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Author: D. Samarender Reddy

Philosopher & Poet. Holds degrees in Medicine (MBBS) and Economics (MA, The Johns Hopkins University). Certified programmer. An avid reader. Worked in various capacities as a medical writer, copywriter, copyeditor, software programmer, newspaper columnist, and content writer. Amazon Author Page - https://www.amazon.in/stores/D.-Samarender-Reddy/author/B0CB7PMW36

Upanishads vs. Western Philosophy


He who reads and understands the Upanishads says: 1. The Truth is Consciousness (Prajnanam Brahma). (ontology) 2. I am the … More

Comparative philosophy, Upanishads, Western Philosophy

π‘πšπ¦πšπ§πš 𝐌𝐚𝐑𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐑𝐒 𝐨𝐧 π’π°πšππ‘𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚


Mr. Ranganathan, I. C. S: In Srimad Bhagavad Gita there is a passage: One’s own dharma [swadharma] is the best; … More

Dharma, Duty, One's Duty, One's Own Dharma, Paradharma, Ramana Maharshi, Swadharma

The Absolute Truth of Nisargadatta Maharaj


from I Am That: Dialogues with Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj Maharaj: You are all drenched for it is raining hard. In … More

Absolute truth, Illusion, Nisargadatta Maharaj, Pain, Pleasure, Real world, Reality

Ultimate Truth


“God is also part and parcel of this dream world of ours. When we wake up from the dream called … More

Absolute truth, God, Quotable quotes, Quote, Quotes

God Is Being Naughty


“God has put us in Double Jeopardy. Firstly, He makes us feel we have lost several things precious, like happiness, … More

God, Naughty God, Quotable quotes, Quote, Quotes

Love Is Selfish


“I think ultimately love (only romantic?) is a selfish thing. Love happens when a person of the opposite sex (here … More

Love, Quotable quotes, Quote, Quotes

Who Am I? – Ramana Maharshi – HWL Poonja – Nisargadatta Maharaj (2008 Documentary)


Nisargadatta Maharaj, Papaji, Ramana Maharshi, Who am I?

Whither Freedom?


“As long as you want to use the body-mind given you for your own purposes such as fulfilling your own … More

Freedom, Quotable quotes, Quote, Quotes, Renunciation, Vairagya

Sarvam Khalvidam Brahma


“Brahman or Self or Consciousness or Awareness or Truth or Reality appears as this world of names-and-forms to our five … More

Brahman, Nama-rupa, Name and form, Quotable quotes, Quote, Quotes, Sarvam khalvidam Brahma, World

Philosophy vs Religion


“Those who cannot understand and live by philosophy need religion.”—D. Samarender Reddy

Comparing religion and philosophy, Philosophy, Quotable quotes, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Religion vs Philosophy

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