ESSAYS

Cidhābhāsa is a compound Sanskrit word derived from cit (consciousness) and abhāsā (semblance; appearance; emanation).

Duality and non-duality are not opposing truths but complementary aspects of the same spiritual journey.

Is prayer useful in Advaita Vedanta? Its usefulness depends on what you're praying for.

Sannyasa, or “renunciation,” is often portrayed as a holy life free of duties and responsibilities in order to focus on the ultimate objecti

Sankalpa is the seed of desire—a thought infused with value. Learn how Vedanta teaches us to intercept thoughts before they bind us in suffering.

Learn how Advaita Vedanta uses prakriyas—structured methods of inquiry—to unfold the truth of the Self and guide seekers to lasting knowledge.