Question: We have many cases of interpretations where acharyas differ from each other, or where they give additional information not mentioned in shastra. What... Read More
by Satyanarayana Dasa: This world is the interplay of two types of energies—spiritual and material. Everything we see around us or experience is a combination of these two energies. These energies are manifest at various levels. Life is a manifestation of spiritual energy through matter. In immobile objects, such as a piece of stone, it is material energy which is prominent and spiritual energy is in a dormant state.
Ayurveda is a part of the Vedas which are the oldest scriptures of the world. There are four Vedas: Rig, Yajur, Sama, and Atharva. Each Veda has a supplementary or secondary part. Ayurveda is the secondary part of Atharveda.
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Question: Now we are in a state which can be compared to exile, where material and spiritual eyes are mixed. Was there a time... Read More
Question: I understand that it is intoxicating and thereby leads towards other activities that could cause bondage and I also recognize that being ”in”... Read More
Question: According to Sankhya Karika by Ishwara Krishna, mahat is the first manifestation from pradhana. Ahankara comes from mahat which means buddhi comes first.... Read More