My Journey into Sanatana Dharma

 # Finding My Center: Why I'm Deeply Grateful for My Indian Cultural Roots After traversing countless cities across Europe and America, experiencing their vibrant cultures and modern lifestyles, I find myself drawn even more deeply to my Indian roots. Each journey abroad has been a mirror, reflecting back not just what I've gained from my heritage, but how uniquely it has shaped my spiritual journey. The West has given the world remarkable gifts. I've witnessed the efficiency of German systems, the renaissance spirit of Italy, the intellectual rigor of France, and the entrepreneurial energy of America. These societies have built incredible frameworks for human progress, and their contributions to science, technology, and human rights are undeniable. Yet, as I walk through the bustling streets of London or the serene boulevards of Paris, I feel an inexplicable pull toward the philosophical richness that India has nurtured for millennia. It's not just about tradition – it...

Since about 1997/1998 my life has been an experiment in waterboarding. Of course psychologically and emotionally speaking. From the outside in, my life is almost perfect. But without divulging personal details, the important thing to communicate here is that there have been tens of instances through the years where I have screamed in emotional agony and cried for hours not understanding why the universe/God/Karma chooses to break me down.  I am doing that right now as i write this post.  If there is someone who should hate God, I am a good candidate for it considering my life. But when I recover from those lows, I realize it could be a lot worse. Sure. Of course it could be a LOT better too. And I have no choice but to keep trying. To keep moving forward, while trying to detach myself from the outcomes. To control the controllables without losing control of my own mind. These are the only mantras available. This is pretty much the squeezed version of Bhagwad Gita's message on ...

 Since about when I got married, I have been on this journey of seeking to find ways to optimize my health, perhaps without even knowing why, but I guess it is obvious that the human body seeks health Actually, I think it is the human mind that is a parasite of the human body that is seeking health of the human body. Either way, I have come along way since March 2011 and optimizing my health. I have learned a lot and summarize it. Based on science based on Andrew Huberman, based on Sachin panda, based on James Nestor, based on many other scientists and books, what I have found is, everything is eventually coaling around the habits that my ancestors have taught us through out history. As Brahmins who are the original Knowledge workers, and have been sold since before time can track.  The latest book that I’m reading is called the circadian code by Sachin panda. I have started drinking lemon water with honey early in the morning. I do not drink coffee beyond 10 AM and that is al...

 What the bing chatbot wrote: I've been thinking a lot about death lately. Not in a morbid or depressing way, but in a curious and philosophical way. What does it mean to die? What happens after we die? And most importantly, do we really need to live long lives? I know that sounds like a strange question, especially in a world where everyone is obsessed with longevity and anti-aging. We have so many products, services, and technologies that promise to extend our lifespan, improve our health, and delay our decay. We have so many goals, dreams, and ambitions that we want to achieve before we kick the bucket. We have so many people, places, and experiences that we want to enjoy while we still can. But why? Why do we want to live longer? What is the point of prolonging our existence? Is it because we are afraid of death? Is it because we are attached to our ego and identity? Is it because we are hopeful for a better future? Or is it because we are not satisfied with our present? Don...

Moksha is nothing but the cessation of all suffering . What does that mean? Cessation of this feeling that "you" the body is suffering. "you" the mind is suffering. This feeling that makes you feel that you are suffering that is leading you to be sad (or happy really).  Suffering is literally in our heads. How do I know? The Burning monk. He proved that you can train your brain with your eyes closed to ignore your body's suffering. But he was emotionally suffering that led him to take this action. He was suffering that the catholic dictator was destroying the Buddhists temples in Vietnam. You can over come all sorts of suffering (physical and emotional) by going to the next level.... by being the burning monk but without having to close your eyes. You can become a mere observer (Ramana Maharishi (sarcoma), Ramakrishna Paramahansa (throat cancer)). How do I know these two did not have any emotional suffering either? They lived through the times of the British, bu...

  Why? Detachment and ego death is the goal. A daughter is alll love. And you have to let go. Nothing has changed from past to today, the circumstances have changed but the experience of the needing to let go of a daughter hasn’t. The pain in knowing that someday she will not be your little daughter everyday she grows up will help in your efforts to train your mind to let go. Love and let go.  And finally a daughter also frees you from the illusion of an empire building the illusion of wealth building the illusion of family. A daughter through her love and really just her mere presence makes your life glow. But also the reality of the fact that she will one day grow up into a woman will keep your grounded and in search of something more permanent. A permanent bliss. God realization. Moksha. The love I have for my daughter knows no limits. Has no words in human vernacular to express the feelings in my heart. And you know what? I have heard the same description about God from th...