In today’s reflection, James looks at the teachings of Vedanta philosophy regarding the eradication of desire. Drawing from ancient wisdom texts like the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita, we uncover the roots of human suffering in unfulfilled desires and the path to liberation from this cycle. Through a thoughtful examination of the three classical yogas - Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Jnana Yoga - we discover practical methods for transcending desire and attaining inner peace. With personal anecdotes and insights, we illuminate the transformative power of aligning our desires with higher pursuits, ultimately leading to a simpler, more fulfilling life. Whether you're a seeker of wisdom or simply curious about the nature of desire, this reflection offers valuable insights and guidance on the journey to self-discovery and contentment.
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