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Back to SearchThe Ganges - More Than Just a River
Episode 115
Few rivers have a name as iconic as the Ganges River in India.
At over 1550 miles (2,500 kms) long, it winds its way from the Himalayas to the Bay of…
3 years, 9 months ago
Upanishad - The King and the Swordsmith
Episode 114
We’re all familiar with the saying, don’t use a sledgehammer to crack a nut, but how about using a sword to clean a finger?
Vedic literature is full o…
3 years, 9 months ago
Is Vedic Meditation the Only Meditation Technique That Allows Transcendence?
Episode 113
Regular listeners know already that the power of Vedic Meditation lies in the ability to allow transcendence. But is it the only way? And how do you …
3 years, 9 months ago
How to Get Out of a Rut
Episode 112
A rut, the ever-repeating known, can be a double-edged sword. While some find comfort in a rut, others feel restless.
The restless are at a distinct a…
3 years, 9 months ago
Come Sit with Me in Rishikesh - An Invitation to My 2023 India Retreat
If the idea of a Vedic Meditation retreat in the foothills of the Himalayas with Thom Knoles sounds appealing, then this episode is for you.
After a t…
3 years, 9 months ago
The Yugas and the Importance of Understanding Them Correctly
Episode 111
We learned recently on the podcast that knowledge is structured in consciousness. From this we can deduce that our understanding of Veda is dependent…
3 years, 9 months ago
Parental Stress - From the Womb to the Grave
Episode 110
Few would doubt that being a parent can be stressful, but being the child of a parent has its own set of demands and challenges.
The common thread th…
3 years, 10 months ago
My Maharishi in Nepal
Episode 109
Who do you call when you’re the King of Nepal and you want to teach 100,000 subjects how to meditate? Who else but Maharishi Mahesh Yogi?
The year was…
3 years, 10 months ago
How to Not Be Offended
Episode 108
“None taken.”
We all know we have an element of choice when it comes to ‘taking offense,’ yet often that's not the choice we make. In this episode, Th…
3 years, 10 months ago
Life Beyond Earth
Episode 107
Is there anybody out there? Humankind has been asking this question for millenia, and with the ability to conceive of space travel only being a recen…
3 years, 10 months ago