|  Vedanta
and
the Upanishads
Ravi Nathwani
The original themes of nondualism or Advaita emerged from
the sacred scriptures known as the Upanishads and the Vedas
more than 5000 years ago in India. The word Vedanta literally
means “the end of the Vedas”—and it teaches
that the supreme finality of all evolution of life is love
or consciousness.
Given that the human condition has changed very little over
the centuries, these ancient doctrines remain valid even in
today’s complex society. By studying these teachings
in a contemporary setting, workshop participants should become
more aware of the underlying interconnectedness of all existence,
and begin to come to terms with living a life of wisdom and
kindness.
| Ravi
Nathwani was raised in a Vaishnav Hindu
family where Hindu rituals were integrated into
daily life from a very young age and where he
was steeped in Hindu and Yoga traditions. He has
become a modern-day messenger of a variety of
Vedic studies through his lectures and workshops.
Ravi has been a faculty member at Tufts University
and at Tufts University’s Experimental College,
where he has taught courses in Hindu Yoga and
Buddhist meditation, among other subjects. |
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