The Self or Atman, manifests itself as a soul (jivatman) in the living form of the individual human being. It is covered in a series of successive sheaths, or koshas, representing phases of its manifestation. Continue reading →

What is a thing? Continue reading →

Being is One, yet it contains within itself multiplicity. Essence and Substance are the two poles that bring the possibilities into manifestation. Continue reading →

Just as Atman develops all the possibilities of manifestation, the jivatman develops all the possibilities of the individual human state. Continue reading →

Purusha and prakriti are the two poles of all manifestation. Purusha is the active principle, represented as masculine.
Prakriti is the undifferentiated primordial substance. It is the passive principle, represented as feminine. Continue reading →

Brahmin, or the Divine Spark, resides in the vital center of every human being, not just for the one who is united or liberated. The heart is the center of life and esoterically refers to the seat of intelligence. Continue reading →

Guide to Chapter 2, The Self and the Ego, from Man and his Becoming. Continue reading →

Our online discussions for 2022 begins with an extended commentary on Man and his Becoming by Rene Guenon. This is based on our new translation, which will be published by the end of the year. Continue reading →