Podcasts about Isha Upanishad

Send us a textThe Upanishads offer direct communication with consciousness itself, providing a philosophical foundation for the Bhagavad Gita and practical spiritual guidance for modern seekers.• Upanishadic study connects us with our inner consciousness rather than human interpretations• The Upanishads provide the philosophical grounding behind the Bhagavad Gita's message• Eknath Easwaran's translations capture the essence in accessible language for modern readers• Finding commonalities between spiritual traditions rather than fault-finding leads to deeper understanding• The first verse of the Isha Upanishad contains the essence of spiritual wisdom• Recognizing the divine in all hearts naturally leads to compassion and equanimity• True renunciation happens naturally when desires fall away like autumn leaves• Everything belongs to the supreme reality, eliminating both pride and covetousness• This perspective aligns with Nirankari Mission's first principle about being trustees of our possessionsPlease subscribe, like, and comment with your thoughts or questions. I'd love to know if you'd like me to continue exploring the Upanishads in future episodes!Support this channel by joining this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEQmXLNdTDOa_7b7J0zO0ew/joinSupport me via Paypal: https://www.paypal.biz/beardedmysticJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/hnRf7wESwXVisit my website: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/Buy The Bearded Mystic Podcast Merch: https://thebeardedmysticpodcast.myshopify.com/Want a one-on-one spiritual discussion with The Bearded Mystic - book here: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/p/spiritual-discussion/You can follow me and contact me on social media:TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdk3HPJh/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeardedmysticpodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBeardedMysticPodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Bearded-Mystic-PodcastBluesky:  https://bsky.app/profile/beardedmystic.bsky.socialBecome a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedmysticpodcastSupport the show

What does true renunciation really look like in day‑to‑day life? In this insightful episode we journey through Bhagavad Gita verses 18.7 to 18.13 and discover why Shri Krishna warns Arjuna that walking away from duty is not the same as walking toward freedom. Drawing from detailed class notes, we unpack the three faces of abandonment: tamasic neglect born of ignorance, rajasic rejection driven by discomfort, and the luminous sattvic release that blossoms when action is offered without craving a reward.Along the way you will hear the unforgettable tale of King Yayati from the Bhagavata Purana. Cursed with sudden old age, the restless monarch barters for youth only to spend a thousand years chasing pleasure before realizing that satisfaction never comes from escaping hardship. His struggle mirrors our own impulse to dodge unpleasant tasks, and it echoes Krishna's caution that such rajasic choices steal the fruits of spiritual growth.We then explore the tamasic trap through blind King Dhritarashtra, whose passivity cloaked in duty allowed adharma to thrive. These stories show why true renunciation cannot arise from fear or confusion. It is a conscious embrace of dharma, free from personal likes and dislikes.To anchor the discussion we turn to the Isha Upanishad. Its opening verse urges seekers who glimpse the Self to let go of all possessiveness, while its second verse offers a practical road for the rest of us: act wholeheartedly for a hundred years yet stay unattached. This Upanishadic wisdom converges with Nishkama Karma Yoga, the heart of Krishna's guidance.You will also see how Krishna's own life radiates this principle. From tending cows in Vrindavan to driving Arjuna's chariot on Kurukshetra, every role He played was service devoid of ego. By reflecting on His example we learn that ordinary duties performed with extraordinary consciousness purify the heart and open the door to liberation.Finally we look ahead to the Gita's next topic, the five factors of action described by Sankhya philosophy. These elements remind us that even our smallest deed depends on divine and material forces working together, so the ego's claim of solitary authorship is an illusion.If you have ever wondered how to balance worldly responsibility with spiritual aspiration, this episode offers a clear, engaging guide grounded in scripture and story. Tune in, reflect, and step closer to true renunciation.krsnadaasa(Servant of Krishna)

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"THAT is infinite, THIS is infinite; From That, This comes. THIS added or removed from THAT, the Infinite remains as Infinite. Om, peace, peace, peace." Inspired by this mantra from the Isha Upanishad, Swami Sarvapriyananda speaks on the nature of Brahman. ► To support the Vedanta Society of New York: http://www.vedantany.org/donate

The Isha Upanishad, Verses 1-18, with Sanskrit recitation by Sri Vinayak and the English translation by Sri Aurobindo, recited by Santosh Krinsky, produced in 1973 at Sri Aurobindo Ashram reference: https://www.lotuspress.com/products/upanishads-1st-us-edition-990360?_pos=2&_sid=bed198415&_ss=r Extensive review and commentary of Sri Aurobindo's The Upanishads is available at http://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com   More information about  Sri Aurobindo can be found at http://www.aurobindo.net The US editions and links to e-book editions of Sri Aurobindo's writings can be found at http://www.lotuspress.com   

• Analysis of the great yogi Krishnamacharya's statement that not all asanas are meant to be done by everyone—each individual will have their own custom list of asanas based on such factors as: age, experience, aptitude, interest, work or family responsibilities. • Probing the question of how important it is in Ashtanga to keep doing more postures and more difficult series. • Thoughts about the teachings in the Yoga Vashista that say, “A yogi should never make the least effort to get what doesn't come to him/her/they without effort.” • Exploration of the word wisdom. What does the Bhagadvad Gita mean when it says: “Wisdom is the goal of every action.” • The importance of centering one's practice around the foundational poses • Interpretation of a passage from the Isha Upanishad on finding balance between devoting oneself to the material and spiritual aspects of one's life. • Recitation of a Kabir poem that that speaks to turning one's attention to the mystery of it all.

16th Chapter: Verses 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8Gita's conclusion is that the essence of spirituality is about becoming a good human being. This is emphasized in the 9th chapter, in the 12th chapter and in the 16th chapter. The qualities described in these chapters should be imbibed and should express themselves in our everyday interaction with fellow beings.In the 13th verse of the 9th chapter, Lord Krishna says that the one who is dedicated to God should have these divine qualities and should be broad minded.The commentators of the 16th chapter divide human types into three categories. The first group is endowed with Daivi Sampat – those who have divine spiritual characteristics and are naturally inclined to do good. At the other extreme is the third group, those endowed with Raakshasi Sampat – they are evil and cannot do any good by their very nature. In between is the second group – those endowed with Asuri Sampat – they are neither evil, not divine; they have temptations, and are still striving to be spiritual. There is a long list of such people in the world, and such people should be watchful of what they feed to their mind – by doing noble deeds, they can evolve spiritually.A long list of undesirable characteristics is given in the 4th verse as a red flag to help humans to avoid following the path of Asuri Sampat or Raakshasi Sampat.The 2nd verse says that a spiritually evolved person practices ahimsa (non-violence) in thoughts, words and deeds. According to Gita, Ahimsa means avoiding any conscious or deliberate thought/word/deed that can directly or indirectly cause harm to others.The 3rd verse lists the following characteristics of a person endowed with Daivi Sampat: Boldness, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, and absence of provide.A devotee of God is in a state of perfect inner contentment. He has the strength of mind, the will power, the determination to withstand the problems of life and not be shaken by them. Strength without goodness is dangerous – it can create problems for others. Goodness without strength is useless and unproductive.The 4th verse lists six undesirable characteristics of those endowed with Asuri Sampat: Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, anger, rudeness, and ignorance.Hypocrisy does great harm to the mind. When we are straightforward, there is only one layer in the mind. When we think something else, say something else, and do something else, we create many artificial layers, which create conflict and harm the mind. Being upright and sincere to ourselves is necessary for our mental health.5th verse: “Of the three types - Daivi Sampat, Asuri Sampat or Raakshasi Sampat - Daivi Sampat leads to liberation. The other two lead to bondage. Arjuna – you do not have to worry as you are born with Daivi Sampat.” Samsara refers to the cycle of birth, death and rebirth – our actions leave a residual effect on our mental system, which then become strong attitudes that prompt us to do further actions (karma-vritti-samskara-chakra). We carry these mental tendencies with us from life to life. Daivi Sampat helps us get out of Samsara and eventually attain liberation. The other two keep us rotating along the wheel of Samsara.Lord Krishna anticipates that Arjuna has a doubt about where his character stands. Anticipating this doubt, he clarifies that Arjuna is born with Daivi Sampat.The easiest way to acquire Daivi Sampat is to start practicing spiritual disciplines – prayers, reading scriptures or doing noble deeds. The spiritual energy from these disciplines enriches the mental system.When we undertake spiritual practices, the mind develops the ability to react to life's situations in a matured manner. Just writing down answers on how to respond to specific life's situations will not help, because our mind has to be made ready to cooperate.6th verse: “There were two types of beings at the beginning of creation. I have described the divine ones. Now let me describe the other.”From the 7th verse onwards, Lord Krishna describes the external manifestations of those endowed with Asuri Sampat.In the 7th and 8th verse he says: “They do not know what do and what not to do, they have no sense of purity or impurity, they do not have a sense of propriety or impropriety, and they do not have a sense of truth or untruth. They have a natural disposition towards doing the wrong things.”Vedanta discusses two types of temperaments in individuals. (1) Pravritti – those who live in the world as normal human beings enjoying comforts of the world. (2) Nivritti – those who choose to live a life of renunciation.Even when we follow the path of Pravritti, we should be guided by dharma, in our pursuit of artha and kama. Kama means desire. Artha refers to the means to acquire material comforts and fulfil desires. Both artha and kama are regulated by dharma, a self-regulating mechanism and a sense of self-restraint. This self-restraint helps us enjoy the world without harming the mind with worries and anxieties.Mahatma Gandhi considered Gita as a commentary on the first two verses of the Isha Upanishad, which says: “The whole world is pervaded by the Divine. Therefore, enjoy the world through renunciation.” We can enjoy the world by having the awareness that everything in this world is, by its very nature, impermanent. This intellectual knowledge needs to become spiritual common sense.Practicing vegetarianism is helpful in the beginning stages of spirituality but it is not a definition of spirituality. During early stages, it can help bring down negative biological drives, emotions and feelings.

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Trechos do antigo texto védico “Isha Upanishad”. Os Upanishads derivam do mais antigo texto hindu, os Vedas, que formam a base de toda a filosofia do hinduísmo. Através de diálogos entre mestre e discípulo, os Upanishads falam sobre a compreensão da alma humana (Atman) e o caminho para se atingir a realidade absoluta (Brahman). Isha ou Ishvavasya, designa o Absoluto ou Ser Infinito. O principal propósito deste shastra (texto sagrado) é mostrar-nos a onipresença do Absoluto e a unidade essencial existente no universo. “Se as Upanishads e todas as outras escrituras fossem repentinamente reduzidas a cinzas, e se somente o primeiro verso da Isha Upanishad permanecesse na memória dos hindus, o hinduísmo viveria para sempre”. - Mahatma Gandhi. Saiba mais: https://www.yoga.pro.br/isha-upanisha...

Prerequisites for succeeding in Nishkama Karma Yoga In the last few verses, we learned the importance of nishkama karma as it was the only way to engage in inaction and avoid the karmic reactions of our actions. Shree Krishna explains a few key traits of pure devotees who have mastery over their minds and are capable of nishkama karma.  Nirashih - Free from expectations Yata Chittatma - Full control over their mind and intellect Tyakta Sarva Parigraha - Free from sense of ownership Krishna says that people with these traits, when they perform nishkama karma, they are not bound by their actions and they do not incur any sin. We have to realize that nobody can escape from the dual nature of this world. Wherever there is night, there is also day. Where there is happiness, there will also be sadness. Where there is abundance there will also be scarcity. Etc. These are called Dwandwas. They always go together. If you have one, you will have the other also. So if you can experience happiness today, you will be experiencing sadness (unhappiness) some other day. It is not a question of if but rather a question of when.  The concept of Dwandwa, or duality, is a fundamental principle in many philosophical and spiritual traditions. The dual nature of the world is described in many scriptures and philosophies, both Eastern and Western. Upanishads: In the Upanishads, which are ancient Indian scriptures, this dual nature is extensively discussed. For instance, the Isha Upanishad (verse 9) talks about those who engage in the dualities of the world, and contrasts them with those who seek the underlying unity. It is suggested that the wise should avoid the snare of duality which arises from ignorance and attachment. Buddhism: In Buddhism, the concept of "Samsara" refers to the cycle of life, death, and rebirth, characterized by dukkha (suffering, anxiety, dissatisfaction). Buddha preached about transcending this duality of pleasure and pain, gain and loss, and so forth through the Eightfold Path, towards the state of Nirvana which is beyond all dualities. Taoism: In Taoism, the concept of Yin and Yang symbolizes the duality of the universe. Everything has both yin (dark, passive, downward, cold, contracting, and weak) and yang (light, active, upward, hot, expanding, and strong) aspects. Harmony of life lies in balancing these opposites. Christianity: Even in Christian thought, there are teachings which speak to the dual nature of the world. For example, in the Book of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, it is said that there is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, etc. The ninth verse from the Isha Upanishad is very interesting and insightful in this context: अन्धं तमः प्रविशन्ति येऽविद्यामुपासते । ततो भूय इव ते तमो य उ विद्यायां रताः ॥ 9॥ Andhaṃ tamaḥ praviśanti ye'vidyāmupāsate | Tato bhūya iva te tamo ya u vidyāyāṃ ratāḥ || 9 || Into blinding darkness enter those who worship ignorance (Avidya and rituals). Into greater darkness, as it were, enter those who blindly worship Vidya. This verse is a commentary on two groups of people. The first group is those who engage in rites and rituals without understanding the underlying principles of unity in the divine – these people, according to the verse, are entering into blinding darkness. The second group is those who are engrossed only in the intellectual understanding of divine knowledge, but do not have humility and compassion and do not practice devotional activities and other things that they learned. Such people, it says, enter into an even greater darkness. The Dualities of NatureKnowledge without action, and action without understanding, are both incomplete. It's a teaching about the importance of holistic spiritual development: understanding, acting on that understanding, and unifying oneself with the divine in all aspects of life.

The Upanishads comprise the knowledge portion of the Vedas, the oldest extant religious texts on earth. As such, they represent the richest distillation of the larger corpus. The word Upanishad itself can be roughly approximated to mean "sitting near the truth" - evoking an image of listening to the oral transmission of teachings at the feet of a person of steady wisdom. And Isha is a term here used not liturgically, but philosophically: having a dual meaning of both Lord, and Self. These texts are meant to rouse us from slumber and into the wakeful radiance of what's really going on here. To recognize "The Self in all beings, and all beings in the Self." and allowing sorrow itself to melt away. Connect with me on instagram @methodsofcontemplation Work with me one-on-one: https://calendly.com/methodsofcontemplation/spiritual-direction --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/methods/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/methods/support

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Session 7 | Distance from the Supreme Being | Ishopanishad | Isha Upanishad Who is closer to God and who is not? How one is away from God or closer? What is all the light that we see in deep meditative states? Why is it important to know about the repercussions of not following the laws of Karma or the laws of the Universe, the Creation? www.BeingShiva.Org www.YogiParampara.org

Session 6 | Self Sabotage - Atma Hanta | Ishopanishad | Isha Upanishad What is Self Sabotage? Who Self Sabotages oneself? What are the repercussions of Self Sabotage? What it means to live with Integrity? Harmful effects of living as a disintegrated being. Is your inner voice still alive and loud enough to stop you from doing bad karma, harbouring misconceptions? www.BeingShiva.Org www.YogiParampara.org

Session 5 | Transactional Life | Give & Take | Ishopanishad | Isha Upanishad Life is transactional by nature. Are you just a Taker or a genuine Giver too? What can be taken? Who should take it? What is prayer? When does true prayer happen? What can be asked from God? www.BeingShiva.Org www.YogiParampara.org

Session 4 | Repercussions of not having Dispassion | Ishopanishad | Isha Upanishad How to carry on with Cultivating Dispassion at subtle levels, at the level of Life Force (Prana Shakti)? What are the serious repercussions of not cultivating dispassion? www.BeingShiva.Org www.YogiParampara.org

Session 3 | Cultivating Dispassion | Ishopanishad | Isha Upanishad Living in the world with no strings attached, living dispassionately, cultivating dispassion/Vairagya www.BeingShiva.Org www.YogiParampara.org

This episode presents background information, the verses, and a commentary on the verses of the Isha Upanishad, one of the most famous Upanishads.

Eine Weisheitsgeschichte aus der Isha Upanishad. Die Isha Upanishad beginnt mit der Antwort auf die Frage nach Gottes „Aufenthaltsort“. Der erste Vers dieser unvergleichlichen Upanishad ist in sich ein Miniaturlehrbuch für Philosophie. Neben seiner umfassenden Darstellung der Wahrheit liefert er einen lebendigen Beitrag zur Wahrheitserkenntnis, in einer Sprache, die in ihrer philosophischen Schönheit und literarischen Perfektion seinesgleichen sucht. Seine Mantras sind Kurzvorlesungen über Philosophie und ein jedes lädt zur Kontemplation ein. www.meditierstduschon.de Vital Self Meditation Unterstützung: https://www.patreon.com/joachim_nusch

​Om Sai Ram. By the grace of Baba's blessings, I have been given the opportunity of reading the Sai Satcharitra for all of you. The reading of Sai SatCharita is in English. Om Sai Ram. This is Chapter 20 from the Sai SatCharitra book. Topics covered: Das Ganu's problem solved by Kaka's maid servant. Timecodes: 0:00​ – Introduction 0:35​ – Chapter 20 0:50​ – Preliminary 2:17​ – Isha Upanishad 5:17​ – Sadguru only competent and qualified to explain. 6:32​ – Kaka's maid servant 10:00​ – Unique method of teaching Music credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUDGw...​ Thank you. Om Sai Ram. #saisatcharitraEnglish​ #saisatchaitra​ #omsairam​ #shirdisaibaba

-Conclusion of 7th chapter; 8th chapter: verses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; 3rd chapter, verse 35-The lecture was given by Swami Tattwamayananda on April 9, 2021.-30th verse: “Those who know Me as the totality of all that exists – Adhibhutam, Adhidaivam and Adhiyajnam – they continue to know Me even at the time of death.”-8th chapter starts with questions from Arjuna. In the 1st and 2nd verses, he asks: “What is Brahman? What is Adhyatma? What is action? What is Adhibhuta and what is Adhidaiva? Who and in what way is Adhiyajna present in the human body? How are You known at the time of death by those practicing spiritual disciplines?-Lord Krishna answers starting with the 3rd verse.-3rd verse: “Aksharam (Brahman) - as the imperishable, indestructible, impersonal, unmanifest reality - is the supreme truth. Its presence in every human being is called Adhyatma. The vibration of this potentiality into creative and evolutionary activities is called action (karma).-Aksharam means indestructible. It also means something that is indescribable. Anything that can be explained, is finite and has limitations. Brahman is beyond these limitations. Scriptures only help to remove wrong notions about the supreme truth. Realization of the supreme truth is a matter of one’s own experience and cannot be explained.-Our Antahkarana is like a mirror on which this supreme reality is reflected. When we practice spiritual disciplines with shraddha, the Antahkarana becomes pure, like a clean mirror, and the supreme reality reflects with more effulgence.-Yajna as a Vedic ritual involves offering auspicious things in the fire as an act of renunciation, for the good of the world and to propitiate the devatas (gods). Yajna in Gita refers to any noble activity done with a sense of sanctity and sacredness, for the good of others, without selfish motives, and as an offering to God. Both types of yajnas constitute action (karma).-Yajnavalkya in a reply to Gargi in Brihadaranyaka Upanishad describes Aksharam (Brahman) as “At the command of that Reality, O Gargi, the sun and moon hold their courses; heaven and earth keep their positions; moments, hours, days and nights, fortnights and months, seasons and years–all follow their paths; rivers issuing from the snowy mountains flow on, some eastward, some westward, others in other directions.”-4th verse: “What is perishable – comes into existence and later disappears – is Adhibhutam. The reflection of the supreme reality in the human body is Adhidaivam. The supreme reality itself is Adhiyajna, as the cause of evolutionary activity and sustenance of the universe.-5th verse: “Those who at the time of death remember Me alone – when they leave the body, they attain Me. There is no doubt about it.”-5th verse reveals the mystery of human life, death, reincarnation, and the doctrine of karma. Brahma Sutras discuss this in further detail – the dynamics of leaving the world and the dynamics of returning to the world.-Doctrine of karma in Vedanta is the opposite of pre-determinism – it says that we can assert our future and freedom by generating good samskaras.-6th verse: “Whatever object one thinks of at the time of death, he attains that very object, being absorbed in its thought.”-The dominant idea at the time of death constitutes the background of next life. The dominant thought at the time of death is linked to what ideas dominated one’s life. At the time of death, one cannot just think what he wants - one’s true nature comes out.-Isha Upanishad depicts a person pleading and praying to his mind at the time of death – “O mind, think of all the good thoughts, words and deeds from your life.”-3rd chapter, 35th verse: “It is better to practice one’s own Swadharma, even if practiced imperfectly, than doing someone else’s work in a perfect manner.”-Swadharma, is work that naturally comes to us “unasked”, by virtue of our qualification and fitness. When we do our Swadharma, we find contentment. When we neglect our Swadharma, we violate Ritm - the central principle of inherent harmony that exists in nature, at a cosmic level and at an inner level.

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Listen to Maitrayana Upanishad Audiobook Translated by Max Muller Read By Jothi The Maitrayaniya Upanishad consists of seven Prapathakas (lessons). The first Prapathaka is introductory, the next three are structured in a question-answer style and discuss metaphysical questions relating to Atman (Self, Soul), while the fifth to seventh Prapathaka are supplements. However, several manuscripts discovered in different parts of India contain lesser number of Prapathakas, with a Telugu language version showing just four, and another Burnell version showing just one section. The content and structure of the Upanishad is also different in various manuscript recensions, suggesting that the Upanishad was extensively interpolated and expanded over a period of time. The common kernel of the Upanishad across different recensions, states Max Muller, is a reverence for soul, that can be summarized in a few words as, "(Man) is the Self – the immortal, the fearless, the Brahman". The Maitrayaniya Upanishad (Sanskrit: मैत्रायणीय उपनिषद्, Maitrāyaṇīya Upaniṣad) is an ancient Sanskrit text that is embedded inside the Yajurveda. It is also known as the Maitri Upanishad (Sanskrit: मैत्री उपनिषद्, Maitrī Upaniṣad), and is listed as number 24 in the Muktika canon of 108 Upanishads. The Maitrayaniya Upanishad is associated with the Maitrayanas school of the Yajurveda. It is a part of the "black" Yajurveda, with the term "black" implying "the un-arranged, motley collection" of content in Yajurveda, in contrast to the "white" (well arranged) Yajurveda where Brihadaranyaka Upanishad and Isha Upanishad are embedded. The chronology of Maitrayaniya Upanishad is contested, but generally accepted to be a late period Upanishadic composition. Upanishad AudioBooks Collection Upanishad Audiobooks on Sagesutr Get in Touch https://facebook.com/sagesutr https://twitter.com/sagesutr https://pinterest.com/sagesutr https://instagram.com/sagesutr

Listen to Shvetasvatara Upanishad Audiobook Translated by Max muller The Shvetashvatara Upanishad opens with metaphysical questions about the primal cause of all existence, its origin, its end, and what role, if any, time, nature, necessity, chance, and the spirit had as the primal cause. It then develops its answer, concluding that "the Universal Soul exists in every individual, it expresses itself in every creature, everything in the world is a projection of it, and that there is Oneness, a unity of souls in one and only Self". The text is notable for its discussion of the concept of personal god – Ishvara, and suggesting it to be a path to one's own Highest Self. The text is also notable for its multiple mentions of both Rudra and Shiva, along with other Vedic deities, and of crystallization of Shiva as a central theme. Read by Jothi Presented by Sagesutr Audio and Podcast The Shvetashvatara Upanishad (Sanskrit: श्वेताश्वतरोपनिशद or श्वेताश्वतर उपनिषद्, IAST: Śvetāśvataropaniṣad or Śvetāśvatara Upaniṣad) is an ancient Sanskrit text embedded in the Yajurveda. It is listed as number 14 in the Muktika canon of 108 Upanishads. The Upanishad contains 113 mantras or verses in six chapters. The Upanishad is one of the 33 Upanishads from Taittiriyas, and associated with the Shvetashvatara tradition within Karakas sakha of the Yajurveda. It is a part of the "black" Yajurveda, with the term "black" implying "the un-arranged, motley collection" of content in Yajurveda, in contrast to the "white" (well arranged) Yajurveda where Brihadaranyaka Upanishad and Isha Upanishad are embedded. The Shvetashvatara Upanishad is commented by many of its ancient and medieval scholars. It is a foundational text of the philosophy of Shaivism, as well as the Yoga and Vedanta schools of Hinduism. Some 19th century scholars initially suggested that Shvetashvatara Upanishad is sectarian or possibly influenced by Christianity, hypotheses that were disputed, later discarded by scholars. Upanishad AudioBooks Collection Upanishad Audiobooks on Sagesutr Get in Touch https://facebook.com/sagesutr https://twitter.com/sagesutr https://pinterest.com/sagesutr https://instagram.com/sagesutr

Listen to Isha Upanishad Audiobook Isha Upanishad Translated by Max Muller Read by Jothi All this—whatever exists in this changing universe—should be covered by the Lord. Protect the Self by renunciation. Lust not after any man's wealth. The Isha Upanishad (Devanagari: ईशोपनिषद् IAST īśopaniṣad) is one of the shortest Upanishads, embedded as the final chapter (adhyāya) of the Shukla Yajurveda. It is a Mukhya (primary, principal) Upanishad, and is known in two recensions, called Kanva (VSK) and Madhyandina (VSM). The Upanishad is a brief poem, consisting of 17 or 18 verses, depending on the recension. It is a key scripture of the Vedanta sub-schools, and an influential Śruti to diverse schools of Hinduism. It is the 40th chapter of Yajurveda. The name of the text derives from its incipit, īśā vāsyam, "enveloped by the Lord", or "hidden in the Lord (Self)". The text discusses the Atman (Soul, Self) theory of Hinduism, and is referenced by both Dvaita (dualism) and Advaita (non-dualism) sub-schools of Vedanta. It is classified as a "poetic Upanishad" along with Kena, Katha, Svetasvatara and Mundaka by Paul Deussen (1908) Read by Jothi Upanishad AudioBook Collection Upanishad Audiobooks on Sagesutr Get in Touch https://facebook.com/sagesutr https://twitter.com/sagesutr https://pinterest.com/sagesutr https://instagram.com/sagesutr

The Soham (pronounced "So Hum") Mantra is found in the Isha Upanishad. It literally translates to “I am that.” It is the natural vibration of the SELF. It helps you connect your SELF with the universe/ultimate reality. Thus, repeating the phrase helps to center you into a feeling of interconnectedness. According Swami Sivananda, "Meditation on Soham is same as meditation on OM. Soham is only OM. Delete the consonants S and H. You get OM." This meditation was adapted and shortened from Yoga International's version.

Chapter 20 of the Sai Satcharita is all about Das Ganu's quest to find the deeper meaning of the Isha Upanishad, as he was writing a commentary on it. However, he was not satisfied with his understanding of it, nor did the explanation given by a renowned philosopher satisfy him. So, he turned to Baba, who told him that Dikshit's maid at Vile Parle could easily explain it. The next day, he heard Dikshit's maid sing about a beautiful orange-coloured sari with ornately woven golden border. But, due to abject poverty, she wore a torn rag. Moved by her plight, he asked Moreshwar Pradhan to buy her a new sari. She wore the new sari to work the next day. But on the following day, she returned to work happily wearing her rag, putting away the new sari for another occasion. Yet, her demeanour was the same. Thus, the two-pronged essence of the Ishavasya Upanishad started becoming clear to Das Ganu. He realised that the maid had won the torn rags out of helplessness and inability to afford better clothes. But, her demeanour had not changed an iota. She had stoically accepted her poverty. If you accept your lot in life with equanimity, then the tough days will pass, and you will not be too perturbed. However, if you are affluent and can buy costly clothes, but choose to wear simple clothes, then this is the best way to live life. When you refrain from making an exhibition of your affluence, that is real virtue. The second prong of the puzzle was that Das Ganu realised that the entire creation is covered by the presence of God, and there is no spot without Him. That is perfect. This is perfect. Perfect comes from perfect. Take perfect from perfect, the remainder is perfect. This is the essence of the Upanishad. In the poverty of the child was a divine element. The torn sari also had that element. The giver, the act of giving and the gift - everything is pervaded by the one God. Rid yourself totally of the feeling of I and mine, and always act without ego. Enjoy what He gives you with the spirit of renunciation and dedication. And finally, do not covet another's wealth or possessions. This is the answer to the doubts that Das Ganu had, and it is described in Ovi 94 to Ovi 97 in Chapter 20 of the Charita. This was the unique way in which Baba got the puzzle solved by Kaka Dikshit's maid. The enticing material world is an illusion, and it is misleading. The knowledge that this is a transient illusion will help you to overcome emotions of pain when faced with sorrow. The sorrows would have to accept defeat, leading to a state of calmness, and the knowledge that possessions that we crave are transient, and that this is the drama of life. This is Maya, or illusion, that God has so cleverly crafted. The Isha Upanishad is a short Upanishad, consisting of only 18 verses, and Das Ganu wished to write a commentary on it in the vernacular Marathi, so that it could be understood by the common man. The Upanishad talks about the all-pervasiveness of God, of doing Nishkama Karma, ridding oneself of ego and the feeling of I and mine, and finally, of a state of Siddh Pragnya. Das Ganu was a prolific writer. He also wrote a commentary on Amritanubhav, a composition by Sant Jnaneshwar. He felt that he should write it explaining the details so that the common man could read and understand it. Das Ganu told Dada Maharaj of Satara of his intent. The highly knowledgeable Dada Maharaj was skeptical and said, "You must first understand the original text before embarking on such a detailed thesis. If you stay with me and learn and understand the book, then you will be able to write the commentary." But, Das Ganu thought differently: 'If Baba wants me to write the commentary, then He will give me the wisdom. I will not go to anybody to learn it.' Dada Maharaj didn't appreciate Das Ganu's idea. Nonetheless, he prayed to Baba on his behalf. Das Ganu then began the commentary on the first two chapters, and went to Dada Maharaj with the same. Dada asked him about his progress, so Das Ganu read out what he had written. Dada complimented him on the commentary and said, "Baba is truly a Samartha. Because of his favour on you, such a scholarly Teeka (commentary) has been written." This Leela was taken from Ambrosia in Shirdi, written by Ramalinga Swami. Baba had an endearing way of calling many of his devotees by pet names, and they wore it as a badge of honour and enjoyed being called by these names. The names are given below: Mhalsapati Chimaji Nagre - Baba called him Bhagat Narayan Govind Chandorkar - Nana Govind Raghunath Dabholkar - Hemadpant Hari Sitaram Dikshit Kaka - Langda Kaka Abdul Baba Halalkar - Kala Kauwa Madhavrao Deshpande - Shamya (Bhatacha Shamya) Ramchandra Atmaram Tarkhad - Mhataria Jyotinder Ramchandra Tarkhad - Bhau (Dr. Pillai and Moreshwar Pradhan were also called Bhau) Radhakrishna Mai - Ramkrishni Avadasa - Moodevi Tatya Kote Patil - Kotyacha God Mukhiya Dr. Pillai - Andoji...

Vikram Zutshi and Debashish Banerji return to Spirit Matters, this time together, to discuss their film “Darshan: The Living Art of India,” a documentary about India’s folk art traditions. Vikram Zutshi is a filmmaker, journalist and independent scholar who divides his time between the US, Mexico and South East Asia. After graduating from UCLA, he worked initially as development executive at various studios, then in film and TV production before transitioning into directing. His debut feature was “Max Kennedy and the American Dream” and his most recent is “Darshan.” A prolific writer on art, religion, cinema, popular culture, and politics he has been featured in numerous publications and is currently working on a nonfiction book and his first novel. Debashish Banerji is the Haridas Chaudhuri Professor of Indian Philosophies and Cultures and the Doshi Professor of Asian Art at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), San Francisco. He is the co-founder and Executive Director of Nalanda International and founder/President of the Center for Promotion of Indian Sacred Culture. He has authored and edited books and art catalogs on major figures such as Rabindranath Tagore and Sri Aurobindo. His most recent books are Meditations on the Isha Upanishad and Integral Yoga Psychology. He wrote and produced Darshan. We spoke about the content of the film, the making of the film, and the larger topic of devotional arts in India. Learn more about Vikram Zutshi here, https://thedailyeye.info/post.php?id=a47e99ec1186fbbe&title=Of-Borders-and-Boundaries, and about Debashish Banerji here: https://debashishbanerji.com/

This lecture was given by Swami Tattwamayananda on July 5, 2020. It was hosted by the Stanford Hindu Students Association.-Isha Upanishad is the most realistic Upanishad. It is closed to the Bhagavad Gita in teaching how to practice spirituality while living in this world. -Live in the world while remembering its transience. Then we will be able to practice ethics and spiritual common sense - we can satisfy our needs but there is something that goes beyond.-The Upanishad teaches universal spiritual humanism - that the whole creation is one spiritual family. -No spiritual effort is wasted. It is stored as a positive tendency in our "spiritual bank account."-God in the Upanishads is not necessarily a creator God. It can be realized as the divine reality, immanent everywhere.

Liberation ~ An Interpretation of Isha Upanishad,Vedantic text that delves deep into the fundamental questions of life. This podcast is a specially edited introduction, where Anand explores the true meaning of the opening mantra. For more wisdom and talks please visit https://www.sattvaconnect.com/ or https://sattvayogaacademy.com/ #Anand Mehrotra,#Liberation, #Sattva Publications, #IshaUpanishad, #Upanishads,#Sattva Yoga Academy

The lecture was given by Swami Tattwamayananda on May 15, 2020.4th chapter: verses 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 2nd chapter: verses 48, 50-Karma is any kind of activity – physical, thoughts or words we speak. Gita approaches karma with a broad meaning to help one progress spiritually, as opposed to interpretation of karma as Vedic rituals for secular prosperity.-Karma has both psychological and philosophical significance. Psychological - every action leaves a residual effect that influences our character. Philosophical – one should perform duties as an end in itself, without looking for tangible benefits.-Path of karma is difficult to comprehend. Two approaches can be followed for conduct of karmas. (1) Whatever we do, do as Swadharma, without any selfish motive. Swadharma, is work that naturally comes to us “unasked”, by virtue of our qualification and fitness. (2) Whatever we do, do as an offering to God.-14th verse: “Actions do not stain Me, and I have no desire for the fruits of My actions. Those who know this, will not be enslaved by their actions.” “Me” in this verse refers to Atman.-We cannot do anything without it affecting our character. At the same time, we cannot monitor all actions. The way out is to do every action without selfish motive, as Swadharma, as Yajna. This yogic approach helps one remain unbound even while doing unpleasant actions.-2nd chapter, 48th verse: “Do your duty being established in Yoga - linking your mind to Atman. Then you can remain in a state of equilibrium and do even unpleasant duties with a smile, without any feeling of effort.-2nd chapter, 50th verse: Through Yoga and detachment, work becomes effective, and liberates one from bondage (kaushalam). It enables one to enjoy their success.-Isha Upanishad says: “Enjoy the world through the medium of renunciation. Do your duties as offering to God. Then you get inner contentment (chitta-prasada).”-15th verse: “In ancient times, great spiritual seekers attained the highest spiritual enlightenment using this approach of karma-yoga. The efficacy of this path has already been demonstrated by them – you just need to follow this path”.-If one remains idle or runs away from challenging situations, one commits spiritual suicide. One should always keep trying to do the right thing – this will keep one away from the risk of doing the wrong thing, because the mind cannot stay quiet even for a moment.-When one feels conflict, one should not mistake it to be a sign of confusion. Conflict is rooted in higher sensitivity and spiritual evolution. Healthy conflict should assure us that we are on the right track.-16th verse: “Even the wise are confused on what is the nature of action and inaction and what is wrong action.”-Duryodhana said: “I know what is the right thing to do, but I cannot do that. I know what is the wrong thing to do, but I cannot resist from doing it”.-17th verse: “The nature of karma is difficult to comprehend. One should understand the true nature of action, that is sanctioned in scriptures.” One way to decide the right action is to determine what a great spiritual personality had done or would do in a similar situation.-18th verse: “One who sees inaction in action, and action in inaction, is a Yogi.” He is (1) Buddhiman – wise person, who understands Swadharma (2) Yuktaha – a Yogi (3) Krtsna-Karmakrt – does everything with a smile, unattached.-If one identifies himself with Atman – beyond the body, mind, and intellect – then any amount of activity will not make him exhausted – his body and mind may get tired but he is not tired. He can remain as if he is inactive, seeing inaction in action. He identifies himself beyond action and inaction.

Given on February 1, 2020. Sixth of the South Bay Lecture Series on Vedic Scriptures given by Swami Tattwamayananda.

Given on February 15, 2020. Seventh of the South Bay Lecture Series on Vedic Scriptures given by Swami Tattwamayananda. In this lecture Swami Tattwamayananda corrects a common disastrous misunderstanding of what Advaitins mean by the word “karma.” By tracing the significance of the term from the time of Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita, to Lord Buddha, then to the schools of Later Buddhism, then to the Mimamsakas, and finally to Shankaracharya, Swami gives a lucid history of one of the most significant dialectical confrontations in world philosophy. Swami then goes on to explain that for an Advaitin, books remove all wrong notions so that the direct experience of the Spiritual Truth is revealed. Swami then continues to explain how great Jivanmuktas like Shankaracharya lived and how we can also rediscover our true nature through right effort and cultivating healthy samskaras.

This class was delivered by Swami Tattwamayananda on February 23, 2020 at Stanford University. The Stanford Hindu Students Association hosted the lecture.-Upanishads are the most profound and philosophical portion of the Vedas. Vedas are divided into four parts: Samhitas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas and Upanishads.-Rigveda Samhita is the most ancient document of human spiritual aspiration. There has been an oral tradition of preserving the Vedas through the Guru-Shishya parampara.-Kathopanishad belongs to Krishna-Yajurveda. It is one of the 10 Upanishads that are popular and that Shankaracharya wrote commentaries on.-Kathopanishad is in the form of a dialog between a teacher (Yama, Lord of Death) and Student (Nachiketa). It has a story background and a deeper philosophical portion.-In Vedic times, there were no temples or image worship. There were two types of religious practices: (1) Ritualistic and (2) Meditative. Under meditative practices, natural phenomena were used as points of focus and prayers were made for peace in all regions. The meditator would contemplate on the divine principle behind the natural phenomenon and the one Absolute Reality behind the entire cosmos.-The story of Kathopanishad is discussed as below.Vajasrabasa is performing a Vedic ritual. Under the ritual, he is supposed to offer all his possessions to needy people. His son Nachiketa observes that his father is only giving away discarded cattle. Possessed of Shraddha, Nachiketa asks his father three times: “To whom are you going to make a gift of me?” Annoyed at his question, his father replies: “I am going to give you to the Lord of death.”To make his father’s words come true, Nachiketa goes to the palace of Yama, the Lord of Death. He has to wait there for three days without any food. Upon return, Yama grants him three boons. The three boons requested by Nachiketa represent three levels of human aspiration and evolution.First Boon: When I go back, please ensure that my father will not scold me.Second boon: After death, I should be able to enjoy a long life in heaven.Third boon: When a man dies, some say he is; other say, he is not. Please teach me the truth.In response, Yama explains to Nachiketa the nature of the Atman. He compares human life to a journey on a chariot. Atman is the owner of the chariot, body is the chariot, intellect is the driver, mind is the reins, senses are the horses and the sense objects represent the path. Just as horses should not dictate terms to the rider, so also, sense organs should not dictate terms to the mind.Those who cannot control the senses do not reach the destination. If one focuses on material pleasures alone, then the smallest setback can be devastating.-When we think of after-life, we become wiser in this life. When we know that all we care about will disappear, we develop spiritual common sense. We do not have to experience the transcendental to benefit from the idea of the transcendental – even an intellectual understanding influences our attitude.-Many education programs are focused on immediate material benefits. There is no room for purification and sublimation of ideas for young minds. Mind also needs proper food. It is important to make mind and intellect fit instruments to guide our life and go beyond utilitarian values. If we can focus on unselfish activities that seemingly have no immediate tangible value, its indirect spiritual benefit can be enormous.-The story of how Yajnavalkya got the Shukla Yajurveda is discussed. Yajnavalkya was asked to unlearn the Krishna Yajurveda, which he had received from his teacher, due to his arrogance. Later, he learned Shukla Yajurveda from Lord Surya. Kathopanishad and Taittiriya Upanishad belong to Krishna Yajurveda. Isha Upanishad and Brihadaranyaka Upanishad belong to Shukla Yajurveda.

Given on November 9, 2019. Fifth of the South Bay Lecture Series on Vedic Scriptures given by Swami Tattwamayananda.

Given on October 26, 2019. Fourth of the South Bay Lecture Series on Vedic Scriptures given by Swami Tattwamayananda.

David starts of an occasional series of episodes looking into his take on the Isha Upanishad. This material has helped solidify his worldview and he has been lecturing on this for the past five years and is excited to share it here.   as always, contact: david@thirddreamer.com

This Track Hits On: Home Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)/ Seperate-ness Equanimity with desire, aversion, and neutral The Monarch butterfly journey Staying true to what's most important within all the emotional ups and downs The mantra: The opening invocation of the Isha Upanishad, a Sanskrit text that delves into the knowledge of the Self Pronunciation: purnam adah purnam idam purnat purnam udachyate | purnasya purnam adaya purnam evavashishyate || Translation: That is Whole. This is Whole. The Whole arises from the Whole. Having taken the Whole from the Whole, Only the Whole remains. (Translation by Zoë Slatoff-Ponté)

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This is the final part of a retreat on the Isha Upanishad, given by Swami Sarvadevananda in 2012. Swami Sarvadevananda is currently the Minister-in-charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California.

This is the next part of a retreat on the Isha Upanishad, given by Swami Sarvadevananda in 2012. Swami Sarvadevananda is currently the Minister-in-charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California.

This is the next part of a retreat on the Isha Upanishad, given by Swami Sarvadevananda in 2012. Swami Sarvadevananda is currently the Minister-in-charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California.

This is the next part of a retreat on the Isha Upanishad, given by Swami Sarvadevananda in 2012. Swami Sarvadevananda is currently the Minister-in-charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California.

This is the next part of a retreat on the Isha Upanishad, given by Swami Sarvadevananda in 2012. Swami Sarvadevananda is currently the Minister-in-charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California.

This is the next part of a retreat on the Isha Upanishad, given by Swami Sarvadevananda in 2012. Swami Sarvadevananda is currently the Minister-in-charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California.

This is the next part of a retreat on the Isha Upanishad, given by Swami Sarvadevananda in 2012. Swami Sarvadevananda is currently the Minister-in-charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California.

This is the next part of a retreat on the Isha Upanishad, given by Swami Sarvadevananda in 2012. Swami Sarvadevananda is currently the Minister-in-charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California.

This is the next part of a retreat on the Isha Upanishad, given by Swami Sarvadevananda in 2012. Swami Sarvadevananda is currently the Minister-in-charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California.

This is the next part of a retreat on the Isha Upanishad, given by Swami Sarvadevananda in 2012. Swami Sarvadevananda is currently the Minister-in-charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California.

This is the next part of a retreat on the Isha Upanishad, given by Swami Sarvadevananda in 2012. Swami Sarvadevananda is currently the Minister-in-charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California.

Life in the world and life in the spirit are not incompatible. Work, or action, is not contrary to knowledge of God, but if performed without attachment to results, is a means to it. Renunciation should be directed toward the ego. Renounce selfishness, not life. The goal of both life and of work is to know the divine God Self inside and out, and to realize, all is eternal divine oneness.

This is the next part of a retreat on the Isha Upanishad, given by Swami Sarvadevananda in 2012. Swami Sarvadevananda is currently the Minister-in-charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California.

This is part one of a retreat on the Isha Upanishad, given by Swami Sarvadevananda several years ago. Swami Sarvadevananda is currently the Minister-in-charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California.

This is part five of a retreat on the Isha Upanishad, given by Swami Sarvadevananda several years ago. Swami Sarvadevananda is currently the Minister-in-charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California.

This is part one of a retreat on the Isha Upanishad, given by Swami Sarvadevananda several years ago. Swami Sarvadevananda is currently the Minister-in-charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California.

El Isha Upanishad, es, entre estos antiguos textos hindúes, uno muy especial, ya que se enfoca en la vía devocional. Una verdadera joya de la sabiduría de la India! www.pablojveloso.blogspot.com

This is part one of a retreat on the Isha Upanishad, given by Swami Sarvadevananda several years ago. Swami Sarvadevananda is currently the Minister-in-charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California.

This is part two of a retreat on the Isha Upanishad, given by Swami Sarvadevananda several years ago. Swami Sarvadevananda is currently the Minister-in-charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California.

This is part one of a retreat on the Isha Upanishad, given by Swami Sarvadevananda several years ago. Swami Sarvadevananda is currently the Minister-in-charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California.

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