Self Knowledge

Is thought detrimental? 15 August 1965. Duration: 63 minutes. Why does one seek pleasure? Can the mind face only facts and not thought? Why have I never said, 'Thought is poison' to myself? Meeting something one doesn't know, facing something which has no answer. Acting without knowing. What is a state of mind which is silent? Time is detrimental. Are we twisting everything to our core of pleasure?

In a world that’s constantly evolving, the ability to learn quickly is one of the most valuable skills you can possess. The Art of Accelerated Learning provides a deep dive into the secrets of mastering new skills and knowledge at an incredible pace. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your professional skills, learn a new language, or simply absorb information faster, this book equips you with the tools and strategies needed to succeed. Packed with research-based insights and practical techniques, this guide will help you tap into your mind’s full potential and unlock a lifetime of ...

Secrets of Attraction Embark on a captivating journey into the intricacies of relationships with "Secrets of Attraction." In this engaging eBook, we are led down a path of discovery, exploring the subtle nuances of non-verbal communication and the mysteries surrounding human attraction. Discover how subtle gestures and glances can tell stories that words often fail to express. This book not only unveils the secrets of the body but also provides practical tools to enhance your communication and conquest skills. Each page is a journey of self-discovery and an understanding of the complexities...

The Wisdom of Socrates: Understanding and Applying Socratic Philosophy to Everyday Life is a clear, accessible introduction to one of history’s most influential philosophers. Whether you're new to philosophy or seeking practical wisdom for everyday life, this book helps you explore and apply the timeless teachings of Socrates in modern times. Through engaging chapters, you'll discover: The life and legacy of Socrates How to use the Socratic Method to think clearly and challenge assumptions What "Know Thyself" really means—and how it can transform your life How to live ethically and ...

These are simple stories for tweens and kids, about jumping to conclusions, before you know all of the facts. There are lessons to be learnt, when you are young, which will help you throughout your life. It is important to recognize when we let our emotions get the best of us, even before we have the whole picture. This is elemental in developing strategies for getting through life with as little self-caused stress as possible.

"Wisdom Scroll: Knowledge Codes that Define Language, Knowledge, and Wisdom" is a profound exploration into the intricate tapestry of human understanding. Delving deep into the realms of language, knowledge, and wisdom, this book uncovers the timeless codes that shape our perception of the world and guide our quest for enlightenment. In a journey spanning cultures, civilizations, and epochs, "Wisdom Scroll" traces the evolution of language from its ancient origins to its modern manifestations. It illuminates the power of words to shape our thoughts, beliefs, and actions, and examines how ...

La insatisfacción es muy común hoy en día. La gente está deprimida, miserable y odia su rutina diaria, sintiendo que el propósito de su vida no existe. Tu cerebro es una máquina incansable que trabaja noche y día, pero a veces parece que está en tu contra, te puede hacerte sentir presionado y desmotivado cuando te enfrentas a algún evento importante. Pero esto no tiene que ser así, con las técnicas adecuadas puedes enseñarle a tu cerebro a ser más poderoso y a sobreponerse de cualquier problema.

People keep track. In the 18th century, Benjamin Franklin kept charts of time spent and virtues lived up to. Today, people use technology to self-track: hours slept, steps taken, calories consumed, medications administered. Ninety million wearable sensors were shipped in 2014 to help us gather data about our lives. This audiobook examines how people record, analyze, and reflect on this data, looking at the tools they use and the communities they become parts of.

What if life is not a dream, but a reality prison? What if you can’t see it or touch it because the chain keeping you there runs through you as what you think is fair vs. unfair, just vs. unjust, right vs. wrong, and good vs. bad? The Tree of Knowing Good and Evil is just that. And there is a way out. I’m writing this book to people who want to know Jesus deeper than they already know Him, or even of Him. The book is not just limited to Christians, but is rather for any deep thinker, even the most ardent skeptics of Jesus. We are investigating the very core of existence and what it ...

Award-winning rapper, producer, and champion of healthy living — Khnum Ibomu, widely known as ‘Stic’ from the revolutionary but gangsta hip-hop duo, dead prez, has inspired millions with his music and lifestyle. But he wasn’t always the people’s champ of healthy living in hip-hop.

This is a 1990 conversation with Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri, in which he talks about wide-ranging topics on Islam and presents it as the archetypal, universal, Adamic path that began when humanity rose in consciousness to recognize duality and began its journey from the relative back to Absolute Unity. ABOUT SHAYKH FADHLALLA HAERI Acknowledged as a master of self-knowledge and a spiritual philosopher, Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri’s role as a teacher grew naturally out of his own quest for self-fulfillment. He travelled extensively on a spiritual quest which led to his eventual rediscovery of the ...

¿Te has preguntado por el misterio de la vida y si tiene algún sentido vivirla? ¿Has experimentado una sensación de vértigo al imaginar que no hay nada después de la muerte? No temas, estas son preguntas que se han hecho grandes filósofos, teólogos y científicos a través de la historia de la humanidad. Swami Abhedananda, en Autoconocimiento, nos propone una solución: conocer el «Yo superior», nuestro «verdadero Ser». Iluminado por los conocimientos del Vedanta, estarás más cerca de alcanzar «la fuente de felicidad verdadera».

Menopause and perimenopause are still a black box to most doctors, leaving patients exasperated as they grapple with symptoms ranging from hot flashes to insomnia to brain fog. As a leading neuroscientist and women’s brain health specialist, Dr. Mosconi unravels these mysteries by revealing how menopause doesn’t just impact the ovaries—it’s a hormonal show in which the brain takes center stage.

Gambhiram Seshaier was a Municipal Overseer at Tiruvannamalai about 1900. He became a devotee of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi who was then living at the Virupaksha cave on the Arunachala Hill. A student of yoga, he was especially interested in Swami Vivekananda’s lectures on Raja Yoga, Jnana Yoga, etc. Finding some difficulty in understanding these and similar books, he brought them to the Maharshi for elucidation. Sri Bhagavan then went through each of them and wrote out in easy Tamil prose the gist of these works on bits of paper and answered supplementary questions put by Seshaier. ...

Una excelente presentación de la filosofía de Osho, este libro es un compendio de todas sus propuestas—debidamente sistematizadas—para potenciar el crecimiento personal y hallar el camino que conduce a la verdad.

Originally published in 1918, this book takes an extensive look into how to achieve greater self-knowledge, and is highly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in the subject. Contains eight meditations.

The question, “Who am I?” is a tricky one. Most approaches available to those who seek answer to this question are rooted in the ‘self’ itself, making study of the ‘self’ in order to find its reality. Anyone following these approaches is bound to get trapped in the ‘self’ in such a way that it becomes difficult for him to escape from it. This question itself is genuine but once a person starts trying to find answer for it, inevitably his efforts lead him to a blind alley. Once he arrives there, generally he takes recourse to self-deception and starts indulging in philosophy ...

What has to be imparted has been given in the form of eight meditations, which can be actually practiced. If this is done, they can be adapted for imparting to the soul, through its own inner-deepening, that about which they speak.

Doubts occur to all seekers on the spiritual path. The precise answers given by Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi in these pages represent the quintessence of Divine Wisdom. Bhagavan Sri Ramana speaks from the peak of spiritual experience. Every word that falls from his lips is the essence of Upanishadic wisdom. The devout reader who studies these pages, to whatever religion he may belong, is sure to gain the conviction that his essential nature is divine. He will be guided to the core of his Being, the Heart.

Move Beyond Occasional Happiness to Constant Contentment and a Blissful State of Being Why is it that happiness always comes and goes—if it comes at all? How can you sustain a deep state of peace and contentment in an ever more frightening world? What does it take to uncover and fulfil your life’s unique purpose? You will have noticed that our world's ecological, political, financial, educational, and religious systems are all in a state of turmoil—all appear to be in degradation, or at least entering a period of radical reformation. If you don't think this has much to do with you and...