Category Archives: Islam

“Through him, She…”

Posted on November 29, 2015 by treadmarkz

I am finally reading the “Gospel of Ramakrishna” which I picked up over the summer. Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa was a Sanatana Dharmist in the truest sense I can think of. He tested every path for himself: From Daulism to Advaita, … Continue reading →

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Illegal Atheists

Posted on June 16, 2014 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda The world is a funny, funny place. It appears that in Saudi Arabia it is now illegal to be an atheist. In fact atheism is equated with terrorism. It is not illegal for an atheist to enter the … Continue reading →

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Authorit(ativ)erian

Posted on October 18, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda In my last post I wrote a bit about certain observances going “against dharma.” It was all about the duty of a householder to maintain a source of income, employment. In explaining this concept, I brought up the … Continue reading →

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A Response to “Let’s Aim For a Post-Theistic Society” by Professor Vasant Natarajan

Posted on October 5, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda Last time I attended Bhagavad-Gita study group at my temple one of the men there made a casual reference to an opinion column in “The Hindu”. I later asked him to direct me to the piece because I … Continue reading →

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Letting My Aum Flag Fly For Liberty and Justice

Posted on June 15, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda Today was Flag Day. In the U.S. if you don’t know, this is supposed to be a day to honor the stars and stripes of our national flag. I am not much for sentimental patriotism, anyone will tell … Continue reading →

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Multi-Tasking Media Murtis

Posted on June 4, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda You know what really grinds my gears? Has anyone noticed the sharp increase in advertisements in magazines and online wherein multi-tasking is illustrated by a human form with multiple arms each holding a different object? Does it look … Continue reading →

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Three Stops On My Way To Sanatana Dharma

Posted on May 12, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda As I have said in a few places on this blog, I knew long ago that Christianity was not for me. After coming to that conclusion I tarried aimlessly for a few years, thinking somehow the Spirit would … Continue reading →

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A Few Thoughts on Militant Buddhism

Posted on May 5, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda For about a year now, there has been a violent clash in Myanmar between Buddhists and Muslims which has in recent months come to the proverbial boiling point. Buddhist Monks in Myanmar are taking up arms against the … Continue reading →

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Reductio Ad Absurdum

Posted on May 2, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda The last post I wrote had to do with people making judgements on the spiritual path of others, and I compared it to a social trend I have noticed wherein people gravitate toward the crime and court reports … Continue reading →

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How To Survive the Kali Yuga, Part II

Posted on April 24, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda Not too long ago I wrote a post on the Kali Yuga, and different Hindu – and in some cases specifically Vaisnava Hindu – practices that are “prescribed” in order for a jivan to navigate his/her way through … Continue reading →

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