Deeper Study
Explore Advaita Vedanta, the Upanishads and James Traverse’s philosophical reflections. Read these as contemplative teachings; distinguish metaphor and philosophical interpretation from established scientific evidence.
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Bhagavad Gita Brahma Sutras and Upanishads – 4
In the culmination of the Prasthanatrayi (the three foundations), Moksha is the final “resolution.” If existence implies action, then Moksha is the state where action is no longer a “debt” to be paid, but a…
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Bhagavad Gita Brahma Sutras and Upanishads – 3
By acting according to your duty, you are essentially “proving” your existence to yourself. You are moving from a state of passive existence (being a victim of circumstances) to active existence (being a conscious participant…
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Bhagavad Gita Brahma Sutras and Upanishads – 2
Brahma Sutras – the logical “judge” between the Upanishads and the Gita To illustrate how the Brahma Sutras act as the logical “judge” between the Upanishads and the Gita, let’s look at one of the…
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Bhagavad Gita Brahma Sutras and Upanishads – 1
To understand the Bhagavad Gita is to understand the necessity of action. While we often think of “duty” as an external obligation, the Gita argues that duty is an inevitable byproduct of existence itself. The…
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Yoga and the Philosopher’s Stone: Internal Alchemy
Yoga and the Philosopher’s Stone While at first glance they seem to belong to entirely different worlds—one a physical practice from India and the other a medieval European legend—Yoga and the Philosopher’s Stone are actually…
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Flow as Constant Change – You are That
This profound perspective that beautifully aligns with both ancient philosophy and modern physics. You are touching on the idea that “Now” isn’t a frozen point in time, but rather a seamless transition—a snapshot we take…
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Spirit means To Breathe
Introduction: The Universal Connection Between Breath and Spirit The profound connection between the words “spirit” and “breath” isn’t coincidental—it’s a fundamental linguistic pattern found across virtually all ancient cultures and languages. This etymological relationship reveals…
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The Eight Limbs of Yoga: A Framework for Practice and Inquiry
Start Here → Teaching Library → Deeper Study Patanjali’s eight limbs offer a classical framework for yoga that includes ethical conduct, posture, breath and meditation. This article introduces that framework and connects it with practical…