The recognition of higher states of consciousness is a recurring theme that is evident in all cultures throughout history.
What is the basis of our conscious experience—the cycle of waking, dreaming, and sleeping?
The simplest state of awareness is a self-referral state. It is a field of all possibilities.
As the physicist Eddington said, "The stuff of the world is mind stuff."
The ancient Yoga Vasistha likewise teaches that this world appears material, but is ultimately pure consciousness.
These profound insights infer that consciousness is all there is, and we are not in the world; the world is within us.
Welcome to Simplest State where we examine these understandings and explore the very nature of consciousness and self-realization.
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Jun 18, 2026
Jun 18, 2026
1 hr 10 min
A Deep Dive into Vedic Science with Candace Badgett
What if the silence you seek isn't empty, but is actually the source of all creation? In this episode of Simplest State, Ron speaks with Candace Badgett, a renowned expert in Vedic Science and co-founder of The Raj Ayurvedic Health Center.
With over 30 years of experience bridging ancient wisdom and modern science, Candace unpacks the profound relationship between Purusha (pure consciousness) and Parashakti (the feminine creative principle).
Together, we explore:
• How the field of pure awareness generates the entire universe through self-interaction.
• Why duality arises within unity—and how it resolves through expanding consciousness.
• The difference between Brahman (ultimate reality) and the Absolute.
• Practical insights for women on balancing spiritual self-sufficiency with engagement in the world.
• How Ayurveda connects physical wellness directly to the state of consciousness.
Using powerful analogies, Candace makes complex metaphysical concepts accessible and applicable to daily life. Whether you are a long-time meditator or new to the path of self-realization, this conversation offers a clear roadmap for expanding your awareness from a localized point of view to the totality of existence.
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