EPISODE · Sep 7, 2026 · 10 MIN
Wonderment
from The Daily Vedantic · host James Beshara
Welcome to Episode 146 of The Daily Vedantic - a free, repeating 2-year course in Advaita Vedanta rooted in the timeless wisdom of the Upanishads. Start with Episode 1 or jump into today’s reflection from wherever you are. This course is designed as a repeating cycle: a simple, modern, daily practice that builds clarity, discipline, and understanding over the course of 2-years. New episodes drop everyday. Resources: • Our weekly newsletter with links, summaries, and events, as well as our 24/7 AI-powered chatbot trained on Advaita Vedanta (and all episode transcripts) that you can use for free, without an account with nearly any question you might have: TheDailyVedantic.com • Vedanta Academy online lectures from the ashram: https://elearning.vedantaworld.org/ • Vedanta Treatise, the book that may change everything for you: https://www.amazon.com/Vedanta-Treatise-Eternities-Parthasarathy-Swami/dp/9381094160/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 • The No Nicknames Gita: https://www.amazon.com/nicknames-Bhagavad-Gita-James-Beshara/dp/B0CVK6X991 • The Essence of Christ: https://www.amazon.com/Essence-Christ-His-Message-Oneness/dp/B0F46FKW1H • Follow along on Instagram for daily reflections, events, clips from James’ podcast appearances, and live gatherings like our monthly Philosophy Fridays in LA: James Beshara: https://www.instagram.com/jamesjbeshara/ The Daily Vedantic: https://www.instagram.com/the_daily_vedantic/ Episode Summary: In today's episode of The Daily Vedantic, James takes us on a journey into the heart of wonderment, a cherished principle within Vedanta that celebrates the awe and appreciation of life's marvels. Against the backdrop of a circling helicopter, James reflects on the profound beauty of wonderment as a practice towards self-realization and ego dissolution. He shares how wonderment fosters a shift from the ego's stance of "I know" and "I want" to a humble acknowledgment of "I don't know" and an embodied appreciation for the wonders around us. Community: • Share your reflections in the comments — we’d love to hear what resonated. • Sign up to join the Venice Vedanta Club, a monthly in-person community exploring timeless wisdom in LA: https://forms.gle/ZSE1zKRXEfw8pMYb9
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