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Agnosticism – A way to Self-Realization?
Philosophy 

Agnosticism – A way to Self-Realization?

On May 2, 2004 by Dinker Charak

The closest translation of the word “Guru” in English is “mentor.” In the traditional Indian system, a guru helps a student achieve his or her full potential by imparting knowledge. First the Guru teaches the basic principles and frameworks. When the student…

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India as the Birthplace of Modern Literature
Art 

India as the Birthplace of Modern Literature

On July 5, 2003 by Anand Ramanujan

Indian achievements in fields like mathematics, philosophy and sciences are fairly well known among Indians and well-educated people from other countries. But the Indian Civilization’s achievements in the field of literature go vastly unsung. Most scholars concentrate on the Vedas, Upanishads, and…

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