Vedic Worldview

This podcast explores the origins and meaning of Ayurveda from a Sanskrit perspective. It discusses the subdivisions of the Veda and the significance of the Rigveda. The connection between Ayurveda and longevity is explored, along with a personal story of someone benefiting from Ayurvedic practices. It also delves into the idea of aporachea and the path to becoming a Rishi.

This podcast episode explores the idea of moving forward from a divorce or separation, challenging the notion of permanence in relationships. It emphasizes the importance of happiness and reframing life changes. The episode discusses the complexities of separation and divorce, and highlights the advantages of adapting to change and embracing divorce as an opportunity for personal transformation. It also explores the concept of baseline happiness and the advantage of Vedic meditators in crafting a positive narrative after change.

Discussions about the separation of artists and their art are not new. The subject has been discussed for centuries, usually in the context of legacy, but in recent times, and especially with the rise of cancel culture, the question more often comes up in relation to the behavior of an artist.Does the conduct of an artist negate the appreciability of their art?In this episode, Thom invites us to consider artworks from the perspective of Cosmic influence, and offers a simple measure we can use to assess what that level of influence might be.Episode Highlights:[00:45] What Are You?[02:52] Me-ness in Art[04:40] The Works of Something Deeper[06:37] Artistic Expression of the Unified Field of Consciousness[09:01] What Makes Some Art Forgettable?[10:13] Cosmic Influence in Art[12:33] When the Medium Becomes the Art[14:27] Cosmic and Individualistic Layers of ArtUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/

People who are neurodivergent, sometimes referred to as being “on the spectrum,” can often be viewed as being “gifted.” Their style of thinking, outside of the norm, often blesses them with insights and creativity that would be beyond the reach of those of us who are not so divergent.What most of us don’t realize though, is that neurodivergence has played a critical function in the evolution of the human species in general.Thom explains in this episode that neurodivergence has gifted us with brains that are neuroplastic, making us much more adaptable than they otherwise would have been. He also explains how Vedic Meditation can help us use our neuroplasticity to our advantage.Episode Highlights:[00:45] Neurotypicality and Neurodiversity[02:52] Neurodivergence in Human Brain Evolution[04:44] Left and Right Brain[06:23] Adaptive Neuroplasticity[08:06] Flexibility in Evolution Needs Neurodivergence and Anomalies[09:34] The Mainstream is Defined by the Fringe[11:16] Neuroadaptive Brain: The Brain of a MeditatorUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com  https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/

Thom Knoles, a panel participant at a fundraiser for The Light Inside, discusses the impact of Vedic Meditation on inmates. The founder of The Light Inside, Joh Jarvis, shares the vision behind the organization. Rev. Dr. Michelle Anne Simmons talks about supporting women after they leave the prison system. The podcast explores teaching meditation in prisons and overcoming resistance. It also highlights the challenges of teaching in violent jails like Rikers Island.

Explore the Veda and transcend individuality through beja mantras and Vedic meditation. Understand the concept of a rishi and their connection to the unified field of consciousness. Learn about the laws of nature and designing happiness through exploring the Veda.

Explore how to approach the new year from an evolutionary perspective, setting ourselves up to be in sync with Nature’s expectations. Discover the importance of stability and adaptability in navigating change. Learn about the power of Vedic meditation and embracing change in the new age. Understand the significance of being proactive in creating progressive change.

Explore how our perception of time changes with age and how happier moments seem to pass quickly. Discover techniques to slow down the passage of time. Understand the concept of dark matter and its implications for our understanding of the universe. Learn the difference between surrendering and being passive, and how surrendering means acting on behalf of the bigger self.

Manifestation and charm are explored in this episode. The speaker emphasizes the importance of living in a state of enlightenment for fulfillment. The concept of charm is introduced as a compass for progressive change. Following charm is recommended for those who have transcended individuality through meditation.

This podcast delves into the difference between two types of happiness and the impact of external circumstances. It explores object-referral happiness, control freaks, and the limitations of situational happiness. The importance of discrimination and sustainable happiness is discussed, along with the practice of Vedic meditation and the charm of the Bhijya mantra. The concept of transcendental and self-referral happiness is explored, emphasizing the transformative nature of self-referral happiness through meditation.