<p class="p1"><b>Swami Muktatmananda</b></p>
<p class="p2">Hinduism and Family Life The Vedas, which are the basic texts of Hinduism, give great importance to family life. According to the Vedic vision, the Vedic family is designed in such a way that it can fulfill all human aspirations. While family life will help in the fulfillment of all goals, it will transform a human being also, so that he or she can attain the highest goal of <i>mokṣa</i>, freedom.</p>
 
<p class="p2"><b>Swami Sachidananda</b></p>
<p class="p3">Prātaḥsmaraṇastotram - Three Verses on Reality Prātaḥsmaraṇastotram is a short, beautiful set of three verses meant to be remembered at the start of the day. They gently turn the mind toward what is truly real—the Self, which is whole, and untouched even as life keeps changing externally.</p>

<p class="p1"><b>Swami Muktatmananda</b></p>
<p class="p2">Kaṭha Upaniṣad Mantras (1-3-3 to 9): In these <i>mantras</i>, the <i>upaniṣad </i>presents the famous imagery of the body, mind, and senses as elements of a chariot, and the <i>jīva</i>, individual, as the master of the chariot. In the journey of life, one must have a suitable vehicle and an informed, alert driver. This analogy is also reflected  in the Bhagavad Gītā, in which Arjuna chooses Lord Kṛṣṇa as his charioteer, thus ensuring success in the battle. Understanding and contemplating upon this image can serve as a powerful mental and emotional support in the struggles we all face in life.</p>
<p class="p1"><b>Swami Sachidananda</b></p>
<p class="p2">Upadeśa Sāram of Ramana Maharshi A beautiful guide by Ramana Maharshi, this text offers a concise map from outward <i>karma</i> to inward freedom. It shows how <i>karma</i>, <i>bhakti</i>, and <i>aṣṭāṅga yoga </i>prepare the mind and lead one to <i>jñāna </i><i>yoga</i>, culminating in Self-knowledge and abidance as pure awareness.</p>