Readings on Meditation
The process of merging plays a significant role in meditation. Why is merging necessary? What is the relationship between the Guru, the Iṣṭa (“Chosen Ideal”) and the Supreme Being?
Who is a Guru? What does the Guru do? Do I need a Guru?—these questions are perennial. A story is probably the best way to begin thinking about them.
Everyone forgets things. But when we forget things that really matter, we pay a heavy price. No price is heavier than being condemned to a life of unstoppable aging, inevitable sickness, and eventual death, not to mention anxiety, stress and worry. Vedanta teaches that this is the result of forgetfulness, and it can be overcome.
If we look around and if we look within, we’ll notice the flow. What role does the flow play in our lives? How does it affect us? Where and when does the flow end? Do we even want it to end?
We hear sounds and voices throughout the day. They come from outside as well as from inside. If we cannot control them, the ability to hear can get overwhelmed and leave us exhausted. What chance do we have, then, to hear the mantra clearly, as we are expected to do in the practice of Japa? How can I make Japa an activity that I will look forward to everyday?
What is the role of relationships in our lives? Why are some relationships happy and fulfilling, and some others not? How to build a successful relationship that ensures mutual happiness and growth? Have relationships anything to do with spiritual life?
Take-offs and landings during flights are fascinating experiences. The transition from life on the ground to life above the clouds can provide an opportunity for reflection. …
What is the thinking behind calling the Vedanta Society’s Sunday programs “Satsang” and “Antar Yoga”? What do these terms mean—and how are they related to spiritual life, and to our personal spiritual practice?