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Discovering the Truth of our Existence

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Who Am I?

“I am” is an obvious fact. “Who am I” is a discovery. How so? Even if we have eyes, we still need a mirror to see our face. Vedānta—the science of truth about our existence—acts as a mirror to reveal “who am I.” It says you are not the limited ‘body-mind-senses’ complex you take yourself to be. You are limitless Consciousness. It is a fact that all sorrow is born of some sense of limitation—physical or psychological. Ultimately, all becoming involves a desire to be free from limitations. Reclaim your true status—as limitless Consciousness—and be free.

This is the vision of Vedānta: You are already what you are seeking. Know yourself and be fulfilled.

Calculus of Happiness

Calculus of Happiness

Jul 23, 2015 | ,

Analysis of Bliss Ānanda Mīmāṁsā in Taittirīya Upaniṣad In book two (Ananda Vallī), anuvāka eight of Taittirīya Upaniṣad, a wisdom text dealing with Self-knowledge, we come across a most detailed analysis, mīmāṁsā, of different levels of bliss, ānanda,...

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The Knowledge that Liberates!

The Knowledge that Liberates!

Jul 19, 2015 | ,

भज गोविन्दंभजगोविन्दं भजगोविन्दं गोविन्दं भजमूढमते ।सम्प्राप्ते सन्निहिते काले नहि नहि रक्षति डुकृञ्करणे ॥ १॥bhaja govindaṁbhajagovindaṁ bhajagovindaṁ govindaṁ bhajamūḍhamate |samprāpte sannihite kale nahi nahi rakṣati ḍukṛñkaraṇe  ||1||Seek/attain the knowledge of...

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Language: A poor translation of Silence!

Language: A poor translation of Silence!

Jul 19, 2015 | ,

Profoundest truths of existence register in the sonorous silence of soul.A calm abidance, a state of steadfastness in the self—sthitaprajñatā, the means and the end of all spirituality.In the deep silence, the self revels in the Self.Silence is the beginning, the...

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The fundamental human problem

The fundamental human problem

Jul 18, 2015 | ,

 Vedānta teaches us that the fundamental human problem is the lack of self-knowledge and the resultant extrovertedness of our search for happiness and the mistaken way we relate to the world. In all our quests, we approach people, objects, and situations through...

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Tat Tvam Asi

Tat Tvam Asi

Jul 11, 2015 |

Once many years ago, I had a "chance" meeting with an Indian saint. He asked, in broken English, "Been India?" Since I had been in India for a number of years, the best, most easily demonstrable answer was to wobble my head in the characteristic side to side manner...

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Self-Discovery

Jul 10, 2015 |

There is no wealth equal to Self-knowledge in the whole creation. That is why people were/are willing to give up kingdoms for such knowledge. The Buddha is a case in point. He was a prince—the-king-to-be. He gave it all up to discover the truth of his existence. What...

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Conversations with a Tree

~ Satinder Dhiman, Ph.D. Ed.D.
January 11, 2013

Today during morning walk, I paused near a wise old tree; It greeted me, as always, gently; Unassumingly with an inviting look!

I have heard it whisper, as I pass by it, everyday: “I produce oxygen; What do you?”

Today, there was urgency in its voice, As if it had lots of questions for me That needed to be addressed; As a matter of life and death!

Still kind in its manner, Gentle in its demeanor; Solemn in its voice, The tree continued….

Rain or sunshine, Extreme cold or hot; I bear my lot, patiently; Without complaining or comparing! Do you?

By way of my own care and concern, I need very little on a daily basis. Always making sure to contribute, More than I consume. Do you?

I offer my gifts of shade and shelter, Anonymously and generously; And my fruits and flowers, To all and sundry, selflessly! Do you?

I am content in being the way I am, Without needing to compare or compete; To outshine or be better than the next tree; In the mindless race called success! How about you?

I abide placidly in the Present; Without brooding over the past, Or pining for the future; Living fully in the Now, authentically! Do you?

On yearly basis at least, I renew myself: Letting go of the old leaves; To make room for the new ones! Do you?

I do not hate my fellow trees, Nor do I destroy my own kind. Merely because they are different, Or hold a different viewpoint! How about you?

My virtues are: Patience, Generosity, Acceptance, Forbearance, Caring, Compassion, Contribution, Usefulness, Selflessness, Sustainability, Self-renewal! What are yours?

With my drab, rough exterior, I stay nimble and pliant inside. Always ready to adapt and to cater: Whatever circumstances transpire! Do you?

I genuinely hold my head high, Upright in my humility and gratitude; Always glorifying my Creator, By serving selflessly Its Creation! Do you?

In life and in death, I stay valuable, making sure that Every part of me is somehow useful, For the sake of others! How about you?

My leaves, my stem, My roots, my bark; All parts of the Divine Exchange, You humans call Eco-System. How about yours?

Even when I die, I am of service to you; As firewood to keep your house warm, And to cook your supreme meal! Do you?

Above all, I have the Virtue of Eternal Silence, And never get bored with my own existence! How about you?

As I listened to this wise old tree, I kept wondering: What have I done to the Garden Entrusted to my care?!

~ Satinder Dhiman, Ph.D.; Ed.D. January 11, 2013.