The Absolute Atman, or supreme Self, in various philosophies
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Kaustubha Das serves as Senior Educator at The Bhakti Center in New York City and Co-host of Wisdom of the Sages, a daily podcast that has reached #1 in Religion and Spirituality on Apple Podcasts. Renowned for his approachable and insightful teaching style, he makes the deep wisdom of yoga philosophy accessible and relevant to modern seekers. From the age of 21 to 34, Kaustubha lived as a Vaishnava monk, immersing himself in study and practice while traveling through ashrams in India and America. For nearly four decades, he has dedicated himself to sharing the philosophy and meditation practices of Bhakti-yoga in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. Title of Session: Divine Revelation in Three Phases – Brahman, Paramatma & Bhagavan Connect with Kaustubha Das: WEBSITE: https://www.wisdomofthesages.com/feed INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kaustubha/ VANI SCHOOL COURSE (Deepen your spirituality, gain new perspectives on life): https://courses.vanischool.com/wisdom (Use Code HARVARD10 for 10% OFF all individual courses or annual membership) #KaustubhaDas #BhaktiYogaConference #HarvardDivinitySchool This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School Experience a one-of-a-kind online opportunity with 40+ renowned scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-... This conference is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the wisdom of sincere practitioners as they address the questions and challenges faced by us all. Expect thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction and incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily life.
Creation and destruction, cosmic order and divine justice—these may seem like the primary reasons God engages with the world, but the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam reveals something much deeper. Krishna's true purpose in manifesting within the material realm isn't merely to uphold dharma or to punish the wicked—it's to reciprocate the love of His devotees. And within that love, a happiness is found that far surpasses the impersonal peace of liberation. In this episode, Kaustubha, along with guest hosts Jiva and Chapu, explores these profound truths as Wisdom of the Sages enters the Ninth Canto. Through the story of King Ambarish and the powerful mystic Durvasa Muni, we witness how devotion (bhakti) eclipses all other forms of spiritual attainment. The episode also unpacks a crucial philosophical hierarchy: how Brahman realization—the understanding that one is beyond the material world—is contained within Paramatma realization, which not only perceives the Divine within the heart but also recognizes the Supreme Intelligence orchestrating the workings of the entire material realm. Yet both are ultimately encompassed within Bhagavan realization, where God is understood not merely as an impersonal force or an all-pervading presence, but as the Supreme Person—Krishna—who loves, reciprocates, and reveals Himself fully to His devotees. Key Highlights: ✨ Why Krishna's primary concern isn't universal order—it's love. ✨ The joy of bhakti vs. the impersonal peace of liberation. ✨ How Brahman and Paramatma realizations are included within Bhagavan realization. ✨ Paramatma realization as the recognition of divine intelligence behind the cosmos. ✨ King Ambarish vs. Durvasa Muni: The power of devotion over mystic perfection. ✨ The Ninth Canto as the gateway to Krishna's most intimate pastimes. Join us as we explore the heart of divine love, the supreme happiness of bhakti, and the full spectrum of spiritual realization.
Creation and destruction, cosmic order and divine justice—these may seem like the primary reasons God engages with the world, but the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam reveals something much deeper. Krishna's true purpose in manifesting within the material realm isn't merely to uphold dharma or to punish the wicked—it's to reciprocate the love of His devotees. And within that love, a happiness is found that far surpasses the impersonal peace of liberation. In this episode, Kaustubha, along with guest hosts Jiva and Chapu, explores these profound truths as Wisdom of the Sages enters the Ninth Canto. Through the story of King Ambarish and the powerful mystic Durvasa Muni, we witness how devotion (bhakti) eclipses all other forms of spiritual attainment. The episode also unpacks a crucial philosophical hierarchy: how Brahman realization—the understanding that one is beyond the material world—is contained within Paramatma realization, which not only perceives the Divine within the heart but also recognizes the Supreme Intelligence orchestrating the workings of the entire material realm. Yet both are ultimately encompassed within Bhagavan realization, where God is understood not merely as an impersonal force or an all-pervading presence, but as the Supreme Person—Krishna—who loves, reciprocates, and reveals Himself fully to His devotees. Key Highlights: ✨ Why Krishna's primary concern isn't universal order—it's love. ✨ The joy of bhakti vs. the impersonal peace of liberation. ✨ How Brahman and Paramatma realizations are included within Bhagavan realization. ✨ Paramatma realization as the recognition of divine intelligence behind the cosmos. ✨ King Ambarish vs. Durvasa Muni: The power of devotion over mystic perfection. ✨ The Ninth Canto as the gateway to Krishna's most intimate pastimes. Join us as we explore the heart of divine love, the supreme happiness of bhakti, and the full spectrum of spiritual realization.
పాదుకా స్పర్శనం - పరమాత్మ దర్శనం | Padukaa Sparsanam - Paramatma Darsanam || Telugu Story
Krishna mentioned 'Om Tat Sat' as a threefold representation of the Supreme Absolute Truth -Brahma. He explains 'sat' and says, "The word 'sat' means eternal reality and goodness. O Arjun, it is also used to describe an auspicious action. Being established in the performance of yagna (sacrifice), tapah (penance), and daan (charity) is also described as sat. And so, any act for such purposes is named sat (17.26-27). Whatever is done or practiced like yagna, daan or tapah, when done without shraddha is termed as 'asat'. It is not for here or hereafter" (17.28). Krishna described sat and asat at the beginning of the Bhagavad Gita. He said sat (reality) never ceases to be while asat (unreal) has no existence and only a gyani can distinguish between them (2.16). Firstly, asat is that ‘which didn't exist in the past and wouldn't be there in the future'. If we take the example of sensual pleasures, feelings or physical entities, they weren't there before and wouldn't be there after some time. Secondly, the rope-snake analogy is used to explain that asat derives its existence from sat, just as the snake doesn't exist without the rope. Krishna gives another path here when he says that whatever is done or practiced like yagna, daan or tapah, when done without shraddha is termed as 'asat'. Shraddha is the essential ingredient to perform 'sat' karmas. This path opens up another interpretation. Shraddha is unflinching devotion where any outcome of an action is taken as the blessings of Paramatma. In other words, it is performing karma without expecting karmaphal (fruits of action) (2.47). This is also achieved by dropping the sense of doer-ship (kartapan) for any karma we perform. Any karma becomes auspicious when both a sense of doer-ship and the desire for karmaphal is dropped and hence, Krishna calls it performing auspicious karmas.
The seventeenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita is titled Shraddha Traya Vibhaga Yoga where Krishna explains about the three sides of each aspect of life and existence. Krishna says, "'Om Tat Sat' is considered the threefold representation of the Supreme Absolute Truth -Brahma. From them came the knowers of truth (Brahmins), scriptures (Vedas), and sacrificial rites (yagna)" (17.23). 'Om Tat Sat' is the most commonly used phrase in the context of Vedanta. Om is a fundamental sound or vibration but not a word and hence, no meaning is assigned. It is believed that the world was created out of these vibrations and science confirms that every matter is in the state of vibration which is called frequency. This vibration of Om consists of three syllables of A-U-M. 'Tat' is translated as 'that'. It looks natural to call Paramatma as you -either in singular or plural form. Accepting paramatma as 'you' implies that 'I' in us will remain and hence, Krishna mentions 'tat'. 'Tat' is what remains when both you and I unite like the melting of a salt doll to be the ocean. Essentially, it is being one with existence. 'Tatva masi' -you are that, is often used to describe the relationship between man and Paramatma. Krishna further says, "Therefore, acts of daan (charity), tapah (austerity) and yagna (sacrifice), as prescribed in scriptures, are begun always uttering Om (17.24). The seekers of liberation without desiring results perform various daan, tapah and yagna while concentrating on 'tat' "(17.25). While seeking or desiring is bondage, this verse talks about the desire for liberation (moksha) which looks paradoxical. The first stage is the desire for material things, the next one is the desire for moksha and the final stage is dropping the desire to attain moksha. Basically, it is moving from Kindergarten to post graduation and Krishna guides us through this gradual transition.
The sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita is titled 'Daiva-Asura Sampad Vibhag Yoga' which is attaining Union through the distinction of the Divine and Demonic Natures. 'Daiva' is the internal journey towards Paramatma and 'Asura' is away from HIM. Krishna gave a detailed description of these two natures to help us identify our tendencies and correct course accordingly. He concludes the chapter by saying that those who act under the impulse of desire, discarding the scriptural ordinance, attain neither perfection, nor happiness, nor the supreme goal in life. He advises us to take the scriptures as our guide in determining what should be done and what should be avoided; to understand the scriptural injunctions and perform our actions in this world accordingly. The seventeenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita is titled 'Shraddha Traya Vibhaga Yoga', i.e. attaining union through insight into the three divisions of shraddha (trust). This chapter starts with Arjun's question, "Those who worship, casting aside the scriptural ordinance, endowed with shraddha (trust), what is their status? Are they of sattvic, rajasic or tamasic nature" (17.1)? Arjun's question is the most common question faced by all of us regarding scriptures in this fast changing world. Krishna replies, "Every embodied being is born with innate shraddha which can be of three kinds -sattvic, rajasic and tamasic (17.2). The shraddha of each man is in accordance with his nature. This inclination is his pattern of being; he is verily what his shraddha is" (17.3). This innate shraddha is the root cause of swa-dharmam (own nature). Because of this intrinsic origin, Krishna had earlier advised us to follow swa-dharmam, even if it's faulty or devoid of merits rather than following para-dharmam (other's nature) (3.35). Thus, this chapter dwells on the various facets of swa-dharmam and how our behaviours are influenced accordingly.
En este episodio de Siento Desilusionarte, conversamos con Maha Manmohan sobre diversos aspectos profundos del camino espiritual. La conversación comienza con una introducción al viaje espiritual, explorando la búsqueda de la verdad absoluta y la evolución de la consciencia. Maha Manmohan profundiza en el Sanatam Dharma, discutiendo la responsabilidad de ser y la integración de la no dualidad a través de los tres niveles de la realidad: Bagavan, Brahmayoti, y Paramatma. Además, se aborda la importancia de desarrollar una terminología espiritual propia y el camino de la devoción. Finalmente, se reflexiona sobre la congruencia espiritual y la compasión hacia nuestro momento actual, concluyendo con una discusión sobre la ilusión del fin del crecimiento, recordándonos que nunca dejamos de crecer, evolucionar y aprender. REDES SOCIALES: IG: @maha_manmoh IG: @Sientodesilusionarte Editado por Wayak Temas: 00:00 Intro 00:33 El camino espiritual 13:46 La verdad absoluta 26:06 La evolución de la consciencia 31:46 Sanatam Dharma: Responsabilidad de ser 43:37 3 niveles de la realidad 58:58 Tu propia terminología espiritual 01:04:27 El camino de la devoción 01:21:17 Congruencia espiritual 01:37:43 La ilusion del fin del crecimiento #devocional #hinduismo #sanación #saludmental #biodescodificación #salud #enfermedad #saludybienestar #magia #EspiritualidadYCiencia #TerapiaPsicodélica #MenteHolotrópica #SientoDesilusionarte #Unidad #Conciencia #espiritualidad #existencia #psicologia #realidad #amor #consciencia #mente #lenguaje #nodualidad #AprendiendoADesaprender #alienigenas #ConscienciaColectiva #misticismo #DespertarEspiritual #SientoDesilusionarte #MásAlláDelPersonaje #Autenticidad #CrecimientoPersonal #ImpactoPositivo #UniversoInterior
Is God a neutral gender? No-God is ultimate Male. Are you kidding-God is female. Truth is God is Black. But they think God is white. NO, God is colored. God is a white light. What if we told you Divine is all that and more. Here is a podcast discussing the three aspects of Divine- Brahmin, Paramatma and Bhagavan from Srimad Bhagavatam. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/narayana-ayurveda/support
How do you introduce higher dimensions of consciousness into your awareness? / Bhagavatam isn't valid because it's ancient. It's ancient because it's valid. / growth means seeing your circumstances through a higher lens / the planets have a pull - so add the Krishna graha into your life / thesis: we are completely different from God - antithesis: we are one with God - synthesis: we are both one with and different from God / 3 levels of God realization: Brahman, Paramatma and Bhagavan / “God is my baby” - you can't make this stuff up! SB 7.4.37-40
How do you introduce higher dimensions of consciousness into your awareness? / Bhagavatam isn't valid because it's ancient. It's ancient because it's valid. / growth means seeing your circumstances through a higher lens / the planets have a pull - so add the Krishna graha into your life / thesis: we are completely different from God - antithesis: we are one with God - synthesis: we are both one with and different from God / 3 levels of God realization: Brahman, Paramatma and Bhagavan / “God is my baby” - you can't make this stuff up! SB 7.4.37-40
What is the difference between a jeevAtma and paramAtmA? What does jeevAtmA move from one body to another mean? After death, what does jeevAtmA take along with it and how does it do it? Where is nourishment for our body coming from? Who is giving that nourishment? These are some of the questions for which BhagavAn is giving answers in this episode.
Nothing you're doing has been wasted. Every time you show love, you are sowing these seeds. But sometimes we think that we have to convince people, we have to tell them what they're doing wrong, point out all their faults, make sure they really feel guilty. No, the Paramatma, Lord in the heart, is the […] The post The Light of Love appeared first on Radha Krishna Temple in Utah.
“Those who cannot understand how to put their thoughts on ice should not enter into the heat of debate.” - Nietzsche / just as fire is hidden in wood - the Paramatma is hidden in the material elements / yoga is a practice of seeing God in everything / Paramatma puts us under a spell - we forget our own identities and argue incessantly without ever reaching a conclusion / Nyaya's 3 types of debate / Daniel Dennett's 4 steps to arguing intelligently SB 6.4.27-31
“Those who cannot understand how to put their thoughts on ice should not enter into the heat of debate.” - Nietzsche / just as fire is hidden in wood - the Paramatma is hidden in the material elements / yoga is a practice of seeing God in everything / Paramatma puts us under a spell - we forget our own identities and argue incessantly without ever reaching a conclusion / Nyaya's 3 types of debate / Daniel Dennett's 4 steps to arguing intelligently SB 6.4.27-31
we can't pay our spiritual debts back, but we can pay them forward / understanding our place in the levels of awareness / our experiences are being governed by unseen forces / the Supersoul is directing the workings of our senses / we own nothing / Paramatma writes the songs that make the whole world sing / If you were to find out how this entire universe works, would you expect that it all would be ordinary, or would you expect to hear things that would BLOW YOUR MIND! To donate a Bhagavatam set, contact Malini at +1 669 289 5563 SB 6.4.24
we can't pay our spiritual debts back, but we can pay them forward / understanding our place in the levels of awareness / our experiences are being governed by unseen forces / the Supersoul is directing the workings of our senses / we own nothing / Paramatma writes the songs that make the whole world sing / If you were to find out how this entire universe works, would you expect that it all would be ordinary, or would you expect to hear things that would BLOW YOUR MIND! To donate a Bhagavatam set, contact Malini at +1 669 289 5563 SB 6.4.24
Mukhya Avashyakta Hai Paramatma Prapti : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Dhyan
Mukhya Avashyakta Hai Paramatma Prapti : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Dhyan
Mukhya Avashyakta Hai Paramatma Prapti : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Dhyan
Mukhya Avashyakta Hai Paramatma Prapti : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Dhyan
Mukhya Avashyakta Hai Paramatma Prapti : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Dhyan
Mukhya Avashyakta Hai Paramatma Prapti : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Dhyan
Mukhya Avashyakta Hai Paramatma Prapti : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Dhyan
Mukhya Avashyakta Hai Paramatma Prapti : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Dhyan
Mukhya Avashyakta Hai Paramatma Prapti : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Dhyan
Mukhya Avashyakta Hai Paramatma Prapti : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Dhyan
Mukhya Avashyakta Hai Paramatma Prapti : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Dhyan
the universe (Paramatma) is eavesdropping on your every desire / materialists chase desires – yogis modify desires / popular model of success = the ability to satisfy desires – yogic model of success = the ability to modify desires / a twofold strategy for dealing with desire 1. Jnanic - Reflection on the illusory nature of matter 2. Bhakti - hearing and remembering the descriptions Krishna / For those who hear about and meditate upon Krishna, He… enters the cores of their hearts, vanquishes corrupted files and cuts to pieces the hard knot within the heart SB 5.25.6-8
the universe (Paramatma) is eavesdropping on your every desire / materialists chase desires – yogis modify desires / popular model of success = the ability to satisfy desires – yogic model of success = the ability to modify desires / a twofold strategy for dealing with desire 1. Jnanic - Reflection on the illusory nature of matter 2. Bhakti - hearing and remembering the descriptions Krishna / For those who hear about and meditate upon Krishna, He… enters the cores of their hearts, vanquishes corrupted files and cuts to pieces the hard knot within the heart SB 5.25.6-8
25th July 2020 These are teachings and pointers from ongoing NDA(Non-duality awareness)/Advaitic Satsangs held at Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi Centre in Melbourne, Australia.
"when the moon is full, it is as if the Great Spirit were upon the whole world" — Black Elk / paramatma = the 3 Vishnus / even Lord Brahma is a tiny being / Lord Shiva sees like Black Elk / strive for Vasudeva consciousness - aware that Krishna is within everything and everything is within him / greed never satisfies / don't let our mind degrade us / Lord Shiva sees like Black Elk SB 5.18.32
"when the moon is full, it is as if the Great Spirit were upon the whole world" — Black Elk / paramatma = the 3 Vishnus / even Lord Brahma is a tiny being / Lord Shiva sees like Black Elk / strive for Vasudeva consciousness - aware that Krishna is within everything and everything is within him / greed never satisfies / don't let our mind degrade us / Lord Shiva sees like Black Elk SB 5.18.32
the Rathayatra experience / Did Jesus appear at Raghunath's birth? / Black Elk's Paramatma realization / slow down, look at nature, reflect and consider what is beneath the surface / Vishnu is within everything and everything is within Vishnu / cupcakes are a type of medicine too / “I'm not saying I'm the anointed one….but I could be.” - Raghunath
the Rathayatra experience / Did Jesus appear at Raghunath's birth? / Black Elk's Paramatma realization / slow down, look at nature, reflect and consider what is beneath the surface / Vishnu is within everything and everything is within Vishnu / cupcakes are a type of medicine too / “I'm not saying I'm the anointed one….but I could be.” - Raghunath
What is the destination of the yogis who meditated on paramatma
Audrey Hepburn on beauty and poise / Bhagavad-gita on poise / real inclusivity means looking to Paramatma / find the good in others and fan that flame / gratitude vs entitlement / Bhakti waters the root of the tree / tasmin tuṣṭe jagat tuṣṭam - when Krishna is pleased, everyone is pleased / Bhakti addresses all social maladies / Bhakti satisfies all the devas / Bhakti touches both the saintly and the thugs / becoming accustomed to having our mind dwell in fundamental level thought SB 5.15.13 / BG 13.29
Audrey Hepburn on beauty and poise / Bhagavad-gita on poise / real inclusivity means looking to Paramatma / find the good in others and fan that flame / gratitude vs entitlement / Bhakti waters the root of the tree / tasmin tuṣṭe jagat tuṣṭam - when Krishna is pleased, everyone is pleased / Bhakti addresses all social maladies / Bhakti satisfies all the devas / Bhakti touches both the saintly and the thugs / becoming accustomed to having our mind dwell in fundamental level thought SB 5.15.13 / BG 13.29
The tiny bit of Krishna that resides inside all of us is called Paramatma, or the Supersoul. The fun part is that a modern yogi realizes that the Supersoul and Krishna are both the same. Krishna explains this and Arjuna finally speaks — all in this riveting episode!
Bob Dylan on how we are bombarded by insulting and humiliating “wonder bread” music / are we insulting our true self? / although the universe may temporarily appear to be the truth, it ultimately has no real existence / nondual knowledge is the ultimate truth / nondual knowledge as Brahman, Paramatma and Bhagavan SB 5.12.9-11
Bob Dylan on how we are bombarded by insulting and humiliating “wonder bread” music / are we insulting our true self? / although the universe may temporarily appear to be the truth, it ultimately has no real existence / nondual knowledge is the ultimate truth / nondual knowledge as Brahman, Paramatma and Bhagavan SB 5.12.9-11
the universe is working for our evolution / our bodies are like bowling shoes - we have to give them back / the attraction between male and female is the basic principle of material existence / masculine - feminine dichotomy plays out in homosexual relationships as well / the door to our cage is wide open, but we're attached to the food inside / knowledge slackens the knot in the heart / jnana via The Twilight Zone / shoot the robot of illusion SB 5.5.7-9
the universe is working for our evolution / our bodies are like bowling shoes - we have to give them back / the attraction between male and female is the basic principle of material existence / masculine - feminine dichotomy plays out in homosexual relationships as well / the door to our cage is wide open, but we're attached to the food inside / knowledge slackens the knot in the heart / jnana via The Twilight Zone / shoot the robot of illusion SB 5.5.7-9
Krishna is not interested in wealth, He just wants only our devotion / the story of Kolavecha Sridhar / Make a little time for a sincere sadhana and it can transform everything else / strive for the next level of awakening / all our desires and fantasies are prayers - and Paramatma is the heart monitor SB 5.3.4-13
Krishna is not interested in wealth, He just wants only our devotion / the story of Kolavecha Sridhar / Make a little time for a sincere sadhana and it can transform everything else / strive for the next level of awakening / all our desires and fantasies are prayers - and Paramatma is the heart monitor SB 5.3.4-13
when the intention is selfless, work becomes yoga / “one who restrains the senses of action but whose mind dwells on sense objects certainly deludes himself and is called a pretender” - Bhagavad-gita 3.6 / a sincere sweeper in the street is far better than the charlatan meditator / the devotee does not feel hackneyed or stereotyped / in the heart of the devotee the Paramatma reveals Himself as ever-increasingly new SB 4.30.14-20
In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 6th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 7 - 10. Sri Krishna guides us that once we are victorious in being the atma - we attain the peaceful balance of the atma. Remain united and one remains one with Paramatma. Sri Krishna explains the difference between knowing something and being it through experience and practice. Arjuna has to remember Sri Krishna's words - he has to be the same with family or foe. For ultimately, he has to train his intellect and understand that he is Formless Awareness itself. Sri Krishna explains how we need to remain in being aware of being aware. Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation by Jeffrey ArmstrongI hope you enjoyed listening to the 45th episode of the Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita and if you are interested in listening to more episodes like this on further chapters and verses, or on Non-Duality, or you want to learn more about the wisdom of the Mystics please follow/subscribe to this Podcast.Support The Bearded Mystic Podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedmysticpodcastJoin The Bearded Mystic Podcast Discussion Group: 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/DcdnuDMeRnW53E0seVp28bIf you would like a one-on-one meeting with me via Zoom, find the details here:https://calendly.com/thebeardedmysticpodcast/1on1meetingsSubscribe to the free monthly The Bearded Mystic Newsletter: http://thebeardedmysticpodcast.substack.comPlease 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/Discord: https://discord.gg/4DbureZw8yInstagram: 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
here is one formless aspect of God who is all-pervading. This aspect of God is known as 'Brahm' in the Vedic Scriptures. In this audio, Swami Mukundananda is now explaining the second aspect of God who resides in the heart of all living beings. He is known as 'Paramatma' or Supreme Soul in the Vedic Scriptures. What is 'Paramatma' like? What is His purpose? Swamiji also provides answers to the following questions: 1. Is Paramatma (Supreme Soul) formless or has personal form? 2. What are the Characteristics of the Supreme Soul? 3. How is Paramatma different from Shri Krishna? 4. What is the relation between Vishnu and Shri Krishna? 5. Why is Shri Krishna known as Avatari?
The biggest cause of suffering is our forgetfulness of and our distancing from the Paramatma, the Super Soul living in our hearts. Instead of being bahu-sakhah, having many-branched intelligence, we can focus one pointedly on the “capital S'' Self by developing unflinching trust in our Supreme Well Wisher. By watering the roots of the tree of Krsna Consciousness, we start charity at home and can render the highest service to everyone.
The medicine for my suffering I had within me from the very beginning but I did not take it.” - Bruce Lee / don't empower the triggers / materialists look without, spiritualists look within / hack away at the unessential - distill the mind / triggers direct you toward your self work / here's the key - human life is meant for inquiry of Absolute truth / 3 features of the Absolute Truth - Brahman, Paramatma, Bhagavan / you can't understand a sage by the externals / the formula - staying situated in you social position, purify internally through chanting, and carry out your social duties SB 4.24.68-69