0:00 E67 Beyond the World into the I52:59 Q&A Q1: In which state would you say you manifest and create from, given the info you may receive?55:52 Q&A Q2: Will being smart help to have a good subtle intellect?

0:00 E66 Q&A Session
0:46 Q&A Q1: What is the best way to deal with people who are on the gross level and cause unnecessary problems? How does one refrain from being upset and holding on to resentment, which we know is not good for us? How best can a person deal with this toxic behavior?
14:14 Q&A Q2: What is the difference between an unselfish and a selfless person with reference to their spiritual pursuits?
17:37 Q&A Q3: What is your relationship with A Parthasarathy, the author of the Vedanta books that you mention?
27:31 Q&A Q4: Where can I buy or access the books you recommended for learning Vedanta?
28:25 Q&A Q5: When it comes to how we show up on social media, I can't help but think of our "prostitute" archetype coming into play — the part of us that trades visibility, approval, or validation for attention. Do you think there are both positives and negatives to lean into? And if so, how can we stay aware enough to keep a healthy balance?
35:47 Q&A Q6: What is the best way to limit or stop wrong imagination or suspicion? For example, I always build up stories in my mind about close people doing things behind my back. Even though I know this is not the truth, I find it difficult to stop this kind of thinking.
40:28 Q&A Q7: How can self-inquiry and looking at the shadow help in breaking the mask when the mind or the intellect uses Vedanta as a defense mechanism? How to separate knowledge from internalised truth?

E65 Clarity and Confusion

0:00 E64 Less is More
48:42 Q&A Q1: As far as taking loved ones for granted, do you think it is because our nervous system isn't used to love, kindness, or peace and therefore self-sabotages? If so, how do we prevent getting to that point or fix it?
51:45 Q&A Q2: How do we manage the desire for ongoing challenges in various areas?
54:24 Q&A Q3: It doesn't seem practical or realistic that one can be happy if they do not have the means to fulfill their desires, perhaps even basic desires.
1:02:16 Q&A Q4: Is it that we can't have it all and we should work to be content with that, or that we already have it all and we should work to realize that? What role does the spirit or atma have in managing desires?

E63 Questions and Answers

E62 Freedom and Frustration

0:00 Irreplaceable
50:47 Q&A Q1: Why are we so resistant towards thinking? Is the intellect a 'muscle' to be developed based only on our intention?
53:20 Q&A Q2: When we're emotionally overwhelmed, we often make impulsive decisions that we later regret. What is the Vedantic approach to acting wisely when the mind is not peaceful? How do you calm an agitated mind?
55:45 Q&A Q3: Is there such a thing as performance anxiety? You may know all the answers and be prepared well, but get overwhelmed when it's time to execute. If so, how do you work on improving your mind for high-pressure moments?
59:48 Q&A Q4: What happens when you are living someone else's life? How do you search for your purpose and ability that you are good at in life? How does one seek happiness?
1:03:22 Q&A Q5: Is it possible to ever have the mind calm without the intellect supervising it? Can it become trained, or will it always require intellectual supervision?
1:05:45 Q&A Q6: What about the intellect results in resilience? What is the mechanism of resilience?

0:00 The Pale Blue Ego48:18 Q&A Q1: Is the sorrow that Arjuna expressed at the start of the Bhagavad Gita also a form of ego-driven emotions?50:39 Q&A Q2: You've mentioned about knowing our uniqueness, our role, and following that. How do you know for sure you're on the right path?54:55 Q&A Q3: How does one notice if they are slipping into an inferiority or superiority complex?57:30 Q&A Q4: How can one balance one's duties to family and community with one's need for autonomy and self-direction?

00:00 E59 Insanity
53:17 Q&A Q1: Are our likes and dislikes created by our inner unfulfilled desires, and does the intellect help keep that in check?
55:41 Q&A Q2: If we use our intellect for every decision, won't we lose the joy of spontaneity?
57:06 Q&A Q3: If we are under the influence of the mind, how do we begin to retake control, because the mind does not come under control willingly?
59:24 Q&A Q4: Is it possible to change our vasanas over the course of evolution, or are they static?
1:00:52 Q&A Q5: Please give some examples on how to set up a higher desire.

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0:00 E58 Redefining Education53:08 Q&A Q1: Being in academia, we want to impart liberal education, but what if the participants are interested in education which is servile?55:16 Q&A Q2: What are some of the ways to reflect individually on the matter one has studied?57:22 Q&A Q3: In trying to do this differently against the system, are we not to be alienated and therefore will be unhappy?1:01:21 Q&A Q4: Is it assured that swadharma will be able to sustain us when there are bills to pay? How do we focus on what we like and not do it for the money?

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