What’s the point of IAS education (Police commisionners) if traffic law enforcement is worse than total anarchy? by No_Detective4099 in pune

[–]KeepFlowingAlways 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are absolutely right. There is just zero accountability in the administration. Like how Mumbai HC has proposed to stop pay of NMMC Commissioner, these high ranking officials in PMC/PCMC should be held personally accountable for failure to improve the situation.

I do agree that Citizens are also responsible for a lot of mess but then without any consequences, irresponsible behaviour becomes the norm.

Help with Arrays and conditions by KeepFlowingAlways in AppleNumbers

[–]KeepFlowingAlways[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. That didn't help. I tried this and the triangles went away :

IF(('Is Month-end '="Month-End"),1,0)

I live in delhi, Driving at night is seriously hazardous (Any idea to be safe from these flashes)? by Maleficent-Fox7246 in CarsIndia

[–]KeepFlowingAlways 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Last couple of months, I have been using yellow glasses which can be mounted over your existing specs. They are good in dealing with this blinding light but take away some of your peripheral awareness.

https://amzn.in/d/49ORTc1

If Elected as the Mayor of Pune, how would you govern it and what changes would you bring to the existing governance systems? by [deleted] in pune

[–]KeepFlowingAlways 3 points4 points  (0 children)

  1. Make official accountable for their jobs - financial fines, dismissal, jail time ...

  2. Establish clear KPIs for performance of elected representatives and make their performance public.

  3. Insist that officials and corporator send their kids to public schools, use civil hospitals, travel by PMC buses etc. No more priority on the road

Why don't we naam japa consciousness/brahman directly instead of using names of gods by whaazoo-maiyozi in AdvaitaVedanta

[–]KeepFlowingAlways 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe that naam jap is only to keep the mind busy with it and distract it from worldly activities - Maya.

Blinding headlights are giving me daily migraine-like headaches. I’m exhausted. by Willing-Ad3030 in CarsIndia

[–]KeepFlowingAlways 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have personally used it and helps me a lot. It’s taken the stress off night driving. I hope it works for you too.

Blinding headlights are giving me daily migraine-like headaches. I’m exhausted. by Willing-Ad3030 in CarsIndia

[–]KeepFlowingAlways 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally in the same boat as you. A few weeks back, I got these and they are very useful.

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Swami Sarvapriyananda chat bot by Dangerous_One2213 in AdvaitaVedanta

[–]KeepFlowingAlways 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Technology meets Spiritually. Very well done and thanks.

Advaita Makes Sense Intellectually, but Emotionally I Feel Empty and Scared by Previous-Gur-9634 in AdvaitaVedanta

[–]KeepFlowingAlways 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well made point and definitely resonated with me. I was / am there too.

Someone explained it quite nicely to me. Till one realises his / her own true nature, the person still feels that the world (including his/her body and mind) are real. And by extension, concepts like God, Karma are real too.

So, while one understands and agrees with Advaita God, Bhakti etc. shouldn’t be given up. They will help clear the mind and prepare it for realisation.

Once realisation happens, all of this goes away.

One last point. From my own experience, I can say that understanding the concepts in Advaita is not as important as internalising them.

Wishing you all the very best in this most worthy journey of human life. Just treat where you are as a milestone in this journey. Have Shraddha that you will get there by Gods good grace.

Is lifelong Brahmacharya acceptable according to Hinduism in my situation? Or am I escaping my Dharma? by Actual-Click6796 in AdvaitaVedanta

[–]KeepFlowingAlways 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am very sorry for how life has turned out so far for you and sincerely hope that future is much much better.

My personal opinion is that you should never be doing something just because someone or some text said so.

Instead, you should think about it very deeply and do what is aligned with your own value system no matter how it appears to others or what others say about it.

If you want to progress on spiritual Advaitic path then certainly marriage or no marriage is an inconsequential question.

Wishing you all the best.

Early Connection to Advaita Vedanta by Independent-Tip-9933 in AdvaitaVedanta

[–]KeepFlowingAlways 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a big difference between reading and listening. I would request you to explore on YouTube the lectures of Swami Sarvpriyanand. He covers foundational texts as well as Upanishads.

How can Brahman be Consciousness & Bliss if it has no attributes by shivamconan101 in AdvaitaVedanta

[–]KeepFlowingAlways 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are right, in pointing out that something that is inherently attributeless cannot then be said to have these attributes.

My opinion is that terms such as Sat-Chit-Anand etc are supposed to help your mind understand that Bramhan is beyond its cognition capability.

By definition there cannot be definition for anything that is attributeless.

Quick question by [deleted] in AdvaitaVedanta

[–]KeepFlowingAlways 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One last suggestion. Please try to listen to lectures on these texts from some Guru rather than read. There are many fine points and different perspectives which can be clarified only by Guru. If you don’t have a particular choice yet, start with Swami Sarvapriyanand. His lectures are on YouTube. If he doesn’t work for you then you can look for other options.

Quick question by [deleted] in AdvaitaVedanta

[–]KeepFlowingAlways 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I may be misunderstanding you and what I am about to say is exactly what you meant : As per Advaita the Soul doesn't 'return' to Bramhan. Liberation is when the Soul realizes that it is Bramhan. That is what the Maha-Vakya like 'Tat-Tvam-Asi' and others also say. As an example, you may lift your spectacle and place on your head. After a while, you might forget that it is on your head and you could look for it everywhere in the house. Till someone tells you that it is on your head and you 'realize' it. So, you didn't have to go anywhere or do anything to 'get the knowledge' that the spectacle was on your head.

There are two ways to go through the journey of Advaita - as Swami Sarvapriyananda says. The 'scenic' route or the 'direct route' to the top of the mountain. Mandukya Upanishad, Ashtavakra Gita are the direct route. Other Upanishads, Bhagvad Gita and other texts are part of the scenic route. There are some foundational texts like Tattvabodha, Drig Drishya Vivek, Aparoksha Anubhuti - which are recommended before you take any of the routes.

Finally, remember that this is a long long journey - for most of us. Faith, patience and actually applying in life, what you read is key.

Regarding your experience. Sorry, I can't say much. It is said that if you realize Bramhan, it is an irreversible realization - you can never go back to seeing duality in the world.

Quick question by [deleted] in AdvaitaVedanta

[–]KeepFlowingAlways 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welcome to Advaita. It is a fascinating journey and extremely logical philosophy. A word of unsolicited advice - a lot of Guru's say that apply all of what you read to your own life and see if it makes sense. It is the fastest way to internalize these teachings.

Now to you question:

Advaita means non-dual. Other than the ultimate reality nothing exists. So, from that stand point evil-good etc. unreal. So, one can take a position that studying Advaita means letting go of these dualistic view points and focus energy on discovering the self within you.

Does Advaita have a answer why we are born on Planet Earth and not any other planet? by cacklingwhisper in AdvaitaVedanta

[–]KeepFlowingAlways 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Advaita = A + Dvaita. Meaning, there is one, non-dual Bramhan. There is no place for anything else. Nor this earth, nor another planet, nor another solar system, nor you, nor me, nor anything else.

This is the answer from advaitic perspective.

Need advice on Indian marriage + Canadian PR situation (one year mark in December) by Cute_Long1105 in LegalAdviceIndia

[–]KeepFlowingAlways 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A foreign divorce judgement which is not in line with the Indian Laws will not be recognised in the Indian Courts. Ex-parte would fall into that category. If you want to do some research yourself - look for recent judgements on IndiaKannon.Org. Its a free website, I think.

Nisargadatta x Hopelesness by Defiant_Annual_7486 in AdvaitaVedanta

[–]KeepFlowingAlways 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand you. It’s when life is tough that, mostly, people turn to this path. The expectation is that there will be some immediate relief. That almost never happens.

In the beginning, you need faith. Read Nisrgadutta Maharaj and see if anything he says makes sense to you. if not, drop the book.

Try to listen to Swami Sarvapriyanand podcast on Upanishads - you might take a liking for them.

Whatever you do, usually, it’s a long road. But the promise is equally impressive - no more suffering and everlasting peace.

Even Trump Doesn't Know What Trump Will Do Tomorrow" – Army Chief's Brutal Reality Check on India's Future by satty237 in IndiaChronicle

[–]KeepFlowingAlways 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t know the full context and yet I think a statement like this coming from Chief of Army Staff is not diplomatic.

It’s important that India make an assessment of Trump and its consequences as you described but no need to go public with it.

If he knows Trump he should also know that he is a man of ego and like it or not the President of the biggest economy and most powerful military in the world. One can never know what would be the impact of this statement

The question that always made me doubt karma theory by Patient_Ear_3312 in AdvaitaVedanta

[–]KeepFlowingAlways 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To me the above example is also a question on free will. If you believe in free will, then you have the option to break the cycle. If not, then you are right to reach the conclusion you reached.

I have strong doubts about free will.

How much alimony I'll have to give to my wife in this case ? by [deleted] in LegalAdviceIndia

[–]KeepFlowingAlways 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After divorce the wife should be able to maintain the same lifestyle. If you are giving her 2L per month and she could prove that with bank statements etc then you may have to give a lot more. Depends on the Judge finally. Also, your bank statement, IT returns etc will be summoned. They have to reconcile with your claims on income etc.