Vedanta
ॐ नम: शिवाय Advaita simply means not two. Our path is a simple, direct path of self recognition . It is said that only due to divine grace one will have a desire to walk on this path. To recognize our non-dual nature, one has to rise above body and Read more…
What is ultimate reality? This question has different answers given by different religions of the world. These answers include a wide spectrum of concepts such as mysterious forces of nature, a supreme ruler who must be feared and worshipped, a loving father who sent his only son to spread his Read more…
What is Maya and how does it impact our lives? The Sanskrit word maya literally means “deception, illusion, infatuation, appearance, ignorance or cosmic illusion.” Maya is the magical power in creation that veils human vision and causes humans to perceive the infinite, undivided, and changeless reality (Self or Brahman) as Read more…
In the concept of moksha (liberation), three things are implied or presupposed: First, there is the individual self (pasu) or soul, which attains moksha. Second, this self or soul is in bondage, since only a bound person can become free. Third, there is moksha the self can attain to free Read more…
Hinduism is not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ type of a religion. Every mind is different. People do not go to the same school, study the same subject or obtain the same degree. There is diversity in the nature and the mind being a part of the nature, rejoices in diversity. Thus Hinduism Read more…
Self-surrender and Self-inquiry are the two highest sadhanas (spiritual paths) in Hindu spiritual tradition. What is self-surrender, what are its benefits and how is it to be done? In the Bhagavad Gita 18.66, Sri Krishna says:sarva-dharman parityajya; mam ekam saranam vrajaaham tvam sarva-papebhyo; moksayisyami ma sucah “Abandon all forms of Read more…
The highest knowledge in the Hindu religious and spiritual tradition is pronounced in its sacred scriptures. Hindus have two categories of scriptures: Shruti and Smiriti. The Shruti includes the primary scriptures of Hinduism called Vedas, which teach the highest truths ever known to the human race. Vedas are the supreme authority Read more…