Category: Ignorance (Maya, Avidya)

The Vedantic Concept of Name-and-Form


Vedanta teaches that the world is nothing but name-and-form, with Consciousness as its sole reality. Just as a pot is only clay appearing in a certain form, this universe is only God appearing as countless names and forms. The sense of an individual “I” too is merely a thought-form within Consciousness. When this truth is realized, doership dissolves, sorrow ends, and one discovers that true happiness lies not outside but in the Self, which is ever free, blissful, and divine.

From Metaphysical Weariness to Self-Realization


There are moments in life when fatigue runs deeper than the body or mind—it’s a weariness of existence itself. Not depression, not despair, but a quiet recognition that life as we know it may be part of a grander cosmic play. In this exchange, I explore this metaphysical tiredness through the lens of Advaita Vedanta and the teachings of Ramana Maharshi, Nisargadatta Maharaj, and J. Krishnamurti. What emerges is a simple yet profound daily contemplative routine—an invitation to step beyond egoic striving and rest in pure Awareness, where true happiness and freedom reside.

Who Am I?

The Real Problem: “Who am I?”


The author reflects on being labeled a “psychopath” and feeling ridiculed, emphasizing that self-identity can lead to suffering. Regardless of misunderstanding, they advocate for seeking one’s true identity through contemplation to escape crises linked to perceived separateness. They suggest mental renunciation and introspection as paths to understanding nondual truth.