Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a good guide to answer the question “Why does the mind keep thinking?” 1. The … More
Category: Self-realization / Liberation
Changing My Last Name
“Thinking of changing my last name to Bakwas.”
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
How is the mind to be made quiet? | That’s a Wrong Question according to Krishnamurti
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
“Thank You So Much”? Now, Wait a Minute!
A friend messaged on WhatsApp, “Thank you so much” (see screenshot at the end). I replied to him with these … More
How to Live Your Life
“Declutch.”
What is Liberation?
“Liberation is nothing but the discovery of our true identity, who we really are in actuality, beneath all the layers … More
The Correct Way to Seek Liberation
One should not go hard at liberation. Doing so only reinforces the false conviction that one is now bound and … More