Sathuguru Jaggi Vasudev says “Religion is a very foreign thing to India”. Is he in denial of reality?

RELIGION IS FOREIGN TO INDIA , says Sathguru. It makes me wonder … Sathguru is undoubtedly a vigorous thinker and modern jet-age spiritualist. I truly admire him for his excellent articulation and communication skills . But if there is only thing I would fault him for as an ambassador-at-large for our ancient Indian spiritual traditionsContinue reading “Sathuguru Jaggi Vasudev says “Religion is a very foreign thing to India”. Is he in denial of reality?”

Mukkur Srimad Azhagiyasingar’s “arul mozhi” on “The 8 Maxims to live by” – Part-1 — My English Translation published in the September 2023 issue of Vainavan Kural (English)

(Part-2 in this series will be published in the October 2023 issue of Vainavan Kural next month). Sudarshan Madabushi

Is immortal Life really possible and even worth it? Decide for yourself after you reading this “Time Magazine” article

But if you want to know what I think about the subject, please carry on reading below: QUOTE : “Some scientists do believe that limited age-reversal is possible. In still controversial and contested work, researchers at Harvard Medical School have claimed they’ve rejuvenated older mice, and are currently testing whether the aging clock can beContinue reading “Is immortal Life really possible and even worth it? Decide for yourself after you reading this “Time Magazine” article”

Youtube Video of my Book Launch Event on 23 June 2023: “Epistles of a Prolific Pontiff”- “arul mozhi” of Srimad Mukkur Azhagiyasingar

Dear Friends,  Please take time out (about 30 mins) to view the attached video-clip on Youtube which is a audio-visual media report on the subject event.  Please do buy a copy of the book available for sale on Amazon, Flipcart and BlueRose websites at the links provided in the Description to the Video.  I willContinue reading “Youtube Video of my Book Launch Event on 23 June 2023: “Epistles of a Prolific Pontiff”- “arul mozhi” of Srimad Mukkur Azhagiyasingar”

English Version of the “Vote of Thanks Speech” in Sanskrit by M.K. Sudarshan at the Book Release Event of new book “Epistles of a Prolific Pontiff” at Sri Ahobila Matham, Selaiyur, Chennai – June 23, 2023

नमस्सभायै। अत्यन्तमानन्दस्यावसरो यत् चतुःचत्वांरिशत् पट्टे मूर्धाभिषिक्तानां मुक्कुर् अलगियसिङ्गर् इति प्रसिद्धानां श्रीमद्वेदान्तदेशिकयतीन्द्रमहादेशिकचरणानां “अरुलमोझि” इति स्वरचना “नृसिंहप्रिया” इति नाम्ना पत्रिकायां  1950 तः 1980 संवत्सरपर्यन्तं प्रकाशिता आसीत् इति सर्वे जानन्त्येव। एतस्याः “अरुलमोझि” इति नामकरचनायाः आङ्ग्लानुवादप्रकाशनसन्दर्भे ये, ये मामुपकृतवन्तः तेषां तेषां सर्वेषां कृते धन्यवादसमर्पणं मम आनन्दाय परिकल्पते तथा च कार्तज्ञविनिवेदनं मम कर्तव्यम् अपि अस्ति। ​ सर्वादौ पञ्चचत्वांरिशत् पट्टे मूर्धाभिषिक्तानांअलगियसिङ्गर श्रीमतां श्रीवण् शठकोपश्रीनारायणयतीन्द्रमहादेशिकानां चरणारविन्दयोः साष्टाङ्गपूर्वकं मम हार्दाः धन्यवादाः। इमे अस्मदाचार्याः 1998 तमे संवत्सरे अत्यन्तं दयया माम् समाश्रयणम् इति संस्कारेण संस्कृतवन्तः इति।  तदनन्तरं षड्चत्वांरिशत् पट्टे मूर्धाभिषिक्तानांअलगियसिङ्गार श्रीमद्वेदमार्गप्रतिष्ठापनाचार्य – परमहंस- परिव्राजकाचार्य –Continue reading “English Version of the “Vote of Thanks Speech” in Sanskrit by M.K. Sudarshan at the Book Release Event of new book “Epistles of a Prolific Pontiff” at Sri Ahobila Matham, Selaiyur, Chennai – June 23, 2023”

Vedic Studies and Tambrahm double-standards

There is no doubt that efforts of cultural organisations such as the above are very laudable initiatives. They must be appreciated . However, I’ve always wondered why these organisations are so particularly keen on promoting themselves with the message that they organise “authentic and simple talks” on Vedas , Upanishads, Bhagavath Gita etc… In ourContinue reading “Vedic Studies and Tambrahm double-standards”

The pandemic of human evil

What is Profit? As CAs and business managers we all know that the accounting definition of Profit is “the excess of revenue earned over expenditure incurred to earn it”. What is human endeavour ? In plain terms, it is nothing but the expending of effort. What is the purpose of the expenditure of human effort?Continue reading “The pandemic of human evil”

Philosophy bakes no bread… Our Gurus must turn bakers!

https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/across-campuses-a-crisis-of-philosophy/cid/1921909 This is a very sad state of affairs indeed in the same land where the Upanishads, the Brahma Sutra and the Bhagavath-Gita were written and have been cherished for centuries … and the same land where Vyasa, Gaudapada, Adi Sankara and Ramanujacharya were born, walked and philosophised … I’d say the blame lies squarelyContinue reading “Philosophy bakes no bread… Our Gurus must turn bakers!”

The New Indian Express dt. 12 August 2022 (Bangalore edition) carries a review of my published book : “THE NONDESCRIPT GOD: ABSTRACTION OR PARAGON?”

Sudarshan Madabushi

The 4 Human Quotients, Chinese Yin and Yang and the Vedantic “Purushaartha”

According to (Western clinical) Psychologists, there are four types of Intelligence: 1) Intelligence Quotient (IQ)2) Emotional Quotient (EQ)3) Social Quotient (SQ)4) Adversity Quotient (AQ) Intelligence Quotient (IQ): this is the measure of your level of mensa. You need IQ to solve maths, memorize things, and recall lessons. Emotional Quotient (EQ): this is the measure ofContinue reading “The 4 Human Quotients, Chinese Yin and Yang and the Vedantic “Purushaartha””