Safeguarding intelligence from corruption by lower desires
Our intelligence is designed to counter our lower desires, not to serve them. However, we all have desires that can bring out the worst in [...]
Our intelligence is designed to counter our lower desires, not to serve them. However, we all have desires that can bring out the worst in [...]
Attachments often make us rigid in ways that are curious, as we become inflexible about things that aren’t particularly important. For example, we might [...]
Combating addiction: Recognizing the battle within Whenever someone is abducted, the abductor demands a ransom for the person’s release. The most fiendish abductors, however, continually [...]
How to see our inner darkness and see beyond the inner darkness We all have dark desires within us—selfish, manipulative, and even abusive tendencies. If [...]
BG 2.22 vasamsi jirnani yatha vihaya navani grihnati naro 'parani tatha sarirani vihaya jirnany anyani samyati navani dehi SYNONYMS vasamsi -- garments; jirnani -- [...]
Suppose a person were caught by the traffic police for speeding. If it was the first time that person was apprehended and they claimed that [...]
The balance of intelligence: Avoiding overestimation and underestimation When it comes to intelligence, we often lean toward either overestimating or underestimating our cognitive [...]
The Bhagavad-Gita perspective on organ donation The Bhagavad-Gita and the Vedic texts, in general, do not provide a specific directive about organ donation. However, they [...]
Whenever we struggle with conditionings that impel us toward actions we know we shouldn't do, two defense mechanisms can protect us: conscience and intelligence. Conscience [...]
Whenever we become excessively self-conscious, we tend to worry too much about how others see us, what they think about us, and what they might [...]
Understanding the role of limitations We all face limitations in life. These include natural limits, such as the finiteness of our lifespan and capacities, as [...]
Balancing authenticity and service: Navigating inner-outer differences We all have weaknesses that sometimes lead to lapses in self-discipline and spirituality. For those in visible leadership [...]
Inability vs. unwillingness: Facing challenges and understanding ourselves Whenever we face difficult situations—whether a work deadline or a family emergency requiring us to stretch beyond [...]
Gita 02.17 - Nothing Can Destroy The Soul Because It Pervades Everything Audio Link: https://www.thespiritualscientist.com/gita-02-17-nothing-can-destroy-the-soul-because-it-pervades-everything/ avināśi tu tad viddhi yena sarvam idaṁ tatam vināśam avyayasyāsya [...]
Destiny is often a generic term used to refer to factors beyond our control, especially when such factors shape or determine the outcomes in our [...]
Gita 02.21 - Integrate Knowledge Of The Soul With The Purpose Of That Knowledge Audio link: https://www.thespiritualscientist.com/gita-02-21-integrate-knowledge-of-the-soul-with-the-purpose-of-that-knowledge/ vedāvināśinaṁ nityaṁ ya enam ajam avyayam kathaṁ sa [...]
Gita 02.20 – The soul doesn’t undergo the six changes that matter does Audio link: https://www.thespiritualscientist.com/gita-02-20-the-soul-doesnt-undergo-the-six-changes-that-matter-does/ na jāyate mriyate vā kadācin nāyaṁ bhūtvā bhavitā vā [...]
Overcoming distractions by aligning with our spiritual essence Life is inevitably characterized by distractions. The very word "distraction" implies that there is a purpose from [...]
Understanding ourselves: The utility of categorization the necessity of self-observation We all occasionally act in ways that surprise us, either positively or negatively. At times, [...]
Planning: how to be firm yet flexible Whenever we make plans, it’s essential to approach them in a balanced way. Plans can be compared to [...]
We all have various aspirations, and we often try to increase our determination to pursue our aspirations. However, when our aspiration is misguided, determination alone [...]