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All is Vapor
Season 1 Episode 201
James dives into the words of King Solomon from the book of Ecclesiastes: "Vapor, vapor, all is vapor." We explore the various translations of the He…
2 years, 2 months ago
Secret to Happiness
Season 1 Episode 200
James explores the idea that true happiness comes from not caring about specific outcomes in life. Drawing inspiration from ancient Vedantic philosop…
2 years, 2 months ago
Pluralistic Phenomena
Season 1 Episode 199
James explores the concept of limited perspective through the poem "The Blind Men and the Elephant" by John Godfrey Saxe. This timeless story illustr…
2 years, 2 months ago
Compassion
Season 1 Episode 198
James explores the concept of compassion through the lens of Vedanta philosophy. Highlighting the absence of a traditional notion of evil in Advaita …
2 years, 2 months ago
Pleasure and Pain
Season 1 Episode 197
James dives into the profound relationship between pleasure and pain, exploring how these seemingly opposite experiences are inherently interconnecte…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Original
Season 1 Episode 196
James reflects on the true essence of originality. Inspired by Alan Watts' insight, "To be original is to speak from the origin," we challenge the co…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Multiverse
Season 1 Episode 195
James dives into the concept of the multiverse through the lens of the Bhagavad Gita. We jump into the unique perspectives that each individual bring…
2 years, 2 months ago
Your Better Nature
Season 1 Episode 194
James explores the concept of swadharma, which means "your nature" in Sanskrit. This Vedantic principle emphasizes the importance of aligning with ou…
2 years, 2 months ago
Allergic to Dirt
Season 1 Episode 193
James dives into the Vedantic concept of purity. The word for purity in Vedanta literally means "allergic to dirt," symbolizing a natural aversion to…
2 years, 2 months ago
Business in the Temple
Season 1 Episode 192
James explores the concept of "business in the temple," inspired by the biblical story of Christ overturning the tables of merchants in the temple. T…
2 years, 2 months ago