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.
Tag: Consciousness
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.
The World is Unreal
Mind & Consciousness
“One will keep encountering difficulties in life until one learns to distinguish between the mind (aka thoughts and emotions) and … More
Path to Self-Realization – Meditating on the ‘I Am’ – The Nisargadatta Maharaj Way
My Introduction Aitareya Upanishad states “Prjananam Brahma“, menaing “Consciousness is Brahman” (or, Self). Brahman (Nisargadatta Maharaj often refers to this … More
My Path to the Truth
I try to live my life with the following understanding forming the backdrop from which I do whatever I do:
Ramana Maharshi and I – What’s the Difference?
“Ramana Maharshi and I are different in as much as a big pot and a small pot are different. At … More
Consciousness
“Everything is mere imagination except Consciousness.”–D. Samarender Reddy
Models of Consciousness in Indian Philosophy | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda speaks on the topic of Monistic and Dualistic models of consciousness in Indian Philosophy. This talk was organized … More
WHAT IS LIFE? Philosophical Conversations
Tim Freke and Peter Russell discuss misunderstandings of the word ‘consciousness’ and how to really ‘let go’. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUvA4VC-DlE
Know Thyself 