Satsangs (Q&A)
Is Belief in Isvara Necessary?
David: Isvara creates the phenomenal universe out of the power of his maya. This necessitates that all sentient beings being caught in a […]
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Emptiness or Fullness?
David: Dear Rory, I do have a couple of questions which if you are willing to answer I would be most […]
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Mortality and the Power of Self-Knowledge
Without doubt 2020 will go down as an exceptionally challenging year in world history. As the world continues its lockdown, […]
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Avadhuta Gita: Song of the Liberated Soul (Chapter 3)
Dattatreya’s Avadhuta Gita — Translation and Commentary by Rory Mackay See also: Introduction and Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 1. […]
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Kaivalya Upanishad
Kaivalya Upanishad Translated by Rory Mackay Introduction The Kaivalya Upanishad is a short yet sublime scripture of little over twenty-four […]
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A Conflict of Values
Jane: I have a conflict between the spiritual and the material. On the one hand, I have deep thoughts and value […]
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Gunas Condition the Mind
Jane: The great magic show called life – I cannot enjoy it. I am constantly thinking, “Why do I have to […]
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Difficulty With God
Jane: I have difficulties practicing karma yoga because I have a problem with the Isvara/God concept. I cannot pray to a higher instance, because […]
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Turning Knowledge to Conviction
Matt: You say: “We’re never not experiencing the Self, because there’s nothing else to experience. All that’s necessary is the removal […]
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Jiva Is Just a Thought
Matt: When you talk about karma, what do you mean exactly? Rory: Karma literally means “action.” Anything that you do is karma, from brushing your […]