Why Philosophy is a Swear Word

ZOOM on 22nd December of 2024 at 7pm Madrid time

Dec 19, 2024

Dear friends

As we approach the end of the year, Ramji has been working on a blockbuster satsang for the second last Sunday of 2024. The topic is the tricky issue of the erroneous and persistent idea that Vedanta is a philosophy, and why it is not. He will discuss the difference between teaching Vedanta and teaching moksa. Though we teach the essence of traditional Vedanta, we teach moksa first and foremost. We do not endeavor to turn out perfect Vedanta scholars, but free people. It is important to be properly taught the means of knowledge, to commit to self-inquiry and follow the methodology of the teachings to the letter. But at some point, as important is that one ceases to be an inquirer, or a ‘student’, but a finder. If not, and you get lost in 'studying Vedanta', the means of knowledge can become an impediment to moksa. Freedom is not about gaining a degree in Vedanta, but the end of ignorance.

If we are doing our job as teachers, and you are a qualified and dedicated inquirer, by the grace of Isvara, Self-realization will obtain. At that point, what matters most is that you understand that you cannot actualize Self-knowledge because you are what is actual. While most inquirers still need to purify residual binding samskaras in the nididhysana phase, you are, and always have been, unlimited, whole and complete, ever-free, ever-present, unchanging nondual Consciousness. If nonduality is lived, the limited personal identity which has given you both a lot of joy and trouble, should be living a much transformed life because it is an object known to you. And as the Self, you are fine with who you are and who you are not, as the apparent person.

So, be sure not to miss it! We look forward to seeing you all on Sunday

With much love

Sundari and Ramji

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