

Vedic Worldview
Thom Knoles
Join philosopher, educator and celebrated speaker on the cognitive sciences, Thom Knoles for inspiring insights and wisdom to support your personal evolution. Thom is an renowned expert on the relationship between quantum physics and human consciousness, and on the 5,000 year-old body of wisdom known as The Veda. For over 50 years, he has personally taught Vedic Meditation to tens of thousands of students and consulted to governments and private corporations throughout the world.
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Jan 29, 2024 • 26min
How to Move Forward from a Divorce or Separation
This podcast episode explores the idea of moving forward from a divorce or separation, challenging the notion of permanence in relationships. It emphasizes the importance of happiness and reframing life changes. The episode discusses the complexities of separation and divorce, and highlights the advantages of adapting to change and embracing divorce as an opportunity for personal transformation. It also explores the concept of baseline happiness and the advantage of Vedic meditators in crafting a positive narrative after change.

Jan 22, 2024 • 18min
Can Art Be Separated from the Artist?
Discussions about the separation of artists and their art are not new. The subject has been discussed for centuries, usually in the context of legacy, but in recent times, and especially with the rise of cancel culture, the question more often comes up in relation to the behavior of an artist.Does the conduct of an artist negate the appreciability of their art?In this episode, Thom invites us to consider artworks from the perspective of Cosmic influence, and offers a simple measure we can use to assess what that level of influence might be.Episode Highlights:[00:45] What Are You?[02:52] Me-ness in Art[04:40] The Works of Something Deeper[06:37] Artistic Expression of the Unified Field of Consciousness[09:01] What Makes Some Art Forgettable?[10:13] Cosmic Influence in Art[12:33] When the Medium Becomes the Art[14:27] Cosmic and Individualistic Layers of ArtUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/

Jan 15, 2024 • 54min
The Light Inside: Empowering Incarcerated People Through Meditation
Thom Knoles, a panel participant at a fundraiser for The Light Inside, discusses the impact of Vedic Meditation on inmates. The founder of The Light Inside, Joh Jarvis, shares the vision behind the organization. Rev. Dr. Michelle Anne Simmons talks about supporting women after they leave the prison system. The podcast explores teaching meditation in prisons and overcoming resistance. It also highlights the challenges of teaching in violent jails like Rikers Island.

Jan 8, 2024 • 21min
Exploring the Veda
Explore the Veda and transcend individuality through beja mantras and Vedic meditation. Understand the concept of a rishi and their connection to the unified field of consciousness. Learn about the laws of nature and designing happiness through exploring the Veda.

Dec 31, 2023 • 23min
How to Prepare for the Year Ahead
Explore how to approach the new year from an evolutionary perspective, setting ourselves up to be in sync with Nature’s expectations. Discover the importance of stability and adaptability in navigating change. Learn about the power of Vedic meditation and embracing change in the new age. Understand the significance of being proactive in creating progressive change.

Dec 25, 2023 • 21min
Time, Dark Matter, Surrendering vs Passive
Explore how our perception of time changes with age and how happier moments seem to pass quickly. Discover techniques to slow down the passage of time. Understand the concept of dark matter and its implications for our understanding of the universe. Learn the difference between surrendering and being passive, and how surrendering means acting on behalf of the bigger self.

Dec 18, 2023 • 23min
The Relationship Between Manifestation and Charm
Manifestation and charm are explored in this episode. The speaker emphasizes the importance of living in a state of enlightenment for fulfillment. The concept of charm is introduced as a compass for progressive change. Following charm is recommended for those who have transcended individuality through meditation.

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Dec 11, 2023 • 39min
Self-Referral Happiness vs Object-Referral Happiness
This podcast delves into the difference between two types of happiness and the impact of external circumstances. It explores object-referral happiness, control freaks, and the limitations of situational happiness. The importance of discrimination and sustainable happiness is discussed, along with the practice of Vedic meditation and the charm of the Bhijya mantra. The concept of transcendental and self-referral happiness is explored, emphasizing the transformative nature of self-referral happiness through meditation.

Dec 4, 2023 • 17min
Mindset Minus Mind Games
In this episode, Thom challenges the effectiveness of affirmations and mind games for mindset mastery. He introduces a more aligned approach rooted in the Vedic worldview. Topics discussed include the connection between mindset and success, the impact of stress on capability, the power of Vedic meditation to release stress, and the concept of faking positivity for full capability.

Nov 27, 2023 • 20min
Soma - The Fluid Dynamics of Consciousness
The podcast explores the concept of Soma in the Vedic texts and its association with the human brain. It discusses how Soma raises consciousness and helps rectify mistaken identity. The relationship between cosmic consciousness and Soma production is also explored, along with the role of Soma in unity consciousness and higher states. Vedic meditation is recommended to reduce stress and increase Soma production.


