Vedanta - The River of Wisdom
By Swamini Brahmaprajnananda
The ancient flowing tradition of Vedanta awakens us to this possibility, this non-duality, this reality.
I am Swamini B, a Hindu monk and a teacher of Vedanta, the highest teachings of Hinduism.
Its liberating vision of oneness puts an end to our constant self judgement and sense of inadequacy, for good!. Let us flow, you and I on the banks of the river of wisdom.
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Vedanta - The River of WisdomJul 05, 2022
#229 Why the need for perfection is not a perfect pursuit
'Perfect' preens and struts on the catwalk of achievements with its self-importance. The dictionary meaning of the word ‘perfect’ is to have all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; If indeed we used the meaning of the word ‘perfect’ in the sense of what it really means, that is great. But often we use the word, ‘perfect’ in the sense of complete and absolute. And then ‘Perfect’, becomes a sword hanging over your head.
The perfect job. The perfect child. The perfect life. The perfect body. The perfect guru even…
This is not the same as having high standards.
We see the problems that our need for perfection creates and learn to align our need to our best with Dharma, in the light of the Vedic tradition. Things change for us, for the better in different areas of our lives. What are these?
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#228 The Blessing and Glory of Ganga (Ganga stotram)
Today is Ganga dussehra (when Ganga descended on this earth to sustain, purify and bless all of humanity). Ganga is not an ordinary river. She is Devi. We understand her greatness through the vision of Adi Shankaracharya through his composition, Ganga Stotram. In 'seeing' what Adi Shankaracharya 'saw' and praised of Mother Ganga, we stand purified and blessed. The episode includes the story of why Ganga descended on earth and the meaning of the opening verses of the stotram and it was recorded on her holy banks in Rishikesh. Also, if you have some Gangajal at home, do sprinkle a few drops on your head and allow yourself to be blessed. Jai Jai Gange Har Har Gange
For the full explanation of the stotram, the video is here - The Glory of Ganga - - https://youtu.be/c-sYIBBKI6Q
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#227 Brahman, Ishvara and Devatas - same or different?
It can all be confusing. What does the Shaastra reveal about Brahman, Ishvara and Devatas ? Knowing this can direct our worship and our enquiry as well.
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#226 How to control your mind
To control/master the mind, we have to know what the mind's functions are and the ways of the mind.
What is the imagery of the chariot from Kathopanishad which can guide us?.
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#225 Karma Yoga in resolving conflicts
As long as we live, conflicts arising from differences in opinions, views and perspectives cannot be avoided. Then, how can we apply karma yoga in these challenging situations?
We first identify whether our approach to resolving conflicts is aggressive, assertive, passive, passive-aggressive or collaborative and then work to apply the most appropriate approach. Our karma grows in kaushalam, competent karma offered unto Bhagavan and we are better able to accept people and situations. We fight. We learn. We grow. To read the podcast transcript/ article- https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/
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#224 Runa-anubandha - Karmic debt and freeing oneself
Runaanubanda is unique to the Vedic tradition because it considers connections with different beings across lifetimes. Runam/Rnam, debt is based on the principle of reciprocity – a mutual give and take. If I have taken more than I have given, I incur a debt and have to pay back to that person. If I have given more than I have taken, then that person has to pay back his/her debt to me.
How does runaanubanda affect me and how can I be free from it?
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#223 Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya and the teaching tradition of Advaita Vedanta
When we enter a lit room, we see the many objects that are around. One thing that most of us miss is the 'light' in which one sees all the objects.
The living teaching tradition of Advaita Vedanta is lit up by the the bhashyas, commentaries of Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya. We see the important features of the bhashya which make it the light that lights up our lives and in so doing, offer our respects to him, on his jayanti.
We celebrate Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti on 25th April, 2023, more than 1200 years later by graciously receiving his legacy and sharing it.
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#222 The blessing and powerful meaning of Ganesh Pancharatnam stotram by Adi Shankaracharya
When Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya chants words they become luminous jewels (ratnam). More so when the jewels are in praise of Bhagavan Ganesha and his powers. As Ganesha raises his palm to offer blessings, we understand and receive with open arms.
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#221 The Laws of Nature and Bhagavan - the invariable connection
Many spiritual-but-not-religious people say that they believe in 'laws of nature'. Then, who put the 'laws of nature' together? They will shrug and say, laws of nature were not made by any person or entity.
This stubborn insistence of using the term ‘laws of nature’ is a remnant of the 17th century and emerged in opposition to the church. We understand its background and spare a thought for the intelligent being and material that pervades the 'laws of nature' - Bhagavan
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#220 The powerful blessing and meaning of Hanuman Chalisa
Hanuman Chalisa, sung by millions of Hindus worldwide is s super powerful stotra in praise of Hanuman - his glories, the ways in which he served Bhagavan Sri Rama and the blessings he gives the devotees. Authored by Goswami Tulsidas in the 16th century it is a part of the Ramacharitmanas in Avadhi language.
The greatest devotee of Bhagavan Sri Rama, Hanuman blesses us with his bhakti and shakti. After you listen to this episode or next when you sing Hanuman Chalisa you will feel his presence (if you haven't already). Jai Shri Rama!
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#219 The powerful blessing and meaning of Sri Ramaraksha stotram
Revealed by none other than Bhagavan Shiva to Rishi Buddhakaushika, Sriramaraksha stotram of 38 verses has blessed millions who chanted it.
Even if you hear it once and understand the meaning, you feel Sri Rama's power and protection softly enveloping you and fortifying you.
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#218 Healing in Hinduism through Blessings, Ayurveda and Vedic Astrology
The tapestry of Hinduism is woven with many healing perspectives and methods that lead to wholeness. These have sustained and continue to bless an ancient, living civilisation. Some of these are -
1. Blessings through our prayers to devatas, 2. Ayurveda 3. Jyotisham
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#217 Transforming fleeting experiences into lasting inner resources
The problem with experiences is that they are fleeting no matter how exalted or mundane they are. Yet we can change a fleeting experience into lasting inner resources – our memories, our values and our learnings. We can mine an experience for its precious gems. How?
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#216 Three types of karma (sattvika, rajasika and tamasika)
Since we cannot avoid karma, it is equally important to know what kind of karma is to be done and what is to be avoided. Bhagavan Krishna teaches us about the three fold karma and gently veers us to adopt sattvika karma also known as karma yoga.
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#215 Three types of happiness (according to the Bhagavad Gita)
We want to be happy. All the time.
And yet, there is a gap in what we want and what we experience.
Armed with the knowledge from the Bhagavad Gita of the three fold happiness, we can learn how to ride the wave of our pursuit of happiness.
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#214 How to manage anger (the brilliant framework of the Bhagavad Gita)
Unless we understand how anger is born we cannot control it nor master it. All our attempts lead to suppression or explosions.
Once we understand the brilliant framework of the Bhagavad Gita and apply it to our lives, then the intensity of level of our anger reduces, our viveka increases contributing to self-mastery.
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#213 The heart of a devotee has no circumference.
We wrongly believe that 1) If I don’t feel love, there is no love in my life. 2) To love is simple, but to find the right person to love or to be loved by, is difficult and 3) We think our problem with love is how to be loved and how to be lovable.
We correct these assumptions in the light of a growing bhakti for Ishvara. The practice of loving and discovering love as the fabric of life is enabled by Bhakti. We look at 10 differences between ego based love and a devotee's love so that our hearts grow. After all, the heart of a devotee has no circumference.
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#212 How the identity of a Karma Yogi frees us from other identities
Generally, our identities are related to the tasks we perform and the experiences we have. However there is a unique identity that of a Karma Yogi which is not a special type of karma. Instead it encompasses all other identities and has many benefits. What are these?
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#211 Glimpses from 'Talks with Sri Ramana Maharishi' book
Recently, I was doing some reading for a talk to be given about Sri Ramana Maharishi, an enlightened Advaita Vedanta master. His talks and some conversations with different devotees were documented. Some glimpses follow.
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#210 Madhu vidya - the sweet wisdom (of mutual dependence)
Across all our relationships (romantic, parental, professional, political, economic) we depend on each other.
For support, resources, information, collaboration towards our goals and much more.
What do our relationships depend on? We undertake the enquiry in the light of Madhu Vidya, a beautiful section of the Brhadaranyaka Upanishad and are stunned at what is revealed.
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#209 'I know Brahman but I don't feel it.. Why?'
..is the most common question in Vedanta. The reply lies into questioning the identity of the questioner, who is none other than our dear old experiencer.
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#208 How we deal with the inevitable pain in any pursuit
Emotional and Physical pain is an inevitable part of living. The more we resist, the more it persists (in the form of dvesha) and further aversion to pain.
5 teachings for how we deal with pain, from the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and our very own lives.
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#207 Kaushalam in Karma Yoga - optimal application of Dharma
Across different situations, how do we know what is appropriate to do in a given situation?
How much is too much and how much is too little? What is the golden mean in Kaushalam that seems elusive?
As we modify our karma into karma yoga we discover the many considerations that shape Kaushalam.
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#206 An open letter to your future self of the new year
Dear Future Self,
A happy you in the new year makes a happy new year.
You and I have an awareness of our strengths and the areas of struggle. I am here to support you and flow into you.
My attempt is not to convince you of anything that you don’t know but to just remind you of a few things.
A reminder can be accumulated wisdom, an affirmation or even a discovery of what has always been there.
These are ....
And nine reminders follow ...
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#205 How to be positive (in the light of Vedanta)
10 teachings to learn, savour and assimilate.
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#204 Annual reviews and the framework of Vedanta
Atma, the limitless being has no key performance areas and hence does not need an annual review. But the jiva can benefit from an annual review of life in the light of Vedanta. How?
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#203 Who is the greatest? The story of Brahman and the organs of the body
The answer to the question may not be who you think it is!
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#202 Autobiography of a seeker
Which chapter are you in?
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#201 Tat tvam asi - the equation of oneness
All of Vedanta can be understood by this short statement -
Tat tvam asi. That (Ishvara) you are
How is this possible? Listen in.
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#200 Vedanta - An embrace of the sacred
Through the winding roads of life, the heart longs for sacredness, imbued with the divine. And then, the heart embraces the sacred with Vedanta.
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#199 Nine ways travel can help increase our adhikaritvam (readiness) for Vedanta
We travel. We learn. We grow. We come home to ourselves.
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#198 The need to control and letting go
Our need to control, master situations and ourselves leads to feeling like we can control life. That very orientation of trying to control does not work in the moksha pursuit? What does letting go in the moksha pursuit involve?
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#197 Dialogue between Devi Kali and the Ahankara
During Deepavali we worship Devi Mahalakshmi as well as Devi Kali in some other parts of the country. But somehow a lot of us are wary of Devi Kali. When one of us encounters Devi Kali, a dialogue that alters the ahankara follows.
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#196 If the Atma, I is unknown how can there be a desire to know oneself?
An important question. Much of Vedanta rests on answering this question.
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#195 Living in a Vedanta gurukulam
Based on my experience of living in Arsha Vidya Gurukulam at the feet of my beloved teacher, Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswatiji, I point out the value of living and studying Vedanta in a gurukulam. It is quite different from studying Vedanta in public a couple of times a week.
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# 194 'Victory of good over bad'?
A lot of our festivals celebrate the victory of Dharma over Adharma. Is it just about Devi Durga or Sri Rama or are these festivals also about the battle between Dharma and Adharma that rage in our hearts. We can be victorious only when we understand the nature of these battles and allow Dharma to win. One time. Every time.
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#193 The Meaning of Durga Saptashloki (7 verses in worship of Goddess Durga)
In this auspicious time of Navaratri, (nine nights) we worship the Goddess by recognising her glories. In this recognition we see that we too are pervaded by her Shakti as the embodiment of sacredness.
Durga Saptashloki or Devi Saptashloki are seven powerful verses from the Devi Mahatmyam, a set of 700 verses. Out of compassion for those devotees who cannot chant all these verses, Devi has given us only a set of 7 shlokas to chant called Durga Saptashloki. We learn, chant and seek Devi's grace.
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#192 Connecting with our ancestors
As inheritors of a legacy, if you were to have a dialogue with your ancestors, what would you say and what would they say?
We also get a glimpse of how performing shraadhaa karma, a ritual offering was done by Bhagavan Sri Rama for his father in the forest more than 5000 years ago.
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#191 Can our relationships cause bondage?
If we understand these six conditions of how we allow ourselves to feel bound, we can start to unravel the bondage and be free from it.
If the bondage was real, we could never be free of it. If it is experienced we can be free of it.
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#190 Welcoming blessings into our lives
To live in the world exhausted, beaten and skeptical is to live in a world without wonder and blessing.
Then, what can blessings do for us and why should we welcome them into our lives?
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#189 Self esteem is not possible without Karma Yoga
The one trying to raise self esteem and the one whose self esteem requires to be raised is one and the same self, ahankara. And hence self esteem is not sustainable. On the other hand, if one actually sees that the self one refers to is permeated by Bhagavan's presence, one will not struggle with self esteem issues. What is self esteem and how does it acquire a depth through Karma Yoga?
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#188 Is it possible to live a life of no expectation?
Since many of our expectations were not fulfilled, beaten by life, we declare that we will have no expectations.
However, that too is an expectation! How can we look at our expectations in the light of Vedanta?
This is a repost from a Feb 2019 episode. Enjoy!
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#187 Acceptance and the accepting person (3 of 3)
Acceptance starts with deliberateness in giving up resistance and glides into you being the accepting person, the one who is ever awake to what is.
This is part 3 of the series of 3 on Acceptance in celebration of Pujya Swamiji Dayananda ji's wisdom through his morning meditation prayers. We celebrate his blessings and teachings of freedom.
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#186 Acceptance and Letting go of blame (2 of 3)
It seems like if we accept readily we are absolving people who 'were' responsible for our pain.
We unpack the dynamic of acceptance and blaming the other with the help of Pujya Swami Dayananda 's wisdom. These excerpts are from his book titled - Morning Meditation prayers. This is in celebration of his 92nd Birth Anniversary on 15th August.
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#185 Acceptance, letting go and change (1 of 3)
How do we know what to change and what to accept ? We dwell on this question in the context of our relationship to the past with the help of Pujya Swami Dayananda 's wisdom. These excerpts are from his book titled - Morning Meditation prayers.
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#184 The Wisdom of Emotions in Vedanta
Generally we try to control, suppress and resist our emotions. What if we listen to the wisdom our emotions whisper?
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#183 The Glory of Emotions (Navarasa) and Vedanta
In recent times, emotions have been problematised.
But Naatya Shastra, a classical ancient text, the source of performing arts in India speaks about Navarasa (Nine emotional states) and its related Bhaava. Only a suhridaya can enjoy life by experiencing all emotions which are a gift from Ishvara.
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#182 The meaning of Guru Ashtakam (8 verses about the importance of a guru)
On the eve of Guru Purnima, we dwell on the meaning of Guru Ashtakam, a set of eight verses which speak not so much about the guru, but the need for shraddha and one-pointedness in the moksha pursuit. Prayers that all may be continue to be blessed on this glorious Guru Purnima, the day we celebrate the lineage of all Gurus, a celebration unique to the Vedic tradition.
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#181 Being all vs. Being special
The vision of Vedanta is that there is only one Atma, without a second. But modern society thrives on individuality, which means that one is separate from the other. How can we reconcile the need to be special in the vision of the oneness?
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#180 If Happiness had a voice, what would it say?
Break the habit of being unhappy. Break the habit of postponing happiness to the future or staying in a shaky place also called nostalgia.
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#179 The Karma Game (of snakes and ladders)
9 lessons that we can draw from the game of karma as well as the ancient game of snakes and ladders.
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#178 What is Happiness?
Happiness - is it an object, a person, a place, an action. Vedanta reveals that it is you.
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#177 The power of a sankalpa (prayerful resolve/request)
In Sanaatana Dharma we do not tip toe around our desires. We state them with clarity and a powerful, prayerful intention.
A sankalpa is just a thought form but much stands transformed. With just a small change at the start of the day, karma becomes karma yoga.
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#176 Oneness despite duality
Duality is the struggle of me and the other, whether the other is a person, a situation or my experiences.
Vedanta does not make the duality go away. Instead one appreciates the reality of oneness despite the experience of duality.
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#175 Healing in the lap of Bhagavan
Five year old Dhruva was denied from sitting on his father's lap. From feeling abandoned Dhruva goes on to heal and command a successful kingdom eventually being the North Star because of his tapasya and blessings. From this story in the Bhagavatam, what can we learn about healing in the lap of Bhagavan?
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#174 The six confused, spiritual seekers and moksha
They tried to touch the elephant and expressed their different spirituals goal. But none of it was moksha. How come? To find out, listen and articulate your spiritual goal, if you haven't already.
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#173 Taking refuge in Adi Shankaracharya, the guru of gurus of Advaita Vedanta
In traditional Advaita Vedanta circles, Adi Shankaracharya is revered and worshipped for unlocking the profound truth of Vedanta.
Through the worshipful stotram (Totakashtakam) of his disciple, Totakacharya, we appreciate his glory and seek refuge in the guru of gurus.
Seeking refuge in the guru is seeking refuge in the knowledge that frees us.
The full stotram of Totakashtakam sung beautifully by Swami Atmatrptananda ji can be heard here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rq1HNanVwc
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# 172 Am I enough? (Learning on Akshaya Tritiya)
Akshaya means that which has no decline.
In the light of Vedanta, we enquire into the life that one has and the nature of the Atma, thereby answering the nagging question of 'Am I enough'?
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#171 Our feelings have more to do with Dharma (than we think)
We can go round and round the merry circle of feelings and not get anywhere.
Instead if we were to pay attention to that which is higher and is the universal framework and guide for our life, we would be happier.
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#170 Vedanta is not an escape from life
Seeking refuge in Vedanta and escaping to Vedanta (from the living of life) sound similar but are different. How?
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#169 The Glory of Hanuman
After Bhagavan Rama Hanuman ji is deeply loved and prayed to for his phenomenal power, courage, devotion and deep wisdom. Drawing from the many incidents in Ramayana we appreciate and revel in the the glory of Hanuman.
This episode is offered in devotion for Hanuman Jayanti on 16th April 2022.
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#168 Dialogue between Rishi Vaashishtha and Sri Rama ( a glimpse)
Yoga Vaasishtha written by Sage Valmiki is the teaching of self-knowledge by Rishi Vaashishtha to Sri Rama especially when he became despondent in his younger years. Much longer than Ramayana at 32000 verses, we get a glimpse of the beginning of the teaching in the lead up to RamaNavami.
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#167 You are more than your roles
9 life lessons about the reality of our roles which bring peace of mind that we long for.
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#166 Is Atma the doer or the non-doer?
Modern teachings on non duality are quick to say that Atma is not the doer. Then how does one account for the doer, karma, the motivation to do or not do?
Explained through a story.
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#165 Self mastery - the application of willpower and wontpower
Self mastery is not possible without the framework of Dharma and the blessings of Bhagavan.
To illustrate, we take the dharma of 'ahimsa', non harmfulness and santosha, contentment to see how we apply both willpower and wontpower for selfmastery.
Must read - The Value of Values - Swami Dayananda Saraswati - https://www.amazon.in/Value-Values-Swami-Dayananda-Saraswati/dp/8190363670/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DNEU0CZPSBX5&keywords=the+value+of+values&qid=1647308408&sprefix=the+value+of+values%2Caps%2C182&sr=8-1
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#164 Who dies? The Atma or the body?
We can be better prepared for death (our own or our loved ones) if we understand what dies.
In the Hindu worldview, death is an event for the jiva, the individual that travels across lifetimes. Then what dies? and what is eternally present?
This episode shines the light on these and related questions. Since a lot of Vedanta terminology is used, it is best to supplement with the podcast transcript here - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/
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#163 Dakshinamurti - Bhagavan Shiva as Guru
In the teaching tradition of Advaita Vedanta, we pray to and seek the grace of Sri Dakshinamurti or Bhagavan as Shiva.
More so on Mahashivaratri, the night dedicated to Shiva as we pray to the guru of gurus. To know more about his formless form sculpted with self-knowledge, do listen.
For #101 - Rescuing God from our ideas - https://anchor.fm/the-river-of-wisdom/episodes/101-Rescuing-God-from-our-ideas-egmoer
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#162 Karma yoga and Time management
Tick-tick-tick-tick..Try managing time. No one can! But, we can manage what we do in our limited time.
What does the Bhagavad Gita teach us about being single minded about the moksha pursuit ?
How does our Karma (in the time we have) become Karma Yoga?
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#161 Karma Yoga and the Dharma of love
Karma becomes Karma Yoga only if we relate to Bhagavan. The bhakta, devotee is born when one recognizes one’s relationship to the total that is Bhagavan. You then become a devotee relating to your partner, children, parents and other relations with love as this is your karma at the altar of Dharma that is Bhagavan.
Complement with listening to episode No. 13 - How do you feel loved? - https://anchor.fm/the-river-of-wisdom/episodes/13-How-do-you-feel-loved-e2gqss
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#160 Does Karma yoga include saying 'sorry'?
Sorry – a word we long to hear when we have been wronged. And yet, a word that we hesitate to say when we have wronged the other.
Karma Yoga involves taking responsibility for one's actions and also one's errors. What are the shades of 'sorry' and prayaschitta?
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#159 What makes you feel alive?
Whether you want to feel alive or are looking for the meaning of life, Vedanta has an answer for you.
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#158 Activism and Vedanta
Our spiritual journey begins when we acknowledge the suffering of oneself and others. Then, how can we be engaged in the process of social change without being entangled? Can we channelise our anger at injustice into action?
The answer is Yes, just like many others have done before us.
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#157 The Dharma of dealing with a disagreement
Disagreement is common. What is becoming increasingly uncommon is to co-exist in harmony with differences. Here are nine points for reflection and action.
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#156 Can Vedanta and Hinduism work for atheists ?
Two stories - One of a monastic and the other of an author/activist.
Both atheists and both transformed by Vedanta and Hinduism - Glimpses from Swami Chinmayananda and Shri. Sita Ram Goel's lives
Many thanks to Jen Haddix of the Self Love Yogi podcast for hosting me as I share an Introduction to Hinduism and Vedanta besides a glimpse of my life journey here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1zsYdSq2VtCb9HZpCYp4V1
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#155 Is the pursuit of moksha self-centred?
The answer is yes and no. For more listen to the episode.
Many thanks to Jen Haddix of the Self Love Yogi podcast for hosting me as I share an Introduction to Hinduism and Vedanta besides a glimpse of my life journey here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1zsYdSq2VtCb9HZpCYp4V1
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#154 You live and learn
How we respond and live depends on our ability to learn which is for life. What does learning involve and what can it bring into our lives?
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#153 Panchamahayajna - The five sets of relationships that we must honor
Our sages offer us a complete framework of living in harmony and connectedness.
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#152 What happens when karma becomes karma yoga?
Amongst the many benefits of Karma Yoga, 10 are being listed here as we celebrate Bhagavad Gita Jayanti, the day the teachings of non duality and karma yoga were revealed by Bhagavan himself.
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#151 How to live in a materialistic world?
..It is possible if you don't see yourself as merely material.
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#150 Why do we make ourselves unhappy?
Am I, the subject and the object of interaction separate and hence will the pursuit of connection be eternal?
OR
Am I, Awareness the basis of the subject and the object?
An enquiry into Happiness in the light of the Upanishads.
A heartfelt thank you for listening well into the 150th episode! :)
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#149 Self-love in Vedanta
Respected Sri Vidyaranya leads us to see that self love is self enquiry, in the light of the dialogue of Sage Yajnavalkya and his wife, Maitreyi.
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#148 Projection in relationships
A lot of the conflicts in relationships are due to our projections where we attribute motives, intentions and qualities to a person that are not really present. It is important to shine the light on these projections so that we align ourselves with functional reality paving the way for self discovery.
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#147 (Gr)attitude for the body
Our bodies act as the trigger for many a judgment and many a frustration in not being able to perform certain activities. On the other hand when we recognise that the body is 'given' and different devatas are presiding over its different functions, a natural attitude of (gr)attitude arises.
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#146 How discipline leads to freedom
No matter how intelligent and successful, no one can have complete control over external events as we did not make the laws that shape them. But everyone can contribute to the desired outcomes. This is exactly where discipline becomes useful in our lives because we can master our attitude which percolates into the wisdom of all actions. What does the Bhagavad Gita teach us about tapas, religious discipline at the level of the body, speech and mind?
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#145 Making the most of self-help books and videos in the light of Vedanta
One can get sucked into an endless spiral of self improvement and self mastery if we don't examine what the self mastery is for.
Here are five factors that we can consider and apply, in the light of Vedanta.
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#144 The (Apparent) Paradox in Vedanta
We can learn a lot by boxing things into neat categories. But, what happens when life presents its complexity, nuance and paradox?
Vedanta breaks through the seeming paradox to reveal our true nature.
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#143 The four essential factors for spiritual learning and growth
An insight from the Vedic tradition.
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#142 Karma Yoga - Being a part of the solution
Our biggest problem is that we expect to have no problems. In dealing with our problems we have learnt to feel helpless.
This podcast addresses the question of how we can learn to be a part of the solution through the attitude of Karma Yoga.
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#141 The seeker and the sought
Seeking moksha, freedom from limitation is unlike any other seeking.
How? This episode shares the connection between the seeker and the sought.
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#140 Letting (e)go
When one enquires into the ego, one's self concept then we let go of that which keeps us bound.
We do the enquiry peppered by two delightful stories from our beloved guru, Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati.
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#139 Becoming a friend to oneself (Sakhi bhaava)
In the struggle to be more and have more we can be unduly harsh on ourselves. Self mastery in the light of Vedanta is not possible without cultivating the attitude of loving kindness and friendliness towards oneself. A highly underrated and overlooked fact that constitutes self mastery.
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#138 The dis-ease of digital distraction and Vedanta
We think our digital devices and social media are the problem. Still, it is possible to be focused if we know why we get distracted and how we can get back to ourselves.
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#137 Bhagavan Krishna teaches Vedanta to Uddhava (and us)
The purpose for which Bhagavan became Krishna avataara, a divine incarnation has been accomplished, on earth. Uddhava, his childhood friend is sad that he will have to part from him. So Krishna lovingly teaches Uddhava (and us),
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#136 Witness and/or participation in life
Does being the witness imply a withdrawal from life as some people think?
Or can one be the ever present witness and also participate in life?
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#135 What is 'wealth' in the Vedic tradition?
Our relationship with money is a complicated one. We want to live the 'rich life' but always feel like we don't have enough.
What does a rich life for oneself really mean. What is the expansive understanding of wealth that the Vedic tradition teaches? We explore these questions.
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#134 Abiding in Awareness that transcends time and space
In our busy lives as we move from one task to another, one can abide in that which exists in the gap between two tasks, the gap between two thoughts. In that gap is Awareness that is you, whole and complete in and of yourself.
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#133 Freedom from the addiction to 'feel-good'
It is everywhere - the wanting to feel-good. When this becomes the criteria for our decisions then what are its implications?
The Vedic tradition suggests how we can be free from this addiction.
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#132 You are pure Awareness
This episode can serve as guided meditation too.
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#131 What qualifies a student for Vedanta?
Just as one qualifies oneself to learn any discipline of knowledge, the ancient masters lay out a four-fold qualification to be a Vedanta student.
We reflect on where we are as we renew our commitment to knowing the liberation vision of oneness on the eve of Guru Purnima.
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#130 How to be non-judgmental?
It is easy when we see the reality of our shared humanity.
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#129 'I am not the body.' Really?
If this statement (which is the beginning of self enquiry in Vedanta) is not understood we create obstacles for ourselves.
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#128 How to find meaning and connection without our loved ones?
A question by a dear listener and a poignant one as we recover from the pandemic and its effects.In the light of the Vedic vision, our work begins during peace time, when we have the leisure to discover and strengthen our existing connections.
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#127 How to find peace with your parents?
If we don't do this our unresolved issues spill onto other relationships and deny us harmony.
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#126 How to deal with overwhelming situations?
It is easy. We do it all the time.
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#125 How to deal with vaasana-s (karmic imprints)?
We think we are in charge of our lives. But often times it is really our vaasana-s in the form of avidya and its resulting raga that influence and overpower us. What are vaasana-s and how can we deal with them?
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#124 How can you make work, work for you?
The wisdom that our work can bring us.
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#123 How you relate to your life's situations transforms you
The four ways we relate to our life's situations offers meaning to our life. It is easy to shift when you know how.
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#122 Are we half hearted or full hearted?
A question for reflection (and action).
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#121 Healing from difficult memories
Do our memories shape our identity or does our identity shape our memories?
The answer is surprising.
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#120 Nature - the Hope whisperer
Amidst despair and cynicism, when we are ready to see and listen, what does nature whisper to us?
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#119 What can we learn from Bhagavan Rama? 2/2
In this episode, we hear some glimpses of how Rama upheld his dharma as a brother and a friend. Hence we also hear of Bharata and Lakshmana, Rama's brothers and Hanuman his dearest friend and devotee.
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#118 What can we learn from Bhagavan Rama? 1/2
Sri Rama is deeply revered and impacts those who understand him.
He is ignored by those who cannot get their head around how he 'treated' his wife.
Where do you stand? In a brief retelling of the Ramayana, I offer some glimpses of how he walked the path of dharma as a warrior, a son, a husband and a king.
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#117 The Known i.e. the Mind cannot disturb me
It all seems so mixed up. In the light of the Veda, when I, ever the Knower, start to see that the mind is the known, things change.
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#116 Am I the body?
An enquiry into the reality of oneself through an unexpected angle.
#115 Avadhuta Gita - Learning from 24 masters (3 of 3)
And the Avadhuta, monk departs after sharing his wisdom from the last set of masters.
#114 Avadhuta Gita - Learning from 24 masters (2 of 3)
The learning of the monk from observing nature and people continues..
#113 Avadhuta Gita - Learning from 24 masters (1 of 3)
A lot of us look at and feel at home in nature.
Dattatreya, a wise monk looks at nature and learns the wisdom of life.
(This is from the section on Avadhuta Gita in the Bhagavatam, a sacred text extolling the glories of Vishnu. )
#112 The Dance of Silence
Speaking and not speaking are the different ways we engage with the world.
As we dance with the silence of the other, the one present in that silence, comes forth.
#111 The gift of the present
How and why is the present a gift?
#110 The Mirage of Perfection
If perfection is worth aspiring for, why do we consider it a mirage?
#109 Romantic relationship - the Modern view and the Vedic view
Ten reflections on the differences in the modern view and the Vedic view of the illusive and elusive 'romantic relationship'.
#108 Mirror Mirror on the wall - the ultimate approval
What are those two enduring things that approve of us - in what we do and who we really are ?
#107 The root cause of suffering
Only if the diagnosis is correct a lasting solution is possible
#106 Clearing the fog of subjectivity
We align ourselves with functional reality which prepares us to see and appreciate the absolute, unchanging reality.
#105 Discovering Compassion
As we celebrate the 90th birthday of my guru, Pujya Swami Dayananda this week it feels right to dwell on compassion. As with everything else, I dedicate this episode to the one whose very name and being meant the fullness (ananda)that is compassion (daya).
#104 'What if' to 'So what?
The questions we ask can often orient us to be awake to reality.
#103 The Vedic vision of the four stages of life
Each stage offered the opportunity for growth and contribution paving the way for moksha unlike today
#102 Priority based living vs. Desire based living
We identify our life priorities and see how every day can be a successful day when we live a priority based life.
# 101 Rescuing God from our ideas
Our ideas of God get reflected in how we are and we see the world.
We go through seven stages of understanding God to see that God is indeed me.
#100 Learning to learn
..in Vedanta.
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#99 Going beyond the opposites
It seems like we are being controlled by the opposites - hot and cold, pleasure and pain and so on.
Is there a way out?
#98 Your comfort zone
How much your comfort zone shrinks or expands is a choice. Your choice.
#97 The Mind and its purification in the Vedic tradition
Antah-karana-shuddhi is the most conducive condition for the discovery of limitless freedom. How?
#96 The magic of commitment
The one thing that makes all the difference in your pursuits.
#95 The trap of over-responsibility
In the name of doing our best we get carried away with over responsibility. How?
#94 Being myself
How can I be comfortable in my own skin?
#93 Gender I-dentity
To see ourselves as pure being we need to be relatively free from our gender identity.
How and Why?
#92 The Story of Jiva
..will sound familiar.
#91 Spiritual (Dharmika) responses to Aggression
In response to a question five kinds of Dharmika responses are highlighted.
#90 Why Adi Shankaracharya matters
If there is one being that strengthened the foundation and edifice of Advaita Vedanta it is undoubtedly Adi Shankaracharya.
We celebrate his birthday today more than 1300 years later as we proudly keep the teaching tradition alive.
#89 The trap of comparison
It seems that we cannot help it. Here are 3 things to consider from the lens of objectivity.
#88 Opening the heart
What does opening the heart have to do with openness to life?
#87 If Death had a voice...
A wake up call.
#86 Prayer and Prayerfulness
A prayer becomes more effective when it contributes to a prayerful attitude that pervades your life. How?
#85 What will people think?
This could be a helpful question or a hindering one.
This could be an excuse we hide behind or a call to action to accommodate.
# 84 The Power of a Yajna (sacred fire ritual offering)
The What, Why, Who, When and How of a yajna explained.
#83 Witnessing Meditation
Recorded live at a recent Yoga and Vedanta camp.
Please listen to meditate only when you have time to spare and are not multi-tasking.
#82 Dealing with power and domination
..Your own and that of others.
#81 Is Ananda bliss?
3 points why Ananda in the definition of the Atma (Sat chit ananda) cannot be translated as bliss
#80 The What, Why and How of Japa (Meditative chanting)
Japa is an integral part of Vedanta learning.
#79 Unconditional love - myth or reality?
We explore this question by reflecting on a famous dialogue in the Upanishads
#78 How to stop over-thinking?
We go through four systematic steps
#77 I think. Therefore I am???
We question the famous statement of Descartes.
#76 Is Experience the best teacher for self knowledge?
The Emperor i.e. Experience has no clothes. :)
For supplementary listening, link to talk on Self realisation - Knowledge or Experience?
#75 What is your kind of busy?
Are we busy being busy or being busy meaningfully? Something to look into ...
#74 The story of the tenth man
A Vedanta classic
#73 The True artist
Any situation is a medium for change and magic for the true artist. How ?
#72 Enquiry about what is real and what is not (Viveka)
The connection between Objectivity and Viveka and Viveka as a necessary qualification for Vedanta
#71 Decoding detachment - 2
Detachment got mistakenly translated from 'vairagya', which really means freedom from binding longings. How is that freedom possible?
#70 Decoding detachment - 1
Can we really detach and if so, how?
#69 What is really mine?
The answer lies in our understanding of ownership vs trusteeship.
#68 Three necessary blessings
What does the pursuit of moksha require?
#67 Transforming from a seeker to a knower
The necessary journey of a seeker in Vedanta
#66 The Crescent Moon yearns for fullness
What happened when the Moon lamented to the Sun?
#65 Can you be objective and still relate to Ishvara?
This is the only way to embracing reality.
#64 Relating to sacredness with three fold karma
We expand what we see as sacred. We relate. In a 3 fold way.
#63 Q&A Who can you really trust?
Replies to 1. Is God and abstraction?, 2. But Ishvara does not respond like others. Then?
# 62 Who can you really trust?
Our ongoing search to trust someone completely can be fulfilled.
#61 Bhagavaan
Who or what is Bhagavaan? Why should I care?
#60 Being the change you want to see
How can you be the change you want to see in this world?
#59 The spell of likes and dislikes
What is the spell that we are under and how can we break free?
#58 Your words matter
Our words can create magic or mayhem. How can we cultivate the discipline of speech?
#57 Live broadcast by Ms Success
While India is mulling over 'success' and failure of the Chandraayan-2 mission, Ms Success lands on the stage and gives a speech
#56 Entitlement vs Responsibility
What does the universe owe us?
#55 Control and the Chariot (of the body-mind)
What does the Vedic tradition say about the nature of the mind and its control ?
#54 Getting over the hangover
We may or may not drink! Yet, there is the hangover of an event, a role, something.
How can you get over a hangover?
#53 The Vedic tradition
What does this really mean and why should it matter to you?
#52 Giving
Giving requires a bigness of heart. How does one become big?
(Celebrating one year of the River of Wisdom!)
#51 Expectations (Q&A)
How do we handle the other's expectations of us ?
#50 Mis-taking ourselves
Could 'human' be an adjective which seeks to describe me, not define me?
#49 Guru
"The one who has a guru, knows." is the bold assuring statement of the Vedas.
But, what are the reasons for not having a guru, rather, resisting a guru?
Prayers and wishes on this glorious day of Guru Purnima.
#48 A day in the life of a devotee
..is the same as a day in the life of an atheist. Yet there is a big difference. .
#47 The devotee
Who or what does a devotee relate to?
#46 The Other
How to relate to the other who is different?
#45 Freedom in relating
Whether you relate to one or many, you are free.
What changes and what stays the same?
#44 The Purpose of life
...the reply might surprise you...
#43 The fabric of forgiveness
How can the fabric of forgiveness be interwoven in our lives ?
#42 The journey of growing up Q&A
Answers to your questions - 1. How to heal from childhood hurt and guilt? 2. Reconciling the psychological standpoint and karmic standpoint of parent's behaviour
#41 The journey of growing up
Growing up and growing into adulthood involves being at peace with one's parents. What are the four things that allow us to embody the Vedic teachings of Matr devo bhava and Pitr devo bhava ?
#40 Being
What choice did you make 'to be'?
#39 The Magic of the Normal
Most people believe that normal is boring. But, if the normal were to have wonder and fascination, there is more to the normal.
#38 "I had no choice." Really?
There are some words that serve you well. What are those words that help you experience the freedom you have?
#37 Are you right or self righteous?
If the difference between the two is not understood one can build delusions. How does one navigate the 'right' terrain ?
#36 Should you use so many Should-s?
Should. A powerful word that was helpful yet can cause problems and what to do about it.
#35 Fate and Free will
How can one resolve the constant conflict between fate and free will?
#34 The power of surrender
Moments of happiness are possible because you surrender. Wrap up on the 'Surrender' series.
# 33 Surrender - 2
If the ego is to surrender then what is left behind? Do you even own the ego to surrender it? An insightful, delightful look at the ego in the light of the Vedic tradition.
#32 Surrender - 1
Unpacking 'Surrender' bit by bit. First of the series.
#31 The Ego
A story.
#30 The Search
We see the connection between the difficulty to trust and our search for the infallible.
#29 Being loving
If everyone wants to be loved then…everyone needs to be loving! What inhibits us and can we do something about it?
# 28 The fear of death
The 3 reasons we fear death and how we might approach it in the light of the Vedic tradition
#27 A life of no expectations - Myth or Reality
To expect that you do not expect is also an expectation! Is it possible to really live a life of no expectations?
#26 Redefining success 2
If we can handle the four realities (possibilities) inherent in any situation, then success may well be ours!
# 25 Redefining success
What are the metrics of success through the Vedic vision?
#24 Namaste
A simple 'Namaste', has a world of meaning reflecting the attitude of a living culture and civilisation
#23 Decoding Dharma
Dharma as Laws of nature or Laws of Ishvara? How can Dharma add meaning to our lives ? Tune in.
#22 The Garden
If you were the gardener of a new patch of land, a new year what would you do?
#21 Dialogue with your Critic
#20 Self acceptance vs. Self improvement
#19 Chains and cords
#18 Walking in the other person's shoes
#17 Moving past 'the past'
#16 The dance of karma
#15 Growing out of "Why me?"
#14 The shadow of self judgment
#13 How do you feel loved
#12 Letter to Ms Motivation from a Vedanta student
#11 Sustained by stardust
#10 Immunity for life
#9 Taking things for granted/as granted?
#8 Being a warrior in life
#6 Contributing to change? Yes, you!
#5 How do I be the best version of myself ?
#4 Can Hinduism work as a mirror for the Spiritual-but-not-religious?
#3 In the world of spirituality what is unique about Vedanta?
#2. Who does not change amidst all changes?
I am...(referring to profession)
I am... (referring to nationality)..etc etc
While all these are changing, what is it that is unchanging?
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#1 The three powers you have every moment
Trailer: The River of Wisdom
It is an invitation to a journey of discovery for those who are seeking meaning to their life and living. Launching on 15th August 2018, Independ