Upcoming Video Recordings

Dr. K J Sharma and Dr. Lov K Kher plan to continue our new YouTube recordings this Fall for our channel - Think Tank for Peace on the following topics:  

1. What’s Maya?
Goal: We will explain the concept of illusion or ignorance in Vedanta and how it shapes our perception of reality.
Key Points:

Definition from Advaita Vedanta.
Maya vs. Brahman.
Real-world analogies (e.g., snake and rope).
Role of Maya in suffering and liberation.
 
2. Significance of Symbolism
Goal: Explore the deeper meanings behind common spiritual practices.
Elements to cover:

Bindi: Third eye, inner focus, gender significance.
Deity Puja: Murti as a symbol, devotion, offering as self-purification.
Holy Bath (Snanam): Physical + spiritual cleansing.
Mala Japa: Repetition, focus, Bhakti/Raja Yoga traditions.
We will mention how symbols help transition from form to formless.
 
3. Bhagavad Gita – Chapter Summaries
Goal: We will give a concise and insightful breakdown of all 18 chapters.
Format: One video per chapter, or group similar chapters. Include:

Core theme.
Krishna’s message.
Application to modern life.
Example:

Chapter 2 (Sankhya Yoga) – Essence of the Gita: detachment, soul’s immortality.
Chapter 12 (Bhakti Yoga) – Devotion as a path to liberation.
 
4. Select 2–3 Upanishads – Brief Narration
Goal: Introduce core messages from key Upanishads.
Examples:

Isha Upanishad: Unity in diversity, renunciation.
Kena Upanishad: The unknowable nature of Brahman.
Mundaka Upanishad: Two types of knowledge, parā and aparā.
We will present with brief storytelling or visual metaphors (e.g., two birds on a tree from Mundaka).