Relaxation vs Vedic Meditation, The Dark Night of the Soul, Death and Dying, Spiritual Diets

Show Notes

In this episode, another in our ongoing series of Ask Thom Anything, Thom explains the distinction between wellness and relaxation activities and why they don’t deliver the same impacts as Vedic Meditation.

He also explores “The dark night of the soul” and describes how contrasting experiences of the mind and body lead to an unstabilized vision.

He gives us some insights into how we can respond when someone is in the dying stage of their life and the advantages we have as Vedic meditators during this stage. 

And finally, Thom explains a practical approach to diet when we’re on a spiritual path.

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Episode Highlights: 

[00:57] Q - Can ‘Wellness Activities’ Be as Effective as Vedic Meditation for Releasing Stress? 

[01:47] It Depends on Consciousness 

[03:09] They Might Be Relaxing But... 

[04:27] An Opportunistic Brain

[05:55] Absolute Unboundedness of Being 

[06:51] A Consciousness-Led Approach 

[08:00] No Special Environment Required 

[08:42] Q - What’s the Vedic Worldview on the Dark Night of the Soul? 

[09:07] An Unstabilized Vision

[10:33] The Body’s Prime Directive 

[12:12] Unstressing 

[13:25] Our Body Needs to Catch Up 

[14:27] Mind and Body in Complete Agreement 

[15:28] Q - How Can I Navigate Having Someone Dying or Getting Close to Death? 

[15:50] Speed Grieving 

[16:44] Be the Strong One 

[17:57] There is Only Evolution 

[19:40] Don’t Be the Needy One 

[21:07] Restoring a Sense of Peace and Happiness 

[21:51] Q - Do You Recommend a Special Diet for a Spiritual Practice?

[22:04] Toxicity Begins With Your Consciousness State 

[23:43] The Art and Science of Ayurveda 

[25:23] Balancing Behaviour for Different Body Types

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Creators & Guests

Producer

Brett Jarman

I'm a long-term Vedic meditator, learning from Thom Knoles in the early 1990s. Having put my skills to work as a business consultant and mentor since 1999, I'm currently in training to become a Vedic Meditation Initiator myself. Once qualified I'll combine the two passions, showing business owners and professionals how to enhance their professional and personal performance with Vedic Meditation being a key component.

Producer

Susan Chen

A former Wall Street Research Analyst, with a BA from Harvard under my belt, I studied with Thom Knoles, the pre-eminent authority of Vedic knowledge, and spend two months of the year continuing my study of Vedic knowledge in India. I was inducted into the Shankaracharya tradition in a 12-week immersion program by Thom, with Shri Shri 1008 Mahamandaleshwar Swami Kailashanand Giri, Supreme Authority of Vedic knowledge in India in 2106.

What is Vedic Worldview?

Join philosopher, educator and celebrated speaker on the cognitive sciences, Thom Knoles for inspiring insights and wisdom to support your personal evolution. Thom is an renowned expert on the relationship between quantum physics and human consciousness, and on the 5,000 year-old body of wisdom known as The Veda. For over 50 years, he has personally taught Vedic Meditation to tens of thousands of students and consulted to governments and private corporations throughout the world.