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.
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.