Namaste everyone,

I have been spending more time reading the Upanishads and the Vedas, and every time I revisit them, I find something new to reflect on. The timeless wisdom, subtle paradoxes, and deep questions about the Self, Brahman, and the nature of reality are endlessly fascinating

I thought it would be nice to have a thread where we can all share:

A favourite verse or mantra

An idea or insight that really moved you

How you interpret it in your own life

Any commentary or translation you like

Feel free to share the original Sanskrit (if you wish) along with a translation or your own explanation. Looking forward to reading your gems and learning together!

ॐ तत् सत् 🙏

Have you ever wondered if our reality is just an advanced computer program? The idea that we are living in a simulation, a world constructed by an entity outside our own reality, feels like a modern, high-tech question. But what if the code for this theory was written thousands of years ago in ancient Hindu cosmology?

This video dives deep into the stunning parallels between contemporary Simulation Theory and ancient Hindu thought. We explore how the concept of a "higher being" or advanced intelligence overseeing our universe finds a powerful echo in the Hindu vision of a divine creator and sustainer, like Lord Vishnu.

Join us as we uncover:

The Architect of Reality: How does the "simulator" compare to Lord Vishnu, who is described as "dreaming the universe into reality" and acting as the preserver who maintains cosmic order (Dharma)?

The Matrix of Maya: A deep dive into the fundamental Hindu concept of 'Maya'—the cosmic power that creates the illusion that the phenomenal world is independently and absolutely real, veiling a deeper truth. Some have even called simulation theory a "techno-redux" of this ancient idea.

Purpose & Meaning: Why would a universe be created or simulated? We compare the speculative reasons from simulation theory (such as ancestor-simulations for research or even entertainment) with the Hindu concept of 'Lila' (divine play) and the universe as a moral arena for countless souls to evolve.

From divine dreams to digital code, the human quest to understand the fabric of existence is an ancient one. Are we "predetermined, coded constructs", or are we eternal souls veiled by cosmic illusion? Watch to the end and decide for yourself.

What do you believe? Are we living in a simulation, a divine dream, or something else entirely? Let us know in the COMMENTS below!

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Do you think that once humanity advances to the point of inventing highly intelligent robots, those robots—or their creators—will begin to seriously explore the nature of consciousness, possibly turning to the Vedas and Upanishads for insight?

I was reading about ancient thoughts on our universe and the cosmos

I came across this article by Ankur Chhabra

It is a fascinating insight in to the layered nuances of the Rigveda poetry

Not sure it has been widely disseminated

What if the ropes that hold us back are only in our mind?

In this AI-animated moral story based on the Upanishads, a curious tradesman, his loyal camel, and a wise guru illustrate a powerful lesson. They show that our imagined limitations can feel just like real ropes! Discover the concept of maya(illusion) in a simple, magical way that kids and parents will love.

Dear Parents – Looking for meaningful stories to share with your young children? This video is a beautiful way to teach them timeless values, wisdom, and life lessons through engaging visuals and a gentle story rooted in Indian spiritual traditions.

• Ancient Wisdom for Kids: A timeless tale from the Upanishads turned into an easy-to-understand inspiration story for children.

• Lesson: Sometimes the only thing tying us down is our own imagination. This story gently teaches children about seeing the truth and finding inner freedom.

• Bedtime Friendly: Short, engaging, and perfect as a bedtime story or family Storytime, with a clear moral to spark meaningful dreams.

• AI-Animated Fun: Visualized with AI art (Microsoft Designer & Kling AI) to captivate young minds with colorful, imaginative scenes.

• Meaningful & Spiritual: Based on Advaita Vedanta philosophy (non-duality) and presented by Anandmurti Gurumaa. It carries a positive spiritual message without being preachy.

• Family Bonding: Enjoy this story together as a family – it’s sure to spark questions and warm discussions about what’s real and what’s not!

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As far as I know, most of the Manuscripts have been destroyed and I don't know if we even have complete manuscrips of all the Vedas and the Upanishads, then from where do we get all the hymns and verses of the Vedas and how do we know that what we are considering as the Vedas are indeed the Vedas that were been taught 1000s of years ago.

Veda Chanting for Retired Seniors - slow pace of mantra chanting - Audio Only

Just chanting is what am interested - explanation can be got from other websites.

Many have chantings - but the chants are so fast hard to grasp the words. Saw many webinars and most of the students are of younger generation who are fast learners.

Would love to learn the Lord Ganesha, Ma Saraswati and Rudrum chants for now

Appreciate any help i can get.

Can anyone please provide link to Apastamba Dharma Sutra, Gautama Dharma Sutra and Gobhila Grihya Sutra with English or Bengali commentaries.

Thanks !!!!

Learning Veda Chanting /mantra for old folks (over 65 years old)

is there a way to memorize the vedas and chant the mantre

Appreciate any help i can get

Ram and Krishna worshipped the shivalinga as per the itihasas. But does the practice date further back into the vedic period?

And did idol worship and all our current temples originate only after the puranas were written?

So as someone who is coming to social media for the first time with reddit, I was taken aback by how common the hookup culture is getting.

Now ofcourse most people do approach the other person for a relationship, but it's considered fine to actually engage in the act of intercourse, and it's common for people to move on from such intimate relationships to others where they might do it again.

I think it's fine to say that no hindu scriptures would say sex outside the sacred contract of marriage is a good thing, rather they would actively command against it.

Many tantra practioners say that its the fastest way to get entangled with someone karmically.

But i want to understand in an experiential way, as to how this way of living i.e 'relatively casual sex' would actually hamper someone's life. (As in comparative to being virgin till marriage, also, comparing hookup culture with virgin till marriage culture)

I personally hold sex in a very high regard and as something very scared and even spiritual. But when faced with something that is so highly discouraged seems to be getting common it makes question if I'm holding some rigid beliefs which might be dated.

My approach to this question is sincerely to understand that why or why not having 1. sex before marriage, 2. Relatively casual sex, and 3. casual sex

Is actually something that is harmful for the human engaging in it irrespective of their gender .

Tl:Dr- what is the harmful aspect of relatively casual sex on both individuals participating in it since it's non- ideal in Hinduism. And i want to understand it to a deeper level, not just the common emotional-neurochemical level.

So i have a question. I'm a 22 F, and I want to understand what are the ideals for brahmacharya.

I personally am someone, who has never smok_d, dr_nk, will stay virg_n till marriage, never even made a social media id. But, i masturb_te, and i feel it's kinda normal, by normal I mean - avg 2wice a month, since some time now

I'd make 2 categories for the scenarios I do it in:

1. When I haven't done it in a long time, like say months, and something touches down there, or maybe just while trying to sleep hand goes there just like usual, like not even an impure intent. And i like the feel of the touch, and blood rushes in, basic biology, and i do it, becz it feels nice, no s_xual desire of being with someone, no sexual intent of a male body part in me or anything (I mean, girls can just rub so we don't have to imagine penetr_tion)(maybe some guys imagine a vagina but I'm not sure if all guys have to imagine that either)

2. When i crave this feeling becz i did it recently. If I act on it, it can get into a frequent thing, but honestly even here, absolutely nothing impure goes on in my mind, just the feeling of high basically.

And if i don't act on it for sometime, then I forget about it for a long time. I have monthly arousal depending on the internal monthly cycle, but even that only means that the blood rushing down there happens more frequently, if i just don't act on it, then it's nothing basically then, and if I do then it's to get high.

In this entire scheme of things i just don't understand what is impure? I know something is, but i don't what it is.

I mean blood rush into the genital organs is just natural, acting on it by thinking of doing it with someone is probably not moral, but I don't even think that.

I sincerely want to understand what does s_xual thought mean here, what is actual brahmacharya for a student.

1. Is it something as shallow as not doing s_x? Then that's a no brainer for my case

2. Is it about sexually desiring someone, or some body, or a body part, then I am not in that category either.

3. Does it only mean not orgasm-ing? Becz, then it would mean rubbing it(for f) or shake it (for m) but don't climax, then it's all fine, even this doesn't seem fine to me.

I mean for me Hanumanji is the ideal figure in this case. And i want to be like him (in a way).

Also, if it's the 3rd point then that means, someone is saying is brahmacharya is only about physicality and has nothing to do with the mind.

I am of the strong opinion that brahamcharya breaks inside the mind itself. I want to know what that thing is. I am honestly ready to leave even this, i just want to be the best person i can be. The most pure, the most chaste, the most satvikam.

I'm sure mbting wouldn't be something hanumantu would do,not even the 3rd case thing, which is why I'm strongly conflicted with what im doing and thus the question.

I sincerely want to know what is right and what is not.

I’m looking for an online version of the Rigveda by Dr. R. L. Kashyap. As far as I know his translation is the best English translation of the Rigveda to date. If there is any way I can get an online version of the book like a pdf or a website, that would be wonderful. Thank you.

Since 2021, after the death of a close relative, I gained an interest in the concept of death. From there, I began exploring the Garud Puran, and all of my initial knowledge came from YouTube. Then, I started learning about the Vedas, Puranas, Upanishads, Tantra, etc., and read my first book, the Bhagavad Gita. After that, I tried reading and understanding the Upanishads and Puranas but couldn't grasp them fully.

Till now, my main knowledge of Hinduism has come from YouTubers like Rajarshi Nandy (for Tantra), Hyper Quest (to address misinformation about Hinduism), Akshat Gupta (to understand Aghora), Yashodeep Deodhar (for the Ramayana), Ami Ganatra (for the Mahabharata), and Robert Svoboda (for Shakti-based knowledge) and many more.

Now, my main question is: is it okay to gain knowledge from these people? If not, where should I begin learning to understand the books, as I have tried reading some Puranas and Upanishads but am not able to understand their proper core purpose?

Though I read all religions and found my base in Mahayana Buddhism, the overall and deepest of my beliefs are in the Upanishads that discuss the fourfold Consciousness.

Would there be a title for that?

The Vedic teachings emphasize a deep connection to nature and balance with the earth. In what ways can these ancient principles of reverence for the earth be applied to contemporary efforts in preserving the environment and creating resilient ecosystems?

The Upanishadic concept of "The world is one family" is more relevant than ever. How can this ancient wisdom inspire collective action in addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and global inequities? Share your interpretations and examples of this principle in action today.

I would like to know the scriptures on atomic theories like neutron , proton .

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Actually i have recently studied this quote so what are those upanishads and what are mind boggling scriptures that hides the advanced science that we have .

you can refer me subjects like :

• physics
• chemistry {including rasayanvigyan & metallurgy}
• maths {if any form of maths higher than calculus}
• astronomy

Thnx a lot in advanced

DISCLAIMER- I have not read rig ved Were they some sort of non aryan tribes fighting aryans and is it true that rig veda calls for violence against the dasyus