The Vedic World View

Listeners are steering the ship once again, in our latest Q&A episode.Thom answers a question about karma and how it fits into the dynamics of our relationships. It turns out that it’s our relationship with our Self that matters most.Thom also tackles a question about charm, in particular, how we can adapt when charm doesn’t seem to be as supported by Nature as we would expect.Finally, Thom gives a definitive answer to the age-old question, can there be art without suffering? It’s a question that could easily be answered with one word, but Thom provides a rationale that leaves us in no doubt about the role of suffering in art.Episode Highlights[00:45] Q - How do karmic relationships with others work?[01:20] A - Karma: Action That Binds You[03:24] The Knot of Karma[05:22] Kṛiya - Spontaneous Right Action[07:29] Untying the Knots of Karma[09:25] Moving in the Direction of Kṛiya[12:15] Vedic Meditation - Losing the Tendency to Create Problems[14:12] Q - How can I understand the nuances of charm?[14:52] A -