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  • LIGHT OF CONSCIOUSNESS

    Many have no doubt come across or heard the following enigmatic words uttered or written by many enlightened Sages, but what do the Sages mean by “Light of Consciousness?” When the Sages say “Consciousness is the Reality itself,” they are touching on a powerful philosophical perspective that goes beyond the idea that Consciousness is just Read more

  • VEDANTA: UNIQUE AND ENIGMATIC

    Let us examine the Vedanta in short. Veda means the unique four Vedas, namely, Rig, Sama, Yajur and Atharva. Anta means summary or “end.” To summarise the four extensive religious texts is a masterclass of the great Sages of India. Vedanta comprises the exegesis (textual) of Upanishad, Brahma Sutra and Bhagavad Gita. The two great Read more

  • THE METAPHORS OF VEDANTA

    THE OCEAN: The ocean is often mentioned as a metaphor in Vedanta. Let us look carefully at this. There are many aspects of an ocean from the surface waves, tides, tsunamis, volcanic fires, earthquakes, to froth on the surface, evaporation, etc. However, the most important nature of an ocean is water and the surface that Read more

  • The Absolute

    Is there such a thing as the Absolute or Brahman? The Absolute might as well have no existence, rather, Brahman might as well be merely a conjecture. One must identify oneself with as the Absolute, only then, it is possible to come to terms with the transcendental state. Inert and static It is the basis Read more

  • EXISTENCE OR ABSTRACT LIFE

    We must look carefully contemplate on the following Upadesa. Life or Existence itself is Abstract, not merely an opinion held by the writer but the truth, however it is tangibly felt within the confines of the body. We should not compound Life as or in the body as a sensation tangibly felt by our mind Read more

  • SANKALPA

    Sankalpa: Let us examine this common Sanskrit idea held in the Hindu sastras. It drives the writer bonkers. Free will, Gods Will, Destiny, what for? Why explain to explain away? Damn nuisance, all of it. Sankalpa: San means connection to the highest truth, Kalpa means determination. But Sankalpa means aligning to the inner spiritual purpose Read more