In Season Two of Neurokrish Immersion, Many Phases of Freedom, we explore Sri Ramana Maharshi and the radical stillness that defined his liberation. From a teenage death experience in Madurai to 54 years at Arunachala, this episode examines vichara, self inquiry, the collapse of egoic doership, and the neuroscience of the silent mind. Is freedom achieved through effort, or revealed when the seeker falls away?
In this episode of Neurokrish Immersion, Many Phases of Freedom Season Two, we explore Sri Ramakrishna and the seeker archetype. Unlike the disciplined path of the Buddha or the intellectual clarity of Adi Shankara, Ramakrishna represents freedom through overwhelming longing.
What happens when emotion overwhelms regulation? When the limbic system floods the narrative self? Through a neural and psychological lens, we examine Ramakrishna’s ecstatic states, his encounter with Mother Kali, repeated Samadhi, and the radical surrender known as Sharanagati.
This is not a story of belief. It is a story of surrender, of ego collapse through affective overload, and of transformation that leads not to pathology, but to humility, compassion, and inclusion. What if freedom is not achieved by strengthening the self, but by offering it repeatedly until nothing remains?
In this powerful episode from The Many Faces of Freedom series, we explore the radical path of Adi Shankara, the legendary exponent of Advaita Vedanta. Unlike freedom through emotional regulation, Shankara’s liberation comes from dismantling the illusion of identity itself. Discover how contemplative inquiry, neuroscience, and non-duality converge to illuminate a path where freedom is not earned but realized.
In this first episode of Season 2 of Neurokrish Immersion, we begin our exploration of freedom with the archetype of the Buddha. Through a deep dive into Buddhist thought, neuroscience, and personal storytelling, we understand freedom not as an escape or suppression, but as a profound shift in how the mind relates to experience.
This episode illuminates how regulation, awareness, and compassion offer a practical and transformative path to liberation.
This threshold conversation explores the many faces of freedom, not just as political or economic liberation, but as a deeper inner relationship with the self. Through personal reflections, clinical encounters, ancient archetypes, and timeless stories like that of Shankara and the chandala, this episode invites you into a subtle inquiry: What does it truly mean to be free?
Join us for a comprehensive masterclass on neurodiversity where we explore the radical truths of how human brains vary. From the intense emotional landscapes of the Gershwin syndrome in epilepsy to the “spiky profiles” of twice-exceptional children, we examine how brain biology shapes personality, morality, and creativity.
We delve into the tragic genius of Vincent van Gogh and the extraordinary, polymathic mind of Kumagusu Minakata, exploring how their neurodiversity fueled unparalleled contributions to art and science.
This episode is a deep dive into why “different” is not a euphemism for “worse” and how the right environment can transform a neurological liability into a remarkable asset.
In this episode of The Neurokrish Immersion, we journey into one of Vedanta’s most profound ideas Maya. Through the evocative tale of Narada and Krishna, we explore how lived experience can feel utterly real, yet dissolve in an instant, revealing the subtle and powerful concept of Maya.
From the Upanishads to Shankara and Ramanuja, this narrative walks through centuries of philosophical inquiry and spiritual insight, challenging our assumptions about what is real, what is illusion, and what it means to wake up.
Why do we laugh, cry, or feel deeply moved by music?
In this immersive episode of Neurokrish Immersion, we explore the deep neural roots of laughter, tears, and music, the universal expressions of human emotion.
From the ancient rhythms that predate language to the power of sound in therapy and memory, join us on a journey through neuroscience, emotion, and meaning. This is where science meets soul.
Why do we laugh, cry, or feel deeply moved by music?
In this immersive episode of Neurokrish Immersion, we explore the deep neural roots of laughter, tears, and music, the universal expressions of human emotion.
From the ancient rhythms that predate language to the power of sound in therapy and memory, join us on a journey through neuroscience, emotion, and meaning. This is where science meets soul.
Two out of three people living with Alzheimer’s dementia are women, and this striking disparity cannot be explained by longevity alone.
In this episode of Neurokrish Immersion, we summarize a powerful webinar by the Asian Society Against Dementia, delivered by Professor Eef Hogervorst, Professor of Biological Psychology at Loughborough University, UK, and chaired by Professor Linda Lam of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The episode explores how hormonal transitions, especially menopause, cardiovascular health, lifestyle, education, sleep, and stress shape dementia risk across a woman’s lifespan. From estradiol’s neuroprotective role to the nuanced timing of hormone replacement therapy, this conversation reframes dementia prevention as a lifelong, personalized strategy for women.
Listen to the whole discussion by clicking the link below https://youtu.be/kCBa5v7hU5M
