Prajñānam Brahma: Understanding “Consciousness Is Brahman”
There is a simple experience taking place through every moment of human life. A sound is heard, a thought appears,
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There is a simple experience taking place through every moment of human life. A sound is heard, a thought appears,
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Some teachings ask a person to change a habit, develop concentration or cultivate devotion. Others ask a deeper question: Who
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Every person has an intimate sense of being present. There is a body that moves through the world, a mind
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There is a particular quality to the sound of the Ganga in Rishikesh. The river moves continuously through the city,
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Some Sanskrit phrases describe a practice, while others turn attention toward the person who is practicing. Aham Brahmasmi belongs to
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There are many ways to explore the question of who we are. We usually begin with what we can recognize
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A mantra can begin with a simple name. Gaṇeśāya Namaḥ, commonly chanted as Om Gaṇeśāya Namaḥ, is a traditional Ganesha
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The human being can be understood through several layers of experience, ranging from the physical body to increasingly subtle aspects
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There are mantras that become familiar through repetition. Over time, their sounds can become part of daily life, heard in
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Before exploring inner sound, it helps to understand the sound we experience every day. A bell rings, a tabla is
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Sound occupies a fascinating place in the traditional teachings of Yoga. We experience sound through music, speech, mantra, chanting, nature,
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