One of my favourite meditations to do are Mooji’s meditations. He was a guest on my “Under The Skin” podcast this week and here are some of the lessons I learned from him…
In this super short 3 minute video, Gautam Sachdeva reveals to us what Ramana Maharshi responded to the question, “What are the signs of a true Sage?” and goes on to explain why. Let’s listen…
This is part of a series of interviews I gave to a Russian film crew in my old house in Tiruvannamalai around 2003. In this particular segment I talk about how Papaji lived and taught in the 1970s and 80s, before he settled down in Lucknow and became more famous.
This short five minute, well produced video from “Universal Awakening” brings us beautiful quotes about God from such Masters as Mooji, Ramana Maharshi, Alan Watts, Nisargadatta Maharaj and many others. Here we find a central theme that attempts to define the meaning of God expressed in many ways, but resulting in only one common message.
In this lovely 7 minute clip, from a meeting that took place a few days after Papaji’s death, Gangaji shares the last teaching that he gave from his deathbed. Fiercely, furiously, he asked each one of his devotees in the room, this very essential question that is really the root of all his teaching. “Where is the Buddha?” Let’s find out the significance of this teaching…
This 5 minute video from Gautam Sachdeva contains one of the key principles that demonstrates the difference between a Sage and others in reaction to daily life. The ability to surrender our ego and truly exist as the “non-doer” (Awareness) is crucial in the full realization of the self. Let’s listen…
In this 7 minute video, Bob Thurman (a recognized worldwide authority on religion and spirituality, asian history, world philosophy, Buddhist science, and Indo-Tibetan Buddhism) shares his reflections on the meaning of Enlightenment. These reflections show the views of a scholar’s understanding and point of view based on knowledge passed down through the centuries.
In this very informative 6 minute video, Jeff Foster explains the difference between thinking ABOUT our feelings (in the time-bound mind) and being truly PRESENT with sensations in the body, in the aliveness and safety of the present moment…
Gautam Sachdeva speaks and writes on the subject of Advaita (non-duality). He writes with a specific focus on peace of mind in daily living. He spent over nine years in close association with renowned Advaita sage Ramesh Balsekar, assisting him with the editing and publishing of some of his books.
This lovely 10 minute audio bring to us an introduction to Jnani and Non-Dual Master Nisargadatta Maharaj featuring outstanding quotes from the book, “I Am That”.
Here is a well produced 13 minute biography of Nisargadatta Maharaj. Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj (April 17, 1897 – September 8, 1981) was an Indian Spiritual Teacher and philosopher of Advaita. His book, I Am That – summarises his Advaita philosophy through the many talks with devotees, here is his story…
In this five minute video clip, Jac explains that there is no need to try to change our thoughts and it is perfectly ok to feel thoughts of stress or struggle as long as we don’t believe in those thoughts. In other words we can be totally free and awake AND life on the outside can continue as usual (based on our conditioning), as long as we don’t identify or believe in what is happening as anything other than phenomenal.
In this 2 minute video, we find 20 quotes from Nisargadatta Maharaj which points to his core teachings. Nothing is needed other than the simple truths revealed in these quotes to reach the highest knowledge and understanding of who we truly are. You may need to keep the “pause” button handy as some of these quotes change a bit too fast
In this 14 minute video narrated by Vasundhara, we find quotes from conversations with Nisargadatta Maharaj. This particular one is focused around what happens after Realization. Let’s sit back quietly and enjoy…
In this twelve minute video, quotes are read from the book “I Am That” transcribed from talks by Nisargadatta Maharaj. Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, a sage of the highest order, is a tremendously gifted teacher who spoke directly from the Absolute “pure Awareness, unborn Reality,” and thus from real spiritual authority.
In this 7 minute video , we find quotes from conversations with Nisargadatta Maharaj. This particular one is focused around material from “I Am That”. Let’s sit back quietly and enjoy…
These are a series of meditative quotes from Nisargadatta Maharaj on the I AM AWARENESS and BEYOND I AM.
This well produced 9 minute video from “Universal Awakening” brings us a beautiful compilation of many of today’s pertinent spiritual teachers providing insights from those who have explored the depths of their being, and invites you to take the step towards a life of wholeness.
Here’s a great little five minute video featuring David Godman who shares some personal experiences with Nisargadatta Maharaj, which includes the backbone of Nisargadatta Maharaj’s teachings. Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj was an Indian spiritual teacher and philosopher of Advaita (Nondualism), and a Guru, belonging to the Navnath Sampradaya. Sri Nisargadatta, with his direct and minimalistic explanation of non-dualism, is considered the most famous teacher of Advaita since Ramana Maharshi.
This is a fantastic eleven minute guided meditation using the words and teachings of Jnani and Non-Dual Master Nisargadatta Maharaj featuring outstanding quotes from the book, “I Am That”. Let’s clear all distractions and enjoy…
What does it mean to be self-aware, and how can we cultivate greater self-awareness? This excellent 13 minute video, Nada explains how we can consciously develop greater self-awareness from day to day. Let’s listen to his wise advice…
In this great little interview of Ramesh Balsekar by Stephen Wolinsky, they discuss the relationship between Ramesh and Nisargadatta Maharaj and what he believes was the central message of his teachings. Ramesh Balsekar and Stephen Wolinsky are both disciples of the late Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj. Balsekar also became one of Maharaj’s favorite translators and did so for several years until Maharaj’s death and went on to write several books containing Maharaj’s teachings and discourses.
In this lovely 13 minute video filled with ancient wisdom, Gautam shares some quotes of Siddharameshwar Maharaj that impacted him deeply. Siddharameshwar Maharaj was Nisargadatta Maharaj’s Guru. This is Part 4 of this series so let’s get started…
In this 11 minute video clip we find part two of a two part video where David Godman was asked about the difference between the teaching styles of Ramana Maharshi and Nisargadatta Maharaj. This was his response… FOR PART 1 GO TO: https://inspirationalvideosandquotes.com/hp_wordpress/?p=3196 David Godman is a well know author who has dedicated his life and written many books on the teachings of Ramana Maharshi, Papaji, and Nisargadatta Maharaj.
Coming from a world of science and philosophy, Alan offers the same exact description of the true “I” or true “Self” as most of the ancient and modern day spiritual teachers and guides. There is only the One, the One is All and you (we, I) are all that One.
Many believe that thinking is the problem that creates a sense of a separate self. In this super short two minute clip, Rupert explains that there is no problem, and that no amount of thinking can be the cause for a separate self because there IS NO separate self. See how Rupert puts it…
In this 9 minute audio, a seeker declares that she is tired of all the talking and all the words that she has been listening to for many years and in describing this to Adyashanti comes to the realization that she is just addicted to struggle. This video is about the meaning (reason) behind that addiction.
In this 8 minute video from Adyashanti, he shares with us that just prior to his “realization” he began to notice that everything that appeared before him was always ending which made it much easier to see that there was only one “thing” that was never ending…
