“Maya is nothing but the sense of doership.”
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What is God, Truth, Reality — Name and Form in Vedanta: Why Only Consciousness Is Real
Vedanta teaches that the world is nothing but name-and-form superimposed on the one reality — Consciousness (Brahman, God). Just as a pot is only clay in a particular form, so too all experiences are appearances of Consciousness. The sense of “I” as a separate doer is itself another name-and-form. Realizing this truth dissolves separation, ends sorrow, and reveals our nature as pure bliss. Using analogies such as clay-pot, gold-ornament, and wave-water, this article explores how Vedanta answers common spiritual doubts and points us to the oneness of existence.
What is the Origin of Desires, Thoughts and Actions?
The world that comes into existence for the fulfilment of one’s desires through thoughts and actions has its origin in … More
Maya
Maya peeks at me Through snow-clad mountain Maya winks at me Through rose-laden bush Maya waves at me On the … More
Maya
Maya peeks at me Through snow-clad mountain Maya winks at me Through rose-laden bush Maya waves at me On the … More
Maya (Ignorance)
“Maya (or ignorance) is nothing but the wrong understanding that happiness lies outside. The moment one realizes that happiness is … More
Seeing Through the Illusion
“I refuse to be fooled by God any longer – there is no me or you; it is all S/He.”–D. … More
Ramakrishna Paramahansa on Compassion and Attachment
“Remember that daya (compassion), and maya (attachment), are two different things. Attachment means the feeling of ‘my-ness’ toward one’s relatives. … More
The Ultimate Liberal Called Ramakrishna Paramahansa
“The feeling of ‘I ‘ and ‘mine’ is ignorance. People say that Rani Rasmani built the Kāli temple; but nobody … More
The Holographic Universe (Scientific Model of Advaita)
The following Youtube videos do a very good job of explaining why the world is an illusion, a mere appearance, … More