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The program is hosted by Dada Vedaprajinananda. Dada is a senior teacher of Ananda Marga meditation with over 40 years of experience. Episodes will cover the theory and practice of meditation, the nature of the mind, yoga cosmology, theory of reincarnation, the eight limbs of yoga, applying spiritu…

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    • May 5, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Does it matter how we worship God?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 12:09


    Dada looks at the various ways that people address God and offers his opinion. Subscribe to the podcast on audio platforms and on YouTube so that you will be notified about future episodes. Contact Dada: dada at dadaveda.com

    What is the Best Kind of Prayer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 7:55


    Dada Vedaprajinananda looks at this question from the yogic perspective.  If God is perfect, then he knows what we need before we even ask it, so according to Shrii Shrii Anandamurti we should not ask for things.  If we ask for anything, then we should ask God to guide our intellect onto the correct path […]

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    Why is there evil and injustice in a world created by a perfect God?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 19:19


    Dada Vedaprajinananda tackles the question of evil and injustice in a world created by God, using concepts from yoga philosophy (karma and reincarnation), yoga cosmology (the Brahmachakra) as well as physics and chemistry to show that there is no contradiction between the world and God.

    Begin Your Meditation Practice Today!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 17:23


    In this episode Dada Vedaprajinananda (Dada Veda) demonstrates how to do meditation with the universal mantra (Baba Nam Kevalam “Only the name of the most Beloved” or “Love is All There Is”)

    Is My Meditation Working?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 13:01


    If you are new to meditation, maybe in the first few weeks, you may feel like nothing is happening or perhaps you are doing something wrong. Dada Veda explains why this is natural, but shows how underneath the surface your meditation is actually helping you to reach your goal of finding inner peace and greater […]

    What is Dharma?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 11:27


    Dada Vedaprajinananda (aka Dada Veda) addresses the question what is dharma, and explains how Dharma isthe basic characteristic of humans: it explains why humans need mental expansion, how we can become one with the Cosmic flow, why we serve others and how we merge with the Supreme Consciousness. This podcast series can also be found […]

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    What is the Atman?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 13:17


    Dada Vedaprajinananda (aka Dada Veda) looks at the divine spark or witnessing consciousness within each being which is known as the atman. This podcast series can also be found on all audio platforms (search for Ananda Marga Dharmacast) or at its website https://www.dharmacast.com. The video series is located at https://www.youtube.com/@dadaveda If you want to contact […]

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    Yama-Niyama: the base of yoga and meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 53:13


    Success in meditation depends on our everyday living which is described in Yoga's “Yama and Niyama) Yama describes five areas of bringing and individual in harmony with the environment and society, and Niyama shows the way to internal harmony and purity. This is based on Shrii Shrii Anandamurti's book “A Guide to Human Conduct” Contact […]

    Seven Tips to Help Your Meditation Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 17:05


    Dada Veda shares seven basic tips that can help you get started and become established in the practice of meditation. If you have additional tips or would like to share things which have helped you, put them down in the comments section. To attend a retreat in person with Dada visit https://www.anandaliina.org/events To contact Dada […]

    Three Tips for Deep Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 14:31


    Dada Vedaprajinananda gives and explains three tips that anyone can use to deepen the meditation experience. To contact Dada visit www.dadaveda.com and to find out about the coming meditation retreat in Illinois visit www.anandaliina.org/events Visit the YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@dadaveda

    Shiva’s Seven Secrets of Spiritual Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 20:35


    We are looking at Shiva's guidelines for achieving spiritual success. Dada Vedaprajinananda goes over the main points based on discourses given by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti in Ananda Vacanamrtam Parts 3 and 12. To contact Dada Veda directly visit http://www.dadaveda.com and go to the contact page.  Please subscribe to the audio podcast and to the YouTube […]

    Can We Remember Our Past Lives?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 15:16


    Karma and reincarnation are the subject of this video. Dada Vedaprajinananda (Dada Veda) looks at this topic using a discourse of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti (“Extra Cerebral Memory” published in Ananda Vacanamrtam Part 6) If you want to read the original article quoted here visit an Ananda Marga Center and see if they have Ananda Vacanamrtam […]

    The Ten Characteristics of Dharma

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 22:09


    We are looking at the ten characteristics of dharma, or to put it another way the ten characteristics of people following a dharmic or spiritual life. It is based on a Sanskrit couplet: Dhrti-kśamá-damoʼsteyaḿ-shaocamendriyanigrahah, Dhiirvidyásatyamakrodho dashakaḿ dharmalakśańam And the ten characteristics are as follows: 1. Dhriti – patience 2. Ks'ama – forgiveness 3. Damah – […]

    The Middle Path is the Ideal Path

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 15:28


    We explore Shrii Shrii Anandamurti's discourse on the various spiritual paths, and the importance of following the middle path where we work for liberation in a systematic way. This discourse is found in “Ananda Vacanamrtam Part 13”

    What Gives a Mantra its Pzazz?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 18:10


    Dada Vedaprajinananda (aka Dada Veda) looks at why and how a mantra could be able to bring about spiritual elevation. The discussion is based on a discourse of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti (“Mantra and Japa” in his book “Ananda Vacanamtram Part 13”.) If you would like to contact Dada please go to his website https://www.dadaveda.com and […]

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    Which is the Right Path?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 13:12


    Dada Vedaprajinananda (aka Dada Veda) explores this age old question. There are so many religions, social philosophies and ideas vying for our attention. An ancient Sanskrit poem supplies an answer: saying that we have to go within to find the answer. This talk is based on a discourse by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti in his book […]

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    How to Practice Spiritual Mindfulness All Day Long

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 16:24


    Spiritual mindfulness is the awareness that all the objects that we come in contact with are manifestation of cosmic consciousness. Usually this kind of awareness takes place during silent meditation or prayer, but Dada Vedaprajinananda explains how it can be done in daily life as we go about our usual activities. Dada's presentation is based […]

    Pratyahara Yoga: How Can We Withdraw Our Senses?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 13:07


    Pratyahara is one of the steps in the eightfold system of yoga. It means to withdraw the mind from attachment to external objects. It is practiced in a variety of spiritual paths with methods to bring attention away from the outer objects and towards the inner workings of the mind. Dada Vedaprajinananda (aka Dada Veda) […]

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    The True Nature of Divine Love (Bhakti)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 9:41


    Attraction to the Supreme Being is Bhakti and Dada Vedaprajinananda explores the topic using Shrii Shrii Anandamurti's discourse “The True Nature of Bhakti” from the book “Ananda Vacanamrtam Part 7”. The audio version of this podcast can be found at https://www.anandamargadharmacast.com and on all audio platforms. Look for Ananda Marga Dharmacast. #bhakti #bhaktiyoga #anandamarga #Anandamurti […]

    Human Life and its Goal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 17:02


    What is the goal of human life, what and where is our destination and how do we get there? These questions are explored using a discourse of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti as the starting point. This is another episode of the Ananda Marga Dharmacast series which can be found on all audio platforms and at https://www.dharmacast.com […]

    How to Increase Mental Strength

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 10:57


    The teaching of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu an Indian mystic who lived 1500 years ago has a surprising look at this topic. He said that by practicing humility, tolerance, serving the downtrodden and singing the name of God one can increase mental stamina. Dada Vedaprajinananda (Dada Veda) looks at this topic based on a discourse of Shrii […]

    Be an Exception!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 9:51


    In history there have been unexpected developments, and new ideas introduced by exceptional people. Each one of us can be an exception to the norm and do something noble in our life. Dada Vedaprajinananda (Dada Veda) looks at this topic based on a discourse “The Great Exceptions” by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti (published in “Ananda Vacanamrtam […]

    What is Absolute Truth? (Satya)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 17:30


    Satya is a Sanskrit word with no English equivalent, but it refers to the absolute truth of this universe and shows us the way to attain bliss. Dada Vedaprajinananda explores this topic based on a discourse of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti, the founder and guru of the Ananda Marga spiritual movement. Audio versions of this podcast […]

    Love: the essential prerequisite

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 17:18


    Love is the essential “ingredient”in all aspects of spiritual practice. Dada Vedaprajinananda explores a discourse by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti on this topic reading from Ananda Vacanamrtam, Part 2. You can find the original text in the Electronic Edition of the Works of Shrii P.R. Sarkar https://www.pathofbliss.com/Sys/Store… or in the single volume Ananda Vacanamrtam Part2. Audio […]

    Should We Fight Over Holy Places

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 19:46


    What is a proper pilgrimage place and should people fight over them? Dada Vedaprajinananda looks at this topic using a discourse of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti as a starting point The electronic edition of the Works of P.R. Sarkar (Anandamurti) is available for download here: https://www.pathofbliss.com/Sys/Store/Products/304072 The audio episodes of this podcast series are at https://www.dharmacast.com […]

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    Human Nature: What Does the Bhagavad Giita Have to Say About It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 15:08


    Dada Vedaprajinananda goes over a widely misunderstood passage in the Bhagavad Giita using a discourse of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti. In this passage Krishna implores people to follow their true human nature rather than anything else. The electronic edition of the Works of P.R. Sarkar (Anandamurti) is available for download here: Dada Veda's website is : […]

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    How to Please God?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 13:23


    We look at the various approaches that yoga uses in the pursuit of becoming one with God. Bhakti (devotion) is the best path according to Shrii Shrii Anandamurti, and this podcast is based on his essay “Pleasing the Lord” which is part of his book “Ananda Vacanamrtam Part 1” The video versions of this podcast […]

    The Ultimate Aim of All

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2023 12:45


    What is the ultimate goal which we are searching for? Dada Vedaprajinananda looks at this question using Shrii Shrii Anandamurti's discourse on this subject.

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    Who is the Real Guru?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 15:34


    The Criteria of a Guru is what we are discussing today. What is the role of a real guru in spirituality? What qualifications must a guru have? We look at this based on a discourse of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti.

    The Stages of Samadhi

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 15:02


    Dada Vedaprajinananda looks at the various stages that yogis, mystics and spiritual aspirants may experience on their way to oneness with the Supreme Being.  This talk is based on a discourse of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti in Ananda Vacanamrtam Part 23

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    Psychic Development and Karma

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 10:54


    This episode is based on a discourse by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti. We look at how a person can develop from trying to satisfy physical needs and psychic needs to the point of walking on the spiritual path.

    Does God Prefer Any Particular Religion or Belief System?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 12:06


    Dada Veda looks at this question from the perspective of yoga meditation and mysticism. The video version of this episode is on YouTube

    Thoughts and Prayers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 13:20


    Should we pray to God to ask for something for ourselves or for others? Can we pray for the welfare of others? Dada Vedaprajinananda gives his opinion based on the teaching of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti.

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    Creating a Paradise on Earth!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 31:15


    Dada Vedaprajinananda points to the yogic code of conduct, the principles of yama and niyama, as a key component in creating an ideal society.

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    Supernatural Powers and Spirituality

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 10:29


    We look at the role of supernatural powers in the history of spirituality and in the development of all spiritual seekers.

    The Secret of Meditation Revisited

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 10:12


    The secret of meditation, which has been called, the greatest secret of the universe, is to always remember that the Supreme Consciousness is always watching you. This podcast explains how this can be done.

    Why is there Suffering in the World?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 17:38


    Can there be a just God if there is so much suffering in this world. How can we reconcile this? We look at this issue and also explore the law of action and reaction (karma)

    Superstitions about Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2023 11:34


    What happens when we die and what happens afterward? Is there a heaven and is there a hell? We explore these questions using the philosophy of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti, and the yogic concept of karma and reincarnation as guidelines. For more information about the philosophy underlying this episode see the writings of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti […]

    God is One, God’s Names Are Many

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 11:32


    There is one Supreme Being but this Supreme One is addressed with many different names.  For spiritual practice it is best to stick to one of them.

    Where Does God Reside?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 10:52


    Does God reside in a distant heaven, or is the Supreme Being right here among us? In this episode we look at this question  from a philosophical and personal perspective.

    How to Live an Exemplary Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 19:04


    2500 years ago Buddha outlined the steps needed to live an exemplary life. We look at that path from the viewpoint of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti's more recent talks on that subject, and see what we would is needed to achieve spiritual success in life.

    What is Karma and How Does it Affect Me?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 16:24


    In this episode Dada Vedaprajinananda (aka Dada Veda)  looks at the process of action and reaction and suggests how we can use this knowledge to improve our lives. A video version of this episode can also be found on YouTube.

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    How to Overcome Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 9:50


    We can overcome fear by developing our inner strength through spiritual practice (meditation).  In this podcast we look at the Yogic means to overcome fear and obstacles.

    Using the Power of Suggestion in Daily Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 9:05


    Auto-suggestion (what we think and tell ourselves) and outer-suggestion (the messages that our surroundings give us) play a big role in shaping our destiny. With simple meditation techniques you can take control of this process. This podcast explains how it works and how you can do it. If you want to get personal instruction in […]

    Yoga: What’s it really all about?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 13:17


    In this episode we will look at what yoga is and how it can help us to  achieve the goal of our life. This podcast is based on a video with the same title.  The video is located here:

    Do Good Now!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 10:11


    When is the right time to do an action? When is the best time to do an auspicious action? These questions are addressed in this episode of the Dharmacast pod cast series.

    The Role of Surrender in Spiritual Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 12:03


    We look at how surrendering everything to God can help us in spiritual meditation, and also look at some practical ways to accomplish this.

    Overcoming Obstacles to Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 13:38


    We take a look at the three main obstacles that crop up when we try to meditate, and give some suggestion about how to overcome them and achieve a deeper more peaceful experience.

    Properly Utilize Yourself to Reach God

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 14:48


    What does it take to reach self-realization? We look at the systematic effort that can help a person attain spiritual success.

    The Role of Forgiveness in Human Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 11:10


    Forgiveness is one the ten qualities that characterize Dharma (spiritual conduct), but it is not always easy for us to be forgiving.  We look at the issues revolving around forgiveness in human life.

    What’s in the Vedas? (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 18:00


    We take a look at the wisdom contained in the ancient spiritual books  known as the Vedas, using Shrii Shrii Anandamurti's commentary as our guide.

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