Consciousness: The Enigma of Awareness Consciousness is the essence of human experience—our ability to reflect, feel, and be self-aware. Highlights the mystery of consciousness in neuroscience and its implications for understanding the human mind. Discusses the role of consciousness in fostering empathy, creativity, and moral reasoning, distinguishing humans from machines. Mr. Kartikeya Das is a spiritual counselor and Director of the ISKCON Whitefield Youth Forum. With a background in engineering, he integrates logic and spirituality in his teachings on the Vedic scriptures. Through his Bhagavad-Gita Sloka a Day app and YouTube videos, he has helped people worldwide connect with the Gita’s wisdom. As a speaker on Hare Krishna TV and in his workshops for students and professionals, he skillfully merges spiritual insights with personal and professional development. His transformative Mantra Meditation sessions guide individuals toward greater inner peace and growth.Mr. Kartikeya Das is a spiritual counselor and Director of the ISKCON Whitefield Youth Forum. With a background in engineering, he integrates logic and spirituality in his teachings on the Vedic scriptures. Through his Bhagavad-Gita Sloka a Day app and YouTube videos, he has helped people worldwide connect with the Gita’s wisdom. As a speaker on Hare Krishna TV and in his workshops for students and professionals, he skillfully merges spiritual insights with personal and professional development. His transformative Mantra Meditation sessions guide individuals toward greater inner peace and growth. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx