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  • Why Analytical Idealism Still Needs the Heart of Advaita

    Analytical Idealism has sparked a fascinating resurgence of interest in metaphysical questions once sidelined by modern science. Its central claim—that consciousness is the fundamental substrate of reality—resonates deeply with non-dual traditions, especially Advaita Vedānta. Thinkers like Bernardo Kastrup have offered rigorous, compelling arguments within the language of Western philosophy and analytic thought, demonstrating that consciousness…

  • Through Our Eyes: Bernardo Kastrup, Idealism, and the Meaning Behind Suffering

    What if our suffering wasn’t meaningless? What if every ounce of pain, injustice, or despair wasn’t just something to bear, but something through which the universe learns what it is doing to itself? This isn’t a metaphor. It’s the heart of a deep philosophical vision put forward by Bernardo Kastrup—computer scientist, philosopher, former CERN researcher,…

  • Understanding Process Philosophy: A New Way of Thinking About Reality

    We all know that life is constantly changing. Nothing stays the same, whether it’s a tree growing, a river flowing, or even our own thoughts evolving as we experience new things. But what if this idea of constant change wasn’t just something that happens in life—but was actually the very nature of reality itself? That’s…

  • Shankara, Academia, and the Quest for Truth: Bridging Spirituality and Science

    When we think of Adi Shankaracharya, we often view him as one of the greatest spiritual figures in Indian philosophy. His work systematizing Advaita Vedanta and his deep commentary on the Upanishads laid the foundation for non-duality as a spiritual path. But what’s often underappreciated is the way Shankara approached this task—it wasn’t just spiritual;…

  • The Religion of the Bhagavad Gita

    The Religion of the Bhagavad Gita

    It’s vacation season in many places in the western world. As travel has opened up after the pandemic, tourist destinations have been thronged by millions of people in India too. Most of us have experienced the difference between hiring a tour agency to plan our itinerary and the effort it takes to plan a travel…

  • Parenting, Religion and Atheism

    All of us have experienced and seen the security and comfort a child derives while being in the company of its parents. We know the discomfort a child finds in not seeing its parents around. I believe this longing for security and warmth is something we continue to carry with us as we grow into…