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  1. Martin

    Is Brahman unchanging?

    From an Advaita point of view, is Brahman unchanging?
  2. Martin

    Moksha in Dvaita?

    What is the Dvaita view of moksha? Does Atman merge with Brahman?
  3. Martin

    Awareness v. Consciousness in Advaita?

    I've heard some Advaitans make a distinction between awareness and consciousness, but I don't understand what they mean. Is there such a distinction in Advaita, and if so, what is the practical difference? And is there a scriptural basis for such a distinction?
  4. Martin

    Logging in on a smart-phone

    It's a nightmare trying to navigate this forum on a smart-phone, because the forum contents keep moving up and down, and half the time I hit the wrong place. Is this due to adverts continually repositioning themselves on the screen?
  5. Martin

    Samkhya thread

    Please add resources, comments, etc.
  6. Martin

    Why I care about Ukraine.

    Because Ukraine is a European country, and I'm a European (British/Irish). I'm guilty of not caring enough about people suffering far away, but I'm sick to death of Putin apologists. Discuss.
  7. Martin

    What does moksha mean to you?

    What does moksha mean to you? Moksha - Wikipedia
  8. Martin

    What's the experience of non-duality actually like?

    I hear a lot about non-duality, but I'm not at all clear what it means, practically speaking. So what's it's like being in non-dual mode? Practical examples would be appreciated.
  9. Martin

    Classical Advaita v. Neo-Advaita

    What is your understanding of these categories, and of the differences between them?
  10. Martin

    Spiritual v. Religious?

    What's the practical difference between being "spiritual" and being "religious"? And when people say "I'm spiritual, but not religious", what do they actually mean? I assume they mean they're religious, but not part of an organised religion, but it's all so vague.
  11. Martin

    Lesbianity Rovers v. Arsenal

    What's the final score?
  12. Martin

    Should the cockney God be on trial?

    What sort of a God is this? Drinking stale tea, smoking roll-ups and scoffing jellied eels, apparently uncaring about the fate of his pet creatures, made in his dubious likeness. "I ain't done nothing", He bleats, the typical absentee landlord. Pah! What about those poor kids in the East End...
  13. Martin

    Cops are lovely really...

    ... Post your heart-warming stories here.
  14. Martin

    Did Ramana Maharshi teach about Brahman and Maya?

    I haven't come across any mention of these in his material so far. He seems to focus on the Self.
  15. Martin

    I went to .... and met a .....

    I went to Scotland, and met a hairy cow.
  16. Martin

    Mahavakyas

    I've recently been exploring the Mahavakyas, and would be to interested to hear from anyone with practical experience of working with these. Mahāvākyas - Wikipedia
  17. Martin

    Brahman v. Maya in a nutshell

    Real v. Unreal? Consciousness v. Appearance to consciousness? Impersonal v. Personal Stillness v. Movement? What's your take?
  18. Martin

    Turiya

    Looking at the Mandukya Upanishad, is Turiya a discreet fourth state of Cit/Chit, or does Turiya underlie the other three states (waking, dreaming, deep sleep)?
  19. Martin

    "Senses withdrawn from sense-objects..."

    Bhagavad Gita, 2.68: "Therefore, O Strong-armed Warrior, he whose senses have been withdrawn from sense-objects is said to be well-established in his wisdom." What's your understanding of "senses withdrawn from sense-objects" here? Is it referring to meditation, or to a more general realignment?
  20. Martin

    Change of username

    Previously "Meerkat" Now: "Martin"
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