An Upanishad Story - The Yogi and the Man in the Pond

Apart from the Veda, one of the many gifts of ancient wisdom from India is the Upanishads.  The Upanishads consist of several short parables that give us insight into how we can behave in ways that support our personal and collective evolution.

In this podcast episode, Thom shares the story of a man in a lake who, while immersed in more water than he’d need in a lifetime, remained thirsty.  This is a story we all have a need to hear as we all have our own ‘thirst stories’ that are running our lives.

It’s a short yet profound tale that we can use to remind ourselves when we’re making things harder than they need to be.

Enjoy.

Episode Highlights: 
[00:00] Upanishad - Sitting at the Feet of…
[02:28] Once Upon a Time There Was a Yogi
[04:08] Who Came Upon an Unusual Sight
[04:57] And Offered Some Help
[06:15] But His Offer Was Rejected
[07:21] Looking Outwards for Sources of Happiness
[08:50]  Relief From the Mercy of the Object World
[10:39] An Effortless Mantra - A Vehicle for the Mind
[12:02] Finding What the Mind is Looking For
[13:01] Becoming an Exporter of Happiness
[14:34] Established in Being, Perform Action

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