Observation is an automatic phenomenon. Our senses are capable of interpreting an objective reality in an objective manner. We live in a participatory universe. We learn to interpret the world through our senses, and this brings about our perceptual experiences.
Our inner world and our outer world are dependent upon our relationships, our environment, and the situations and circumstances around us. Our inner world and our outer world interdependently co-arise depending on the level of vibration of our spirit.
Vedanta, one of the world’s most ancient philosophies, is based on the Vedas and Upanishads, which are the earliest and most sacred scriptures of India. Regarded by many historians as the oldest surviving texts of humanity, these scriptures were said to be revealed by God rather than created by humans.
The word veda means knowledge, and the Vedas are considered to have existed since the beginning of creation. Centuries before they were written, the Vedas were passed on orally from teacher to student in the form of exact verses chanted in precise patterns of a three-note scale.
Vedanta tells us that our true nature is divine. The divine Self is the underlying reality and source of all that exists, and to realize this truth experientially is the goal of Vedanta. Revered for its enduring wisdom, Vedanta is a timeless philosophy that expresses the heart of all religions and spiritual doctrines.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Deepak Chopra is a world-renowned leader in the fields of holistic health and human potential. He is a New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, and numerous books and audio programs that cover every aspect of mind, body, and spirit. His books have been translated into more than fifty languages, and he travels widely throughout the world promoting peace, health, and well-being. Chopra is also the founder and executive director of The Chopra Center at La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California.
For a complete list of books and audio programs by Deepak Chopra, or for information about ongoing seminars and other events, please visit:
www.deepakchopra.com
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