{"product_id":"book-gyy7","title":"Vedantic Stories \u0026 Meditations","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe live in a world of commodities. Today's consumerist culture tells us that we are not enough and that true happiness comes from external objects. The problem with this message is that, no matter how much wealth we acquire, there is always something better. Even after you buy that new car or those new shoes, soon after your acquisition, the object losses its appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe believe that happiness is somewhere outside and can be obtained through relationships, wealth, name and fame, and position in the world. Consequently, we spend most of our life in acquiring these external goals. We eat some delicious food, listen to music, party, travel the world, drink the most expensive vines and spend time with people. During such occasions, the mind feels fulfilled, but this fulfilment doesn't last.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFulfilment is an easy concept on the surface, yet it's so elusive. Where is this fulfilment?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe truth is, \u003cstrong\u003ehappiness and fulfilment don't come from the external world. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVedanta philosophy, originating from the Vedas, the most ancient scriptures of India, teaches us that our fundamental nature is complete. \u003cstrong\u003eWe seek happiness outside because we don't think of ourselves as whole. We think of ourselves as needing to be SAVED. \u003c\/strong\u003eVedanta teaches us We are never LOST. At worst, we are \u003cstrong\u003eliving in ignorance of our true nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout ancient times, great spiritual masters have often conveyed profound spiritual truths through interesting stories. And they know our psychology - that\u003cstrong\u003e we may not remember abstruse metaphysical truths - but everybody loves a nice story. \u003c\/strong\u003eIn this course, we are going to learn the teachings of Vedanta through stories only. In each\u003cstrong\u003e session, we will have a story followed by a Vedantic meditation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Whether you are new to Vedanta or you are familiar with it, there is something for everybody.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49418653991216,"sku":"BDgyy7","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/gyy7-Square-cover.jpg?v=1773514218","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-gyy7","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}