Waiting for the World to Change
“I was at my son’s graduation last week and we had to listen to the typical speeches full of naive optimism,” begins Al. Dave is walking...
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Traditional Vedanta in a Non-Traditional Format
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A Conversation with AI
I recently had a fascinating conversation with AI (Claude 3) about the similarities and differences that advanced AI and robotics will...
What is sannyasa?
Sannyasa, or “renunciation,” is often portrayed as a holy life free of duties and responsibilities in order to focus on the ultimate objecti
What is a sankalpa?
A saṅkalpa is often defined as simply, “a desire.” In Yoga circles it is sometimes described as “intention” or “resolution.” And yet,...
The Vedantic 'prakriyas' (methodologies)
Vedanta uses several prakriyās or methods to teach Self-knowledge and help the seeker discriminate (viveka) between the Self and...
What is om?
Om, like many Sanskrit words, has been made confusing by the sheer number of interpretations. It has been described as the primeval...
Why I wrote a book about G**
Let’s face it, “God” is an awkward topic for most westerners. God is rarely spoken of outside a house of worship and rarely, among...
What is bhakti yoga?
In Vedanta, bhakti yoga is defined as a means of devotion leading to union with God. Traditional Vedanta, generally, recommends three...
What is jnana yoga?
Jñana yoga is the last phase of the process toward Self-realization, and the only one to focus specifically on Vedanta (knowledge derived...
What is upasana yoga?
Upasana yoga is the second phase in the process toward Self-inquiry after karma yoga . Similar to karma yoga, it is considered a...
What is karma yoga?
Karma yoga is the first yoga or spiritual practice in the process of Self-inquiry.
What is ananda?
Because it can be interpreted in two ways, the term ananda (ānanda) can be confusing. Ananda is most commonly translated as “bliss,”...
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