Introduction

Oom Nama Shivaya

Oom Namo Narayana

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From a very young age, I have been fascinated by man’s quest for seeking the ultimate truth - The supreme – the force, the god, the divine. The constant strive towards trying to find the meaning of life and answer the big questions of life, death, world, universe etc.

The critics argue that it is just man’s inadequacy and insecurity driving this. Trying to justify anything that which cannot be explained with the limited knowledge that is currently possessed by  man - as a ‘god’ or ‘the force’ etc.

I enjoy reading the various philosophies, especially Vedanta; the various means of helping man find peace and happiness. I am a man of science and so I translate almost everything I read in the world of philosophy and theology to what is relevant to my scientific modern ipad/iphone digital world.

Each time I have spoken about this subject to my friends (quite often J) – they seemed to actually get a lot out of it and have constantly urged me to write. After years and years of resisting (not sure why), I caved and this blog is my attempt at translating the often difficult to understand world of Vedanta philosophy and theology into simple terms that I can understand.

I have to formally disclaim that I am not by any means an expert in philosophy or theology. I consider myself an amateur with an interest. I have had the good fortune of wonderful parents, family, friends and elders that have given me a lot of my current knowledge. I have no commercial interests in these blogs. As I am writing it, it is definitely telling me that I and still skimming the surface and have a very long way to go to understand its depths.

To add to my basic knowledge, I continue to research constantly. I will keep this list of references constantly updated as I continue my quest to understand the ultimate truth. Hope you find something in these books, documents, commentaries that will help you.

1. Sri Shankara Digvijayam, Sri Madhaviya Shankara Digvijayam by Sri Vidyaranya

2. Holy Geetha, Commentary by Swami Chinmayanada

3. Introduction to Vedanta, understanding the fundamental problem, Swami Dayananda

4. Shri George Romney, Senior Teacher of Chinmaya Mission, New York

5. Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
6. The Bhaja Govindam of Adi Shankaracharya, by Dr. M.N. Nandakumara
7. 'Sikhism, Its philosophy and history', Daljeey Singh and Kharak Singh
8. The Roy Rosenzweig center for history and new media

9. Shridisai temple

10. Starsai network

11. Saimahalakshmi.com

12. P.K. Hari Subramaniam @ vedarahasya.net

13.  Sringeri Sankara matha – Sharadha peedam, Sringeri, Karanataka
14. Advaita Yoga Ashrama (teachings)