Articles
(In alphabetical order.)
Adhyasa Bhashyam
A page with an article written by Subhanu Saxena on Shri Shankara's introduction to the Brahma Sutra Bhashya, also called as the AdhyAsa Bhashyam.
Adhyatma Ramayana
A page with an article written by Shri Anand Hudli on the adhyAtma rAmaayaNa.
Advaitic Mananam on Gita shloka 2:12 & 2:13 With a Critique of Dvaita Remarks
V. Subrahmanian takes up the Dvaita interpretation of these shlokas for a close analysis so as to evaluate the truth and strength of these remarks.
Ganesh Chaturthi Legends and Prayers
A page with an article written by Shri Anand Hudli on the legends and prayers associated with lord Ganesha.
Gyana Yoga in the Srimad Bhagavatam
An old post to the list by Karthik on the explanation of Gyana Yoga in the Srimad Bhagavatam
Hindu Dharma
A fascinating and erudite exposition of all aspects of our Dharma by Swami Chandrashekharendra Saraswati of Kanchi
The Import and Significance of the word matparaH in Verse 2.61 of the BhagavadgitA
An essay by a sadhaka who wishes to remain anonymous describing Shankaracharyas intepretation of this word contrasted with vishishtadvaita and dvaita interpretations and defense of the Advaita intepretation by later Advaitins. (PDF format)
Panchayatana Puja
A page with some description of the panchAyatana puja and it's methodology and significance. (this page is work in progress)
Presentation of the the teaching of mithyatva in the Bhagavadgita
An essay by V. Subrahmanian on this important topic in the light of Shankaracharyas bhashya on Gita 2.16 (MS Word format)
Rig Vedic Ramayana
This is a series by Anand Hudli on the Ramayana found in the Rig Veda.
The series has a total of five parts.
* Part 1
* Part 2
* Part 3
* Part 4
* Part 5
Significance of the name Advaita
A Dialog between Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Chandrashekhara Bharati (Shringeri Mathadhipati 1912-1954) and a disciple who seems to have some knowledge about shastras and advaita.
Shiva = The Supreme
An article by Kartik showing that not just Vishnu Bhagavan but Shiva Bhagavan is also shown as the Supreme being by the shastras.
The Humbling of Banasura
A retelling of a story from the Bhagavata Purana by Swami Jyotirmayananda and its Vedantic meaning originally published in the April, 2006 issue of Tattvaloka Magazine". (PDF format.)
The Foundations of Adhyasa
An exploration of the Advaitic concept of Adhyasa by S. Jayanarayanan based on Shri Shankara's Bhashya on Brahma Sutra 3.3.53-55.
The Riddle of Fate and Free Will
Another dialog between Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Chandrashekhara
Bharati and a disciple.
The Utility of God
A Dialog between Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Chandrashekhara Bharati and an agnostic youth, published in the Oct/Nov 1997 issue of Tattvaloka magazine from "Dialogues with the Guru", recorded by Sri R. Krishnaswami Aiyar, published by Shankara Vidya Kendra, Paschim Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057. Contributed by Shri Sunder Hattangadi.
Vedantic Significance in Ramayana
A page with an article written by Swami Chinmayananda on the Vedantic significance of the Ramayana. Reproduced for the list with permission by a member.