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He often asked visitors whether they conceived of god as having qualities or as being beyond qualities. He then proceeded to teach the devotee according to the way he or she viewed the divine.
He embarked on a long period of teaching where he gathered a group of disciples around him. This period of his life is well documented by two sets of books written by his disciples. Ramakrishna explained on different occasions that god is both formed and formless and can appear to the devotee either way. He often asked visitors whether they conceived of god as having qualities or as being beyond qualities. He then proceeded to teach the devotee according to the way he or she viewed the divine.
Ramakrishna died of cancer of the throat in 1886.
Collection of articles on the role of religion in Indian history (Religion Through The Ages, Hindu, A N Sudarsan Rao , Nov 06, 2007)
Bharatiya Janata Party senior leader and former national president M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday opined that the Andhra Pradesh should be separated into two and Telangana state formed at the earliest to avoid confrontation in future.
(Bjp To Pressure Upa On Statehood For Telangana Region , Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 06, 2007)
The key to enlightenment lies in the ability to realise the eternal truth that is all pervading, yet remains hidden to human perception. (Promising Approach , Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 05, 2007)
In the Bhagavad Gita Lord Krishna refers to worldly existence as ephemeral and emphasises the distinction between the perishable body and the immortal soul. (Symbol Of Detachment , Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 03, 2007)
The Rig Veda states, “Truth is one but sages call it by many names.”
(Seek Eternal Values , Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
A smiling Vijay, actor, greets the readers of this special issue of Ananda Viaktan . “Gangai Nadhikaraiyinile…” An extensive article by P. Swaminathan describes the religious sanctity of the holy city of Varanasi with the resplenden . . . . (Released For The Festival, Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
Nik Keith Gowing is no stranger to India and not to billions across the world. Well, it's hard to miss the main presenter on the BBC's international news and current affairs channel, BBC World for over a decade. ('There Are Strict Regulations On Sting Operations In Britain' , Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 30, 2007)
Reminiscent of the Scottish highlands, it leaves you spellbound (Scotland Of The East!, Hindu, A N Sudarsan Rao , Oct 27, 2007)
Nuclear medicine plays a significant role in the early diagnosis of diseases. It is wrong to associate nuclear medicine with only cancer, as it helps in diagnosing problems in the heart, brain, kidney, thyroid gland and also gastro-intestinal bleeds.
(‘Nuclear Medicine Plays Vital Role In Early Diagnosis, Deciding Treatment’ , Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 26, 2007)
He was once described as the ‘saviour’ of Uttar Pradesh by the Samajwadi Party chief, Mr Mulayam Singh Yadav. (Amarmani, The Bane Of Up Politics, Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 25, 2007)
A CENTRAL figure in the ongoing political change in Karnataka is former Prime Minister and national president of the Janata Dal (Secular) H.D. Deve Gowda, the hardy perennial of regional politics in India. (Janata Dal(s) President H.D. Deve Gowda On The Karnataka Crisis, Frontline, PARVATHI MENON, Oct 24, 2007)
Vedanta describes the concept of Maya or ignorance as a veil that covers our real nature and that of the world around us. (Concept Of Maya , Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2007)
It’s such an unassuming place that you will feel humbled being there. Meghalaya has innumerable ‘heavens on earth’ yet it doesn’t go bragging. You wonder why this State doesn’t get its deserved attention, while places no t half-as-stunning find admirers. (Scotland Of The East!, Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2007)
Allordyce Nicoll in his work “World Drama: From Aeschyles to Anouish” devotes 23 pages to Henrik Ibsen. Assured theatrical strength, penetrating vision and determined purpose, these attributes in combination made Ibsen plays important. (Contemporary Overtones, Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 19, 2007)
When the death of a 27-year-old youth in an accident has been confirmed, when his wife, three children besides mother who were dependent on him have been rendered homeless following his death, what prevents you from paying the compensation?. . . (High Court Pulls Up Insurance Co , Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 17, 2007)
My last column, “Preferences and Prejudices” (October 1, 2007), as I expected, produced quite a few responses. (More On Balance And Predilections, Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 15, 2007)
It’s such an unassuming place that you will feel humbled being there. Meghalaya has innumerable ‘heavens on earth’ yet it doesn’t go bragging. You wonder why this State doesn’t get its deserved attention, while places no t half as stunning find admirers. (The Scotland Of The East!, Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 15, 2007)
Like a peep at the Devi Mahatmyam, the ‘Shakta bible’ since it's Navaratri? One look and you know right away why Macaulay came up with the deep and cunning plan to tear educated Indians away from their roots, bastardising us culturally forever . . . . (‘To Devi, Who Abides In All Beings As Strength…’, Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 15, 2007)
The Supreme Court on Friday extended its interim order restraining the Andhra Pradesh Government from making new admissions to educational institutions under the four per cent Muslim quota for 2007-2008.
(Muslim Quota: High Court Asked To Dispose Of Petitions By Oct. 31 , Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Oct 13, 2007)
Like a peep at the Devi Mahatmyam, the ‘Shakta bible’ since it's Navaratri? (‘To Devi, Who Abides In All Beings As Strength…’, Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Oct 13, 2007)
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