What is Maya?
The Eastern wisdom traditions, especially Vedanata, refer to this term “maya” again and again in their spiritual literature.
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Category: Self-Inquiry
Ashtavakra Gita: The nature of Self, Reality and Bondage
This book is a must for everybody on their journey to self-discovery. There are a total of 298 stanzas, and each one is a direct instruction on the nature of Self.
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Does Self-reflective exercises really work to change your awareness?
Most of us like the idea of meditation, but we quickly get bored with the actual practice of meditation. Some wonder if this self-reflective exercise really works?
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The Two Selves Within Us: Rumi’s Wisdom on the Nature of Self
The 13th century Persian mystic, Rumi expresses this distinction between the two selves within us in the poem “Two Kinds of Intelligence.”
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Lullaby of Madalasa
The essence of Vedanta is beautifully presented in this song. This story is narrated in the Markandeya Purana.
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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.
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Inspirational Quotes by Swami Sivananda
Swami Sivananda, one of the greatest spiritual masters of the 20th century, is the inspiration...
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What are Upanishads?
The Upanishads, India’s greatest spiritual treasures, are the culmination of the wisdom of the...
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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.
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