Dayanand posted an article on the 26 qualities of spiritual development that Krishna lists. It’s in the Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 16, verses 1-3. I also reviewed Maharishi’s translation, the Yoga Sutra, and some related resources. …
Delusion is a byproduct of the ignorance of our true nature. When we don’t know who we are, we build our discrimination on an identified ego. The ego has an agenda to be right, even …
Rick has posted a few shorts from my two BATGAP interviews. How to Listen The Shift into Unity The Person Doesn’t Wake Up Prior Development The First Interview (2015) (to Brahman) The Second Interview …
In this podcast, I’m interviewed by Nandita. We discuss terminology, transcending, karma, integration, awakening, enlightenment, subtle beings, and the collective. On Spotify She tells me it’s also on Amazon, Google, Reason, and more. Enjoy! Davidya …
Our evolution is linear, as in stepping through the stages of development, but also cyclic. We have seasons of great experiences, and seasons dominated by cleaning house. It can be hard to find time for …
I recently saw a reference to six ways maya is described and experienced. I thought this was worth exploring. First, maya is defined as the appearance of the world. It comes from the root ‘to …
Guru is a Sanskrit term meaning remover of darkness. It’s often translated as teacher. Rishi means seer, someone who sees reality. A rishi may or may not also have the skills of a teacher. As …
I continue to be surprised by how expansive human potential is. We can be embodied knowers of reality, each with our own specialty. This is how the universe comes to know itself, through the direct …
I’ve noticed that as people get into energy healing, they can get a little obsessed with cleaning. They’re always looking for the slightest resistance, shadow, or dark entity to clear. As I’ve mentioned before, it’s …
A discussion from the recent Tips article leads to some points worth discussing on Yogic flying. Why would we even practice siddhis (abilities)? We’re unlikely to get any good at many of them, simply because …
Our perception of and relationship with the world changes on the spiritual journey. One shift is the sense of solidity. Most people experience the world around them as solid and real. This results from the …
In recent correspondence, we explored bliss. A perspective came out I thought was worth sharing. Various experiences may trigger bliss early on: awe, giving, doing good, leading from other emotions like gratitude, and so forth. …
