Four Noble Truths of Samism

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

Why does the mind keep thinking?

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a good guide to answer the question “Why does the mind keep thinking?” 1. The … More

Why Worry? Why Fret? Why Not Enjoy the Play? | Robert Adams

Here’s the talk by Robert Adams, who was a direct disciple of Ramana Maharshi, and when he was very young … More

We Deserve Neither the Praise Nor the Blame

When I do not have control over how my brain gets shaped in the womb, what genes are passed on … More

My Latest Book Available Now on Amazon — “A Spiritual Memoir of Silence, Solitude, and Self-Inquiry”

This is not a book promising instant enlightenment or easy solutions. It is a companion for serious seekers, philosophers, contemplatives, … More

The MAIN (and ONLY?) Mistake in Spirituality and the Answer to the Question “Who Am I?”

The more I think about it the more I realize that this quest to “improve oneself” or “make oneself worthy … More

RAMANA MAHARSHI – ARUNACHALA SHIVA

Wise words from Ramana Maharshi.Photos from the hill Arunachala in Tiruvannamalai where is the Ramanashramam.

Karma’s Power Ends the Moment You See You as the Ego Are Not The Doer – Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa

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

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