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Inquiry

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Knowing More "Knowledge concerning any field or edge of 'knowledge itself', begins with inquisitiveness." Moving from the surface, trying to dive more into the ocean of knowledge, one begins to inquire: "If I am a soul, belonging to the Lord, why am I in this awkward position, surrounded by miseries of the temporary nature?"  'Self-inquiry' is what makes this human form of life different from  animal Life.   A cat, a dog or even the smallest of ants have the power of reasoning. They can decide what and how to do an action. But, it is tightly boxed within the principles of eating, sleeping, mating, and defending. They either enjoy or suffer due the results of their actions. But, they never try to question why they suffer.   No doubt,  humans are rational beings. But, out of  so many human beings, there are a few who question their sufferings. They seek for total solution for their sufferings. Whereas, the others continue with their principle o

Identity

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Who are you? Have you ever tried to play football in a field ?   Most of us will nod with a 'yes'. If some say 'no' they must have atleast watched it once on T.V, Smartphone, or somewhere on a playground. This question is not intended to check your familiarity with football, but to know if you have ever imagined playing football, without knowing which team you belong, what's your Role or even where the goalpost is. Sounds weird, right? But this is a good example to present the average knowledge, people have regarding 'themselves' and 'life' in this age .  People today are blissfully unaware of their actual identity and purpose as 'living beings', considering themselves as what others have a say on them, like a madman who has forgot who he is and should be. The Bhagavad-Gita (song of God) which is considered as essence of all Vedas, reveal that we are neither the body, nor part of any artificial difference created by 'humans' ( i.e; Na