One of the reasons that Vedanta is intended only for sufficiently qualified, pure minds is the danger of the ego co-opting the knowledge. Self-knowledge,...
Priya:I am Priya, a 21-year-old law student from India. Unfortunately or fortunately, I had to plunge into the vast spiritual world at the age...
1.Jivais a principle, atattva,not a specific person. The definition ofJivais a subtle body illumined by consciousness, calledchidabasa. It is actually pure awareness,paramatma. The word...
Ken:Hi, Sundari. I’ve spent the past year working my way through the ShiningWorld beginners’ and advanced courses (though I skipped some videos, I read...
Stan:The identification with thejivajust jumps right in. I can catch it sometimes, but in relationships, it is so damned strong. Sundari:This is covered in...
Andrew:A friend again has asked me to give a two- or four-hour talk on Advaita Vedanta for heryogateacher training that she runs. I was...
Q:What is the ego? Sundari:The technical name for the ego in Sanskrit isahamkara. In one sentence, it is basically the “I” thought wrongly associated...
Questioner:Hello, dear Sundari. I remember emailing you a couple of months ago. You showed respect and insight, which is why I decided to write...
1. I am whole and complete, non-dual, actionless, unlimited, ever-present, ordinary awareness/consciousness, the Self. My nature is unconditioned presence, fullness, pure love, pure existence,...
Petra:I was confused about one point and didn’t have time to ask the question, so I’m hoping you’ll be able to answer it. Ram...










