Category Archives: Readings
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Dhammapada–Chap 3–The Mind
Leave a commentMarch 12, 2013 by styagi68
Another observation about Dhammapada–it is collection of sayings of Buddha as recalled by his disciples at the time of his …
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Dhammapada–Chap 2–On Conscientiousness
Leave a commentMarch 11, 2013 by styagi68
This in continuation of reading of Dhammapada. Please see introduction here https://analyticalfaith.wordpress.com/2013/03/08/dhammapada-chap1-the-twin-verses/ Verse 21-22: Mindfulness (awareness) is way to nirvana (ultimate …
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Dhammapada–Chap1–The Twin Verses
1March 8, 2013 by styagi68
Dhammapada is the earliest (and arguably the most authentic) of Buddhist texts. The story goes that at the time of Buddha’s death …
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Which scripture next?
4March 4, 2013 by styagi68
Please suggest which scripture should we explore next……here are my selections. Most of these would required further prioritization (as there …
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Gita–Summary
1March 4, 2013 by styagi68
Today I have completed the reading and writing on Gita which I started about two months back in early January …
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Gita–Moksha Opdesha–Final Revelations for Salvation–Chap 18
1March 3, 2013 by styagi68
This is the final chapter comprising 78 verses. It covers many of the topics covered in the earlier chapters. Verse …
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Gita–Shradhatraya Vibhag Yog–Three Divisions of Material Existence–Chap 17
Leave a commentFebruary 26, 2013 by styagi68
In this chapter we get the details of types of activities and habits which lead to various material modes (guna). …
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Gita–Daivasura Sampad Vibhag Yog–The Divine and Demonaic Natures Defined–Chap 16
Leave a commentFebruary 25, 2013 by styagi68
In this chapter, Krishna describes the attributes of the good and the bad. This is the prescriptive part of the sermon. Verse …
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Gita–Purushotam Yog–Realization of the Ultimate Truth–Chap 15
2February 24, 2013 by styagi68
Verse 1-2: Krishna starts with a metaphor -A tree with the roots on the top and branches at the bottom is known …
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Gita–Gunatraya Vibhaga Yog–The Three Qualities of Material Nature–Chap 14
2February 21, 2013 by styagi68
In this chapter Krishna further explains the three qualities of material universe–goodness, passion and ignorance. He preaches that the journey …
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