This episode of Veda Sage will take you on a contemplative journey into the essence of universal laws, the illusion of physical reality, and the ultimate truth of the Self. It’s a meditative unraveling of Dharma, Adharma, and consciousness itself. This will help listeners disassociate from the laws of the dream and return to their own source—Brahman.

In this episode, we explore:

• The illusion of physicality and how to break its conditioning

• The role of universal laws across different realms and states of consciousness

• What it truly means to go with the flow and act in accordance with Dharma

• Why Dharma is different for every being and how it evolves as one approaches the Self

• The binding power of laws, and how realization is the disassociation from all of them

• The true nature of intuition and how it reveals itself in the deepening of stillness

• Why even spiritual concepts like Dharma and Karma must eventually be let go

This episode is not about gaining more knowledge. It's about unlearning until nothing remains but the Self. Until you see clearly that:

“The highest truth is that there is only unknowable consciousness.”

In this episode of Veda Sage, we take a profound route into the Vedantic understanding of the Three Bodies—the three layers of existence defining our perception of reality within the illusion of Maya.

The discussion begins with a fundamental breakdown of these bodies and their connection to our everyday experience. Listeners will learn how the physical body is merely the experience of physicality projected by the mind. The subtle body, is the mind and its functions, which project the physical experience. And, the causal body, the deepest and most elusive layer, being nothing more than pure potential.

Through the discussion, we explored:

• The illusion of individuality and how all beings are projections of a single, undivided mind.
• How our waking state, dream state, and deep sleep reflect these three bodies. The waking world is just as much an illusion as a dream.
• The misconception of layers (koshas) as tangible realities rather than mere appearances.
• Why deep sleep feels restful and how it tempts seekers into manolaya rather than self-realization.
• The path to piercing through all these illusions to recognize Brahman—the One, Immutable Reality.

With a focus on direct experience and contemplation rather than intellectual understanding alone, this episode guides listeners to dissolve false identifications and return to the truth of the Self.

In this episode of Veda Sage, we explore profound Advaitin teachings and their practical applications to illuminate the path to self-realization. This discussion delves into the different qualities to embody to reveal the Self:

Key topics include:

• Understanding the Three Karmas and why is everything superimposed.
• Illusion: Why "what you’re seeing is not what it actually is" and the essence of objective vs. subjective knowledge.
• Ignorance vs. Knowledge: The meaning of avidya, the truth of moksha, and the incomparable peace of revealing the self.
• Sattvic Mind as a Prerequisite: Why purity, stillness, and clarity are essential for self-knowledge and liberation.
• Practices to Purify the Mind: Cultivating love, compassion, dispassion, and concentration without suppressing sense objects, as well as lucid dreaming and sattvic routine.
• Snapshots of Reality: How time and space exist only in the mind, and why reality is like flickering snapshots with only appearance of movement.

• Turiya: Gradual unfoldment and signs of samadhi, the experience of Turiya beyond waking, dreaming, and deep sleep, and yogic nirvikalpa samadhi vs. the experience of turiya.
• Devotion: How worship, surrender, and reverence purify the mind.
• Tackling manolaya during self inquiry practice and why viveka is the highest spiritual power.
• Analogies and Insights: From the mirror reflection to the essence of Ishwara, we decode complex Advaitic concepts with clarity.

This episode combines profound teachings with pratical steps to purify the mind and intensify the presence of awareness. Whether you are an advanced practitioner or new to Advaita Vedanta, this episode provides tools to deepen your journey.

In this episode of Veda Sage, we delve into the profound distinction between Reflected Consciousness (Chitabasa) and Pure Consciousness (Nirguna Brahman), and their relevance in the path to self-realization. Through vivid analogies and deep inquiry, we explore:

• The nature of duality and how assigning meanings creates resistance.
• The transition from identifying as a Jiva (individual self) to understanding reflected consciousness and finally realizing pure consciousness.
• The role of grace as a link between reflected consciousness and pure consciousness.
• Inquiry and concentration as essential practices for self-realization.
• The pitfalls of suppressing thoughts versus deeply understanding their nature.
• Practical insights into dissolving ignorance and embodying truth.
• Encouragement to transcend intellectual understanding through consistent application.

Join us on this transformative journey from reflections to the essence of being, uncovering the path to self-realization.

In this episode of Veda Sage, we delve into Raja Yoga, exploring practical insights for seekers. With we touch upon the pathways that lead to liberation and the higher realms of consciousness.

Here’s what we’ve discussed in this episode:

• Nadis and their role in spiritual awakening
• The two paths to liberation: Jeevan Mukti and Krama Mukti
• The different realms (lokas) and their significance in the spiritual journey.
• The role of divine will
• Insights into laya and how to overcome it as an obstacle in meditation
• A reflection on Nisargadatta Maharaj’s core teaching to rest in the sense of "I AM"
• Practical guidance on staying centered in awareness throughout the day

This episode invites you to reflect deeply, practice, and rest in the stillness of your true nature. May these discussions inspire clarity and inner peace on your journey toward self-discovery.

In this episode we dive deep into the meaning of Bhakti and its role in the path of Advaita Vedanta. Bhakti, often understood as devotion, is redefined as the immersion of attention—a force that leads seekers away from bondage and towards the ultimate realization of the Self. We explore Bhakti's significance across spiritual paths, including Jnana Yoga, Karma Yoga, Upasana, and Kundalini, revealing how this devotion shapes each path and drives the journey to self-realization. Key topics discussed in this episode include:

• What is the ultimate meaning of Bhakti?
• Role of Bhakti in different paths.
• Understanding how surrendering doership paves the way for grace to lead us to liberation.
• What does it mean to act without attachment to results or identity, and how does this purify the mind?
• Discussion on Verses from the Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Vasistha.
• How the play of illusion, subtle synchronicities, and the cultivation of dispassion impact our spiritual path.

Join us as we explore how Bhakti deepens in every stage of practice, eventually dissolving the ego and revealing the infinite, blissful nature of the Self.

In this episode, we dive deep into the sacred text Devikālottara, where Lord Shiva imparts the supreme wisdom of non-dualism to Devi Parvati. This powerful upa-āgama offers advanced seekers a direct path to liberation, guiding them through the ocean of samsara to ultimate peace.

We begin by introducing the essence of this text and explore profound topics such as:

• The eternal or illusory nature of the cosmic dream.
• The different types of samadhi and questions about the practitioner’s meditation practice.
• How thought interrupts attention.
• The true meaning of surrender.
• Yogic powers (siddhis) and why they must be transcended.
• Overcoming fear, anger, and mastering the art of letting go.

Join us on this recorded call as we unravel the wisdom of Devikālottara, offering profound insights for those seeking the highest truth.

Link to the verses

In this episode of Veda Sage, we uncover how the realization of having no intention to exist dissolves the illusion of ignorance. We explore how samadhi eradicates vasanas (latent tendencies) and dive into the levels of Karma Yoga and its vital role in purifying the mind for liberation. Drawing from the Yoga Vasistha and Shankara’s Vivekachudamani, Sri Brahmavid Prasad shares deep wisdom for seekers on their spiritual journey.

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