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.
Category: Bhagavad Gita
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
Bhagavad Gita on Karma Yoga
(Source: A. Shah, Glimpses of World Religions, Jaico Publishing House) The law of Karma is the conservation of moral energy. … More
Know Thyself 