There seems to be such a thing as "greed" (some may prefer to call it "hunger") for knowledge. One seeks to accumulate it just like any material possessions. This "greed" or "hunger" arises because one is too identified with the mind, and the mind being ignorant for the most part about the world and its … Continue reading “Greed” for Knowledge
Category: Nonduality (Advaita)
The Essence of Hinduism – “There are no Others”
by D. Samarender Reddy There are always those in society who see differences among people on the basis of age, gender, caste, language, religion, nationality, and what have you. If we turn to Hinduism to see what it preaches we find a story of oneness, unity, harmony, and peace. As Aurobindo pointed out, the essence … Continue reading The Essence of Hinduism – “There are no Others”
All You Need to Know about Advaita Vedanta
Realizing that as long as one is mere body-mind one is subject to potential or actual suffering, one tries to see if there is a way out. The scripture or guru tells one that there is indeed a way out of suffering because one is not actually the body-mind but Consciousness. To convince you that … Continue reading All You Need to Know about Advaita Vedanta
Swami Sarvapriyananda on Advaita Vedanta (Hinduism)
Please see these videos of Swamiji roughly in the order in which I have listed them to get a very good grasp of what Vedanta, or more specifically Advaita Vedanta, is, which is the core philosophy of Hinduism: 1. What is Vedanta? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AawWsJNi0gM 2. Synopsis of Vedanta - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLWFLcu02ng 3. Defining God - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16VWfc-H4y0 … Continue reading Swami Sarvapriyananda on Advaita Vedanta (Hinduism)
“Who Am I?” – Part 2 – Swami Sarvapriyananda
“Who Am I?” – Part 1 – Swami Sarvapriyananda
My Book “Happiness and Consciousness” on Amazon India
My Book “Happiness and Consciousness: Your Guide to Enlightenment” is now available on Amazon.in (Amazon India) in Kindle eBook edition. Those wanting Paperback version order on Amazon.com Paperback edition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CPB7QSG (Ships from US) Kindle eBook edition: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B08CT7X4NH This book “Happiness and Consciousness” tells you how to attain lasting happiness and how to become enlightened, there being a link … Continue reading My Book “Happiness and Consciousness” on Amazon India
My Book “Happiness and Consciousness: Your Guide to Enlightenment”
My Book “Happiness and Consciousness : Your Guide to Enlightenment” is now available on Amazon.com (those outside the US, check your local Amazon) Paperback edition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CPB7QSG Kindle EBook edition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CT7X4NH This book "Happiness and Consciousness" tells you how to attain lasting happiness and how to become enlightened, there being a link between the two. It shows you how … Continue reading My Book “Happiness and Consciousness: Your Guide to Enlightenment”
Jnana Yoga by Swami Sarvapriyananda
I cannot recommend this strongly enough that whoever is interested in knowing/understanding Advaita Vedanta MUST see this video coz it is eminently sufficient for that purpose (And what does Advaita Vedanta say? It says you are not the body and mind; you are consciousness. Of course, stopping at this level would get you ONLY to … Continue reading Jnana Yoga by Swami Sarvapriyananda
