Anyone here into Sanatana spirituality?
With recent turmoil in my life, I've turned to spirituality for guidance. I've found some books and podcasts that help. There's an old book called 'the upanishads' I found interesting. Its an English translation with commentary on each verse. I'm also looking for podcasts or YouTube channels you think might help. Here's what I've tried listening to but could not fully relate to: Gaur Gopal Das and Sadhguru. Their advice is good but doesn't help what I'm seeking. Any discord servers on Santana discussions? #sanatana #spirituality
When life is in turmoil - folks usually turn to Gita.
The vedas came before the gita. I am learning about the gita too but I am intrigued by the vedas and upanishads cos they don't allude to any god or even an author for that matter. I grew up Hindu and I still pray to the various Hindu gods but I feel the vedas and upanishads are going to help me
lol - im not contesting which came first. I’m only alluding to the fact that many have found solace in the Gita when their life was in turmoil. In my understanding - all of the vedas are smriti - as in taught and understood by sound - listening and saying. Atleast that is the traditional way of doing it. I’m not sure about Upanishads - I haven’t gotten that far yet - but veda patanam is possible with practice. It really comes down to what you’re looking for. You may not find all answers in one veda - each is specific to certain type of knowledge. People spend a lifetime in just mastering one. Before you read - I’d suggest understanding what the text is about first. I’d still recommend you read the Gita first - especially if you haven’t finished it. Think of it as a simplified course material - you’ll better understand the Vedas if you’ve finished that one first. I wish you find what you’re looking for.
I thought this was something to do with Carlos Santana
I don't practice Santería
Seek Islam, it is more peaceful and handy.
Not sure if this is sarcasm or you're trying to recommend conversion
I was not recommending reverting rather than practicing for the sake of inner peace and conversion to Islam AFAIK is a very long process and requires reading a lot of texts
Sadguru is pretty commercial and has a shady past. Better to stick to dead gurus so you don't get into a cult.
I found him a few years ago but I have found his talks are usually selling something and I didn't quite like it. I admire him for his social efforts but I don't like to follow him as a guru. Especially cos he never says I don't know. He's got the answer for literally everything.
Lol why is it hurting you my man?
If you've got nothing to add to help, stop spewing hate. Hope you have a good rest of your day.
You need some gan-ja mate! Spirituality will come seeking you.
That's not how it works. Yes the ancients across the old cultures used enhancers like we'd or Ayahuasca to heighten senses but it's not the end all be all of the spiritual journey. I'm just trying to become a better version of myself.
I’m into Santana philosophy. 🎸
Hello, what resources do you use? Any books you recommend?
I have been diagnosed with ADHD and now I realize a lot of errors in my ways. I've found lot of lessons in the upanishads resonate with me and decided to turn my life around.
Follow Rajashri Nandy on youtube. Start mantra jaapa of your Estha dev ( Energy u resonate with ) or u can dive into worship of your Kuladev ( Energy of your DNA)
Discord for spirituality 🤣 Your best bet is seeking a guru. Hindu and Sikh gurus help a lot here
Why not? The world evolves so does spirituality and how you have discussions. I do see the irony in me seeking discourse on discord. 😂