To the extent one can grasp it, simply remain aware and if you become conscious of some intangible cloud of unknowing which you cannot go through, become comfortable with it, stay with it, and breath it in and out.

If you meditate on this and become aware, you will agree. Easy and natural is the way.

Dear Friends: After you have practiced meditation for many years, at some point the questions may arise: 1. What is Enlightenment? 2. How does one get Enlightened? 3. What is the secret of Enlightenment? Although the word Enlightenment has much glamor associated with it, it is a very simple thing. Enlightenment means to simply rest [...]

Introduction to Advaita Vedanta The term ‘Vedanta’ stands for the Upanishads as a whole, which form part of the Vedas. It would therefore be appropriate to give a general account of the Vedas before going on to deal with Vedanta. In the Indian tradition, philosophy is termed ‘darsana’, a Sanskrit word meaning ‘seeing’ or ‘experiencing’. [...]

The motivation for writing this article arose from my speech while chairing a session on ‘Wisdom Perspectives on Leadership’ at the First International Conference on ‘Igniting the Genius Within’ at the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad in October 2008. Leaders and teachers have always used stories to capture our interest and attention. So I am [...]

Dear Friends, In any language, the term “Heart” is unique. In Sanskrit, the “Heart” is referred to as Hridayam. Hridayam means, “Here is the Center”. Hridayam or the Heart is considered the center of our existence. In ancient Eastern texts and scriptures, the Heart is talked about in the context of physical health, mental health, [...]