Rituals vs. Self-Realisation

In a world steeped in tradition, superstitions, and belief, have you ever wondered about the true essence behind the rituals we perform? Are these ceremonies mere customs, or do they hold a deeper, more profound meaning?

Join me on a journey where I peel back the layers of tradition to reveal the hidden truths beneath. In the video titled ‘Rituals vs. Self-Realisation’, we embark on an exploration of rites and rituals, but this isn’t your typical discourse. Instead, it’s an invitation to challenge your perspectives, to question what you’ve been told and what you thought you always knew, and to peep into the depths of spiritual understanding.

I won’t tell you everything, for the beauty of this journey lies in the discoveries you’ll make in the video, in which I draw upon the wisdom of ancient scriptures like the Srimad Bhagavad Gita to shed light on the often-misunderstood world of rituals. It is a voyage into the heart of spirituality, where you are encouraged to seek your truth.

But here is something important for you before you watch the video: It is about the two kinds of knowledge spoken about in the Mundaka Upanishad. They are Apara Vidya and Para Vidya.

Mundaka Upanishad 1:1:5

तत्रापरा ऋग्वेदो यजुर्वेदः सामवेदोऽथर्ववेदः
शिक्षा कल्पो व्याकरणं निरुक्तं छन्दो ज्योतिषमिति ।
अथ परा यया तदक्षरमधिगम्यते ॥ ५॥
tatraaparaa rigvedo yajurvedah saamavedo’tharvavedah
shikshaa kalpo vyaakaraNam niruktam cchando jyotishamiti |
atha paraa yayaa tadaksharamadhigamyate || 5 ||

Among these, the Apara includes the Rig Veda, the Yajur Veda, the Sama Veda, and the Atharva Veda, as well as subjects like language and phonetics, grammar, etymology, prosody, and astrology. On the other hand, the Para Vidya refers to the knowledge through which one attains the imperishable Brahman

Watch the video to find out whether age-old customs that have shaped cultures and civilisations and have given birth to numerous rituals are a path to enlightenment or are a shroud that obscures the real journey. The answers might surprise you.

Are you ready to unmask the veil? Watch the video and embark on a quest to uncover the profound truths hidden within the world of rites and rituals.