The Antara Veda Journal

Among the writings associated with Hermes Trismegistus, the Corpus Hermeticum holds a special place. These texts do not read like a single doctrine handed down in one moment. They are a collection of conversations, revelations and philosophical teachings that ask some of humanity’s oldest questions: What is the nature of the divine? What is the human mind? Why are we here? And what happens when a person begins to truly know themselves? To understand the collection, it helps f

Explore The Kybalion, its seven Hermetic principles, mysterious authorship and the surprising modern history behind one of today’s most influential esoteric books.

Explore the ancient four elements, their roots in Greek philosophy, their role in alchemy and Hermetic thought, and why earth, water, air and fire still speak to inner experience.

Who was Hermes Trismegistus? Explore the legendary teacher behind Hermeticism, the Corpus Hermeticum, the Emerald Tablet and the ancient search for transformative knowledge.

Explore the deeper history of alchemy, the philosopher’s stone, the Great Work, solve et coagula, and why alchemical transformation still speaks to the inner search.

Explore the Emerald Tablet, the origin of “as above, so below,” alchemy, correspondence, and the deeper Hermetic search for patterns connecting self and cosmos.

Explore Hermeticism, Hermes Trismegistus, “as above, so below,” alchemy, consciousness and the ancient search for transformative inner wisdom.

Explore all 114 sayings of the Gospel of Thomas and the mysteries they raise about self-knowledge, hidden wisdom, light, the kingdom and what it means to truly see.

Explore the mysterious Gospel of Thomas, its 114 sayings, ancient origins and rediscovery at Nag Hammadi—and the questions it raises about self-knowledge, hidden wisdom and what it means to truly see.

In 1945, ancient writings hidden for centuries emerged from the Egyptian desert near Nag Hammadi. What they contained opened a doorway into forgotten spiritual ideas, alternative visions of creation, and a provocative question: what else might we have yet to discover?

Explore the meaning of gnosis and the ancient search for inner knowing, self-knowledge and wisdom. Discover how questions about consciousness, intuition, forgotten knowledge and direct experience still challenge what we think we know about ourselves.

When you pause for a moment and breathe deeply, you might feel a gentle invitation to reconnect with something timeless and nurturing. This is the essence of holistic wellness, a path that honors your whole being - body, mind, and spirit. Among the many traditions that offer this kind of healing, ancient health care practices stand out for their profound wisdom and gentle power. Today, I want to share with you the beautiful benefits of embracing these practices, especially th