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No matter whatâs going on in my life, my sadhana (daily practice) always includes reading my teacher Swami A. Parthasarathyâs seminal book, Vedanta Treatise, a seminal work on the Hindu spiritual tradition that Iâve studied for six years. Vedanta is a philosophy based on the ancient texts called the Vedas. It literally translates to the âend (anta) of knowledge (veda)â for two reasons:
- It teaches students to search for Self-knowledge
- Itâs the culmination of knowledgeâmeaning once youâve truly learned this wisdom, thereâs no need to learn anything else.
Here, I want to share with you four (of many) ways that Vedanta helps you get in touch with the highest version of yourself.
- It offers clear explanations.
Iâve heard my students say that some spiritual traditions are so esoteric that itâs difficult for them to apply to their lives. Vedanta principles are clearâin fact, it might surprise you that such simple concepts can profoundly impact your practice and perspective.
- Itâs relatable, addressing the real issues of modern living.
Though the Vedas donât reference Instagram, the idea of svadharma(own nature) couldnât be more relevant in the age of social media. The philosophy focuses on locating and acting from your true Self, despite the noise (or notifications) that try to get in the way.
- Itâs not about resultsâitâs about the path.
Vedanta values consistency, effort, and a dedication to learning and growing. Of course, when you stick to your studies, youâll start to see the changes in your life, but itâs freeing not to think about results as you embark on this journey.
- Itâs a beacon of hope.
Itâs easy to get down in todayâs world. But the spiritual principles of Vedanta are a pillar you can lean on in challenging situationsâit has your back, and itâll help you spot the ways you can make things better for yourself and those around you.
