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.
Maya, Attraction, and Ignorance: Are They Different or the Same?
In this Q&A, a seeker asks whether attraction comes from maya or maya comes from attraction. The answer clarifies that maya has no independent existence; our own ignorance of our true Self is what we call maya, avidya, or delusion. Through examples like mirage (mrig-marichika) and references to Krishna’s use of the word mudha in the Gita, it shows that terms like maya, ignorance, and illusion all point to the same fundamental inner unawareness.
How Do the Scriptures Explain the Origin of the Universe?
A clear, scripturally grounded overview of Indian philosophy on cosmic origins: Nyaya–Vaisheshika’s two causes, Samkhya’s root Prakriti and 23 tattvas, Vedanta’s seed–tree nonduality, and how the Puranas convey this symbolically—plus a practical takeaway on living well.
What Does “Hari Om Tat Sat” Really Mean?
A clear explanation of the mantra “Hari Om Tat Sat”: Hari is the Divine, Om the total existence, Tat the truth that the universe too is That, and Sat the eternal reality that never perishes. Together, these four words hold the complete remembrance of God, creation, and truth.
What Is Kūṭastha? The Hidden Seat of Consciousness
A seeker asks about the term kūṭastha—the hidden seat of consciousness within the body. The teacher explains how this same center is referred to as hṛdaya, nābhī, bhrūmadhya, or kendra by different yogis, and how the Gita uses kūṭastha to describe one established in the Self.
Does Asking for Forgiveness Erase Karma?
A seeker asks if saying “I’m sorry” or being forgiven by loved ones can erase karmic accounts. The teacher explains why every action—mental, verbal, or physical—leaves its imprint, how only Self-knowledge (Atma Jnana) can dissolve it, and what true forgiveness really means in spiritual terms.
Do Only Indians Attain Liberation? The True Role of Scriptures
A Q&A clarifying that liberation doesn’t depend on scriptures like the Ramayana or Gita. Scriptures are only guides; true freedom comes from conquering ego, anger, and desires—whether or not one has ever read a holy book.