Recent Posts by Erika

Gita Theory of Action

28 Mar 2011 in Concepts&Definitions

The Gita Theory of Action, derived from the ancient Indian spiritual text the Bhagavad Gita, could be described as Gandhi’s approach to nonviolent action in a nutshell. The basic formula for selfless action is: choose the right goal, use the right means, and leave the results up to God. That [...]



Vedanta

28 Mar 2011 in Concepts&Definitions

The vedanta, among other meanings, is the ancient worldview that underlies all systems of Indian philosophy. A primary source for this worldview is the Upanishads (the Upanishads are handed down by tradition at the end of the Vedas, and Vedanta literally means “end of the Vedas.”)  This foundation of Indian [...]



Detachment

28 Mar 2011 in Concepts&Definitions

According to the Gita Theory of Action, the philosophical basis of Gandhi’s approach to nonviolence, inaction is not possible for the human being—our thoughts themselves are actions. In effect, the decision not to act is a kind of action in itself.  Since inaction is impossible, human beings must focus on [...]



Three Gunas

28 Mar 2011 in Concepts&Definitions

Yogic tradition speaks of three energy states in the phenomenal world, tamas, rajas, and sattva. Tamas is a state of apathy and inaction, rajas of excitement and activity, and sattva means ‘law’ or balance’, a state in which detachment, selfless action is possible. Tamas would therefore be associated with a person [...]



Hope Tank — January 7, 2011

07 Jan 2011 in Hope Tank

Hope Tank with Jenni Williams of Women of Zimbabwe Arise.
[Audio clip: view full post to listen]



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