-the-sky/), my clinical psychologist friend replied, “Next stop … More

Consciousness, Existential Angst, Hinduism, Indian Philosophy, Life, Meaning of life, Nididhyasana, Philosophy, Psychology, Purpose of life, Religion, SManana, Spiritual Quest, Spirituality, Suresvaracharya, Writing

The Truth about Caste System in India


ChatGPT, is there a correct and authentic historical record on whether Brahmins had exclusive monopoly on education? What kind of … More

Caste, Caste System in India, Hinduism, history, India, Jati, Religion, Spirituality, Varna

What is Maya? Swami Sarvapriyananda Reveals Its Shocking Relationship with Consciousness


In this profound Q&A session, Swami Sarvapriyananda addresses a deep question from a seeker: “What is the relationship between Maya … More

Advaita, Hinduism, Illusion, Lila, Maya, Swami Sarvapriyananda

We Are Not The Doers


These lines are a devotional reflection of surrender and grace, spoken from the voice of a devotee addressing Krishna (Kanhaiya). … More

Destiny, Free Will, God, Hinduism, Karma, Karma Yoga, Sense of Doership

The Futility of the Pursuit of Knowledge


My cousin was telling me the other day that she wanted to read up all the fields of knowledge, such … More

Knowledge, Mundaka Upanishad, Wisdom

7 Sayings


“Samsara is nirvana and nirvana is samsara. He who does not understand this is caught up in samsara.” “Samsara is … More

Divorce, God, Husbands, Maya, Nirvana, Quotable quotes, Quotations, Quote, Quotes, Samsara, Talaq, Wife, Woman

ChatGPT on Bhakti Yoga


I asked ChatGPT: Can you talk about one’s love for God or so-called self-realization in the context of the previous … More

Bhagavad Gita, Bhakti, Bhakti Yoga, Bible, Christianity, Devotion, God, Hinduism, India, Jesus, Love, Love for God, Maya, Meditation, Path of devotion, Pooja, Prayer, Pure love, Religion, Spirituality, Surrender, Transactional love, Worship

Maya


As I like to define, Maya is the false understanding that happiness lies outside, and what is on the outside … More

Avidya, Bondage, Happiness, Hinduism, Illusion, life philosophy, Maya, Religion, Samsara, World

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