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.
If Everything Is Karma, Why Do We Still Punish?
This Q&A explains why punishment and justice exist even when the law of karma governs all actions. Those who do wrong often lack awareness of karma, so human systems of correction — counsel, control, punishment, and strategy — help them awaken. The discussion also explores how acceptance of one’s mistakes depends on whether the mind is in a lower (egoic) or higher (aware) state.
The Inner Dialogue Between Jatayu and Ravana
This Q&A explains the symbolic conversation between Jatayu and Ravana. Jatayu represents the pure, awakened mind that warns the ego not to harm inner purity, while Ravana symbolizes pride and desire. Their dialogue mirrors the constant struggle within us — between integrity and temptation.
Pulastya Lineage and Kakutstha Lineage
This Q&A explains the inner meaning of two symbolic terms — Pulastya-vanshi (for Ravana) and Kakutstha-vanshi (for Rama). Ravana’s lineage signifies consciousness turning toward the body, creating ego, while Rama’s lineage represents awareness established in higher, noble thought, leading to true self-realization.
The Meaning of Ravana’s Many Queens
In this Q&A, the teacher explains how “wives” or “queens” in mythology represent different powers within us, and why Ravana’s statement “I’ll make you my chief queen” symbolizes the dominance of our thoughts.
Is Deceit Part of Moh?
In this Q&A, a seeker asks whether deceit and trickery are separate vikaras or part of moh, which is usually understood as attachment or ignorance. Through the example of Ravana, Maricha, and Sita in the Ramayana, the answer explains how moh is attachment to “mine”, and how ego uses moh to make us act deceitfully, subtly distorting pure thinking through attractive forms.
Diwali’s Five Days: The Spiritual Meaning Behind the Rituals
A clear, symbolism-based interpretation of Diwali’s five days: Dhanteras as adopting pure conduct and virtues, Rūp Chaudas as cleansing negative thoughts and remembering karma, Diwali as lighting the inner Self, Lakshmi–Ganesha as wealth guided by wisdom, Govardhan Pūjā as uplifting consciousness, and Bhāī Dūj as living brotherhood—not just thinking it.
“Kill the Aggressor”? Krishna & Rama Point Inward—Destroy the Inner Enemies
A pointed Q&A clarifying that the Gita and Ramayana urge us to destroy inner aggressors—lust, anger, greed, pride—not external communities. Literalizing the texts breeds cruelty; true understanding births compassion and self-work.
Why Did the Wise Ravana Fall? The Symbolic Origin of Ego
A deep Q&A explaining why Ravana, though born of a sage and descended from Brahma, turned to evil. The story reveals that “Ravana” symbolizes ego — born from the expansion of body-consciousness (Pulastya) and the turning away from divine wisdom (Vishrava). Within each of us, the divine and demonic forces battle until the divine awakens.
Why Was Vishvrava Both the Father of Kubera and Ravana? The Two Natures of Mind
A Q&A explaining how Sage Vishrava, symbolizing sensory-based knowledge, became the father of both Kubera and Ravana. His two wives represent two natures — one pure, giving rise to divine qualities (Kubera), and one lower, giving rise to negative tendencies (Ravana). The story shows how both light and shadow emerge from the same mind.