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.
Duryodhana Isn’t a Man Here—It’s Greed: Read the War Inwardly
A clarifying Q&A: the epics use an outer story as a wrapper. “Duryodhana” symbolizes greed to be slain within, not people outside. Read Valmiki’s Ramayana through the inner lens once—and other scriptures become clearer.
“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.
Bhakti Isn’t Passivity: Ramayana & Gita Both Demand Self-Responsibility
A pointed Q&A clarifying that Valmiki’s Ramayana—like the Gita—doesn’t tell us to “leave everything to God” and sit back. It calls us to purify the mind, act dharmically, and establish Rama-rajya within. Self-knowledge doesn’t descend by itself; responsibility and practice are essential.
Why Self-Knowledge Is for Society: From Hurt Ego to Helpful Living
A candid Q&A on living spirituality in society: why knowledge is meant for harmonious coexistence, how the first step is purifying the mind (the foundation), and how even one applied drop of wisdom—refusing tit-for-tat or offering small help—brings immediate peace. Established Self-knowledge naturally flowers into right conduct.
Sumantra, Vasiṣṭha & Viśvāmitra: What Dasharatha’s Court Means Inside Us
A crisp Q&A decoding key symbols: Sumantra as excellent inner counsel, Vasiṣṭha as upward (vertical) evolution, Viśvāmitra as outward (horizontal) expansion, Romapāda as calm unexcitedness, Ṛṣyaśṛṅga as inner prompting—and Aśvamedha as the discipline that purifies the mind so Rama (Self-knowledge) can descend within.
Kosala = The Skillful Mind: Why Dasharatha’s Land Symbolizes Many Capacities
A short Q&A clarifying that “Kosala” symbolizes the kuśala (skillful) state of mind—pure, steady, and multi-competent. Its cultural and material prosperity points to a mind proficient across many domains, not just one.
“Desire for a Son” = A Mind’s Longing for Self-Knowledge
A brief Q&A clarifying that Dasharatha’s “desire for a son” symbolizes a pure, steady mind’s powerful yearning for Self-knowledge to descend—moving from merely saying “I am the Self” to actually embodying it, as the Ramayana will illustrate next.
Why Our Scriptures Speak in Symbols: Story First, Insight Later
A Q&A on why Sanskrit scriptures veil meaning in symbols, how stories train consciousness to rise from surface to depth (like the hare-tortoise example), and how nīti texts give direct rules while śāstra leads beyond ethics to Self and the Divine.
The Real Meaning of Āvaagaman: Freedom Through Self-Awareness, Not Escape from Birth
In this Q&A, the true meaning of āvaagaman (coming and going) is explained. Liberation isn’t about escaping rebirth; it’s about living in the awareness of one’s immortal Self. Even if new bodies are taken, the soul remains established in its eternal knowledge. The discussion also reflects on Shankaracharya’s verses that guide seekers away from body-attachment toward the realization of their true Self.
The Stages of Meditation: From Thought Awareness to the Point of Light
In this Q&A, meditation is explained as a gradual inward journey — beginning with observing one’s thoughts, then learning to focus, and finally realizing the inner point of light, the Self. True peace, discipline, and insight arise naturally through steady practice.
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.
What Does Liberation Really Mean? Freedom from Ego, Not from Rebirth
A direct Q&A on Self-knowledge and liberation. Does enlightenment free us from rebirth? The answer: true liberation means release from our own vices, ego, and suffering — not escape from life itself. Spirituality is meant to transform this very life, here and now.
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.
“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.
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.