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In this episode, Adi is diving into Moksha - the ultimate pursuit of inner freedom and self discovery. She'll be sharing what Moksha means to her, how it connects to self love, and how we can set spiritual goals to align with this purushartha. Tune in to follow along on the goal setting series and step into your highest self.
Harmony Inspired Health Podcast ~ Ayurveda, Health & Wellness.
In this conversation, Dr. Harmony Robinson-Stagg shares her experiences and insights into the three sacred sciences of the Vedic tradition: Ayurveda, Yoga, and Jyotish. She emphasizes the importance of these interconnected disciplines in achieving holistic health, self-realization, and spiritual evolution. The discussion covers the core principles of each science, their unique contributions to well-being, and how they work together to guide individuals towards their highest potential and liberation (Moksha).Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Personal Experience02:04 Exploring the Three Sacred Sciences03:23 Understanding Ayurveda: The Science of Life07:21 Yoga: The Path to Spiritual Evolution11:49 Jyotish: The Science of Cosmic Influence14:53 Integrating Ayurveda, Yoga, and Jyotish for Self-Mastery19:50 The Power of Integration for Holistic Well-BeingConnect with Harmony:www.harmonyinspiredhealth.com.auFREE TRAINING - Unlock the secrets to Optimal Health, Mindset & Purposeful Success: https://bit.ly/higHERself™Ayurveda Alchemist - Become an Ayurveda Holistic Health Coach: https://harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au/ayurveda-alchemistĀyurSoul Breathwork Certification:https://www.harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au/breathwork/Join The Ayurveda & Women's Health Sisterhood FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AyurvedicSoulSisterFollow on IG:https://www.instagram.com/harmony.inspired.ayurveda/
Thiruneeragam is one of the 108 Divya Desams, the sacred Vishnu temples revered in the hymns of the Alvars. Located within the Ekambareswarar Temple complex in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, this temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, worshipped here as Neeragathan with Goddess Nilamangai Thayar.The temple holds great significance in Vaishnavism, as Thirumangai Alvar has sung its praises in the Divya Prabandham. The name "Thiruneeragam" is derived from "Neer" (water), symbolizing purity and devotion. Though small in structure, the temple's spiritual essence attracts devotees seeking divine blessings and liberation (Moksha).
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Moksha Mulam Guru Krupa : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang
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www.keenonyoga.com | @adam_keen_ashtanga "Dharma is our navigator in life." Adam delves into the concept of Dharma, exploring its significance in yoga philosophy and its practical applications in modern life. He discusses the challenges of defining Dharma today, the impact of Karma on our actions, and the ethical implications of following one's Dharma. Adam emphasizes the importance of acting without attachment to the results and encourages listeners to find their own path amidst the complexities of contemporary life. Listen on Podcast Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keen-on-yoga-podcast/id1509303411 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iM9lcw52JskHUZ2eFvVxN Watch Episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@keenonyoga Support Keen on Yoga: Subscribe, like and share our videos Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/infoRf Patrons €10 per month: https://www.keenonyoga.com/patrons/ Follow Adam Website: www.keenonyoga.com Instagram: @keen_on_yoga | @adam_keen_ashtanga Key Notes · Dharma serves as our code of conduct in the world. · Acting without desire for the fruits of the action is essential. · Material action is often unsatisfactory and leads to confusion. · Dharma is about achieving Sukha, a state of ease. · Our emotions significantly influence our decision-making. · Defining Dharma in modern times is complex and challenging. · One must act with the highest perspective in mind. · We cannot take on others' responsibilities; we must focus on our own Dharma. · Dharma can be misinterpreted to justify unethical actions. · Finding one's Dharma requires introspection and awareness of current responsibilities. Chapters 00:00 Exploring Dharma: An Introduction 02:38 The Concept of Dharma in the Bhagavad Gita 05:28 Karma and Its Influence on Dharma 08:21 The Challenges of Defining Modern Dharma 11:25 Practical Applications of Dharma in Daily Life 14:20 The Ethical Implications of Dharma 17:02 Finding Your Dharma in a Complex World 19:31 The Balance of Action and Non-Attachment 23:03 Understanding Suka and Duuka: The Nature of Satisfaction 24:37 The Role of Dharma and Karma in Life 27:23 Navigating Life's Challenges: Intuition and Dharma 29:39 The Four Pillars of Life: Dharma, Arta, Karma, and Moksha
The Buddhists reject all kind of Spirituality, they want only Nirvana… And all Spirituality is a distraction from their purpose to go to Nirvana… the extinction of the ego. Nirvana should be perfect peace and calmness. Even to feel bliss and love is a distraction…It never has existed the destruction or extinction of the ego during our life or afterward… Like all the other Religions the Buddhists like to sell dreams and to suck out the people. Still, the teaching and techniques from the Buddhists are good. So why we should not enjoy or gain our Spirituality?And what is True Spirituality? We have read or even seen Magic or people who have gained Magic and exhibit their Magic.Imagine, you have kidney stones and you go to a Philippine Healer and he removes the kidney stones without surgery. And then you see that the Philippine healers are pursuit from the authority for their wrongdoing… This means magic healing is forbidden and black magic?!!When the doctors are vaccinating with 14 vaccines a baby and 65% of the babies getting chronicle ill then this is SCIENCE? What is White Magic? If we discover this very endless moment where we can embrace the irresistible whole being… we are mad or insane for the doctor… maybe they deliver us to a madhouse… Regardless of what kind of Spirituality we experience it is denied, forbidden or rejected.The Africans are beating the drums, singing and dancing like crazy to experience a spiritual helper in the animal realm. During the dancing, the Africans going into a trance, healing occurs… For the Missionaries is this evil.If the Christian Africans dancing and singing like crazy and experience the Lord, then this is awesome… During the African worship of Jesus healing and many miracles happen. And this Spirituality is accepted by the church… The demonstration of Spirituality to gain power or money is rather more Black Magic. And we should not waste our time on that!If we see the awesome Kung Fu fighters who have magical power without that they surrender their life to the Lord or to heal the people, then this is Black Magic too.We can easily gain great spiritual and healing power through Qigong. Even Qigong is connected to Kung Fu. It is more important what we do with our spiritual power than what kind of spiritual power we do have.Through meditation, we gain awesome Spirituality without harming anybody. And everybody is gaining his natural Spirituality without forcing anything.When we suddenly embrace blissful the irresistible whole being and are in trance, then that has happened through our spiritual practice (meditation, yoga, Qigong) naturally. And we should be grateful without telling anybody about that… I don't want that you get in trouble, - enjoy and be grateful.Still, I think that the best is to be connected to God and have faith in God. Read my book: Why the Religions have failed and not God? (Why don't exist Hell, Paradise, Moksha, Nirvana, and Enlightenment?)My Video: What is Spirituality? https://youtu.be/X9GvZaECq3AMy Audio: https://divinesuccess.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/Podcast.B/What-is-Spirituality.mp3
Summary on Kaṇāda Kaṇāda, also known as Ulūka or Kashyapa, was an ancient Indian natural philosopher and the founder of the Vaisheshika school of Indian philosophy. He is often regarded as the earliest proponent of atomism in the world, proposing that the universe is composed of indivisible, eternal atoms (paramanu), which combine in various ways to form different substances. His ideas were recorded in the seminal text Vaiśeṣika Sūtra, which outlined a realistic and pluralistic ontology. Estimated to have lived between the 6th century BCE and 2nd century BCE, Kaṇāda's philosophy explains the creation and functioning of the universe through six fundamental categories (padarthas): dravya (substance), guna (quality), karma (motion), samanya (generality), visesha (particularity), and samavaya (inherence). These categories encompass everything that can be experienced and known. Kaṇāda's atomistic theory influenced later Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist philosophies and may have inspired thinkers in fields like medicine and physics, including scholars like Charaka. Though primarily focused on physical phenomena, Kaṇāda also integrated metaphysical ideas, such as the concept of Atman (soul) and the pursuit of moksha (liberation) through knowledge. Key Contributions: 1. Atomism: Proposed that all matter is made of indestructible atoms. 2. Nine Substances: Identified nine dravyas (substances) including earth, water, fire, air, ether (akasha), time, direction, mind, and soul. 3. Non-Theistic Approach: Suggested that natural laws, rather than a deity, govern the universe. 4. Empirical Observations: Explained natural phenomena such as fire rising upwards, magnetism, and rainfall using logical reasoning. 5. Ethical Framework: Defined dharma as that which leads to material progress and spiritual liberation. Kaṇāda's logical and analytical approach laid the groundwork for scientific inquiry in India and significantly influenced the Nyaya school of philosophy, which emphasized logic and epistemology. His ideas on atoms and matter predated similar concepts proposed by Greek philosophers like Democritus.
Hello, and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience.I'm your host, Jordan Youkilis, and in this episode, I interview my professor, Dr. Sue Brown, on Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's commentary on the Bhagavad Gita. This episode serves as part of the Maharishi Vedic Science miniseries, so if you enjoy this discussion, check out the rest of the series in episodes 47-53.In this conversation, Dr. Brown and I discuss the Bhagavad Gita's setting on a battlefield, the ultimate location of conflict and extreme differences. We discuss how the battlefield is symbolic of the challenges people face in the world. Dr. Brown describes how to go inward to the field of unity in order to transcend these conflicts.Next, we consider this act of transcending as the essence of the Bhagavad Gita, and the practice of Transcendental Meditation as a pathway for avoiding war. Sue describes Chapter 2, Verses 45 and 48 as master keys to unlocking the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita. We discuss the events of the Gita in the broader context of the Mahabharata in which they take place.From there, Dr. Brown explains how Maharishi's commentary differs from those of other sages throughout the ages. We consider the universal field of consciousness, which our individual brains reflect. We discuss how Krishna helps Arjuna navigate the conflict between his heart and mind, between the collective consciousness demands for him to defend his people while also having compassion for the family members on the opposing force whom he must kill. Dr. Brown and I discuss how the human dilemmas captured in the Bhagavad Gita are universal issues, encountered throughout the ages.Next, we consider Samkhya (theoretical) and Yoga (practical) knowledge contained in the Gita. We discuss how Arjuna reconciles the sin of murder and war with the transcendental forces of collective consciousness. We consider the time period of the Bhagavad Gita, and the similarities with our current Kali Yuga – an age of stress. We discuss the opportunity we currently have to usher in Satya Yuga, a time of construction and creativity.From there, we dive into Chapter 3 and ideas of Yagya, Dharma, Karma Yoga, the path of action, and Gyana Yoga, the path of knowledge. We discuss why the danger of following another's dharma is more dangerous than death. We then discuss Chapter 4 and how action and renunciation of action are two sides of the same coin. We consider misinterpretations of the Gita, including those who view renunciation/detachment as a necessary state of life, rather than as a state of consciousness. We consider the rise and fall of knowledge throughout time.Dr. Brown explains why Maharishi chose to emphasize his teachings on the practical effect of enlightenment, not just the theoretical knowledge. We discuss the four pillars of Yoga – Raja, Karma, Bhakti and Gyana Yoga, and the concept of Moksha, or liberation. We consider how action in accordance with natural law leads to spontaneous right action, and how the path of enlightenment is one of effortlessness and bliss.We then discuss Krishna's final words to Arjuna in Chapter 6, his guidance: “Therefore, be a Yogi.”. We end the conversation discussing the state of unity consciousness and how Brahmin consciousness refers to regaining memory of totality.Music from the show is available on the Spotify playlist “Entangled – The Vibes”. If you like the show, please drop a 5-star review and subscribe on Substack, Spotify, X, Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts.Please enjoy the episode!Music: Intro: Ben Fox - "The Vibe". End Credits: Suraj Nepal featuring Rohit Manandhar – “Rhythm of the Soul”.Outro: “The Soul of the Bhagavad Gita” (starts at 1:31:52).Recorded: 10/1/24. Published: 2/17/25.Check out the resources referenced:* Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on the Bhagavad-Gita by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi: https://miupress.org/product/maharishi-mahesh-yogi-on-the-bhagavad-gita-a-new-translation-and-commentary-chapters-1-6-hardcover/* Consciousness is All There Is by Dr. Tony Nader: https://miupress.org/product/consciousness-is-all-there-is/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit entangledpodcast.substack.com
I say absolutely Yes! Still, I recommend it. If we want to write a motorcycle we should learn first to ride a bicycle.Irresponsible Meditation teachers even give the beginner a big motorcycle (a 10-day Meditation retreat with 9 hours Meditation/day) and expect that you can ride the big heavy motorcycle without practicing anything before. Stop that nonsense. Such Meditation retreats can cause neuroses, psychoses and can end in psychotic behavior with suicide. Most of the Meditation teachers don't understand Meditation because they teach suppression of feelings and thoughts instead to learn to watch and accept them.The people are coming to them, because of their great reputation that these Meditation masters have never deserved.A Meditation master who gives meditation retreats for everybody should be jailed!!!Don't spoil Meditation. Meditation is the greatest thing and has to be taught naturally and very slowly. The teachers of Osho, the Dao and the Sufis teach meditation in a slow approach because they know Meditation can be dangerous. Because of our tricky ego, the Meditation needs to be tricky too. In the beginning, we have to trick out our Ego to connect with the divine. And that can be dangerous if we make too much Meditation in the beginning. Our today disease is that we want too much too fast… We meditate for some minutes and over some months we increase the time of meditation. That is the principle of KaiZen. We start at home or on a Meditation course with body exercise that relaxes our body and mind and afterward with a short meditation. Meditation has always a focus and never a goal. All these so holly goals, like Nirvana, Moksha, Enlightenment, Hell, and Heaven had never existed. Even today, the pope said there is no Heaven or Hell. (Read my book: Why the Religions have failed and not God.) Only through Meditation, we can enjoy our life or the “here and now”. Because through Meditation we get so much bliss and inside happiness that we don't depend on worldly pleasures so much. Who wonders that I was over 12 years in Meditation retreats? I started with baby steps and at the end, I could do the retreats even for 9 months! I got adored for my Meditation from the President of the Hindus….Meditation is not for suppressing our problems, feelings … Through Meditation we learn to solve our problems fast and efficient without being attached. We get detached when we learn to watch our feelings, thoughts and our nonsense in our brain. Meditation should make us empty… And is the best remedy against our longing for a distraction to suppress our feelings and thoughts.Our thoughts are created to 80% through our anxiety. If you become fearful in your Meditation then learn to watch your fears. After some time the fears are gone through watching of them. Feel your fears and don't be your fears. (Zen) We can make out of every task a meditation. Even when we have sex we can make out of it a meditation. For that has created Shiva the sexually Techniques inside of the Tantra and the Chinese have created the Tao-Love.Real Meditation is to connect to the divine /God and through that, we get bliss and stillness in our mind. My Video: Can Meditation harm You? https://youtu.be/bmtZdoVjkagMy Audio: https://divinesuccess.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/Podcast.B/Can-Meditation-harm-You.mp3
Audiobook - Srimad Bhagavad GitaAUDIOBOOKJust like you wouldn't miss the start or skip any part of a crime thriller, do not miss or skip any part of this amazing life-changing scripture.TheSrimad Bhagavad Gita is not just an ordinary scripture for Indians, but for everyone, regardless of age or religious background. It is a guide to mastering the mind and living a fulfilled life. This video presents a clear and practical interpretation, making it easy for anyone to truly understand its teachings. Gain Clarity on Dharma, Karma, Janmas, Birth, Life, Death, Moksha etc.Click on the link below for the Paperback version of this book on Amazon. (The paperback version is not available on Amazon India)Get the Paperback Version Subscribe to the Timeless Vedanta ChannelTimeless Vedanta YouTube ChannelI suggest you complete the audiobook of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita once and note the timestamp of any topic you would like to revisit later.Through simple explanations and relatable analogies, you will grasp the essence of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita and learn how to apply its wisdom to everyday life. Free yourself from doubts, fears, and negativity, and experience clarity of thought, emotional stability, and a greater sense of purpose.If you've ever struggled to understand the deep philosophy of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita, this is the perfect place to start. Just listen, reflect, and transform your life. Timestamps(00:00:00) - Foreword(00:01:40) - Preface(00:06:03) - Introduction(00:08:08) - A Brief Overview(00:12:28) - Analogies(00:13:55) - Chapter 01(00:19:45) - Chapter 02(00:32:30) - Chapter 03(00:40:29) - Chapter 04(00:48:36) - Chapter 05(00:56:09) - Chapter 06(01:06:53) - Chapter 07(01:13:46) - Chapter 08(01:19:40) - Chapter 09(01:28:21) - Chapter 10(01:35:46) - Chapter 11(01:49:17) - Chapter 12(01:53:43) - Chapter 13(02:01:48) - Chapter 14(02:08:10) - Chapter 15(02:23:21) - Chapter 16(02:27:47) - Chapter 17(02:35:21) - Chapter 18(02:58:45) - Outro(03:04:58) - Takeaways Hashtags#SrimadBhagavadGita #BhagavadGita #Vedanta #Upanishads #Nonduality #Advaita #GitaWisdom #Spirituality #IndianPhilosophy #LifeLessons #Wisdom #SelfRealisation #Consciousness #Mindfulness #Philosophy #InnerPeace #PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement #Success #Happiness #MentalClarity #IndianWisdom #VedicPhilosophy #HinduPhilosophy #SanatanaDharma #EasternPhilosophy #SpiritualAwakening #Truth #HigherConsciousness #Motivation #SuccessMindset #LifeTransformation #Purpose #DeepThinking #InnerStrength #SelfAwareness #RealityCheck #Audiobook #GitaExplained #GitaMadeSimple #SpiritualGrowth #DailyWisdom #DeepThoughts #LearnAndGrow #bhagvatgita #bhagavadgita #bhagavan #bhagwatgeeta #bhagwadgeeta #bhagwatgita #bhagavatgita #bhagavadgita
कामाख्या शक्ति पीठ के रहस्य, तंत्र साधना और मोक्ष | एपिसोड 3 | सनातन संस्कृती In this episode, we dive into the ancient and powerful secrets of Kamakhya Shaktipeeth, one of the most revered sites for Tantra Sadhna. We will uncover how Lord Shiva, through deep penance, prayed to Goddess Durga to reunite with her as his wife at Kamakhya. This sacred place, renowned for its mystical energies, holds the key to profound spiritual practices. Additionally, we explore the Goddess's divine teachings, including the origins of Ganga and Parvati, the wisdom of Brahmavidya, and the transformative path of Anasakti Yoga. From the powerful mantra and rituals of Tantra to the spiritual journey of attaining Moksha, this episode offers an insightful look into the spiritual sciences of Sanatan Dharma. Learn how the Goddess's divine knowledge guides us through life's most profound mysteries—whether it's understanding the nature of the soul, the concept of selflessness in Anasakti Yoga, or the powerful transformative impact of the Ten Mahavidyas. If you are drawn to the world of Tantra and its mystical practices, this episode is a must-listen. In this episode, discover: The profound secrets of Kamakhya Shaktipeeth and Tantra Sadhna How Lord Shiva prayed to Goddess Durga at Kamakhya for reunion The mystical origins of Ganga and Parvati The spiritual wisdom of Brahmavidya and Anasakti Yoga The transformative power of the Ten Mahavidyas How Tantra practices lead to Moksha Catch us on Spotify, Gaana, Amazon Audible, Google Podcasts, and Pocket FM. Join the growing community of Sanatan Sanskriti and immerse yourself in the divine wisdom of Sanatan Dharma, including the mysticism and secrets of Tantra. #kamakhya #tantrasadhana #sanatansanskriti #sanatansanskritipodcast #lifelessons #wellness #navratri2025 #durgastories #devibhagwat #devipuran #durgasaptshati #guptnavratriinstagram https://www.instagram.com/ashishpmishra/ Youtube Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/@sanatansudha
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This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma.Today is the 17th of January and here are this week's headlines.An estimated 40 crore people are expected to descend on the banks of the Ganga in Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela, which commenced on Monday and will end on February 26. Besides this, 50 lakh pilgrims and sadhus plan to stay in camps for the entire duration of the event. The spiritual festival, held every 12 years, attracts millions of devotees who gather to bathe at the sacred Triveni Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers converge. It is the world's biggest religious gathering, with deep links to Hindu mythology wherein participants seek forgiveness for their sins and aspire for Moksha, or spiritual liberation.Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Z-Morh tunnel at Sonamarg, a strategic infrastructural project that is key to all-weather connectivity to Ladakh. The tunnel has been renamed as Sonamarg tunnel, after the famous tourist resort that will have round-the-year connectivity after this project. PM Modi inspected the 6.5-kilometre tunnel and interacted with workers who played a role in its construction. The soft-opening of the tunnel was carried out in February last year, but Assembly elections delayed the project's official inauguration.The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully docked its SpaDeX satellites on Thursday, after bringing them within 3 meters of each other. Following the docking, ISRO confirmed the satellites were functioning as a single unit. The space agency mentioned that undocking and power transfer checks would follow in the coming days. The docking process had previously been delayed twice, on 7th and 9th of January, due to technical issues. The satellites were launched on 30th December.On the global front, Los Angeles firefighters faced high winds over the week as they battled two massive wildfires that have caused extensive destruction, killing at least 24 people. The fires, which have scorched an area the size of Washington D.C., were egzazzerbated by Santa Ana winds, with gusts reaching up to 75 mph. Over 8,500 firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the blazes and prevent further spread, as authorities issued a red flag warning for dangerous conditions in the region.Meanwhile, a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israeli negotiators is set to end the 15-month Gaza conflict, with the deal taking effect on January 19. The agreement, brokered by US President Joe Biden, includes swapping hostages for imprisoned Palestinians in Israel. Biden, who played a pivotal role in the negotiations, views this achievement as a significant foreign policy legacy. While he is credited with ending the bloodiest phase of the Israel-Gaza conflict, he shares this accomplishment with his successor, Donald Trump.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by the Indian Express
This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Niharika Nanda.Today is the 13th of January and here are the headlines.An estimated 40 crore people are expected to descend on the banks of the Ganga in Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela, which commenced today and will end on February 26. Besides this, 50 lakh pilgrims and sadhus plan to stay in camps for the entire duration of the event. The spiritual festival, held every 12 years, attracts millions of devotees who gather to bathe at the sacred Triveni Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers converge. It is the world's biggest religious gathering, with deep links to Hindu mythology wherein participants seek forgiveness for their sins and aspire for Moksha, or spiritual liberation.Today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Z-Morh tunnel at Sonamarg, a strategic infrastructural project that is key to all-weather connectivity to Ladakh. The tunnel has been renamed Sonamarg tunnel, after the famous tourist resort that will have round-the-year connectivity thanks to this project. Modi inspected the 6.5-kilometre tunnel and interacted with workers who played a role in its construction. The soft-opening of the tunnel was carried out in February last year, but Assembly elections delayed the project's official inauguration.Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, while speaking on the disengagement efforts along the India-China border, said that the situation across the LAC is “sensitive but stable.” The army chief further said that patrolling and grazing in traditional areas has started in Depsang and Demchok in eastern Ladakh is taking place as per routine. General Dwivedi further stated quote, “Our deployment is balanced and robust; we are capable of handling any situation.” unquote. While talking about the future of LAC, the army chief said that they are currently focused on boosting border infrastructure and capability development.The Indian Express exclusively reported that after unprecedented footfall in 2023 the Capital's mohalla clinics saw a 28 per cent dip in 2024 to 1.39 crore appointments. An application filed under the Right to Information Act and official documents sourced by The Indian Express have revealed that the decline, health department officials, doctors and experts say, is primarily due to a drug shortage that the mohalla clinics faced last year. Mohalla clinics, the centrepiece of the Aam Aadmi Party government's health infrastructure, were first set up in October 2015. Since then, the clinics, which are meant to be the first point of contact for patients with basic illnesses, have caught the attention of many from across the world.The death toll in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires has risen to 24, the LA County Medical Examiner confirmed today. As forecasters predict a return of strong winds this week, authorities warn that the toll is likely to rise, as per news agency Reuters . Firefighters continue to scramble to make headway with search and rescue operations against the blazes that have destroyed thousands of homes. The Palisades fire has burned through 23,723 acres and is only 13 per cent contained, while the Eaton fire, near Pasadena, has scorched 14,117 acres and is 27 per cent contained. Authorities report that at least 24 people are still missing, and the scale of destruction across the region is vast, with more than 12,000 structures damaged.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by the Indian Express
The Religions have owned the spirituality and they reject all other spirituality! The Religions discriminate spiritual people who are not in their Religion. Everybody can gain high spirituality with all kinds of magic without participating in any Religion when he has the dispositions and does what is necessary. For instance:to levitate, to materialize, to channel information from other souls or from the cosmos, or to be it in Samadhi. These Spiritual Powers can become great obstacles on the spiritual path of humility and love.After some time, the Spiritual Power trips will lead to a devastating life.Great was their rise and also great was their fall.I think we should open our heart to the divine or God and do what God demands from us. Otherwise, we follow our Ego, regardless how much spirituality we gain. Even more, we should develop love to God.The Buddhist and Jnani Yoga don't have a personal God relationship. Their Goal is not to feel or think any more. Because they want to reach Nirvana or Moksha. Even a loving relationship with total surrender to God is nonsense for them.After many years the Buddhists Monks and Jnani Yogi have killed their own feelings and passions. What I see is that they have closed their heart and are not open to love and compassion anymore. Most of all Jnani Yogis are over-intellectual and that is a big obstacle on the spiritual path. What has this to do with true spirituality, to serve and love God selflessly?Gita Chapter 9:25 Those who worship the demigods will take birth among the demigods; those who worship ghosts and spirits will take birth among such beings; those who worship ancestors go to the ancestors; and those who worship Me will live with Me. The same is true for the Sufis, who only accept to surrender to God and not to any other spirit.Moksha and Nirvana are the Gods of the Buddhists Monks and Jnani Yogis. Because they are focused on them instead to be focused on God! The Gita says that we should surrender to God otherwise we never get our full potential. Why should we surrender our life to our EGO Trips when we can choose God? Think this over,- all the other Goals in our life are obstacles to focus on God. Never the less we have worldly desires and we should live the important Goals. And then we focus on God again without demanding Moksha, Enlightenment, Nirvana, Paradise or anything else! If I love you and demand something back from you then this is not love! For instance, a woman says she loves you and she wants money for sex,- is this Love? If we love God, we don't want something back! Rather more we are thankful for what we have. My Video: What is true Spirituality? https://youtu.be/Jg-gNzUcW9gMy Audio: https://divinesuccess.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/Podcast.B/What-is-true-Spirituality.mp3
People are chasing the ultimate peace and calmness… that never will happen or has happened. Because the religions know how to sell dreams and deliver B.S. like the today marketing experts. There is nothing new in this world.If we read the famous Sufi classic from Attar: The confidence of the birds, we understand much more. For the Sufis doesn't exist Nirvana, Enlightenment, Moksha and they don't care or even don't mention hell or paradise. Because for them is the goal to serve God or the people, without demanding anything. The Sufi path is a spiritual path without an end, without reaching a goal.Attar mention when we feel peace and happiness, it will end. Because everybody has inside his body “snakes and scorpions”, who can bite at every inopportune moment us and then the peace is over.How to deal with our life, our life dramas, and our negative feelings?When we suppress our negative feelings and thoughts we will get punished by severe diseases, depression or become a living cadaver. This is not the solution.If we try to live save, don't take a risk, so that we don't get any life drama. Then we are already dead. In this case get your box, lie in it and die. There is one problem we can't die, we can only give up our body and then we are spirits. As a spirit, we can only watch the world and not participate. Imagine you can only watch and not participate. Wouldn't you regret the things that you didn't have enjoyed or done or the bad things that you have done? Now, you can live your dreams later not! When we enjoy the dramas in a movie, how would it be that we enjoy our own dramas?If we are not anymore afraid of our dramas we can risk without any problem. We would be totally free and live an awesome life. We should learn during our time to enjoy our negative feelings and thoughts. Instead, we are doing everything to suppress our negativity and that never has worked out!If we want to feel happy we have also to feel our negative feelings! Our life goal should be that we can enjoy everything and that nothing is bad. Our judging makes everything worse.We should be thankful that we can live exciting dramas and that we can learn from our dramas so much. My Video: How to enjoy our entire Life https://youtu.be/ZkAvgGGONykMy Audio: https://divinesuccess.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/Podcast.B/How-to-enjoy-our-entire-Life.mp3
"O amplo escopo do Ayurveda com a sua presença envolvente proporciona um método sólido de alcançar tanto o bem-estar físico quanto o progresso espiritual liberador denominado Moksha." . . . Marcar atendimento, cursos e e-books aqui: https://linktr.ee/gisipaz_atendimentos.cursos Ou pelo instagram: @gisipaz_ayurveda --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gisipaz/support
"Os amplos recursos utilizados para alcançar diversos graus de Moksha, requerem um empenho ativo em incluir tudo o que é bom e saudável em todos os aspectos da vida: dieta, rotina diária, exercícios, atividades recreativas, trabalho, estudo, meditação e relações sociais." . . . Marcar atendimento, cursos e e-books aqui: https://linktr.ee/gisipaz_atendimentos.cursos Ou pelo instagram: @gisipaz_ayurveda --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gisipaz/support
Complex is a digital media survivor. It has lived many lives, including as a magazine, a dot-com, an ad network, Go90 (RIP) provider, YouTube showrunner, events organizer, hot sauce merchant, neglected BuzzFeed brand, and now in its latest iteration as a commerce engine. Complex President Moksha Fitzgibbons joins the show to discuss his return to Complex, where he was an integral part of the founding team going back to its Marc Ecko days, and how the youth culture brand is betting on combining its reach and engagement with the live shopping platform of NTWRK, which bought Complex for $108 million in February. Moksha discusses how the brand plans to focus increasingly on driving commerce and far less on selling advertising. Plus: Brian and Troy discuss the news industry's current meltdown at the prospect of Donald Trump returning to the White House.Watch us on YouTubeTroy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletterBrian Morrissey's The Rebooting newsletterAlex Schleifer's Human ComputerFollow Alex, Brian and Troy on Twitter
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In this episode, Akshay Bhat, a yoga teacher and Ayurvedic practitioner, explores the four pillars of life in Ayurveda: Dharma (righteousness), Artha (material possessions), Kama (fulfillment of desires), and Moksha (liberation). He emphasizes that balancing these aspects is crucial to leading a happy and healthy life. Akshay delves into how Ayurveda and yoga are interconnected, with both practices supporting spiritual growth and well-being. Ayurveda, which dates back over 6,000 years, is not just a system for physical health but also a guide for living a purposeful life. The speakers discuss how disease is viewed as a "mistake of intelligence" in Ayurveda, and how balance across the four life pillars is key to achieving wellness. The concept of Dharma is explored, contrasting it with Adharma, which represents a life driven by ego and negative emotions. The importance of balancing material and spiritual needs, or Artha, is highlighted, with the caution that modern society often promotes unnecessary desires. Finally, Moksha, or liberation, is discussed, with the speakers suggesting that it can be found through various activities like yoga, meditation, and creative pursuits. Each person's path to freedom is unique, and discovering what brings a sense of expansion is essential for personal growth. Episode Chapters: 00:00:00 - Ayurveda: The Four Means of Life00:04:49 - Exploring Ayurveda with Akshay Bhat 00:08:02 - The Origins and Principles of Ayurveda 00:11:22 - Exploring the Foundations of Ayurveda 00:15:14 - Mistakes of Intelligence and Psychosomatic Diseases 00:18:40 - Dharma: Balancing Inner and Outer Values 00:21:48 - Dharma, Adharma, and Holistic Health 00:23:23 - Balancing Material Possessions with Dharma 00:26:42 - Fulfilling Desires Through Conscious Presence 00:32:53 - Finding Liberation Through Various Practices 00:35:28 - Moksha: The Liberation of the Mind 00:38:15 - Finding Personal Moksha Akshay's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akshaybhatyoga/
Tantra is not what most people here in America and Europe believe it is - a mere discipline of sacred sex. While sacred sex is great, the true purpose, practice and meaning of Tantra are so much richer! In this episode, Katie dives deep into the ancient history of Tantra and shares how you can live a Tantric life in our modern world. If you're ready to experience more pleasure and playfulness in your life, tune into this episode about the multi-faceted meaning of Tantra! Join us LIVE for a Sacred Halloween Ceremony on October 31st! Sign up for our newsletter here so you don't miss the invite! In this episode about the meaning of Tantra, you'll hear: ~ Early bird pricing for the 2025 class of our year-long Divine Feminine Ayurveda School ends on October 31, 2024. Register here to get the lowest price of the year! ~ A history of Tantra ~ Why Tantra is so hard to define and pin down ~ The body as a vehicle, not an impediment ~ Making each moment holy, precious, and valuable ~ Working with your body's innate energies ~ Why there's nothing wrong with seeking pleasure (Bogha) and success (Bhukti) ~ The Vedic concepts of Lila, Moksha, Prana Shakti and Prashna ~ Who is the Divine Mother? ~ Tapping into your highest wisdom ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Tantra, Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! Other “Tantra Talks” About the Meaning of Tantra: ~ Ep. 8 What is Tantra? ~ Ep. 9 Pulsing Fiery Devasting Love ~ Ep. 17 Feminine Archetypes of the Glorious Queen, Sacred Prostitute or Worthless Girl ~ Ep. 35 5 Life-Changing Ancient Meditations You Can Do Today ~ Ep. 68 Tantra Talks #5 ~ Ep. 117 7 Vital Steps for a Spiritual Practice ~ Ep. 157 How We Squirm Off Our Chance to Really Love Other resources mentioned in this episode: ~ Book a free call with one of our coaches to learn more about Ayurveda School! ~ Georg Feurstein's book, Tantra: The Path of Ecstasy ~ Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy is available now! ~ Katie's mentor, Cristal Mortensen ~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Find the full show notes here on our website!
Followers of Vedic wisdom often refer to the four goals, Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha, as something we should aspire to in our lives.While these are, indeed, qualities that mark our level of consciousness, in this episode, Thom clarifies the status of these four qualities. In doing so, he also clarifies the meanings of each of the four qualities, which are often referred to in overly simplistic, and slightly misleading terms.As always, Thom will put the horse back in front of the cart, and equip us with a process that will ensure we embody these four qualities to the best of our ability at all times. Episode Highlights[00:45] The Four Goals[05:30] Your True Dharma[08:00] Tat Wale Baba - Abundant in All Things[10:27] No Abundance: What a Terrible Life[12:41] What True Abundance Looks Like[14:26] The Ability to Extract Maximum Pleasure[17:11] Living in a Dual Awareness[19:15] Attaining Puruṣārtha Through Vedic Meditation[21:45] Self-Realization by Numbers[23:57] The Process is the Outcome[26:03] Measuring Rods of EnlightenmentUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/
In Episode 177 of PG Radio, we talk with Acharya Prashant @ShriPrashant about the wisdom of ancient Indian philosophy, focusing on the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. The conversation starts with a deep dive into the Law of Karma and leads into the big question: What is the "I" or the "Self"? Acharya Prashant also explains key parts of the Bhagavad Gita, including Arjun's dilemma, the role of Krishna's teachings, and how these lessons can guide us in our everyday lives. Acharya Prashant is a prominent spiritual leader, philosopher, and author known for his teachings on Vedanta, spirituality, and mindful living. Through his organization, the PrashantAdvait Foundation, Acharya Prashant advocates for conscious living, inner clarity, and the importance of questioning traditional beliefs. He draws from ancient scriptures like the Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita, blending them with modern psychological insights to inspire people toward personal growth. This is what we talked about: 00:00 - The Law of Karma 10:06 - What is "I" or the "Self"? 15:37 - What does Geeta talk about? 19:15 - Arjun's dilemma 25:25 - What does Krishna stand for? 31:13 - How can Geeta help us in our lives? 44:29 - What is Dharma? 46:15 - What is Moksha? 49:13 - Ashtavakra Geeta v/s Bhagwad Geeta 1:01:08 - Acharya Prashant's advice 1:02:20 - What is "Desireless Action"?
Main fiction: "Movie Night" by Matthew KresselMatthew Kressel's many works of short fiction have or will soon appear in Asimov's, Analog, Lightspeed, Clarkesworld, Tor.com/Reactor, Beneath Ceaseless Skies, and in many other publications and Year's Best anthologies. His far-future novel Space Trucker Jess (Fairwood Press) is scheduled for late 2025. And his Mars-based science fiction novella The Rainseekers (Tordotcom) will appear in early 2026. Alongside Ellen Datlow, he runs the Fantastic Fiction at KGB reading series in Manhattan. And he is the creator of the Moksha submissions system, used by many of the largest fiction publishers today. Find more at his website: matthewkressel.net.This story is original to StarShipSofa.Narrated by: Will StaglWill Stagl lives in his adopted home of Tucson Arizona where he is a creative professional by day and proudly recruits talented voice actors for Starship Sofa whenever duty calls. He dedicates the narration of this story to the loving memory of his Mother, Nancy StaglFact: Looking Back At Genre History by Amy H SturgisSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/starshipsofa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
He's one of the mad geniuses behind YouTube's viral “Hot Ones” series. Meet Moksha Fitzgibbons, President of Complex NTWRK and overall master of media. Discover the secrets behind successful media partnerships and content development as Moksha shares his insights on aligning personal passion with business, leveraging new technologies, and designing content for viral moments. Why has NTWRK become the go-to platform for discovering new talent and engaging with Millennial and Gen Z audiences? Plus, find out the one marketing hill that Moksha would never, EVER compromise on and why maintaining credibility and authenticity is crucial for any brand. 00:00:02 - Developing Passionate Media Shows with Moksha 00:08:52 - Designing Viral Vertical Video Content 00:14:13 - Focus on Marketing to Millennials and Gen Z 00:18:28 - AI Partnership with Dodge: Creative Brilliance 00:29:17 - Protecting Consumer Relationships in Marketing Follow Moksha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moksha-fitzgibbons-a096bb5/ Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com
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Join us for an insightful discussion with Moksha Patel, an internal medicine physician, as we explore the fascinating parallels between clinical reasoning and photography. Moksha shares how principles like focus, zoom, and flash in photography can enhance medical practice, offering unique perspectives on diagnosis, patient care, and maintaining the human connection amidst the demands of modern medicine. Discover how cross-disciplinary skills can enrich clinical reasoning and why creative pursuits outside of medicine are crucial for clinicians. Moksha Patel is an internal medicine physician. He discusses the KevinMD article, "How photography made me a better doctor." Our presenting sponsor is Nuance, a Microsoft company. Do you spend more time on administrative tasks like clinical documentation than you do with patients? You're not alone. Clinicians report spending up to two hours on administrative tasks for each hour of care provided. Nuance, a Microsoft company, is committed to helping clinicians restore the balance with Dragon Ambient eXperience – or DAX for short. DAX is an AI-powered, voice-enabled solution that helps physicians cut documentation time in half. DAX Copilot combines proven conversational and ambient AI with the most advanced generative AI in a mobile application that integrates directly with your existing workflows. DAX Copilot can be easily enabled within the workflow of the Dragon Medical application to bring the power of ambient technology to more clinicians faster while leveraging the proven and powerful capabilities used by over 550,000 physicians. Explore DAX Copilot today. Visit https://nuance.com/daxinaction to see a 12-minute DAX Copilot demo. Discover clinical documentation that writes itself and reclaim your work-life balance. VISIT SPONSOR → https://nuance.com/daxinaction SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://www.kevinmd.com/cme I'm partnering with Learner+ to offer clinicians access to an AI-powered reflective portfolio that rewards CME/CE credits from meaningful reflections. Find out more: https://www.kevinmd.com/learnerplus
18th Chapter: verse 40, 41, 42, 43, 4440th verse: “Everyone in this world is dictated by these three gunas.”Lord Krishna divides human traits in three areas – sattvic, rajasik and tamasik.A sattvic person is calm and serene even in difficult situations. A rajasik person is swayed by his circumstances. A tamasik person is lazy, confused and deluded.The sattvic person has emotional equanimity. He is not elated in success and he is not devastated in failure. The rajasic person is swayed by success and failure.Lord Krishna discusses these traits because he wants us to combine action with mental equilibrium. Understanding that everything in this world is transient – success, failure, heath and so on – we should develop an attitude that helps us remain in perfect equanimity of mind even in difficult situations.The 41st verse onwards, Lord Krishna discusses four groups of people based on people's innate spiritual qualities (gunas). These four groups are: (1) Brahmana (2) Kshatriya (3) Vaishya (4) Sudra.In Hindu tradition, there were also four stages of human life and four values which guide human life.The four stages of human life are Brahmacharya (student), Grhastha (householder), Vanaprastha (forest hermitage) and Sannyasa (renunciate). Manu Smriti says that when one sees the face of his grandchild, when his face begins to wrinkle and when his hair begins to turn grey, he should retire to a life of hermitage.The four values that guide human life are dharma, artha, kama, and moksha. Kama represents our desires, what we want to achieve. Artha represents the means to achieve those goals. Dharma represents a set of moral disciplines that guide and regulate our pursuit of artha and kama. Moksha represents the highest value in human existence and means liberation from the bondage of samsara.42nd verse: “Who is a brahmana? Lord Krishna lists the following qualities: Shama (control of mind), dama (control of the senses), Tapah (austerities for a higher purpose), saucha (mental and physical purity), kshantih (forbearance), uprightness, jnanam (natural inclination for knowledge), vijnanam (realization), astikyam (belief in the law of karma and doctrine of reincarnation).43rd verse: “Who is a Kshatriya? Lord Krishna lists the following qualities: ambition for power, boldness, fortitude, dexterity, not running away from battle, generosity, assertion of freedom.”44th verse: “Who is a Vaishya? Lord Krishna lists the following duties: agriculture, cattle rearing and trade – an inclination to do business and acquire wealth.” In the midst of earning wealth, the Vaishya may engage in higher duties such as charity. These duties are based on the social circumstances that prevailed when Gita was written.44th verse: “Who is a Sudra? Lord Krishna lists the following duties: not interested in higher values, want to do simple service.”Lord Krishna lists these four groups to represent four levels of human evolution. We can always climb up the ladder, acquire sattvic qualities, and become a Brahmana.Shankaracharya defines Brahmana as one who has a dominance of Sattva-guna and in whom Rajo guna is secondary.Shankaracharya defines Kshatriya as one who has a dominance of Rajo-guna, and in whom sattva-guna is secondary.Shankaracharya defines Vaishya as one who has a dominance of Rajo-guna, and in whom tamo-guna is secondary.Shankaracharya defines Sudra as one who has a dominance of Tamo-guna, and in whom Rajo-guna is secondary.Highest spiritual evolution happens when we transcend the three gunas. Such a person is called Guṇātita. One has to be fully established in sattva guna to transcend the three gunas.In spiritual life, we are all individual travelers. Just like someone traveling in a train meets other travelers – similarly, it is an accidental meeting with our near and dear ones in this life. Our journey comes to an end when we experience and realize our true identity as the Atman.
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Join us in Episode 65 as we delve into the rich world of chocolate entrepreneurship with Jennifer Caines, founder and owner of Moksha Chocolate in Boulder. She shares her journey from acquiring a cacao cultivation to crafting delectable chocolate bars in Colorado. Discover the fascinating fusion of flavors as we explore how she incorporates functional mushrooms into her creations, and her time dabbling in the hemp CBD market. For more information, find them on Instagram @mokshachocolate and mokshachocolate.com.
This practice is focusing on the 3rd Niyama; Tapas – Yogic Austerity. Tapas means heat of positive change. This is said to be the earliest term for the ‘austerity of Yoga' and the endeavours of the practitioners. Tap means to burn or glow, it includes the element of fire (Agni) that is also said to be the essential element to create life, to heal, to inspire and to transform. Agni is seen to be the sacrificial fire that reintegrates what has been contaminated by being human – life experiences, judgements, bias, our opinions, our ignorance that makes us forget what we truly are and limits us to who we think we are. Tapas refers to inner heat, the desire that leads to ecstatic and creative states, so pointing the Yogi to something positive. Tapas usually involves having healthy boundaries with others and ourselves (Brahmacharya) and control of your senses (Indriya Jaya) through physical acts of austerity, concentration and mediation. The results are that the Yogi is left strong, filled with vitality (Bala, Virya) and it states that they are radiantly heavenly (Jyotish) they have an aura that is beamingly resplendent (Tejas).So why do Tapas, well to fulfil our Vedic goals of life, these are the Purusarthas; Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha.To read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What are the qualities Swamiji modelled for all of us and how might we model them in our own lives?
"Grenada is very traditional" says my guest, Moksha, who was born and raised on the island and now lives in the US. "A large portion of Grenadians still believe that 'little girls should be seen and not heard' and girls should concentrate on domestics and house keeping," continues my guest. Coincidentally, that 'saying' about little girls is an English proverb. Grenada was colonized by the English from 1763 to 1974 and then by the French from 1979 to 1983 so they still have a residual effect of these different ruling cultures. "House, car, land," those were the presupposed priorities for a young married woman.I love that Moksha say "mothers are the culture keepers," and it's so very true. What would we do without our mom's telling us stories about the generations before us. There was definitely some conflict between Moksha and her mom because my guest often questioned things from a very young age. In particular, she had questions about spirituality and religion which she explained was way too complicated to cover in one episode of SHLTMM.An overprotective mother believes she's doing what's best for her daughter, but not so in Moksha's case. It created more conflict around the house and that wasn't beneficial to anyone. What seemed to be the hardest part was her lack of freedom. She was never a daughter to sneak out at night, instead she just told her parents that she was going out. She just knew who she was and what she needed out of life from a young age. And when it came to Moksha dating or meeting new male friends, that was definitely NOT going to happen based on her parents beliefs.Cecelia's mom always believed in the benefits of higher education, so she continues to study to learn and improve her opportunities with her own business, "Celebration Cakes." With a high school education she began different jobs but keep in mind "girls were supposed to stay home with domestic work,"Moksha says. It was the boys, who continued with school and were able to take jobs.Moksha is dialed into nutrition/diet and wellbeing and it all began with her mother's knowledge and love for native foods in Grenada. Food is an important part of the culture and family in Grenada and traditions are handed down generation to generation. Moksha's business "Sovereign Eats," is all about food and it's healing properties. It's unfortunate, but Moksha feels that so much of the cultural ideas of her home land have been left behind. She's hoping to keep those traditions alive by sharing her knowledge through Sovereign Eats.When asked if Moksha thought her mom had regrets about her limitations as a young girl, she said "yes, absolutely, most likely based on her mom's past and boundaries put on her when she was a young girl."Check out Moksha's Sovereign Eats website at 'sovereigneats.com.' "Should Have Listened To My Mother" is an ongoing conversation about mothers and the roles they play in our lives. And my guests answer the question, 'are you who you are today because of, or in spite of, your mother'? You'll be amazed at what the responses are."Should Have Listened To My Mother" would not be possible without the generosity, sincerity and insight from my guests. In getting ready to launch my podcast, so many were willing to give their time and share their personal relationships with their mother.Some of my guests include Baritone Singer Christopheren Nomura, Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist Tim Wacker, Activist Kim Miller, Freighter Sea Captain Terry Viscount, Film Production Manager Peg Robinson, Professor of Writing Montclair State University Dr. Bridget Brown, Tammy Steckler, attorney and family advocate @CUNY Law; NYC First Responder/NYC Firefighter Mark Heingartner, Child and Adult Special Needs Activist, Maryellen Valyo Cole and Roger Evens, Property Manager in New Jersey and so many more talented and insightful women and men.I've worked in the broadcasting industry for over four decades. I've interviewed so many fascinating people including musicians, celebrities, authors, activists, entrepreneurs, politicians and more.A big thank you goes to Ricky Soto, NYC based Graphic Designer, who created my logo for "Should Have Listened To My Mother".Check out my website for more background information: https://www.jackietantillo.com/Or more demos of what's to come at https://soundcloud.com/jackie-tantilloFind audio versions of the podcast here: https://shltmm.simplecast.com/Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/60j14qCcks4AP3JUrWrc2MLink to website and show notes: https://shltmm.simplecast.com/ Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/60j14qCcks4AP3JUrWrc2M Apple Podcasts Facebook:Should have listened to my motherJackie TantilloInstagram:Should have listened to my motherJackietantillo7LinkedIn:Jackie TantilloYOUTUBE:Should have listened to my mother
The Hindu concept of Dharma, which can be understood as righteousness, moral duty, or the right way of living, has a profound relationship with health and well-being. Dharma is one of the four Purusharthas or goals of a human life in Hinduism, alongside Artha (prosperity), Kama (desire), and Moksha (liberation). It encompasses duties, rights, laws, conduct, virtues, and the "right way of living." This concept is not only crucial for spiritual development and societal harmony but also significantly impacts individual health and well-being in several ways. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nilnia/support
Work Life Balance by Cara Mast, Read by Tonia Ransom Amerie receives an email at work that Return-to-Work is being mandated for her office. This is a problem, as she has been secretly living in her office for the last nine months because she can't afford both rent and her out of pocket payments for her curse-based illness. As a retired tall-ship sailor, a failed academic, and a reluctant finance professional, Cara Mast gets stopped constantly in New York City and asked for directions. Cara spends their free time drinking coffee, binging words, and yelling about the Philadelphia Eagles in bars they've thankfully not yet been kicked out of. Your Future Life is Pending by Matthew Kressel, read by Tonia Ransom Technician Martha feeds stray dogs in her back alley, tends her sick father, and revives the unconscious, rich users of hi-tech gaming "couches." The game is the reason humans never made it to Mars, so is she wrong to wreck a little havoc? Matthew Kressel is a three-time Nebula Award finalist, whose work has appeared in many magazines and anthologies and has been translated into nine languages. He is the co-host of the Fantastic Fiction reading series with Ellen Datlow in Manhattan. And he is the creator of the Moksha submissions system, in use by many of the largest SFF publishers today. His website is matthewkressel.net. Tonia Ransom is a horror writer and World Fantasy Award-winning creator of horror podcasts NIGHTLIGHT and Afflicted. Tonia has been scaring people since the second grade, when she wrote her first story based on Michael Myers. She lives in Austin, Texas. You can follow Tonia @missdefying on all the socials.
What does tarot have to do with health? Mind, body, and spirit all work together holistically to create a healthy individual. Tarot is a tool used to tap into our own emotional states so we can develop deeper connections to self which, in my opinion, is critical to living a fulfilled life. In this episode we chat with expert Aubrey Nicole, an intuitive guide and tarot reader who draws her knowledge from an expansive tapestry of metaphysical studies and practices. Her mission is to empower people with clarity as they make decisions about the next steps on their path. In this episode, we explore: The history of Tarot Common misconceptions (what it is and what its not) Basics of Tarot A Tarot reading for the collective listening Resources: Moksha Destiny Website Aubrey's instagram
Season 4 of For The Record is coming to a close, but we're going out on a very high note in Episode 80: Hustle & Heart: A Rise to the Top with Erika Barry, NP-C and Libby Dysart. This dynamic duo has been working together for several years, and the proof of their combined powers is unmistakable. What Erika brings to the table as an expert injector, top trainer and KOL, Libby matches with brand management experience, social media expertise, and a knack for contract negotiations and influencer management. Erika started her IG in 2015 and quicky begin to grow her following. Her page was a combination of before & afters and an authentic look at her life- something that improved her patient relationships and become a calling card for her business. But Libby encouraged her do more, and she took over in 2018. Now Erika's follower number is at an impressive 295k! But that's not even close to the whole story... With Libby's insight into Patreon and Erika's ability to connect with injectors and create a community that was hungry for more knowledge, they launched Erika's account in 2017, the first in the medical Aesthetics field. Her Patreon has grown into a massive following and become a powerhouse business of its own. In 2023, Libby launched her own Patreon to share best practices for brand management and how to slay at social media, stepping out into her own light as an influencer! But while the social media influencer version of Erika is what you may see, behind that persona is a tremendous amount of hard work and hustle. She is extremely disciplined and professional in everything she does, and let's face it, she does more in a day than most of us do in a week! She's the co-owner of award-winning Potomac, MD based medspa Moksha Aesthetics with another well-respected trainer & KOL, Hania Khorshidi. Recently, Libby finally turned over the reins to the Moksha brand to someone else, freeing up more time to focus on Erika's many endeavors! In addition to Patreon and Moksha, Erika co-founded Aesthetic Intel with her longtime mentor and friend, Waseem Garbia, PA-C, another big name in the Aesthetic industry. Who hasn't heard of the Injector's Club consultation pads? This invaluable resource was the jumping off point for Erika and fellow industry veteran, injector and KOL, Shakira Cabrera, MPAS, PA-C, to start the Injector's Club. Their joint venture not only supplies helpful tools like consultation pads and anatomy boards, but they frequently train on business building & injecting. No surprise, Libby is behind the curtain of both of these companies, masterminding a social media and brand strategy that has resulted in national recognition in a very short time. When Erika's not involved in one of her businesses, she can be found touring all over the country speaking on behalf of companies taking the stage at conferences, advising manufacturers on product plans, and doing hands-on training. Libby is her constant sounding board and confident, and together they have a unique balance of tough love and unwavering support that is the epitome of straightening another woman's crown. As Erika's star grows, Libby's role has shifted to a talent manager- making sure Erika's contracts, projects, compensation and schedule are the right fit for her brand and her role as a wife and a mom. With Libby's success of the Bunny brand, she's become a hot commodity all her own is now in demand to share her knowledge and consult on the growth of other brands across the industry. From the humble beginnings in 2015 to the top of the class in 2024, these two are the perfect pair we never knew we needed. They've got heart, and there's no question they've got the hustle, and they've earned their success every step of the way! To learn more, visit: IG: https://www.instagram.com/injectorbunny/ https://www.instagram.com/socialbylibby/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Botoxbunny1 https://www.patreon.com/libbydysart
In this final chapter 18, Lord Krishna imparts profound teachings on the paths of liberation and renunciation, guiding us toward the ultimate goal of self-realization. Moksha Sanyaasa Yoga invites us to reflect on the nature of true freedom and the art of letting go, paving the way for the soul to attain its highest state. Chapter 18 begins with Arjuna seeking the conclusive guidance that will lead him to the highest wisdom. In response, Lord Krishna unfolds a comprehensive discourse covering various aspects of life and spiritual practice. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nilnia/support
Announcement: Enrollment is now open for the next cohort of the Way of the Priestess. We begin March 22, 2024, and Richard will be one of our guest teachers When I first discovered that when everyone is talking about “Full moon in Leo” the actual moon in the sky is most often in the constellation of Cancer my mouth dropped! How could this be? Ever since I was a kid I loved looking at the stars and astronomy was one of my favorite subjects in school. I've always asked questions like, “Why are we here? Where did we come from, and what's the point of all of this?” So many of these questions have begun to be answered through my study of Vedic Astrology, the ancient form of astrology from India. In Vedic astrology, our chart is a printout of our karma, the lessons our soul came to experience in this life. We bring with us our beneficial and challenging karmas to be lived out and worked through. Our soul has different reasons for incarnating - for example Dharma, Artha (Money, and how we earn it), Kama (Passion, desire) and Moksha (liberation). I've been wowed again and again by the accuracy of Vedic Astrology, to predict dates and beneficial phases. Richard has helped me choose dates to buy a car, beneficial times to marry, has predicted certain moves I've had, and so much more. This episode has been a long time coming! I've been referencing what I've learned in Vedic astrology more and more in the episodes, so I wanted to sit down with guest expert, Vedic Astrologer Richard Powell. Richard has been a dear friend and teacher of mine since I began studying with him during the beginning of the pandemic. In this episode we discussed: The differences between Western and Eastern or “Vedic” astrology The “Four Aims of Life” (Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha) and why our souls choose to incarnate The 12 constellations, what planets they are ruled by and what are their unique energies Each of the planets and their energies Phases of life ruled by the planets and how to find out what phase of life you are in The nodes of the moon: Ketu and Rahu: And our experiences from these life phases Links in this Episode: View your unique chart: https://deva.guru/ - exact birth time does make a difference so be sure to check your birth certificate Your “sign” in vedic astrology will be the number in the top center diamond (1-12) in the chart Your “phase of life” will be the planet listed in the “Viṁśottarī Daśā” section underneath the chart Stay in Touch with Richard: Richard's Vedic Astrology Course Begins February 19th Website - Book 1-1 Vedic readings Instagram Stay in Touch with Rising Women Leaders: Website Instagram -- Richard is a NAMA-certified Doctor of Āyurveda. He is a graduate of the Āyurvedic Institute and has studied extensively under Dr. Vasant Lad in the US and India. He furthered his Ayurveda and Vedic philosophy studies under Dr. Ashwin Shastry of Arogya Niketana in Karnataka, India. Upon returning to the United States, Richard pursued advanced classical Ayurvedic studies in a clinical setting at the Arogya Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, under Kashyapa Fisher for an additional four years. Since 2018, he has been employed at the Ayurvedic Center of Vermont where he gives consultations, teaches, and gives treatments. Complimenting his extensive education in Āyurveda, Richard has been studying and teaching yoga for over 20 years and is an ERYT-500. He is an avid student of Sanskrit, Jyotisha (Vedic Astrology), and Vedic philosophy. After a chance meeting with Hart DeFouw he decided to study in that lineage, most prominently under Penny Farrow, with whom he still studies. In addition to his studies in the Vedic sciences, Richard is a Reiki Master and is an avid practitioner of Aikido, the Japanese martial art. His passion for earth healing meets his devoted studies in physical, mental, and spiritual health as he was formerly a permaculture designer and educator and founded the nonprofit Orlando Permaculture in Orlando, Florida. Richard believes that by aligning with nature and the Divine we will find not only our own optimal health but also greater peace and balance in the world. He brings his comprehensive experiences and education into his consultations with his clients to empower them to find fulfillment, peace, and healing.
Announcement: Enrollment is now open for the next cohort of the Way of the Priestess. We begin March 22, 2024, and Richard will be one of our guest teachers When I first discovered that when everyone is talking about “Full moon in Leo” the actual moon in the sky is most often in the constellation of Cancer my mouth dropped! How could this be? Ever since I was a kid I loved looking at the stars and astronomy was one of my favorite subjects in school. I've always asked questions like, “Why are we here? Where did we come from, and what's the point of all of this?” So many of these questions have begun to be answered through my study of Vedic Astrology, the ancient form of astrology from India. In Vedic astrology, our chart is a printout of our karma, the lessons our soul came to experience in this life. We bring with us our beneficial and challenging karmas to be lived out and worked through. Our soul has different reasons for incarnating - for example Dharma, Artha (Money, and how we earn it), Kama (Passion, desire) and Moksha (liberation). I've been wowed again and again by the accuracy of Vedic Astrology, to predict dates and beneficial phases. Richard has helped me choose dates to buy a car, beneficial times to marry, has predicted certain moves I've had, and so much more. This episode has been a long time coming! I've been referencing what I've learned in Vedic astrology more and more in the episodes, so I wanted to sit down with guest expert, Vedic Astrologer Richard Powell. Richard has been a dear friend and teacher of mine since I began studying with him during the beginning of the pandemic. In this episode we discussed: The differences between Western and Eastern or “Vedic” astrology The “Four Aims of Life” (Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha) and why our souls choose to incarnate The 12 constellations, what planets they are ruled by and what are their unique energies Each of the planets and their energies Phases of life ruled by the planets and how to find out what phase of life you are in The nodes of the moon: Ketu and Rahu: And our experiences from these life phases Links in this Episode: View your unique chart: https://deva.guru/ - exact birth time does make a difference so be sure to check your birth certificate Your “sign” in vedic astrology will be the number in the top center diamond (1-12) in the chart Your “phase of life” will be the planet listed in the “Viṁśottarī Daśā” section underneath the chart Stay in Touch with Richard: Richard's Vedic Astrology Course Begins February 19th Website - Book 1-1 Vedic readings Instagram Stay in Touch with Rising Women Leaders: Website Instagram -- Richard is a NAMA-certified Doctor of Āyurveda. He is a graduate of the Āyurvedic Institute and has studied extensively under Dr. Vasant Lad in the US and India. He furthered his Ayurveda and Vedic philosophy studies under Dr. Ashwin Shastry of Arogya Niketana in Karnataka, India. Upon returning to the United States, Richard pursued advanced classical Ayurvedic studies in a clinical setting at the Arogya Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, under Kashyapa Fisher for an additional four years. Since 2018, he has been employed at the Ayurvedic Center of Vermont where he gives consultations, teaches, and gives treatments. Complimenting his extensive education in Āyurveda, Richard has been studying and teaching yoga for over 20 years and is an ERYT-500. He is an avid student of Sanskrit, Jyotisha (Vedic Astrology), and Vedic philosophy. After a chance meeting with Hart DeFouw he decided to study in that lineage, most prominently under Penny Farrow, with whom he still studies. In addition to his studies in the Vedic sciences, Richard is a Reiki Master and is an avid practitioner of Aikido, the Japanese martial art. His passion for earth healing meets his devoted studies in physical, mental, and spiritual health as he was formerly a permaculture designer and educator and founded the nonprofit Orlando Permaculture in Orlando, Florida. Richard believes that by aligning with nature and the Divine we will find not only our own optimal health but also greater peace and balance in the world. He brings his comprehensive experiences and education into his consultations with his clients to empower them to find fulfillment, peace, and healing.
Was your life written on a palm leaf thousands of years ago? Join host Linda Lang and special guest Dr. Q from the Indian Palm Leaf Reading Institute, as they dive deeper into the mysterious world of ancient Nadi Reading. Discover the timeless connection between individual souls and the guidance encoded in these sacred palm leaves, unlocking the secrets recorded specifically for you to ensure a purposeful and enlightened life. In this episode: The origins of Nadi readings; Akashic Records and Hindu Deities; Maharishis; the significance of thumbprints; the connectedness of humanity; the power of pujas to transform your life; last lives and Moksha, Kali Yuga period, balance between light and dark, remedies for karma, and more... Tune in for a fascinating exploration of ancient wisdom and guidance for creating a better life trajectory. Indian Palm Leaf Institute: https://indianpalmleafreading.com/ On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@IndianPalmLeafReadingInstitute Thanks for joining us. If you enjoyed this video and would like to support our podcast, please like, comment and share our channel. Buy us a coffee at https://paypal.me/thoughtchange. Thank you! We appreciate all donations. Exploring the Mystical Side of Life is on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/exploringthemysticalsideoflife/ Visit Linda Lang at https://ThoughtChange.com to pick up your copy of Learning to Listen. Download your FREE Inner Wisdom Connection cards: https://thoughtchange.com/friend-2/ Free Meditations: https://insighttimer.com/thoughtchange Blog: https://medium.com/@thoughtchange123 Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtchange123 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThoughtChange1 YouTube ThoughtChange: https://www.youtube.com/@ThoughtChange ThoughtChange on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/linda.lang.thoughtchange Produced by Linda Lang, ThoughtChange, Box 551 Richmond, ON Canada K0A2Z0 #exploringthemysticaalsideoflife #mysticallife #spirituality #mysticism #metaphysics #akashicrecords # nadireading #palmleafreading #energyblocks #karmicblocks #changethetrajectoryofyourlife #IndianPalmLeafReadingInsititute --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtchange/message
In this episode of The Bearded Mystic Podcast, host Rahul N Singh guides us through verses 19 to 21 of Chapter 14 from the Bhagavad Gita. He delves into the concept of the three gunas - qualities that govern our actions, and the transcendental state that can be achieved when one recognizes and detaches from them. The episode further explores ways to cultivate self-awareness, the journey towards spiritual knowledge, and how to attain a divine state of being as extended by Arjuna's quest for understanding. Furthermore, the discussion revolves around concepts such as birth, death and the transcending of misery, the pursuit of material happiness, Moksha or ultimate freedom, and the mystical nature of Atma or soul. The episode wraps up with a promise to explore the answers to Arjuna's questions in the next episode and a call to action to engage further with Rahul's work on various platforms.Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation by Jeffrey ArmstrongIf you enjoyed listening to the 94th episode of the Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita and want to listen to more episodes like this on the Bhagavad Gita, or on Non-Duality, or the wisdom of the Mystics please follow/subscribe to this Podcast. New episodes are uploaded every Sunday.Thoughts on the Upanishads, Conversations with the Bearded Mystic, Guided Meditations, and much more only on Patreon, Buzzsprout Subscriptions, Apple Podcast Subscriptions and Supercast.Patreon: Support The Bearded Mystic Podcast and get ad-free, bonus episodes along with many more benefits:https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedmysticpodcastJoin The Bearded Mystic Podcast Discussion Group on Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GcCnyrjQwLuEPHBaVA6q9LBe notified of my weekly virtual meditation session followed by a Q&A Discussion via zoom (Notifications only):https://chat.whatsapp.com/DcdnuDMeRnW53E0seVp28bPlease rate and write a review for this Podcast: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/reviews/new/You can follow me and contact me on social media:Website: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.comTikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdk3HPJh/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeardedmysticpodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBeardedMysticPodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bearded_mysticFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Bearded-Mystic-PodcastSupport the show
The 18th chapter is the longest and is about moksha-sannyasa-yoga. It is also considered as a condensation of the previous 17 chapters.Moksha represents the highest value in human existence and means liberation from the bondage of samsara. Sannyasa means giving up the feeling up doer-ship and the renouncement of ego.According to Hindu tradition, four values guide human life – dharma, artha, kama, and moksha. Kama represents our desires, what we want to achieve. Artha represents the means to achieve those goals. Dharma represents a set of moral disciplines that guide and regulate our pursuit of artha and kama.When we do not violate the path of dharma, then we can focus on something higher than artha and kama. That gives a new meaning to life. Life becomes more livable and enjoyable.The realization of the imperfections of worldly enjoyments brings about the pursuit of something higher and transcendental. This divine discontent is called Parinama Dukha, and it is the springboard of spiritual wisdom.These are two stages in our pursuit of the transcendental. First stage is one where we use the higher transcendental value to guide our daily life. At a higher stage, we attain the higher transcendental value and become a mendicant.It is important to understand that in Gita, the principles of dharma, artha, kama, and moksha are primarily meant to be applied at an individual level (not at a macro, society level), for one's own spiritual development in everyday life.In Hindu tradition, there is a method of understanding the central theme of a book, which is comprised of six elements: Upakrama-Upasamhara (commencement, conclusion), Abhyasa (practice or reiteration), Apurvata (novelty), Phalam (practical utility), Arthavada (glorifying statement) and Upapatti (logical analysis).Upakrama-Upasamhara – Normally, the beginning and conclusion should be the same. Gita does not begin with a focus on action It starts with Arjuna's dilemma, which was due to ignorance. When this ignorance was removed through knowledge, he became a man of action. Arjuna's last statement in the Gita is: “I am now free of all doubts. I shall act according to your instructions.”Abhyasa – Gita repeatedly talks about efficiency, detachment, bhakti, and karma yoga. It emphasizes that jnanam is necessary to be active in an intelligent manner.Apurvata – If something is stated in Gita but is not stated elsewhere, then it must be the central theme of Gita.Arthavada - Gita ends with the glorifying verse: “Wherever the ideals of action and contemplation are present, there will be victory, prosperity, justice and stability of life.” This verse is a condensation of the 18th chapter.Upapatti – Gita gives a logical analysis to drive the idea: “Live in this world, work for prosperity, but know that this alone will not bring lasting peace and happiness.”The central theme of Gita combines the four values of dharma, artha, kama and moksha.Based on dharma, we should live in this world. Over time, we realize the true status we should give to worldly life and start thinking of higher transcendental values.3rd verse: “According to scholars and sages, performance of Yajna, dana and tapah should not be given up.”Sannyasa does not mean being physically inactive. Lord Krishna states in the 3rd chapter: “A person who thinks who is active without the idea of yajna, that person gets bound to this world.” Yajna refers to any noble, unselfish activity done for the good of others and as an offering to God – activities done as yajna don't lead to bondage. In the same chapter, Lord Krishna gives a warning: “A person who deliberately gives up his duties and imagines that he is going towards moksha, he is a hypocrite.” All great spiritual men of the word, such as Shankaracharya, were active.The status of householder is supreme in Hindu tradition. It should be understood before we discuss sannyasa. Jainism and Buddhism are oriented towards sannyasa. Hinduism is not a negation of life. Rather it is a balanced approach towards life. Hinduism emphasizes that we should follow the four values: dharma, artha, kama, and moksha.Hinduism gives a very high stature to mother and wife. One of Panini's verses says: “If a husband performs a vedic ritual without his wife, it is considered incomplete.” Another verse says: “A house without a mother and wife is like a forest.”There are two levels of Sannyasa. The primary is Mukhya sannyasa, where one takes to sannyasa because of one's natural evolution. Buddha's renunciation and Yajnavalkya's renunciation in the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad are examples of such sannyasa. The secondary is Gauna sannyasa, where one is ordained into sannyasa by an institution.Sannyasa does not mean physically giving up wealth and resources. One must give up one's selfish sense of ownership. Without the ideal of renunciation, one won't be able to use his resources for the good of others. The richest man can be a man of renunciation – King Janaka was one such example. On the other hand, the poorest man can be a man of tremendous attachment.Besides Bhagavad Gita, there are other gems in the Mahabharata. One example is Vyadha Gita. Vyadha became a jivan mukta through his spiritual practices. Upon attaining the highest realization, he did not give up his profession as a butcher. He continued his secular activities, fully established in his true spiritual identity. His dialogue with another saint constitutes Vyadha Gita.In the 11th chapter, Arjuna experiences the vision of the universal form of the divine. Lord Krishna shows that all the different creatures, animals, suns, moons, stars, galaxies, human beings, celestial beings – they all originate, exist, dissolve and re-emerge within that cosmic divine form. When Arjuna gets this vision, he is freed from all doubts. He understood that he is not just a body-mind complex with one life.
To have a to-do list makes us feel well-equipped. Knowing what to do solves most of the problem so that we can go about doing the tasks. In spirituality, we know what we have to accomplish to be peaceful, equipoised, and selfless. But how to go about is where we find ourselves lost, not quite sure about what is to be done in the moment. Sadhana Panchakam (Sadhana: means/practice, Panchakam: set of 5 verses), composed by Adi Sankaracharya ji, details 40 steps as a means/practice to achieve that end goal of happiness.
The 18th chapter is the longest and is about moksha-sannyasa-yoga. It is also considered as a summary of the previous 17 chapters.Moksha means liberation from the bondage of samsara. In modern times, it can be interpreted as liberation from utilitarian values, ultimately reaching a state where we stop searching for continuous happiness, and where we don't suffer from the ups and downs of life.Sannyasa means giving up the feeling up doer-ship and the renouncement of ego.The chapter starts in the first verse with a question from Arjuna. He asks: “What is the nature of Sannyasa and Tyaga? I want to know the distinction between the two.”In previous four chapters, Lord Krishna taught Arjuna that one should give up activities that are rajasic or tamasic in nature and evolve towards sattvic activities. Lord Krishna also says in the 8th verse of the 3rd chapter: “No one can escape the need for action. It is impossible to be in a state of inaction.” So, one the one hand, Lord Krishna says that action is inescapable. On the other hand, he says that one should perform sattvic activities only without desire for results, and one should give up other activities. Arjuna's question is rooted in his confusion as to what actions should be performed.In Hindu tradition, two underlying principles guide human life.The first principle is that every person has to go through four stages of life: Brahmacharya (student), Grhastha (householder), Vanaprastha (forest hermitage) and Sannyasa (renunciate). Manu Smriti says that Grhastha ashrama supports all the other three stages of human life. There is also another verse which says that when one sees the face of his grandchild, when his face begins to wrinkle and when his hair begins to turn grey, he should retire to a life of hermitage. It may take several life cycles for one to reach the stage of sannyasa.The second principle is the division of society based on people's innate spiritual qualities (gunas) and their actions (karmas). The four groups for conduct of duties are: (1) Brahmana (2) Kshatriya (3) Vaishya (4) Sudra. The groups should not be seen as higher or lower. Rather, it is a system to analyze people based on natural temperaments.Those who take to Sannyasa give up all activities related to worldly desire. They only undertake activities that are for the good of others and that have no selfish motive.According to Yamunacharya, who wrote Gitartha Sangraha, the central teaching of the 18th chapter is: “Whatever we do according to the principles laid down by ancient spiritual teachers is appropriate. Whatever we do that is against these principles is inappropriate.” The essence of this statement is to progress in spiritual life by practicing our everyday activities with a sattvic attitude and giving up our sense of doer-ship – “God is acting, I am not acting.”1st verse: Arjuna asks: “I want to know the meaning of Sannyasa and Tyaga.”2nd verse: Lord Krishna answers: Tyaga means giving up the desire for results. Sannyasa means giving up all activities motivated by selfish desire.”There are two levels of Sannyasa. The primary is Mukhya sannyasa, where one takes to sannyasa because of one's natural evolution. The secondary is Gauna sannyasa, where one is ordained into sannyasa by an institution.There is a statement in one of the Upanishads: “When a person wants to become a monk, at that very moment, he should become a monk.” It may happen at an early age, as was the case with Shankaracharya, or it may happen at old age. The split second that one develops an intense conviction that the world is transient, at that moment he should quit the world. This is the ideal concept of sannyasa and is called Mukhya sannyasa. Buddha's case is an example of Mukhya sannyasa.If a person has studied scriptures and takes sannyasa as part of an institution without full spiritual evolution and without full conviction that the world is impermanent, that sannyasa is secondary and is called Gauna Sannyasa.3rd verse: “According to Samkhya philosophy, all actions should be given up. According to Mimamsa philosophy, performance of Yajna, dana and tapah should not be given up.”According to Shankaracharya, one can ascend to higher stage of sannyasa from any stage in life. He says that a monk should not give up laukika karma – everyday duties and responsibilities. Instead, he should give up all ritualistic activities meant for material prosperity. He should do his duties with a sense of sanctity and sacredness, without any selfish motive. This way his activities turn into a worship towards God, his mind becomes pure, and he becomes fir for the highest spiritual evolution.
Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj Nij mane mukure sudhar Varnao Raghuvar Vimal Jasu Jo dayaku phal charAfter cleansing the mirror of my mind with the pollen dust of holy Guru's Lotus feet. I Profess the pure, untainted glory of Shri Raghuvar which bestows the four-fold fruits of life.(Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha).Like what I'm sharing? Please share with a friend.For questions or comments, please email aj@mysevenchakras.com or connect with me on Instagram at @mysevenchakrasSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-seven-chakras-with-aj/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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