In this short video, Dr. Deepak Chopra (doctor, spiritual teacher and author) summarizes the teachings of the nondual traditions with this explanation of one’s true essence-nature. He says, “The knowing secret is in the gap between every thought, every sensation, every perception, every sound, every breath, every image, every experience. The gap between objects is a perceptual gap between two snapshots of experience. So, in the gap is infinite creativity, infinite possibilities, and pure joy: Sat-chid-ananda. Sat, eternal truth; chid, pure consciousness; ananda, spontaneous joy. Mind the gap and you will be free! Satchidananda: that’s the secret.”Gossip: A Barrier on the Spiritual Path
Why do we gossip? This question might appear trivial at first, but when examined deeply, it opens a window into human psychology, social dynamics, and the level of spiritual evolution or lack thereof. Gossip is not merely idle talk, it is more. It is both idle and...
