Vedic mythos, or storytelling, is often laced with humor to get a point across.
In this episode of the podcast, Thom recounts a tale from the Katha Upanishad, of a Sergeant and a General. It’s a scenario that wouldn’t look out of place in an episode of “The Office” or any other workplace sitcom.
Having a character take credit for someone else’s idea and then retelling it back to them is a pretty common gag, but in the Upanishad, it’s much more than just a tool for a cheap laugh.
It’s a profound lesson which, once learned, can be a source of empowerment and a tool for living a more deliberate life.
Episode Highlights
[00:56] Katha Upanishad
[03:19] A Friend in the Sky
[05:27] The Breaking of Unity
[07:31] "You see that hill there?"
[09:57] An Amazing Idea
[11:44] A Source of Thoughts Deep Inside of Us
[14:11] A Wave is Nothing but Ocean
[16:44] Desire
[19:12] I Am Totality
[21:28] A Parody on Praying to God
[22:39] An Unnecessary Step
[23:52] We Just Say Yes
[26:53] Permitted to Act
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