Podcasts about divine play

Perhaps one of the most important and foundational lectures we've ever done, this talk features a broad overview of Tantrik non-duality in the beginning and then moves on to make a case for a Vedic lifestyle and basic devotion as important foundations for more dramatic, esoteric, non-dual and transgressive practices of Goddess-oriented tantra.We also study the Vedic (and pre-Vedic) roots of Tantra and look at a few of the early schools of our tradition such as the Mīmāmsa, Pāśupata, Lakulīśa, Nyāya & Vaiśeshika to derive from them some grounding ideas for practicing Tantra safely! This lecture was given just after Shiva Ratri and Sri Ramakrishna's birthday and so we attempt to map the historical progression of ideas in Shaivism unto the life of Sri Ramakrishna where we see all these ideas expressed! Books Referenced: 1. Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna by Swami Nikhilananda, a translation of the Kathamrita by M. 2. Sri Ramakrishna and his Divine Play by Swami Chetanananda, a translation of Lilaprasangha by Swami Saradananada3. Sri Ramakrishna and His Disciples by Sister Deva Mata4. Ramakrishna and His Disciples by Christopher Isherwood 5. Sri Ramakrishna: A Prophet For The New Age by Richard Schiffman(if you're new to the literature, I would start with 3., 4. and 5. before moving on to 1. and 2. from the list above) ^You'll find a complete playlist of introductory lectures on Tantra in both theory and practice here. 00:00:00 Meditation on Lord Shiva 00:02:00 Tantrik Non-Duality in a Nutshell 00:08:40 Other Flavors of Tantra and the Progression of the Tradition00:10:36 (a digression on exegesis vs eisegesis) and "doxographical hierarchy"00:13:15 finding the foundations for Tantrik practice & the avatāra (incarnation of God) 00:19:10 our project: mapping the history of Shaivism/Tantra unto the life of Sri Ramakrishna to make a case for finding the foundations for Tantrik practice!00:20:39 The importance of Texts and accountability in teachers00:51:51 Staying Grounded as a Foundation for Esoteric Tantrik Practices 00:55:58 Why this PSA is especially relevant after Shiva Ratri 00:51:12 The importance of Veda and Vedic living, the true foundation of Tantra 01:13:00 Rta, living according to the Rhythm of Nature & Fulfilling the 5 Debts to Rsis, Gods (Forces of Nature), Ancestors, Community and Animals/Plants. 01:14:15 An Aside on Why Swami Vivekananda is Not On My Altar... 01:15:45 Sri Ramakrishna's Adherence to the Veda and Brahminical Codes of Conduct 01:20:02 Shaiva Tantras in the Vedas and "before" the Vedas: the History of our Tradition 01:26:00 Nyāya and Vaiśeshika are early Shaiva Schools! 01:28:50 Why Logic and Thinking Clearly are So Important! (lessons from Nyāya) 01:30:19 The Transgressive Practices of Early Shaivas (Lakulīśa Shaivism) and the Cult of Bhairava as a way of moving beyond the Veda in the name of Devotion! 01:35:45 the Shaiva Siddhānta as the foundation for all Tantra & Puja as the foundational Tantrik Practice Lectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and Friday 10am PST and again Friday at 6pm PST.Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrMSupport the show

Creativity flows when our hearts and minds are open, and tightens when we grasp onto particular ideas of outcome. It tends to hide from us when we take ourselves too seriously. Lightness of spirit is key. "Lila" is a Hindu term that has many layers. It describes the effortless play between the relative world and the absolute. Lila manifests when when fullness, unable to contain itself, spills over into creation. This episode includes a 7-minute talk about creativity that alludes to Carl Jung's method of Active Imagination and the benefits of paying attention to our dreams. If you wish to skip over the talk, the meditation begins at about 7:40. Relax, enjoy, and have fun!Music & audio engineering by the fabulous Eric Fischer: audio-refined.comSupport the Show.Tess on Insight TimerTess on YouTubeTess's novels: https://tesscallahan.com/Thank you for listening !DISCLAIMER: Meditation is not a substitute for professional psychological or medical healthcare or therapy. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by you acting or not acting as a result of listening to this recording. Use the material provided at your own risk. Do not drive or operate dangerous equipment while listening.

Nisha Sajnani, PhD., RDT-BCT is the Director of the Program in Drama Therapy and Theatre & Health Lab; founder of the Arts & Health @NYU and Chair of the NYU Creative Arts Therapies Consortium. In her capacity as founding co-director of the Jameel Arts & Health Lab, established in collaboration with the WHO, Dr. Sajnani leads a Lancet global series on the health benefits of the arts. An award winning author, educator, and advocate, her body of work explores the unique ways in which aesthetic experience can inspire equity, care, and collective human flourishing across the lifespan.  Dr. Sajnani is also on faculty with NYU Abu Dhabi where she developed a trans-disciplinary course entitled Can Art Save Lives? which unites current evidence for the health benefits of the arts with practice and policy. She is a faculty advisor in the Rehabilitation Sciences Ph.D., Educational Theatre Ed.D and Ph.D. program and co-teaches Improvisation and Leadership in the Management Communication Program and the Executive Education program in NYU Stern. She is also on faculty with the Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma where she lectures on the role of the arts with people who are forcibly displaced.  --- Learn more about ⁠The System Sanctuary⁠ where Tatiana Fraser and her team teach and train leaders on systems change. We work with individuals, teams and ecosystems to support learning and inform wise action. ⁠⁠Sign up for The Systems Sanctuary Newsletter⁠⁠

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In her continuing series on abundance, Host Helen Lee delves further into her vision of Abundance For All and the process of Ascension. She discusses the importance of aligning with the higher consciousness and frequency of the new world we'd like to live in, rather focus on the noise of the outmoded systems that are being dismantled. Helen shares affirmations and encourages listeners to reprogram themselves with new beliefs of abundance and self worth, highlighting the significance of communication, teamwork, collaboration and personal responsibility in co-creating a loving and abundant world.  KEY TAKEAWAYS We are all equal at the Soul level and have the potential to awaken to our True Selves and live from a place of Soul and Spirit or Pure Consciousness. Our Souls are individuations that stem from what is variously referred to as the Universe, Spirit or Pure Consciousness or even God. It's about co-creating a truly loving world of thoughtfulness and consideration, peace and plenty for all. We need to walk the balanced and highly conscious Middle Path, where we love and honour ourselves and others greatly, We are here to inhabit New Earth, to create history by leading the way with establishing this amazing new dimension of higher consciousness and frequency that will form a completely different world in the decades ahead.  This is the soul purpose and mission that some of us are here to carry out, in order to fulfil our vision of Abundance For All for all human beings, all sentient beings, all that lives and breathes. There is nothing that is not of God. It is all part of Divine Play. While we genuinely care deeply for all of humanity, we can choose to only spend time with those we treasure and who treasure us, at both the personal and work levels. BEST MOMENTS "The new is already here, the old is just making a lot of noise dying."  "New Earth is already here. It is not a location, but a dimension of higher consciousness and frequency."  "We are all equals at the Soul level, but choose to take on roles and personas in each lifetime on Earth to experience and learn certain things in order to expand consciousness."  "Life and Pure Consciousness are one and the same. Soul and Spirit are one and the same." "We can't take anything or anyone important to us for granted. We need to know how they would feel about what we want, what matters to us, and to adjust accordingly."  "The more aligned you are, the clearer you would be and therefore the greater your discernment would be as well." "Our unconsciousness creates chaos.The solution to the chaos and the unconsciousness is alignment and simplicity."  "I long for every Soul and every sentient being on Earth to flourish enormously and endlessly."    VALUABLE RESOURCES To become a member of the Transform and Thrive Club and benefit from powerful monthly live sessions on Zoom video calls and multimedia coaching, check out and sign up here: www.transformandthrive.club www.leeheiss.com www.facebook.com/leeheiss https://www.facebook.com/helenleeheiss/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/transformandthriveclub www.instagram.com/helenleeheiss enquiries@leeheiss.com HOST BIO Founder & Principal Coach of Lee Heiss Coaching, Helen Lee coached thousands of clients worldwide and multinationals in Asia-Pacific in the last three decades. She created a powerful ontological coaching methodology that ignites the true greatness or invincibility in people. Thoroughly tested and honed over 20 years, this methodology consistently and rapidly produces desired results. Helen was also a journalist who later ran her own communications consultancies in Australia and Asia. The Business Times listed her in its “Who's Who of Women Shaping Singapore” while The Straits Times named her “The Leader Prodder” in a feature on Singapore's top coaches.

It's always a great pleasure to talk fortune-telling and omen logic with author and magician Gordon White. This conversation centered around his newly released Lenormand deck, "Fortune's Fools," which was co-created with the artist Colin Alexander. The "little white book" he wrote and included with the deck, discussing techniques of effective cartomancy (and which can be applied to much more than just Lenormand contexts,) was excellent to discuss with him in this episode.  I hope you enjoy it!-- Gordon's RuneSoup website: http://www.runesoup.com -- Gordon's "Fortune's Fools" release: Fortunes Fools (runesoup.com) https://fortunesfools.runesoup.com/ -- Fortune's Fools YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThXw6tur4r9hW8hKrWow18Rrn96BEb70&si=M-_EL6h6ebbFxIN4 -- Theme music: Come with Me by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.-- Ending music: Pollen Path by Elana Low-- The Coffee and Divination website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com-- More about JoAnna Farrer's coven and the North Wyldewood Tradition: http://www.northwyldewood.org-- Coffee and Divination on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeanddivination/

What would it be like if Leonardo Da Vinci got to talk with someone who remembered the whole sacred history of the cosmos? This. Always looking for clues and patterns to help decipher the Mystery, polymath Robert Edward Grant joins the human memory bank Matias De Stefano who is best known as someone who remembers all of his past lives and everything that happened in between.  We have clues that have been left for us from ancient civilizations about how to navigate these wartorn waters, in a different way through remembering who we are and learn from the mistakes made by ancient advanced civilizations. If we are able to restore our own wholeness by decoding these clues, and understanding the matrix, we will be able to follow initiatic paths that can serve humanity on an individual and collective level.  We also decode and retranslate the myth of the Philosopher's Stone, one of the most mysterious and important guiding stories of our time. This drives us into discussions about Arthurian legend, twin flames, our original trauma, and the importance of Divine Play.  I hope you all enjoy this once in a lifetime special conversation and check out more of both Matias & Robert's work at www.matiasdestefano.org⁠ and www.robertedwardgrant.com. This episode is sponsored by: EDGE THEORY LABS Go to edgetheorylabs.com/ and use code: AMP for $150 off your Edge Tub MAUI NUI VENISON - Go to https://mauinuivenison.com/AMP  and use code: AMP for 20% Off 1st Order ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To partner with the Aubrey Marcus Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Connect with Aubrey | Website | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/2GesYqi ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/2BlfCEO ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/2F4nBZk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter |⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/2BlGBAdAd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out "Own your Day, Own Your Life" by Aubrey Marcus | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/2vRz4so⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the Aubrey Marcus newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aubreymarcus.com/pages/email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the Aubrey Marcus podcast: iTunes | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/2lMZRCn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://spoti.fi/2EaELZO ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stitcher | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/2G8ccJt ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IHeartRadio | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ihr.fm/3CiV4x3 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Google Podcasts | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3nzCJEh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Android | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2OQeBQg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Thank you for tuning in to episode 5 of our ongoing series calledThe Yogic ApproachThis week we are looking at the Niyamas 'observances'. If you have not heard the previous episodes in this series-START HERE:The Yogic Approach (Part 1): Ways we can approach YogaThe Yogic Approach (Part 2): The 8 Limbed PracticeThe Yogic Approach (Part 3): The KleshasThe Yogic Approach (Part 4): The YamasThe Niyamas continue the "backbone" of Yoga as written by Patanjali in The Yoga Sutras. Faern walks us through the basics of what they are and how we can apply them to our lives.If you have an interest of creating your life around Yoga- Faern highly recommends taking the time to not only explore postures and breathing but to investigate and study Yoga Philosophy and the associated scripture. For example the Bhagavad Gita.Hungry for Apples Podcast is on the look out for people to have conversations with.Here is a loose list of whom we are searching for- people working with very current spiritual concepts, Travel to share Kirtan, study intently Sanskrit & scripture related to Yoga & Tantra, shifting addictions with international plant medicines,  living life in a unique way- Artist, musician, travel, expat, cultural anthropologist, Yoga Guide.... if you feel your life exemplifies one of these categories AND you want to speak about it publicly email us via the email Faern mentions in every single episode.& THANK YOU for your time and interest!

 I was interviewed by Angelo Dilullo, who has been on BatGap. Angelo's: BatGap interview YouTube Channel Points discussed: My spiritual history. The TM program The importance of integration and stabilization on the spiritual path. The value of spiritual development in unfolding our full potential. About Amma (Mata Amritanandamayi) The masculine and feminine aspects of spirituality. Compassion, kindness, generosity, and such qualities as expressions of holistic spiritual development. The Association for Spiritual Integrity and the importance of ethics on the spiritual path. What is the best spiritual practice? Are there any detrimental practices? (Psychedelics? Neo-Advaita?) Harmful teachers? The qualifications for being a spiritual teacher and the importance of discerning between qualified and unqualified teachers. The importance of humility and genuineness in teachers. We all have different roles to play. Awakened people aren't necessarily teachers and don't necessarily use spiritual terminology. The relevance of channeling, mediumship, etc. to spirituality. Different dimensions of reality. “God” as an unbounded self-interacting ocean of consciousness. We are characters with some improvisational latitude in the Divine Play. The playwright has our best interest in mind. Staying aligned with the Divine “stream”. Trusting your instincts. Global problems are symptomatic of the quality of collective consciousness which is trending toward awakening, perhaps as a response to the dire nature of these problems. The cumulative nature of spiritual practice. Recommended books. The importance of where you put your attention. The complimentary relationship between knowledge and experience. The importance of taking the first step on the spiritual path, and one thing will lead to the next. Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group Transcript of this interview Interview recorded December 20, 2022 Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.

In this first episode of Season 2 we dive straight into the great Lila. And for those wondering, Lila is a Sanskrit word translating to "Divine Play" or what I like to call Cosmic Joke. This whole existence is truly a great Lila, if we're willing to zoom out of any "stressful situation" or really any self - imposed hell created through the mind, then that is when you can truly laugh and enjoy the great Lila of life. In this episode we journey all over as I share a recent plant medicine ceremony with Mama Ayuhuasca and the over arching lesson of how to surrender laugh and have fun with this beautiful life, the Great Lila Herself. Intro / Outro: Steffan Ki Connect with me on IG here Apply to work 1:1 with me here If you're wanting to dive deeper in person, I currently have 2 upcoming in person immersions happening... Sensual Initiation: a 1 week woman's temple immersion and retreat on the Northern Coast of California (May 3-9, 2023). Shakti Rising Retreat: a 1 week woman's retreat initiating you into Self Mastery: teaching you how to expand your energy, master your mind and awaken into higher states of consciousness (Costa Rica July 20-27, 2023). Please email Shaktiunleashed@gmail.com for more information If you loved this episode, I'd absolutely LOVE for you to leave a 5 star review. And as a token of gratitude, you'll receive a free surprise bonus gift sent to your inbox when you email a screenshot of your review and send to "Shaktiunleashed@gmail.com."

In this podcast clip with my good friend Susan Telford, we discuss the important topic of the world in relationship to the Divine. Is the world God, or an illusion? A Course In Miracles seems to say that it is a dream that we made up, while Advaita/Vedanta says clearly that it is all the Divine Play of Brahman. Is there a way these two viewpoints can be reconciled? Full Episode on Susan's YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKOdc...

Keli Semelsberger has been teaching, directing and performing improv for more than 26 years. She founded the award-winning Charlotte Comedy Theater and she is the author of her new book, Improv Shaman: The Transformative Journey of Divine Play. We talked to her about being enough, taking care of yourself and how to be more vulnerable.

In this episode of Living with Reality, Dr. Robert Svoboda takes us on a journey through the divine play of Krishna from his birth through adulthood.This podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow“Everybody, when they are fortunate enough to have some interaction with Krishna, Krishna will come to them and then he will disappear. And then they will have to search for him.” – Dr. Robert SvobodaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You are that is never born and that never dies. Let's explore the answer to questions of our real nature and the divine play of consciousness using the path of self-inquiry. If you like this episode, please share it with people you know, and if you wish, you can also support me. Your support will help me to create more content to spread the message of love, peace, and humanity. ✦ Weekly E-mail Newsletter ✓ https://jagjotsingh.com/newsletter-subscription/ ✦ Reach Out To Me (Ask Anything) ✓ https://jagjotsingh.com/contact-us/

For more videos, guided meditations and instruction, access to our lecture library, and to support this work, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishLIVE lectures happen every Monday at 7pm PST on Zoom. It is open to the public. Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815To get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrMNataraja, the Dancing Shiva is among the most riveting and mysterious symbols in South Asian spirituality. What does it mean? Who is Shiva and why is he dancing? In this lecture, we explore the subtlest and most sublime esoteric teachings of the Tantrik tradition of Shaivism, teachinga that are given life and expression in this symbol of the Dancing Shiva that has captured the hearts and imaginations many! To hear this teaching even once can radically alter the way we see ourselves, others and the world such that we live a joyously and fearlessly, relishing each moment in life, even grief, as the Divine Play of Shiva!May this teaching trigger in you a recognition of what you already are at your esence nature!Jai Shiva Shambho! Jai Maheshwara!

अयि गिरिनन्दिनि नन्दितमेदिनि विश्वविनोदिनि नन्दिनुते गिरिवरविन्ध्यशिरोऽधिनिवासिनि विष्णुविलासिनि जिष्णुनुते । भगवति हे शितिकण्ठकुटुम्बिनि भूरिकुटुम्बिनि भूरिकृते जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १ ॥ Ayi Giri-Nandini Nandita-Medini Vishva-Vinodini Nandi-Nute Giri-Vara-Vindhya-Shiro-[A]dhi-Nivaasini Vissnnu-Vilaasini Jissnnu-Nute | Bhagavati He Shiti-Kannttha-Kuttumbini Bhuri-Kuttumbini Bhuri-Krte Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 1 || Meaning: (O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious Feet) 1.1: Salutations to You O Divine Mother, I Invoke You; Who is the Daughter of the Mountain; By Whose presence the whole World is filled with Joy; For Whom the whole World is a Divine Play and Who is Praised by Nandi, 1.2: (I Invoke You O Devi) Who Dwell on the Summit of the Vindhyas, the Best of the Mountains; Who give Joy to Lord Vishnu (as His sister) and Who is Praised by Lord Indra, 1.3: O Goddess Bhagavati, Who is the Consort of the One with Blue Throat (Lord Shiva); Who has Many Many Relations in this World (being the Cosmic Mother) and Who has Created Abundance (in Creation), 1.4: Victory to You, Victory to You, (I take Refuge in Your Auspicious Feet) O the Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura; (Victory to You) Who Shine with Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain. Music Credit - Aigiri Nandhini Remix by RIP RAP Licensed under a Creative Commons License. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/manojdas0/message

In this week's episode we connect with the all-embracing Intuitive Energy Healer, Intuitive Reader and Intuitive Healing Teacher, Nicole Love. Within this illuminating conversation we discover how Nicole connects to her own sensuality through the spirit world, embodiment and through honouring and listening to her own experience. Nicole is deeply connected with Spirit and loves to guide people into their deepest wisdom, highest selves, and spiritual embodiment. She knows bringing LOVE and all it's sensations through our bodies, as often as we can, is a healing and magical practice to be in. Connect with Nicole here: www.soulgratitude.com Instagram: soul_gratitude Facebook: Soul Gratitude nicole@soulgratitude.com Join us on Facebook if you too would like to be part of an empowering tribe of over 800 amazing women who are curious to embrace their unique femininity and to support and uplift each other on this incredible journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2783775985242988/about/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untamingfemininity/ We believe that untamed women are real and powerful! If you are savouring your weekly fix of sensual sharing, we would be delighted if you would buy us a cup of coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/untamingfemininity Subscribe to our Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Kw1NiTZpNlKEIycEPaKSb?si=bXi08ympQdSCm33w58PrkA Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/untaming-femininity-podcast/id1527112229 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/untamingfemininity/message

In sacred Hindu scriptures, did you know that all things are created through the playtime of the gods? Not the intention or the planning or the due diligence – but the sheer ebullient playtime of the holy. What lessons can we take from this story? From the ways in which play creates something new, just as much as planning ever could – and maybe more. We'll also recognize our annual Senior Bridging ceremony today!

Your mind wants to make it more complicated than this, but it's not. All is Lila - the Divine Play. A Movement of Love. ❤️

In the midst of so much drama and uncertainty in the world, Shann shares a short and sweet invitation to join her for some lightness, creativity, and divine play. Think back to when you were a child. What kind of games did you like to play? What creative pursuits did you enjoy the most? How about your sense of humor? Do you have someone to laugh with? You deserve to carve out some light in the midst of all that is. This Sacred Life is a soulful, sensual, and sacred exploration for women who want to walk in beauty and reclaim their feminine sovereignty. 

The idea of Maya pervades Indian philosophy. It is enigmatic, multivalent, and foundational, with its oldest referents found in the Rig Veda. Maya in the Bhagavata Purana: Human Suffering and Divine Play (Oxford UP, 2020) explores Maya's rich conceptual history, and then focuses on the highly developed theology of Maya found in the Sanskrit Bhagavata Purana, one of the most important Hindu sacred texts. Gopal K. Gupta examines Maya's role in the Bhagavata's narratives, paying special attention to its relationship with other key concepts in the text, such as human suffering (duhkha), devotion (bhakti), and divine play (lila). In the Bhagavata, Maya is often identified as the divine feminine, and has a far-reaching influence. For example, Maya is both the world and the means by which God creates the world, as well as the facilitator of God's play, paradoxically revealing him to his devotees by concealing his majesty. While Vedanta philosophy typically sees Maya as a negative force, the Bhagavata affirms that Maya also has a positive role, as Maya is ultimately meant to draw living beings toward Krishna and intensify their devotion to him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The idea of Maya pervades Indian philosophy. It is enigmatic, multivalent, and foundational, with its oldest referents found in the Rig Veda. Maya in the Bhagavata Purana: Human Suffering and Divine Play (Oxford UP, 2020) explores Maya's rich conceptual history, and then focuses on the highly developed theology of Maya found in the Sanskrit Bhagavata Purana, one of the most important Hindu sacred texts. Gopal K. Gupta examines Maya's role in the Bhagavata's narratives, paying special attention to its relationship with other key concepts in the text, such as human suffering (duhkha), devotion (bhakti), and divine play (lila). In the Bhagavata, Maya is often identified as the divine feminine, and has a far-reaching influence. For example, Maya is both the world and the means by which God creates the world, as well as the facilitator of God's play, paradoxically revealing him to his devotees by concealing his majesty. While Vedanta philosophy typically sees Maya as a negative force, the Bhagavata affirms that Maya also has a positive role, as Maya is ultimately meant to draw living beings toward Krishna and intensify their devotion to him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The idea of Maya pervades Indian philosophy. It is enigmatic, multivalent, and foundational, with its oldest referents found in the Rig Veda. Maya in the Bhagavata Purana: Human Suffering and Divine Play (Oxford UP, 2020) explores Maya's rich conceptual history, and then focuses on the highly developed theology of Maya found in the Sanskrit Bhagavata Purana, one of the most important Hindu sacred texts. Gopal K. Gupta examines Maya's role in the Bhagavata's narratives, paying special attention to its relationship with other key concepts in the text, such as human suffering (duhkha), devotion (bhakti), and divine play (lila). In the Bhagavata, Maya is often identified as the divine feminine, and has a far-reaching influence. For example, Maya is both the world and the means by which God creates the world, as well as the facilitator of God's play, paradoxically revealing him to his devotees by concealing his majesty. While Vedanta philosophy typically sees Maya as a negative force, the Bhagavata affirms that Maya also has a positive role, as Maya is ultimately meant to draw living beings toward Krishna and intensify their devotion to him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The idea of Maya pervades Indian philosophy. It is enigmatic, multivalent, and foundational, with its oldest referents found in the Rig Veda. Maya in the Bhagavata Purana: Human Suffering and Divine Play (Oxford UP, 2020) explores Maya's rich conceptual history, and then focuses on the highly developed theology of Maya found in the Sanskrit Bhagavata Purana, one of the most important Hindu sacred texts. Gopal K. Gupta examines Maya's role in the Bhagavata's narratives, paying special attention to its relationship with other key concepts in the text, such as human suffering (duhkha), devotion (bhakti), and divine play (lila). In the Bhagavata, Maya is often identified as the divine feminine, and has a far-reaching influence. For example, Maya is both the world and the means by which God creates the world, as well as the facilitator of God's play, paradoxically revealing him to his devotees by concealing his majesty. While Vedanta philosophy typically sees Maya as a negative force, the Bhagavata affirms that Maya also has a positive role, as Maya is ultimately meant to draw living beings toward Krishna and intensify their devotion to him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The idea of Maya pervades Indian philosophy. It is enigmatic, multivalent, and foundational, with its oldest referents found in the Rig Veda. Maya in the Bhagavata Purana: Human Suffering and Divine Play (Oxford UP, 2020) explores Maya's rich conceptual history, and then focuses on the highly developed theology of Maya found in the Sanskrit Bhagavata Purana, one of the most important Hindu sacred texts. Gopal K. Gupta examines Maya's role in the Bhagavata's narratives, paying special attention to its relationship with other key concepts in the text, such as human suffering (duhkha), devotion (bhakti), and divine play (lila). In the Bhagavata, Maya is often identified as the divine feminine, and has a far-reaching influence. For example, Maya is both the world and the means by which God creates the world, as well as the facilitator of God's play, paradoxically revealing him to his devotees by concealing his majesty. While Vedanta philosophy typically sees Maya as a negative force, the Bhagavata affirms that Maya also has a positive role, as Maya is ultimately meant to draw living beings toward Krishna and intensify their devotion to him.

The idea of Maya pervades Indian philosophy. It is enigmatic, multivalent, and foundational, with its oldest referents found in the Rig Veda. Maya in the Bhagavata Purana: Human Suffering and Divine Play (Oxford UP, 2020) explores Maya's rich conceptual history, and then focuses on the highly developed theology of Maya found in the Sanskrit Bhagavata Purana, one of the most important Hindu sacred texts. Gopal K. Gupta examines Maya's role in the Bhagavata's narratives, paying special attention to its relationship with other key concepts in the text, such as human suffering (duhkha), devotion (bhakti), and divine play (lila). In the Bhagavata, Maya is often identified as the divine feminine, and has a far-reaching influence. For example, Maya is both the world and the means by which God creates the world, as well as the facilitator of God's play, paradoxically revealing him to his devotees by concealing his majesty. While Vedanta philosophy typically sees Maya as a negative force, the Bhagavata affirms that Maya also has a positive role, as Maya is ultimately meant to draw living beings toward Krishna and intensify their devotion to him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We went into such depth with topics that are often marked as the shadow of the most enlightened people, yet it was shared with such gentleness and grace that humbling. I am so glad this Mystic left her cave to share her wisdom with us! 1. The evolution of embodiment. 2. Feminism and why we can't crush the patriarchy. 3. What is the unedited self and how do we honour it. 4. What is the great cosmic joke? 5. The dance with being able to let things in and let thing's go. ... How we can't compartmentalise our souls. So good! About Ramya She has a burning passion for play. For us to express unedited expression of our feminine. For men and women to find their own flavour and unique essence so they can open up to the whole treasure chest of sensuality. With the life force of permission and pleasure oozing through her veins, Liberating womxn all over the globe. She moves like a puma, With poise, Confidence, Knowing, A beauty that you can't take your eyes off. There is an effortless nature as she walks through this world, A knowing that people will gravitate to the essence she exudes, The embodiment of “as within so without.” That takes people lifetimes to understand and embody, Yet it's doing this with grace and ease. She is the creator of Liberated Women, Divine Play and all things sacred dance, sexuality and emotional intimacy. A big welcome to Ramya Jade as she joins us on the show. www.divineplay.com.au

prayers for Hana / civilized warfare / Arjuna's pure intelligence / Bhishma's love for Bhagavad-gita / Bhishma's melting heart / love is the highest principle / Krishna's absorption in divine play / Krishna's “enemies” / understanding that Lila is beyond mythology by understanding rasa

prayers for Hana / civilized warfare / Arjuna’s pure intelligence / Bhishma’s love for Bhagavad-gita / Bhishma’s melting heart / love is the highest principle / Krishna’s absorption in divine play / Krishna’s “enemies” / understanding that Lila is beyond mythology by understanding rasa

Linda Pedrosa is a yoga and meditation teacher based out of Miami Life Center in Miami, Florida. You can find her on Instagram @leelalindayogiSupport the show (http://thedailypractice.com)

Jason Estes is a wayshower and founder of Activation Station, which has been supporting me for the last couple of months. He is a spiritual teacher who brings his students through a consciousness course and assists them in discovering their true, authentic selves. In this episode I jam with my soul fam friend and wayshower Jason Estes about all things ascension, what is going on with current intense energies, purge periods and everything else going on amidst this incredible moment in human evolution and divinity embodiment! In this episode you’ll learn about… * What is ascension and what is the overlay between ascension and de-scension timelines that are happening concurrently * How to cultivate more presence and acceptance with what is and how this is the key to experience more of what you truly desire * How to process emotions without judgement, how to actually let things go * How to cultivate self-mastery and emotional maturity on your path of transformation and healing * Why the law of attraction is actually spiritual escapism and bypassing in many cases from receiving what’s actually meant for you * How to gracefully integrate all the lessons and opportunities for growth that are going to be coming your way from now until May 18th and forever after * Specific dates to watch out for re: celestial energy spikes and what they correlate to in terms of purging and different aspects of clearing we’re all going through And so much more! Connect with Jason: Facebook Learn more about Jason's MTVO organization here. Check out his platform Activation Station here.

Episode Image by Black picasso Theme song HoodGrown by David-James @davedashjames_ https://soundcloud.com/davedashjames Transition music @mztrwlsn https://soundcloud.com/mrwilsonbeats Black history month music: CB4 - “I’m black yall” TAG THE ARTIST: Black picasso @Blackpicasso101 FOR US BY US: ARTS MATTAPAN https://artsmattapan.com/ http://artsmattapan.tumblr.com/ https://artsmattapan.com/2017/11/29/neponset-river-stories-untold/ WORD ON THE STREET: City Councilor Ayanna Pressley to challenge Mike Capuano http://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_politics/2018/01/city_councilor_ayanna_pressley_to_challenge_mike_capuano San Francisco will wipe out thousands of marijuana convictions dating to 1975 http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-san-francisco-marijuana-20180131-story.html Why a high school that's just 5% black is raising the Black Lives Matter flag http://www.cnn.com/2018/02/02/us/black-lives-matter-flag-vermont-montpelier-trnd/index.html Black Celebrities Call For Monuments Honoring Black History Makers In New Project https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/black-history-legends-honored-in-black-monuments-project_us_5a746ff7e4b0905433b38269?ncid=APPLENEWS00001 Historical King Pin : Augusta Savage https://www.biography.com/people/augusta-savage-40495 UNSUNG HEROES Maria Louise Baldwin https://aaregistry.org/story/maria-l-baldwin-graceful-educator/ https://baldwin.cpsd.us/about_our_school/baldwin_school_history/maria_l__baldwin_biography/ GOOD LOOKS (interview): Marlene Boyette @marleneboyette Leelayogawellness.com REALTALK: Q: Why must we attribute black success to the Illuminati? rap, fame , celebrity, Beyonce, Jay Z, ect. ANNOUNCEMENTS: New monthly episodes of White Wall Review, reviewing art shows around the city of Boston Rate and review and subscribe to us on APPLE podcast Check out white wall review ! Daughter of Contrast www.daughterofcontrast.com/ @daughterofcontrst Amber @ambersafro HIT US UP! If you’re an Artist or know an Artist to be featured on the show please send us an image of the work along with a short bio and social media handles. If you’re a small business owner or know of a local boston business to be featured on the show please send u a short message and social media handles. If you would like to be interviewed on the show please email us and send us a short bio and or media. And please please please send us topics for real talk to HoodGrownAesthetic@gmail.com or message us on instagram or here on SoundCloud Please Review, Rate and Subscribe to us on Apple Podcast!

Katherine Bird and Michelle Hawk are delighted to welcome special guest Marli Williams on this week's episode! So often when we participate in Spiritual practice and personal development work, we take ourselves and the process so seriously that we forget it's supposed to be enjoyable! As sensitive people, we can feel burdened by the weight of the world and of the role our personal work takes in the overall rebirthing process. ...enter Divine Play! How can playing support us in connecting with our core essence? What are some ways that we can incorporate more play into our personal and professional lives? How can playing more actually support better business practices? Join us for a conversation about the vital role that play has in the process of healing and personal growth. Marli Williams is a professional camp counselor, activation coach, community builder and change maker whose mission in life is to inspire and empower people to do more and be more than they ever thought possible. She is passionate about creating spaces, places and experiences where others can tap into their innate awesomeness, build meaningful connections and feel empowered to make positive changes in their communities and in their lives. Learn more about her work at https://marliwilliams.com/ and Camp Yes at https://www.campyesforwomen.com/

Join in for this rare opportunity to hear clients share their stories of success! Divine Play's Senior Associate, Jen Lucas will be inviting guests and stories that highlight the potential of the human mind and spirit. The guest today will be Jeanne Catherine Gray's clients: sharing lots of stories about what has happened for people as they have crossed paths with Jeanne. Jeanne is an incredible coach and teacher - don't miss this opportunity to hear real people, share real stories of inspiration and insight.Do YOU have your own story of what you are grateful to Jeanne for or how your life has changed since working with Jeanne or coming across this radio show even? Please join us in person (yes, cake is provided) or call in to the show! 1-844-390-TALK. Or you can send us your story ahead of time to jen@divineplay.com.Jen Lucas is a Senior Associate and Operations Manager at Divine Play and loves working with Jeanne.

In this talk at the Santa Barbara temple, given March 6, 2016 Swami Chetanananda disusses his new book, "Sri Sarada Devi and Her Divine Play."

Join Jen Lucas, Senior Associate at Divine Play, as she interviews Jeanne Catherine-Gray to explore the topic of circumstances that seem dire or extreme. How do we know what to do? How can we face situations that look so very difficult, even life-threatening?

Join Jeanne Catherine and Divine Play senior associates John Gray and Jen Lucas to discover the highlights of the 3 principles global community conference. Learn how the 3 principles understanding transforms global problems from complexity to simplicity. Discover what hope can do for you right now and why you don't have to wait!

Join radio show host, Jeanne Catherine-Gray and extraordinary mentor, iDr. Dicken Bettinger. for a very special show live in Charlottesville, VA at Divine Play.This show is the culmination of a 3-day training focusing on a deeper understanding of Mind, Consciousness & Thought. Don't miss this opportunity to listen to a master and his students! A great opportunity to go deeper and learn more.

Join radio show host, Jeanne Catherine-Gray and extraordinary mentor, iDr. Dicken Bettinger. for a very special show live in Charlottesville, VA at Divine Play.This show is the culmination of a 3-day training focusing on a deeper understanding of Mind, Consciousness & Thought. Don't miss this opportunity to listen to a master and his students! A great opportunity to go deeper and learn more.

Jason Nemer: Finding Connection and building TRUST.Why do we yearn for connection and understanding in our relationships? We answer these questions and more in today's interview with AcroYoga Co-Founder Jason Nemer!Namaste Yogis, This is Andrew Sealy here to welcome you to The YOGA REVEALED PODCAST! Today we fly high with AcroYoga Founder Jason Nemer.  Jason is a community connector, who has lead the rapid expansion of AcroYoga internationally through his passion for Divine Play.  Jason’s enthusiasm for Acrobatics is second only to his devout  practice of Yoga. He is a world traveling nomadic yogi who has introduced world leaders, and super star celebrities to the true power of human connection through AcroYoga.  In this episode Jason Reveals his TOP 3 tips for staying sane while traveling the world.  Jason also dives deep on the importance of true human connection in society in this day and age.  We went deep on some of the key factors to creating connection and finding balance in life’s many relationships.  Get ready to go hand to hand as,  As we stack up with the AcroYoga Man, Jason Nemer on this outstanding episode of the Yoga Revealed Podcast. Thank you for tuning into this episode of the Yoga Revealed Podcast with Jason Nemer.  Make sure to check out AcroYoga.Org for Jason’s teaching schedule and AcroYoga classes immersions and teacher trainings near you. For daily inspiration check out @AcroYoga’s instagram and Youtube channel.  For more awesome Yoga Revealed episodes Be sure to subscribe on itunes, and drop us a 5 star review if you truly appreciate the interviews we do! We can’t thank you enough for your contribution to the Yoga Revealed Community. Catch us at YogaRevealed.com for a free Manifesto document that will inspire your New Year and keep you motivated for .  You can find us on Soundcloud, Youtube and Instagram too. Until next time Live Light SHINE BRIGHT yogis! YogaRevealed.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Building A Super Coach CommunityNovember is community month at Divine Play! On Waking Up, we will discuss the rise of 3 principles communities. How do these communities develop? What are they all about? Why are they so successful? Where do they fall down?Don't miss this opportunity to hear Micheal Neill discuss his success, his community and how he navigates it all!Michael Neill is an internationally renowned transformative coach and the best-selling author of The Inside-Out Revolution. The founder of Supercoach Academy, an international school that teaches people how to coach from the inside out and his own weekly call-in show, Supercoach. His TedX talk Why Aren't We Awesomer? has been viewed by over 100,000 people and can be seen on his website at www.supercoach.com.

Jack Pransky will join Jeanne Catherine live on the radio, and in person at Divine Play, Hear Jack share the components that made a weekend of learning about listening, the principles and finding your way.This in person radio event is open to our Charlottesville community. Join us in person or on the radio and the discover new and the unexpected!

Join Jen Lucas and Jacquie Forde as they discuss, debate, laugh and share stories relating to approval in their unique, sparky, light hearted style.How important is approval and how does it weave its way through our lives from birth to death and does it hold us back in life?Jen is a Senior Associate at Divine Play and Jacquie Forde is CEO of The Wellbeing Alliance; both enjoy being Faculty members at Supermind. They have so much fun when they get together that they decided to invite the world along for the ride!

Join favorite guest Dr. Dicken Bettinger to understand better the natural result to slowing down, listening within and discovering a loving heart. Dr. Bettinger speaks eloquently about the implications of our naturally arising wisdom for peace of mind, heart and living!Local community members in Charlottesville, VA are welcome to join us in studio at Divine Play! Show airs at noon eastern standard time. Please arrive a few minutes early to avoid "on-air" noise!

Join Jeanne Catherine-Gray and Divine Play clients while we discuss the impact of understanding your psychological and spiritual experience on practical every day interactions with family.A perfects place to touch base with your mindset right before the holidays!

Lecture by Swami Atmajnanananda on the 7th of October at the Vedanta Society in Boston.