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Vedic Worldview

Thom Knoles
Vedic Meditation
Consciousness
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Meditation
Evolution
Unity Consciousness
Bhagavad Gita
Vedic Knowledge
Mahabharata
Unified Field
Veda
Cosmic Consciousness
Happiness
Quantum Physics
Ayurveda
Vyasa
Dharma
Enlightenment
Karma
Krishna

Join philosopher, educator and celebrated speaker on the cognitive sciences, Thom Knoles for inspiring insights and wisdom to support your personal evolution. Thom is an renowned expert on the relationship between quantum physics and human consciousness, and on the 5,000 year-old body of wisdom known as The Veda. For over 50 years, he has personally taught Vedic Meditation to tens of thousands of ... more

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What could be more worthy of a twice-yearly celebration lasting nine nights and ten days than the celebration of Mother Divine herself?

In this bonus episode, coinciding with the festival of Navaratri Sharad: The Nine Nights of Mother Divine, Thom e... more

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How can a piece of advice unsettle a life that seems already established? In this first installment of a three-part conversation, Thom Knoles and Joh Jarvis, a fellow Vedic Meditation teacher, look back on their first meetings, Joh’s years as a journ... more

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Is the problem ego, or our misunderstanding of it? In this Ask Me Anything episode, Thom responds to three big questions: how to balance eliminating the ego with having a healthy self esteem, whether consciousness can move backward through time, and ... more

It's never been easier to connect with others yet loneliness is reportedly the fastest-growing epidemic worldwide. In this episode, Thom explores why human beings are built for proximity, how consciousness affects us in subtle ways, and why technolog... more

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Recent Guests

Joh Jarvis
Resident of Australia turned meditation teacher in New York City
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Episode: From Journalist to Meditation Teacher: Joh Jarvis's Journey, Part 1
Barron Hanson
Instructor of Vedic Meditation and community organizer in Nowra
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Episode: Building Community Through Vedic Meditation: A Conversation with Barron Hanson
Reverend Michelle Simmons
Founder of Why Not Prosper, assists formerly incarcerated women
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Episode: The Light Inside: Empowering Incarcerated People Through Meditation
Robert Hammond
Board member of The Light Inside and Vedic Meditation Initiator
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Episode: The Light Inside: Empowering Incarcerated People Through Meditation

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Thom Knoles
Host of The Vedic Worldview and principal teacher in the Vedic Worldview lineage. Frequently discusses Vedic Meditation, Shankaracharya tradition, and the broader Vedantic framework; described as a public educator and practitioner with decades of teaching experience.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 817 ratings
  • Brilliant

    Words from a true master

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ianguignet
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Essential listening

    I look forward to Thom’s podcast every week. The wisdom he shares is invaluable, and there is just SO MUCH that he shares here. I often go back to old episodes and always get something new from them. Receiving this knowledge from Thom, in such an accessible format, is life changing. Thank you, Thom!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mandapants18<3
    United States2 years ago
  • Wonderful podcast and teachings

    I’ve been listening to Thoms’ podcast for 6 years now and I’ve found his words tremendously beneficial - both as an anchor and as a reminder on how to reorient myself when needed. His guidance is second to none and I find new and deeper meaning in his words with every listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mokidult
    Australia2 years ago
  • The Best Vedic Meditation Podcast!

    Thom Knoles is the only real master in Vedic Meditation and knowledge with a podcast. He is supremely articulate while being able to explain the most complex ideas in a relatable way. The knowledge imparted is invaluable and often with his sharp humour.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cosmic Neri
    Australia2 years ago
  • Brilliant Listening

    I highly recommend listening to Thom Knoles’ Vedic Worldview podcast. He is a true Master and listening to him skillfully articulate the Supreme Knowledge of the Vedic Worldview is the next best thing to experiencing the Pure Bliss of Vedic Meditation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShaktiDevi108
    Australia2 years ago

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Several reviews highlight the depth of wisdom and the inspiring, calming delivery.
Many describe the episodes as transformative and foundational for their meditation practice.
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Ask Thom Anything: Ego, Reincarnation, and Tough Love
Q: How do we balance tough love with compassion?
Tough love should be defined as discipline that refuses enabling harmful behavior and aims for the long-term good; brutality is not tough love. Compassion arises when one has a non-enabling stance and supports sustainable, healthy choices, recognizing that true kindness requires boundaries.
How to Be an Extraordinary Human Being Pt 2
Q: Could you talk a little bit about the difference between pleasure and charm, and how to distinguish between those two?
Thom explains that there are localized charms (immediate gratifications) and overarching charm (the deeper, longer-term sense of well-being and alignment with highest outcomes); as consciousness evolves, you learn to detect the overarching charm and lean into it.
The Purpose of Creation: Why Consciousness Becomes a Story
Q: Dear Thom, If our natural state is the Unified Field, and we aspire to live that state and or return to that unity, then what is the purpose of birth into a singular trapped little state of consciousness?
The purpose lies in the narrative the universe creates as it moves from unity to diversity and back; birth provides the arena for growth, learning, and the experience of becoming, which gives meaning to the unfolding story.
Building Community Through Vedic Meditation: A Conversation with Barron Hanson
Q: What was the genesis of your involvement with Vedic Meditation and your shift from a New York media career to teaching in Nowra?
Barron explains a turning point during a busy startup lifestyle and attempts at calming techniques, leading to a casual introduction to Vedic Meditation through a colleague; after an initiation, he committed to the practice for years and began teaching in Nowra, inspired by visible changes in himself and others.
Building Community Through Vedic Meditation: A Conversation with Barron Hanson
Q: Let me hear a little bit from you about your family and your upbringing in Noura. What was it like?
Barron recounts his roots in a fifth-generation family, the Swedish heritage of the Hanson line, and the social challenges of a regional town, which later motivated him to return after living in New York and pursue community-focused meditation work.

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What is Vedic Worldview about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thought-provoking, philosophy-infused show exploring consciousness, meditation, and ancient wisdom through a Vedantic lens. Episodes frequently connect Vedic concepts to modern life, leadership, social systems, and personal growth, often using vivid metaphors and historical lineage to ground ideas. The host's deep expertise in meditation and his framing of consciousness as a practical, practical-yet-spiritual pursuit make it appealing to listeners seeking transformative mindset shifts, with a distinctive emphasis on purity of teaching and lineage. The format blends solo discourses, guest conversations, and Q&A, offering dense, ideas-forward content that rewards repeat listening and reflection. Notable strengths include a clear metaphysica... more

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