Shiva, Krishna, Ganesha & The Big Bang - Hinduism Expert Om Dhumatkar | The Ranveer Show 234

Introduction

In this section, the host introduces the guest and talks about his background in spirituality and material success.

Introducing Om Dhumatkar

• Om Dhumatkar is a successful banker in the UK who attributes his success to spiritualism.

• He has had mind-bending conversations about time, reality, and other concepts from ancient Indian scriptures.

• The Ranvi Show aims to bring these kinds of conversations to its audience.

Material Success and Spiritualism

In this section, the host discusses how Om Dhumatkar's spiritual journey has contributed to his material success.

Self-Made Individual

• Om Dhumatkar is a self-made individual who found material success through applying cultural and spiritual principles in his life.

• His success comes from what he learned from the world of spiritualism and ancient Indian scriptures.

Professional Life

In this section, Om Dhumatkar explains his professional role as a strategist for one of the largest banks in Europe.

Head of Strategy for Business Banking Division

• Om Dhumatkar heads up strategy for one of the largest banks in Europe, specifically their business banking division.

• His job involves figuring out how to deliver better customer experience for businesses ranging from window cleaners to multi-million pound agencies.

Investing and Spirituality

In this section, the speaker discusses how working in banking can change one's perspective on money and how spirituality plays a role in their investment decisions.

Money and Perspective

• The speaker notes that when dealing with large sums of money, it is important to think of it as if it were their own money.

• They also mention that their spiritual background influences their thoughts on money.

• Specifically, they reference Hinduism's personification of wealth as Sri Lakshmi.

Time as a Subjective Experience

• The speaker delves into the concept of time and its subjective nature.

• They note that time is defined objectively as the space between two events but can be experienced subjectively.

• Swami Chinmananda is referenced for his belief that time is a space between two thoughts.

Spiritual Discovery

• The speaker believes that subjectivity is the starting point for spiritual discovery.

• They note that exploring one's own experiences can lead to an understanding of something greater.

• Additionally, they believe there must be some intelligence or ruling force behind the laws governing our universe.

Intelligence and Design

• The speaker notes that even simple things like plants have intelligence and design behind them.

• They question what force or energy is responsible for this design and whether there are multiple energies at play.

One Truth

• The speaker acknowledges that they are sharing their beliefs based on their study of a specific school of philosophy.

• However, they believe there is one truth which is said in the Rigveda.

Understanding the Concept of God in Hinduism

In this section, the speaker explains the concept of God in Hinduism and how it is divided into different forms.

The Three Ways to Explain God

• Brahman is the underlying reality for everything.

• Paramatma is the spark of the divine that sits in our heart.

• Bhagavan is the personalized accessible entity or manifestation of the lord.

Different Forms of God

• Everyone has their own version of god that they draw based on their inner conditioning and requirement at that point in time.

• The aspect of divine leads us to different aspects of divine according to our subjective realities.

Personal Experience with Different Forms of God

• The speaker shares his personal experience where he was drawn more towards Krishna after being a bhakta (devotee) of Sri Ganesha for a long time.

• It's the same energy showing different aspects, and there is only one truth called by different names.

The Beauty of Truth and Bhagavan

In this section, the speaker talks about how truth can make itself accessible to us based on our inner conditioning and requirements. He also explains how Bhagavan takes a form that is most accessible to us according to our subjective reality.

Accessible Truth

• Depending on our understanding and capability at that point in time, we might say okay sri ganesh is an entry point but then once you've gone past it, there are other portals as well that you have to go through.

• The truth is one, but the beauty of the truth and the beauty of Bhagavan is that it can make itself accessible to us based on our inner conditioning and requirements.

Personalized Form of Bhagavan

• Bhagavan takes a form that is most accessible to us according to our subjective reality.

• Sri Ganesha takes the speaker to Shri Krishna through a gateway that allows him to go past his block.

Understanding Brahman

In this section, the speaker explains how Brahman is the underlying reality for everything and how it connects everything in the same way electricity connects a bulb and a fan.

Brahman as Underlying Reality

• Brahman is the underlying reality for everything.

• The same underlying reality connects everything in the same way electricity connects a bulb and a fan.

Different Forms of God are One Truth

In this section, the speaker emphasizes that different forms of God are just different aspects of one truth called by different names.

One Truth Called by Different Names

• There is only one truth called by different names.

• It's the same energy showing different aspects.

Understanding the Nudging of Krishna

In this section, the speaker talks about how Krishna nudges people in a particular direction to learn more about him and how it can answer their material stress-based questions.

The Significance of Dreams in Indian Culture

• Dreams are spoken about in many Puranas.

• Hindu scriptures come from the Vedas, which have four sections.

• The third section is Gyan Khan, which are philosophical texts on higher reality.

Learning About Krishna

• Chanting about Krishna and other deities creates a beautiful experience that motivates people to learn more.

• Studying the Bhagavad-Gita helped the speaker understand that love is what guides and motivates us through all experiences in life.

• The speaker used to think of Krishna as only a guide on the battlefield but has since learned to appreciate different aspects of his identity.

The Classification of Scriptures

• It's important to know the classification of different scriptures when discussing Indian culture and Hinduism.

• Buddhist and Jain scriptures are different from Hindu scriptures because they do not come from the Vedas.

• Even non-Hindu scriptures have detailed accounts of dreams and their meanings.

Karma Khan

• Karma Khan is accessing divine energies through acts of sacrifice, such as sacrificing one's own ego at a divine altar.

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Overview of Hindu Scriptures

In this section, the speaker discusses the different sections of the Vedas and how they relate to six schools of philosophy. The focus is on the Upanishads and how they are interpreted by different schools of thought.

The Upanishads and Philosophy

• The Upanishads are a section of the Vedas that speak about a higher reality.

• Six schools of philosophy interpret this higher reality in different ways, including yoga.

• The Vedanta school is the principal interpretation of the Upanishads.

• High-level philosophical conversations can be difficult to understand, so stories were used to make them accessible.

• Puranas and Ithasas are categories of scripture that use recounts and retellings to explain higher realities.

Intuitive Understanding

• There is space for intuitive understanding in Hinduism, which can come through meditation or dreams.

Understanding Upanishads

This section focuses on explaining what Upanishads are and their structure. It also explains what Om means and its significance.

Structure of Upanishads

• The word "Upanishad" implies a discourse between a teacher at a higher level and a student at a lower level.

• An upanishad typically begins with a question from an evolved student seeking clarification from their teacher.

• Manduka Punishes has only ten verses but provides deep insight into the meaning of Om.

Significance of Om

• Om is not a symbol but a mantra that helps transcend the mind.

• The Om mantra consists of three sounds and has significant spiritual significance in Hinduism.

The Meaning of Om and Turiya

In this section, the speaker discusses the meaning of "Om" and "Turiya" as explained in the Mandukya Upanishad. He explains that these concepts are related to consciousness and the three states of waking, dreaming, and deep sleep.

Om and Turiya

• "Om" is a mantra that represents consciousness.

• The Mandukya Upanishad explains that there are three states of consciousness: waking, dreaming, and deep sleep. These states arise from somewhere and dissolve into something that underlying reality from which they rise and into which they dissolve is the fourth state known as turiya.

• Turiya is the underlying reality from which everything manifests. It is the constant observer of all states of waking, dreaming, and deep sleep.

• Without this underlying consciousness (atman), an individual does not exist.

Hinduism's Deep Philosophical Concepts

In this section, the speaker talks about how Hinduism has delved deeply into philosophical concepts related to human existence such as life, death, waking state etc.

Understanding Hinduism's Philosophy

• Through studying scriptures one can understand how deep Hindu philosophy goes in understanding what it means to be human.

• As young Hindus grow up with a draw towards their culture but may find it difficult to explain or justify their beliefs to others who do not share their faith.

• However through study one can realize just how deep a philosophy has gone into understanding what it means to be human.

• Hinduism has given various forms that are created for individual conditioning to make the philosophy accessible.

Turiya and Consciousness

In this section, the speaker discusses how Turiya is related to consciousness and how it can be understood as a way of breaking limitations.

Understanding Turiya

• Any experience comes from something and merges into something underlying any experience is a reality.

• The state of turiya is the state from which everything emerges and everything then dissolves into.

• Turya in English can be called consciousness or god but ultimately it is an underlying reality that creates trauma in some people's minds because they have had traumatic experiences associated with the word god.

Introduction to Chanting

Ranveer Allahbadia talks about his first experience with chanting and how it introduced him to meditation.

First Meditation Experience

• Chanting for 20-30 minutes put him in a higher stage of consciousness.

• Chanting connects one's consciousness to the puria, allowing them to experience the live wire energy of the underlying curiosity or underlying divine reality.

• Identity as oneself becomes less during chanting, allowing for uninterrupted connection with the divine reality.

• One comes out of chanting more energized.

The Sound of Creation

Ranveer Allahbadia discusses the concept of sound and vibration in creation and its significance in Hinduism.

The Sound of Creation

• Multiple philosophies believe that there was a sound and vibration at the point of creation.

• In Hinduism, this sound is known as "Om" and is expanding as the universe expands.

• Any soul born or visiting India experiences material life from a spiritual perspective due to favorable conditions for spiritual inclination.

India's Spiritual Infrastructure

Ranveer Allahbadia explains why India is considered a blessed land due to its infrastructure for self-realization.

Self-realization Infrastructure in India

• India has an uninterrupted process of self-realization supported by society for millennia.

• There are places like temples, ashrams, scriptures, etc., created for self-realization.

• India is the only state built to protect this spiritual infrastructure.

Understanding Hindu Deities

In this section, the speaker discusses the significance of Hindu deities and how they are used to convey philosophical concepts.

The Role of Characters in Sanadandaram

• Characters are used to capture philosophies and concepts within ideas that are easily understandable for the human mind.

Doorways to the Divine

• Hindu deities are seen as different doorways to the divine based on scriptural study.

• Each deity conveys a specific meaning and inspires us with what they stood for and what they've done in their lives.

Ganesha: The First Stenographer of Mahabharata

• Ganesha was the first stenographer of Mahabharata, which is a great epic story with spiritual depth.

• Vedvyas conceived of Mahabharata but needed someone who could write it down, so he went to Brahmaji who suggested Ganesha.

• Ganesha agreed to write it down but only if Vedvyas didn't stop reciting and only wrote down that which he fully understood.

• Through Mahabharata, there are great deep philosophical texts embedded in the story. Ganesha was able to understand it fully before anyone else did.

Other Deities

• Hanumanji is another deity worth exploring further in another podcast episode.

Shiva and the Science of Self-Realization

Sadhguru discusses the meaning of Shiva, his association with India, and his role in the science of self-realization.

The Meaning of Shiva

• Shiva means pure consciousness without any attributes or conditioning.

• Shiva is known as Adiyogi, the first yogi who expounded the entire science of self-realization.

• In Sadhguru's understanding, Shiva is pure energy in a potential state that requires Devi energy to activate its kinetic state.

The Association between Shiva and India

• It is said that Shiva deposited his knowledge in centers across India, including Kailash.

• As people born in India, we are fortunate to be touched by a land where Shiva has set foot.

Praying to Krishna vs. Praying to Shiva

• Pursuing a path of authentic evolution on the spiritual path is important.

• Depending on one's subjective reality and progress on their spiritual journey, they may shift from praying to Krishna to praying to Shiva or vice versa.

Yogic Philosophy and Deity Worship

In this section, the speaker discusses yogic philosophy and how praying to a particular deity can help one gain character traits of that deity. The speaker also talks about the character traits of Krishna and how he was a mentor, warrior, king, recluse, and more.

Praying to Deities

• According to yogic philosophy, praying to a particular deity can help one gain character traits of that deity.

• The character traits of Krishna include being a mentor, warrior, king, recluse, and more.

• The deity that comes to us through worship is the manifestation of the divine energy we want to manifest in our lifetime.

Authenticity in Pursuing Goals

In this section, the speaker talks about pursuing goals with authenticity and true intentions. He uses an example of traveling from Mumbai to Pune using different modes of transportation.

Pursuing Goals Authentically

• Pursuing goals authentically means being true to our hearts.

• Different paths can take us to our destination; we have to choose what is most authentic for us.

Experiences with Deity Worship

In this section, the speaker shares his personal experiences with worshipping different deities. He talks about visiting Anjaneya Hill in Hampi and having a spiritual experience there.

Visiting Anjaneya Hill in Hampi

• The speaker visited Anjaneya Hill in Hampi where Hanuman was born.

• The speaker woke up at 4:30 am and followed two dogs to the hill.

• The dogs guided him to a samadhi, which is a memorial to a spiritual being.

• After cleaning the area around the samadhi, the dogs disappeared, and sufficient light had risen for the speaker to climb up the hill.

Guru and Samadhi

In this section, the speaker talks about growing up with the concept of having a guru and visiting samadhis. He explains what a samadhi is and shares his experience visiting one in Hampi.

Understanding Guru and Samadhi

• Growing up in India involves understanding the concept of having a guru and visiting samadhis.

• A samadhi is a memorial to a spiritual being who has attained self-realization or was cremated.

• The speaker visited Anjaneya Hill in Hampi where he had an experience at a samadhi.

Meditation and Divine Connection

In this section, the speaker talks about his experience of meditating at a temple before it opened and how he encountered two sadhus who offered him tea. He reflects on the idea of divine connection and how it can be seen in seemingly coincidental events.

Meditating at the Temple

• The speaker went to a temple before it opened and started meditating.

• A young priest was present and asked the speaker why he was there.

• After finishing his meditation, two sadhus offered the speaker a cup of tea.

Divine Connection

• The sadhus told the speaker about an original sadhu who used to worship at that spot.

• The speaker reflects on how seemingly coincidental events led him to encounter these people and see a divine connection.

• He mentions Hanumanji as being present in these events and questions whether Hanumanji exists.

Ranveer's Respect for Spiritual Masters

In this section, the speaker discusses his respect for spiritual masters, particularly one whom he has known since childhood. He also expresses gratitude for being able to have conversations with such individuals.

Childhood Memories

• The speaker has known a spiritual master since childhood whom he deeply respects.

• He always wanted to learn from older people like this master.

Gratitude for Conversations

• The speaker expresses gratitude for having conversations with spiritual masters like the one he knows from childhood.

• He hopes that listeners have gained something from the episode and a deeper understanding of the higher reality represented by Indian culture.

Conclusion and Call to Action

In this section, the speaker concludes the episode and encourages listeners to follow their YouTube channel for highlights. He also asks for suggestions on what topics to discuss with him in future episodes.

Conclusion

• The speaker concludes the episode and thanks Ranveer for having him on.

• He encourages listeners to follow their YouTube channel for highlights of every episode.

• He asks for suggestions on what topics to discuss with him in future episodes.

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