In this episode, James dives into the profound insights of the "Vedanta Treatise: The Eternities," a comprehensive book by A. Parthasarathi that serves as a guiding light through the vast landscape of Vedantic philosophy. He highlights the book's remarkable clarity and accessibility, making it a rare gem among the myriad texts on this ancient wisdom. James emphasizes the systematic approach of the treatise, offering a structured journey from orientation to deep philosophical exploration. Whether through the book, online lectures, or immersive courses, the systematic nature of Vedanta unfolds subtly, transforming one's understanding of the universe and oneself. Join James as he invites listeners to embark on this enriching journey of self-discovery through the timeless wisdom of Vedanta.
The Daily Vedantic is a daily podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to the timeless wisdom of the Upanishads (https://www.thedailyvedantic.co). Dating back to over 5,000 years ago, the source of nearly all Eastern Philosophy, and loved by Western giants from Emerson to Thoreau to Carl Jung and Alan Watts, studied daily by Joseph Campbell to Aldous Huxley to Arthur Schopenhauer and countless others, The Daily Vedantic aims to make this ancient philosophy as modern and accessible as it is simple, practical — and profound.
James Beshara (https://www.twitter.com/jamesbeshara) is a renowned startup founder of multiple companies, a prolific startup investor in 200+ others including some of the biggest startup names on the planet, a husband and father of three little girls, and philosophy student and teacher in Los Angeles.
James also co-hosts Yoga For Your Intellect (https://www.YFYI.co), a biweekly long-form conversational podcast with his teacher Joseph Emmett ( https://www.instagram.com/yogaforyourintellect ).
James is a student of Swami Parthasarathy, the acclaimed author of Vedanta Treatise (Vedanta Treatise – The Eternities) and teacher at Vedanta Academy in Malavli, India. As James says often, when you’re ready for the real thing, Swami’s daily lectures are where the true wisdom and systematic discovery of the world’s oldest continually studied philosophy resides: https://www.vedantaworld.org