When I say “Hindus are fools, Christians are fools, and Muslims—don’t even ask—are the biggest fools,” it is not about communities but about ignorance itself. Advaita Vedānta teaches that as long as we cling to rituals, dogmas, and imagined separations, we remain bound by Māyā. The fool is not the Hindu, Christian, or Muslim, but the mind that mistakes the finger pointing to the moon for the moon itself. Wisdom dawns only when we see beyond labels and realize the Self—one without a second. All else is shadow-play.
Category: Bhagavad Gita
Svadharma
Svadharma is the unique duty aligned with one’s nature, skills, and circumstances, emphasized in the Bhagavad Gita. It involves self-reflection and discovering personal strengths and passions to fulfill individual and societal roles. Unlike universal duties, svadharma is personalized, guiding moral and spiritual growth while fostering harmony in society.
Our Genius or Dullness is Not Our Genius or Dullness
A friend was saying that he admired the genius of the likes of Laplace, Feynman, and their ilk. While that … More
A Re-examination of the Caste System in India
Introduction A friend insisted that I write about the Caste System in India so that others in society can be … More
The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita
You are not the doer. God is the doer. Karma Yoga is action done without the sense of doership.
Do We Have Free Will? by Swami Medhananda
1-hr 8-min Video This lecture is based primarily on Swami Medhananda’s academic article, “Hard Theological Determinism and the Illusion of … More
The Finger Gazers
These days wherever I turn I am reminded I am a Hindu I protest Hinduism tells me I am Consciousness … More
Two-Word Summary of the Major Religions
Hinduism – “Know Thyself” Christianity – “Love Everyone” Islam – “Obey Allah” Buddhism – “Overcome Yourself”
Religious Scriptures
“All Religious Scriptures, be it Gita, Bible or Quran, contain only half-truths because as Ramana Maharshi said, ‘The only language … More
Bhagavad Gita on the Sense of Doership
The forces of Nature do all works. But due to delusion of ignorance people assume themselves to be the doer. … More