Podcasts about Swami

When unable to follow Swami in a family setupThis is a series that was aired on Radio Sai Asia Stream (Prasanthi Stream now) in 2016-17. The host replies to questions on practising spirituality in daily life based on Bhagawan's timeless message. The questions were received from an audience that varied in age, profession, and cultural background.

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 5 Texts 35-36 vicitraṁ tasya kāruṇya- bharaṁ santatam āpnuvan vasaṁs tatra mahānanda- pūrān anubhavāmi yān teṣāṁ nirūpaṇaṁ kartuṁ vācā cittena vā janaḥ brahmāyuṣāpi kaḥ śakto bhagavad-bhaktimān api TRANSLATION While residing there in Dvārakā I constantly, abundantly received Lord Kṛṣṇa's wonderful mercy. I tasted such a flood of supreme ecstasy that no one could tell of it in words, or even think of it within the mind, not even a pure devotee of the Lord with a lifetime of Brahmā.

Palestras completas e trechos selecionados de discursos deSwami B. V. Tripurari traduzidos para a língua portuguesa.  Tradução simultânea das aulas de domingo  pelo seu discípulo: Jivadaya Krsna Das.Áudio na voz do seu discípulo: Prema Mantra Das. Swami B. V. Tripurari é um mestre espiritual da tradição Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava. Ele é discípulo de Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Recebeu sua primeira iniciação em 1972 e entrou na ordem de vida renunciada — sannyasa — em 1975. Após a partida de Srila Prabhupada, Swami Tripurari refugiou-se em Srila B. R. Sridhara Deva Goswami, um renomado irmão espiritual de seu mestre. Atualmente, Swami Tripurari reside em Audarya Ashram, na Califórnia, Estados Unidos, onde se dedica à escrita, ao ensino e à orientação de seus estudantes. Ele também viaja pelo mundo compartilhando seus ensinamentos, visitando paísescomo Brasil, Chile, Polônia e Inglaterra. Para saber mais sobre sua vida, ensinamentos, livros e palestras, por favor, visite os links abaixo:Site oficial ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠swamitripurari.com.br⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Acompanhe o canal do Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SwamiTripurari-Portugu%C3%AAs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Let's know what you liked and learnt! As AI takes on more of the coding, where can software engineers make the biggest difference?In this episode of ContraMinds, engineering leader and researcher Annie Vella joins Swami to explore a shift from writing code to understanding business problems, working closer to customers, and guiding AI to build software that meets their needs. Drawing on her research, Annie introduces “supervisory engineering”: directing AI, evaluating its output, and correcting it. She also examines a growing tension: engineers need experience to judge AI-generated code, but how do they gain that experience when AI does more of the work?A conversation about the future of engineering, the limits of manual code review, and why human judgment matters as much as ever.5 Key TakeawaysMove closer to the business: Understand customer needs and decide which problems software should solve.Build skills in supervising AI: Direct, evaluate, and correct its work.Rethink quality assurance: Manual code review cannot keep pace with AI-generated output.Keep developing expertise: Engineers need practical experience to judge whether AI's work is sound.Retain human judgment: Faster code generation doesn't guarantee the right solution.About Annie VellaAnnie Vella is an engineering leader, researcher, and advisor with more than two decades of experience across nearly a dozen industries and four countries. Formerly a Distinguished Engineer at Westpac New Zealand, she now works independently at the intersection of AI adoption, governance, software engineering, and systems thinking. Her research explores how AI coding assistants are reshaping engineers' work, skills, and careers, and she writes and speaks internationally on the future of the profession.Timestamps00:00 Introduction02:53 How Is AI Changing Software Engineering?05:26 What Does a Software Engineer's New Role Look Like?09:16 If AI Does the Work, How Will Engineers Gain Experience?14:37 How Do We Ensure Quality When AI Generates Code Faster Than Humans Can Review It?20:32 Will Engineers Move From Writing Code to Solving Business Problems?26:29 Will Tomorrow's Software Engineers Become Systems Engineers?33:28 What Makes Software Engineering Feel Like a Passion Rather Than a Job?

Swami Sarvadevananda, the Minister in charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California, gave this talk on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AUDIOBOOK - Mahabharata por SWAMI PURISWAMI PURI (Srila Bhaktivedanta Puri Goswami Maharaj) é monge renunciante há 26 anos, mestre espiritual do Vaisnavismo e discípulo de Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Goswami Maharaj. Construiu um monastério no sul de Minas Gerais onde se pratica bhakti yoga, a yoga da devoção. Sua dedicação, amizade e simplicidade o tornou muito querido, recebendo a todos que tem ido tomar refúgio nesse belo espaço chamado Vrinda Bhumi.CONHEÇA MAIS sobre SWAMI PURI (B.V Puri Goswami Mahārāja)Instagram: / bvpuri Facebook: / swamipuri64 Site Oficial: http://www.swamipuri.com.brCANAL DO YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2FhOypSOtH-y8D5PonB2aQGrupo Bhakti Dharma no Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LHY4w0pIkCt...ACOMPANHE-NOS NAS REDES SOCIAIS - SEMEANDO DEVOÇÃO: https://harmonizesuavida.my.canva.site/semeandodevocao

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 5 Text 25 tābhyām amūbhiś ca sa-lajjam āvṛtaḥ kumāra-vargair api śobhito 'viśat prāsādam ātmīyam athāsanottame nihnutya bhāvaṁ niṣasāda hṛṣṭa-vat TRANSLATION With His two mothers and all these queens surrounding Him shyly, the Lord entered His palace, followed also by several groups of young sons, who added to the splendor of that procession. Within His palace, He concealed the emotions He was feeling, and with apparent pleasure He sat down on the best of thrones.

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AUDIOBOOK - Mahabharata por SWAMI PURISWAMI PURI (Srila Bhaktivedanta Puri Goswami Maharaj) é monge renunciante há 26 anos, mestre espiritual do Vaisnavismo e discípulo de Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Goswami Maharaj. Construiu um monastério no sul de Minas Gerais onde se pratica bhakti yoga, a yoga da devoção. Sua dedicação, amizade e simplicidade o tornou muito querido, recebendo a todos que tem ido tomar refúgio nesse belo espaço chamado Vrinda Bhumi.CONHEÇA MAIS sobre SWAMI PURI (B.V Puri Goswami Mahārāja)Instagram: / bvpuri Facebook: / swamipuri64 Site Oficial: http://www.swamipuri.com.brCANAL DO YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2FhOypSOtH-y8D5PonB2aQGrupo Bhakti Dharma no Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LHY4w0pIkCt...ACOMPANHE-NOS NAS REDES SOCIAIS - SEMEANDO DEVOÇÃO: https://harmonizesuavida.my.canva.site/semeandodevocao

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 5 Text 26 taṁ śrī-yaśodākhila-gopa-sundarī- gopārbha-vargair iva bhūṣitaṁ tv aham paśyan samakṣaṁ dhṛta-veṇum ātmano dhyeyaṁ punar harṣa-bhareṇa mohitaḥ TRANSLATION But I saw the Lord appearing before me as if adorned by the company of Śrī Yaśodā and all the beautiful young gopīs and many young cowherd boys. Seeing the object of my meditation holding my flute in His hand, I again fainted, overwhelmed by delight.

Palestras completas e trechos selecionados de discursos deSwami B. V. Tripurari traduzidos para a língua portuguesa.  Tradução simultânea das aulas de domingo  pelo seu discípulo: Jivadaya Krsna Das.Áudio na voz do seu discípulo: Prema Mantra Das. Swami B. V. Tripurari é um mestre espiritual da tradição Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava. Ele é discípulo de Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Recebeu sua primeira iniciação em 1972 e entrou na ordem de vida renunciada — sannyasa — em 1975. Após a partida de Srila Prabhupada, Swami Tripurari refugiou-se em Srila B. R. Sridhara Deva Goswami, um renomado irmão espiritual de seu mestre. Atualmente, Swami Tripurari reside em Audarya Ashram, na Califórnia, Estados Unidos, onde se dedica à escrita, ao ensino e à orientação de seus estudantes. Ele também viaja pelo mundo compartilhando seus ensinamentos, visitando paísescomo Brasil, Chile, Polônia e Inglaterra. Para saber mais sobre sua vida, ensinamentos, livros e palestras, por favor, visite os links abaixo:Site oficial ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠swamitripurari.com.br⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Acompanhe o canal do Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SwamiTripurari-Portugu%C3%AAs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 5 Text 22 śvaśrūṁ puras-kṛtya sa-rohiṇīkāṁ śrī-devakīṁ sāṣṭa-śatottarāṇi prabhuṁ sahasrāṇy atha ṣoḍaśāgre ‘bhyayuḥ sa-bhṛtyāḥ pramudā mahiṣyaḥ TRANSLATION The Lord's 16,108 queens happily followed their husband, along with their maidservants. And in front the queens placed their mothers-in-law, Śrī Devakī and Rohiṇī.

Swami Chidbrahmananda gave this talk on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AUDIOBOOK - Mahabharata por SWAMI PURISWAMI PURI (Srila Bhaktivedanta Puri Goswami Maharaj) é monge renunciante há 26 anos, mestre espiritual do Vaisnavismo e discípulo de Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Goswami Maharaj. Construiu um monastério no sul de Minas Gerais onde se pratica bhakti yoga, a yoga da devoção. Sua dedicação, amizade e simplicidade o tornou muito querido, recebendo a todos que tem ido tomar refúgio nesse belo espaço chamado Vrinda Bhumi.CONHEÇA MAIS sobre SWAMI PURI (B.V Puri Goswami Mahārāja)Instagram: / bvpuri Facebook: / swamipuri64 Site Oficial: http://www.swamipuri.com.brCANAL DO YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2FhOypSOtH-y8D5PonB2aQGrupo Bhakti Dharma no Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LHY4w0pIkCt...ACOMPANHE-NOS NAS REDES SOCIAIS - SEMEANDO DEVOÇÃO: https://harmonizesuavida.my.canva.site/semeandodevocao

Trechos dos livros “Living by the Words of Bhagavan” e “Final Talks”, de Annamalai Swami.Annamalai Swami (1906 - 1995), foi um mestre de Advaita Vedanta, discípulo direto de Sri Ramana Maharshi.Em 1938, após dez anos de trabalho e devoção, Sri Ramana pediu a Annamalai Swami para que deixasse o Ashram e se dedicasse exclusivamente à meditação solitária de Atma Vichara. Ele então se mudou para uma casa nas proximidades onde praticou a auto investigação por décadas e, finalmente, através do serviço devotado a Bhagavan e rigorosa prática de sādhana, alcançou a Auto-Realização.Seu ensino em linguagem simples tornaram-se conselhos valiosos aos buscadores, pois sua experiência direta deu-lhe o conhecimento prático sobre como obter sucesso na Auto-Realização através da auto inquirição.

Six Secrets to Spirituality | S.B. Keshava Swami at Think Gita | August 2026 by Wisdom That Breathes by Keshava Maharaja

Investigating Happiness: 4th Talk by Swami Sarvapriyananda during the Spiritual Retreat at Santhom Grove, Wesburn, Victoria, Australia on 18 August 2026 organized by Vedanta Centre of Melbourne.

AUDIOBOOK - Mahabharata por SWAMI PURISWAMI PURI (Srila Bhaktivedanta Puri Goswami Maharaj) é monge renunciante há 26 anos, mestre espiritual do Vaisnavismo e discípulo de Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Goswami Maharaj. Construiu um monastério no sul de Minas Gerais onde se pratica bhakti yoga, a yoga da devoção. Sua dedicação, amizade e simplicidade o tornou muito querido, recebendo a todos que tem ido tomar refúgio nesse belo espaço chamado Vrinda Bhumi.CONHEÇA MAIS sobre SWAMI PURI (B.V Puri Goswami Mahārāja)Instagram: / bvpuri Facebook: / swamipuri64 Site Oficial: http://www.swamipuri.com.brCANAL DO YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2FhOypSOtH-y8D5PonB2aQGrupo Bhakti Dharma no Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LHY4w0pIkCt...ACOMPANHE-NOS NAS REDES SOCIAIS - SEMEANDO DEVOÇÃO: https://harmonizesuavida.my.canva.site/semeandodevocao

The Gifts of Grace from GaneshaLord Ganesha is an indelible part of every student's life in Bhagawan's educational institutions. Be it the college campus, the hostel, the prayer hall, the dining hall or the auditorium, every sacred space has its own Ganesha. No initiative begins without invoking His blessings.But what is most endearing is the bond that so many students forge with Ganesha in Swami's institutions. For them, Ganesha is a Living Presence, a go-to friend for every problem, prayer, challenge or wish. The way they have experienced His grace and continue to feel His abounding love is truly moving.In this Satsang, B. Mallikeswaran, a senior alumnus of Bhagawan's college who now serves at the Sri Sathya Sai Senior Boys' Hostel, offers a glimpse into this special bond between Ganesha and Swami's students.

In today's sanga, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations from his recent studies and travels.

Swami Mahayogananda gave this talk on Sunday, September 13, 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The following is a recording of Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami's Vyāsa-pūjā address, given on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

In today's sanga, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations from his Vyasa-puja from the previous day.

In this video Swami reflects on a conversation he had with a friend during this summer's Just Love Festival. The conversation centered around our inability to stand by our choices in life, with genuine acceptance and contentment. People that should be speaking of love, gratitude and the celebration of life, so often fall into the trap of complaining and victimhood to earn the pity and compassion of others, while hiding from their own responsibility and agency. Swami offers important perspectives and advice for how to tackle the issue!Connect with the Community:

Jis Ke Sir Upar Tu Swami, ਜਿਸ ਕੇ ਸਿਰ ਊਪਰਿ ਤੂੰ ਸੁਆਮੀ (Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ang 749 Sabad 2048)

'Why Fear When I Am Here' - Has Been My Guide The Honourable Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court, Justice Soumen Sen, was blessed to preside over the Onam celebrations at Prasanthi Nilayam in August 2026. He delivered an inspiring address to the devotees gathered in Sai Kulwant Hall on the evening of August 26, wherein he reflected on the profound relevance and enduring power of Swami's message for peace, harmony, and stability in the world, particularly in the challenging times we live in today.Later, in a brief and deeply nostalgic conversation, Justice Soumen Sen, along with Madam Sharmila Sen, took a walk down memory lane and recalled his first darshan of Bhagawan and the divine protection and grace of Bhagawan that he has experienced throughout his life.Madam Sharmila Sen, too, shared a cherished memory from her association with Bhagawan. She narrated how she had served as a Sevadal at the Sri Sathya Sai General Hospital in the 1990s and recalled a special moment of interaction with Swami during that period. That brief yet profound encounter, she said, continues to remain the most cherished moment of her life.Their recollections offer a touching glimpse into the deep and personal bond that devotees experience with Bhagawan -one that transcends time and continues to live on through cherished memories, gratitude, and unwavering faith.

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 5 Text 12 tiṣṭhan puraḥ śrī-garuḍo 'sti taṁ stuvan pādābja-saṁvāhana-kṛt tathoddhavaḥ rahasya-vārtābhir asau priyābhiḥ santoṣayann asti nijeśvaraṁ tam TRANSLATION Śrī Garuḍa stood before the Lord, glorifying Him with prayers. And Uddhava massaged the Lord's lotus feet and pleased Him with affectionate intimate remarks.

Bhagavad Gita for All: 3rd Talk by Swami Sarvapriyanandaduring Spiritual Retreat at Santhom Grove, Wesburn, Victoria, Australia on 18August 2026 organized by Vedanta Centre of Melbourne.

‘Music is My Way to Peace Within Myself'

Swami Vedarupananda gave this talk on Sunday, September 6, 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finding Peace: Second Talk by Swami Sarvapriyananda during Spiritual Retreat at Santhom Grove, Wesburn, Victoria, Australia on 17 August 2026 organized by Vedanta Centre of Melbourne.

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 5 Text 1 śrī-gopa-kumāra uvāca atha tatra gato vipraiḥ kiyadbhir māthuraiḥ saha yādavān krīḍato 'drākṣaṁ saṅghaśaḥ sa-kumārakān TRANSLATION Śrī Gopa-kumāra said: I then went to Dvārakā. There I saw various groups of Yādavas, along with their children. They were accompanied by some brāhmaṇas of Mathurā and were enjoying themselves.

The Inner World | S.B. Keshava Swami at Ramco, in Nairobi, Kenya | July 2026 by Wisdom That Breathes by Keshava Maharaja

May 30, 1999Los Angeles

SWAMI DANIEL HAS SPOKEN! The crystal ball is out, and it's time to predict the 2026 Pittsburgh Steelers season! Before the regular season kicks off, I'm putting my predictions ON THE RECORD. We're talking wins and losses, MVPs, breakout players, rookies, starting lineup changes, and a few BOLD predictions that might have Steelers Nation calling me crazy! On today's State of the Steelers:

In today’s saṅga, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations about his spiritual master, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda, on the day of his appearance.

Spiritualizing Life: Talk by Swami Sarvapriyananda during Spiritual Retreat at Santhom Grove, Wesburn, Victoria, Australia on 17 August 2026 organized by Vedanta Centre of Melbourne.

Let's know what you liked and learnt! What if more than a century of self-help advice could be distilled into just 12 practical approaches?In this episode of ContraMinds, Swami speaks with clinical psychologist and author Jeremy Stevenson about The 12 Levers, the evidence-based toolkit he co-authored with Dr Spencer Greenberg. After analysing more than 100 self-help books, 23 therapeutic approaches and hundreds of research papers, they discovered that the most useful techniques consistently fall within 12 broad levers.Jeremy shares his journey from international finance to clinical psychology and explains how his own struggles with approval-seeking shaped his interest in self-compassion and social anxiety.The conversation explores why values should come before goals, how to translate those values into everyday action, and why productivity is about more than time and efficiency. Jeremy also discusses the Productivity Equation, VAST goals, habits, choice points, feedback loops, and the connection between the mind and body.A practical conversation for professionals who want to work with greater clarity, make better choices and focus their effort on what genuinely matters. 5 Key Takeaways1. Define your values before setting goals. Goals shaped by other people's expectations rarely remain motivating or fulfilling.2. Productivity is time × efficiency × importance. Working faster matters, but choosing work that genuinely matters can create the greatest improvement.3. Approval-seeking turns interaction into performance. Letting go of constant external validation allows professionals to communicate more authentically and confidently.4. Values become meaningful only through action. Goals, habits, everyday choice points and regular reviews turn guiding principles into observable behaviour.5. Treat personal development as an experiment. Understand the problem, choose an evidence-based technique, test it and adjust based on the results.About JeremyJeremy Stevenson is a clinical psychologist, researcher at Sparkwave and co-author of The 12 Levers, written with mathematician and entrepreneur Dr Spencer Greenberg. Before moving into psychology, Jeremy studied international finance. His work explores practical, evidence-based techniques for understanding behaviour, clarifying personal values, improving productivity and creating meaningful change. In The 12 Levers, he and Spencer distil insights from more than 100 self-help books, multiple therapeutic approaches and hundreds of research papers into one accessible psychological toolkit.Timestamps00:00 Cold Opening05:41 I Wanted to Help Other People Do This07:48 Self-Compassion Can Ease Social Anxiety13:56 100 Self-Help Books, Distilled Into 12 Levers17:30 Approval-Seeking Turns Connection Into Performance21:43 Productivity Means Creating More of What You Value26:31 You Cannot Always Choose What Matters29:23 Your Values Give You Direction34:08 Step Off the Treadmill and Reset41:06 Let Values Come Before Goals48:51 Every Choice Moves You Toward Your Values50:37 Review What You Can Actually Control57:03 Your Mind and Body Are Connected1:02:24 First Understand, Then Intervene#The12Levers, #JeremyStevenson, #Productivity, #Psychology, #PersonalDevelopment, #ProfessionalGrowth, #EvidenceBased, #GoalSetting, #IntrinsicValues, #ContraMindsPodcastThis episode was made possible by the great folks at https://goaffortless.ai.⁠Effortless⁠ has been designed to be user-friendly, aiding you in your journey to streamline financial tasks. Experience the convenience of achieving e-Invoicing and E-way Bill Generation in just a couple of clicks, simplifying your business processes.

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 4 Text 263 śrī-bhagavān uvāca bho gopa-nandana suhṛt-tama sādhu sādhu snehaṁ vidhāya bhavatā vijayaḥ kṛto 'tra viśramyatām alam alaṁ bahubhiḥ prayāsair etair na duḥkhaya ciraṁ nija-bāndhavaṁ mām TRANSLATION The Supreme Lord said: My dear son of a cowherd, my best friend, well done! Well done! By showing such affection you have conquered Me. Enough with all this exertion. Now just relax. You have made Me, your dear friend, unhappy for long enough.

Conversation Session on Mindfulness. Meditation and Consciousness Studies organised by Vedanta Centre of Melbourne on 16 August 2026 at Springvale City Hall, Victoria, Australia. The speakers were Prof. Craig Hassed, and Swami Sarvapriyananda. The session was moderated by Mr. Goutam Basak.Swami Sarvapriyananda is the Minister and spiritual leader of the Vedanta Society of New York whose clear and compelling talks on Advaita Vedanta inspire spiritual seekers around the world.A mindfulness meditation teacher of 31 years, Associate Professor Dr. Craig Hassed OAM has been working within the Faculty of Medicine at Monash University since 1989. There he developed and integrated into the medical curriculum the world's first mindfulness-based healthy lifestyle course. He was also the founding president of Meditation Australia and the Association's first member.

In this special lecture delivered during the 2026 Gurupurnima celebrations at Shree Peetha Nilaya, Swami speaks about the 5 different stages a spiritual seeker will progress through in their relationship with their Satguru. Drawing parallels between the role of the teacher and life itself, Swami explains how to best navigate and understand each stage, giving concrete examples and insights into how to ultimately take their relationship with their guru and with themselves to the next level!Connect with the Community:

Swami Mahayogananda gave this talk on Sunday, August 30, 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 4 Text 254 sugrīvāṅgada-jāmbavat-prabhṛtibhis tatropaviṣṭaṁ sukhaṁ śrīmantaṁ madhurair naraiś ca bharataṁ śatrughna-yuktaṁ puraḥ dṛṣṭvāhaṁ raghunātham eva nitarāṁ matvā stuvaṁs tat-stavaiḥ karṇau tena pidhāya dāsya-parayā vācā niṣiddho muhuḥ TRANSLATION There before me I saw Bharata — with Śatrughna — seated comfortably with monkeys like Sugrīva, Aṅgada, and Jāmbavān and surrounded by many handsome men. Thinking Bharata to be Rāmacandra, Lord of the Raghus, I recited prayers addressed to that Lord. But Bharata covered His ears and repeatedly forbade me to continue, saying “I am only a servant.”

Annamalai Swami ouvre cet enseignement par une parabole saisissante : un homme riche, ayant consacré toute sa vie à accumuler des biens qu'il ne pourra emporter à sa mort, se voit remettre le « bâton de l'idiot » par celui que tout le monde tenait pour simple d'esprit.S'ensuit une réponse profonde à une question que beaucoup se posent : pourquoi la pratique spirituelle ne semble-t-elle porter aucun fruit ? Annamalai Swami explique que l'auto-investigation (self-enquiry) exige un engagement total et continu — non une dévotion à temps partiel. L'ignorance du Soi, accumulée sur de nombreuses vies, ne se dissipe pas sans un effort soutenu et résolu.À travers les images de la lumière chassant les ténèbres, du fleuve rejoignant l'océan, et de la braise séparée de son foyer, il nous invite à comprendre que le jiva — le soi individuel — ne trouvera ni paix ni bonheur tant qu'il ne sera pas retourné à sa source : le Soi, Shiva, l'océan sans rivages. Bibliographie: Annamalai Swami - Final Talks - Editions David Godman(https://archive.org/details/annamalaiswamifinaltalksdavidgodman_610_m)Musique: Bruno Léger (https://www.youtube.com/@InnerPeace_s1 )Traduction, narration et réalisation: Bruno LégerProduction: Les mécènes du Vieux SagePuisse la lumière des Maîtres toucher un nombre infini de cœurs,Puissent tous les êtres, visibles et invisibles, proches et lointains, humains et non humains, être libérés et heureux.OM Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 4 Text 240 prāg ayodhyābhigamane sad-upāyam imaṁ śṛṇu śrī-rāmacandra-pādābja- sevaika-rasikair matam TRANSLATION But first hear from me about an excellent method for approaching Ayodhyā, a method approved by those whose only taste is for service at Lord Rāmacandra's lotus feet.

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 4 Text 234 śakyaṁ na tad-bhāva-viśeṣa-tattvaṁ nirvaktum asmābhir atho na yogyam bhakti-pravṛtty-artha-paraiḥ prabhoḥ sac- chāstrair ivājñeṣu viruddha-vat syāt TRANSLATION We are not able to describe completely this special ecstatic state, nor is it proper for us to do so. And even if the most perfect of scriptures, those dedicated to promoting devotional service, were to describe it in detail, the effect on ignorant people would be contrary.

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 4 Text 227 manye mahā-preṣṭha-janānuvaśyatā na duḥkha-doṣau vidadhīta kaucana kintu pramodaṁ nija-bhakta-vatsala- tvādīn mahā-kīrti-guṇāṁs tanoti sā TRANSLATION In my opinion, the Lord's coming under the control of His dearmost servants creates no unhappiness or fault of any kind. Rather, it creates great joy and broadcasts such glorious qualities of the Lord as His affectionate concern for His devotees.

Selected teachings from Chuang Tzu excerpted from 'The Complete Works of Chuang Tzu' - translated by Burton Watson. Chuang Tzu (Zhuangzi) c. 369–286 BCE was one of ancient China's greatest Daoist sages. Living during the turbulent Warring States period, he rejected worldly ambition and chose a life of simplicity, freedom and contemplation. His teachings are filled with brilliant paradoxes, humour and stories that challenge our deepest assumptions about reality, identity and the self.His timeless work, the Zhuangzi, points toward a life of effortless harmony with the Dao—and freedom from the limitations of the thinking mind. His teaching invites us to let go of fixed ideas, surrender our struggle with life, and awaken to the freedom of simply being.Music: Swami Madhuram (Time for Peace) - with thanks to Swami for his beautiful gifting of music for this channel.https://insighttimer.com/swamimadhuram

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