By Dr Janki Santoke

And here is the second issue of the Vedanta Wisdom Journal. It is a matter of great pleasure to be able to offer to our readers this new edition, created with the hard work and dedication of the editorial team. In it, you will find the Art of Self-Discovery by Sreedharan an alumnus of the Vedanta Academy and the head of its Middle East Centre....

By S. A. Sreedharan

In "Art of Self-Discovery," S. A. Sreedharan explores the paradox of individuals engaging in spiritual practices without attaining inner peace....

By Mitali Thakore

This article narrates the experience of Mitali Thakore, a former interior designer turned social worker, on her journey towards building Anvaya, an organization supporting rural communities in the villages of Maharashtra....

By Dhiraj Malik

Karma Yoga is a powerful spiritual practice that purifies the mind by relaxing the grip of desires. We are trapped in a cycle of desires. The more we act to fulfill our desires, the more new ones emerge. We never reach a state where all desires are satisfied....

By Meera Nair

This article delves into the concept of sin, as explained in Vedantic scriptures. It draws upon the insights of eminent seers such as Adi Shankaracharya, Swami Vivekananda, Swami Rama Tirtha, and Swami A Parthasarathy to better understand the perception of sin....

By Surekha Ghogale

The study of Vedanta provides clear guidelines on how life should be lived. One such guideline is the importance that it places on the concept of performing one’s obligatory duty, a unique gift available only to human beings....