Why does Vedanta recommend meditation only after one has studied the knowledge, practiced devotion, and lived a life of unselfish action? Like many seekers, I turned to yoga and meditation hoping to find peace. Over the years, I developed a consistent practice. I meditated daily, breathed deeply, and followed what I believed… Read More »The Path to True Meditation: How Vedanta Prepares the Mind
Ever feel like you’re drowning in to-dos while the bigger, more meaningful parts of life pass you by? Like Bill Murray’s Phil in Groundhog Day, caught in a loop of endless repetition: organizing clutter, clearing your inbox, chasing that elusive “someday” when the stars will finally align? I used to… Read More »From Rat Race to Real Life: Lessons from Vedanta
I never saw myself as a philosopher, nor did I embark on a spiritual quest with profound questions. Yet, as a child, I felt drawn to the Bhagavad Gita, certain that it held the essence of life. When I received a copy at my high school graduation, I eagerly opened it—only… Read More »From Doubt to Discovery: My Journey with the Bhagavad Gita
While my children were growing up, I had always imagined that they would turn out to be successful, mature, and healthy adults to validate the challenges of parenting. Instead, I found myself pitted in struggles against teen rebellion with defiant personalities who were unwilling to take any advice from me.… Read More »Parenting Lessons from Vedanta and the Bhagavad Gita
