Exploring Non-Dual Tantra: The Infinite Light of Awareness In this insightful episode of the Spiritualogic podcast, host Sanal Banu Rajan presents a logical and practical approach to spirituality and mind transformation, focusing on non-dual Tantra philosophy. Through metaphors such as light, ocean, and waves, Sanal illustrates how awareness, or 'prakasha,' manifests and perceives all cognitive experiences, challenging the scientific view of an independent objective reality. The episode covers key concepts such as the five holy acts of awareness, the processes of forgetting and remembering (Nigraha and Anugraha), and the inseparability of subject and object. The discussion emphasizes awareness as the fundamental essence of existence, independent of religious frameworks, and highlights the inherent bliss (Ananda) found within one's own consciousness. Listeners are invited to embrace self-awareness, equanimity, and continuous learning through ancient Tantric practices. 00:00 Introduction to Spiritualogic Podcast 00:48 Opening Remarks and Audience Engagement 01:37 Exploring Non-Dual Tantra Philosophy 02:02 The Concept of Light in Tantra 03:41 Awareness and Manifestation 06:38 Idealism vs. Realism 07:19 The Tree Falling in the Forest Experiment 09:15 Awareness and the Nature of Reality 10:30 Comparing Philosophical Schools: Sankhya, Vedanta, and Tantra 14:20 The Five Holy Acts of Awareness 15:06 The Role of Awareness in Experience 16:58 Modern Science vs. Tantric Philosophy 29:38 The Metaphor of the Ocean and Waves 30:47 Finding Bliss in Awareness 35:47 Addressing Doubts and Reflecting on Beliefs 36:15 Exploring the Mind and Perception 37:34 Understanding Cognitive Dissonance 39:18 The Power of Metaphors 40:50 The Practice of Awareness 45:29 Philosophical Perspectives on God and Creation 48:09 Non-Theistic Philosophy and Awareness 54:23 The Ancient Practice of Tantra 55:33 Continuous Learning and Self-Improvement 01:00:10 Cultivating Equanimity 01:01:47 Conclusion and Invitation THANKS FOR WATCHING AND NEXT STEPS ⬇️
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