Philosophy and Psychology (Translated) Damodar: In Scripture and Philosophy / 37 Here "tamas" means ignorance or avidya, which veils the soul's true radiance; and "jyoti" means knowledge, self-awareness, that inner self-luminosity which illuminates… December 3, 2025 6 min read
Philosophy and Psychology (Translated) Damodar: In Scripture and Philosophy / 38 In the language of yoga philosophy, this state is called "chitta-vritti nirodha" (Yoga Sutra 1.2)—that is, the stillness and restraint of mental… December 3, 2025 6 min read
Philosophy and Psychology (Translated) Damodar: In Scripture and Philosophy / 39 Yashoda's rope is the symbol of that very experience—which teaches us control, makes us understand the importance of limits. But Krishna's smile… December 3, 2025 6 min read