The Litmus Test
By Sai R. Vaidyanathan

LORD Krishna, in the Bhagavadgita, classifies all individuals in three categories. He explains, "Material modes consist of three modes — goodness, passion and ignorance. When the eternal living entity comes in contact with nature, O mighty-armed Arjuna, he becomes conditioned by these modes."

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• ADVENTURE: A week in paradise,
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• FILM & TV: Mixing business with sports on Star,
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