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Join philosopher, educator and celebrated speaker on the cognitive sciences Thom Knoles for conversations with leaders, teachers, authors and professors designed to inspire and provoke deepe...
Decisions can be difficult to make even at the best of times, but during times of upheaval, even more so. In this episode, Thom explains why...
What if right and wrong are not fixed rules, but questions of consciousness and timing? In this Ask Thom Anything episode, Thom responds to...
The ability to know what the future might hold can seem pretty compelling, but what if it has a downside? In this episode, in answer to a qu...
What if consciousness is not something a body produces, but something that nothing can avoid? In this episode, Thom explores whether an inor...
What if mere transcendence is only the beginning of what meditation can reveal about the world around you? In this episode, Thom explains ho...
We celebrate this, the 100th episode of The Vedic Worldview, by covering one of Thom’s favorite subjects, Vedic Meditation Initiator Trainin...
What if survival is not the starting point but the byproduct? In this episode, Thom explores why progress and evolution must come first, and...
Following the last episode, " What Happens When the Body Dies, " this week's episode, explores the continuation of the cycle of birth and de...
Body death causes a lot of fear for most people. It’s a subject that’s been speculated about since we first sat around campfires together mi...
A father feels called to leave his child and follow a deeper purpose. In this Vedic Worldview episode, Thom explores what many might call ab...
Rainbows, youth, soma bandits and liberation – in this Ask Me Anything episode, Thom unpacks how Vedic wisdom sees everyday life, from Indra...
Is it really possible for one person to make a dent in the suffering of the world? In this episode Thom explains why the most powerful contr...
It’s very fashionable to talk about boundaries, especially in the context of relationships or expectations of others. One could argue that b...
In this bonus episode, we're giving you a window into one of Thom's recent retreats. You'll hear right away that the atmosphere with Thom is...
In spiritual circles it’s very trendy to speak of “raising frequency” or accessing “higher vibrations,” but what if higher vibration isn’t m...
Productivity is often seen as the holy grail of business success. Though organizations obsess over productivity gains, often they miss the f...
Delayed gratification is often touted as one of the secrets to a fulfilling life. The famous marshmallow experiment concluded that children...
Consciousness is spoken of in many different ways and contexts. Usually when we speak of consciousness, we know the meaning that’s being con...
How do children really experience their parents’ separation? In this episode, Thom explores why children are often far more adaptive to a fa...
Are events in life symbolic, or are they simply expressive moments within a vast, intelligent universe? We humans love to make meaning of th...
One of the biggest causes of suffering in our lives is the fact that nothing lasts forever. It’s not only true that all good things must com...
In this episode, Thom shares the inspiration and urgency behind the creation of the recently launched Vyasanand Foundation. He explains why...
Is it possible to escape the cycle of desire that keeps us bound? In this episode, Thom explores the subtle mechanics of kaṛma and the para...
What makes a thought or experience negative? And is it “bad” to have a negative thought or experience? Thom gives us food for thought in thi...
What if surrender isn’t something you do at all? In this episode, Thom reframes surrender and “letting go” through the Vedic lens, not as ef...
What if the story you tell about your past is not who you are? In this episode, Thom unpacks saṃskara , those defining moments we cling to,...
When a young Thom Knoles found himself among world leaders, philosophers, and celebrities at Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s table, he felt wildly o...
Does Vedic Meditation solve all our problems? And if it’s so good, why are some Vedic meditators less than perfect? In this Ask Thom Anythin...
Ever felt like a fraud? Like any minute now you’ll be “found out”? In this episode of The Vedic Worldview, Thom Knoles unpacks the real caus...
What if everything you see, touch, and experience is actually made of the same thing? In this episode, Thom explores the startling relations...
Can we consciously design our next incarnation, or are we already doing it unwittingly? In this episode, Thom explores the Vedic and Buddhis...
Is sexuality a path to higher consciousness or a distraction dressed up as spirituality? In this episode, Thom explores the Vedic view on se...
Work-life balance has become a buzz phrase in recent years, especially since the intrusion of smartphones began edging their way into so-cal...
" Never a dull moment," could easily be a tagline for the tourism industry in India. It’s a land of contrast, color, and constant surprises....
What if the thing holding back our evolution wasn’t the Unviverse, but our alignment with it? In this Q&A episode, Thom explores the subtle...
One of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s most well-known insights was, “Problems are a state of consciousness.” In this episode, Thom shares a vivid e...
This episode is a Questions Arising episode, where Thom answers questions from the previous episode on the relationship between Buddhism and...
Though Buddhism has spread far and wide and has taken on many different ‘flavors,’ its origins are from the heartland of the North Indian su...
Do pillows have feelings? And how do we know when we’re helping versus interfering in the evolution of another? This Questions Arising episo...
Is your purpose something fixed, or does it evolve with every passing moment? In this episode, Part One of a two-part series, Thom explores...
Vedic texts, apart from being full of wise insights and deep learning, are also highly entertaining tales. One of the most famous stories is...
One of the many signs of self-realization, or spiritual progress, is a natural decline in attachment to having our desires fulfilled. Thom e...
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was renowned as a man of small stature who made a big impact. His tireless commitment and the legacy of his work will...
Vedic Meditation isn’t just about creating a couple of spaces in the day to enjoy some peace and tranquility. In fact, we are less intereste...
One of the curious aspects of human nature is how widely our consciences can vary. Some people feel uneasy even after doing something relati...
The idea that there can be a soulmate, a single person out there who is destined to bring fulfillment and who can promise a happily-ever-aft...
In this bonus episode, Thom extends an invitation for Vedic Meditators worldwide to attend Thom’s Initiator Training program in 2026, to bec...
Modern day students have a great debt of gratitude to the Vedic masters who have captured and preserved Vedic wisdom for millennia, making i...
Regular listeners to the podcast are well familiar with the term Jai Guru Deva, which Thom says on most podcasts at least once or twice. But...
Are we too late to do anything about climate change? Many would argue that that’s the case, but are we even asking the right questions? In t...