Tag: philosophy

  • Understanding the distinction between “Spiritual Resilience” and “Cognitive Resilience”

    Vedanta or Vedic Philosophy defines the Universe, nature or ALL of existence as Brahman. Such Brahman is described as Sat Chit Anandam (i.e.) Universal Reality, Awareness of the same and the Infinite joy as a result!Oneness: Consciousness Explained | Swami Sarvapriyananda https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Zrr8v1VqIU  Brahman as the “enabler”, we (Human) and everything we know of (Universe) as…

  • Interactive Nature of Karma (Action), Bhakthi (Faith) and Jñana (Wisdom/reasoning) as Yoga Pathways.

    The essay: “Interactive Nature of Karma (Action), Bakthi (Faith) and Jnana (Wisdom and Reasoning) as Yoga pathways” has been published in the Jan. 2026 issue of veDa vaaNee, a E-Magazine: vEda vaaNee – E Magazine: https://vedasamskrutisamiti.org.in/current-issue-vol-3-issue-4-jan-26/ The entire paper is also presented below for our readers. A model based approach for Yoga as means for…

  • Hope!

    Good morning!This is the beginning of a New Year!Wishing you all a Happy New Year on this special time and solemn occasion. Every wish spring from the hope in our hearts and minds that something good, something better will be the outcome for ourselves or someone else! This morning, I woke up to see in…

  • Axioms of Vedic Philosophy – Being and Becoming a “Good Samaritan”

    This essay has been published at veDa vaaNee e-magazine and posted at: https://vedasamskrutisamiti.org.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/R3.-Axioms-of-Vedic-Philosophy-%E2%80%93-Tools-for-Being-and-Becoming-a-Good-Samaritan_41-46.pdf Parable of Good Samaritan:The Good Samaritan is a parable told by Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 10:25-37). It tells the story of a traveler who is beaten, robbed, and left for dead on the road from Jerusalem to Jericho.…

  • “Message after graduation!”

    It is the time after graduation. For many it is time to spread their wings and seek jobs and careers. For others it is time to enter their programs for further studies! Let us take the liberty to offer the following “Message” along with our very best wishes to all the graduates, as they venture…

  • Vedic Philosophy summarized in three Axioms

    “Vedic Philosophy – Finding meaning and purpose in our daily life!” is a series of short videos in a playlist on YouTube. Links for the latest segments 6 and 7, are given below: It is my amateur attempt to document the practical nature of Vedic Philosophy as well as its tangible relevance to daily life.…

  • Moksha – Liberation, Here and Now!

    Moksha – Liberation, Here and Now!Evolution of a “Yogi” through Philosophy, reflection and analytical reasoning derived from Bagawath Geetha and Upanishads.Dr. Krishnamoorthy (Subbu) Subramanian June 21, 2025 is recognized as International Yoga Day. Yoga is seen as a way to control and manage one’s life to maintain peace and harmony within and also with all…

  • Why do God’s children suffer so much?

    I receive a weekly “Spiritual message” composed and edited by a good friend and published through The Vedanta Society, local chapter at Saint Louis, MO. They are brief and amazingly good. Each communication carries a brief message that is ideal for reflection and internalizing. I look at them as sources of learning. Any comments as…

  • Reflecting on Religion and Spirituality in America!

    A recent Pew Research study on “Decline of Christianity in the U.S. Has Slowed, May Have Leveled Off” concludes that after many years of steady decline, the share of Americans who identify as Christians shows signs of leveling off – at least temporarily – at slightly above six-in-ten. This is according to a massive new…

  • What is Brahman? – A short video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B62t1_qT5hkIn this short video, we address the question: What is Brahman?Following is the Transcript of this short Video: Brahman is a profound and fundamental concept of Vedic Philosophy. It is the core and unique basis of Sanatana Dharma  What is Sanatana Dharma? – It is a culture, a way of life rooted in Vedas and…