Recorded on 7 March 2026 with worldwide participants

0:00 Intro
0:35 What are the different paths of spirituality?
7:59 What is the right path for a rational, scientific temperament?
12:00 In Yoga Vasistha, through explanations only, Rama is able to achieve Self Realization. Is that a valid path for this Kali Yuga?
15:08 What kind of mindset is needed for one to be successful in Dhyana marga (path of meditation)?
23:59 How does the path of self-enquiry, as recommended by Ramana Maharshi, compare to Jangama Dhyana?
26:20 Some saints recommend the path of Nama Japa, repetition of a chant. Is this a valid path and how does it relate to Jangama Dhyana?
31:13 Some teachers advocate pranayama techniques, controlling of the breath. Is this a valid path for Self-Realization?
36:11 Institutions established by Shankaracharya recommend the traditional Vedic path; learning the vedas, following the various ritual etc. Is this a valid path in this current age?
41:18 Is the path of tantra a valid path for Self-Realization?
44:37 Can one follow multiple paths simultaneously?
46:21 How do I know what is the best and quickest path for me for Self-Realization?
50:42 Has ‘yearning’ for the truth of existence more depth to it than intelligence or rational thinking?
52:08 Is wisdom through the path of enquiry through intelligence?
54:23 In meditation is our attention on the attention?
56:08 Where to focus in meditation
57:06 If we make our body absolutely still, our mind becomes still. How to avoid our attention being divided between attention on the point in-between our eyebrows and on our body being still?
58:22 Do we need to put some effort in to keep the body still?
59:01 How to eliminate pain in the body so that we can keep our attention in-between the eyebrows?