229. Neelam, 2nd Interview

NeelamNeelam is a direct disciple of H. W. L. Poonja (Papaji), whose teacher was Sri Ramana Maharshi. Her unequivocal commitment to Truth helps us turn inward and release underlying patterns of conditioning which block the recognition of our True Nature. With the utmost tenderness while helping us to address all aspects of daily living, including past conditioning and trauma, she invites us into the same recognition of Truth that her teacher, Papaji, transmitted to her.

Neelam’s website

Transcript of this interview

Interview recorded 5/3/2014

Her first Interview here

Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.

YouTube Video Chapters:

  • 00:00:00 – Introduction and Background
  • 00:04:39 – Identity and Presence
  • 00:08:59 – The Continuum of Presence
  • 00:13:10 – The Experience of Consciousness
  • 00:17:13 – The Ground of Knowing
  • 00:21:14 – The Embodiment of Knowing
  • 00:25:48 – Awakening vs Enlightenment
  • 00:30:25 – The Role of Knowledge in Teaching and Living
  • 00:34:20 – The Intelligence of Presence and Surrender
  • 00:38:42 – Embracing Everything as Is
  • 00:43:17 – Recognizing the Ground of Experience
  • 00:47:14 – The Effect of Climate Change on Human Consciousness
  • 00:50:21 – The True Nature of Being and Evolution
  • 00:53:41 – Dualistic Perspectives and the Arising Universe
  • 00:56:51 – The Tendency to Postpone Being Present
  • 01:00:22 – Recogition of Tendencies and Un-reinforcing Them
  • 01:03:29 – Managing Anger Through Self-Awareness
  • 01:06:45 – The Importance of Being Present
  • 01:10:06 – Authenticity and Congruence
  • 01:13:19 – Seeking Congruence within and without
  • 01:16:31 – Vigilance and the Escape of Vasanas
  • 01:19:49 – Relationship as a Path to Freedom
  • 01:23:02 – Unresolved past and relationships
  • 01:26:14 – The Resonance of Change
  • 01:29:13 – Life after Addiction
  • 01:32:27 – Strengthening our Capacity for Change
  • 01:35:26 – Deepening into Presence
  • 01:38:39 – Seeing Deeply into Students’ Makeup
  • 01:41:36 – Inspiration and the Capacity to Be Here
  • 01:44:49 – Concluding Remarks
  • 01:47:43 – Positive Review and Appreciation