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A Closer Look at the Problems in the US Financial and Banking System

The United States financial and banking systems have been a source of debate and worry for a long time. Even though the country has some of the biggest and most successful financial companies in the world, there are underlying problems that have led to instability and uncertainty in the markets. Let’s look more closely at […]

From Poor to Rich – Why Investing is Always Possible

The stock market is often discussed, yet only a small number of people truly understand it. With the government's tax incentives for the stock market, more individuals invest in it to save money on taxes. Consequently, the stock market has become a place for tax-free gambling, where people without basic knowledge end up trading through mutual funds. However, investing and gambling are not the same things. To make money, one needs to understand Karma and Dharma and invest because it's a good idea...

Understanding difference between Good Politics & Bad Politics

Politics has always been hard to understand and a source of disagreement. It shows up in the form of human feelings, which come from the mind. So, it is not surprising that different feelings, some of which are irrational and harmful, can drive politics. But politics can be good and change the world when it […]

War for Profit: The Economic Incentives Driving Global Conflict

The profitability of war has long been a driving force behind global conflicts. From the arms trade to natural resource extraction, economic incentives play a significant role in determining where and why wars are fought. This is evident in the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, where both sides are vying for control and seeking to profit from the conflict. In this article, we delve deeper into the ways in which war is profitable, and how it impacts the global economy. We also explore the ethical implic...

Salvage Your Debt: Stop Compounding Mistakes

Making mistakes with finances can be a costly and stressful experience. Learn how to identify, correct and prevent debt-related mistakes.

Circumstances or Choice? What makes us?

Once upon a time, there was a family that seemed to have been cursed with a father who was both a drunkard and a fiend. He constantly cursed, abused, and beat his wife and children. As time passed, the children grew up, but unfortunately, the father’s terrible behavior had a lasting impact on them. One […]

The Fundamentals of Rajaneeti: Vedic approach to Politics

At a time when the “best” of political approach seems to be inadequate, it could certainly help to know about the Vedic approach to politics – Rajaneeti, where greater good was achieved by inspiring leaders to, first, better themselves. In today’s world where we’ve only narrow ideas of a “good politician”; Vedic principles offer insights with significant depth. This article by U. Mahesh Prabhu offers fundamentals of Vedic approach to Politics.

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Understanding the Global Economy vis-a-vis Karma

Discover how economics, politics, and diplomacy shape our world with this exploration of Karma from ancient Vedic texts. Uncover the consequences of global economic scenarios and more!

Karma in Economics

In Vedic (or ancient) India, kings and their counsellors were first taught Artha Sutras, which, in very simple terms, explained complex connections between people’s pursuit of happiness, good conduct, the meaning and relevance of well-earned wealth, it’s relativity to governance, and the best suitors to hold key positions in government, and the like. In simple terms, these Sutras, or axioms, explained the connection between economics, politics, and diplomacy. That was also because, unless an ind...