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- The Eight Pointers to Reincarnation – An Example of the MEMP Approach to Truth - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranAn example of what may be called the Mutually Exclusive Multiple Pointers (MEMP) approach to discovering the hidden truths is explored here in connection with the issue of reincarnation. Those on life's quest will find this interesting and useful. People are usually guided by their belief ...
Views: 1970(1 vote) - Correlation between Near Death Experiences and Ancient Scriptures - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIt is interesting to study the correlation between the messages of near death experiences and the pointers from ancient scriptures. Our confidence in the spiritual content of the afterlife experience increases when we find striking parallels between the two. People who go through a near ...
Views: 1658(1 vote) - Effortless Detachment – the Puzzle of Spiritual Awakening - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranTrue detachment results from understanding how we gather a lot of unnecessary mental accretion that hangs heavy on us preventing us from discovering higher dimensions of our spiritual existence. Dropping off the accretion takes place when we understand what it means to embark on an inward ...
Views: 1895(1 vote) - Elements of Near Death Experience – Pointers to the Truth of Reincarnation - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranCareful examination of the various features of the Near Death Experience (NDE) – that is, the experience of those who clinically die for a short time - helps us understand the fact of reincarnation. They also help us perceive the deeper purpose of life on this planet. This brings in ...
Views: 2318(2 votes) - Holistic Life Through Understanding The Vaster Consciousness - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranPeople keep searching for peace and happiness by revolving within the content of the mind which is conditioned by circumstances and genetics and, consequently, very limited in its ability to perceive. True vision lies in the wider consciousness. The sequence in the wider field seems to ...
Views: 1789(1 vote) - Inner Serenity Through Reflections on Esoteric Pointers - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranInner serenity is a matter of slow growth, as all issues of greatness happen to be. Patient and consistent reflections on the esoteric matters of life can bring about that serenity. The ensuing confidence helps us lead a well-ordered and useful life. Life on this planet is hard. So people ...
Views: 1501(2 votes) - Native Intelligence – Its Effective Role in Our Daily Life - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranPeople are taken in by propaganda that abets their beliefs, especially in the realm of religion and politics. They are unaware that a conditioned mind interprets everything according to its conditioning. Their native intelligence remains stunted. The human mind functions very much like a ...
Views: 4740(1 vote) - Near Death Experience and Satori – Their Common Grounds Invite Us for a Profound Picnic - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranSatori is a Japanese Buddhist term for Enlightenment, meaning "understanding". In the Zen Buddhist tradition, Satori refers to the experience of "seeing into one's true nature" (Wikipedia). In this article, we look into the common grounds between Near Death Experience (NDE) and Satori. The ...
Views: 2574(2 votes) - Sacredness of Relationship and Purity of Aloneness – By-products of the Inner Transformation - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe need for releasing oneself from the tyranny of thought is clear for those who embark on the inward journey. They begin to understand the natural by-products of that release, namely, life’s sacredness and its intrinsic purity. The accretion of several items on the mind from childhood ...
Views: 1503(1 vote) - Seeking a Projected Spiritual Goal – an Avenue of Self-deception - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranMost people seek a spiritual goal projected from the content of their minds. They workout a system of their own or seek a religious or spiritual guru to lead them to the goal. They do not sense the inherent self-deception involved in this process. The conventional neurology in man is such ...
Views: 1323(2 votes) - Slavery to Psychological Systems – An Obstruction to Natural Spirituality - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2016 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranHuman beings have a tendency to cling to comforting and satisfying conclusions rather than be bold enough to acknowledge the truth. This attitude thwarts the journey of discovery in any field and, especially, in the realm of spirituality. A good historical example of this may be called the ...
Views: 1402(1 vote) - Striking a New Trail – Catalytic Action towards Happiness for All - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThis beautiful, blue marble of a planet is racing through space with great dignity. Do we match it in dignity and deserve to belong to this planet? Obviously, we don’t! The reasons are clear too. Can we bring in a new dimension to this scenario? The writer has participated in discussions on ...
Views: 1954(2 votes) - Studies on Awareness Prior to Being Born – the Pre-birth Experience - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIt is usually assumed that our consciousness begins with birth and that matters get recorded from then on. In reality, consciousness exists even while the child is in the womb and a kind of ‘knowingness’ seems to operate then. Studies have been conducted on pre-birth experience (PBE), the ...
Views: 3136(1 vote) - The Beckoning of Sorrow – A Key to Understanding Life and the Afterlife. - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe feeling of sorrow, as different from sadness, can take us on to the beyond – the region of universal spirituality where man’s self-centered projections cannot thrive. Can we understand the beauty of that feeling and its deeply cleansing effects? Generally, the words ‘sorrow’ and ...
Views: 1408(1 vote) - The Intellect Opening into the Intuitive Region – A Movement towards the Truth - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranUnderstanding the roles of the intellect and of the intuition in our living can go a long way along the journey towards the truth and the associated inner peace. In the absence of this movement, slavery to belief systems will become inevitable. The intellect and the intuition in us have ...
Views: 1617(1 vote) - The Natural Spirituality and its Universality – Freedom from Spatial and Temporal Dependence - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2016 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranPure spirituality is untouched by history and geographical location of people. Thus it is available to all humans irrespective of belief systems generated in history. The universality of pure spirituality beyond space and time is highlighted by many paranormal phenomena. Historicity is ...
Views: 1387(1 vote) - The Near Death Experience – A State of Consciousness beyond the Five Senses - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranFunctioning from the universal consciousness makes us go beyond the five senses. The messages from near death experiences help us understand such consciousness and bring about a holistic transformation in our psychology. This article is an earnest attempt to invite people to look into the ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - The Near Death Experience – Its Genuineness And Its Far Reaching Messages - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThere are many facts about Near Death Experiences that have come to light through the research in that field over the last 30 years. The more we look into them, the more we receive wonderful messages about the wider truths. The near death experiences (NDEs) that occur following an accident ...
Views: 1869(2 votes) - The Psychological Fabric of Society – A Secret Trap into Which the Mind Falls! - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranMany people are unaware of how the issues of the society influence them and intensify their mental noise. This is where the psychological fabric of society functions as the culprit in the drama. Opinion mongering is an essential part of it. It is good to be aware of how our thoughts are ...
Views: 1371(1 vote) - The Shocks in Life Seem to Tell Us Something – Can We Understand? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranReflective people apply themselves to understanding the vagaries of life and it helps them move into deeper perspectives. Consequently, there is a sensing of the non-apparent aspects of life. They see that shocks in life have a message understanding which the shocks become unnecessary! When ...
Views: 1529(1 vote) - The Sorrow at Bereavement – It Can Help Us Understand Our Life and the After-life - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranMany issues of life can function as our teachers if we adopt an attitude of looking into them with the eagerness to understand what lies beyond the apparent. Reflection on the sorrow at losing a near and dear one can lead to a life of compassion. As we all know, bereavement is indeed a hard ...
Views: 1417(1 vote) - Wonderment and the Eagerness to Understand – The Stepping Stones to Inner Transformation - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranInner transformation of our minds is necessary to step out of the self-created prison caused by the habitual thought. Self-awareness and the associated wonderment bring about an inward journey that augments inner transformation. It helps us understand the near death experience (NDE) and ...
Views: 1742(1 vote) - After Death Communication – An Esoteric Dimension for Inner Comfort - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe vast majority of human beings live under the shadow of the fear of death – one’s own and that of the near and dear ones. They can release themselves from that pain by paying attention to what is known as the After Death Communication (ADC). The conventional neurology that keeps the ...
Views: 1899(3 votes) - The Fear of Loneliness – A Deceptive Product of Thought - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranFunctioning within the habitual thought-swirls of the mind leads to several unfortunate mental states that spoil our lives. Self-awareness and listening to the movement of life can free us from those states and help us lead a peaceful life. A majority of people in this world fall a prey ...
Views: 1318(3 votes) - Mental Calmness Through the Bardo Periods – the Times of Inner Silence - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2014 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranListening to what lies behind the thought process can be quite helpful in understanding ourselves beyond the verbal explanations. Certain periods in our daily routine are conducive to that listening. It is good to pay attention to those times of inner silence. The Conditioned Mind True ...
Views: 1860(2 votes) - Strange Facts About Near Death Experiences – The Messages Can Be Quite Reassuring - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2020 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranResearchers on NDE have gathered a lot of information over the past 35 years or so. Putting them all together and reading between the lines, we can gain a lot of insight into life. Gradually, we turn to be holistic and understand the sacredness of life. PMH Atwater, a seasoned researcher on ...
Views: 2854(2 votes) - The Aftermath of Near Death Experiences – Perceptual and Spiritual Transformations - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranResearch on Near Death Experiences proves that those who return from the clinically dead state are profoundly changed for the better in a number of ways. Those who listen to them with their hearts can move on to a holistic and wholesome life. We all go through many experiences in life. The ...
Views: 1870(2 votes) - The Non-verbal Contact with Life – A Spiritual Cleansing - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe conventional spiritual involvements are through religious concepts and, hence, through the verbal approach. In contrast, the non-verbal awareness takes us to a different spiritual dimension untouched by the conditioned mind. It clears one’s psyche of all the muck that it collects in its ...
Views: 1941(2 votes) - The Path of Transformation in Contrast to the Paths towards Preset Goals - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe transformational state is based on pure awareness in the ‘Now’; the future is taken care of by that holistic state of mind. In contrast, paths to preset goals sustain the ego through expected fulfillments; the ‘Now’ is relegated as a mere passage. The conventional mindset in which human ...
Views: 1610(2 votes) - The Place of Reincarnation in Healthy Life – An Esoteric Streamlining - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranWhen we widen and deepen our perspectives, our life moves towards serene waters. One such perspective is available through understanding Reincarnation. This creates an elbow room in one’s consciousness, leading to stable peace. Unfortunately, the cultures that have denied reincarnation ...
Views: 1396(2 votes) - Near Death Experiences and Their Amazing Physiological Aftereffects - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIn the aftermath of quite a few near death experiences, the person gets cured of almost impossible medical conditions much to the amazement of the hospital staff. We look into some case studies and the possible inferences from them in this presentation. There are many aspects of near death ...
Views: 1795(2 votes) - Passivity and Non-action – The Factors behind Fundamental Transformation - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranEffortful movements towards spiritual transformation sustain the habitual neurology and so dissolution of the ego does not take place. What can help are the two factors of passivity and inward non-action which move us on to a different dimension of awareness. Many people feel that they must ...
Views: 1486(1 vote) - The Near Death Experience and the Universal Connectivity - An Esoteric Revelation - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranParanormal phenomena like the near death experience and the out-of-body experience have brought to light the connectivity of all living beings and the feeling of oneness at their essence. Can we move towards that holistic awareness? Among the many important messages from near death ...
Views: 1759(2 votes) - The True Self is Anonymous – It is the Divine Essence in All beings - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2014 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe essence in all beings is a spark of the Divine and so, it is the same in all. It is not identified with any nation, race or religion. Thus, it is anonymous, like a tree in a forest. The awareness of this fact brings in universal love in human beings. The Ego-self and The True Self We ...
Views: 1798(1 vote) - Visions of Terminal Patients Before Passing Away – A Reassuring Phenomenon - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIt has been known that some terminal patients report paranormal visions when they are close to passing away. A careful look at those reports can help us receive profound messages regarding what happens at the transition between life and the afterlife. A lot has been published about the ...
Views: 1721(1 vote) - Polarization, Convergence and Focusing - Transformation by Natural Spirituality - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranWhen the psychological energy elements are in the helter-skelter form, they lack the synergistic effect. Healthy mental transformation can take place with synergism. Our noisy mental state, lacking polarization, fritters away the energy. Let us consider an iron piece before and after ...
Views: 1461(3 votes) - The Harmonious Blending of Seriousness and Nonchalance – A Sound Basis for Wholesome Living - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranWholesome living implies certain seriousness about how we apply ourselves to the practical issues of life. At the same time, it is necessary that we be relaxed. How can we wisely combine these two to bring about healthy living? Being serious indicates a mental stance that moves us to apply ...
Views: 1331(3 votes) - The Human Being and His States of Awareness – A Good Thing to be Aware of! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranAwareness varies with people. The more advanced ones are able to perceive the hidden truths of life. This helps them organize their lives better and be compassionate to fellow beings. Evolution of consciousness is based on the deepening awareness. However, the majority is still held in limited ...
Views: 1107(3 votes) - The Vaster Consciousness Provides A Firm Foundation For Mental Peace - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIt is interesting to note the way in which we cognize things and come up with feelings and emotion with respect to various items in the world. Understanding these from a wider field of Consciousness leads to confidence and peace. When our awareness expands, there is the freedom to observe and ...
Views: 1138(3 votes) - Bringing Up Children – A Sacred Involvement - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranAwareness of our relationship to the child can help our inner transformation as part of our soul-search. It would also ensure that the child grows in an atmosphere of love unsullied by the grownup’s emotional attachment and self-interest. All in all, it is a sacred involvement. ...
Views: 1555(5 votes) - Modern Science and Mysticism – Understanding Their Convergence Augments Inner Peace - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranTrue peace with inner depth cannot come through following some formulas, religious or otherwise. Applying oneself to understanding the esoteric facts of life builds stable peace. Here the convergence of modern science and mysticism can help a great deal. In their effort to find mental peace, ...
Views: 2819(2 votes) - Releasing Oneself from the Habitual Neurology – Where Does One Begin? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranWhen our thoughts run along the habitual grooves driven by self-importance and self-interest, life gradually loses its intrinsic grandeur. Mediocrity, boredom and loneliness take over. Can we do something to step out of this rut? Millions of human beings are caught in the habitual ...
Views: 1230(2 votes) - Near Death Experiences Resulting from Attempted Suicides - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranSummary: Messages from near death experiences resulting from unsuccessful suicide attempts tell us a lot about the impropriety behind the act. Even though the impropriety is generally felt by all, the inside story of it reveals a great deal more. - - - - - - - People ...
Views: 2598(3 votes) - Quiet Awareness of Mental States Lays the Foundation for Inner Harmony - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranUnderstanding oneself is the secret behind stable inner harmony. It implies an awareness which helps us gain clarity of the way the conditioned mind functions. Here are some avenues for reflection that can lead us to that understanding. People who are busy hoping to gain some predetermined ...
Views: 1662(3 votes) - The Laid-back Attitude – A Salutary Aftermath of the Near Death Experience - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranMost of the times, our life gets complicated by our own attitudes. To meet life’s challenges without being agitated is not an easy thing to do. In this connection, we learn something about the nonchalant disposition in life from the Near Death Experiences. When we listen to the scores of ...
Views: 1943(3 votes) - Releasing the Mind from its own Self-imposed Burden – A Sacred Thing to Do! - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2020 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranGeneral Human beings on this planet are unaware of how much they burden their minds unnecessarily in the process of growing up. It is good to wake up to this unfortunate situation and release oneself from the burden to move towards a peaceful life. We then add a certain sacredness to our ...
Views: 2574(5 votes) - A Bunch of Wholesome Advice ‘Desiderata’ - and Its Spoof ‘Deteriorata’! - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIt is always rewarding to go through an intelligent bunch of worldly advice. Here we see one such bunch. It is followed by a hilarious spoof of the same. Both seem to have an input for those who wish to lead a cheerful life governed by wisdom. During the last century, a wise man wrote a ...
Views: 2182(2 votes) - Can We Live on This Earth and Yet Be Far Away from This World? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2014 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe Question Some esoteric questions can set us on a journey of discovery in the direction of ‘Know thyself’. One of them is related to this matter of freeing ourselves from the impact of society that corrupts our awareness. Can we fulfill our worldly responsibilities and yet not get threaded ...
Views: 1369(2 votes) - Holistic Health through the Synergistic Interaction of the Body and the Mind - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe human being is a coupled unit of the body and the mind. For a comprehensive well-being, their combined and interactive harmony should be considered. Neither of them can be independent in their wellness. People are generally satisfied with their physical health so long as they do not ...
Views: 1426(2 votes) - Immensity – A Catalyst for Inner Transformation and Healthy Living - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThere are many factors in life that can function as catalysts for letting the mind undergo fundamental transformation. Those who sense the poison behind the unconscious living soon discover these catalysts and move on to stable inner peace. Most people lead an unconscious living within the ...
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