Vedanta Philosophy from a Student’s Perspective

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 hopin…

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: orga…

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 i…

Personal Loss and Emotional Impact  I lost my cousin in a fatal car accident just after he celebrated his 25th birthday, leaving me in denial, anger, and grief. Every day, over 100 people di…

When I joined Gautamji’s classes three years ago at my aunt’s recommendation, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I joined one of his virtual Zoom sessions, which had just started up at th…

I never expected Vedanta to benefit me in so many ways in my practical life, even physical health. My weight loss journey had been a pendulum game for a number of years now. I would lose some, and it …

When you do a google search for the ‘happiest day of the work week’ – Friday is almost the only answer that fills the pages. A close second is research and opinions on why we should have a four-day wo…

As November draws to an end, it brings us closer to a favorite American holiday – Thanksgiving. A time when families travel far distances to get together, cook meals, celebrate and give thanks. …