Introduction: Self-Realization and Advaita Vedānta
Just as raindrops fall into a stream, we flow into our sādhanā (spiritual practice) based on our unique temperaments. While our spiritual practice may change throughout our lives, these various streams lead to the same ocean of eternal freedom and self-realization.
At the heart of my sādhanā are the teachings of Advaita Vedānta and the practice of self-inquiry (ātma-vichār). The Indian sage, Sri Ramana Maharshi recommended self-inquiry for self-realization.
Over time, self-inquiry becomes less of a practice and more of your natural abode. When suffering arises, the inquiry occurs spontaneously, dissolving egoic patterns and revealing your inherent peace and timeless freedom.
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