Introductory post

[Guest guest]

My humble greetings to all respected group members.

 

I just joined this group recently when my dear friend Sampath

suggested me to do so. The FAQ said it would be good to send an

introductory post, so here I am.

 

My name is Sudheesh, 25 years old. I am a Hindu by birth and an

adherent of Advaita philosophy by choice. I am particularly

influenced by the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna and Swami

Vivekananda. On a personal level, I seem to be unfortunately a

reluctant seeker, often very engaged in the very world, which is

designated as Maya. There are phases when I am inclined to feel

intensely spiritually motivated and this is inevitably followed by a

lull and long periods of spiritual lethargy.

 

Although I am familiar with the basic tenets of Advaita philosophy,

I have no deep knowledge of the core Advaitic texts. My

understanding of sanskrit is rudimentary too. I hope this group will

be a wonderful opportunity for me to further my spiritual progress.

 

I am currently based in Sydney. I am doing my PhD in Sociology and

my research is studying the role of religion among Indian (Hindu)

migrants to Sydney.

 

Thank you for having me here.

 

God bless.

 

Sudheesh