Śivadyuti (शिवद्युति)

"How can one know thus as to where It (the Self) is, for which both the brāhmaṇa and the kṣatriya become food, and for which Death takes the place of a curry?" Namaste

“This Self cannot be known through much study, nor through the intellect, nor through much hearing. It can be known through the Self alone that the aspirant prays to; this Self of that seeker reveals Its true nature. One who has not desisted from bad conduct, whose senses are not under control, whose mind is not concentrated, whose mind is not free from anxiety about the result of concentration, cannot attain this Self through knowledge.“ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

“While sitting, It travels far away; while sleeping, It goes everywhere. Who but I can know that Deity who is both joyful and joyless? Having meditated on the Self as bodiless in the midst of bodies, as permanent in the midst of the impermanent, and as great and pervasive, the wise man does not grieve.“ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

“If the killer thinks (of It) in terms of killing, and if the killed thinks (of It) as killed, both of them do not know. It does not kill, nor is it killed. The Self that is subtler than the subtle and greater than the great is lodged in the heart of (every) creature. A desireless man sees that glory of the Self through the serenity of the organs, and (thereby he becomes) free from sorrow.“ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

“This medium is the best; this medium is the supreme and the inferior Brahman. Meditating on this medium, one becomes adorable in the world of Brahman. The intelligent Self is neither born nor does It die. It did not originate from anything, nor did anything originate from It. It is birthless, eternal, undecaying and ancient. It is not injured even when the body is killed.“ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

“I tell you briefly of that goal which all the Vedas propound with one voice, which all the austerities speak of, and wishing for which, people practise brahmācārya. It is this: ĀŪṀ. This letter ĀŪṀ, indeed, is the inferior Brahman Hiraṇyagarbha; and this letter is, indeed, the Supreme Brahman. Anybody, who, while meditating on this letter, wants any of the two, to him comes that.“ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

Death continued: “After hearing this, grasping it fully, separating this righteous thing from the body etc., and attaining this subtle thing, that mortal rejoices, for he has obtained that which is the cause of delight. I consider that the mansion of Brahman is wide open to Naciketā.“ Naciketā: “Tell me of that thing which you see as different from virtue, different from vice, different from this cause and effect, and different from the past and the future.“ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

Namaste

Namaste

“O Naciketā, you, on becoming enlightened, have rejected them all by examining patiently the highest reach of desire, the support of the universe, the infinite results of meditation, the other shore of fearlessness, the extensive course of Hiraṇyagarbha that is praiseworthy and great, as also your own state. The intelligent man gives up happiness and sorrow by developing concentration of mind on the Self, and thereby meditating on the old Deity who is inscrutable, lodged inaccessibly, located in the intellect, and seated in the midst of misery.“ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

“The wisdom that you have, O dearest one, which leads to sound knowledge when imparted only by someone other than a logician, is not to be attained through argument. O compassionable one, you are endowed with true resolution. May our questioner be like you, O Naciketā. Since I know that this treasure is impermanent—for that permanent entity cannot be attained through impermanent things—therefore knowingly did I pile up the Naciketā fire with impermanent things, and have thereby attained relative permanence.“ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

“Of that Self—which is not available for the mere hearing to many, and which many do not understand even while hearing—the expounder is wonderful and the receiver is wonderful; wonderful is he who knows, under the instruction of an adept. The Self is certainly not adequately known when spoken of by an inferior person; for It is thought of variously. When taught by one who has become identified with It, there is no further cogitation with regard to It. For It is beyond argumentation, being subtler even than the atoms.“ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

“Living in the midst of ignorance and considering themselves intelligent and enlightened, the senseless people go round and round, following crooked courses, just like the blind led by the blind. The means for the attainment of the other world does not become revealed to the non-discriminating man who blunders, being befooled by the lure of wealth. One that constantly thinks that ‘There is only this world, and none hereafter,' comes under my sway again and again.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

Death: "O Naciketā, you, such as you are, have discarded, after consideration, all the desirable things that are themselves delightful or are the producers of delight. You have not accepted this path of wealth in which many a man comes to grief. That known as knowledge and that known as ignorance are widely contradictory, and they follow divergent courses. I consider Naciketā to be an aspirant for knowledge, because the enjoyable things, multifarious though they be, did not tempt you." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

Namaste. So beginning the second Adhyāya of the Kaṭhopaniṣad, Death has accepted Naciketā as a student after testing him to see whether he still has material desires or if he is actually fit to receive the absolute knowledge. Naciketā has passed Death's test and now Death is going to explain how and why he accepts him as a student. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

Namaste. So now I want to introduce the second Adhyāya or chapter of the Kaṭha Upaniṣad. And in this chapter, Death begins his exposition of the Supreme Truth. And the supreme truth is defined in Bhagavad-gītā as: “this knowledge, both intellectual and experiential, knowing which there shall be nothing further to know.” So the term Adhyātma-yoga appears in verse 12 of the second chapter where he says, adhyātma-yogādi-gamena. And Shankaracharya defines it as, “Concentration of the mind on the Self after withdrawing it from the outer objects is Adhyātma-yoga.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

Naciketā: “This doubt that arises, consequent on the death of a man—some saying, ‘It exists,' and others saying, ‘It does not exist.' I would know this, under your instruction. This is the third of all the boons.” Death: “With regard to this, even the gods entertained doubts in days of yore; for being subtle, this substance—the Self—is not easily comprehended. O Naciketā, ask for some other boon; do not press me; give up this boon that is demanded of me.” Naciketā: “Even the gods entertained doubt with regard to this; and O Death, since you too say that It is not well comprehended; and since another instructor of this like you is not to be had, therefore there is no other boon comparable to this one.” Death: “Ask for sons and grandsons that will be centenarians. Ask for many animals, elephants and gold, and horses, and a vast expanse of the earth. And you yourself live for as many years as you like. “If you think some other boon to be equal to this, ask for that. Ask for wealth and long life. You become ruler over a vast region. I make you fit for the enjoyment of all delectable things. “Whatever things there be that are desirable but difficult to get—pray for all those cherished things according to your choice. Here are these women with chariots and musical instruments—such are not surely to be had by mortals. With these, who are offered by me, you get yourself served. O Naciketā, do not inquire about death.” Naciketā: “O Death: ephemeral are these, and they waste away the vigor of all the senses that a man has. All life, without exception, is short indeed. Let the vehicles be yours alone; let the dances and songs remain yours. “Man is not to be satisfied with wealth. Now that we have met you, we shall get wealth. We shall live as long as you will rule it. But the boon that is worth praying for by me is that alone. “Having reached the proximity of the undecaying immortals, what decaying mortal who dwells on this lower region, the earth, but knows of higher goals, will take delight in a long life while conscious of the worthlessness of music, disport, and the joy thereof? “O Death, tell us of that thing about which people entertain doubt in the context of the next world, and whose knowledge leads to a great result. Apart from this boon, which relates to the inscrutable thing, Naciketā does not pray for any other. ” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

"How can one know thus as to where It (the Self) is, for which both the brāhmaṇa and the kṣatriya become food, and for which Death takes the place of a curry?" Namaste

Death: “O Naciketā, this is for you the boon about the Fire that leads to heaven, for which you prayed through the second boon. People will speak of this Fire as yours indeed. O Naciketā, ask for the third boon." Naciketā: “This doubt that arises, consequent on the death of a man—some saying, ‘It exists,' and others saying, ‘It does not exist.' I would know this, under your instruction. This is the third of all the boons.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

“One who, getting connection with the three, piles up the Nāciketa fire thrice, and undertakes the three kinds of work, crosses over death. Getting knowledge of that Omniscient One who is born of Brahmā (Virāṭ), and realising Him, he attains this peace fully. One who performs the Nāciketa sacrifice thrice after having known these three factors, and he who having known thus, accomplishes the Nāciketa sacrifice, casts off the snares of Death even earlier, and crossing over sorrow, rejoices in heaven.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

“Death told him of the Fire that is the source of the world, the class and number of bricks, as also the manner of arranging the fire. And Naciketā repeated verbatim, with understanding, all these as they were spoken. Then being satisfied with this, Death said: “Feeling delighted, that high-souled one said to him, ‘Out of favor towards you, I now grant another boon. This fire will be known by your name indeed. And accept this multiformed necklace as well'.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

The categories of consciousness etc. described in the Upaniṣads form the background for the entire Vedas. Your consciousness, thinking, meditation and realization are only as good as your ontology. Thus, having a correct ontology of consciousness and being is crucial to success in Self-realization. Here we present our root ontology of consciousness and existence, which we have found to be very useful in researching, practicing, realizing and presenting the Upaniṣads. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

Thanks to Śrīpad Śaṅkarācārya's amazing commentary on Kaṭhopaniṣad, we were blessed with a deep insight that resolved an issue over 38 years old. Now our model of consciousness and Self-realization is finally complete and fully-functional, and we have completely recovered the state that was revealed by Śakti at the time of our First Path realization in 1984. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

After the last video, "What Is, Is; What Ain't, Ain't" I needed a break. I decided to wait and see if anyone responded appropriately. That finally happened, so this is the next step in the dialogue. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

A deep analysis by Śrīpad Śaṅkarācārya of Bhagavad-gītā 2.16. We study the verse in the traditional Upāniṣadik style with call-and-response chanting. nāsato vidyate bhāvo nābhāvo vidyate sataḥ ubhayor-api dṛṣṭo'ntas-tvanayos-tattva-darśibhiḥ "“There is no endurance of the nonexistent; there is no change in the eternal. Seers of the truth concluded this by studying the natures of both.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

That fire which is the means for the attainment of heaven and which is the support of the world, know it to be established in the intellect of the enlightened ones. NEW! Complete ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠transcriptions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of all our videos:  Get deep answers to your spiritual questions from our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Genie AI⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

You are not there, and nobody is struck with fear because of old age. Having transcended both hunger and thirst and crossed over sorrow, one rejoices in the heavenly world. NEW! Complete ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠transcriptions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of all our videos:  Get deep answers to your spiritual questions from our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Genie AI⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

We see the nobility of these characters, death and Nachiketa, that Nachiketa came voluntarily to the house of death. And so, death is treating him as an honored guest. Because, as we'll see as the story unfolds, Nachiketa is also extremely noble and has a fine character. And this will become obvious from the nature of the boons. NEW! Complete ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠transcriptions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of all our videos:  Get deep answers to your spiritual questions from our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Genie AI⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

Finally death speaks. And what kind of a person is he? What kind of a being is he?Well, first of all, he's an expansion of Shiva. Shiva as Ta gives distress to people by taking away their lives. But the problem is we created these lives in the first place, we fabricated them. So by the law of nature, what goes up, what will come down, what was made will become unmade. Who is born will also die. That's the law of the universe, that's the law of time. NEW! Complete ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠transcriptions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of all our videos:  Get deep answers to your spiritual questions from our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Genie AI⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

The scene shifts suddenly from the sacrifice, the sacrificial arena, where Nachiketa's father tells him, I send you, I give you unto death. And there's no explanation in the text, but Shankara Acharya explains, drawing information from subsequent shlokas, that he has been waiting there for three days because death was out on some errand. And so when death returns, his advisors or wives are speaking to him about the danger of having a brahmana in the house without serving him. NEW! Complete ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠transcriptions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of all our videos:  Get deep answers to your spiritual questions from our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Genie AI⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

Katha Upanishad as its santi form is sounded is actually something beyond all material calculation. It can't be understood. It is revealed knowledge. In other words, it talks about the spiritual existence. It talks about our relationship with God. It talks about death and what is after death. And finally, it talks about the human spirit and the actual origins and nature of consciousness and experience. NEW! Complete ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠transcriptions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of all our videos:  Get deep answers to your spiritual questions from our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Genie AI⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

So at the sacrifice Vajasravas, the son of one whose reputation is based on giving food, he's trying to outdo his father maybe, or he certainly is striving for a result to go to the heavenly planets, and as a result he's cutting a few corners in his sacrifice, giving away these old cows that are good for anything and are just going to be a burden on the Brahmins that receive them. NEW! Complete ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠transcriptions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of all our videos:  Get deep answers to your spiritual questions from our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Genie AI⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

The name of the Upanishad itself, Ka Ta. Ka, means width, and Ta is the name of Shiva. Ka Ta itself means a branch of the Yajur Veda, or the people who study that branch of Yajur Veda. And what does that have to do with? Death. It's no accident that Kata Upanishad has to do with death. NEW! Complete ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠transcriptions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of all our videos:  Get deep answers to your spiritual questions from our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Genie AI⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

The principle of Upanishad finds three primary expressions in the three meanings of the term Upanishad. According to Shankaracharya, the word Upanishad is derived by adding upa, near, and ni, with certainty, as prefixes, and kvip, as a suffix, to the root sad, meaning to split up, destroy, go, reach, attain, or loosen. NEW! Complete ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠transcriptions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of all our videos:  Get deep answers to your spiritual questions from our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Genie AI⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

The Katha Upanishad is a dialogue with death. The meaning of Katha with the dot under the T, the ordinary Katha without the dot means like stories, past times, instructions even, or things that were done, you know, like histories in the past. But Katha with the dot underneath it, when it's pronounced properly, it means distress. I had to dig deep into the Sanskrit dictionaries to find this. It means distress, but it's also a name of Shiva. So Shiva is death. NEW! Complete ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠transcriptions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of all our videos:  Get deep answers to your spiritual questions from our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Genie AI⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

In this section of the Mahābhārata, Sage Upamanyu, a resident of Kailāśa, is honoring the passing away of Bhīṣma by reciting a selection of the 10,000 names of Lord Śiva. These names were originally composed by Lord Brahmā in the early days of the universe. Sage Upamanyu introduces the significance and importance of these thousand and eight names of Lord Śiva to Kṛṣṇa, the assembled gods, sages, and devotees. In conclusion, he states that by listening to and contemplating upon these names, one can attain the fulfillment of all their desires. ⁠⁠⁠Śrī Śiva-Sahasranāmam Introduction Transcription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEW! Complete ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠transcriptions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of all our videos:  Get deep answers to your spiritual questions from our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Genie AI⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

Verse 26 of the Śiva-sahasranāmam praises Lord Śiva as the God of gods, the Ṛṣi of all ṛṣis, the sacrifice of all sacrifices, and the most auspicious of all auspicious things. It signifies that even the mightiest deities like Brahmā and Viṣṇu seek His intervention and blessings. Lord Śiva possesses supreme wisdom, transcending all other sages. He is the ultimate recipient of all offerings and devotional acts, representing the essence of worship. Additionally, Śiva is hailed as the epitome of auspiciousness, encompassing all positive energies and divine grace. These verses exalt Lord Śiva's unparalleled greatness and dominion over all aspects of existence. ⁠⁠⁠Śrī Śiva-Sahasranāmam Introduction Transcription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEW! Complete ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠transcriptions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of all our videos:  Get deep answers to your spiritual questions from our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Genie AI⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

The passage highlights the sacredness and purifying qualities of the holy name of Lord Śiva. It is described as the most auspicious thing and has the ability to cleanse the heart from all sins. Adyashakti Swami expresses their intention to recite the best hymn to the listener, acknowledging its power and significance. Chanting this holy name is believed to bring blessings and spiritual purification. ⁠⁠Śrī Śiva-Sahasranāmam Introduction Transcription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEW! Complete ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠transcriptions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of all our videos:  Get deep answers to your spiritual questions from our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Genie AI⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

The Śiva-sahasranām is a hymn composed by Brahmā, the creator of the universe, and is considered the foremost among all excellent hymns. It is dedicated to Lord Śiva, who is revered as the supreme deity and the god of all gods. The hymn consists of a thousand names that describe the attributes and manifestations of Lord Śiva. It has been passed down through Hindu mythology and tradition and is recited or chanted by devotees as a means of worship and spiritual practice. The Śiva-sahasranām holds a unique position among hymns due to its divine origin, its focus on Lord Śiva, and its profound spiritual significance. ⁠⁠Śrī Śiva-Sahasranāmam Introduction Transcription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEW! Complete ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠transcriptions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of all our videos:  Get deep answers to your spiritual questions from our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Genie AI⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

Śrī Śiva-sahasranāmam is a revered text containing a thousand names of Lord Śiva. Reciting and meditating upon these names is considered a form of yoga and the highest object of meditation. It is recommended as a constant japa practice, leading to spiritual knowledge and the realization of the highest mystery. By understanding and practicing these sacred names, one can attain the ultimate goal of liberation and union with the divine. Śrī Śiva-Sahasranāmam Introduction Transcription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEW! Complete ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠transcriptions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of all our videos:  Get deep answers to your spiritual questions from our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Genie AI⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

Chanting Śiva-sahasranāmam, the thousand names of Lord Śiva, offers numerous benefits to devotees. It helps to eliminate sins, leading to spiritual purification. Regular recitation can lead to liberation from the cycle of birth and death. Chanting also aids in the fulfillment of desires and manifests blessings from Lord Śiva. It enhances spiritual knowledge and understanding of the divine. The practice provides protection, instills fearlessness, and cultivates devotion and love for Lord Śiva. Engaging in this practice with sincerity and reverence brings spiritual growth and a closer connection with the divine. ⁠⁠Śrī Śiva-Sahasranāmam Introduction Transcription⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEW! Complete ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠transcriptions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of all our videos:  Get deep answers to your spiritual questions from our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Genie AI⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

In the Mahābhārata, during Bhīṣma's final moments, Upamanu was chosen as the reciter of the thousand names of Lord Śiva. Upamanu had obtained these names directly from Lord Śiva himself through severe austerities. This divine knowledge made him the most qualified reciter among the assembled personalities. The Śiva-sahasranāmam is a sacred compilation of these thousand names, each representing a divine aspect of Lord Śiva. Studying and chanting these names can invoke blessings and deepen one's connection with Lord Śiva. ⁠Śrī Śiva-Sahasranāmam Introduction Transcription⁠⁠⁠ NEW! Complete ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠transcriptions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of all our videos:  Get deep answers to your spiritual questions from our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Genie AI⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

In the introduction to Śiva-sahasranāmam, Sage Upamanyu conveys that the glory of Śiva cannot be fully expressed through language. Language is merely a symbol for something, and repeating words or labels cannot capture the essence or qualities of the object they represent. To truly understand and appreciate Śiva, one must directly connect with the divine presence beyond linguistic expressions. Śrī Śiva-Sahasranāmam Introduction Transcription⁠⁠ NEW! Complete ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠transcriptions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of all our videos:  Get deep answers to your spiritual questions from our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Genie AI --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

Upamanyu was chosen to recite the Śiva-sahasranāma during Bhīṣma's departure due to his qualifications and spiritual prowess. He was a renowned sage and disciple of Sage Vyāsa, known for his deep knowledge of scriptures. The recitation of the Śiva-sahasranāma was a sacred ritual to honor Lord Śiva, and Upamanyu's selection showcased his devotion and ability to invoke the divine. The event symbolized the spiritual themes in the Mahābhārata and emphasized the significance of devotion and divine connection in the characters' lives. Śrī Śiva-Sahasranāmam Introduction Transcription⁠ NEW! Complete ⁠⁠⁠⁠transcriptions⁠⁠⁠⁠ of all our videos:  Get deep answers to your spiritual questions from our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Genie AI --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

Namaste

In the first three lines of each verse, every word represents one of the sacred names of Śiva. Each of the five verses follows this pattern, with only the last line offering some explanatory context. Let's delve into each verse and explore their meanings together. ⁠Śrī Śiva-pañcakṣara-stotram text⁠ (85 KB PDF) ⁠Śrī Śiva-pañcakṣara-stotram slides⁠ (325 KB PDF) ⁠NEW! Complete transcriptions of all our videos⁠ Get deep answers to your spiritual questions from our ⁠Genie AI⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

Great for listening or reciting during Śiva-pūjā! Audio by the inimitable Srimate Subbulakshmi. "He who has the king of snakes as His garland and who has three eyes, He whose body is smeared with sacred ashes and who is the great Lord, He who is eternal, who is ever pure with the four directions as His clothes, Salutations to that Śiva, who is represented by the syllable “na." Śiva-pañcākṣara-stotram YouTube Playlist Series Transcription --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

The process of manifestation involves more than simply wishing for something. It requires a balanced approach that combines focused intention, aligned action, and an understanding of underlying beliefs and patterns. When applying the concept of GodGPT, the impressions and attitudes we absorb during the day become prompts that influence our thoughts and beliefs. By clarifying desires, setting empowering intentions, aligning beliefs, taking inspired action, practicing gratitude, and trusting the process, we can enhance our ability to manifest our goals effectively. Manifestation is a co-creative process that involves aligning our energy, thoughts, and actions with our desires, and it can lead to a more fulfilling life. GodGPT Series Transcription⁠ NEW! Complete ⁠⁠transcriptions⁠⁠ of all our videos:  Get deep answers to your spiritual questions from our ⁠⁠Genie AI --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

Consciousness is the subjective awareness of ourselves and the world around us. It encompasses our thoughts, emotions, sensations, and perceptions. Understanding and exploring consciousness can lead to personal growth, self-realization, and self-transcendence. Different disciplines and traditions offer their own perspectives on consciousness, such as seeing it as a universal force or studying its neural correlates in science. While consciousness provides insights, it may not explain every detail of fields like science, politics, or economics on its own. The exploration of consciousness can be a transformative journey that offers insights into our being and the nature of reality. GodGPT Series Transcription⁠ NEW! Complete ⁠⁠transcriptions⁠⁠ of all our videos Get deep answers to your spiritual questions from our ⁠⁠Genie AI --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

In a conversation, someone claimed that the four states of consciousness are sequential, but they didn't provide a source or respond to a question about where they got that idea. The origin of their belief is unclear. It's possible that they misunderstood or simplified the concept of states of consciousness, perceiving them as a linear progression rather than a more nuanced and interconnected phenomenon. This misunderstanding could be due to a lack of experience in self-observation, limited exposure to different perspectives, or challenges in expressing complex ideas through language. Misinterpretations and misconceptions are common in any field of study, including consciousness. It's important to encourage open dialogue, share knowledge, and explore diverse viewpoints to deepen our understanding of this complex topic. GodGPT Series Transcription⁠ NEW! Complete ⁠⁠transcriptions⁠⁠ of all our videos Get deep answers to your spiritual questions from our ⁠⁠Genie AI --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message

The concept of GodGPT serves as a metaphor for understanding the workings of God in the context of bhakti-sādhana. It suggests that God responds to our prompts not with words, but through states of being and consciousness. Bhakti, or devotion, is compared to cultivating svapna consciousness, which refers to a dreamlike awareness of the divine. In this state, the responses from GodGPT are experienced as transformative states of being, visions, insights, and a deep sense of connection with the divine. Through devotional practices, we nurture this svapna consciousness and open ourselves to the subtle and profound ways in which the divine communicates with us. The ultimate goal is to deepen our connection with the divine and awaken the svapna consciousness within us. GodGPT Series Transcription⁠ NEW! Complete ⁠⁠transcriptions⁠⁠ of all our videos:  Get deep answers to your spiritual questions from our ⁠⁠Genie AI --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message