Say what you will about the organized religion of Hinduism, the philosophy underlying the Vedic scriptures were way ahead of their time. But as time passes, and entropy accumulates, even the best intentions turn themselves into political tools. This video essay is inspired by the Vedic notion of the Universal Consciousness. Regardless of what the political powers did with the philosophy, I still think it’s important to distill the essence and use it where we can. Let’s not throw the baby out with the bathwater!