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For the ordinary man, waking, dreaming, and sleeping are three
For the ordinary man, waking, dreaming, and sleeping are three different realities, and he is not at all aware of the fourth. However, one who has att...

Theologins, scholars, and priests theorize and write commentaries
Theologins, scholars, and priests theorize and write commentaries on scriptures such as the Vedas. Yet, however profound their theoretical knowledge m...

Pain and pleasure are two opposites that we experience in daily
Pain and pleasure are two opposites that we experience in daily life, but they are relative terms. When one sees the horizon through the window, it ap...

Sri Krishna tells Arjuna that if he casts off his duties, he will
Sri Krishna tells Arjuna that if he casts off his duties, he will incur sin. Although this word is used by orthodox religions all over the world, it h...

Birth and death are two of the innumerable pairs of opposites
Birth and death are two of the innumerable pairs of opposites experienced in the phenomenal world. All opposites are illusions, and so is the case wit...

A teacher is like a boat that is the essential means to help one
A teacher is like a boat that is the essential means to help one cross the mire of delusion. The teacher shares his experiences, making the student aw...

Arjuna admits that his mind is not functioning well; he is full of
Arjuna admits that his mind is not functioning well; he is full of doubts and is indecisive. One’s acknowledgement of his confusion is a step forwar...

When a king suffers from an inferiority complex, he may act as
When a king suffers from an inferiority complex, he may act as though he is superior, but such a person actually feels inadequate underneath his false...