Seeking Answers
The best way to learn is to ask questions. The second best is to listen to what others are asking. The magic is in the listening.
Why Does Sita Get Disturbed but Lakshman Remains Steady? — The Inner Journey Explained
A seeker asks why Sita — symbol of pure thinking — becomes disturbed, while Lakshman — the power of thought — never wavers.
The teacher explains that this represents our inner spiritual journey. The ego’s subtle forms (Ravana’s messengers) keep arising as attachment and desire, testing our purity. Lakshman’s steadiness shows the mind’s enduring strength, while Sita’s momentary disturbance shows purity being refined. A clear and gentle explanation of deep symbolism from the Ramayana.
Difference Between Lakshman and Sita — Thought Power vs. Pure Thinking
A seeker asks the subtle difference between Lakshman and Sita.
The teacher explains that Lakshman represents thought power — the ability to think and act — while Sita represents purity of thinking, the guidance that keeps thought aligned with truth. Thought power arises with awareness (Ram), but pure thinking emerges only when ego dissolves. A clear and symbolic interpretation of this profound spiritual truth from the Ramayana
What Does “Twelve Years” Mean in Sita’s Story? — The Inner Symbolism of Time in Ramayana
A seeker asks: what is the meaning of the twelve years Sita spent with Dasharath before Ram’s exile?
The teacher explains that “years” in scripture don’t refer to time but to levels of inner growth. Sita represents purity of thought, Ram is Self-knowledge, and Dasharath is the pure mind. The “twelve years” signify twelve stages of consciousness before the soul begins its inward journey. A clear spiritual interpretation beyond historical reading.
Why Does Dasharath Die? The Symbolic End of the Pure Mind in Ramayana
A seeker asks: if Dasharath represents the pure mind, why does he suffer and die?
The teacher explains the deep symbolism — the pure mind is essential until Self-knowledge arises, but once awareness is attained, its role ends. Dasharath’s “death” marks the completion of the mind’s journey, not its destruction. A clear Q&A revealing the inner meaning behind this part of the Ramayana.
The Hidden Meaning of Ram’s Exile — Forest, Mind, and the Journey Within
Why does Ram go to the forest? What do Dasharath, Kaikeyi, Sita, and Lakshman really symbolize?
In this Q&A, the teacher explains that the forest represents the inner mind — the hidden layers where thoughts and desires arise. Ram’s journey is the soul’s inward movement toward Self-realization, aided by mind-power (Lakshman) and purity of thought (Sita).
A clear and faithful translation of a profound spiritual discussion.
“Who Am I?” Body vs. Soul, Compassion vs. Duty, and Rebirth — A Clear Q&A
A seeker asks about the nature of the Self, whether detachment makes us emotionless, how to balance compassion with justice, and what rebirth really means. The teacher answers with clear examples: separating “I am the body” from “I am the conscious Self,” why this deep habit formed, and how to replace it through steady remembrance. A faithful, simple English translation of the original Q&A.
What Is the Vanjul Bird? The Real Meaning of Omens in Nature
A listener asks about the “Vanjul bird” mentioned in the Ramayana and its connection to omens. The teacher explains that omens are not signs given by nature — they are reflections of our own thoughts. Nature follows its own laws; good and bad exist only in the mind. A simple, clear Q&A on understanding shakun and inner perception.
Why Does Lakshman Do Everything for Ram? — The Inner Meaning of Mind and Soul
A seeker asks why the scriptures repeatedly say that Lakshman does everything — plucking fruits, offering water — while Ram remains still. The teacher explains the symbolism: Ram is the Self, pure consciousness; Lakshman is the mind-power (manah-shakti) through which the Self acts in the world. A clear Q&A revealing the inner meaning behind this divine relationship.
The Connection Between Body and Soul — and Why Lakshman Acts While Ram Remains Still
In this Q&A, the teacher explains that every living being is a union of two forces — body and soul — like electricity and a bulb. Ram symbolizes the Self, the silent consciousness, while Lakshman stands for the manah-shakti, the power of mind through which the Self expresses and acts. Understanding this connection is the foundation of all spiritual study.