Samskara is a Vedic term. In the Vedas, it says Samskaras are impressions derived from past experiences that form desires that influence future responses and behavior (karma). Samskaras are imprints left on the subconscious by experiences in past lives or the present life, which determine and condition one’s desires and actions now and, possibly, in […]
Honoring Our Intelligence: Ashtavakra and King Janaka
In the August Ah-Man Newsletter, I began a discussion of Honoring Our Intelligence, focusing on the difference between Intellectual comprehension and Intuitive comprehension. This month in the Ah-Man Blog, I’ll continue the discussion. In the Vedas (ancient Hindu scriptures), a story is told about the son of a great scholar who went to the King’s […]
Honoring Each Other
During the holiday season, it may be easier or harder to honor each other. The thing to remember is that we don’t have to wait for a specific time of year to honor each other. We should do it every day. So how can we honor each other? There are guidelines in each religion […]
