Welcome to Episode 148 of The Daily Vedantic - a free, repeating 2-year course in Advaita Vedanta rooted in the timeless wisdom of the Upanishads. Start with Episode 1 or jump into today’s reflection from wherever you are.
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Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Daily Vedantic, James dives into the concept of knowing when to stop, drawing from a conversation with his teacher Joseph and insights from Eastern philosophy. He reflects on the idea that mastery of oneself lies in recognizing
