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LOOK UP, AND WAKE UP

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Voyager 1 has been flying non-stop for nearly 48 years since 1977. It has already travelled over 24 billion kilometres and is still not even one light-day away from Earth.
Let that sink in. Just one day of light-speed travel, and we haven’t reached it yet.

And here we are…
On this tiny, fragile speck called Earth, floating in infinite space,
Wasting our precious moment of life with ego, pride, inferiority, religious superiority, hatred, and greed.

All our religious places, ideologies, nations, and flags – they vanish into nothingness when seen from just a few kilometres above Earth, let alone from Voyager’s view.

The spacecraft carries a golden record of music and greetings from humanity, in case it ever meets another intelligent being.
Imagine if it did. What would we say we stood for?

It’s time we grow up, let go of imaginary divisions, ridiculous beliefs, and cults, and embrace the sheer miracle of being alive at all. Because in the grand movie of the universe, we’re not even a pixel on the screen.

Where Vedanta Begins, War Ends: How This Ancient Wisdom Can Transform The World

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From Dogma to Direct Experience: The Practical Power of Vedanta

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Most people live their lives filled with noise, dogma, and contradiction, making sense of life a challenging task. They have unanswered questions, such as, “Who am I?” or “What’s the point of all this?” They are either caught up in beliefs and rituals, have no inclination to engage with such questions, or, due to their beliefs, are afraid to question traditions, or simply too busy to stop and think.

Religions and ideologies claim to offer answers, but more often than not, they leave us confused and divided. They demand belief, but fail to encourage true understanding.

Vedanta is not another belief system. It offers a unique method – a way of seeing – that helps you distinguish between what is real and what is assumed. It doesn’t require blind faith. Instead, it invites you to look within and engage with your own direct experience.

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Monk Mindset, Modern Life

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The myth of needing perfect conditions for peace

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What does true peace look like?

Is it a secluded beach at sunset? A mountaintop retreat? The moment after you achieve a long-sought goal?

A photography contest once asked this same question—and the winning answer stunned everyone.

It wasn’t the most beautiful image. It wasn’t the most dramatic. But when the judges saw it, they immediately knew: This is it. This is real peace.

What did they see that moved them so deeply?

And more importantly – how can you access that same unshakeable calm, no matter your circumstances?

I explore this in my new video, “The Essence of Peace: A Journey Beyond Fear and Attachment.” It’s not what you might expect.

You’ll discover:

  • The hidden trap in how we chase peace (and why it keeps slipping away)
  • The 2-word mental shift that dissolves worry instantly
  • What predators, bouncing cups, and your deepest fears all have in common
  • Why “preparing for the worst” is actually the key to fearless living

This isn’t theory. It’s a revelation hiding in plain sight—in a poor village, in life-threatening crises in my life, and in the quiet space between your thoughts.

Peace isn’t something you find. It’s something you stop losing.

Watch here:

“The battle was never with the world. It was always in the mind—and the mind was never really you.”

P.S. The most extraordinary truths often wear the disguise of ordinary moments. This one might catch you by surprise.

Truth Doesn’t Care About Your Beliefs: Uncover the Ultimate Reality

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You’ve been told what to think. You’ve been conditioned to accept, obey, and conform. But what if everything you believe—everything you rely on—has been carefully placed there to keep you from seeing the truth?

What if the world around you isn’t what it seems?

This isn’t just another talk. It’s an experience—one that might shake the very foundation of what you think is real. But be warned: once you step through this door, there is no going back.

Are you ready to challenge everything? Watch now.

How to Destroy the Illusion of False EGO in 5 Minutes?

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Can an Eye See Itself? Understanding the Nature of the Self

[This is a continuation of the post “Not Your Body? Quick Tips to Discover Your True Self!”]

Many seekers struggle with the concept of the Self, often expressing confusion and frustration over their inability to “connect” with it. I’ve heard people saying things like, “I feel the disconnect with my own self,” and so forth. The fact is that such statements are logically flawed. Why? Because the Self is not something to be seen or grasped—it can only be realised. CONTINUE READING AND WATCHING THE VIDEO ON SUBSTACK.

From Unfounded Beliefs to Clarity Through Vedanta

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Beliefs Divide, Vedanta Unites!

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Religion often relies on beliefs without evidence, creating divisions and control through fear and greed.

In contrast, Vedanta, the pinnacle of spiritual understanding from the Indian subcontinent, promotes unity and true knowledge, urging individuals to rise above dualistic beliefs and introspect for deeper understanding. READ ON SUBSTACK

Trapped by Tradition: What Monkeys Teach Us About Blind Conformity

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The Metamorphosis of ANGER

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The Harmful Effects of Anger: Understanding Its Life Cycle and the Path to Peace

Mark Twain once said, “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.” Anger never solves any problem or worry; rather, it makes us more stressed. It starts controlling our emotions and intelligence, and eventually leads us to self destruction.

To comprehend the full extent of anger’s impact, it’s essential to understand its life cycle. Anger often begins with attachment, a sense of entitlement, or envy. This metamorphosis is eloquently described in the Srimad Bhagavad Gita, Shlokas SBG 2:62-63:

Srimad Bhagavad Gita: 2:62-63 “A person who thinks of sense objects develops an attachment for them. From this attachment, desires are born and from desires, anger is born.
Anger gives birth to delusion and this delusion results in confusion of memory. When memory is confused, intelligence is destroyed, and from the destruction of intelligence, the person perishes.”

SBG 2:62-63

The Metamorphosis of Anger

  1. Attachment: It all begins with the mind dwelling on sense objects. When we repeatedly think about something, we develop an attachment to it.

  2. Desire: From attachment arises desire—the longing to possess or achieve what we are attached to.

  3. Anger: When our desires are unfulfilled or obstructed, anger arises. This anger can be towards oneself, others, or circumstances.

  4. Delusion: Anger clouds our judgment, leading to delusion. We start seeing things in a distorted manner, unable to perceive reality accurately.

  5. Confusion of Memory: Delusion confuses our memory. We forget our principles, values, and past experiences that guide us in making rational decisions.

  6. Destruction of Intelligence: With a confused memory, our intelligence, the ability to reason and discriminate, is destroyed.

  7. Perdition: The final stage is the total destruction of the person. A life led by anger is a life of turmoil, leading to self-destruction.

The Solution: Vedanta

Vedanta offers a profound solution to the problem of anger and other mental afflictions. The Srimad Bhagavad Gita, a cornerstone of Vedanta, provides timeless wisdom to overcome anger and attain peace. By understanding and applying its teachings, we can transform our lives.

The Srimad Bhagavad Gita is the panacea for all mental problems, fears, worries, and confusions that stem from a lack of clarity or emotional thinking. It guides us to live a life of balance, understanding, and inner peace.

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What Lies Beyond ‘You’? The Ultimate Truth in Vedanta

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Who Am I? Uncovering the Timeless Mystery of Self

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“Why on Earth” – Full Movie

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“Why on Earth” is a powerful documentary available on Amazon Prime that takes viewers on a global journey to explore the profound connection between humans, animals, and our planet.

Featuring stunning and rarely seen footage, the film highlights the impact of deforestation and the illegal trade of threatened and endangered species. It focuses on the plight of iconic animals such as elephants, lions, sharks, and orangutans, revealing how these environmental issues affect their survival.

The documentary underscores the importance of caring for these magnificent creatures as a step towards healing our planet and fostering a better future for all living beings.

Through its eye-opening content, “Why on Earth” aims to inspire action and awareness about the urgent need for conservation efforts.

The film is directed by Katie Cleary and features Katie Cleary, Clint Eastwood, and others.

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Clint Eastwood, 94-year-old vegan actor legend, formulated one of the most important lessons of his life so far for the young generation:

“Don’t look for luxury in watches or bracelets, don’t look for luxury in villas or sailboats!

Luxury is laughter and friends, luxury is rain on your face, luxury is hugs and kisses.

Don’t look for luxury in shops, don’t look for it in gifts, don’t look for it in parties, don’t look for it in events!

Luxury is being loved by people, luxury is being respected, luxury is having your parents alive, luxury is being able to play with your grandchildren.

Luxury is what money can’t buy.”
(2024)