Podcasts about Kunti

“The Blessed Lord then said: This body, O son of Kunti, is called the field, and one who knows this body is called the knower of the field.” (Bhagavad-gita, 13.2)

“From the highest planet in the material world down to the lowest, all are places of misery wherein repeated birth and death take place. But one who attains to My abode, O son of Kunti, never takes birth again.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 8.16)

“The Blessed Lord then said: This body, O son of Kunti, is called the field, and one who knows this body is called the knower of the field.” (Bhagavad-gita, 13.2)

“From the highest planet in the material world down to the lowest, all are places of misery wherein repeated birth and death take place. But one who attains to My abode, O son of Kunti, never takes birth again.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 8.16)

“From the highest planet in the material world down to the lowest, all are places of misery wherein repeated birth and death take place. But one who attains to My abode, O son of Kunti, never takes birth again.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 8.16)

“O son of Kunti, all that you do, all that you eat, all that you offer and give away, as well as all austerities that you may perform, should be done as an offering unto Me.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 9.27)

In this enlightening conversation, Mohua and Shalini Modi delve into the themes of Shalini's book, 'Rasas in Divine Relationships', exploring the concept of Rasa, the significance of divine couples in Indian mythology, and the life lessons that can be drawn from their stories. They discuss the nine rasas, the challenges faced by characters like Kunti and Pandu, and the role of humor in relationships. The conversation also touches on the seven immortals of Indian mythology, the influence of patriarchy, and the importance of thorough research in writing. Shalini shares insights into her writing process and hints at a sequel to her book.Connect with UsMohua Chinappa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/The Mohua Show: https://www.themohuashow.com/Connect with the GuestShalini Modi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shalini-modi-8b4a0710b/Book Link: Rasas in Divine Relationships : https://amzn.in/d/isW6REJFollow UsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/litlounge_pod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMohuaShowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themohuashow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themohuashowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow/For any other queries EMAILhello@themohuashow.comChapters:00:00 - Highlights01:34 – Introduction to Rasas in Divine Relationships02:15 - Exploring the Concept of Rasa04:07 - Divine Couples and Universal Struggles08:09 - Handling Challenging Rasas10:51 - Life Lessons from Lakshman and Urmila11:54 - Humor in Divine Relationships14:09 - The Seven Immortals of Indian Mythology19:32 - Patriarchy in Mythology22:28 -Writing and Research in Mythology25:10 - Future Works and Sequel InsightsDisclaimerThe views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our podcast and its associated platforms.#TheMohuaShow #MohuaChinappa #Rasas In Divine Relationships #Indian Mythology #Shalini Modi #Kunti #Pandu #Lakshman #Urmila #Humor #Immortals  #Patriarchy #Podcast #PodcastEpisode Thanks for Listening!

“Work done as a sacrifice for Vishnu has to be performed, otherwise work binds one to this material world. Therefore, O son of Kunti, perform your prescribed duties for His satisfaction, and in that way you will always remain unattached and free from bondage.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 3.9)

What are the most important things in spiritual life?In Patañjali's Yoga Sutra, we find: अभ्यासवैराग्याअभ्यां तन्निरोध:abhyāsa-vairāgya-ābhyāṁ tan-nirodhaḥ"Through yearning and renunciation, the mind can be stopped (i.e samādhi can be attained)"And in the Bhagavad Gita 6:35, we find: श्रीभगवानुवाच |असंशयं महाबाहो मनो दुर्निग्रहं चलम् |अभ्यासेन तु कौन्तेय वैराग्येण च गृह्यते || 35||śhrī bhagavān uvācha:asanśhayaṁ mahā-bāho mano durnigrahaṁ chalamabhyāsena tu kaunteya vairāgyeṇa cha gṛihyate The Lord said:"Undoubtedly, O mighty armed one, the mind is difficult to control and restless but by practice (I.e intense yearning) and by detachment, it can be controlled, O son of Kunti."And all throughout the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, we find the Master emphatically stressing this point over and over: through yearning and renunciation, God can be attained! Perhaps this point is the very essence of practice, the very heart of spiritual life? Having discussed what yearning and renunciation really mean, let's now talk about how to cultivate these!As such, at our last online gathering of 2024, we discussed the two most important things in spiritual life: yearning for realization of the Infinite + renunciation for the finite and then rattled off a few different ways to cultivate that including but not limited to: Visiting sacred places like temples and nature which are associated to great spiritual masters (yatra)Spending time with spiritual people or at least with spiritual ideas through books and media (sadhu-sangha)Finding a guru and learning under them (parampara)Consistency in spiritual practicePacing so as not to burn out Ample time in solitude to practice and integrate.A moderate, simple and ethical life. (Yama/niyama or acāra) For more detailed instructions for how to perform Kālī pūjā, watch this playlist: https://www.patreon.com/collection/233799Lectures 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

Dhritarashtra, Gandhari, Kunti and Vidur decide to leave the palace and spend the rest of their lives in the forest. Cursed by the sages, the Yadavas, Vrishnis and the Andhakas are destroyed by infighting. Balarama and Krishna dies and Dwarka gets submerged by the sea.Find us on:Twitter: @MahabharatAudioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MahabharataPodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mahabharata Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“O son of Kunti, all that you do, all that you eat, all that you offer and give away, as well as all austerities that you may perform, should be done as an offering unto Me.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 9.27)

Step into the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and explore verses 13.20 to 13.26, where Lord Krishna unravels the cosmic dynamics of Prakriti (material nature) and Purusha (spirit soul). Discover how these two eternal principles shape existence and how the three gunas (modes of nature) influence our journey through karyam (effect) and karanam (cause). This episode delves into the profound teachings of kaivalyam (liberation) and the role of the soul in transcending material attachments. Through insights from the Upanishads and the story of Kunti, you'll uncover how devotion, meditation, and karma yoga harmonize to unlock the soul's potential. The reference to Kaivalya Pataye (Lord of Liberation) in Kunti's prayer brings alive the essence of surrender and grace. Explore the philosophical nuances of Kevala (oneness), where the soul is seen as distinct yet unified with the divine. The life of Kunti and her upbringing by Kuntibhoja provide timeless inspiration on resilience, devotion, and spiritual surrender, drawing parallels to the eternal quest for liberation. Whether you're seeking clarity on dhyana (meditation), understanding the interplay of karyam and karanam, or yearning to connect with the ultimate truth, this episode bridges ancient teachings with practical spirituality. Learn how sincere intent, even without deep expertise, can lead to divine grace and inner transformation. Tune in to embrace the essence of Prakriti and Purusha, guided by the divine wisdom of Lord Krishna and the stories of devoted souls. This episode offers profound insights for spiritual seekers navigating the complexities of modern life. krsnadaasa (Servant of Krishna)

“It should be understood that all species of life, O son of Kunti, are made possible by birth in this material nature, and that I am the seed-giving father.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 14.4)

“The man who has escaped these three gates of hell, O son of Kunti, performs acts conducive to self-realization and thus gradually attains the supreme destination.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 16.22)

“It should be understood that all species of life, O son of Kunti, are made possible by birth in this material nature, and that I am the seed-giving father.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 14.4)

In Episode 78 of the Mahabharata, "Karn, Kunti aur Krishna," discover the emotional encounter between Karna and his mother Kunti, as well as Krishna's pivotal role in this heart-wrenching moment. Explore the complex relationships, choices, and dilemmas that shape the destiny of the Kurukshetra war. Follow and listen now on Spotify for more episodes of this timeless epic! #Mahabharat #AncientWisdom #Karn #Kunti #Krishna #Podcast #EpicTales #YugalJoshi #MahabharatStories

As Krishna mounts his chariot, Dwarka bound, Queen Kunti's heart pounds, sadness abounds, Her prayers take flight, a farewell plea, bittersweet Krishnha, Protector of dharma, our guiding light, By our side in every fight Lotus eyes, lotus feet, shining so bright illuminating our path through many a dark night. Without You, our fame and deeds […] The post (Song) Prayers of Queen Kunti appeared first on Radha Krishna Temple in Utah.

“It should be understood that all species of life, O son of Kunti, are made possible by birth in this material nature, and that I am the seed-giving father.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 14.4)

“O son of Kunti, all that you do, all that you eat, all that you offer and give away, as well as all austerities that you may perform, should be done as an offering unto Me.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 9.27)

“This material nature is working under My direction, O son of Kunti, and it is producing all moving and unmoving beings. By its rule this manifestation is created and annihilated again and again.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 9.10)

“This material nature is working under My direction, O son of Kunti, and it is producing all moving and unmoving beings. By its rule this manifestation is created and annihilated again and again.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 9.10)

Prayers of Queen Kunti | H G Vaisesika Dasa | ISV | 11 Aug 2024 by Vaisesika Dasa

Today we will learn about Kunti's son Arjuna, who was skilled in every task. We will also find out who his real father was. And why did he not like Karna? What was his relationship with Indra? How was his childhood, and how did he spend his life? To know, listen to this episode only on "Audio Pitara." Share your favorite stories from the era of Mahabharata in the comment section with us. Stay Updated on our shows at audiopitara.com and follow us on Instagram and YouTube @audiopitara. Credits - Audio Pitara Team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we will learn about the philanthropist Karna. The mystery of his birth and the secret of his mother Kunti placing him in a river right after his birth. Why did his mother do such an act? Let's listen to the whole incident in detail in this episode of "Pauranik Kathayen'' only on "Audio Pitara." Stay Updated on our shows at audiopitara.com and follow us on Instagram and YouTube @audiopitara. Credits - Audio Pitara Team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prayers of Queen Kunti -Translations | Youth Jam | HG Vaisesika Dasa | 28 Jul 2024 by Vaisesika Dasa

The Literature LoungeThe Literature Lounge stands out as a unique podcast series devoted to authors whose books captivate readers and serve as catalysts for stimulating conversations. In partnership with Rupa Publications India, one of the leading publishing companies in India, we will host authors from diverse backgrounds to explore their literary works, delve into their creative journeys, and uncover the inspirations behind their achievements. So, let's dive into the world of books.Episode SummaryIn this captivating episode with Eika Chaturvedi, we explore the rich tapestry of feminine wisdom embodied by the Panchakanya – Ahalya, Draupadi, Kunti, Tara, and Mandodari delves into the timeless tales of these legendary figures, revealing their profound influence on Indian mythology and cultural heritage. Through an engaging discussion, she sheds light on the virtues, challenges, and resilience of these extraordinary women, providing insights into their enduring legacy. Join us as we journey through history, uncovering the deep-rooted significance of the Panchakanya and their relevance in contemporary times.Chapters0:00 - Introduction01:11 - Inspiration Behind Writing The Book03:36 - Choosing the Central Characters of The Book07:01 - Ancient Women Stories to Women Empowerment11:23 - Few Insights from The Book16:58 - Challenges Faced While Writing The Book18:13 - Corporate World & Foundation of  Eikam Resonance23:06 - Recommendation From The AuthorConnect with UsMohua Chinappa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/The Mohua Show: https://www.themohuashow.com/Connect with the GuestEika Chaturvedi Banerjee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eikachaturvedibanerjee/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_appFollow UsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMohuaShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themohuashow/For any other queries EMAILhello@themohuashow.comBook Link पञ्चकन्या: पौराणिक कथा आख्यान (Tales of the Panchkanya): https://amzn.in/d/0fhA4tJ4DisclaimerThe views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our podcast and its associated platforms.#TheMohuaShow #TheLiteratureLounge #Podcast #PodcastEpisode #Panchakanya #IndianMythology #WomenOfLegend #FeminineWisdom #CulturalHeritage #Storytelling #Sanskrit #MythologicalFigures #WomenEmpowerment #TimelessTales #LegendaryWomen #Resilience #HistoricalLegacy #ContemporaryRelevance #PodcastInterviewThanks for Listening!

The Pandavas visit the grieving King Dhritarashtra and queen Gandhari. Krishna saves Bheem from being crushed by Dhritarashtra. Gandhari curses Krishna for his role in destroying the Kuru family. Kunti reveals the true identity of Karna to her sons who mourn the death of their brother. Yudhistir ascends the throne of Hastinapur, but doesn't find any joy. When the sun moves to the northern hemisphere, Bhishma leaves his body and ascends to the heavens.Find us on:Twitter: @MahabharatAudioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MahabharataPodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mahabharata Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“O son of Kunti, all that you do, all that you eat, all that you offer and give away, as well as all austerities that you may perform, should be done as an offering unto Me.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 9.27)

Motivational Video | दानवीर कर्ण ki Life से सीखने वाली 3 बातें | Mahabharat | Learnings from karna story Welcome to 'Karna theसुर्यपुत्र कर्ण - THE UNTOLD STORY OF SURYAPUTRA KARNA THE GREAT WARRIOR.' I'm Neeti Keswani, your host for Luxury Unplugged. I'm thrilled to take you on a journey through the life and legacy of one of the most fascinating and often misunderstood characters from the epic Mahabharat. Karna, also known as Suryaputra Karna, was a legendary warrior with an extraordinary tale of bravery, loyalty, and resilience. Born to the Sun God Surya and Kunti, Karna's life was marked by challenges and triumphs that shaped his destiny and left an indelible mark on history. Despite being the son of Surya, he was often referred to as "Sutputra" (son of a charioteer) due to his birth circumstances. This label deeply affected his self-perception and how others viewed him. Let's delve into how Karna's story highlights the impact of societal labels and personal identity. One of the most profound aspects of Karna's life was his unwavering commitment to charity. Karna upheld his promise to give graciously, without sacrificing his own well-being. Despite knowing that this act would leave him vulnerable in battle, he selflessly donated his armor and earrings without hesitation. This brings us to an important question: should one make sacrifices if it ultimately leads to their downfall? Join me as we explore the drama, the conflicts, and the lessons from Karna's story, intertwined with the grand tapestry of the Mahabharat. We'll uncover the wisdom from the Holy Bhagavad Gita, the motivations of Lord Krishna, and the epic battles that define this legendary saga. This journey will not only illuminate Karna's legacy but also provide you with motivational insights and life-changing lessons from one of the greatest epics of all time. Stay tuned, as we embark on this epic adventure together. #KarnaTheWarrior#SuryaputraKarna#MahabharatSaga#EpicLegends#KarnaStory#KarnaMahabharat#LegendaryWarriors#BhagavadGitaWisdom#KarnaLegacy#MahabharatLessons#LordKrishna#EpicBattles#SutputraKarna#WarriorTales#MythicalHeroes

“Arjuna said: O my dear Krishna, I wish to know about prakriti [nature], Purusha [the enjoyer], and the field and the knower of the field, and of knowledge and the end of knowledge. The Blessed Lord then said: This body, O son of Kunti, is called the field, and one who knows this body is called the knower of the field.” (Bhagavad-gita, 13.1-2)

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After escaping from Varnavata, the pandavas and Kunti decide to stay hidden hidden in the forests for some time and build a hut deep inside Kamyaka forest. But little do they know that the forest is also inhabited by the ferocious Rakshasa Hidimb and his sister Hidimba… what happens when they meet? Listen to find out…

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“Every endeavor is covered by some sort of fault, just as fire is covered by smoke. Therefore one should not give up the work which is born of his nature, O son of Kunti, even if such work is full of fault.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 18.48)

“It should be understood that all species of life, O son of Kunti, are made possible by birth in this material nature, and that I am the seed-giving father.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 14.4)

“It should be understood that all species of life, O son of Kunti, are made possible by birth in this material nature, and that I am the seed-giving father.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 14.4)

Register your free place for the live online meditation and Q&A with Babaji: https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/en/online-satsang The Mother Concept and the One Single Space | Thus Spake Babaji - online Q&A, No.146Recorded on 17 August 2023 with worldwide participants0:00 Introduction0:11 How can we practice unconditional love in our daily lives?21:05 The concept that we all exist and belong to one single space28:03 How can develop the mother concept within us?32:15 Mother's Kunti and Gandari, who is right and wrong in their behaviour?34:26 How do we prevent hating people who do wrong to us?36:16 Why does our body move or shake in meditation?___Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YHFKcPK_XT96VO7xuk6RQWebsite: http://www.srby.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivarudrabalayogiTwitter: https://twitter.com/SRBYmissionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivarudrabalayogi/Register your free place for the live online meditation and Q&A with Babaji: https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/en/online-satsang Website: http://www.srby.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivarudrabalayogiTwitter: https://twitter.com/SRBYmissionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivarudrabalayogi/

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The baby born to Kunti through Lord Surya that she had let go in the river is found by a charioteer named Adiratha and he takes the baby to his wife Radha. The overjoyed couple name this baby Vasusena. As Vasusena grows up, everyone notices his brilliance, his intelligence and his generosity. He has a strong desire to learn the skills of warfare and his parents send him to the best teachers available and they are all astonished looking at the skills the young boy already possesses…

Pujya Sir K.C.Narayana ( KCN ) Messages  (Meditation, Raja Yoga, Training, Spirituality, PAM - Pranahuti Aided Meditation, Divinity, Divine Service & Research, Babuji Disciple) Pujya Sri Ramchandraji's Disciple & Founder of  “Institute of Sri RamChandra Consciousness”  *Messages delivered by Pujya Sir K.C.Narayana ( KCN ), Hyderabad, India.  Dedicated his life for the Spiritual service of Pujya Sri Ramchandraji's Pranahuti Aided Meditation, Research, Meditation Trainings, Audio Messages, Books & SatSangh   For Meditation Info Contact: www.sriramchandra.in  Biography: kcnarayana.org Episode Notes: Path of Pain. K.C.Narayana. Paper presented during the seminar on Suffering is the root and results are flowers. 1. One of the meanings of the Sanskrit word ‘saha' is "to endure, to go patiently through hardships without rebelling." The process of enlightenment has always been held as an unquestionably painful process. This enlightenment comes only after disillusionment about the permanency of objects and relationships we have some how got involved with. Sahaja therefore would mean that which arises from enduring the suffering process accepting everything as a gift of God. The attitude of taking miseries as blessings for our good is cultivated only through assiduous practice and this obviously is not a gift which many seekers somehow feel they are entitled to. Genuine spiritual life and progress in the same has never been popular, and never will be, because most people are unwilling to open to and accept pain. 2. I find Masters' greatness from a very practical angle is the acknowledgment of pain or suffering or misery in life and sharing his agony and pain. This was the first noble truth of Lord Buddha. This acknowledgment of pain and suffering as true of life is fundamental to the spiritual growth. That these sufferings arise out of desires and wishes is the knowledge one gains in the process of spiritual development. Master says” There are miseries all around for the embodied one. Even then, we remain so much attached to the body that this thing does not forsake us up to the end, and we even wish to be born again. It matters little that the wish is for being born in a prosperous home or in a royal family, since, as soon as the Name (Individualized Existence) has arisen, my brethren, misery would start, in howsoever subtle mould, it might be cast.” 3. For any sadhaka it is obvious that our pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses or covers as a veil our understanding. It is quite conceivable that not only is pain a necessary aspect of the spiritual process, but that to consciously enter into and experience suffering is the doorway to a more profound understanding of reality, something to even be sought after. This is what Master said: “It is good to be put to worries. The home is the training centre for submission and endurance. To put up patiently with the day-to-day events of life is the highest form of penance and sacrifice. So, instead of anger and resentment, one must cultivate in himself a meek temperament. Meekness refers to that feeling of mind in which, on being rebuked by others, one feels his own self to be at fault, and for which he has to yield to what is meted out to him. For others, aloofness, solitude and dissociation might be the means for cultivating contentment, endurance and freedom from the entanglements of life, whereas for us, to put up with the taunts and rebukes of the family, friends and society, is the greatest form of penance and sacrifice.” 4. In fact in spirituality we understand through of course a very painful process that the things which we considered as pain and that which we considered as cruel and demonic is infact the very thing that is the very door of liberation. These are the thorns that lead us to the flowers of the garden as Master puts it. “When we feel ourselves to be doer, difficulty comes in the way. Of course thistles and thorns also bear beautiful flowers, which please the eye and fill the heart with joy. Even so, in case, God is the flower of His own tree, we enjoy God and not the tree to that extent.” There is in reality no other way out. The circumstances that we consider as generating pain in us in fact only generates ‘heat' and that is felt as pain. It is heat of reality that is not pleasant to the uninitiated in spirituality. Initiation in fact actually involves the process of inviting pain through the most supreme consciousness of humility in accepting the will of Master in every walk of life. As Master put it to me once the process of initiation starts from the aspirant and the process of giving ‘diksha' by the gurus is a farce and many times a fraud. 5. In fact all mental process that we have in the states of Moodha, Kshipta, Vikshipta, Ekagra Vrtti and Samadhan, there is always a point of heat, and we experience that as pain or restlessness. It may be surprising to some that I have included in the painful process even the state of Samadhan or settled-ness. In the path to Infinity there arises a condition when we move on even after the state of peace to a state of restlessness in peace. Master puts it as”Many a man must have had a taste of the condition of peace. Let us now taste the former (restlessness) for a spark of which one might be ready to forego a thousand states of peace and calmness. This is in fact the foundation of the entire structure which brings forth rare personalities into the world.” My revered father used to say that this is another Dawn. It's the place where reality is coming up above the horizon where it is at dawn, and that very Dawn becomes our point of orientation. 6. The point to understand is that the Master is infact not asking us to seek suffering, but is saying that we have to look for the heat. This is what was sought to be explained by him in his First Commandment and this of course gets understood only by those who are blessed with the condition of that heat at Dawn- a heat that is not that of the celestial star Sun but that of Reality. That is the heat of activity nearer the Centre or Tam. That state becomes totally unattainable without going through suffering and pain: we learn that Pain is the great teacher or guru who through the lessons of tolerance and fortitude and Gairat teaches us to appreciate and love the heat of Reality. For those who are not advanced but yet get glimpses of the condition obtaining in the Central region it is common to feel the uncomfortable feeling in the Occipital prominence. 7. In a reasonably successful person there is a huge area of self-satisfaction and so far so good. But then when difficulties and miseries engulf him there develops an area where there is a crack in the door of ego. And it is through that crack alone does the bright light come and it is not all that pleasant in the beginning; it is in fact very irritating. Slowly when the cracks increase and more light starts pouring in through the crevices in the Ego we start learning to look for the same with eagerness and are in fact we wait for such light beams as may drown us. From this state we learn that the light is really inviting us to find our way out and we find the doors of the Ego are now open to go yonder. 8. This is one of the most important lessons in sadhana: to look for the crack in the shell of Ego where there is a bright light coming through. It is too bright and it is irritating and it is painful, but that is the way out. If we do not do this exercise ourselves the masters help us making the cracks bigger and larger through lessons that are equally painful to learn and understand. Many miss the opportunities provided thus because of the thickness and roughness of their shells. 9. Thus the very thing that spiritual aspirants, as well as all other people, should seek but tend to avoid is the exit path of light that is thrown open through the crevices and cracks in the shell of Ego. Paradoxically this is what every one desperately claims to want to locate. In the practice of PAM the experience of light is not uncommon even for the beginners. This is had by just sitting with an open mind waiting for the Divine light to find its way through the Ego shell. It does come, we know. 10. In the process all the dirt and unwholesome ideas and desires are basically thrown up. Instead of keeping quiet we seem to run in search of our broom to sweep them away. They are inconvenient and unpleasant but they are ours and we should learn to sit quiet in their midst and in fact live through it. This pain in meditation and in real life is something we should stoically endure. When Master said be unmindful of the thoughts that arise during meditation and treat them as uninvited guests he was asking us to develop this attitude of tolerance to our own mistakes and follies which fry up through the crevices in our Ego structure during meditation. 11. When Master said that in the past saints sought for pain as against the present day attitude of shunning it he was emphasizing the fact that this pain is so crucial to one's spiritual understanding that if one is not in touch with it their practice should be to intentionally look for and relate to the pain in any situation. When pain is understood as the means to develop humility which in turn makes us remember the Master so long as the pain persists, it becomes something that we earnestly seek for. Only then it gets treated as a gift from the Lord. Such an awareness of the pain as a blessing is what the Master was emphasizing in the fifth Commandment. 12. It may be surprising if I were to say that in our tradition, pain is the vanguard of enlightenment. Pain is ego's response to Reality. This should be understood well and the lives of our Masters are a lesson for us to contemplate and understand this basic truth. However if our life is in an environment that is ninety-nine percent happiness and one percent pain we should know that the pain actually represents reality to us and the happiness the illusion in life. The pain is what we need to look for and find. 13. If our meditations are disturbing it is really helping us to search for reality. If however it is always satisfying we should know we are stuck and we should find out how we can become restless. We should understand the content of consciousness during meditations and in other situations and be aware of the whole context and should not try to perpetuate the blissful or peaceful condition. We may have to actually relate to the pain in the bliss. This is the call for the condition of non peace-peace about which Master talks so much. It is our experience that there is no perfect happiness, even in a so-called bliss state and there is always a shadow. 14. I know that every time I have experienced something like bliss, there was at least the fear or apprehension of losing it somewhere on the periphery of that experience. I have learnt to pay a lot of attention to the shadows in such situations I was in and always yielded to the Master in the most submissive manner. It is not because of any masochistic tendency to torture myself, but because such shadows represents the earth, that's the ground. No one can ever manage his own shadow and there lies the need to surrender. We find that Pain is not only the way out, but the way in and down. That is the reason thinkers like Plato have asked us not to look up the screen to which the light is getting projected where we see our own shadows but to turn back to the Sun from whom the light is emanating. Such a Sun is what we have in our Master and we should turn towards him and not the shadows. 15. Otherwise our spiritual life can easily become imbalanced and fixated at a certain point if the bright aspect of Truth or God is not balanced with its shadow aspect. In the story of Kunti the mother of the Pandavas of Maha Bharat we see her knowing the value of contemplating on her own misery, which brings balance and humility to the exalted states of communion with the Lord and in the end abundance- prosperity that is just and due to her. 16. This is the most important lesson that we gain from imperiencing our meditations: the knowledge of oneself and the cause of our bondages leading to misery. It is then we understand that all the favors which Master has granted us are invariably enwrapped in the knowledge of the emptiness of our faculties compared with the abundance which our psyche experienced. Thus we recognize our own lowliness and misery, which in the time of our prosperity we were unable to comprehend. 17. When this humility and lowliness of our being is imperienced then the sweetness and pleasures of meditation and prayer are found to give us some degree of strength in our connection with Master. In fact Master then appears to desire to lead us further, wherein we can commune with Him more intimately and abundantly. It is in such poverty of Ego that we commune and when we are thrown into circumstances where there is a play of great pleasures, and we fool ourselves that we are then having the Divine favor shining most brightly upon us, we find that Master has in fact has set us down into darkness and has shut the door to the springs of divine nectar which we were tasting in the company of the Master whenever and as long as we desired. 18. The pain that God gives is His gift, and not His curse, as it is so often felt to be. This clinging to the Master is not an eternal feature of our spiritual life. Once we have learnt the lessons that poverty teaches and humility is firmly established we become capable of managing ourselves. The sadhaka then earns the privilege of being placed down from the safe arms of communion with Master and this is the stage of the Prapanna Prabhu. The communion is available yet one feels one knows the mind of the Master in such a way he finds it easy to perform without permission. 19. One cannot have a full spiritual life if one has not come to terms with one's pain. Life is painful anyway. Pain can be temporarily evaded or drugged or resisted, but it cannot ultimately be avoided. There is pain in "neurotic suffering," which is the way we ordinarily think of pain, and there is also the pain of suffering for Master, or suffering with humanity. They are very different types of suffering, but both are suffering; and whereas neurotic suffering only perpetuates itself, suffering for Master, or enlightened suffering, serves all of humanity. 20. Many harbor the belief that in order to serve humanity, one must know humanity: in fact one needs to know the Divinity to serve humanity. This is an important aspect of life that tends to be neglected by all. By realizing the potentiality for divinity in every human being we attend to the task of developing the divine resource in humanity. Verily in that lies the solution to the problem of human beings- almost living in continuous warfare, conflict and strife. We need to explore great depths of suffering and the causes there of so that the problem of life is squarely dealt: this is what Master taught. 21. The Master said “Many of the associates write to me about their troubles and want me to remove them. To them, as also to all others, I would say that the trouble reminds us of its silent stage. We get comfort in the state of discomfort. We remember it when it's opposite is there. In this way, we develop forbearance and a little bit of peace also.” Our sufferings are due to the binds that we have in the various planes of our existence. We have the divine realm of love and that is our plus point. We need to strengthen the same. We also have the human realm which comprises of jealousy, hatred, and host of other negative intentions; we have the realm of the animal, the hungry ghost realm and possibly a hell realm too! The full range of human experience is included in such realms. 22. All civilizations so far have only tried to explore the realms other than the divine all these ages and we are still exploring them. The more we explored into the non divine realms the more we have ourselves got exposed to the dangers of those realms and we have as if put a time bomb on our pockets to annihilate ourselves. The modern day phenomena of human time bombs just to seek satisfaction of hatred and animosity are only a tip of the ice berg. This type of suffering grants no spiritual lessons unless we remember the pledge of our Master that the things will change for the better and he is there to ensure human progress into the divine realms. The limits of human degradation need to be known and felt before a conscious decision is taken to change for the better. And that is a quite a lesson for us to learn! 23. We have to go through all of those experiences in order to be helpful to other people. We need to know the limits of suffering and also the limits of endurance. Then only we can claim a certain amount of eligibility to help others. If we are resistant to suffering what endurance can we teach others? If we were looking for some kind of state of mind, call it a state of bliss only and do not know anything of the suffering during and after meditation we will be least fitted for a serious study of the states in meditation and consequent exercises in ‘imperience'. If some one were to ask me "Have you ever been in the state of confusion struggling with lower order mental vrttis?" My answer would be "Of course." If any one further asked me "What did you do then?” my answer would be "Tried to stay there ignoring all other thoughts than the divine light which any way was not there". I understood that attitude is staying with Reality whatever it might be. I have a lesson learnt there that if I can be settled in such a state I can be in any other place and circumstance. 24. To remain fixed on the thought of the divine light when we are bombarded with impulses emanating from the lower animal and ghost realms of consciousness are tough. This suffering is the worst mental plane suffering that we learn to endure with the help of the Pranahuti in our system. But that does not by itself nullify the suffering and in fact we learn to appreciate and evaluate the spectrum of suffering we have and thereby develop a stoic attitude along with the development of faith in the Master. 25. The lesson that is taught in such a suffering during meditations is to be in the thought of the Master: the only thing that is to be learned. We learn very few things that really matter: we need to learn only to be with our Master, as He wills, not as we will. It is really all the grace of Master, that such experiences are given. That it is felt by us as pain or suffering is our reaction to the heat of such learning. In all this He reveals a part of Himself, and sometimes we are allowed to witness a little bit of it, a peep into it but most of the time nothing that we understand. Mostly it would be too difficult to make sense of such suffering which certain times border on agony and anguish. While reviewing our pettiness in our behavior, thinking and attitudes and treatments to fellow beings and hanging our heads in shame we find still the presence of the Master "There"- where we ourselves loath to live. There is so much love, so much intimacy, and then we wake up after the meditation. That presence of the Master that is imperienced helps us to go to work and attend to whatever we have to do that day. 26. It is often funny that when we get too far in this path and live in a state of constant remembrance where the Master's presence is felt we get a knock at the door and we are given a tax-bill that needs to be cleared immediately. We are also ordinary human beings who live in this world with all of the limitations of this world. During meditations/imperience we are so free, it is so limitless, and here the concrete world poses problems that are not always easy to tackle. We learn that impatience does not work and stoic attitude alone saves the situation. Problems have a knack of getting solved on their own and few realize this! Or more appropriately it is Time that heals all wounds and solve all problems. 27. If the situation is totally helpless all that we should do is to be helpless. We need to stand ‘naked' before Master and he knows what to do. Many sadhakas entertain an idea that with the spiritual life, there will be an increase in the amount of happy experiences and a decrease in the amount of unhappy experiences in life. Most often it is the other way about. In fact there is nothing like happy and unhappy experiences: for a sincere seeker the difference is in the way in which he lives those experiences. In such cases the whole mental sphere is oriented to the Master with no concern for the self and its pains and pleasures. The roots of pain then remind us of the Master as also their result the ‘flowers'. The pain then is no torture and the fragrance is no pleasure. In such a state of balance; and only in such a state we can say that the fragrance of the flowers of Chit Lake (Manasarovar) which is turned towards the Divine always, is experienced.  

Kunti invokes her boon from Sage Durvasa and has 3 kids namely Yudhisthir, Bheem and Arjun. She then teaches Madri the mantra who has teins namely Nakul and Sahadev. One day, Pandu having forgotten about the curse, touches Madri and loses his life. Madri soon dies of a broken heart too. Kunti and the 5 Pandava brothers are then taken by Bheeshma to the palace of Hastinapur where they grow up along with the 100 Kaurava princes. Duryodhana tries to kill Bheem, but he survives and is blessed by the King of Serpents to have the strength of a thousand elephants.

Dhritarashtra gets married to Gandhari who decides to blindfold herself to share Dhritarashtras misfortune. Pandu marries Kunti and Madri. Pandu accidentally kills a sage and his wife in a hunting accident and is cursed that he will die if he touches either of his wives again. While he is depressed that the kingdom doesnt have an heir, Kunti remembers a boon she had received as a child from Sage Durvasa and remembers trying the boon out of curiosity as a child and acquiring a son from the Sun God. Scared, Kunti had put the baby,who was born with gold earrings and a gold armor, in a basket and had sent the basket down a river.

“It should be understood that all species of life, O son of Kunti, are made possible by birth in this material nature, and that I am the seed-giving father.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 14.4)

Order my first book 'Build, Don't Talk' here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRu--------------In today's episode of Figuring Out, Raj talks with Anand Neelakantan, one of India's top selling authors of over 10 books including the famous ‘bahubali.' Anand Neelakantan wrote the official prequel series of novels for the Baahubali film series. Anand is also a columnist, screenwriter, and a public speaker. He is known for writing mythological fiction for TV & shows. Hailing from Kerala, Anand resides in the city of Mumbai owing to his passion for writing. Being well versed with multiple editions of the ancient Indians epics, Anand shares with us some unheard stories from Rsamayan & Mahabharat and compels us to view them from a fresh lens. He sheds light on how the visualisation in TV has made us see the our epics from a restrained perspective and broadens the horizon of what all can be learnt from Ramayana & Mahabharata. He discusses the cyclic nature of life and explains how karma has given its boon and bane to even the gods of our epic tales. He helps us understand the different ways of lives that Lord Rama & Lord Krishna have led and what are the outcomes of the two. This episode will be extremely enlightening for you, so make sure you watch it till the end!-------------------------

Hastinapur had two queens, 'Gandhari' and 'Kunti,' who were the wives of Maharaj Dhritarashtra and Maharaj Pandu, respectively. This show is written by Manvendra Bhattacharya and narrated by Anamay Verma. What was the relationship between Gandhari and Kunti? Why did Gandhari marry Dhritarashtra in the first place? Was Kunti the biological sister of Vasudev? To find answers to these questions, listen to our trending show 'Mahabharat Ke Paatra (Characters of Epic Mahabharat podcast in hindi)' only on Audio Pitara. Let us know your thoughts by commenting, and share it with your friends . Keep listening to interesting free podcasts, only on "Audio Pitara."  Stay Updated on our shows at audiopitara.com and follow us on Instagram and YouTube @audiopitara. Credits - Audio Pitara Team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we will try to understand the meaning of the third word of the Fourth  verse of Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta - Maheshwasa ( Those who carry huge bows and arrows ) In this fourth part of the explanation of the fourth verse, we will talk about following things, - Understanding the word "Maheshwasa" ( Those who carry huge bows and arrows ) - Importance of proper tools and equipments - Knowledge and ability is useless without proper tools and equipments - Understanding the word "Maheshwasa" in reference of Vishnusahastra - Green Revolution and White Revolution of India - Role of M.S. Swaminathan and Verghese Kurien in development of India - How did Krishna get his Sudarshan Chakra? - How did Arjun get his mighty bow called Gandiv? - Money is the most important tool - Philosophy behind Karna's character in Mahabharat - Why did Kunti leave Karna after birth? - Why did Kunti ask for Yudhisthir as the first child? - Interesting true story of renowned Gujarati poet Mariz - Real meaning behind the curse given to Karna by Parshuram - Why is it that the real cause of most of our misery is our improper donations?

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