Alexander had youth, wealth and power. He wanted to win the whole world. He was very successful in his endeavor. Winning various countries, he reached the bank of Sindhu river of India. There he met an Indian Saint. The Greeks had great regard for saints as their culture is somewhat similar to India. Aristotle had … Continue reading The value of Alexander the Great’s Kingdom
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Is the mind a special material element to which material laws don’t apply?
Is the mind a special material element to which material laws don't apply? Answer: The mind, intelligence and ego are subtle objects, so they are beyond the material laws as understood by current science. Actually, current science focuses on gross matter alone. The laws of physics can’t explain things which fall under paranormal phenomena. So, … Continue reading Is the mind a special material element to which material laws don’t apply?
How can we handle tragedies like Connecticut school massacres?
How can we handle tragedies like Connecticut school massacres? Answer: Such tragedies are heartbreaking, to say the least. It is at times like these, when the fragility of life at a material level is understood. If we are personally acquainted with these victims, we can offer solace and prayers for their recovery. Their loved ones … Continue reading How can we handle tragedies like Connecticut school massacres?
Is only heavy drinking harmful and occasional drinking good for health?
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6dsjFuNeFkTQ72kzqvxlgm Is only heavy drinking harmful and occasional drinking good for health? Answer: Does social or occasional drinking stay occasional? A little drinking doesn’t stay little. Alcohol is known to be addictive. Practically, no alcoholic starts off or no person drinking alcohol starts off thinking that I’ll become an addict one day! All addictions are … Continue reading Is only heavy drinking harmful and occasional drinking good for health?
What is your perspective on sex education in schools?
What is your perspective on sex education in schools? Answer: Sex is a basic biological drive which people automatically learn. As there is no need to teach one how to eat, or sleep, similarly people will learn about sex automatically. What people need is to regulate the sex drive. Much of the sex education today … Continue reading What is your perspective on sex education in schools?
What is the practical use of abstract philosophy when the world is facing so many practical problems?
What is the practical use of abstract philosophy when the world is facing so many practical problems? Answer: The practical problems that the world is facing are due to fundamental ignorance. The philosophy in the Vedic scriptures is meant to remove that ignorance. There are statements like satyam gnanam anantam, which tell us the nature … Continue reading What is the practical use of abstract philosophy when the world is facing so many practical problems?
Can one go back to God by following paths like Christianity and others?
Can one go back to God by following paths like Christianity and others? Answer: The criterion for going back to Godhead is the love of God. Going back to God is not a matter of religious denomination but of spiritual devotion. If one has developed the love of God, one can go back to Godhead … Continue reading Can one go back to God by following paths like Christianity and others?
What is the difference between ahankara as a concept and as an object?
What is the difference between ahankara as a concept and as an object? Answer: It is a part of material energy. All the other elements are tangible external objects. They do exist as objective entities. The various elements have an objective existence. Ego also has a conception. The content of false ego for an Indian … Continue reading What is the difference between ahankara as a concept and as an object?
Is the mind a special material element to which material laws don’t appl?
Answer: The mind, intelligence and ego are subtle objects, so they are beyond the material laws as understood by current science. Actually, current science focuses on gross matter alone. The laws of physics can’t explain things which fall under paranormal phenomena. So, it indicates that there are elements that are subtle, so the laws governing … Continue reading Is the mind a special material element to which material laws don’t appl?
Should we resist the mind or wait for it to calm down? What is the right way to control the mind?
Should we resist the mind or wait for it to calm down? What is the right way to control the mind? Answer: Dealings with the mind are like a war, and different strategies are required at different times. Sometimes neglect, sometimes resist. Letting the mind do what it wants, or doing what the mind wants, … Continue reading Should we resist the mind or wait for it to calm down? What is the right way to control the mind?
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