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Questioning: An Upanisadic Perspective
Dr. Haramohan Mishra
A philosophical inquiry begins with a question. An intense question finds a profound answer.
In the Upanisads, we encounter great questions regarding life and its experiences put up from different angles.
Yoga: Concept and Dimensions
Dr. Haramohan Mishra
Yoga has one unified undercurrent, it is an effort or a combination of efforts, physical, mental and even sometimes supramental, in the direction of an expansion hitherto unknown in our ordinary states of living.
The Absolute Knowledge
kumichan
It was revealed to the ancient Indian spiritual seekers before thousands of years that worldly perception and the objects that are perceived have importance only within the physical framework
and exist because of the ignorance of the perceiver ..
Kashmir Saivism - The Path and Destination
Dr. Haramohan Mishra
In our entire quest, in all our journeys, we have a path and destination. Sometimes, we are not clear regarding our goal. Kashmir Saivism enunciates its standpoints and leads the pursuer along the path that consummates in enlightenment and emancipation.
The Three Advices of the Upanisads
Dr. Minati Mishra
We interpret the world through our knowledge. All knowledge is nothing but interpretation. What we need is right interpretation according to our propensities and perceptions.
This parable of the Upanisad contains the timeless advice for all the men of all the times.
Nothing exists which is not Siva
Dr. Haramohan Mishra
Extract of the paper to be presented at the U.G.C sponsored national seminar
on 'Siva-riddles' at K.K.S.Women's College, Balasore, India
Philosophical Inquiries: East and West
Dr. Haramohan Mishra
Extract of the lecture delivered at the Post Graduate Department of Indian Philosophy, Sri Jagannath Sanskrit University, Puri on the International Philosophy Day.
To be is to be seen: The doctrine of Drstisrsti in Advaita Vedanta
Dr. Haramohan Mishra
Extract of the lecture delivered at the Post Graduate Department of Advaita Vedanta, Sri Jagannath Sanskrit University, Puri.
The Elusive breath
Dr. Haramohan Mishra
We are quite familiar with breathing. Do we understand its mystery? It is not only confined to taking in oxygen. When known it is a door through which we can enter the realms of higher consciousness. One who grasps its mystery only becomes free. Yogic breathing is not simply a process of being aware of inhaling and exhaling; it is a process of be- coming aware of the cosmic rhythm that sustains our life and makes us free.
The Heart of the Mantra
Dr. Haramohan Mishra
The inner meaning of the letters is not ordinarily understood, so they give rise to illusory knowledge which causes grief and bondage. But when understood properly they lead one to the highest knowledge and emancipation.
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