A Snake and a Rope
Under certain conditions, a person may mistake a rope for a snake. But what is actually perceived is a rope.
In his talks on Shankara’s Naishkarmya…
Barry: My attack email set off an interesting series of karmic unfoldings for me as well. I knew that what I wrote in my first email was not entirely off…
Here is a verse from the upcoming seminar on Yoga and Vedanta.
Patanjali Yoga Sutra – Samadhi Chapter, verse 9
9. Vikalpa is verbal misconception or deluded hearing where words…
Terry: Hi, James. During the seminar I noticed that you frequently praised Carl but didn’t praise others who have served ShiningWorld for many years. This doesn’t sound right, and I wonder…
Randy: Dear Ramji, everything is revealed by awareness. I realized that projection and denial are the usual way I deal with the world. Desires/fears-likes/dislikes are running this show but with Self-inquiry…
Seeker: Hi, James.
Thank you for your prompt reply end of July, which was very much appreciated! I restrained the urge to immediately write back and instead followed your advice to…
Christine: My dear Sundari! Thank you for the satsang. It has led me to another question. I get that matter/Creation is a projection, but what “creates” the projection given that Maya and the Self…