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Advitiya Vishnu Vaada-III: Jiva is Vishnu’s reflection
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Advitiya Vishnu Vaada-III: Jiva is Vishnu’s reflection

Padmanabhan Venkataraman- June 25, 2018

Shri.Madhwaacharya proposes a Bimba- Pratibimba model, an Object-Reflection model to establish the relationship between Vishnu and jiVa. He has a caveat, though. Jiva is a ... Read More

Abortion, a Dharmic Perspective– IV: Is Abortion murder?
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Abortion, a Dharmic Perspective– IV: Is Abortion murder?

Nithin Sridhar- July 3, 2017

The concluding part of the series enquire into the activity of abortion itself. Read More

Abortion, a Dharmic Perspective- III: When does the Jiva enter fetus?
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Abortion, a Dharmic Perspective- III: When does the Jiva enter fetus?

Nithin Sridhar- June 17, 2017

In Part 3 of the series we will try to answer the question central to any discussion on abortion: When does the Jiva enter the ... Read More

Abortion, a Dharmic Perspective- II: Giving Birth as a Noble Act
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Abortion, a Dharmic Perspective- II: Giving Birth as a Noble Act

Nithin Sridhar- June 6, 2017

The second part of the series looks into the importance attached to the human life and why giving birth to a child is considered a ... Read More

Abortion, a Dharmic Perspective- I: Who is a Jiva?
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Abortion, a Dharmic Perspective- I: Who is a Jiva?

Nithin Sridhar- May 23, 2017

Sanatana Dharma extensively deals with the issue of abortion. However, to have a proper understanding, it is vital to understand how Dharma perceives life itself ... Read More