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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

Can I Interest You in Philanthropy?


It is said that one’s left hand should not know what one’s right hand is giving in charity. True. But, … More

Altruism, Charity, Philanthropy

Mahavakya Viveka – 4 Parts | Swami Sarvapriyananda


The Mahavakyas are “The Great Sayings” of the Upanishads, as characterized by the Advaita school of Vedanta. Most commonly, Mahavakyas are considered four in number: Prajnanam Brahma (प्रज्ञानम् … More

Aham brahmasmi, Ayam atma brahma, Consciousness is Brahman, I am Brahman, Maha vakya, Prajnanam brahma, Swami Sarvapriyananda, Tat tvam asi, That thou art, This very self is Brahman, Upanishads

My Old Mother


Love another all you may You have only a limited remit To relieve their pain and suffering And in the … More

Poem, Poem on Mother, Poem on Old Mother, Poetry

My 3 Books on Amazon


Preview my poetry at Philosophical Roller Coaster: A Book of Poetry My other two books are: “Happiness and Consciousness: Your Guide … More

Books on Advaita, Books on indian Philosophy, Books on Nonduality, Books on Spirituality, Books on Vedanta, Poem, Poetry, Poetry on philosophy, Poetry on western philosophy

What Is Truth, What Is Love?


Is it the Truth that I seek Or is it love How can one tell? Being in love with the … More

Love, Poem, Poetry, Truth, Truth and Love

Nisargadatta Maharaj on Meditation and Knowledge


Knowledge, Meditation, Nisargadatta Maharaj

Enlightenment


All of us are headed towards enlightenment (or indeed, as some say we are already always enlightened, but we are … More

Enlightenment, Liberation, Nirvana, Ramana Maharshi quotes, Self-realization

“There Are No Others”


All-pervading Consciousness is what I’m after I renounce all of you, all you names-and-forms With no substantial reality than say … More

Consciousness, Consciousness (Awareness), Poem, Poetry, Pure Consciousness

Ramana Maharshi – “Go Vegetarian”


Ramana Maharshi on Vegetarianism as the Correct Diet Devotee: What diet is prescribed for a sadhak (one engaged in spiritual … More

Diet, Ramana Maharshi, Sattvic diet, Vegetarian, Vegetarianism

PAPERBACK of My Book on Western Philosophy Now Available on Amazon.com


Poem, Poetry, Poetry on western philosophy, Western Philosophy, Western Philosophy in verse

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