Mundaka Upanishad 3.1.1 meets ChatGPT

It’s challenging for a Western mind to grasp Eastern philosophy, but I’m uncertain if the reverse is equally true. The Mundaka Upanishad 3.1.1 profoundly transformed my life many years ago. The logo image above, referencing Mundaka Upanishad 3.1.1, connects to ten related verses Here.

I have been testing Grok, ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSeek, Bing Chat (Copilot), Gemini, Perplexity, and Manus AIs for some time. I’m running questions, requests, and searches through each to identify which provides the best responses. Today, I ran Mundaka Upanishad 3.1.1 through ChatGPT, Grok, and Claude, and I found ChatGPT’s response the most satisfying.

Here is ChatGPT’s response:

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Hostess Red, White & Blue Twinkies = Green Poop

Reinventing the Wheel? I usually buy a couple of Twinkies packs a week, always the classic ones with white filling, individually wrapped, 10 per pack. Two days ago, Walmart was out of them. I settled for a single pack of eight (*EIGHT*) blue-filling Twinkies. Big mistake—they turned my poop a horrifying green. I can handle two fewer white-filling Twinkies in a pack, but green poop? No way.

Is this BLUE dye safe?

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Trump Tally – May 29, 2025: Perfect Storm brewing for 2026 Midterms?

The 2026 midterms are shaping up to be a perfect storm. While Democratic disarray might seem to favor President Trump and the GOP, Republicans face their own headwinds: backtracking on Tariffs, mixed messaging, and strategic drift. Like converging weather systems, these conflicting dysfunctions may cancel each other out, denying either party a clear path to victory.

Trump often portrays himself as a modern-day Dudley Do-Right, seemingly incapable of wrongdoing or admitting mistakes. His loyal supporters, who some describe as suffering from “Trump Cultist Syndrome” (TCS), appear oblivious to any flaws in his actions.

At this point, it’s unclear if anyone—including President Trump—fully grasps the current political landscape. Yet, optimism persists: ‘50% of likely U.S. voters believe America is on the right track’ and the ‘Consumer Confidence Index® increased by 12.3 points in May’.

Voter and consumer optimism may reflect Trump’s swift policy changes, often labeled as flip-flopping, which keep observers scrambling to follow his unpredictable course. Some have recently dubbed him “TACO“—an acronym for “Trump Always Chickens Out”—criticizing his perceived tendency to backtrack. Nevertheless, many remain hopeful that his energetic start to his second term will deliver positive outcomes for America and its citizens.

The ongoing tariff situation has many scrambling to track changes and rumors, much like investors chasing a plummeting stock – ‘catching a falling stock is like catching a knife’. Consumers have not yet felt those final results, IMHO.

Will add his hard work and energetic start in his second term to the “Strong” category in today’s Tally update.

Russia and Ukraine ‘NeGoTiAtiOnS

About a month since Trump mentioned Putin has been ‘tapping’ him along, and Trump now gives him a ‘two-week deadline’ to make progress on a ceasefire!?!?!?!?!?! This will go under the “Weak” category in today’s Tally update.

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Dell 27 Plus 4K Monitor (S2725QS) – Cataracts and Eyeglasses

I recently purchased the Dell S2725QS 27-inch 4K Monitor for $279.99 + $19.60 tax, totaling $299.59. After years of using 20-22 inch monitors, I was concerned a 27-inch display might feel too large. However, its dimensions—24.08 in. wide (611.54 mm) and 14.02 in. tall (355.98 mm)—only add a few inches in width and height, fitting comfortably on my desk. Mounted on a swivel arm, it sits farther back than my previous monitors, freeing up valuable desk space. Plus, it came with free, fast shipping—ordered on May 18 and delivered by May 21!🙂👍

Cataracts and Eyeglasses

Underwent cataract surgery on both eyes—right eye in February and left in March. Adjusting to the improved vision took time, as colors, especially whites, became strikingly vivid. As a hermit, finding transportation and someone to wait in the lobby during each procedure was challenging. After three years of searching, I secured help, paying $240 per surgery for a driver to meet me in Gainesville, FL, and then take me to a clinic across the street and wait.

To celebrate completing my cataract surgery, I searched for high-quality eyeglass frames, moving beyond the $9-12 Walmart frames I’d used for 13 years. After receiving my new prescription in April, I chose four pairs—two from Warby Parker and two from Walmart—to suit my improved vision.

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