Four Noble Truths of Samism

First Noble Truth — Dukkha (Suffering) What do you mean you are suffering? Are you mad? Second Noble Truth — … More

What existed before the Gods? Before Shiva, Vishnu, Creation…Obviously, Brahman

What existed before the Gods? Obviously, Brahman. THE HYMN OF CREATION(A translation of the Nâsadiya-Sukta, Rig-Veda, X. 129.) Existence was … More

“Not thinking about anything is Zen. Once you know this, walking, sitting, or lying down, everything you do is Zen”

Bodhidharma suggests that Zen is not about forcing thoughts, analysing life, or seeking enlightenment as a distant goal. “Not thinking … More

A Friend Asks about Ramana Maharshi’s Bhakti and the Role of Praying to and Worshipping of God

A friend wrote: Dear Sam, I am curious about Ramana Maharshi’s position on the below. Did he ever practice the … More

A Conversation with a Cousin on Whether We Exist

Do we exist or not?Tell me, my friend.A doubt has arisen in me. But to whom does that doubt arise?Is … More

Emptiness

“No Time…No Space…No Mind…No We. Where are ALL these things, including also God, when we are silent? Not there. Only … More

The Final Exit?

Have I something to give to this world in the form of my “understanding” of Advaita Vedanta? Haven’t I already … More

My Final Hurrah!

Just published on Amazon my 20th book (I hope this will be my last book) “Summa Iru: My Formal Renunciation … More

Don’t Worry About the Future — It is Already Fixed

Here is the email I wrote to my younger sister Kavitha just now, who is travelling with her family in … More

The 2nd Verse of Ashtavakra Gita

The 2nd verse of Ashtavakra Gita is this reply by Ashtavakra: “If you are seeking liberation, my son, avoid the … More