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

A quick update that early registration is now open for Thom's upcoming annual retreat in Sedona, Arizona, this Memorial Day weekend from May 22nd to 26.

This is Thom's first retreat in the United States since the epic Maha Kumbha Mela held earlier this year in Prayagraj, India, so Thom has many fascinating new stories to share. The Sedona Rounding Retreat is also your opportunity to gift yourself profound rest and industrial-strength meditation through the daily rounding program.

This is your chance to transcend uncertainty in the ever-changing world and celebrate spring surrounded by nature, supported by community, and immersed in wisdom with Thom.  Early registration discounts expire on March 17th, and you can find out more at thomknoles.com/sedona.

Jai Guru Deva.

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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