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32 articleson scripture, philosophy & wisdom
What Is the Relationship Between Devotion and Knowledge? Is Devotion Possible Without Knowledge?
What's the real relationship between bhakti and jnana? The Yogavasishtha, the Gita, and the Bhagwat Puran on whether devotion can be complete without knowledge.
What Are the Major Obstacles on the Path of Devotion and Knowledge, and How Can They Be Overcome?
Illusion, ego, attachment, and craving block the path of devotion and knowledge. The Bhagwat Puran and Yogavasishtha name these obstacles — and the remedies.
How to Balance Devotion and Knowledge So the Path to Liberation Becomes Simple
Discernment in devotion, feeling in knowledge — that's the real balance. The Skanda Purana and the story of Hiranyakashipu show the path to reconciling bhakti and jnana.
The Secret in Krishna's Names — Dhritarashtra's Question and Sanjaya's Answer
In the Mahabharata's Udyoga Parva, Sanjaya traces the etymology of nineteen names of Krishna to Dhritarashtra. From Vasudeva to Narayana — each name is a life philosophy.
What Is Tanmayata (Complete Absorption), and How Can It Be Practiced?
Tanmayata is when "I" steps back and only the Divine remains. The Bhagwat Puran's Gopis and Sage Markandeya show what this complete absorption looks like.
The Practical Path to Self-Knowledge and God-Realization
A beggar's song is called God realization given form. The Skanda Purana, Yogavasishtha and Bhagwat Puran on the actual, walkable path to atmajnan and brahmajnan.
Self-Knowledge vs. God-Realization — What's the Difference, and What Are the Best Means to Attain Them?
A river is self knowledge. The moment it merges into the ocean, it becomes God realization. The Yogavasishtha and Skanda Purana on the difference and the path.
What Role Does Ego Play in Blocking Oneness With the Divine — and How Can It Be Removed?
A wave that forgot it was the ocean — that's ego. The Yogavasishtha and Bhagwat Puran on how ego blocks the oneness of Atman and Brahman, and how it dissolves.
What Is the True Nature of Atman and Brahman?
Who am I, really — not my body, not my thoughts? The Bhagwat Puran, Yogavasishtha and Upanishads on the true, undivided nature of Atman and Brahman.