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Māyā gives combinations and permutations of apparent enjoyment to every soul to exhaust that person's idea that "I can enjoy separately from Kṛṣṇa." Queen Kuntī says: 'janmaiśvarya-śruta-śrībhir edhamāna-madaḥ pumān naivārhaty abhidhātuṁ vai tvām akiñcana-gocaram (SB 1.8.26).' We should be very, very humble, because Māyā can sneak into our lives at any time, and one of the ways she sneaks in is through the door of pride. There are some attitudes that we can be very careful about and avoid, like "My preaching is better than everybody else's," or "In general, I'm just better than other people," and become proud. Another one is, "I'm liberated. Why am I liberated? I'm in ISKCON. I'm initiated. I'm beautiful. I'm smart. I'm a Brahmin." I may also justify cheating: "Although there are these principles, I've been here a long time, I've seen many things. Give me a break. I know these things, and I am okay. I'm liberated, I'm entitled." So pride opens the door for Māyā, and then justification allows her to stay inside. It's like, "It's okay, because I'm liberated. It doesn't matter. Who are these people? Mangal Arti, going 16 rounds. Who do they think they are? I know everything. And laxity—being lazy, lazy about following the regulative principles, not strict. Here's a way to close the door on Māyā: "I am not liberated." Say that, "I'm not liberated." "I am a servant of the servant of the servant a million times removed." Prabhupāda says, "When you think, 'I'm the servant of the servant of the servant of the servant, a million times removed,' then you're liberated." But always say, "I'm not liberated." Always say, "I'm not liberated." And also, we shouldn't justify, and don't be lazy. Be careful. Prabhupāda says that besides practicing the rules and regulations in devotional service, you should also be careful. And we should also fortify ourselves by very strong sādhana. Prabhupāda writes in the Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta that if we don't read all the books, then we'll fall down. ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/ https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/ https://thefourquestionsbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark #spiritualpowerofmeditation #spiritualteachersonyoutube #spiritualhabits #spiritualclarity #bhagavadgita #srimadbhagavatam #spiritualbeings #kttvg #keepthetranscendentalvibrationgoing #spiritualpurpose

Please donate to the show!We kick off a series on our economy with a fascinating conversation with Dr. Noam Maggor, a professor of American history at the Queen Mary University of London. We talk about his book, Brahmin Capitalism, covering topics like the history of the economy and of capitalism in Massachusetts, how the past can help us understand our current economic realities, and what lessons we can learn to shape the future of Massachusetts for the better.You're listening to Incorruptible Mass. Our goal is to help people transform state politics: we investigate why it's so broken, imagine what we could have here in MA if we fixed it, and report on how you can get involved.To stay informed:Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@theincorruptibles6939Subscribe to the podcast at https://incorruptible-mass.buzzsprout.com/Sign up to get updates at http://ww12.incorruptiblemass.org/podcast?usid=18&utid=30927978072Donate to the show at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/impodcast

Today returning on Sense of Soul we have Padma Aon Prakasha he is an evolutionary catalyst and wisdom author bringing together ancient wisdom and modern science. Padma's books, music and multimedia are drawn from the traditions he has been initiated into. His books include: The Power of Shakti, Womb Wisdom, Sacred Relationships (Inner Traditions), The Christ Blueprint, The Nine Eyes of Light: Ascension Keys from Egypt (NAB/Random House), Dimensions of Love, Shiva's Hologram: The Maheshwara Sutra and The Science of Sound (O Books). Since 1997 he has presented, lectured and taught in 20 countries worldwide.  After being initiated into the Brahmin lineage at age 4, he read the Bhagavad Gita followed by the Bible at age 7 and a whole host of spiritual teachings by age 11. When he was 21 he had an experience of the AUM and God Consciousness that changed his life forever, followed by a direct and unexpected meeting with Christ Yeshua. Shortly after this, Padma was initiated in India through a Near Death Experience in Badrinath by Master Babaji, and into the Saivite Lineage in Kedarnath. Further Initiations into Saivite Tantra and the RK Veda through the Arunachala Sampradaya and Ganesha followed. Padma was also Initiated into Tibetan Tantras through female teachers Prem Prabhuta and Margot Anand, and is an Initiate in the Order of Melchizedek. Padma's most powerful ‘formal' Initiations came through Sri Om, an Awakened teacher in London from the Lineage of Buddha Maitreya, associated with the enlightened wisdom of many traditions. After this, Padma sat in Samadhi, the highest form of bliss meditation, for two months, 16 hours a day. Samadhi activates the pineal gland and many dormant gifts within us, which Padma then demonstrated through his numerous books, workshops and transmissions over the ensuing years. https://padmaaon.com Visit www.senseofsoulpodcast.com

After the Buddha realized awakening he remained for several weeks meditating at Bodhgaya to fathom his realization in all aspects. Hear more about how the Buddha reflected, how he saw the cosmos and who were the beings who met the Buddha first after his awakening.0:00 The first week after awakening: The Buddha reflects about dependent origination.15:54 The second week after awakening: The Buddha surveys the cosmos and sees all beings burning with desire, aversion and delusion and afflicted by becoming.24:25 The third week: The Buddha meets a Brahmin and gives him a short teaching about how to become a true Brahmin.26:02 The fourth week: A great rainstorm comes and the Naga-King Mucalinda (A Serpent or Dragon like spirit from the lowest heavenly realm) protects the Buddha from the weather.28:24 The fifth week: Two Merchants, Bhallika & Tapussa, meet the Buddha, offer him the first meal after his awakening and become the first two male lay disciples of the Buddha.31:46 The sixth week: Mara, the evil one tries to challenge the Buddha, but has to leave sad and dejected because he has been defeated.33:56 The seventh week: The Buddha reflects about the practice that lead him to awakening The five spiritual faculties (Indriyas) and the four foundations of mindfulness (Satipatthana).Brahma Sahampati, a non-returner from Suddhavasa realm appears to the Buddha and expresses his approval.42:53 The Buddha sees that there is no other being with a higher spiritual attainment than him that he could honour, so he decides to dwell honouring and venerating the Dhamma, the law of nature that he discovered and taught.47:41 Brahma Sahampati requests the Buddha to teach.He surveys the cosmos with the eyes of a Buddha out of compassion and sees that there are being that are easy to teach and difficult to teach, some with good attributes and some with bad attributes. Just like lotus plants in a pond where some lotus plants are growing under the water and some have emerged from the water and stand unsullied by the water.After the Buddha sees that there are beings who are capable to understand him, he makes the momentous decision to teach the path to awakening that he found himself to others out of compassion, which influenced the lives of billions of people in the last 2500 years.The Suttas can be found in Udana 1;1-4, Udana 2;1 and Udana 3;10.https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/ud/index.htmlIn the Mahavagga of the Vinaya Pitaka:https://www.dhammatalks.org/vinaya/Mv/MvI.html#burmese4Samyutta Nikaya 4;1 and S 4;24 and 25https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/SN/SN4_1.htmlhttps://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/SN/SN4_24.htmlhttps://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/SN/SN4_25.htmlSamyutta Nikaya 47;43 and 48;57 where the Buddha reflects about the practice that led him to awakeningSamyutta Nikaya 6;2 where the Buddha decides to live revering the Dhamma itselfhttps://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/SN/SN6_2.htmlMORE INFO:Dhammagiri Website: ⁠https://www.dhammagiri.net⁠ Dhammagiri YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@dhammatalksatdhammagiri8724 Dhammagiri Newsletter: ⁠https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter.

Back in 2016, Joan Williams, distinguished professor of law (emerita) at UC Law San Francisco, wrote an essay for the Harvard Business Review on why President Donald Trump attracted so many non-college voters. It went viral with almost four million views, becoming the most-read article in the 90-year history of the publication.Williams' new book, Outclassed: How the Left Lost the Working Class and How to Win Them Back, outlines how the seemingly common view that her fellow progressives must abandon their social causes to win back those non-college-educated voters is wrong. What is required, she argues, is a renewed understanding of class. She introduces her conceptualization of the “diploma divide,” or the gap between Americans with and without college degrees. Her worldview divides the electorate into three class-based groups: the college-educated, upper-class “Brahmin left”, the low-income working (middle) class, and the right-wing merchant class, which pushes for economic policies that benefit the rich. Her argument is that a new coalition between the latter two has shifted politics to the right.In this week's Capitalisn't episode, Luigi and Bethany invite Williams to discuss whether our society indeed breaks down so neatly. If it does, how does her breakdown help us understand recent electoral shifts and trends in populism and why the left is on the losing end of both? As she writes in her book and discusses in the episode, “[the Brahmin] left's anger is coded as righteous. Why is non-elite anger discounted as “grievance?” Together, their conversation sheds light on how the left can win back voters without compromising on progressive values.Over the last four years, Capitalisn't has interviewed conservative thinkers like Oren Cass, Patrick Deneen, and Sohrab Ahmari to understand how the political right developed a new platform after President Joe Biden's victory in 2020. With this episode, we begin the same project with the left by asking: What could be the economic basis for a new progressive platform?Show Notes:Read an excerpt from Joan Williams' new book, “Outclassed: How the Left Lost the Working Class and How to Win Them Back,” out now at St. Martin's PressQuiz: “Are You in a Class Bubble?”What So Many People Don't Get About the U.S. Working Class, by Joan Williams, Harvard Business Review, November 10, 2016

Achieving Liberation through Svadharma: Krishna's Revolutionary Path to Self-RealizationWhat You'll DiscoverIn this transformative exploration of Bhagavad Gita verses 18.41-18.48, we unveil the profound path of liberation through Svadharma--the revolutionary teaching that shows how embracing your natural duties becomes the gateway to spiritual freedom. Lord Krishna reveals to Arjuna that true liberation doesn't require abandoning the world but rather engaging with it through the lens of your authentic nature and divine service.This ancient wisdom demonstrates how liberation through Svadharma offers a practical alternative to traditional renunciation. Instead of viewing worldly responsibilities as obstacles to enlightenment, Krishna shows how performing our natural duties with devotion and detachment becomes the very means of transcendence. "By performing one's duties through their natural occupation," Krishna teaches, "one worships the Creator and attains perfection."The path of liberation through Svadharma recognizes four distinct temperaments within the Varanashrama framework, each offering unique opportunities for spiritual growth. Whether you're naturally inclined toward the Brahmin's path of wisdom and teaching, the Kshatriya's path of protection and leadership, the Vaishya's path of resource stewardship, or the Shudra's path of skilled service, your authentic nature becomes your vehicle for liberation.The revolutionary aspect of liberation through Svadharma lies in Krishna's declaration that "Better is one's own duty, though imperfectly performed, than the duty of another well performed." This teaching liberates us from the spiritual comparison trap, affirming that your unique path, however humble it may appear, offers the most direct route to self-realization.In our modern world of career confusion and spiritual seeking, liberation through Svadharma provides urgently needed clarity. This podcast reveals why so many feel spiritually unfulfilled despite following conventional wisdom about success and achievement. When we attempt to live someone else's dharma, we create internal conflict that blocks our natural flow toward liberation.Through Krishna's fire-and-smoke analogy, you'll discover why every sincere effort aligned with your nature carries transformative power, even when it appears imperfect. The teachings include practical methods for:Recognizing your authentic temperament and callingTransforming daily activities into spiritual practiceFinding deep fulfillment through aligned actionAchieving psychological flow and inner peaceLiberation through Svadharma reveals that we need not choose between worldly engagement and spiritual freedom. When we align our outer activities with our inner nature and offer all results to the divine, ordinary life becomes extraordinary, and each moment offers an opportunity for transcendence.Discover how this timeless wisdom can guide you to authentic success, inner peace, and ultimate liberation.~ krsnadaasa (Servant of Krishna)

Episode Description Sign up to receive this Unreached of the Day podcast sent to you:  https://unreachedoftheday.org/resources/podcast/ People Group Summary: https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/19988/IN #PrayforZERO is a podcast Sponsor.         https://prayforzero.com/ Take your place in history! We could be the generation to translate God's Word into every language. YOUR prayers can make this happen.  Take your first step and sign the Prayer Wall to receive the weekly Pray For Zero Journal:  https://prayforzero.com/prayer-wall/#join Pray for the largest Frontier People Groups (FPG): Visit JoshuaProject.net/frontier#podcast provides links to podcast recordings of the prayer guide for the 31 largest FPGs.  Go31.org/FREE provides the printed prayer guide for the largest 31 FPGs along with resources to support those wanting to enlist others in pray

You can order "Rituals of a Happy Soul” here: https://amzn.in/d/9YRWRYNDeepanshu Giri, an engineer by education, is the founder of Lunar Astro Vedic Academy. Coming from a Brahmin family with a seven-generation legacy in astrology and Ayurveda, he took a sabbatical in 2017-18 to fully dedicate himself to astrology. In 2018, he started Lunar Astro to share his knowledge, quickly gaining a global following for his unique approach. You can follow Deepanshu on:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LunarastroWebsite https://lunarastro.org/In this episode, Vinamre and Deepanshu talk about -- Simple rituals like the Upward Triangle Ritual, the Open Sky Ritual, and the Ritual of Goodbye help achieve mindfulness and emotional balance.- Understanding the Air (Vayu), Fire (Agni), Water, Earth, and Ether (Akash) elements is crucial for managing energy and maintaining harmony.- Practical strategies were shared to prevent energy drain and enhance personal equilibrium.Forgiveness is emphasized as a key practice to release emotions and foster peace.- Symbolic tools like the Star Yantra and concepts such as Ras Lok enhance focus and improve the effectiveness of rituals.- Rituals are a powerful way to manifest positivity, promote growth, and cultivate a strong, confident mindset.For a deeper understanding of rituals, elements, and their role in energy and happiness, don't miss this episode.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction01:13 – Idea behind writing this book07:38 – Something unusual will happen to you when you read this book15:58 – The story of the "Red Bicycle"19:08 – Managing your energy22:26 – A hack to automatically feel happy33:24 – How you can let everything out36:13 – What stops people from letting emotions out39:51 – Energy imbalance in great people44:13 – Osho's idea of creation50:19 – How to stop draining your energy52:53 – What is the air (Vayu) element?59:17 – Why reading books is important1:02:43 – What is the fire (Agni) element?1:06:03 – Why rituals are important1:11:07 – What is true emotional independence?1:17:48 – Symptoms of a bad water element1:19:28 – What is bad Earth and good Earth element?1:21:22 – What is the ether (Akash) element?1:24:03 – The Upward Triangle Ritual before hawan1:27:10 – Significance of the Star Yantra1:30:43 – What is Ras Lok?1:31:34 – The remedy of forgiveness1:33:21 – What is the Open Sky Ritual?1:34:01 – The Ritual of Goodbye1:36:07 – How can you manifest things in your life?1:37:43 – Simple rituals to follow in daily life1:42:01 – What is the king mentality?1:43:00 – His happiness level after following these rituals1:45:23 – Conclusion====================================================================This is the official channel for Dostcast, a podcast by Vinamre Kasanaa. Connect with meLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaaDostcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/Dostcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcastDostcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557567524054====================================================================Contact UsFor business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com

Episode Description Sign up to receive this Unreached of the Day podcast sent to you:  https://unreachedoftheday.org/resources/podcast/ People Group Summary: https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/20056/NP #PrayforZERO is a podcast Sponsor.         https://prayforzero.com/ Take your place in history! We could be the generation to translate God's Word into every language. YOUR prayers can make this happen.  Take your first step and sign the Prayer Wall to receive the weekly Pray For Zero Journal:  https://prayforzero.com/prayer-wall/#join Pray for the largest Frontier People Groups (FPG): Visit JoshuaProject.net/frontier#podcast provides links to podcast recordings of the prayer guide for the 31 largest FPGs.  Go31.org/FREE provides the printed prayer guide for the largest 31 FPGs along with resources to support those wanting to enlist others in pray

Sunny's journey from the brink of suicide to becoming a missionary in America will leave you breathless. Born into a broken Hindu family in India, he witnessed his mother's crippling depression, his father's alcoholism and financial ruin, and his sister's suicide attempts – all before he turned 18.When his mother finally left as she had long threatened, Sunny found himself on a rooftop ready to end his life. In that desperate moment, he made one last plea: "Jesus, if you are alive, save me and my family." What happened next defies explanation – his childhood friend, with whom he'd had no contact for six years, suddenly appeared, explaining he felt inexplicably compelled to find Sunny at that exact moment.This divine appointment led to a 40-minute encounter with Jesus that completely transformed Sunny without changing any of his external circumstances. The depression, hatred, and hopelessness that had defined his existence vanished, replaced by supernatural joy. Even more remarkably, his entire family eventually came to Christ – his mother emerged from depression, his parents reconciled, and his sister and brother-in-law (from a high-caste Brahmin family) embraced faith.By 23, Sunny had planted his first church, beginning a ministry that would grow to include multiple congregations across India and South Africa. Now, following a vivid dream where he saw America bleeding and Jesus calling for healing, Sunny has brought his ministry to Denver, Colorado – arriving with nothing but faith and a conviction that "the comfortable church is more at risk than the persecuted church."Don't miss our 100th episode next week on Easter Sunday featuring a special conversation with my husband Chris, my brother, and my brother-in-law. Then in two weeks, Sunny returns to share more about his mission to bring spiritual revival to America.Watch the entire episode

Episode Description Sign up to receive this Unreached of the Day podcast sent to you:  https://unreachedoftheday.org/resources/podcast/ People Group Summary: https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/19985   #PrayforZERO is a podcast Sponsor.         https://prayforzero.com/ Take your place in history! We could be the generation to translate God's Word into every language. YOUR prayers can make this happen.  Take your first step and sign the Prayer Wall to receive the weekly Pray For Zero Journal:  https://prayforzero.com/prayer-wall/#join Pray for the largest Frontier People Groups (FPG): Visit JoshuaProject.net/frontier#podcast provides links to podcast recordings of the prayer guide for the 31 largest FPGs.  Go31.org/FREE provides the printed prayer guide for the largest 31 FPGs along with resources to support those wanting to enlist others in prayer for FPGs

The Other Rāma (SUNY Press, 2020) presents a systematic analysis of the myth cycle of Paraśurāma ("Rāma with the Axe"), an avatára of Viṣṇu best known for decapitating his own mother and annihilating twenty-one generations of the Katriya warrior caste in an extermination campaign frequently referred to as "genocide" by modern scholars. Compared to Rāma and Ka, the other human forms of Viṣṇu, Paraśurāma has a much darker reputation, with few temples devoted to him and scant worshippers. He has also attracted far less scholarly attention. But dozens of important castes and clans across the subcontinent claim Paraśurāma as the originator of their bloodline, and his mother, Reukā, is worshipped in the form of a severed head throughout South India. Using the tools of comparative mythology and psychoanalysis, Brian Collins identifies three major motifs in the mythology of Paraśurāma: his hybrid status as a Brahmin warrior, his act of matricide, and his bloody one-man war to cleanse the earth of Katriyas. Collins considers a wide variety of representations of the myth, from its origins in the Mahābhārata to contemporary debates online. He also examines Paraśurāma alongside the Wandering Jew of European legend and Psycho's matricidal serial killer Norman Bates. He examines why mythmakers once elevated this transgressive and antisocial figure to the level of an avatāra and why he still holds such fascination for a world that continues to grapple with mass killings and violence against women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

Follow Dostcast on Spotify and stay tuned for exclusive Spotify episodes. You can also listen to the podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Twky3dKKvOf8A2FXLzvzy?si=0Ih4drNlQ4GuglBIruDsmgDeepanshu Giri, an engineer by education, is the founder of Lunar Astro Vedic Academy. Coming from a Brahmin family with a seven-generation legacy in astrology and Ayurveda, he took a sabbatical in 2017-18 to fully dedicate himself to astrology. In 2018, he started Lunar Astro to share his knowledge, quickly gaining a global following for his unique approach. You can follow Deepanshu on:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LunarastroWebsite https://lunarastro.org/In this episode, Vinamre and Deepanshu talk about -- Saturn in Pisces and its impact on the world, including effects on the U.S., India's economy, and political stability in 2026- Whether Saturn will bring a tech boom in India's defense sector and where Indians should invest during this period- Why Neptune and Uranus are not used in Vedic astrology, the significance of Prana Koshas, and the deeper meaning of Pisces- Signs of a strong vs. weak Pisces, how to maximize Saturn's lessons, and why returning to originality is crucial- The future of technology, the impact on birth rates and economic growth, long-distance travel trends, and the importance of gratitude during this periodFor deep insights into Saturn in Pisces, its impact on the world, technology, investments, and astrology, don't miss this episode.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - Impact of Saturn's transit into Pisces (March 29) 08:33 - Which planets define the theme of the next year? 16:28 - Lessons from Saturn in Aquarius 22:47 - Why don't we use Neptune and Uranus in Vedic astrology? 24:45 - Saturn in Pisces – Its effect on the U.S. and the world 32:51 - Will Saturn bring a tech boom in India's defense sector? 38:18 - Where should Indians invest during this period? 41:28 - Pisces sign and advice for influencers 49:22 - What are Prana Koshas? 57:15 - What will happen during Saturn in Pisces? 1:00:55 - The future of technology with Saturn in Pisces 1:03:18 - The deeper meaning of Pisces in astrology 1:08:04 - Will there be government instability in 2026? 1:08:50 - How will Saturn in Pisces impact birth rates and economic growth? 1:11:50 - Understanding different types of Pisces placements 1:17:15 - Signs of a strong Pisces 1:19:36 - Returning to originality under Saturn in Pisces 1:21:14 - Signs of a weak Pisces 1:23:51 - How to maximize Saturn's lessons if your Pisces is weak 1:28:56 - The future of long-distance travel under Saturn in Pisces 1:37:05 - Conclusion====================================================================This is the official channel for Dostcast, a podcast by Vinamre Kasanaa. Connect with meLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaaDostcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/Dostcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcastDostcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557567524054====================================================================Contact UsFor business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com

Kamrin Huban transitioned from 22 years in global fashion operations with adidas, Coach, and Brahmin to launch her leadership coaching business five years ago. Kamrin specializes in guiding seasoned corporate women through transformative change, enhancing leadership impact, and gaining clarity on future goals and life direction.In this episode, Carole Jean Whittington chats with Kamrin about her journey from major retail brands to becoming a leadership coach for seasoned corporate women. Kamrin shares her experience with ADHD, toxic workplaces, and other challenges by leveraging her curiosity and leadership expertise, ultimately discovering her calling to help women gain clarity and navigate transformative career changes.

ਧਨਾਸਰੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ॥ ਕਾਇਆ ਕਾਗਦੁ ਮਨੁ ਪਰਵਾਣਾ ॥ ਸਿਰ ਕੇ ਲੇਖ ਨ ਪੜੈ ਇਆਣਾ ॥ ਦਰਗਹ ਘੜੀਅਹਿ ਤੀਨੇ ਲੇਖ ॥ ਖੋਟਾ ਕਾਮਿ ਨ ਆਵੈ ਵੇਖੁ ॥੧॥ ਨਾਨਕ ਜੇ ਵਿਚਿ ਰੁਪਾ ਹੋਇ ॥ ਖਰਾ ਖਰਾ ਆਖੈ ਸਭੁ ਕੋਇ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ ਕਾਦੀ ਕੂੜੁ ਬੋਲਿ ਮਲੁ ਖਾਇ ॥ ਬ੍ਰਾਹਮਣੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਜੀਆ ਘਾਇ ॥ ਜੋਗੀ ਜੁਗਤਿ ਨ ਜਾਣੈ ਅੰਧੁ ॥ ਤੀਨੇ ਓਜਾੜੇ ਕਾ ਬੰਧੁ ॥੨॥ ਸੋ ਜੋਗੀ ਜੋ ਜੁਗਤਿ ਪਛਾਣੈ ॥ ਗੁਰ ਪਰਸਾਦੀ ਏਕੋ ਜਾਣੈ ॥ ਕਾਜੀ ਸੋ ਜੋ ਉਲਟੀ ਕਰੈ ॥ ਗੁਰ ਪਰਸਾਦੀ ਜੀਵਤੁ ਮਰੈ ॥ ਸੋ ਬ੍ਰਾਹਮਣੁ ਜੋ ਬ੍ਰਹਮੁ ਬੀਚਾਰੈ ॥ ਆਪਿ ਤਰੈ ਸਗਲੇ ਕੁਲ ਤਾਰੈ ॥੩॥ ਦਾਨਸਬੰਦੁ ਸੋਈ ਦਿਲਿ ਧੋਵੈ ॥ ਮੁਸਲਮਾਣੁ ਸੋਈ ਮਲੁ ਖੋਵੈ ॥ ਪੜਿਆ ਬੂਝੈ ਸੋ ਪਰਵਾਣੁ ॥ ਜਿਸੁ ਸਿਰਿ ਦਰਗਹ ਕਾ ਨੀਸਾਣੁ ॥੪॥੫॥੭॥ ਅਰਥ: ਇਹ ਮਨੁੱਖਾ ਸਰੀਰ (ਮਾਨੋ) ਇਕ ਕਾਗ਼ਜ਼ ਹੈ, ਅਤੇ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਦਾ ਮਨ (ਸਰੀਰ-ਕਾਗ਼ਜ਼ ਉਤੇ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਹੋਇਆ) ਦਰਗਾਹੀ ਪਰਵਾਨਾ ਹੈ। ਪਰ ਮੂਰਖ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਆਪਣੇ ਮੱਥੇ ਦੇ ਇਹ ਲੇਖ ਨਹੀਂ ਪੜ੍ਹਦਾ (ਭਾਵ, ਇਹ ਸਮਝਣ ਦਾ ਜਤਨ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਰਦਾ ਕਿ ਉਸ ਦੇ ਪਿਛਲੇ ਕੀਤੇ ਕਰਮਾਂ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ ਕਿਹੋ ਜਿਹੇ ਸੰਸਕਾਰ-ਲੇਖ ਉਸ ਦੇ ਮਨ ਵਿਚ ਮੌਜੂਦ ਹਨ ਜੋ ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਹੁਣ ਹੋਰ ਪ੍ਰੇਰਨਾ ਕਰ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ) । ਮਾਇਆ ਦੇ ਤਿੰਨ ਗੁਣਾਂ ਦੇ ਅਸਰ ਹੇਠ ਰਹਿ ਕੇ ਕੀਤੇ ਹੋਏ ਕੰਮਾਂ ਦੇ ਸੰਸਕਾਰ ਰੱਬੀ ਨਿਯਮ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ ਹਰੇਕ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਦੇ ਮਨ ਵਿਚ ਉੱਕਰੇ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ। ਪਰ ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਵੇਖ (ਜਿਵੇਂ ਕੋਈ ਖੋਟਾ ਸਿੱਕਾ ਕੰਮ ਨਹੀਂ ਆਉਂਦਾ, ਤਿਵੇਂ ਖੋਟੇ ਕੀਤੇ ਕੰਮਾਂ ਦਾ) ਖੋਟਾ ਸੰਸਕਾਰ-ਲੇਖ ਭੀ ਕੰਮ ਨਹੀਂ ਆਉਂਦਾ।੧।ਹੇ ਨਾਨਕ! ਜੇ ਰੁਪਏ ਆਦਿਕ ਸਿੱਕੇ ਵਿਚ ਚਾਂਦੀ ਹੋਵੇ ਤਾਂ ਹਰ ਕੋਈ ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਖਰਾ ਸਿੱਕਾ ਆਖਦਾ ਹੈ (ਇਸੇ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਜਿਸ ਮਨ ਵਿਚ ਪਵਿਤ੍ਰਤਾ ਹੋਵੇ, ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਖਰਾ ਆਖਿਆ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ) ।੧।ਰਹਾਉ।ਕਾਜ਼ੀ (ਜੇ ਇਕ ਪਾਸੇ ਤਾਂ ਇਸਲਾਮੀ ਧਰਮ ਦਾ ਨੇਤਾ ਹੈ ਤੇ ਦੂਜੇ ਪਾਸੇ ਹਾਕਮ ਭੀ ਹੈ, ਰਿਸ਼ਵਤ ਦੀ ਖ਼ਾਤਰ ਸ਼ਰਈ ਕਾਨੂੰਨ ਬਾਰੇ) ਝੂਠ ਬੋਲ ਕੇ ਹਰਾਮ ਦਾ ਮਾਲ (ਰਿਸ਼ਵਤ) ਖਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ। ਬ੍ਰਾਹਮਣਾਂ (ਕ੍ਰੋੜਾਂ ਸ਼ੂਦਰ-ਅਖਵਾਂਦੇ) ਬੰਦਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਦੁਖੀ ਕਰ ਕਰ ਕੇ ਤੀਰਥ-ਇਸ਼ਨਾਨ (ਭੀ) ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ। ਜੋਗੀ ਭੀ ਅੰਨ੍ਹਾ ਹੈ ਤੇ ਜੀਵਨ ਦੀ ਜਾਚ ਨਹੀਂ ਜਾਣਦਾ। (ਇਹ ਤਿੰਨੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਵਲੋਂ ਧਰਮ-ਨੇਤਾ ਹਨ, ਪਰ) ਇਹਨਾਂ ਤਿੰਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਹੀ ਅੰਦਰ ਆਤਮਕ ਜੀਵਨ ਵਲੋਂ ਸੁੰਞ ਹੀ ਸੁੰਞ ਹੈ।੨।ਅਸਲ ਜੋਗੀ ਉਹ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਜੀਵਨ ਦੀ ਸਹੀ ਜਾਚ ਸਮਝਦਾ ਹੈ ਤੇ ਗੁਰੂ ਦੀ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਨਾਲ ਇਕ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਨਾਲ ਡੂੰਘੀ ਸਾਂਝ ਪਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ। ਕਾਜ਼ੀ ਉਹ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਨੂੰ ਹਰਾਮ ਦੇ ਮਾਲ ਵਲੋਂ ਮੋੜਦਾ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਗੁਰੂ ਦੀ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਨਾਲ ਦੁਨੀਆ ਵਿਚ ਰਹਿੰਦਾ ਹੋਇਆ ਦੁਨਿਆਵੀ ਖ਼ਾਹਸ਼ਾਂ ਵਲੋਂ ਪਰਤਦਾ ਹੈ। ਬ੍ਰਾਹਮਣ ਉਹ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਸਰਬ-ਵਿਆਪਕ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਵਿਚ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਜੋੜਦਾ ਹੈ, ਇਸ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਆਪ ਭੀ ਸੰਸਾਰ-ਸਮੁੰਦਰ ਵਿਚੋਂ ਪਾਰ ਲੰਘਦਾ ਹੈ ਤੇ ਆਪਣੀਆਂ ਸਾਰੀਆਂ ਕੁਲਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਭੀ ਲੰਘਾ ਲੈਂਦਾ ਹੈ।੩।ਉਹੀ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਅਕਲਮੰਦ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਆਪਣੇ ਦਿਲ ਵਿਚ ਟਿਕੀ ਹੋਈ ਬੁਰਾਈ ਨੂੰ ਦੂਰ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ। ਉਹੀ ਮੁਸਲਮਾਨ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਮਨ ਵਿਚੋਂ ਵਿਕਾਰਾਂ ਦੀ ਮੈਲ ਦੀ ਨਾਸ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ। ਉਹੀ ਵਿਦਵਾਨ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਜੀਵਨ ਦਾ ਸਹੀ ਰਸਤਾ ਸਮਝਦਾ ਹੈ, ਉਸ ਦੇ ਮੱਥੇ ਉਤੇ ਦਰਗਾਹ ਦਾ ਟਿੱਕਾ ਲੱਗਦਾ ਹੈ ਉਹੀ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਦੀ ਹਜ਼ੂਰੀ ਵਿਚ ਕਬੂਲ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ।੪।DHANAASAREE, FIRST MEHL:The body is the paper, and the mind is the inscription written upon it. The ignorant fool does not read what is written on his forehead. In the Court of the Lord, three inscriptions are recorded. Behold, the counterfeit coin is worthless there. || 1 || O Nanak, if there is silver in it, then everyone proclaims, “It is genuine, it is genuine.” || 1 || Pause || The Qazi tells lies and eats filth; the Brahmin kills and then takes cleansing baths. The Yogi is blind, and does not know the Way. The three of them devise their own destruction. || 2 || He alone is a Yogi, who understands the Way. By Guru's Grace, he knows the One Lord. He alone is a Qazi, who turns away from the world, and who, by Guru's Grace, remains dead while yet alive. He alone is a Brahmin, who contemplates God. He saves himself, and saves all his generations as well. || 3 || One who cleanses his own mind is wise. One who cleanses himself of impurity is a Muslim. One who reads and understands is acceptable. Upon his forehead is the Insignia of the Court of the Lord. || 4 || 5 || 7 ||

pWotD Episode 2849: Sambhaji Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 332,718 views on Tuesday, 18 February 2025 our article of the day is Sambhaji.Sambhaji (Sambhajiraje Shivajiraje Bhonsle, Marathi pronunciation: [saːmˈbʱaːdʑiː ˈbʱos(ə)le]; c.14 May 1657 – 11 March 1689), also known as Shambhuraje, was the second Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire, ruling from 1681 to 1689. He was the eldest son of Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha kingdom. He was confined by his father at Panhala Fort, reportedly for his addiction to sensual pleasures or violating a Brahmin woman. He later defected to the Mughal Empire and served under Diler Khan in the Battle of Bhupalgarh against Shivaji. He ascended the throne following his father's death, with his rule being largely shaped by the ongoing wars between the Marathas and the Mughal Empire, as well as other neighbouring powers such as the Siddi of Janjira, the Wadiyars of Mysore and the Portuguese Empire in Goa. Early on, Marathas under Sambhaji attacked and disrupted supply lines and raided into the Mughal territory, although they were unsuccessful in taking over main forts. In 1683, he invaded Portuguese Goa, during which Maratha soldiers raped Christian women and later sold captured men and women to Arabs and the Dutch. In the same year, Sambhaji executed 24 members of influential families including top government ministers after discovering a plot to poison him.: 106  By 1685, Mughals had gradually pushed back Sambhaji's forces by taking over their strongholds. Desertions became common by the end of his reign, and he had alienated Maratha deshmukhs by burning villages to deny supplies to the Portuguese. In 1688, he was captured by Mughal forces and executed. His brother Rajaram I succeeded him as Chhatrapati and continued the Mughal–Maratha Wars.: 80, 91–95 This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:51 UTC on Wednesday, 19 February 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Sambhaji on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm long-form Patrick.

Hello, and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience.I'm your host, Jordan Youkilis, and in this episode, I interview my professor, Dr. Sue Brown, on Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's commentary on the Bhagavad Gita. This episode serves as part of the Maharishi Vedic Science miniseries, so if you enjoy this discussion, check out the rest of the series in episodes 47-53.In this conversation, Dr. Brown and I discuss the Bhagavad Gita's setting on a battlefield, the ultimate location of conflict and extreme differences. We discuss how the battlefield is symbolic of the challenges people face in the world. Dr. Brown describes how to go inward to the field of unity in order to transcend these conflicts.Next, we consider this act of transcending as the essence of the Bhagavad Gita, and the practice of Transcendental Meditation as a pathway for avoiding war. Sue describes Chapter 2, Verses 45 and 48 as master keys to unlocking the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita. We discuss the events of the Gita in the broader context of the Mahabharata in which they take place.From there, Dr. Brown explains how Maharishi's commentary differs from those of other sages throughout the ages. We consider the universal field of consciousness, which our individual brains reflect. We discuss how Krishna helps Arjuna navigate the conflict between his heart and mind, between the collective consciousness demands for him to defend his people while also having compassion for the family members on the opposing force whom he must kill. Dr. Brown and I discuss how the human dilemmas captured in the Bhagavad Gita are universal issues, encountered throughout the ages.Next, we consider Samkhya (theoretical) and Yoga (practical) knowledge contained in the Gita. We discuss how Arjuna reconciles the sin of murder and war with the transcendental forces of collective consciousness. We consider the time period of the Bhagavad Gita, and the similarities with our current Kali Yuga – an age of stress. We discuss the opportunity we currently have to usher in Satya Yuga, a time of construction and creativity.From there, we dive into Chapter 3 and ideas of Yagya, Dharma, Karma Yoga, the path of action, and Gyana Yoga, the path of knowledge. We discuss why the danger of following another's dharma is more dangerous than death. We then discuss Chapter 4 and how action and renunciation of action are two sides of the same coin. We consider misinterpretations of the Gita, including those who view renunciation/detachment as a necessary state of life, rather than as a state of consciousness. We consider the rise and fall of knowledge throughout time.Dr. Brown explains why Maharishi chose to emphasize his teachings on the practical effect of enlightenment, not just the theoretical knowledge. We discuss the four pillars of Yoga – Raja, Karma, Bhakti and Gyana Yoga, and the concept of Moksha, or liberation. We consider how action in accordance with natural law leads to spontaneous right action, and how the path of enlightenment is one of effortlessness and bliss.We then discuss Krishna's final words to Arjuna in Chapter 6, his guidance: “Therefore, be a Yogi.”. We end the conversation discussing the state of unity consciousness and how Brahmin consciousness refers to regaining memory of totality.Music from the show is available on the Spotify playlist “Entangled – The Vibes”. If you like the show, please drop a 5-star review and subscribe on Substack, Spotify, X, Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts.Please enjoy the episode!Music: Intro: Ben Fox - "The Vibe". End Credits: Suraj Nepal featuring Rohit Manandhar – “Rhythm of the Soul”.Outro: “The Soul of the Bhagavad Gita” (starts at 1:31:52).Recorded: 10/1/24. Published: 2/17/25.Check out the resources referenced:* Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on the Bhagavad-Gita by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi: https://miupress.org/product/maharishi-mahesh-yogi-on-the-bhagavad-gita-a-new-translation-and-commentary-chapters-1-6-hardcover/* Consciousness is All There Is by Dr. Tony Nader: https://miupress.org/product/consciousness-is-all-there-is/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit entangledpodcast.substack.com

Episode Description Sign up to receive this Unreached of the Day podcast sent to you:  https://unreachedoftheday.org/resources/podcast/ People Group Summary: https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/19929   #PrayforZERO is a podcast Sponsor.         https://prayforzero.com/ Take your place in history! We could be the generation to translate God's Word into every language. YOUR prayers can make this happen.  Take your first step and sign the Prayer Wall to receive the weekly Pray For Zero Journal:  https://prayforzero.com/prayer-wall/#join Pray for the largest Frontier People Groups (FPG): Visit JoshuaProject.net/frontier#podcast provides links to podcast recordings of the prayer guide for the 31 largest FPGs.  Go31.org/FREE provides the printed prayer guide for the largest 31 FPGs along with resources to support those wanting to enlist others in prayer for FPGs

What happens when deep cultural roots meet the life-changing power of the Gospel? Tara Shinja knows firsthand. Raised between two distinct cultures, Tara's journey is a powerful testimony of God's transforming grace and the strength it takes to stand firm in the Christian faith.In this episode, Tara shares her family's story of radical transformation—from a mother raised in foster care yet captivated by Christ's love to her father's unexpected journey from Hinduism to Christianity, as a child who grew up between two cultures, Tara shares unique insight into the Eastern and Western churches. What You'll Hear:The challenge of living out your faith in a complex cultural landscapeHow God's truth brought clarity and freedom in the midst of confusionThe power of prayer and discipleship to impact lives and change heartsPractical tips for sharing your faith with those who are searching, including the power of persistent prayer for the lostIf you're navigating faith in a multicultural world or seeking encouragement to share the Gospel with boldness, this episode is for you. Listen now and be inspired by God's unstoppable grace!Follow us on social media:Facebook: @candidpodInstagram: @candidpodTwitter: @thecandidpodSubscribe & Share:If this episode inspired you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with others. 

Salvatore Buscemi is the Co-founder & Managing Partner at Brahmin Partners where he works with the 0.001% of wealthy families, guiding them to opportunities that many cannot access due to a lack of buy-side networks. Salvatore has managed money successfully for almost 20 years through the creation of multiple portfolios into various cross-asset platforms Salvatore is also a 3X published author. He has graciously offered to send a copy of his book to our listeners if you write to him. In this episode, we talk about - - How the top 0.001% invest? - What are statement assets? - What makes alternative investment appealing to ultra high net worth families? - How impact investing is reshaping priorities of wealthy families - Importance of networking & influence in getting into high quality deals & lots more Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction to Salvatore Buscemi and Brahmin Partners (03:34) How ultra high net worth families preserve wealth across generations (04:40) Statement assets and investment strategies of the top 0.001% (07:11) Why most families lose their wealth by the third generation (08:24) Appeal of alternative investments for ultra high net worth families (10:05) Impact investing and reshaping priorities of wealthy families (13:02) Building and maintaining high net worth networks (14:05) Legacy building and succession planning (16:07) Reputation and trust in investment decisions (17:55) Role of family governance in maintaining financial stability (19:28) Preparing the next generation to handle wealth responsibly (20:28) Unique advantages of private investment clubs and societies (21:59) Brahmin Partners' approach to investing (23:17) Perspective on family office investing (24:47) Common mistakes family offices make (26:30) Investment strategies in the current interest rate environment Links: ⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.com Brahmin Partners website - https://brahminpartners.com/ Salvatore's email - sal@brahminpartners.com Salvatore on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/salvatore-buscemi Salvatore on X - https://x.com/SMBuscemi

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Where is the "life" in scholarly life? Is it possible to find in academic writing, so often abstracted from the everyday? How might religion bridge that gap? In Love in the Time of Scholarship: The Bhagavata Purana in Indian Intellectual History (Oxford UP, 2024), author Anand Venkatkrishnan explores these questions within the intellectual history of a popular Hindu scripture, the Bhagavata Purana, spanning the precolonial period of the fourteenth to eighteenth centuries in India. He shows that Brahmin intellectuals writing in Sanskrit were neither impervious to the quotidian religious practices of bhakti, nor uninterested in its politics of language and caste. They supported, contested, and repurposed the social commentary of bhakti even in highly technical works of Sanskrit knowledge, and their personal religious commitments featured in a language and genre of writing that deliberately isolated itself from worldly matters. The religion of bhakti bound together the transregional discourse of Sanskrit learning and the local devotional practices of everyday people, though not in a top-down manner. Rather, vernacular ways of being, believing, and belonging in the world could and did reshape the contours of Sanskrit intellectuality. Venkatkrishnan revisits the historiography of the Bhagavata Purana to expand our knowledge of the many different religious and philosophical communities that interpreted and laid claim to the themes of the text. While most associated with the traditions of Vaisnavism, Love in the Time of Scholarship brings to light how the Bhagavata was also studied by Saivas, Saktas, and others on the periphery of the text's history. This is an open access title available under the terms of a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives 4.0 International licence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Where is the "life" in scholarly life? Is it possible to find in academic writing, so often abstracted from the everyday? How might religion bridge that gap? In Love in the Time of Scholarship: The Bhagavata Purana in Indian Intellectual History (Oxford UP, 2024), author Anand Venkatkrishnan explores these questions within the intellectual history of a popular Hindu scripture, the Bhagavata Purana, spanning the precolonial period of the fourteenth to eighteenth centuries in India. He shows that Brahmin intellectuals writing in Sanskrit were neither impervious to the quotidian religious practices of bhakti, nor uninterested in its politics of language and caste. They supported, contested, and repurposed the social commentary of bhakti even in highly technical works of Sanskrit knowledge, and their personal religious commitments featured in a language and genre of writing that deliberately isolated itself from worldly matters. The religion of bhakti bound together the transregional discourse of Sanskrit learning and the local devotional practices of everyday people, though not in a top-down manner. Rather, vernacular ways of being, believing, and belonging in the world could and did reshape the contours of Sanskrit intellectuality. Venkatkrishnan revisits the historiography of the Bhagavata Purana to expand our knowledge of the many different religious and philosophical communities that interpreted and laid claim to the themes of the text. While most associated with the traditions of Vaisnavism, Love in the Time of Scholarship brings to light how the Bhagavata was also studied by Saivas, Saktas, and others on the periphery of the text's history. This is an open access title available under the terms of a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives 4.0 International licence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Where is the "life" in scholarly life? Is it possible to find in academic writing, so often abstracted from the everyday? How might religion bridge that gap? In Love in the Time of Scholarship: The Bhagavata Purana in Indian Intellectual History (Oxford UP, 2024), author Anand Venkatkrishnan explores these questions within the intellectual history of a popular Hindu scripture, the Bhagavata Purana, spanning the precolonial period of the fourteenth to eighteenth centuries in India. He shows that Brahmin intellectuals writing in Sanskrit were neither impervious to the quotidian religious practices of bhakti, nor uninterested in its politics of language and caste. They supported, contested, and repurposed the social commentary of bhakti even in highly technical works of Sanskrit knowledge, and their personal religious commitments featured in a language and genre of writing that deliberately isolated itself from worldly matters. The religion of bhakti bound together the transregional discourse of Sanskrit learning and the local devotional practices of everyday people, though not in a top-down manner. Rather, vernacular ways of being, believing, and belonging in the world could and did reshape the contours of Sanskrit intellectuality. Venkatkrishnan revisits the historiography of the Bhagavata Purana to expand our knowledge of the many different religious and philosophical communities that interpreted and laid claim to the themes of the text. While most associated with the traditions of Vaisnavism, Love in the Time of Scholarship brings to light how the Bhagavata was also studied by Saivas, Saktas, and others on the periphery of the text's history. This is an open access title available under the terms of a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives 4.0 International licence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

Where is the "life" in scholarly life? Is it possible to find in academic writing, so often abstracted from the everyday? How might religion bridge that gap? In Love in the Time of Scholarship: The Bhagavata Purana in Indian Intellectual History (Oxford UP, 2024), author Anand Venkatkrishnan explores these questions within the intellectual history of a popular Hindu scripture, the Bhagavata Purana, spanning the precolonial period of the fourteenth to eighteenth centuries in India. He shows that Brahmin intellectuals writing in Sanskrit were neither impervious to the quotidian religious practices of bhakti, nor uninterested in its politics of language and caste. They supported, contested, and repurposed the social commentary of bhakti even in highly technical works of Sanskrit knowledge, and their personal religious commitments featured in a language and genre of writing that deliberately isolated itself from worldly matters. The religion of bhakti bound together the transregional discourse of Sanskrit learning and the local devotional practices of everyday people, though not in a top-down manner. Rather, vernacular ways of being, believing, and belonging in the world could and did reshape the contours of Sanskrit intellectuality. Venkatkrishnan revisits the historiography of the Bhagavata Purana to expand our knowledge of the many different religious and philosophical communities that interpreted and laid claim to the themes of the text. While most associated with the traditions of Vaisnavism, Love in the Time of Scholarship brings to light how the Bhagavata was also studied by Saivas, Saktas, and others on the periphery of the text's history. This is an open access title available under the terms of a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives 4.0 International licence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

Where is the "life" in scholarly life? Is it possible to find in academic writing, so often abstracted from the everyday? How might religion bridge that gap? In Love in the Time of Scholarship: The Bhagavata Purana in Indian Intellectual History (Oxford UP, 2024), author Anand Venkatkrishnan explores these questions within the intellectual history of a popular Hindu scripture, the Bhagavata Purana, spanning the precolonial period of the fourteenth to eighteenth centuries in India. He shows that Brahmin intellectuals writing in Sanskrit were neither impervious to the quotidian religious practices of bhakti, nor uninterested in its politics of language and caste. They supported, contested, and repurposed the social commentary of bhakti even in highly technical works of Sanskrit knowledge, and their personal religious commitments featured in a language and genre of writing that deliberately isolated itself from worldly matters. The religion of bhakti bound together the transregional discourse of Sanskrit learning and the local devotional practices of everyday people, though not in a top-down manner. Rather, vernacular ways of being, believing, and belonging in the world could and did reshape the contours of Sanskrit intellectuality. Venkatkrishnan revisits the historiography of the Bhagavata Purana to expand our knowledge of the many different religious and philosophical communities that interpreted and laid claim to the themes of the text. While most associated with the traditions of Vaisnavism, Love in the Time of Scholarship brings to light how the Bhagavata was also studied by Saivas, Saktas, and others on the periphery of the text's history. This is an open access title available under the terms of a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives 4.0 International licence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where is the "life" in scholarly life? Is it possible to find in academic writing, so often abstracted from the everyday? How might religion bridge that gap? In Love in the Time of Scholarship: The Bhagavata Purana in Indian Intellectual History (Oxford UP, 2024), author Anand Venkatkrishnan explores these questions within the intellectual history of a popular Hindu scripture, the Bhagavata Purana, spanning the precolonial period of the fourteenth to eighteenth centuries in India. He shows that Brahmin intellectuals writing in Sanskrit were neither impervious to the quotidian religious practices of bhakti, nor uninterested in its politics of language and caste. They supported, contested, and repurposed the social commentary of bhakti even in highly technical works of Sanskrit knowledge, and their personal religious commitments featured in a language and genre of writing that deliberately isolated itself from worldly matters. The religion of bhakti bound together the transregional discourse of Sanskrit learning and the local devotional practices of everyday people, though not in a top-down manner. Rather, vernacular ways of being, believing, and belonging in the world could and did reshape the contours of Sanskrit intellectuality. Venkatkrishnan revisits the historiography of the Bhagavata Purana to expand our knowledge of the many different religious and philosophical communities that interpreted and laid claim to the themes of the text. While most associated with the traditions of Vaisnavism, Love in the Time of Scholarship brings to light how the Bhagavata was also studied by Saivas, Saktas, and others on the periphery of the text's history. This is an open access title available under the terms of a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives 4.0 International licence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

Where is the "life" in scholarly life? Is it possible to find in academic writing, so often abstracted from the everyday? How might religion bridge that gap? In Love in the Time of Scholarship: The Bhagavata Purana in Indian Intellectual History (Oxford UP, 2024), author Anand Venkatkrishnan explores these questions within the intellectual history of a popular Hindu scripture, the Bhagavata Purana, spanning the precolonial period of the fourteenth to eighteenth centuries in India. He shows that Brahmin intellectuals writing in Sanskrit were neither impervious to the quotidian religious practices of bhakti, nor uninterested in its politics of language and caste. They supported, contested, and repurposed the social commentary of bhakti even in highly technical works of Sanskrit knowledge, and their personal religious commitments featured in a language and genre of writing that deliberately isolated itself from worldly matters. The religion of bhakti bound together the transregional discourse of Sanskrit learning and the local devotional practices of everyday people, though not in a top-down manner. Rather, vernacular ways of being, believing, and belonging in the world could and did reshape the contours of Sanskrit intellectuality. Venkatkrishnan revisits the historiography of the Bhagavata Purana to expand our knowledge of the many different religious and philosophical communities that interpreted and laid claim to the themes of the text. While most associated with the traditions of Vaisnavism, Love in the Time of Scholarship brings to light how the Bhagavata was also studied by Saivas, Saktas, and others on the periphery of the text's history. This is an open access title available under the terms of a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives 4.0 International licence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/indian-religions

Where is the "life" in scholarly life? Is it possible to find in academic writing, so often abstracted from the everyday? How might religion bridge that gap? In Love in the Time of Scholarship: The Bhagavata Purana in Indian Intellectual History (Oxford UP, 2024), author Anand Venkatkrishnan explores these questions within the intellectual history of a popular Hindu scripture, the Bhagavata Purana, spanning the precolonial period of the fourteenth to eighteenth centuries in India. He shows that Brahmin intellectuals writing in Sanskrit were neither impervious to the quotidian religious practices of bhakti, nor uninterested in its politics of language and caste. They supported, contested, and repurposed the social commentary of bhakti even in highly technical works of Sanskrit knowledge, and their personal religious commitments featured in a language and genre of writing that deliberately isolated itself from worldly matters. The religion of bhakti bound together the transregional discourse of Sanskrit learning and the local devotional practices of everyday people, though not in a top-down manner. Rather, vernacular ways of being, believing, and belonging in the world could and did reshape the contours of Sanskrit intellectuality. Venkatkrishnan revisits the historiography of the Bhagavata Purana to expand our knowledge of the many different religious and philosophical communities that interpreted and laid claim to the themes of the text. While most associated with the traditions of Vaisnavism, Love in the Time of Scholarship brings to light how the Bhagavata was also studied by Saivas, Saktas, and others on the periphery of the text's history. This is an open access title available under the terms of a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives 4.0 International licence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

Episode Description Sign up to receive this Unreached of the Day podcast sent to you:  https://unreachedoftheday.org/resources/podcast/ People Group Summary: https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10214/IN    #PrayforZERO is a podcast Sponsor.         https://prayforzero.com/ Take your place in history! We could be the generation to translate God's Word into every language. YOUR prayers can make this happen.  Take your first step and sign the Prayer Wall to receive the weekly Pray For Zero Journal:  https://prayforzero.com/prayer-wall/#join Pray for the largest Frontier People Groups (FPG): Visit JoshuaProject.net/frontier#podcast provides links to podcast recordings of the prayer guide for the 31 largest FPGs.  Go31.org/FREE provides the printed prayer guide for the largest 31 FPGs along with resources to support those wanting to enlist others in prayer for FPGs

In this engaging conversation, Nikki Fitzgerald shares her experiences as a farmer in Southeast Texas, discussing her cattle ranching and rice production. She provides insights into the unique challenges of farming in a hurricane-prone area, her agricultural background, and the importance of community support during natural disasters. Nikki's passion for farming and her journey from a non-farming background to becoming an integral part of the agricultural community is both inspiring and informative. In this engaging conversation, Nikki shares her experiences managing alligators and feral hogs on her Texas farm, discussing the unique challenges and dangers posed by these animals. The discussion also delves into the upbringing of her children in this wild environment, highlighting their involvement in livestock showing and the responsibilities that come with it. The conversation paints a vivid picture of rural life in Texas, filled with humor, danger, and family bonding over shared experiences in farming and wildlife management. In this engaging conversation, Nikki shares her journey as a farm wife and social media content creator, discussing the challenges and joys of parenting in an agricultural setting. She reflects on her experiences with her children, the balance of farming and family life, and the humorous moments that arise from her unique lifestyle. The discussion also touches on the impact of social media on her family and the connections she has made with others in the farming community.Follow Nikki Onlinehttps://www.instagram.com/farmwifefarmlife07/https://linktr.ee/nikfitzWe're glad you're joining us for another episode of Barnyard Language. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend (or two) and be sure to rate and review us wherever you're listening! If you want to help us keep buying coffee and paying our editor, you can make a monthly pledge on Patreon to help us stay on the air. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok as BarnyardLanguage, and if you'd like to connect with other farming families, you can join our private Barnyard Language Facebook group. We're always in search of future guests for the podcast. If you or someone you know would like to chat with us, get in touch.If you have a something you'd like to Cuss & Discuss, you can submit it here: speakpipe.com/barnyardlanguage or email us at barnyardlanguage@gmail.com.TakeawaysNikki has been part of the farming community for 17 years.They operate a cow-calf operation with Brahmin crossed cattle.Rice production in Southeast Texas requires a lot of water and specific planting techniques.Hurricanes have a significant impact on farming, requiring evacuation and cattle drives.Nikki's agricultural journey began with 4-H and FFA in her youth.She has a background in animal science and has worked as an ag teacher.Community support is crucial during natural disasters like hurricanes.Cattle can float during storm surges, but calves and bulls are more vulnerable.Nikki's experiences with hurricanes have left her with PTSD.The importance of branding cattle is highlighted during...

In this episode, filmed on location in Kathmandu, I am joined by Radha Krishna Upadhyaya, an astrologer, clairvoyant, Kriya Yogi, & disciple of Tibetan Buddhist master Sakya Trizin. Radha Krishna recalls his birth and childhood in Western Nepal, his traditional Brahmanical education & service to great saints, & initiation into his family's Kuladevata lineage devoted to Mashta Devata. Radha Krishna recounts details of his years in forest retreat, his practice of Kriya Yoga and Advaita Vedanta & the process of purifying the energy channels, & why an encounter with Sakya Trizin radically reoriented his life towards Buddhist practice. Radha Krishna also discusses his own & his family's history of siddhi powers, his encounters with spiritual beings & mysterious forest creatures, describes his unique astrological method, & shares five observations about the Westerners for whom he has provided divination services. For an explanation of the timestamps, visit episode page at guruviking.com. 01:04 - Benefits of Kora 02:27 - Why make offerings 03:31 - Power of blessed places 05:07 - 4 types of liberation 05:56 - Brahmin birth & upbringing (Q) 06:33 - N 07:31 - E 09:26 - Astrological significance of Panditji's birth (Q) 09:36 - N 11:05 - E 12:49 - Unusual childhood traits (Q) 13:10 - N 15:02 - E 16:49 - Coming of age & Brahmanical education (N) 17:20 - E 18:40 - Why was Panditji sent? 19:25 - Serving great saints (Q) 19:42 - N 21:55 - E 23:43 - Brahmanical curriculum (Q) 23:47 - N 25:09 - E 25:52 - Initiation into the family Kuladevata lineage (E) 26:59 - Details about the family Kuladevata lineage (Q) 27:23 - N 29:28 - E 30:18 - Receiving guidance from the deity (E) 31:18 - Rites of propitiation of Mashta Devata and the deity as source of knowledge (N) 32:41 - E 34:01 - The deity enters a devotee's body as a chosen vessel (N) 35:26 - E 36:43 - Panditji's siddha grandfather (N) 39:23 - E 41:16 - Stories of the power of Mashta Devata (E,N) 46:17 - A story of Śaṅkarācārya's encounter with Panditji's grandfather (N,E) 51:23 - Has Mashta Devata ever entered into Panditji? (Q) 51:35 - N 52:31 - E 53:29 - The desire for deeper spiritual practice & retreat (Q) 53:53 - N 57:37 - E 01:00:23 - Encounter with a mysterious forest creature (E) 01:01:31 - Living in the forest, family intervention, & fleeing marriage (N) 01:03:06 - E 01:05:10 - Who was the mysterious forest creature? 01:09:09 - 7 years wandering in India; study of Advaita Vedanta & Kriya Yoga (Q) 01:09:26 - N 01:12:51 - E 01:16:50 - Effects of this period of yogic practice (Q) 01:17:17 - N 01:20:05 - E 01:22:11 - Panditji's unusual astrology method (Q) 01:22:17 - N 01:23:46 - E 01:26:23 - Sadhana-based astrology lineage (Q) 01:26:29 - N 01:27:26 - E 01:28:24 - Responsibilities & requirements for the siddha practitioner (Q) 01:28:39 - N 01:31:23 - E 01:34:13 - Miraculous siddhi powers of Kriya Yoga & meditation (Q) 01:34:57 - N 01:36:39 - E 01:39:51 - Therapist's intuition vs perception of karma (N,E) 01:41:04 - Liberating a patient's karma (Q) 01:41:09 - N 01:41:42 - E 01:42:09 - Meeting Sakya Trizin & a profound turn towards Buddhism (Q) 01:42:34 - N 01:44:13 - E 01:46:51 - Physical pain & other obstacles during inner yoga (Q) 01:47:24 - N 01:48:23 - E 01:49:13 - Why was Panditji open to Sakya Trizen & Buddhism? (Q) 01:49:50 - N 01:51:54 - E 01:53:52 - Gradual opening, despite social cost (N) 01:54:33 - E 01:56:23 - Impressed by Sakya Trizen (Q) 01:56:34 - N 01:57:08 - E 01:58:18 - Did Panditji stop being a Brahmin priest? (Q) 01:58:29 - N 01:59:35 - E 02:00:28 - Dramatic loss of social position (Q) 02:00:42 - N 02:01:40 - E 02:02:18 - Accomplishment in Buddhadharma (Q) 02:02:30 - N 02:02:59 - E 02:03:14 - Explanation of Panditji's current astrology practice (Q) 02:03:53 - N 02:07:23 - E 02:14:37 - 5 observations about Westerners & Western culture (Q) 02:15:05 - N 02:18:19 - E 02:20:52 - Advice for Steve (Q) 02:21:08 - N 02:22:59 - E

Just don't call him that! In this week's episode, we're talking to lawyer, father, Bostonian and — according to some — Boston Brahmin, R.J. Lyman. He teaches us about the origins of the term, its place in local culture, its institutions, the accent, and the values that the caste espouses.UConn And UMass Created And Abandoned College Football's Goofiest Rivalry TrophyTrading Places is a holiday movie and a Philadelphia movie. Red Sox Juan Soto cope. And Now We Call it Gravy...Greg's Restaurant slaps. Two Boston Brahmins talkin'Have feedback on this episode or ideas for upcoming topics? DM me on Instagram, email me, or send a voice memo.Send us a textPremium Q Moving & Storage: Get free boxes and 10% off your move by clicking HERE or call 781-730-6180 for a quote.

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Colin Wright about his latest Substack essay, where he explains how two leading media organisations abruptly shelved coverage of a groundbreaking study that went against their DEI narrative. Follow Colin: X: @SwipeWright Substack: https://www.realityslaststand.com #hinduphobia #dei #caste ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c%C4%81rv%C4%81ka-podcast/id1445348369 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kushal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?ref_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KushalMehraO... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap... Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal... Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/ Feedback: kushalmehra81@gmail.com

Well, now we know. That is, we know how the vote tally turned out. What we don't know for sure is what will happen next. As I said in closing the last podcast, we are waiting for the next number of shoes to drop. But many of our fellow citizens are worried that they know all too well what is coming, ranging from your worst nightmare to the final establishment of Valhalla on Earth. But this time the hall will include only the living survivors, not those who died in battle, as in the Norse myth. We have been here before politically, which will be remembered by all but those who voted for the first time in this election, who may have known only the recent history, and thus are doomed to repeat it, according to Churchill (who should know). The sanctification of former President George W. Bush by certain religious groups, particularly in his second campaign and term in office, presaged the elevation of the current President-elect to the status of being anointed by God to lead the country. Vilification by the other side reached similar levels of hysteria, if memory serves. One might regard the entire campaign as an example of confirmation bias on steroids. Both sides interpreted events — crowd size, 50-50 polls, mob hysteria at rallies — as confirming their most cherished hopes for victory. Only time will tell which, if either, is the extreme position out of touch with reality. Midterms may be the next major tilt of the teeter-totter. Meanwhile, let us return to the central focus of Zen — reality itself, the ultimate in vacillation. Like a Taoist shaggy dog story, this may be good, but it could be bad. Through this lens, the question arises as to exactly how important — how relevant — the political landscape can possibly be, to the living-out of our daily Zen lives? It might provide a bit of perspective to recall that Buddha did not buck the political establishment of his time in India. Which, if my poor understanding of history is correct, was based on the caste system — from the Brahmin, or priests at the top of the pyramid — to Sudra, or commoners, peasants and servants, at the bottom. Completely outside the box were the outcasts, out-of-caste members of the society — untouchables — who were employed as street sweepers and latrine cleaners. From an online search we find the following AI-assisted definition: India's caste system is a social hierarchy that divides people into groups based on ritual purity and is passed down through families. It has been in place for at least 3,000 years and is considered one of the world's oldest social hierarchies. The caste system dictates many aspects of a person's life, including their profession, who they can marry, and their social standing. The system apparently does allow for some upward social mobility as it functions in modernity, but it appears that originally, the level into which you were born pretty much determined your fate and future in society — what degree of influence you might have on the social sphere, and its degree of influence on your personal sphere. Needless to say, it was an asymmetrical relationship at best. Buddha was born into the Kshatriya, or warrior caste, second only to the Brahmin. Which makes me wonder if he was basically a late-blooming draft-dodger, or resistant to implementing the military misadventures of his overlords. I am fairly certain that had he been born into the lower classes, or as an untouchable, he would not have been able to carry out his program of establishing Sangha, the original order of monks and nuns. It is notable that many who joined him were of his same caste, some related to Siddhartha Gautama by blood. It is also noteworthy that whoever initially conceived the caste system, they justified it based on a notion of inborn “ritual purity.” Compare to today's stiff-necked, toxic, entrenched and unyielding attitudes on racial and ethnic superiority. In the last segment I encouraged you to vote, without consideration of how you vote or for whom, other than to vote your conscience and for the future. You may have been surprised, as I was, at the outcome, either distressingly disappointed, or irrationally exuberant. In either case, I suggest tempering your expectations as to what may transpire in the next four-year cycle. Again, we have been here, done this, seen this movie, and rode this rodeo, before. The pendulum swings. Though, admittedly, if it swings to far it may break its mount. Uchiyama-roshi, in “Deepest Practice, Deepest Wisdom,” which we have been studying in the Tuesday evening Cloud Dharma readings this year, encourages us to look at our present life as if we had been aborted at the beginning. That way, we would never even have been here to suffer the vagaries of our lifetime. A less extreme thought experiment is to imagine that you were born into another period in history. In any time, if you lived to the full “three-score-and-ten” lifespan of tradition, the passing political pageantry of a given period may or may not have had any substantial effect upon you. You may have perished in the Revolutionary War, or been enslaved during the Civil War, or you may have been so far removed from the fray that you survived relatively unscathed. In the context of geologic time, a human lifetime is equivalent to the blink of a gnat's eyelash in human time. In any case, how you lived and died mattered more within your personal sphere of experience and influence, than did the likely impact of your life on the social sphere. It is an asymmetrical relationship at best, and even more so as regards the natural and universal spheres. You may counter with the “great man” theory of history, but that assumes a lot, is over-simplistic, and in any case applies to very few individuals. Most of us are statistical placeholders. So, what to do? I like the old aphorism, “tend to your own knitting.” Not much actual knitting is going on these days, of course, but it points to the same idea as Matsuoka-roshi's response to the question of how to take up so-called “engaged Buddhism.” He would assume the zazen posture and say: This is the most you can do. A more ancient saying from a Ch'an poem of about 600 CE — third patriarch Sengcan's Hsinhsinming; Trust in Mind — takes this idea to a new, nondual level: In this world of suchness there is neither self nor other-than-selfTo come into harmony with this reality just simply say, when doubt arises, “Not-two.”In this “not-two” nothing is separate, nothing is excluded.No matter when or where, enlightenment means entering this truth. So I suggest that when doubt arises in the context of concerning and confusing developments in the social sphere — or even the natural or universal spheres — that we simply double down on Zen. In Zen, even the opposing political parties and their policies are “not-two.” This is not simple. Nor is it easy. But where are you going to find the answers to the social and political dilemmas we face today, if not in your meditation? Remember the old spiritual, “O sinner man, where you gonna run to? All on that day?” Well, every day is “that day” in Zen. I remember an old friend quoting an Indian guru, repeating over and over: “Every day, every day, every day — you must die a little to become the Buddha!” He would do it with an exaggerated East Indian accent, his voice rising higher and higher with each recitation, until he had you in stitches, your stomach hurting from laughing. But, you say, this is not a laughing matter. Are you so sure? It's either laugh or cry, as we say. Only you can determine whether your life is a melodrama, a tragedy, a comedy, or a tragicomedy. The frustration we feel in our inability to influence the outer spheres of our reality to move in the direction we want to see them evolve stems mainly from the futility of any such endeavor. The most we can do to have a direct influence is to put our attention and effort into the personal sphere, beginning on the cushion. The ripple effect hopefully ensues. The Bodhisattva Vow to “save or free all beings” is not a directive to take to the streets and lead the charge toward the elusive “arc of the moral universe bending toward justice.” MLK was a modern bodhisattva who appreciated the limits of what he could do in this regard, but expressed a deep faith that however futile his efforts might be, this is the inevitable direction of existence. In Buddhism, it is the wisdom of waking up to reality, in which we pray “May all beings be happy.” But with reality as it actually is, with aging, sickness and death baked into the cake. By their example, bodhisattvas help all beings to save themselves from their own ignorance, beginning at home, like any form of charity, and up close and personal. We have to get our oxygen mask firmly in place before we can effectively help anyone else. We do so by sharing with them the excellent method of zazen. In the next episode of UnMind, the last segment of 2024, we will return to our primary focus on the practical aspects of Zen in daily life. The “design intent” of Zen and zazen, so to speak. Stay tuned. 2025 is the 85thanniversary year of Matsuoka-roshi's coming to America. Please celebrate by intensifying your practice.

JESUS IS THE COMING KING-BE ENCOURAGED AND ENDURE PATIENTLYA Survey of the Bible For the bulletin in PDF form, click here. Message SlidesRevelation Chart - WilsonBrief Insights on Revelation #1 - Michael HeiserBrief Insights on Revelation #2 - Michael HeiserIntroduction to Revelation - Robert W. WallInterpreting Revelation - Dennis JohnsonThe Structure and Plan of John's Apocalypse - Greg BealeThe Sevenfold Pattern of Woes in Revelation - Greg BealeThe Main Theological Messages of Revelation - Greg BealeNumbers in the Book of Revelation - Mark. W. WilsonThe Symbolic Significance of Numbers in Revelation - Greg BealeThe Significance of the Use of Symbols in Revelation - Greg BealeThe Christology of Heaven - Buist FanningThe Theology of Revelation - Buist FanningThe Nature and Purpose of the Millennium - Buist FanningReading Revelation Politically - Patrick SchrinerContext: Who, Where, When and Why?• Who composed Revelation?• Who was John's original audience?• When was Revelation written? • Where were the author and his readers?• Why was Revelation written? Content: How and What?Prologue: Introduction to the Vision (1:1-8)The PAST - The Things which You have Seen - The Vision of the Exalted Christ (1:1-20).The PRESENT - The Things Which Are - The Messages to the Seven Churches (2:1-3:22).The FUTURE - The Things Which Shall Take Place After These Things (4:1-22:21). - Setting: The Throne of God (4:1-11) - The Seven Seal Judgments [1-6] (6:1-17) • Parenthesis: The Redeemed [144,000] (7:1-17) - The Seven Trumpet Judgments [7th Seal] (8:1-15:19) • Parenthesis: Little Scroll (10:1-11) - Two Witnesses (11:1-14) - Wars in Heaven and Earth (12:1-17) - The Beast: Political Leader (13:1-10) - The False Prophet - Religious Leader (13:11-18) • INTERLUDE: Witnesses and Angels (14:1-20) - Seven Angels with Seven Plagues (15:1-8) - The Seven Bowl Judgments (16:1-21) - The Harlot: Religious Babylon (17:1-18) - The City: Political Babylon (18:1-24) • Parenthesis: Hallelujah in Heaven (19:1-10) - Armageddon: The Second Advent of Christ (19:11-21) - The Millennial Reign of Christ and End of History (20:1-15) - The New Heaven and New Earth (21:1-27)Epilogue: Final Words and Admonition (22:6-21)• What is the message of Revelation? Conviction: So What?• Where does Revelation fit? - The book of Revelation sets forth the culmination of the plan of God.• What should we believe? - Jesus, the exalted Warrior King will return and set all things right in a New Heaven and Earth.• How should we behave? - Patiently waiting for the Lord to set all things right and redeem all of creation. - Patiently enduring the persecution of the evil one and his corrupt world system. - Patiently expecting the Return of Christ in glory to rule and reign over all.Next Steps • Wait patiently for the Lord. • Endure courageously no matter what. • Expect victory as the final outcome.This Week's Growth GuideGod's Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.•. Monday - Revelation 1:1-20•. Tuesday - Revelation 2:1-3:22•. Wednesday - Revelation 4:1-5:14•. Thursday - Revelation 6:1-17•. Friday - Revelation 19:1-21•. Saturday - Revelation 20:2-15•. Sunday - Revelation 21:1-22:21 Home Church Questions1. What stood out to you from Ken's message that affects how you live now? 2. Working together as a team, retrace the historical story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. You might want to refer to the list of books in the front of your Bible. Remember that historically the Old Testament ends with the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther.3. How would you describe God's story as contained in the Bible? 4. Read 21:1-8 and 22:12-13. Discuss how we as believers should live in the present in anticipation of this our eternal destiny.5. How has Ken's foray through the books of the Bible strengthened your understanding of and commitment to His word?MISSION HIGHLIGHT - Pray for the Unreached: The Brahmin in India The Brahmins, historically a priestly and influential caste in India, continue to hold high social status, though many now pursue modern professions instead of traditional religious roles. Changes in India's economy and education are reshaping caste dynamics, but less than 0.1% of Brahmins are Christians. Hinduism is the primary religion among the Brahmin, and an estimated 700 workers are needed to reach the nearly 35 million Brahmin in India. Pray that they recognize their true priestly identity in Jesus and embrace the joy of serving Him. Pray that servant leaders are brought up within the Brahmin, who draw all castes to Jesus. Pray that Scripture finds its way into their homes and hearts, helping them lead others into the presence and security of Christ.FinancesWeekly Budget 35,297Giving For 11/17 47,080Giving For 11/124 25,843YTD Budget 741,646 Giving 651,395 OVER/(UNDER) (89,845) Read Through The Bible - Today we finish “ A Survey of the Bible” with Revelation. On Monday, December 2, the worship center will be open for Fellowship to read through the entire Bible, Genesis to Revelation, as an application of what we have learned. Time slots are broken into 30 minutes, sign up for as many as you like. To sign up go to fellowshipconway.org/register. New to Fellowship?We are so glad that you chose to worship with our Fellowship Family this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift. Fellowship Women's Potluck & P.J.'sLadies, put your comfy P.J.'s on, bring a dish to share and join us Thursday, December 5, 6-8:00 p.m. at 11 Skyland Dr. (home of Amy McKissack). Bring a friend or meet a new friend, and be ready for a night of hanging out together. Christmas OfferingThis December, Fellowship's Christmas Offering is for The Operation Christmas Child Special Pack (held in October 2025). The gifts received will determine the number of boxes we can send. To send each gospel opportunity (box) costs $20 for items, transportation, and the tools needed to share the hope found in Christ with a child. Please consider giving above and beyond your regular giving to the worthy cause of getting the gospel to sensitive areas that are difficult to reach. You can use an envelope by offering baskets or give online by selecting “Christmas Offering” from the options. For an idea of what we are trying to raise, we packed 2,800 boxes this year, which is equal to $56,000. Christmas at FellowshipJoin us for a Candlelight Christmas Eve Service on Tuesday, December 24, at 4 pm and 6 pm. The service is a Fellowship favorite of tradition, family, and a few surprises this year. Fellowship 101We invite you to join us on Sunday, January 12, at 9:00 a.m. to learn more about Fellowship. This is a great opportunity to hear about our mission, values, and our ministries. If you're new to Fellowship, join us in the conference room (first floor) to hear what God is doing and where He is taking us. During this time, you will meet some of our ministry leaders and get to ask questions. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register. Perspectives Classes begin on January 14Perspectives is a fifteen-lesson discipleship course exploring different aspects of God's global purpose in a multi-faceted learning experience. Tuesday evenings beginning January 14 from 6:00-9:00 PM at the Summit Church. The first week is free to check it out. For more information, go to perspectives.org/courses/conway-ar-s25/.

Welcome to What Just Happened, a Recall This Book experiment. In it you will hear three friends of RTB reacting to the 2024 election and discussing the coming four years. In this episode, Vincent Brown (History professor at Harvard) last spoke with us about his own work on Caribbean slave revolts; his many other well-known projects include the recent PBS series The Bigger Picture. What exactly happened and will happen? Well, Vince has sympathy for Bernie Sanders Boston Globe op-ed about the Democrat's neglect of working-class and Gabriel Wynant's "Exit Right" abut the need to remake left-wing politics. He also takes seriously Thomas Piketty's theory of the rise of "Brahmin Left". That's a topic explored in the Recall This Book series on the Brahmin left ( Jan-Werner Muller, Matthew Karp and Thomas Piketty). Any hopeful note to end on? Well, bad government breeds righteous opposition. From Ronald Reagan we got...Minor Threat and the Bad Brains. Tune in tomorrow to hear John speak with David Cunningham; the previous conversation, already up on New Books Network, was with Mark Blyth. Listen and Read here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Welcome to What Just Happened, a Recall This Book experiment. In it you will hear three friends of RTB reacting to the 2024 election and discussing the coming four years. In this episode, Vincent Brown (History professor at Harvard) last spoke with us about his own work on Caribbean slave revolts; his many other well-known projects include the recent PBS series The Bigger Picture. What exactly happened and will happen? Well, Vince has sympathy for Bernie Sanders Boston Globe op-ed about the Democrat's neglect of working-class and Gabriel Wynant's "Exit Right" abut the need to remake left-wing politics. He also takes seriously Thomas Piketty's theory of the rise of "Brahmin Left". That's a topic explored in the Recall This Book series on the Brahmin left ( Jan-Werner Muller, Matthew Karp and Thomas Piketty). Any hopeful note to end on? Well, bad government breeds righteous opposition. From Ronald Reagan we got...Minor Threat and the Bad Brains. Tune in tomorrow to hear John speak with David Cunningham; the previous conversation, already up on New Books Network, was with Mark Blyth. Listen and Read here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to What Just Happened, a Recall This Book experiment. In it you will hear three friends of RTB reacting to the 2024 election and discussing the coming four years. In this episode, Vincent Brown (History professor at Harvard) last spoke with us about his own work on Caribbean slave revolts; his many other well-known projects include the recent PBS series The Bigger Picture. What exactly happened and will happen? Well, Vince has sympathy for Bernie Sanders Boston Globe op-ed about the Democrat's neglect of working-class and Gabriel Wynant's "Exit Right" abut the need to remake left-wing politics. He also takes seriously Thomas Piketty's theory of the rise of "Brahmin Left". That's a topic explored in the Recall This Book series on the Brahmin left ( Jan-Werner Muller, Matthew Karp and Thomas Piketty). Any hopeful note to end on? Well, bad government breeds righteous opposition. From Ronald Reagan we got...Minor Threat and the Bad Brains. Tune in tomorrow to hear John speak with David Cunningham; the previous conversation, already up on New Books Network, was with Mark Blyth. Listen and Read here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Welcome to What Just Happened, a Recall This Book experiment. In it you will hear three friends of RTB reacting to the 2024 election and discussing the coming four years. In this episode, Vincent Brown (History professor at Harvard) last spoke with us about his own work on Caribbean slave revolts; his many other well-known projects include the recent PBS series The Bigger Picture. What exactly happened and will happen? Well, Vince has sympathy for Bernie Sanders Boston Globe op-ed about the Democrat's neglect of working-class and Gabriel Wynant's "Exit Right" abut the need to remake left-wing politics. He also takes seriously Thomas Piketty's theory of the rise of "Brahmin Left". That's a topic explored in the Recall This Book series on the Brahmin left ( Jan-Werner Muller, Matthew Karp and Thomas Piketty). Any hopeful note to end on? Well, bad government breeds righteous opposition. From Ronald Reagan we got...Minor Threat and the Bad Brains. Tune in tomorrow to hear John speak with David Cunningham; the previous conversation, already up on New Books Network, was with Mark Blyth. Listen and Read here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

Welcome to What Just Happened, a Recall This Book experiment. In it you will hear three friends of RTB reacting to the 2024 election and discussing the coming four years. In this episode, Vincent Brown (History professor at Harvard) last spoke with us about his own work on Caribbean slave revolts; his many other well-known projects include the recent PBS series The Bigger Picture. What exactly happened and will happen? Well, Vince has sympathy for Bernie Sanders Boston Globe op-ed about the Democrat's neglect of working-class and Gabriel Wynant's "Exit Right" abut the need to remake left-wing politics. He also takes seriously Thomas Piketty's theory of the rise of "Brahmin Left". That's a topic explored in the Recall This Book series on the Brahmin left ( Jan-Werner Muller, Matthew Karp and Thomas Piketty). Any hopeful note to end on? Well, bad government breeds righteous opposition. From Ronald Reagan we got...Minor Threat and the Bad Brains. Tune in tomorrow to hear John speak with David Cunningham; the previous conversation, already up on New Books Network, was with Mark Blyth. Listen and Read here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2023, 94 non-Brahmins, three of them women, completed priesthood course at archakar training schools. But with process held up by SC case, none have got practical training or jobs.  

“Do No Harm” is not an unfamiliar term, yet why is it that it becomes such a revelation to us on our journey to understanding life? In this compelling episode of the Veganpreneur Revolution Podcast, cohosts VLynn Hawkins and Kathleen Gage sit down with filmmaker and vegan advocate Priya Acharya. Priya shares her journey from being a lifelong vegetarian, raised in a Brahmin Hindu family, to becoming a passionate vegan activist. She opens up about her awakening to the ethical issues of dairy consumption, her spiritual crisis around the concept of "do no harm," and how mindfulness and compassion became key drivers in her advocacy. Priya also discusses her upcoming documentary Do No Harm, which explores the hidden truths of the dairy industry, both in the United States and India. With deep personal insight and heartfelt storytelling, Priya explains how her film aims to open eyes, provoke thought, and inspire others to adopt a more compassionate, vegan lifestyle. Key Points: [03:15] Priya's upbringing in a vegetarian Brahmin household and her early advocacy for vegetarianism. [07:45] Her shift from vegetarianism to veganism, sparked by a growing awareness of the dairy industry's harm, including the suffering of calves and cows. [11:00] The impact of mindfulness and the concept of "do no harm" on her decision to become vegan and her struggles with the contradictions she observed in the wellness and mindfulness communities. [19:03] Insights into her documentary Do No Harm, a film highlighting the ethical and environmental issues in the dairy industry, and how her personal story is woven into the narrative. [24:15] Priya's journey from being a vegan to becoming an advocate and filmmaker, and how she began creating her documentary. [25:56] Her thoughts on how to approach the conversation about veganism and compassion, especially when talking to non-vegans. [26:50] The importance of celebrating small steps towards veganism and how support can lead to long-term change. [28:32] How Priya hopes her film and advocacy will resonate with young adults and the broader community to inspire change. Why You Should Listen: This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the deeper ethical implications of dairy consumption, the intersection of mindfulness and veganism, and how one person's journey can inspire change. Priya's story will resonate with those on the path to plant-based living or anyone interested in the power of film as a tool for advocacy. Mentioned in This Episode: Do No Harm (Priya Acharya's documentary) The ethical impact of dairy consumption in India and the U.S. Crowdfunding efforts for the documentary's post-production How to support Priya's work and the vegan movement Support Priya's Project: Visit the Do No Harm documentary page to watch the trailer and make a donation to support the completion of this powerful film. https://www.donoharmfilm.com/   Find us and listen to more of the Veganpreneur REVOLUTION™ Podcast episodes at: https://veganvisibilityproductions.com/podcast     Hashtags:  #PriyaAcharya #DoNoHarm #Vegan #VeganDocumentary #DoNoHarmFilm #PlantBasedLiving #MindfulnessAndVeganism #EthicalEating #CompassionateLiving #VeganAdvocacy #DairyFreeRevolution #VeganpreneurRevolution #VeganpreneurRevolutionPodcast #VeganVisibilityProductions #VLynnHawkins  

‘The cow vigilantes in Faridabad, who now express regret over killing a Brahmin reveal a troubling double standard—sorrow seems to hinge on the victim's identity. Their statements make it sound as though the loss would have been more acceptable if the victim had been a Muslim. This perverse reasoning reveals a great deal about the mentality that is at work, which values some lives more than others. This murder is a chilling reminder that violence, once justified in the name of a cause, can easily spread its net to ensnare anyone in its path,' says Amana Begam Ansari in her column.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/cow-vigilante-blasphemy-murders-are-two-sides-of-the-same-coin-we-need-policing-reform-now/2254837/

#india #folktale In the first story, a boy is rescued by a magic bull who gives him sweets. What could make him forget such a friend? In the second story, a brahmin gets greedy and loses out on riches. And in the final story, the Raja loses a bet to his wife, but then he kicks her out. What is she to do? Source: Simla Village Tales, by Alice Elizabeth Dracott Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Live tribal Traditional folk music of the ancient India Sound Effects: Kitchen Window by Dustin Steichmann Video by Headliner "Brahmin bull (48671330857)" by gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Podcast Shoutout: Ratchet Book Club This is a beautiful podcast hosted by a golden voiced man. Rashanii is a national treasure. Listener shoutout is to Machakos Kenya This city in was founded in 1887 and was the first capital of the colony the british established in Kenya. In 1899, the british changed their colonial capital to Nairobi. The city was named after a Kamba chief who moved there from a nearby city named Sultan Hamud. And so to my Kamba speaking listener I say Ni muvea and Koma nesa. Thank you and goodnight

Episode Description Episode Description Sign up to receive this Unreached of the Day podcast sent to you:  https://unreachedoftheday.org/resources/podcast/ People Group Summary: https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups//19952/IN #PrayforZERO is a podcast Sponsor.         https://prayforzero.com/ Take your place in history! We could be the generation to translate God's Word into every language. YOUR prayers can make this happen.  Take your first step and sign the Prayer Wall to receive the weekly Pray For Zero Journal:  https://prayforzero.com/prayer-wall/#join Pray for the largest Frontier People Groups (FPG): Visit JoshuaProject.net/frontier#podcast provides links to podcast recordings of the prayer guide for the 31 largest FPGs.  Go31.org/FREE provides the printed prayer guide for the largest 31 FPGs along with resources to support those wanting to enlist others in prayer for FPGs

Episode Description Episode Description Sign up to receive this Unreached of the Day podcast sent to you:  https://unreachedoftheday.org/resources/podcast/ People Group Summary: https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups//19980/IN #PrayforZERO is a podcast Sponsor.         https://prayforzero.com/ Take your place in history! We could be the generation to translate God's Word into every language. YOUR prayers can make this happen.  Take your first step and sign the Prayer Wall to receive the weekly Pray For Zero Journal:  https://prayforzero.com/prayer-wall/#join Pray for the largest Frontier People Groups (FPG): Visit JoshuaProject.net/frontier#podcast provides links to podcast recordings of the prayer guide for the 31 largest FPGs.  Go31.org/FREE provides the printed prayer guide for the largest 31 FPGs along with resources to support those wanting to enlist others in prayer for FPGs

PREVIEW: #INDIA: #CONGRESS:  Conversation excerpt with AEI scholar and WSJ columnist Sadanand Dhume re the Congress party leader, the most high Brahmin caste Rahul Gandhi, campaigning against the lower caste Narendra Modi on a promise to enforce the caste system in hiring and within institutions -- back to the future in a nation that prospers with meritocracy.  More details later: the election starts April 19.  1922 Bombay

Join us, as we continue our conversation with Sandeep as he shares how he came out of Hinduism.

Join us, as we talk with Sandeep, who grew up in India, as a devout Hindu Brahmin.What exactly is it like growing up in India? What was the catalyst for him to begin questioning his beliefs & eventually leave Hinduism?Tune in to find out!Check out our recent sponsors for this special episode:Mythologie Candles is a USA-based, Christian-owned business this holiday season, look no further than Mythologie Candles (spelled with an 'ie'). Mythologie Candles is a small, family-run business based out of Washington state that makes nerdy candles for all you fantasy and history geeks out there.  Enter "CULTISH" at checkout to get 10% off your order! If you want instant access to this whole series today sign up for Cultish All-Access