Isha Upanishad: Living With Renunciation

Among the principal Upanishads, the Isha Upanishad is unique for its brevity and depth. Composed of just 18 mantras, it distills the wisdom of the Vedas into a practical guide for life. It begins with one of the most striking…

The Yoga of Detachment: Gita’s Message for Modern Life

Bhagavad Gita 2.48 योगस्थः कुरु कर्माणि सङ्गं त्यक्त्वा धनञ्जय।सिद्ध्यसिद्ध्योः समो भूत्वा समत्वं योग उच्यते।। २.४८।। Transliteration:Yogasthaḥ kuru karmāṇi saṅgaṁ tyaktvā dhanañjaya,Siddhy-asiddhyoḥ samo bhūtvā samatvaṁ yoga ucyate. Meaning:“Be steadfast in yoga, O Dhananjaya (Arjuna).Perform your duties, abandoning all attachment,and remain balanced…

Tat Tvam Asi: The Great Saying of Oneness

Among the most profound declarations of Sanātana Dharma is the mahāvākya — “Tat Tvam Asi” — found in the Chandogya Upanishad. Translated simply, it means “That Thou Art” or “You are That.” At first glance it appears to be a…