Meditation and Q&A : Living the Wisdom of Non-Duality

20th October 2024, Mumbai
The session introduces *non-dual meditation**, emphasizing *simply being rather than doing, judging, or trying to control thoughts. This approach fosters a witnessing quality that permeates daily life, enabling individuals to respond rather than react to life’s events. Gautam explores the transformative effects of meditation, from cultivating peace amidst challenges to dissolving ego-driven patterns like entitlement, control, and judgment.
The discussion also touches on integrating practices like japa (mantra chanting) with non-dual awareness, understanding true happiness as independent of external conditions, and living life with a deep acceptance of its polarities. Key insights include the interplay between observing and witnessing, the role of compassion, and recognizing life’s events as opportunities for spiritual growth.
Questions Asked During the Session:
1. **Meditation Techniques and Practices**:
Is it okay to practice both japa and non-dual meditation?
Why do I find fewer thoughts with my eyes open during meditation?
2. **Living Non-Duality**:
If there is no 'me,' does that mean everything I think and do is always right?
How do witnessing and observing differ in daily life?
3. **Happiness and Peace**:
Why does happiness feel different in various activities like walking versus dancing?
How is true happiness distinct from momentary joys?
4. **Non-Dual Awareness**:
Do enlightened beings experience clouds of thoughts or emotions like others?
Can one live with the realization that life is ultimately a "big zero"?
5. **Compassion and Relationships**:
How do I resolve feelings of hurt while understanding that others are playing out their scripts?
Is it necessary to apologize if one’s actions stem from a deeper understanding?
6. **Practical Concerns**:
How do I address situations where my reactions reveal strong identifications, like anger over material losses?
What does living as "the big zero" entail during life's challenges?
7. **Personal Sharing and Reflections**:
Participants shared experiences of feeling peace and confidence after attending sessions, grappling with overthinking, and learning to witness emotions without judgment.
This talk weaves spiritual wisdom with practical guidance, offering insights to transcend duality and live in harmony with life’s unfolding.
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Gautam Sachdeva speaks and writes on the subject of Advaita (non-duality), with a specific focus on peace of mind in daily living. He spent over nine years in close association with renowned Advaita sage Ramesh Balsekar, also assisting him with the editing and publishing of some of his books. Ramesh’s guru was Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, whose famed book I Am That is considered a modern spiritual classic. With the blessings of Ramesh, Gautam went on to write books based on his experience with the teaching.
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