Podcasts about Samskara

Lecture by Swami Tyagananda, given on May 4, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA

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בשיחת הדהרמה הזו נצלול לעומק ההכרה האנושית (Mind) כפי שהיוגה מציגה אותה, דרך מודל הבריכה. נבין מושגי יסוד כמו:Smriti (סְמְרִיטִי) – זיכרונות שמאוחסנים בהכרה.Vasana (וָאסַנָה) – רשמים (טובים, רעים או ניטרליים) שנצברים באופן אוטומטי.Vritti (וְרִיטִי) – גלי התודעה (רגשות, מחשבות, תחושות) שעולים בהווה כשפוגשים גירוי מסוים.Samskara (סַמְסְקָרָה) – הפעולות האוטומטיות שחוזרות על עצמן בעקבות ה-Vritti.על מה נדבר בסרטון:- למה ההכרה דומה לבריכה?- איך נוצרים כיווץ (דוקהא) והתרחבות (סוקהא)?- הקשר בין תגובה רגשית לפעולות האוטומטיות (Samskara)- האם אפשר לשנות את ההכרה?- מה קורה עם תרופות פסיכיאטריות וכיצד הן משפיעות על ה-Vritti שלנו במודל הבריכה?האם אתם מזהים את פעולותיכם האוטומטיות (Samskara) בחיי היומיום?באיזה תחום הייתם רוצים לפתח יותר פעולה מודעת במקום תגובה רגשית אוטומטית?מוזמנים לכתוב בתגובות! נתראה בסרטונים הבאים.#הכרה #מיינד #מיינדפולנס #יוגה---------------------האינסטגרם של עמותת קדן: https://www.instagram.com/kadenfoundation

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Title: Buddhi Yoga: Art of Working Intelligently18th Chapter: verses 57, 58, 59, 60, 6157th verse: “Mentally offer all actions to Me. Buddhi Yoga is the tool with which you should live and work in this world.”Buddhi Yoga refers to purified intellect. It is the higher faculty of the human mind that enables us to perform our actions without obsessive attachment to the outcome. Our actions sometimes yield favorable results and sometimes unfavorable results. When the mind reacts to unfavorable results, we become anxious. Buddhi Yoga enables us to remain calm even if results are not favorable.The 1st and 2nd verses of the 4th chapter refer to Rajarshi. Rajarshi is a person who has the dual qualities of a king (Rajatvam) and a saint (Rishitvam). As a king, he has great prosperity, dynamism and efficiency. As a saint, he has a calm attitude, can see far into things, and understands the limitations and impermanence of his wealth and powers. Buddhi Yoga means working with the refined intelligence of a Rajarshi.From an advaitic sense, Buddhi Yoga means living and working in this world with the understanding of the transient  nature of the empirical world.The 25th verse of the 3rd chapter contrasts two types of people. (1) Those who work hard with motive and are ignorant of the higher philosophy of Karma-Yoga. For them, every small problem becomes a big headache (2) Those who work equally hard, but who are grounded in Karma-Yoga, and see their work as Swadharma. They are not worried and are called Vidwan.58th verse: “Anyone who practices karma yoga or buddhi yoga can cross the barrier of samsara (transmigratory cycle).”The 59th and 60th verses take us back to the original narrative of Gita, where Arjuna was facing conflicts as he did not want to do an unpleasant duty. Lord Krishna says: “If instead of practicing karma yoga, you think you can run away from your duty, that is your fantasy. Your own swabhava will compel you to do the duty.”Swabhava is our inherent nature that determines our outlook to life and our actions. Every action leaves a residual effect (vritti) in our mental system. Many identical vrittis – from similar, repeated actions – solidify a distinct memory block called Samskara. Samskaras express through our determination to act in a certain manner, called Sankalpa. Sankalpa leads to further actions. This wheel continues, and it shapes our Swabhava.We can change our swabhava by consciously doing good actions and increasing the storehouse of positive samskaras.In the 61st verse, Lord Krishna puts forward a new idea. He compared God to an engineer and says: “He is running this huge machinery of creation. He is present in everyone as one immanent reality. He regulates and activates every being just like an engineer regulates and activates a machine.”God is omnipresent through immanence. Creator is present in creation. Neither is outside of the other.Spiritually, the entire existence is one. one who is truly spiritual cannot hurt any being. There is no otherness for him.Happiness is only the temporary absence of unhappiness. When we reach a state of mind, where we have santosha (contentment), we stop looking for happiness. We go beyond the happiness and unhappiness equation. That is true happiness.

In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop III interviews Kelvin Lwin, the founder and CEO of Alin.ai. Their conversation ranges from Kelvin's experiences at NVIDIA and his deep knowledge of hardware-software integration to broader philosophical discussions about the future of AI, spirituality, and wisdom. Kelvin touches on how AI and technological advancements are shaping not just industries, but society and consciousness itself. They also explore how AI could personalize experiences and learning, using examples from his own company, Alin.ai, which focuses on K-12 education through personalized math learning. For more details, check out Alin.ai.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation!Timestamps00:00 Introduction to the Crazy Wisdom Podcast00:28 Kelvin Lewin's Journey: From NVIDIA to CEO01:10 The Intersection of AI, Spirituality, and Technology01:49 The Role of AI in Understanding Complex Systems02:44 The Impact of Social Media and Technology on Society03:48 Spirituality and the Quest for Wisdom07:47 The Evolution of Consciousness and Technology13:33 The Importance of Ancestral Wisdom18:22 The Role of AI in Education and Personal Growth33:00 Buddhism, AI, and the Nature of Reality42:20 The Salem Witch Trials and Spiritual Realities43:04 Western Intellectuals and Traditional Structures44:57 The Role of Tradition and Empirical Data47:20 Buddhism and the Concept of God49:50 AI and Hardware Fundamentals51:31 Parallelism in AI and Software58:37 Liberation and Code Analogies in Buddhism01:09:17 Personalization in AI and Education01:12:10 Conclusion and Future GoalsKey InsightsThe Relationship Between Hardware and Software: Kelvin Lwin explains the critical relationship between hardware and software, particularly how advancements in GPUs have enabled the AI revolution. He emphasizes that AI is inherently parallel, meaning its computations can be processed simultaneously, making GPUs essential to its progress. Understanding this dynamic is key to grasping the future of AI development.AI's Impact on Society and Consciousness: The discussion touches on how AI isn't just a technical tool but also influences society and even individual consciousness. Kelvin shares insights into how AI shapes our decision-making processes and could guide human development in a way that blends technology with personal growth, raising ethical questions about its long-term effects on humanity.The Importance of Personalization in Learning: One of the central ideas explored is personalization in education, a core focus of Kelvin's company, Alin.ai. By using AI to tailor math learning to students' individual needs and psychological states, the platform aims to help students overcome emotional blocks and anxiety associated with learning, especially in challenging subjects like math.Spirituality and Technology Intersect: A recurring theme is the intersection between spirituality and technology, where Kelvin talks about AI's potential to assist in guiding individuals through personal development, akin to how spiritual teachers work. He sees AI as a tool that could simulate aspects of this guidance, while recognizing the inherent dangers of superficial understanding.The Role of Breath in Meditation and AI Training: Kelvin emphasizes the role of breath in meditation as a bridge between conscious and subconscious states. In his work with Alin.ai, breath exercises are integrated into learning to manage stress and improve focus. He also warns, however, that breath exercises are powerful and should be approached cautiously, especially for beginners.Cultural and Spiritual Layers in AI Development: Kelvin draws from Eastern traditions like Buddhism to frame the development of AI, highlighting the importance of understanding cultural and spiritual contexts when designing systems that interact with human psychology. He compares levels of consciousness to different layers in AI programming, noting how both require understanding and pattern recognition to guide progress.The Ethical Complexity of AI Companionship: The conversation briefly touches on AI's role as a companion, especially in emotionally vulnerable populations. Kelvin expresses concern about using AI to simulate relationships, arguing that while it might serve a market demand, it could deepen isolation and emotional dependence, rather than fostering real human connection and growth.

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Los Cinco Agregados 5to.  Agregado  Vijñana  –  la Coniencia Vijñāna se traduce del sanscrito como "conciencia", "fuerza vital", "mente" o "discernimiento". El término vijñāna se menciona en muchos de los primeros Upanishads, donde ha sido traducido por términos como comprensión, conocimiento e inteligencia. Conciencia aquí se refiere al almacén de consciencia, el cual está en la base de todo lo que somos, el fundamento de todas nuestras formaciones mentales. Cuando las formaciones mentales no se están manifestando, residen en nuestro almacén de consciencia en la forma de semillas. Las semillas de alegría, paz, comprensión, compasión, olvido, celos, miedo, desesperación y demás. Tal y como hay cincuenta y un categorías de formaciones mentales, hay cincuenta y un tipos de semillas sembradas en la profundidad de nuestra consciencia. Cada vez que regamos una de ellas o permitimos que sea regada por alguien más, esa semilla se manifestará y llegará a ser una formación mental. Debemos ser cuidadosos sobre cuáles semillas regamos nosotros y los demás. Si permitimos que nuestras semillas negativas sean regadas, entonces podemos ser superados por ellas. Esto se ha explicado en las 51 categorías del Samskara, ver el pod cast número 26 de la presente temporada. Evaluemosel planteamiento …

18th Chapter: verse 45, 46, 47, 48, 4945th verse: “By engaging in one's own swadharma, man attains perfection and the highest inner fulfillment.”Swadharma, is work that naturally comes to us “unasked”, by virtue of our samskaras and natural traits. We feel such work is our calling/duty. When we do our Swadharma, we find contentment and a sense of fulfillment.Sometimes the work that we are trained for is the same as our swadharma. But sometimes it is not. It is important to engage our mind in some activity that gives us a sense of fulfillment – by doing so, we engage in our swadharma, which helps cultivate a friendly mind.Mind is our friend when it instinctively guides us on the spiritual path and gives us warning signals when undesirable thoughts emerge. The mind which has moved us away from our natural tendency to do what is good for us, and which creates stumbling blocks when we want to implement a change for the good – such a mind is our enemy.Whatever we do, if we do with total dedication and with a sense of sanctity and sacredness, we get a sense of fulfillment. This way we can spiritualize all secular activities.A verse in Mahabharata says: “Our body, mind, intellect – all can be used to attain something immortal. These are non-eternal, but they can be used as resources to attain spiritually everlasting fulfillment.”The 46th verse refers to the highest concept of Truth and how we can attain that highest Truth by doing our Swadharma. This highest concept is a spiritual reality that is all-pervading, immanent and transcendental.As we evolve in spiritual life, our idea of God evolves. In the beginning, we think of a creator God, confined to a place of worship and a book. At the highest level, we see it as the spiritual reality that is all-pervading, immanent and transcendental.In the beginning, there is a line of demarcation between the secular and spiritual. At the highest level, every secular activity is given a spiritual orientation – the line of demarcation between secular and spiritual disappears. We look upon every act as an act of worship. We look upon every living being and the whole phenomenal world as an expression of the divine. Such a person attains the highest inner fulfillment.47th verse: “There are certain types of work that are determined by our samskaras, that we want to do and that gives us contentment. That alone is our chosen role (swadharma). Even if doing one's own chosen role is filled with difficulties or imperfection, one should stick to that. One should avoid the temptation to do other people's duty.”Vedanta believes in the law of karma and the doctrine of reincarnation. Every action that we do is determined by our swabhava and samskaras.Swabhava is our inherent nature that determines our outlook to life and our actions. Swabhava is based on our samskaras.  Every action leaves a residual effect (vritti) in our mental system. Many identical vrittis – from similar, repeated actions – solidify a distinct memory block called Samskara. Samskaras express through our determination to act in a certain manner, called Sankalpa. Sankalpa leads to further actions. This wheel continues, and it shapes our Swabhava.In spiritual life, we are all individual travelers gathering samskaras in each life and shaping our Swabhava. Our journey comes to an end when we experience and realize our true identity as the Atman.48th verse: “Fire is invariably mixed with smoke. Similarly, every kind of work is invariably mixed with some imperfection and inconvenience. Sometimes the results of the activity are favorable and sometimes not. Therefore, one should never give up one's swadharma despite the challenges.”Rajarshi is a person who has the dual qualities of a king (Rajatvam) and a saint (Rishitvam). As a king, he has great prosperity, dynamism and efficiency. As a saint, he has a calm attitude, can see far into things, and understands the limitations and impermanence of his wealth and powers.In a rajarshi, the philosophical aspect comes from sattva guna and the kingly aspect comes from rajo guna. His rajo guna is dominated and regulated by sattva guna. One has to understand where he stands and start climbing the ladder from tamo guna to rajo guna to sattva guna.49th verse: “One should do his actions without obsessive attachment to material things. One should practice self-restraint through control of the mind and the five senses. One should keep in mind the impermanence of the empirical world. Once this impermanence is kept in mind, it helps us develop a unique spiritual common sense which is the most important characteristic of a Rajarshi. This spiritual common sense ultimately helps us get freedom from desires for undesirable things.”Advaita is not an intellectual concept – it is a matter of experience. One has to travel a long distance from concept to experience. We evolve from life to life. When we do our work without attachment, our mind becomes pure, and advaitic experience will ultimately be the result. Anyone can start the journey at any moment by beginning to do their secular activities with a spiritual attitude.

Welcome Tiph, yoga teacher, founder of Samskara, and digital nomad for the last 5 years. If you're someone who has even an inkling of desire to change your life and forge a new path, you need to listen to this episode. Tiph shares how she woke up to the fact that she wasn't living the life her inner child would be proud of leading her to leave her "stable" life in France behind. (what even is stability anyway?)She also opened up about the duality of her decision to become a nomad, how she embodies freedom and the positive changes that she now sees in her life and from those around her.We talked about:working in the fast-paced, fashion industry in Parisher burn out/wake up call at 29 realizing she wasn't living authenticallybecoming a nomad - the complications AND freedom associated with thatwhat happened when she didn't listen to her intuitionempowering advice on how to change your career and follow your heartbreaking her leg at the skate park and not knowing when she would walk againhow yoga helped her heal physically and mentallyreleasing emotions through mindful paintingConnect with Tiph on Instagram

Join me as I dive deep into the intricate weave of the mind's tapestry, exploring yogic concept of Samskara. In this episode, we unravel the threads of these mental impressions, those subtle imprints that shape our thoughts, emotions, and actions. And also the stories we weave around all these impressions.   We'll delve into the layers of conditioning that compose our unique life experiences and patterns.We'll illuminate how Samskaras influence our perceptions, relationships, and spiritual growth. Drawing from timeless wisdom and contemporary insights, we'll navigate the ways in which awareness of these impressions empowers us to rewrite our narratives and cultivate greater freedom and authenticity.Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to the journey of self-discovery, "Mind's Tapestry: Delving into Samskara" offers a transformative exploration into the depths of the human psyche and the limitless potential for conscious evolution.Tune in to discover the keys to unlocking the hidden realms of your mind and embracing the path of inner liberation.Info about our amazing courses:Meditation Teacher Training:https://the-wellnessbusiness.com/product/meditation-teacher-training/Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultant Certification: https://the-wellnessbusiness.com/product/ayurveda-lifestyle-consultant-certification/Link for “Ayurveda for Yoga”  30 hours certification for yoga teachers: https://the-wellnessbusiness.com/product/ayurveda-for-yoga/Link for "Sankalpa, Embody Heartfelt Intention" https://the-wellnessbusiness.com/product/sankalpa-embody-your-heartfelt-intention/ Link for "The Wellness Tribe", a vibrant wellness mastermind community, join us https://the-wellnessbusiness.com/enhance-your-wellbeing/ Book free 15-minute "Wellness Clarity"  zoom session to find out how we can help your wellness journey "https://app.10to8.com/book/rhxlvkwypahspuqdln/  For On-demand Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra Teacher Training click here: https://the-wellnessbusiness.com/product/restorative-yoga-and-yoganidra-teacher-training/For Yoga and Ayurveda Sadhana click here:  https://the-wellnessbusiness.com/product/yoga-ayurveda-sadhana-8-weeks/  For “Secrets of Sanskrit Mantra” click here: https://the-wellnessbusiness.com/product/secrets-of-sanskrit-mantra-online-course-level-2-can-be-done-standalone/ For “Sanskrit, Language of yoga” click here: https://the-wellnessbusiness.com/product/sanskrit-language-of-yoga-online-course-level-1-can-be-Support the Show.Become a Patreon & receive 4 gentle asana sessions, 2 Meditation sessions, Ayurveda tips/recipes, a Daily Meditation Integration planner & more bonus stuff, Monthly new content https://the-wellnessbusiness.com/product/monthly-membership/

On today's episode of the Social Collectives podcast, Jerome Schlafer shares his journey to becoming a yogi and the creation of Samskara Yoga and Wellness. He discusses the misconceptions of meditation and the importance of being present and aware in daily life. Jerome also talks about the various practices and events offered at Samskara, including yoga classes, sound baths, and Reiki shares. He emphasizes the inclusivity of the space and the focus on individual range of motion and self-acceptance. Jerome encourages entrepreneurs to view their business as a service and to find mentors and a supportive community.TakeawaysBecoming a yogi is a journey and a path of self-discovery and growth.Meditation is not just sitting in a specific posture, but rather being present and aware of your breath and thoughts.Samskara Yoga and Wellness offers a variety of practices and events, including yoga classes, sound baths, and Reiki shares.The space is inclusive and welcomes individuals of all body types and abilities.Entrepreneurs should view their business as a service and seek support from mentors and a supportive community.Sound Bites"Meditation is sitting and focusing on how I'm breathing.""Samskaras are habit patterns that we get stuck in.""Flexibility is not a thing, it's your range of motion."Chapters00:00 Introduction and Journey to Becoming a Yogi06:21 Demystifying Meditation25:34 Inclusivity and Self-Acceptance37:22 Entrepreneurship as a Servicehttps://samskarayogava.com/https://thesocialcollectives.com/

Actor, writer, choreographer and film-maker Lanre Malaolu's play Samskara had a sell-out run at London's Yard Theatre in 2022 and was subsequently published by Nick Hern Books. Now, I See is the second play of what has become a trilogy which, like the first part, examines family relationships through a modern black, British lens. BTG Editor David Chadderton spoke to Lanre about the play, his writing process, how his work comes from his own experiences and observations and his introduction to creating theatre through Anna Scher drama classes and a transformational experience through Jonzi D's Breakin' Convention at Sadler's Wells. Now, I See runs at Theatre Royal, Stratford East in London from 10 May to 1 June 2024.

The 13th, 14th and 15th verses discuss the five factors involved in any kind of activity.14th verse: “In any activity, there are five factors involved. (1) adhiṣhṭhānam – The body-mind-complex, which is the basis of all actions. (2) kartā – the agent of action, which is the jivatma. (3) karaṇam – Different instruments of action, such as the senses of perception and action. (4) pṛithak cheṣhṭāḥ - Different gestures and body movement. (5) daivam – the unknown factor in all activity, which is beyond human grasp.In laboratory science experiments, we can predict the result. But life is beyond human calculations. In life, there is Daivam - an unknown, unpredictable factor that makes life beautiful and worth living.Take the example of aa very successful entrepreneur. In the beginning itself, if he is aware of all the difficulties he has to face in the journey, he may never embark on the journey. The unknown factor and the optimism that the next step may be easier keeps him going.The basis of Daivam is in the law of karma and the doctrine of reincarnation. Daivam is constituted by our own karmas over many life cycles.Every action leaves a residual effect (vritti) in our mental system. Many identical vrittis – from similar, repeated actions – solidify a distinct memory block called Samskara. These Samskaras form our character and determine further actions and influence Daivam (the unknown factor).Positive daivam can be generated by doing unselfish, noble activities, reading of scriptures and through holy associations.15th verse: “Whatever action we perform with our body, speech and mind – whether it be a right or wrong action, these five factors are involved in those action.”An action is good if it produces positive daivam. Its opposite is bad action. The 42nd verse of the 18th chapter describe the characteristics of a person who is inclined to do the right action – withdrawing the mind from temptations, sense control, focused on noble causes, internal and external purity, straightforwardness, learn what is worth learning form the empirical world, strong belief that wrong actions do not help in the future.16th verse: “Those who are with an unrefined intellect and mind identify with the body and have a strong sense of doer ship. They think: “My atma is my body. I should give as much pleasure to this body. They do not understand the daivam aspect.”This verse is a reference to Charvakas, the school of Indian materialism. They taught: “Might is right. We should not believe what we cannot see with our own eyes. Live in the present - don't think of yesterday or tomorrow. Don't think of anything other than giving pleasure to this body.”The true interpretation of “Living in the present” is grounded in the fundamental impermanence of the empirical world. Due to this impermanence, we should focus on the right actions in the present but with a sense of detachment.17th verse: “Those whose mind, body, thoughts are refined by listening to spiritual instructions, they are free from the sense of doer ship. They think: “I am not this body. There is a divine element within me.”18th verse: “Knowledge, the known and the knower – these are the three factors that prompt action. The instrument of action, the action itself and the doer – these are the three constituents of action.”Any activity is prompted by three factors – the knower, what is to be known and the act of knowing. For example, when one meditates, there are three factors: (1) Dhyata – the one who meditates (2) Dhyeya – the object of meditation and (3) Dhyanam – the act of meditation.In the 19th verse, Lord Krishna states that knowledge, action and doer have three levels of refinement – sattvik, rajasik and tamasik.The 20th verse describes the Sattvik nature of knowledge. “That knowledge by which one sees the one supreme reality which is immanent, which is all-pervading, which remains the same without division, which is the indweller in every being, is Sattvik knowledge.”Whatever divides is inferior. Whatever harmonizes is superior. In spiritual path, one progresses from many to one, from plurality to oneness.Vedanta accepts plurality. Behind everything, there is one reality. Diversity is the penultimate stage.Beyond that, at the experience level, there is oneness and unity.Bhakti is a preparatory stage towards the highest advaitic experience.

Los Cinco Agregados Según el budismo, un ser humano está compuesto de Cinco Agregados; denominados “skandhas” que enunciados en orden alfabético son: Consciencia o “Vijñana”, Forma o “Rupa”, Formaciones mentales o “Samskara”, Percepciones o “Samjña”, y Sensaciones o “Vedana”. Los Cinco Agregados contienen todo, tanto dentro como fuera de nuestro cuerpo, en la naturaleza y en la sociedad. Vijñana – la  Coniencia Vijñāna se traduce del sanscrito como "conciencia", "fuerza vital", "mente" o "discernimiento". El término vijñāna se menciona en muchos de los primeros Upanishads, donde ha sido traducido por términos como comprensión, conocimiento e inteligencia. Conciencia, aquí se refiere al almacén de consciencia, el cual está en la base de todo lo que somos, el fundamento de todas nuestras formaciones mentales. Cuando las formaciones mentales no se están manifestando, residen en nuestro almacén de consciencia en la forma de semillas. Las semillas de alegría, paz, comprensión, compasión, olvido, celos, miedo, desesperación y demás. Tal y como hay cincuenta y un categorías de formaciones mentales, hay cincuenta y un tipos de semillas sembradas en la profundidad de nuestra consciencia. Cada vez que regamos una de ellas o permitimos que sea regada por alguien más, esa semilla se manifestará y llegará a ser una formación mental.. Consideremos la reseña …

Las 51 Ctegorías Enunciaremos las 51 categorías agrupadas por 8 conceptos budistas fundamentales: 5 conceptos budistas “sarvatraga”, cuya traducción sería 5 conceptos universales. Cetana, traducido: la voluntad, Esparza, traducido: el contacto, Manaskara, traducido: la atención, Samjña, traducido: la percepción, Vedana, traducido: la sensación, 5 conceptos budistas “viniyata”, cuya traducción sería 5 conceptos particulares. Adhimoksa, traducido: la determinación, Chanda, traducido: la intención, Prajña (mati), traducido: la comprensión, Samadhi, traducido: la concentración, Smrti, traducido: la plena conciencia. 11 conceptos budistas “kusala”, cuya traducción sería 11 conceptos saludables. Adveśa, traducido: la ausencia de odio, Ahimsa, traducido: la no violencia, Amoha, traducido: la ausencia de ignorancia, Alobha, traducido: la ausencia de deseo... Estimemos la exposición …

5th verse: “The three virtues of Yajna, dana and tapah should not be given up. These three virtues become natural to the enlightened and become the means to those aspiring to be enlightened.”6th verse: “Yajna, dana and tapah should be performed giving up our attachment to the results and our selfish desire to enjoy the results of the work.”Yajna refers to any noble, unselfish deed that is done with a sense of sanctity and sacredness, for the good of others, and as an offering to God. Dana refers to any act of compassion, kindness and charity meant to help others. Tapah means austerity, activities that we do with the mind and senses focused on a single purpose.The panchamahayajna should be performed by everyone. These five yajnas are:Brahma Yajna – We perform this yajna when we discuss great ideas and spread the noble idea of spiritual universalism. This is the way we pay back to ancient sages.Pitri Yajna – We perform this yajna when we do rituals to preserve the sacred memory of our ancestors. When we are grateful to our ancestors, we will be able to transmit their values to the next generation. This is the way we pay back to our ancestors.Deva yajna – We perform this yajna when we preserve the memory of divine beings (devas).Bhuta yajna – We perform this yajna when we take care of other living beings (such as animals), nature and earth. We should look upon ourselves as guests of earth, not masters of earth. We should be kind and compassionate to other beings.Nara Yajna - We perform this yajna when we show hospitality to fellow human beings.The panchamahayajna should be practiced by everyone. They are natural to the enlightened. For others, it is a means to get enlightenment.The 4th, 7th, 8th, and 9th verses describe the three forms of tyagas. Of these three, only one is ideal (verse 9) – the other two are not desirable.4th verse: “Relinquishment is of three types – sattvik, rajasik and tamasik.”The 8th verse describes the worst form of tyaga, which is rajasik. “There are a set of people who find work difficult or painful. They provide false justifications for not taking up the tasks that they are expected to do. Then they boast in front of others that they have relinquished.”The 7th verse explains tamasik tyaga. “Those who give up because they are under the wrong notion, who imagine that they can live in peace and meditative mood by running away from their duties and obligations, their relinquishment is tamasik.”The 9th verse describes the ideal way of tyaga. “Those who do not give up work, who perform the actions enjoined by the scriptures, but who mentally renounce the fruits of the work, their tyaga is sattvik.”Our focus should not be on karma-tyaga. Instead, it should be on karma-phala-tyaga. We do not give up work; we transcend work.Giving up work is easy – a lazy person can do it. It is more difficult to do all our duties with full efficiency but without any selfish desire and attachment to the results. Selfish attachment is the most difficult to renounce. Mystics and great spiritual men were always active but had no selfish attachment to results.We can never run away from our core duties and responsibilities. They will follow us. Even if we are physically lazy, the mind will not stay inactive. In fact, people may feel more tired sitting quiet. The best way is to change our perspective towards work, as a sattvik person does. Then work won't bother us.There is an earlier verse in the Gita which compares two brothers. Both work with equal efficiency and are successful. However, one is not attached to success while the other is attached. The former practices the ideal of renunciation and is contented. The other sways between happiness and unhappiness.When we carry a heavy weight on our head, we feel it. However, if a one-millimeter gap is created between the head and the weight, we do not feel it at all. When we are detached from results of actions, it is like creating the one-millimeter gap.10th verse: “A spiritual person endowed with sattva guna is even minded in all forms of action as he has renounced selfish attachment to results. He is free from doubts. He does not blame or praise any form of work, irrespective of whether it leads to temporary happiness or not.”If we do not practice detachment, we may get temporary happiness but not contentment or everlasting happiness. The happiness that we normally experience is only a temporary absence of unhappiness. They are two sides of the same coin. To get to contentment, we have to stop the pursuit of temporary happiness and detach ourselves from the results of action.11th verse: “It is impossible for anyone with body consciousness to remain in total inaction at mental and physical level. One should renounce the fruits of action. He should transcend action by being active at the physical and mental level but identifying with the Atman, knowing that the body and senses are in the hands of a higher power.”In spiritual life, there is a gradual ascent towards transcending action. If someone is lazy, the first stage is to become active with selfish desires. In the next stage, the person can mentally offer the results to God or for the welfare of humanity. This has a healing effect on his mind.The 18th verse of the 4th chapter says: “One who sees inaction in action, and action in inaction, is a Yogi.” He is (1) Buddhiman – wise person, who understands Swadharma (2) Yuktaha – a Yogi (3) Krtsna-Karmakrt – does everything with a smile, unattached.If one identifies himself with Atman, he can remain as if he is inactive, seeing inaction in action. He identifies himself beyond action and inaction.What does action in inaction mean? Inaction in Gita implies withdrawal from action. There is no action for Atman, so there is nothing to withdraw from. One cannot withdraw from action, unless there is action.12th verse: “For those who have not renounced the results of action, they experience results that are threefold: sometimes agreeable, sometimes disagreeable, and sometimes mixed. Those who have renounced the fruits of action, experience no effect on their mental system from their actions.”Every action leaves a residual effect (vritti) in our mental system. Many identical vrittis – from similar, repeated actions – solidify a distinct memory block called Samskara. These Samskaras form our character and determine further actions. The existing storehouse of negative samskaras can be nullified with a new storehouse of positive samskaras. Positive samskaras are generated by doing unselfish, noble activities, reading of scriptures and through holy associations.When we practice attachment towards a higher goal, it helps us practice non-attachment towards the results of our day-to-day actions.

Samskara and mental impressions/patterns ~ Hey Jupiter (4 August 2003 - Phoenix, AZ)

Title: Performing Actions with Sattvic Shraddha17th Chapter: verses 26, 27, 28; recapitulation of 17th chapterIt is difficult for normal human beings to perform their spiritual practices with perfection. With the utterance of “Om Tat Sat”, when we perform any act - Yajna, dana and tapah – they become purified. When we offer our activity to the all-pervading reality that is present in everyone and everything, the activity is purified. They become auspicious and spiritually meritorious.26th verse: “Sat indicates the Absolute Reality which is all-pervading, immortal, good for humanity and which sustains us. Sat means sat-bhāve “with the intention of essential goodness and nobility”, sādhu-bhāve “with auspicious intention” and praśhaste karmaṇi “Inspired by the an inner call and the Atman within”.27th verse: “With great steadiness, when we perform Yajna, dana and tapah, it is called Sat. Any activity done for the sake of Tat, which is the all-pervading divine reality, is also Sat.”Yajna refers to any noble, unselfish deed that is done with a sense of sanctity and sacredness and as an offering to God. Dana refers to any act of compassion, kindness and charity meant to help others. Tapah means austerity, activities that we do with the mind and senses focused on a single purpose with a sense of sanctity and sacredness.When we perform anything thinking of the all-pervading divine reality, then it becomes worship in the form of action, and it brings an element of steadiness to the activity. Steadiness comes from the Absolute Reality which is eternal and unchanging.28th verse: “Performing Yajna, dana and tapah with a sattvic attitude and a sense of dedication to the divine is Sat. Its opposite is called Asat. Performing hutam (sacrifice), dattam (charity), tapaḥ (austerity) or kṛitam (any other activity), without sattvic shraddha is Asat.”Shraddha cannot be properly translated in English. Shraddha refers to a sense of sanctity and sacredness that helps us preserve higher values. It can also mean faith in scriptures, God, teacher, and a sense of integrity. The shraddha of human beings is three-fold – Sattvika, Rajasika and Tamasika. Yajna, dana and tapah should be performed with sattvic shraddha.When we perform charity there is a possibility that we may get the opposite of gratitude from the recipient. That can hurt us unless we are guided by a higher spiritual ideal in the act of charity. Sattvic shraddha turns any activity into a spiritual activity.The following is a recapitulation of the 17th chapter:The 17th chapter starts with a question from Arjuna: “Those who have a high degree of shraddha but do not know how to follow shastram, what happens to them?”Shraddha is of three types - Sattvika, Rajasika and Tamasika. Sattvika is the highest and most sublime. It manifests itself as wisdom and serenity. If a person is very active and makes a show of his wealth and power, his attitude is Rajasika. Tamasika attitude manifests itself as laziness and delusion.In a rajarshi (philosopher king) – the philosophical aspect comes from sattva guna and the kingly aspect comes from rajo guna. His rajo guna is dominated and regulated by sattva guna.Shraddha is based on our inherent natural tendencies, which is based on our samskaras. Every action leaves a residual effect (vritti) in our mental system. Many identical vrittis – from similar, repeated actions – solidify a distinct memory block called Samskara.In Patanajali Yoga Sutra, Vyasa says: “The river of the human mind flows in two directions. One is of a positive nature and takes us towards higher spiritual fulfillment. The other is of a negative nature and takes us away from our cherished aspirations.” The mind may not act as our friend when it is not ready. For example, when we want to meditate (positive flow of the river), the mind may procrastinate (negative flow of the river).Vyasa also says that we can turn the mind into a friend with a refining process. The refining process starts with doing some noble, unselfish deeds. Such deeds increase the store house of positive samskaras and negate the negative samskaras. The mind then begins to evolve. When we perform our activities with sattvic shraddha, we improve the proportion of positive flow in the river of mind.The following discussions took place in the question-answer section of the class:The translation of Sanskrit words, such as Samskara, are limited in scope in the dictionary meaning. They can only be explained by giving examples. An example of past samskaras is a child prodigy in music, whose family has no background in music.We should put our ego to good work. When we perform an activity as Swadharma and as an offering to the divine, the ego is sublimated to a sattvic level.Creation moves in cycles – from creation to sustenance to dissolution to re-emergence.

Our temperaments are determined by a combination of the three gunas – sattva guna, rajo guna and tamo guna. Sattva guna is the highest and most sublime. It manifests itself as wisdom and serenity. Rajo guna manifests itself as dynamism and ambition. Tamo guna manifests itself as laziness and delusion.These three temperaments are based on our samskaras. Every action leaves a residual effect (vritti) in our mental system. Many identical vrittis – from similar, repeated actions – solidify a distinct memory block called Samskara. Samskaras express through our determination to act in a certain manner, called Sankalpa. Sankalpa leads to further actions. This wheel continues, and it shapes our temperament.The food that we eat is linked to the three gunas. The way we practice rituals, austerity and charity is also linked to the three gunas.Food has both a gross and subtle dimension. At a gross level, the food needs to be hygienically pure. At a subtle level, it means food that is prepared and served by people withgood temperament and with affection.10th verse: “The food that was cooked several hours earlier and whose original taste is gone, food that has foul smell, food that has been partly eaten by someone else, and food that is not conducive to the development of higher qualities in the mind and intellect, is liked by those endowed with tamo guna.”Gita as a text belongs to 3,300 BC when there was no refrigerator. The staleness of food implied in the 10th verse should be interpreted in the context of modern times.If a person eats food that was partly eaten by someone else, the emotional state of the other person can be transferred to him.The next few verses describe the three levels of yajna – sattvika, rajasika and tamasika. In Gita, yajna means any unselfish, noble activity. However, in the next three verses it means rituals.11th verse: “Yajna that is performed with great reverence, with no showmanship, with great concentration, with a sense of sanctity, sacredness and self-restraint, with no selfish motive, with the sense that it is a sacred act and duty – such yajna is sattvika.”12th verse: “Yajna that is performed with a desire for material benefit or with a desire for fame or with great pomp and show – such yajna is Rajasika.”When the yajna is performed with showmanship, it is less spiritually beneficial. However, it is better to do yajna with publicity than to not do it at all.13th verse: “Yajna that is performed in an unconventional manner, without a sense of sanctity and sacredness, without the proper utterance of mantras, without giving dakshina to the priests – such yajna is tamasika.”If a priest performs rituals on our behalf and we do not give them dakshina, then the benefit of the ritual only goes to the priest. If we donate to the construction of a shelter, then some spiritual benefit from the construction of that shelter comes to us. In whatever charity we do, we should consider the fitness of the recipient.The 14th, 15th and 16th verses discuss tapah (austerity) - physical austerity, austerity of speech and mental austerity.When we fast, or after a pilgrimage we give up eating a certain food, it is an example of physical austerity. When we speak with good words, it is an example of austerity in speech. When we think good thoughts, it is an example of mental austerity.Upavasa is normally interpreted as fasting. However, its true meaning is “staying near God.” If someone fasts and at the same time fights with neighbors, that is not upavasa. Upavasa also does not mean self-torture. If someone does not fast but decides to read scriptures instead, he is closer to the real intent of upavasa.Austerity is about directing our mind and senses towards higher ideas. Great artists, musicians and scientists gave up worldly enjoyments to direct their mind exclusively on their activity. That is a symbol of austerity. Tyagaraja was a great Indian musician who denied treasures offered by kings – he wanted to compose music only for God.14th verse: “Those who practice reverence towards gods/goddesses, ancient sages, wise men and tradition, who do so with mental and physical purity, who do so with chastity and non-violence, whose body, mind and intellect operate in harmony and in one direction – their austerity is of the physical type.”Brahmacharya is mentioned in this verse. It is important for householders also. After having children, householders should practice chastity and contemplate on higher values. Many ancient sages were retired householders. To reach the experience of oneness with Brahman, one has to go through long spiritual practices which include Brahmacharya. To reach the highest state, one has to transcend tamo and rajo guna, be established in sattva guna and ultimately transcend all three gunas.15th verse: “Speech that does not cause vexation or anguish or disturbance in the minds of the listener, which is truthful, which is agreeable to the listener, which is beneficial to the listener, as well as recitation of the vedas, are austerities of speech.”When Hanuman meets Rama for the first time as Sugriva's messenger, Rama was charmed by Hanuman's art of speaking and his austerity in speech. Rama says to Lakshmana: “See how excellently Hanuman has spoken. He did not utter a single word without relevance. Nor did he omit an appropriate word. Such a voice promotes general welfare and remains forever in the hearts and minds of generations to come. His expression is not too elaborate, not confusing, not dragging, and not very fast. The language he spoke is richly endowed with grammatical purity. It is wonderful and auspicious. It is neither too fast nor too slow. It is captivating the heart. Whose mind will not be pleased by such words. He is a knower of all the vedas.”There is a verse in Mahabharata which says: “There are people who are ready to talk to you about what you want to hear. There are very few people who tell you what you need to hear and what is eventually beneficial to you.”Some people say that they are straightforward and say things as-is. However, if such speech causes anxiety to the listener, it is not sattvik. It should be beneficial to the listener.16th verse: “Serenity of mind, sympathy, kindliness, silence, self-control, sincerity and honesty in dealings – these are austerities of the mind.”Silence is sometimes more powerful than verbosity. Silence is also a language which is inaudible, where mind is involved, and where the sense of hearing is not involved.

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Shraddha cannot be properly translated in English. Shraddha refers to a sense of sanctity and sacredness that helps us preserve higher values. It can also mean faith in scriptures, God, teacher, and a sense of integrity. One of the verses says: “A man is only as much as the shraddha he has.”2nd verse: “The shraddha of human beings is three-fold – Sattvika, Rajasika and Tamasika. It is born out of their own swabhava – their own natural tendencies. “Our temperaments are determined by a combination of the three gunas – sattva guna, rajo guna and tamo guna. Sattva guna is the highest and most sublime. It manifests itself as wisdom and serenity. Rajo guna manifests itself as dynamism and ambition. Tamo gunamanifests itself as laziness and delusion.Gunas are not visible and cannot be physically verified. We can infer which guna is predominant in a person by observing his external temperament.If a person has wealth and power, but he is humble, has self-control and does not make a show of it – he is endowed with sattva guna. Sattva guna indicates higher transcendental wisdom in a person. If a person is very active and makes a show of his wealth and power, he is endowed with rajo guna. If a person is lazy, ignorant, confused and does not want to earn higher qualities, he is endowed with tamo guna.Shraddha is based on our inherent natural tendencies, our swabhava, which is based on our samskaras. Every action leaves a residual effect (vritti) in our mental system. Many identical vrittis – from similar, repeated actions – solidify a distinct memory block called Samskara. Samskaras express through our determination to act in a certain manner, called Sankalpa. Sankalpa leads to further actions. This wheel continues, and it shapes our Swabhava.In Patanajali Yoga Sutra, Vyasa says: “The river of the human mind flows in two directions. One takes us towards higher spiritual fulfillment. The other is of a negative nature and takes us away from our cherished aspirations.” The mind may not act as our friend when it is not ready. For example, when we want to meditate (positive flow of the river), the mind may procrastinate (negative flow of the river).Vyasa also says: “We can never refine samskaras and turn the mind into a friend without a refining process. The refining process starts with doing some noble, unselfish deeds. Such deeds increase the store house of positive samskaras and negate the negative samskaras.The mind then begins to evolve.”The 1st sutra of sadhana pada in Patanjali Yoga Sutra says: “tap ah-svadhyaya-isvara-pranidhanani kriya-yoga” Kriya yoga refers to any kind of noble, unselfish activity. Such actions help us climb the ladder of three types of shraddhas – from tamasika, to rajasika to sattvika.One of the commentators on this verse says: “This shraddha is inherent but not inflexible. If inflexible, everything will degenerate into blind fatalism. We have the freedom to ascend to higher levels of shraddha by applying our own resources. This will strengthen the river of mind and help it flow in the positive direction.”3rd verse: “The shraddha of every individual is according to his/her natural disposition. Every individual and his level of shraddha are identified as one.”Brahma Sutras discuss the dynamics of leaving the world and the dynamics of returning to the world. We are born with the baggage of past samskaras (tendencies) – we cannot disown them. We collect these tendencies in our Antahkarana (mind, intellect, memory system, ego sense) through actions involving the senses and the mind. When the body is cremated, the physical senses are gone, but the Antahkarana is retained. It accompanies the soul when it takes a new body.These samskaras in the Antahkarana decide what level of shraddha each person possesses.In the next few verses, Lord Krishna describes how we can infer the level of shraddha by analyzing a person's actions and behaviors, such as whom he worships and what kind of food he eats.4th verse: “Those endowed with sattvika shraddha worship divine, angelic deities. Those with rajasika shraddha worship a god idea that gives them material comforts such as wealth and power. Those with tamasika shraddha worship supernatural and black magic concepts of god.”The God idea that we worship is dependent on our level of spiritual evolution. As we evolve, our idea of God also evolves.In spiritual life, we are never late and nothing is lost. Every moment can be used as the beginning of a new journey.

UR Ananthamurthy (1932–2014), writer, teacher, literary critic, and public intellectual, was born in Shivamogga district in Karnataka. In 1965, his debut novel, Samskara, took the literary world by storm with its unflinching portrayal of the rigid orthodoxy in Brahmin society. Since then, it has become a landmark novel of the modernist, or Navya, movement of the 1950s and 1960s in Kannada literature. He received the Jnanpith Award, India's highest literary honour, in 1994, and was nominated for the Man Booker International Prize in 2013. The Essential UR Ananthamurthy is a five-part compendium of select fictional and non-fictional works, poetry, and autobiographical writings from one of India's most illustrious and outspoken writers. The section ‘Novels' portrays characters in conflict with tradition, idealism, and modernity in a rapidly changing independent India through excerpts from powerful novels such as Samskara, Bharathipura, Avasthe, and Bhava. ‘Poetry' presents five evocative poems on the themes of power and politics. ‘Short Stories' highlights the chief themes that preoccupied Ananthamurthy—the constraints of the traditional order, the cultural dominance of the West, the sinister workings of power, and the creativity of political dissent. ‘Essays and Speeches' captures the range and depth of Ananthamurthy's democratic imagination through his writings on cultural identity and literature, community and creativity, linguistic and nationalist politics, and on figures such as Mahatma Gandhi and Ram Manohar Lohia. And, the final section, ‘Memoirs', gathers Ananthamurthy's memories of family, friendships, work, and travel from the different phases of his life. The Essential UR Ananthamurthy offers a rich glimpse into the mind of one of modern India's most profound writers and thinkers and demonstrates why Ananthamurthy's works will endure for generations to come. The book has been edited by Manu Chakravarthy and Chandan Gowda. This episode of BIC Talks features NS Gundur, Anjum Hasan, HS Raghavendra Rao, Nithyananda Shetty and the editors of the book. Subscribe to the BIC Talks Podcast on your favourite podcast app! BIC Talks is available everywhere, including iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Overcast and Stitcher.

Save your seat at the Own Your Future Challenge August 1 - 5 for free. Click here to register. What does Indian philosophy have to do with business? In this episode, Dean Graziosi explains what a Samskara is and how that could be stopping you from truly going after the business you want, the relationship you want, the LIFE you want. Because you can have all the tips, tricks, and tools but if you have something from your past influencing your present you'll never get where you want to go in the future. This was the big takeaway from Dean's conversation with Codie Sanchez, which if you haven't checked it out make sure click here and listen to it after this. We hope this episode encourages you to “look underneath the hood” as Dean would say and uncover your Samskara so you can reach that next level of life. And if you're ready to Own Your Future, join Dean along with Tony Robbins, Jay Shetty, Codie Sanchez, Pace Morby, Jim Kwik, Chalene Johnson and other incredible speakers at the Own Your Future Challenge happening August 1st - 5th. Click here to save your spot for free! Connect with Dean on social media:  ⁠⁠Subscribe to Dean's YouTube Channel⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠- DM me and let me know what you thought about this episode!  ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Join Dean's newsletter for weekly wisdom, updates and news direct to your inbox ⁠

Welcome to the Everyday Ayurveda & Yoga podcast, hosted by Myra Lewin. In this special episode, Myra Lewin, the founder of Hale Pule, and Claudia Nethery, the Partnerships Coordinator at Hale Pule, engage in an enlightening discussion on energy and its relationship with discipline.Join us for a captivating conversation as student and teacher explore:Understanding energy and embracing its essence.The significance of discipline and dedicated practice.Exploring our true identity beyond the confines of the mind.How discipline can unlock profound freedom.Choosing between settling and pursuing our desires.Conquering laziness and embracing productivity.Discovering the liberating power of Ayurveda and Yoga.Harnessing nature's framework for consistent growth.Learn Hale Pule's tridoshic approach to creating nourishing meals, join Simple Ayurvedic Cooking with Hale Pule. The recipes are easy, delicious, and will leave you feeling energized. Thanks for tuning in to the Everyday Ayurveda and Yoga at Hale Pule podcast. If this series inspires you to live a more holistic and balanced lifestyle, check out Hale Pule's 4-week Agni Therapy program - a reset for your digestion and your life! It includes Ayurveda and Yoga practices, on-on-one consultation, energy work, a private support group, and a library of Q&As with Myra to support your healing process. Learn more here.You can also connect with Myra and the Hale Pule team over at the refreshing Spark your Intuition meditation series, and on Instagram and Facebook.

Welcome, mindful agers, to Episode 43 of The Art of Aging Mindfully Podcast. Today, we're delving deep into yoga philosophy to uncover how understanding and practicing a key yogic concept can lead to meaningful behavior change.Start of The Vritti Samskara Chakra Presentation: 17:12Introduction to Vritti-Samskara-ChakraWe start off by laying some groundwork, explaining the  Sanskrit concepts of vritti, samskara, and chakra. Although they may initially seem esoteric, I assure you that they have practical, day-to-day implications for how we live and change our behaviors.Unpacking VrittiWe dive into the concept of vritti - the modifications or fluctuations of the mind. Understanding vrittis can give us deeper insight into how our thoughts, emotions, and perceptions shape our daily experiences.Understanding SamskaraFrom vrittis, we move onto the idea of samskara. These are latent imprints from past experiences that influence our behaviors, reactions, and habits. I share some personal examples to help illustrate this concept.Exploring the Meaning of ChakraEven though the chakra system doesn't feature prominently in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, it's a core aspect of certain yoga traditions. I provide a brief introduction to this energy system and discuss how it could be influenced by our vrittis and samskaras, to create a repeating mental pattern. Vritti-Samskara-Chakra and Behavior ChangeOnce we understand these concepts, we explore how they can inform behavior change. I talk about how samskaras can create recurring vrittis, leading to deeply ingrained patterns, and how understanding this process can help us break free from unhelpful cycles.Yoga Practices for Behavior ChangeIn the latter part of the episode, we turn to specific yoga practices that can help us lighten the load of our past, reducing the influence of our samskaras, and making space for healthier patterns. I discuss various techniques from asana practices to pranayama, from meditation and mindfulness to mantra chanting, and even the study of sacred texts.Closing ThoughtsWe wrap up with some final reflections on the transformative potential of these practices. Through understanding and working with our vrittis and samskaras, and harnessing the wisdom of yoga, we can replace outdated and unhealthy tendencies with more resourceful and healthier ways of being.Thank you for joining me for this enlightening episode. I always welcome your feedback and questions. Stay mindful, and I'll see you in the next episode!To support The Art of Aging Mindfully  Podcast go to patreon:The Art of Aging Mindfully Podcast PatreonThe Art of Aging Mindfully Podcast is sponsored by Viome, Acorn Biolabs and Whoop, your personal digital fitness tracker.To Harvest Your Own Stem Cells, for Future Use, with Acorn Biolabs:https://www.acorn.me/affiliate/the-art-of-aging-mindfullyTo test your full body and gut intelligence with Viome:http://viomehq.sjv.io/eKnAO1Use The $110 discount code: ARTOFAGINGOrder your whoop strap with Jai's Unique Link:https://join.whoop.com/376818To train with Jai, and learn about his yoga classes and massage therapy treatments:h

Welcome to the Everyday Ayurveda & Yoga | Sattvic Revolution series with Myra Lewin.We're dedicating 2023 to The Joyful Journey of sattvic living. We'll offer guidance and tools from Ayurveda and Yoga for living consciously, simply, and with love. In this month's episode, Myra explores:What is relaxation and how this relates to our agni or ojasHow to recognise when you are out of balance with mahagunas and doshasWhat is discomfort means for youHow discomfort can be your door to freedom and truthHow to harmonise the mindLearn Hale Pule's tridoshic approach to creating nourishing meals, join Simple Ayurvedic Cooking with Hale Pule. The recipes are easy, delicious, and will leave you feeling energized. Thanks for tuning in to the Everyday Ayurveda and Yoga at Hale Pule podcast. If this series inspires you to live a more holistic and balanced lifestyle, check out Hale Pule's 4-week Agni Therapy program - a reset for your digestion and your life! It includes Ayurveda and Yoga practices, energy work, a private support group, and a library of Q&As with Myra to support your healing process. Learn more here.You can also connect with Myra and the Hale Pule team over at the refreshing Spark your Intuition meditation series, and on Instagram and Facebook.

In today's Episode Dr.Vanamala Viswanatha Spoke to Harshaneeyam about her journey into world of translations, various aspects of it at Legnth.An independent scholar and translator, Dr. Vanamala Viswanatha taught English language and literature for over four decades in premiere institutions in Bengaluru such as the Indian Institute of Science, Regional Institute of English, PG Centre of Bangalore University, and Azim Premji University. She is a bilingual scholar who has written in Kannada and English on matters of language, literature, teaching, and translation. Deeply engaged with various facets of Kannada culture, Dr. Vanamala Viswanatha was a drama artist in All India Radio. She anchored the Kannada news on Doordarshan from 1984-94. She was Associate Director, Katha Regional Academic Centre, Bangalore, an initiative that promoted Indian literatures in translation. She also worked as Honorary Director, Centre for Translation, Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi. Prof Vanamala Viswanatha served as a member on the National Translation Mission.Prof Vanamala Viswanatha has translated and introduced several well-known Kannada writers such as Sara Aboobacker, Lankesh, Vaidehi, and Ananthamurthy. She translated (with Hans Sjöstrom) Samskara into Swedish, and introduced the Swedish novel The Way of the Serpent by Torgny Lindgren in Kannada. (Sahitya Akademi, 2002). More recently, she has translated several classical texts from pre-modern and modern Kannada literature including the poetry of women saint poets of the 12th century Virashaiva movement (Vachana, Basava Samithi. 2012). The Life of Harishchandra (Harvard University Press, 2017), her translation of a medieval Kannada poetic classic in the Murty Classical Library of India series, is a landmark publication. Dr Vanamala Viswanatha's translation (with Shivarama Padikkal) of Indira Bai (1899), the first social novel in Kannada, published by Oxford University Press (2019), is yet another milestone in presenting the literary treasures of Kannada to a global readership. This text received the Best Translation award in 2020 from Kuvempu Bhasha Bharati Pradhikara, Government of Karnataka.To listen to 'Harischandra' Roopakam in English - https://bit.ly/harischandraTo Buy 'Harischandra' English Translation - https://amzn.to/41HKyvu*హర్షణీయం పాడ్కాస్ట్ గురించి మీ అభిప్రాయాన్ని ఈ క్రింది ఫార్మ్ ద్వారా మాకు తెలియ చేయండి. మీ అభిప్రాయం మాకు చాలా విలువైనది. ( feedback form) - https://bit.ly/3NmJ31Y*ఆపిల్ లేదా స్పాటిఫై ఆప్ లను కింది లింక్ సాయంతో ఆప్ డౌన్లోడ్ చేసి , ఫాలో బటన్ ను నొక్కి, కొత్త ఎపిసోడ్ లను ఉచితంగా డౌన్లోడ్ చేసుకోండి –స్పాటిఫై (Spotify )యాప్ –http://bit.ly/harshaneeyam ఆపిల్ (apple podcast) పాడ్కాస్ట్ –http://apple.co/3qmhis5 *మమ్మల్ని సంప్రదించడానికి harshaneeyam@gmail.com కి మెయిల్ చెయ్యండి.హర్షణీయంలో ప్రసారం చేసిన ప్రసిద్ధ...

In today's Episode Dr.Vanamala Viswanatha Spoke to Harshaneeyam about her journey into world of translations, various aspects of it at Legnth.An independent scholar and translator, Dr. Vanamala Viswanatha taught English language and literature for over four decades in premiere institutions in Bengaluru such as the Indian Institute of Science, Regional Institute of English, PG Centre of Bangalore University, and Azim Premji University. She is a bilingual scholar who has written in Kannada and English on matters of language, literature, teaching, and translation. Deeply engaged with various facets of Kannada culture, Dr. Vanamala Viswanatha was a drama artist in All India Radio. She anchored the Kannada news on Doordarshan from 1984-94. She was Associate Director, Katha Regional Academic Centre, Bangalore, an initiative that promoted Indian literatures in translation. She also worked as Honorary Director, Centre for Translation, Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi. Prof Vanamala Viswanatha served as a member on the National Translation Mission.Prof Vanamala Viswanatha has translated and introduced several well-known Kannada writers such as Sara Aboobacker, Lankesh, Vaidehi, and Ananthamurthy. She translated (with Hans Sjöstrom) Samskara into Swedish, and introduced the Swedish novel The Way of the Serpent by Torgny Lindgren in Kannada. (Sahitya Akademi, 2002). More recently, she has translated several classical texts from pre-modern and modern Kannada literature including the poetry of women saint poets of the 12th century Virashaiva movement (Vachana, Basava Samithi. 2012). The Life of Harishchandra (Harvard University Press, 2017), her translation of a medieval Kannada poetic classic in the Murty Classical Library of India series, is a landmark publication. Dr Vanamala Viswanatha's translation (with Shivarama Padikkal) of Indira Bai (1899), the first social novel in Kannada, published by Oxford University Press (2019), is yet another milestone in presenting the literary treasures of Kannada to a global readership. This text received the Best Translation award in 2020 from Kuvempu Bhasha Bharati Pradhikara, Government of Karnataka.To listen to 'Harischandra' Roopakam in English - https://bit.ly/harischandraTo Buy 'Harischandra' English Translation - https://amzn.to/41HKyvu*హర్షణీయం పాడ్కాస్ట్ గురించి మీ అభిప్రాయాన్ని ఈ క్రింది ఫార్మ్ ద్వారా మాకు తెలియ చేయండి. మీ అభిప్రాయం మాకు చాలా విలువైనది. ( feedback form) - https://bit.ly/3NmJ31Y*ఆపిల్ లేదా స్పాటిఫై ఆప్ లను కింది లింక్ సాయంతో ఆప్ డౌన్లోడ్ చేసి , ఫాలో బటన్ ను నొక్కి, కొత్త ఎపిసోడ్ లను ఉచితంగా డౌన్లోడ్ చేసుకోండి –స్పాటిఫై (Spotify )యాప్ –http://bit.ly/harshaneeyam ఆపిల్ (apple podcast) పాడ్కాస్ట్ –http://apple.co/3qmhis5 *మమ్మల్ని సంప్రదించడానికి harshaneeyam@gmail.com కి మెయిల్ చెయ్యండి.హర్షణీయంలో ప్రసారం చేసిన...

Amy discusses how different the Lens of Yoga Therapy is from other Allied Healthcare Professions. She likens Yogic Counseling to that of Buddhist Counsel or Christian Counsel based on a buddhist Koan or the teachings of the bible. Yoga Therapy has it's own lens for helping human beings to suffer less as a result of meditation and studying the ancient scriptures. This talk is part 3 in a series that began with Episode 25 for Part 1, then continued in Episode 33 for Part 2. If you want to go back and listen to those Episodes you will have a wonderful picture of Yogic Counselling from the perspective of Yoga Therapy. Please always remember that Yoga Therapy is complementary to allopathic medicine, Ayurveda and Psychology.·        Amy begins the episode outlining what is a Vasana (residual emotional imprint) and how does it differ from a Samskara (resultant habitual thought or behavior).·        Amy gives real life examples to help explain the concepts more clearly.·        Vasanas are unconscious and can be positive or negative.·        Samskaras are often conscious, but not always at the top of mind.·        Amy talks about how memories arise through therapeutic yogic meditation.·        She discusses the importance of a therapeutic and safe relationship to hold the results of a deep meditation practice.·        There is a review of the 8 Limbs of Yoga and how each one is important to the process of releasing vasanas.·        We talk about what is likely to happen before you get into deep states of meditation, and why support is needed.·        Last, we discuss getting triggered and what you can do about it to ease the suffering. If you would like to receive the free infographics and handouts that correspond to each episode on the Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast, please subscribe to our segmented email list. You will have the opportunity to determine the Infographic Topics that you would like to receive. When The Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast has a topic that corresponds to your choices, then you will receive an email for that week with the PDF's for download.Topics you can choose from include: Yoga Therapy & Mental HealthYoga Therapy & Physical HealthSocial Justice in yoga & Yoga TherapyYoga/Ayurveda ToolboxYoga & Indian PhilosophyGlobal & Trending Yoga Therapy TopicsClick the link below to subscribe. It takes 10 seconds total.https://amywheeler.com/subscribe This episode is sponsored by: International Association of Yoga Therapists - www.iayt.orgSymposium on Yoga Therapy and Research – www.sytar.org Check out Amy's website Visit Amy's training section on her website to check out the courses belowwww.amywheeler.com

Один из старейших диджеев России - DJ TONAL FANTAZY встал за виниловые пластинки в начале бурных 90-х и считается одним из пионеров развития транс-движения в России, став в 95 году резидентом рейв центра Аэроданс. За последние годы его музыкальный акцент сместился на даунтемпо-музыку, он создал серию чиллаут-сетов, игравших в течение нескольких лет в первом вегетарианском ресторане в Москве "Джаганнат" на Кузнецком. В конце нулевых Dj Tonal открыл московской публике chillgressive, в котором медленный прямой ритм окружён глубинным рисунком. Сильно любим посетителям чиллаут пространств за умение создавать магическую атмосферу для слушателей с чувственной натурой и зрелым разумом. На вкус Тонала ориентируются некоторые музыканты, работающие в этом жанре, а искушённые меломаны уходят в астрал под миксы, собранные в его узнаваемом стиле. Участник мероприятий от Mystic Sound Records, Samskara & Atma360, Trimurti, Аэроданс, Microcosmos

Today's episode is a solo episode with Amy Wheeler. Amy discusses a fundamental question that all C-IAYT Yoga Therapists need to be able to articulate with ease. How are you different than a psychologist who teaches breathing exercises in session? How are you different from a Physical Therapist that helps people heal from injury? How are you different than an Occupational Therapist that helps people live a more sustainable life? Listen to this episode to help you find the words to talk about how we are similar and different from other Allied Healthcare Professions. Amy talks about the following:·        Working with clients from the outside inward: the physical body, to the breath, to the mind and possibly towards spiritual growth or connection with their consciousness.·        The foundation of yoga therapy is the focus on connection with one's consciousness.·        In Yoga Therapy we do not diagnose. We look at the qualities of the mind and body of the individual and try to shift those qualities towards more lightness, clarity and ease.·        Yoga Therapists help people move inward towards connection with deep consciousness through lifestyle medicine.·        Yoga Therapist help clients figure out a daily routine that will help them to stay in balance and formulate a sustainable life going forward.·        Yoga Therapists help people become more embodied, which then influences the qualities of both the body and the mind.·        Yoga Therapy has a framework from Indian Philosophy that helps the client suffer less and experience more joy. It is very akin to Buddhist Counseling.·        Amy finishes talking about Vasana and Samskara and promises a separate podcast on those topics coming soon!  If you would like to receive the free infographics and handouts that correspond to each episode on the Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast, please subscribe to our segmented email list. You will have the opportunity to determine the Infographic Topics that you would like to receive. When The Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast has a topic that corresponds to your choices, then you will receive an email for that week with the PDF's for download.Topics you can choose from include: • Yoga Therapy & Mental Health• Yoga Therapy & Physical Health• Social Justice in Yoga & Yoga Therapy• Yoga/Ayurveda Toolbox• Yoga & Indian Philosophy• Global & Trending Yoga Therapy TopicsClick the link below to subscribe. It takes 10 seconds total.https://amywheeler.com/subscribeToday's podcasts is sponsored by: Optimal StateWe have all benefitted from the ancient wisdom of India and her people, so it feels really great to be able to serve in this way. The Optimal State family has pledged on-going support of $250 per month, to go directly to KYM Mitra (www.kym.org). We will collect the monies and gift them each month. Please consider a recurring monthly payment to the fund. Even a small gift or intention makes a difference! If we make more than $250 in any given month, it will roll into the following month's payment. The hope is that we can contribute for many years to come. If you even lose the link to donate, it is at the top of the homepage at www.amywheeler.com also. I will be reporting on the website the progress; how much money is coming in at any given time and where we are in the process of getting this project off the ground.Here is the link for you to get started with your donation. We are so happy that you have decided to join us. We thank you for the bottom of our hearts!Link to click in the description: http://Paypal.me/KymMitraDonationThe Optimal State and Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast also has a Patreon page. We now have 5 staff that help us product the audio and video versions of the podcast. Please consider donating to help us keep this good work for the field of yoga therapy going. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yogatherapyhourThe new You Tube Channel for this podcast is: YouTube: AmyWheelerPhd    https://www.youtube.com/c/AmyWheelerphd Check out Amy's website https://amywheeler.com/ Feel free to use download our free eBook and mobile App by going to the websites below.www.OptimalStateApp.comwww.GoldZoneBook.comFacebook: Optimal State by Amy Wheeler     https://www.facebook.com/OptimalStatebyAmyWheeler Twitter: Optimal State of Living with Dr. Amy TikTok: Dr. Amy@OptimalStateofLiving Instagram: Optimal State by Amy Wheeler    Pinterest: TheOptimalState    https://www.pinterest.com/TheOptimalState To check out the Optimal State Mobile App:www.OptimalStateApp.comwww.GoldZoneBook.com

Today's episode is a solo episode with Amy Wheeler. Amy discusses a fundamental question that all C-IAYT Yoga Therapists need to be able to articulate with ease. How are you different than a Psychologist who teaches breathing exercises in session? How are you different from a Physical Therapist that helps people heal from injury? How are you different than an Occupational Therapist that helps people live a more sustainable life? Listen to this episode to help you find the words to talk about how we are similar and different from other Allied Healthcare Professions. Amy talks about the following:·        Working with clients from the outside inward: the physical body, to the breath, to the mind and possibly towards spiritual growth or connection with their consciousness.·        The foundation of yoga therapy is the focus on connection with one's consciousness.·        In Yoga Therapy we do not diagnose. We look at the qualities of the mind and body of the individual and try to shift those qualities towards more lightness, clarity and ease.·        Yoga Therapists help people move inward towards connection with deep consciousness through lifestyle medicine.·        Yoga Therapist help clients figure out a daily routine that will help them to stay in balance and formulate a sustainable life going forward.·        Yoga Therapists help people become more embodied, which then influences the qualities of both the body and the mind.·        Yoga Therapy has a framework from Indian Philosophy that helps the client suffer less and experience more joy. It is very akin to Buddhist Counseling.·        Amy finishes talking about Vasana and Samskara and promises a separate podcast on those topics coming soon!  If you would like to receive the free infographics and handouts that correspond to each episode on the Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast, please subscribe to our segmented email list. You will have the opportunity to determine the Infographic Topics that you would like to receive. When The Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast has a topic that corresponds to your choices, then you will receive an email for that week with the PDF's for download.Topics you can choose from include: • Yoga Therapy & Mental Health• Yoga Therapy & Physical Health• Social Justice in Yoga & Yoga Therapy• Yoga/Ayurveda Toolbox• Yoga & Indian Philosophy• Global & Trending Yoga Therapy TopicsClick the link below to subscribe. It takes 10 seconds total.https://amywheeler.com/subscribeToday's podcasts is sponsored by: Optimal StateWe have all benefitted from the ancient wisdom of India and her people, so it feels really great to be able to serve in this way. The Optimal State family has pledged on-going support of $250 per month, to go directly to KYM Mitra (www.kym.org). We will collect the monies and gift them each month. Please consider a recurring monthly payment to the fund. Even a small gift or intention makes a difference! If we make more than $250 in any given month, it will roll into the following month's payment. The hope is that we can contribute for many years to come. If you even lose the link to donate, it is at the top of the homepage at www.amywheeler.com also. I will be reporting on the website the progress; how much money is coming in at any given time and where we are in the process of getting this project off the ground.Here is the link for you to get started with your donation. We are so happy that you have decided to join us. We thank you for the bottom of our hearts!Link to click in the description: http://Paypal.me/KymMitraDonationThe Optimal State and Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast also has a Patreon page. We now have 5 staff that help us product the audio and video versions of the podcast. Please consider donating to help us keep this good work for the field of yoga therapy going.  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yogatherapyhourThe new You Tube Channel for this podcast is: YouTube: AmyWheelerPhd    https://www.youtube.com/c/AmyWheelerphd Check out Amy's website: https://amywheeler.com/ Feel free to use download our free eBook and mobile App by going to the websites below.www.OptimalStateApp.comwww.GoldZoneBook.comFacebook: Optimal State by Amy Wheeler     https://www.facebook.com/OptimalStatebyAmyWheeler Twitter: Optimal State of Living with Dr. Amy TikTok: Dr. Amy@OptimalStateofLiving Instagram: Optimal State by Amy Wheeler    Pinterest: TheOptimalState    https://www.pinterest.com/TheOptimalState To checkout the Optimal State Mobile App:www.OptimalStateApp.comwww.GoldZoneBook.com

Enjoy this short recording wrapping up Marie, Myself, and I.

Continuing on with those big, big epiphanies. Joining the Dark Side. Aligning with Cobra Kai. Straightening my posture. This is the second episode of the two-parter. Next Monday is the FINAL episode of this podcast.

“Depoliticize it, cuz it's not about that. If there is a chance to utilize these rights to create better conditions and don't worry about the dues part of it because you'll get to see the contract and do the math. If the dues are worth it, sign the contract, right? If they aren't, you don't have to sign for it. As long as the workers are on the same page.” Billy Jarboe, AppleCore Member and Organizer In June 2022, ​​more than 100 Apple store employees in Towson, Maryland, a suburb of Baltimore, voted to unionize by a nearly 2-to-1 margin. Their union is called the Coalition of Organized Retail Employees (or AppleCORE) and they have joined the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). AppleCORE and IAM sent a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook in May 2022 informing him of the decision to organize their union, listing “access to rights we do not currently have” as a driving reason for the move, which has strong support from a majority of the workers. According to Apple CORE's statement, “Apple workers across the country are joining together to help the company live up to its values…Our commitment remains enriching lives by providing customers the best service possible. It's time Apple and our managers acknowledge that commitment by respecting our rights and sitting down with us to negotiate over the issues that matter to us – scheduling, professional development and more. Joining together in union will provide us more power to make Apple better!” EML Publishing had the opportunity to interview Billy Jarboe who is a member of AppleCORE and a key organizer at the Apple store in Towson where he has worked over a decade. During this interview, we discussed: Why employees wanted to organize a union at the Apple store; How organizing began and why people should care, especially those who have never been in a union; Where AppleCore is at in organizing for a contract; Labor restlessness in other Apple stores; Thoughts and lessons learned for others who may want to unionize their workplace; and How people can support the AppleCore efforts. You can learn more about AppleCore at their website (https://acoreunion.org/ and follow them on Twitter (https://twitter.com/acoreunion) and instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acoreunion/).  And you can follow Billy's band Samskara on instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/samskaraband/.  Union Solidarity Forever. ------------------------------------------- About the Labor Solidarity Podcast The Labor Solidarity Podcast highlights the work of labor leaders while discussing historic struggles and the importance of organizing with the goal of building international labor solidarity. Learn more at: https://www.empathymedialab.com/laborsolidarity The Labor Solidarity Podcast is a part of the EML Publishing brands and we are a proud member of The Labor Radio Podcast Network. Learn more:  https://wlo.link/@empathymedialab  #LaborRadioPod #1U #UnionStrong #AppleCore

Big, big epiphanies last week. Joining the Dark Side. Aligning with Cobra Kai. Straightening my posture. This is a two-parter, the next one is coming next week... and then... the final episode of this podcast.

Today's episode is exceptionally long and was recorded in a cemetery. I talk about my latest awareness development and the insights I'm gaining as well as how my moment-to-moment existence is changing in texture. I also play the bongos!*****On "Marie, Myself, & I", Marie LePage discusses their personal intersections and nerdom surrounding: construct awareness, ethical non-monogamy, spiritual/religious abuse, neurodiversity, ADHD, and existence! Marie also coaches along those themes and more. To book a free intro coaching call with Marie, click this link: https://calendly.com/marielepageYour financial support can make a huge impact on my ability to continue in secular activism. You can become a Patreon supporter or make a one-time donation via PayPal. Links are on MMI's website: marielepage.com*** Links*** www.marielepage.comwww.tiktok.com/@marielepage82https://www.facebook.com/marielepage82https://twitter.com/MarieLePage82https://www.instagram.com/marielepage82/

"The Best Kept Secret" every Monday from 7 pm-9 pm (ET) with Host DJ Ben Hop and Co-Host Shai Will. We are showcasing Independent Artist from all over the world. Submit your music for airplay by going to www.excitementradio.com and clicking on the "Submit Music" tab for all the information. To request your favorite Artist or Indie song, call us at 305-749-6004. This episode features music from Peace Marc and Soulrac, Samskara, Hotfrass, Dealxff Ontario, Jourdine Pauline, DaPriince, Mic North, DMoney Martinez, LaBronx James, Smoke Dogg, Blvck Y3Ti, King Solomon, Sean Dro, Jae 24K, DJ Chase, and Lucy, Racquel and Me. Tune in and support new music. (Recorded 6-20-2022)

Girish had a long friendship with the Kannada writer, Vivek Shanbhag, our special guest for this episode. Vivek prods Girish to talk about his challenges with writing contemporary plays. They also talk about his complex relationship with Kannada and finding the right language for what a writer wants to say. Besides readings from Wedding Album and Tughlaq, we also get to listen to short scene from  UR Ananthamurthy's Samskara, a novel that Girish loved dearly. About the Series: In June 2019, a few days before his death, Girish Karnad and Arshia Sattar had extensive conversations about his work, his life, and the concerns that had occupied him over almost sixty years as a writer and a public intellectual. This podcast is a distillation of those freewheeling conversations, a short intellectual biography to celebrate the life and work of one of India's finest playwrights and thinkers. In this series, we hear Girish talk about Kannada literature, existentialism, making of modern Indian theatre, the art and craft of playwriting, and his life as a public intellectual. The series is hosted by Arshia Sattar and Anmol Tikoo, with special guests such as Vivek Shanbhag, Shanta Gokhale, and Sunil Shanbag, who provide the context for Girish's comments. Each episode also contains scenes from his plays read by members of Bangalore's theatre community. The readings show us how closely his philosophical and political ideas were to what he wrote. They also provide an opportunity for audiences, particularly those who might not be already familiar with Girish's works, to experience the power of his work. The title for the series is taken from the song in Hayavadana (ಹಯವದನ), a song which has been musically recreated for us by Pallavi MD and Konarak Reddy. Apart from the fact that Neerina Mele Chitra remains one of Kannada's most beloved ranga geethe, we found it to be particularly evocative as we remember a man who profoundly impacted India's cultural arena in the last half of the 20th century. This podcast series, we hope, will bear witness to Girish Karnad, a man who gave us so much to remember, but also so much to take forward. Supported by Nilekani Philanthropies

In this episode we are joined by award-winning director, choreographer, and writer, Lanre Malaolu. We talk about his experience as a Black actor, his journey into the acting world and his most recent stage production, SAMSKARA. SAMSKARA is an ode to what it means to be a Black man in Britain today. It received 4 stars from the Guardian (and included in their best theatre of 2021) and was chosen as a Time Out London Top pick.Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers with the aim of creating a safe digital space within the community. Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDadsInstagram: @DopeBlackDadsFacebook Page: @DopeBlackDads If you want to get in touch with us, email us at hello@dopeblackdads.org or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join Katie in this tender topic we can all relate to: Self-Talk. We will dive into defining "self-talk," and learning how to differentiate from it. Katie discusses easy methods you can use to neutralize, transmute and work with these inner voices. We will explore neurobiology, cognitive shifts, mythology and awakening the inner spiritual parent.  In this episode you'll hear:    ~ What is self-talk and when do we hear it? ~ How this negative self-talk correlates with shame ~ Difference between Samskara and Vasana ~ Our parts and how they have their own self-talk and how it helps to personify them ~ Helpful ways to differentiate these parts ~ How we take on external voices and appropriate them as our own ~ Ways we can neutralize negative self-talk ~ How not identifying with these thoughts can help with inner peace and overall well being ~ Connect with us on Instagram and let us know what you thought of the episode   Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/ Learn more:   Want to connect? Shoot us a note to info@theshaktischool.com Ayurveda Certification The Shakti School Subscription   HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS   This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you enjoy this show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to:   Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes Write us a review in iTunes Share this show with one friend right now!   It seems simple, but you'd be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes' algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app.   Here's the link to leave us reviews in iTunes.    From my heart to your screen, Katie

There are forty Samskaras to be performed by a Hindu. Death is an important Samskara, I will provide some guidelines with Links. However, the suggestions of the Purohit is to be taken for consideration as some customs vary for each Caste and even in a Caste for a particular Family/Group. General. Those who become Untouchable during the period of Mourning-Theetu The following link is very useful. http://stotraratna.awardspace.com/sruthi/Samkshepa%20dharma%20sastram/vd4.pdf Check list. 1.Inform Family priest, Sastrigal. 2.Keep the body lying head facing South. 3.Light an Oil lamp near the  Head;apply Vibhuti(basmam, not as a paste) 3.Light some Agarbathis to ward off smell. 4.As one is not to cook at Home till the body is taken out,inform relatives for arrangement of food for the day. 5.Inform people who are to be informed. 6.At best the body can be kept for about 10 hours;under special circumstances, it may be kept for 24 hours in an air-conditioned casket. 7.Those who go to the burning ghat must go the next day for the collection of Ashes. 8.Ensure that a Doctor visits and give you a certificate. 9.In the case of Death in a hospital, make sure that the necessary formalities are complied with and a certificate is obtained. 10.Inform the Crematorium about the expected time of the arrival of the body after consulting the Sastrigal. 11.At the Crematorium show the certificate and get a receipt. Some times it will be issued the next day. 12.Get the Death registered . Clarifications on some aspects. 1,One can perform the ceremonies for the first twelve days at specified places, However it is correct to perform all the Rites at Home and it will bring prosperity. 2.The rites for the first ten days may be done from the seventh day , performing the cumulative rites for six days. 3.There is still a custom in the Hindu communities. especially among Brahmins for a  Widow. That of removing the Mangal Sutra or Thaali and breaking of Bangles in Public. This does not have the sanction of the Sastras. The wearing of Thaali is a later custom developed and it does not find a place in Vedic Marriage, The removal of Mangal Sutra may be done some one who is widowed already(preferably elder to the one in question) quietly on the morning of the Eleventh Day,;have the bangles removed and have the Mangal Sutra removed and dropped in a vessel containing  milk. One can perform all functions in the Family including Marriage after the Thirteenth Day, Subasweekara,Gruha  Yajnam, except in the case of Spouse. Wife and children. The Gruha Yajna means you are  permitted to do Yajna. Subasweekaara means you invite Auspiciousness. More at https://ramanisblog-in.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/ramanisblog.in/2013/08/18/mourning-death-theetu-rituals-hinduism-details/amp/?amp_js_v=a6&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQKKAFQArABIIACAw%3D%3D#aoh=16455961322879&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Framanisblog.in%2F2013%2F08%2F18%2Fmourning-death-theetu-rituals-hinduism-details%2F --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ramanispodcast/message

Upanayana is an important Samskara, duty of a Hindu.   The three Varnas, Brahmana, Kshatriya and Vaisya must have this performed.   Read my posts on Samskaras.   The wearing of the sacred thread opens the inner eye.   One becomes a Dwija, born for the second time.   The Upaveeda must remain clean.   It has to be changed periodically.   It is also changed for special occasions like Marriages,Homas,Poojas,Apara Kriyas.   Following is the mantra for changing the Upaveeda.   The removed Upaveeda msu no be deposited in a Garbage bag or thrown out.   It may be deposited ,if you have a Garden,in a small pit.   Otherwise drop it in a pit, close it in any clan place.     a.Aachamanam:Shuklaam Bharadharam……….      Santhaye b.Om Bhoo…………..Bhoorbhavaswarom c.Mamo patha samastha duritha kshya dwara sri paameshwara preethyartham Sroutha smartha vihitha sadachara  nithya karmaanushtanaa yogyatha sidhyartham  brhma teja abhivrudyartham yagnopaveetha dharanam karishye. d.Yagnopaveetha  dharana maha manthrasya   Parabrhma rishi(Touch forehead)   Trushtup chanda (touch below nose)   Paramathma devatha (touch heart) e.Yagnopaveetha dharane viniyoga Wear Poonal one by one by reciting(poonal should be held by both hands, the tie in the poonal being held above by the right hand facing upwards) Yagnopaveetham paramam pavithram  praja pathe, Yat sahajam purasthad aayushyam Agriyam prathi muncha shubram yagnopaveetham balamasthu theja. f.After wearing all poonals one by one  do Aachamanam g.Remove the old poonals  and break them to pieces by reciting Upaveetham bhinna thanthum jeernam kasmala dooshitham, visrujami na hi brahma-varcho deerghayurastu me h.Do aachamanam. Summary meaning: I wear the white yagnopavitha that is purifying , which was born along with brahma, which is capable of increasing life .I am sure this would give glory and strength to me.I am destroying the dirty , soiled yasgnopavita .   Om That Sat, Brahmarpanamasthu. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ramanispodcast/message

We learn from some of the most successful people. Nils Michael's leadership has brought him extraordinary results and he created that with people. He was the Head of A400M Retrofit at Airbus Defense and Space and he now heads Center of Competence for Programme/Project Management (PM). Listen to this episode to hear what key factors have contributed to Nils' success with teams and projects. Key Points from this Episode: Start journaling. You'll be surprised by how much clearer you will be when writing ideas down. Journaling also forces you to reflect on what is happening and how best to move forward. Foster a sense of belonging for your team. Bring the organization's purpose to the individual level. Team building is necessary for every team. And it keeps motivation up on the project throughout. An example of this could be to come together as a team to support a charity that everyone can connect to. Remember to celebrate hard - you work hard, make sure you take adequate time to celebrate those successes and failures as a team. You always need to be yourself and be able to look into the mirror with pride. If you start acting not within your values, then that creates a problem. Don't fall into the mode of compliance and control. Believe in yourself and your team. Remember that change does not happen overnight. That doesn't mean that we need to give up. Being a good project manager is being a good leader. Change should be considered positive, look forward to it. We hope you liked this episode! We've written up a wonderful article based on this interview, it is in our latest issue of Samskara magazine. I hope you will subscribe https://meetmypotential.com/samskara/ (here)!  About Nils https://www.linkedin.com/in/nils-michael-mba-820b33/ (Nils Michael) is the Vice President Head Of Programme Management at Airbus Defense and Space. Prior to that he was the VP of A400M Retrofit & MRO Programmes. He has a history of working in the European aviation and aerospace industry. He was part of the German Air Force for 10 years.  Thanks for listening and stay cool! Visit the show website at (http://www.meetmypotential.com) Follow me on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepanatarajan/)

This podcast episode is about Samskaras or Sanskaras. The Sanskrit word Samskara can be translated as " mental impressions, recollections, or psychological imprints".The world we see is from the vail of these mental impressions. Many times we react before even we realize that we are reacting. This is because of our Samskaras. Wisdom of yoga tells us, awareness is the first key. Once we realize our reactions, we can act on them. Visit  http://www.sunitayoga.com/ to download 4 audio meditations,Gentle yoga sessions, and Ayurveda dosha or constitution quiz. If you like what I am offering please support meFollow Sunita on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sunita_patil/ for up to date Support the show Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sunitayoga)

If sweat begins to pour the moment you step at the front of the class or set up your selfie stick to go live on IG, or maybe even at the thought of either of those to stressful situations, this episode is for you! Take a deep breath and a listen in for how to release these deeply-held patterns and move forward with confidence. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marketingoffthemat/support

Welcome back to our Samskara series. There's nothing like a pandemic, lock down and isolation to make you reevaluate what's important, amiright? So throughout this month Instead of getting all twisted up with goal setting & behavior change we're Shifting perspective on habits. Instead of looking at behavior from outside we're excavating the deep internal patterns of survival, tension and emotion that support and direct our habits and in today's episode we're looking at some of our habits & shadow patterns around nutrition and food.Try the Happy Belly Recipes Here!Let's work together!

Hiten Shah (@hnshah) is a startup investor and the co-founder of FYI, a company that has developed research-based software to help people find their documents as quickly as possible. In this talk, we explore the connection that is gradually flourishing between two seemingly distinct worlds: Technology and Spirituality. Hiten has a lot of insights to share and is keen to delve into the many different ways in which computers, the human condition, and business intertwine with each other. If you're interested in either of these topics, you can't miss this one. Follow along: (04:33) - Is the human experience necessarily a spiritual one? (08:20) - Hiten's personal experience with the internet (12:06) - What is Hiten's view on the relationship between technology and spirituality? (16:57) - Shadow work: what is it? (22:45) - Samskara, energy body and the essence of observation (29:18) - Judgment vs. Discernment (33:07) - What is Hiten most excited about right now? (37:05) - Start, Grow, Scale - the changing nature of a business (42:22) - How relevant is memorization in the face of unlimited digital storage? (48:27) - What does Hiten think about predicting the future impact of technology? (51:42) - What projects is Hiten currently working on? (54:17) - Hiten's relationship with stress and creativity Please subscribe to Crazy Wisdom wherever you listen to podcasts, and leave us a rating and review in Apple Podcasts.