Tattvabodha – The fundamental text of Vedanta
Tattvabodha is one of the fundamental books recommended for study into the nature of Self in Vedanta. It introduces various terms pertaining to Vedanta study in a systematic and comprehensive form.
Inspirational Quotes by Swami Sivananda
Swami Sivananda, one of the greatest spiritual masters of the 20th century, is the inspiration behind the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres. Here are some selected quotes by the swami. There is a lesson in everything This world is your best teacher. There is a lesson in...
What are Upanishads?
The Upanishads, India’s greatest spiritual treasures, are the culmination of the wisdom of the Vedas which contain the wellspring of profound philosophy of self-discovery and have influenced the writings of Gurdjieff, Kahlil Gibran, Thoreau and Emerson, Schopenhauer,...
Recommended Books for Self-Discovery
The message or content in these texts transcend the boundaries of religious beliefs. They instruct the seeker to go from mere belief in an ideal to actually realizing (or experiencing) it.
Western Science and Eastern Thought: Their Love-Hate Relationship
The scientific method, with its emphasis on experiment and reproducibility of data has been the driving force of Western civilization since the 15th century. By the seventh century, this became a standard methodology used to investigate the truth in our theories and started to spread to the East.
How Science Works?
For four hundred years, the process of scientific method remained within the confines of this enterprise. Anyone who correctly follows the steps laid out in the study, no matter who they are, must be able to say, “Yes, I got the same result.”
The Difference Between Ordinary Consciousness and Universal Consciousness
Two questions continue to puzzle us when it comes to understanding consciousness: What is it? And more importantly: Is it a product of our brain or is our brain a product of consciousness? Demystifying this mystery is one of the hardest problems in modern science.
How Technology is Shaping Our Future
In future, are going use machines to do even the elementary tasks like growing crops, hunting, fishing, cooking, packaging, supplying, driving etc. This means that a large work force will be replaced by automated and precision mechanization.
15 mins of Daily Meditation
Follow these simple steps EVERYDAY without exceptions. Overcome the urge to give excuses like, “I am too tired today,” or “I am too busy today, I will start from tomorrow,” or “I tried it before, but i didn’t see any results,” etc.
Most Sensible Approach to Avoid a Break-Up
For a social partnership to be successful (defining success as the emotional satisfaction of both parties involved), a nurturing atmosphere must be established in which the couple feels free expressing themselves.