The Art of Living Simply | Rajanikanth Vangipuram | TEDxSPIPS Indore

Core Philosophy - The central idea revolves around understanding life's vastness to solve existential problems, moving beyond individualistic perspectives ("I") to embrace a broader sense of interconnectedness ("us") [3][6][8] - Sanatana teachings offer simple solutions to existential needs, emphasizing the importance of extending one's awareness to encompass family, community, nature, and beyond [5][4] - Transcendence, not mere transformation, is presented as the higher purpose of life, achievable through language and understanding ancestral wisdom [19][20] Problem Identification - The "I" or ego is identified as the root cause of problems, leading to dissatisfaction and a limited understanding of life [6][16] - Modernity is seen as living in a conundrum, with endless problem-solving attempts that fail to address the core issue of a lack of understanding of life's vastness [21][12] - Problems in modern human existence stem from a disconnect with nature and a focus on individual needs rather than collective well-being [10][11] Proposed Solutions - Embrace ancestral wisdom and teachings to understand life's vastness and transcend the limitations of the "I" [22][23] - Develop an understanding of life by observing the work and intelligence inherent in nature, recognizing the interconnectedness of all living things [18][8] - Seek guidance from an acharia (teacher) or develop a habit of seeing life in everything to channel life's wants and needs properly [17][18]