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Philosopher & Poet. Holds degrees in Medicine (MBBS) and Economics (MA, The Johns Hopkins University). Certified programmer. An avid reader. Worked in various capacities as a medical writer, copywriter, copyeditor, software programmer, newspaper columnist, and content writer. Amazon Author Page - https://www.amazon.in/stores/D.-Samarender-Reddy/author/B0CB7PMW36

Nisargadatta Maharaj says …


“When you desire and fear, and identify yourself with your feelings, you create sorrow and bondage. When you create, with … More

Freedom, Liberation, Mind

Ribhu Gita on Brahman (aka Self, Consciousness)


10. Then, addressing Nidagha, Ribhu said: I shall tell you about the definition of the Self, which is not available … More

Brahman, Consciousness (Awareness), Self (Brahman), Self-realization / Liberation

The Question of Meditation – J. Krishnamurti


Sat Sangha Salon We are going to discuss the question of meditation; it is a rather complex question and before … More

Meditation, Thinking, Thoughts / Thinking

Can Thought Come to an End? – J. Krishnamurti


Consciousness (Awareness), Thinking

What is Thinking? – J. Krishnamurti


Experience, Memory, Thinking

Ramana Maharshi: a quick and simple method to self-realisation


Originally posted on Tom Das:
In the deep sleep state we lay down our ego [ahankara], our thoughts and our desires.…

Consciousness (Awareness), Ramana Maharshi, Self-realization / Liberation

Consciousness is Everything


by Swami Khecaranatha in Sutra Journal (March 2016) Everything is Consciousness: It is the source of all life as well as … More

Consciousness (Awareness), Kashmir Shaivism, Nonduality (Advaita), Siva

Wisdom of Ashtavakra – Swami Sarvapriyananda


Ashtavakra Gita, Nonduality, Swami Sarvapriyananda

Hume’s Bundle Theory of the Self


“For my part, when I enter most intimately into what I call myself, I always stumble on some particular perception … More

Bundle theory, Hume, Self (Brahman)

How to End Suffering


Here is the link to a well-written article on how to end suffering. It mainly talks about acceptance and living … More

Acceptance, Living in the Now, Suffering

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