POPULARITY
Categories
How do you hold onto a spiritual tradition after being deeply disappointed by the people who represent it? That's a question Swami Padmanabha — a Hindu monk, teacher and author of Evolution in Divine Love — has had to wrestle with more than once. Rather than walking away, those experiences led him into a deeper exploration of authority, uncertainty, love and the possibility that healthy traditions are those that continue to evolve.In this conversation, Tim and Swami explore what it means to stay rooted without becoming rigid, to question without becoming cynical, and to remain open to wisdom wherever it is found. Along the way they discover some surprising resonances between Hinduism and Christianity, and ask whether the future of religion might depend less on having all the answers and more on learning how to keep growing.After the interview, Tim is joined by Nick to reflect on what stayed with them most. From caring for God as though God were a child, to learning from other faith traditions without losing your own roots, they explore where Swami's vision resonated, where it challenged them, and the questions they're still left pondering.Interview starts at 12m 48sBooks, quotes, links →The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful and wonderful listeners. By supporting us, you gain access to Nomad's online spaces—like the Beloved Listener Lounge, Enneagram Lounge, and Book Club—as well as bonus episodes such as Nomad Contemplations, Homegrown Conversations, and Nomad Revisited.If you'd like to join our lovely community of supporters, head over to our Patreon page. You might even be rewarded with a Nomad pen or our coveted Beloved Listener mug!If a monthly commitment isn't possible right now, a one-off donation is always deeply appreciated—you can do that here.Looking to connect with others nearby? Check out the Listener Map or join our Nomad Gathering Facebook group.And if you're up for sharing your own story, we regularly post reflections from listeners on our blog—all with the hope of fostering deeper understanding, connection and supportive relationships. If you'd like to share your story on the blog, contact us for more information here.
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
People often ask Swami a very specific question: "What kind of God do you believe in?" But in truth, they aren't just asking for a name. They are asking about the fundamental nature of the "type" of God he believes in.Today, modern seekers are often forced into a frustrating dilemma. As the famed historian Yuval Noah Harari points out, society seems to present us with only two options: the "Mystery God" (a vague, unknowable cosmic energy that asks nothing of us) or the "Lawgiver God" (a petty cosmic dictator obsessed with micromanaging our daily lives and punishing our mistakes).It is completely understandable why so many people — including Harari himself — run away from the Lawgiver God. When religion is used to control or oppress, rejecting it is a profound survival mechanism. Hence the rise of the "spiritual but not religious" movement.But is this a false choice? In our justified rush to escape this "Cosmic Dictator", have we accidentally over-corrected into a state of personal comfort and complacency masquerading as spirituality and "seeking"?In this video, Swami deconstructs this potential ego trap. We explore the lost etymology of the word "religion" and its connection to yoga, and we look at how the Bhagavad Gita offers a solution to Harari's false binary. It presents God not as a giver of absolute laws backed by the threat of eternal damnation, but rather as an offerer of a user manual for our consciousness, backed by the endless patience , mercy and love that we all intuitively associate with the true figure of God.Connect with the Community:
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
Are You a Devotee of Sri Sathya Sai Baba? Mr Chandramohan Sitaraman is the Director and Group President – Corporate Affairs at TAFE (Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited), Chennai. A seasoned corporate leader with over three decades of experience, he joined TAFE in 1999 and played a pivotal role in the company's landmark acquisitions, including the Eicher tractor, engine, and gears businesses. He has also served as Chairman of CII Tamil Nadu and Vice Chairman of the CII Chennai Zone. A humble and devoted follower of Bhagawan, his association with Swami dates back to the 1990s. When Bhagawan visited the TAFE office in Madurai in 2009, He asked Mr Chandramohan just one simple question. Though the interaction lasted only a few moments, it became a life-defining turning point. What was Bhagawan's question, and how did it transform the course of his life? This Satsang will inspire us to reflect on the true purpose of our lives and how to make the very most of every day that remains of our lives.
Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 4 Text 147 te ca sarve 'tra vaikuṇṭhe śrī-nārāyaṇam īśvaram tat-tad-varṇādi-yuktātma- deva-rūpaṁ vicakṣate TRANSLATION In Vaikuṇṭha each devotee sees the Supreme Lord Śrī Nārāyaṇa in the form of the particular Lord he worships, with suitable complexion and other qualities.
Download my meditation and wellness app, Swa:aha.https://app.level.game/?c=zSbmYnWatch the Previous Swami Yo Podcast Here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYFOuxBvTtQCheck out BeerBiceps SkillHouse Courses Here - https://linktr.ee/bbskillhouseFor all BeerBiceps vlog content Watch Life Of BeerBiceps - https://www.youtube.com/@LifeOfBeerBicepsShare your guest suggestions hereMail - connect@beerbiceps.comLink - https://forms.gle/aoMHY9EE3Cg3Tqdx9Follow BeerBiceps SkillHouse's Social Media Handles:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeerBicepsSkillHouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beerbiceps_skillhouseWebsite : https://beerbicepsskillhouse.inFor any other queries EMAIL: support@beerbicepsskillhouse.comIn case of any payment-related issues, kindly write to support@tagmango.comFollow Swami Yo's Social Media Handles:-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swami_yo07/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SWAMIYO07/Website: https://swamiyo.in/In this 522nd episode of The Ranveer Show, we are joined by Swami Yo, one of India's most respected spiritual teachers, for one of the deepest conversations we've ever had on spirituality, karma, destiny, Mahavatar Babaji, Sanatan Dharma, and the unseen dimensions of human life.In this conversation, we talk about Swami Yo's extraordinary life journey from leaving behind a life of material success to spending years in prison as part of what he describes as his "Bandhan Yog." We discuss karmic bombs, Guru Kripa, Rahu Mahadasha, meditation, addiction, detachment, the purpose of suffering, Mahavidyas, Bhagavad Gita, tantra, aliens through the lens of Sanatan Dharma, parallel realities, and what the future holds for humanity. This podcast is a must-watch for anyone interested in spirituality, Sanatan Dharma, meditation, karma, consciousness, and the deeper truths of existence.00:00 – Swami Yo On TRS03:42 – Lessons from Criticism08:16 – Karmic Bombs Explained10:00 – From Dubai to Sanyas12:50 – 7 Years of Sadhana in Jail22:00 – Beating Addiction & Finding Bliss25:50 – Rahu Mahadasha Explained36:00 – Moksha & Rebirth40:15 – The Next 1,000 Days for Humanity42:00 – Aliens in Ancient Indian Wisdom?45:10 – Aham Brahmasmi Explained48:30 – The Multiverse in Vedic Scriptures51:15 – Dash Mahavidya Decoded58:30 – Gita, Karma & Service1:04:45 – Meditation Mistakes to Avoid1:08:45 – Secrets of the 12 Jyotirlingas1:19:00 – The Reality of Modern Sanyas1:21:15 – Sai Baba & Dattatreya Mysteries1:34:25 – Finding Your Swadharma1:46:00 – Form vs. Formless Worship1:50:00 – Swami Yo's Final Message
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
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 4 Text 136 śrī-gopa-kumāra uvāca tataḥ kān api siddhāntān sva-prajñā-gocarān api aicchaṁ tad-ānanāc chrotuṁ śrotreṇa prerito haṭhāt TRANSLATION Śrī Gopa-kumāra said: I then wanted to hear Nārada explain from his own mouth certain philosophical conclusions about which I was already thinking. My ears were forcing me to do this.
ÁUDIO EM ESPANHOLSwami 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:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elpNj1jHRzkSite oficial swamitripurari.com.brAcompanhe o canal do Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SwamiTripurari-Portugu%C3%AAs
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
Happy-less - S.B. Keshava Swami at Studio108 - June 2026 by Wisdom That Breathes by Keshava Maharaja
Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 4 Text 125 śrī-bhagavan-nārada uvāca bho gopa-nandana śrīmad- vaikuṇṭheśānukampita mukha-mlāny-ādinā kiñcic TRANSLATION The great master Nārada said: My dear son of a cowherd, you have received the mercy of the divine Lord of Vaikuṇṭha. Yet from signs like the paleness of your face you appear depressed, like someone suffering misfortune.
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
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 4 Text 111 tathāpy asyāṁ vraja-kṣmāyāṁ prabhuṁ sa-parivārakam viharantaṁ tathā nekṣe khidyate smeti man-manaḥ TRANSLATION Yet my mind would still feel sad because I couldn't see the Lord and His companions play as they do here in the land of Vraja.
Question Time with Corporates | S.B. Keshava Swami at Amazon | May 2026 by Wisdom That Breathes by Keshava Maharaja
An Italian raised in the Alps who became a Hindu monk.Swami Aniruddha (Bhakti Marga) joins Vipin Sharma fresh off a 21-day Himalayan pilgrimage-recorded close to midnight, just hours after an 8-hour drive from Rishikesh-for a conversation at the intersection of the body and the spirit.They explore how challenging the body becomes a doorway to the mind: the four stages of ultrarunning and how they mirror Vipassana, the crab that only sheds its shell under pressure, taming the mind through mantra and self-talk, the Bhagavad Gita's chariot, and why all 8 billion of us are ultimately searching for the same thing.If this episode resonates with you, please follow the podcast and share it with someone who might need it.Chapters 00:00 – Trailer 01:29 – Intro 06:19 – From the Italian Alps to an Indian monk 07:12 – Age 6: Asking a priest, "Who am I?" 09:11 – The seeking years: Jobs, travel & what was always missing 13:47 – Childhood, family & church as culture 16:23 – How India found him: Autobiography of a Yogi 19:12 – First journey to India (2004) 23:26 – The lingam, the healer & meeting his Sadhguru 28:29 – When the whole world turned against him 30:34 – The rational mind: A man's biggest obstacle 32:12 – Vipin on staying open: Fatherhood & letting go 37:27 – Sharing wisdom without imposing it 42:13 – The Bhagavad Gita in a nutshell 43:34 – Inside the 21-day Himalayan pilgrimage 52:40 – Sacred places & the real inner pilgrimage 54:50 – Why the mountains? Challenge reveals you 57:03 – Vipassana & the four stages of ultrarunning 1:00:03 – The fourth stage: Watching yourself from a distance 1:06:22 – Challenges are a gift: The crab & its shell 1:11:03 – When the mind wants to quit: Don't trust it 1:13:18 – Bannister, Kipchoge & self-talk becoming reality 1:19:08 – 80,000 thoughts & the root of negative self-talk 1:22:23 – The chariot of the Gita: Senses, mind & Self 1:26:37 – Hard things: Building ego vs. dissolving it 1:29:04 – Why is everyone searching for happiness? 1:34:11 – The answers & his closing messageConnect with Find Your Ultra
Sai, the Elixir That Sustains My LifeMr R Kondala Rao is a distinguished civil engineer and administrative luminary who has rendered yeoman service in transforming rural infrastructure across the undivided state of Andhra Pradesh. Renowned for his integrity and technical excellence, he rose through the ranks to become the Engineer-in-Chief of the Panchayat Raj and Rural Water Supply Departments. Even after his retirement in 1995, the Government of Andhra Pradesh appointed him as its Technical Advisor, a responsibility he has discharged with distinction for over three decades.Beyond his illustrious governmental career, Mr Kondala Rao has been Bhagawan's chosen engineer to lead the planning and execution of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust's monumental drinking water projects since 1995, bringing safe drinking water to millions. In this Satsang, he shares how Swami, the Divine Manager, guided these mammoth humanitarian initiatives with meticulous care, while at the same time showering him with the boundless love of a Divine Mother and Father - a love whose memories continue to inspire and energise him to serve His mission tirelessly even at the age of ninety.
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 4 Text 107 kṛṣṇasya bhakta-vātsalyād yasya kasyāpi karmaṇaḥ saṅkīrtanaṁ mahān eva guṇaḥ śrī-prabhu-toṣaṇaḥ TRANSLATION “Kṛṣṇa is so kind to His devotees that saṅkīrtana of any of His activities is glorious and beneficial, and satisfying to our divine master.”
Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 4 Text 91 yathā-kālaṁ tataḥ sarve niḥsaranto mahā-śriyaḥ ājñayā nirgamānicchuṁ yuktyā māṁ bahir ānayan TRANSLATION When the time came to stop, everyone, on the request of Lakṣmīdevī, started to leave, but I didn't want to go. The devotees had to persuade me to let them escort me outside.
The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 239 - Ch 18 - Sloka 63 to 65“If you desire to select the sloka that represents the essence of the Gita, meditate on this”, says Swami
Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 4 Text 78 utthāpya tair eva balāc cireṇa saṁjñāṁ praṇīto 'śru-nipāta-vighnam sammārjanenābhibhavan karābhyāṁ netre prayatnād udamīlayaṁ dve TRANSLATION With some effort, those attendants lifted me up, and after some time I regained consciousness. I wiped away with my hands the flood of tears that blocked my sight, and with difficulty I finally opened my eyes.
In Part 3 of her Satsang, Prof. Madhu Kapani recalls very telling and insightful interactions with Bhagawan in the early years of the B. Ed Program, in the 1970s, wherein Swami personally instructed her how to integrate human values into her teaching methodology and also how to make it a part of the life and character of every student of His university. Later on, she also goes on to recount moving anecdotes of how Swami assured her parents that she was His responsibility and the multiple instances of how the sweet Lord continues to protect her and steer her through every challenge, small and big, of her life. Prof. Madhu Kapani is the former Director of Anantapur Campus of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning and former Dean of its Faculty of Economics and Humanities. A distinguished educationist, she was awarded a Gold Medal for her PhD by Bhagawan in November 1990. Over the decades, she has served on several prestigious academic and advisory bodies at both the Institute and national levels. She was nominated by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, New Delhi, as a member of the Teacher Education Resource Group to evaluate centrally sponsored schemes for teacher education institutions across India. Prof Kapani is the author of ‘Education in Human Values: Concept and Practical Implications', a work that reflects her lifelong commitment to value-based education.
Swami Chidekananda, Advaita Ashram, India gave this talk "AI, Digital Addiction, and Mental Health: Yogic and Vedantic Solutions" -- on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sadguru Sri Sridhara Swami was one of the illustrious Sadhus of the 20th century. His hilltop ashrama at Varadapura, near Shivamogga, is a renowned Punya Kshetra attracting lakhs of devotees throughout South India and abroad.Hailing from the glorious tradition of Samartha Ramadasa — the architect of Chhatrapati Sivaji, the sublime and exalted life of Sridhara Swami is deeply inspirational and profoundly humbling to put it mildly.From a very early age, in his student life, Sridhara Swami embarked on a life of asceticism and engaged in intense Japa and Tapas. This episode narrates some details of Sridhara Swami's daily routine as a teenager and student. It shows what an extraordinary role model he is for students of the contemporary period and future. This episode is a profound guide especially for Hindu parents in properly grooming their children and bringing them up with proper values and spiritual ideals. Do listen in!If you found this episode useful and inspiring, please consider supporting The Dharma Dispatch so we can offer more such interesting, informative and educational content related to Indian History, Sanatana Dharma, Hindu Culture and current affairs. It takes us weeks of focussed research, writing and rigorous editing and significant costs to offer this labour of love.Your support really means a lot!Ways you can Support Support via UPI: ddispatch@axl Other: https://pages.razorpay.com/DonatetoDDScan the QR Code below: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thedharmadispatch.substack.com/subscribe
Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 4 Text 79 tāvad dayālu-pravareṇa tena snehena gambhīra-mṛdu-svareṇa svastho bhavāgaccha javena vatsety- ādy ucyamānaṁ śrutavān vaco 'ham TRANSLATION Then I heard the Lord, that best of merciful persons, tell me in a deep, gentle voice, “Please come back to your senses. Dear boy, come here quickly!”
How Swami Graced & Guided the B.Ed Students - Part 1 | Prof. Madhu Kapani | SatsangProf Madhu Kapani is the former Director of the Anantapur Campus of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning and former Dean of its Faculty of Economics and Humanities.A distinguished educationist, she was awarded a Gold Medal for her Ph.D by Bhagawan in November 1990. Over the decades, she has served on several prestigious academic and advisory bodies at both the Institute and national levels. She was nominated by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, New Delhi, as a member of the Teacher Education Resource Group to evaluate centrally sponsored schemes for teacher education institutions across India. Prof Kapani is the author of ‘Education in Human Values: Concept and Practical Implications', a work that reflects her lifelong commitment to value-based education.In the first part of this Satsang, she shares how Swami mysteriously drew her to His feet and later blessed her with the words, “I need you,” entrusting her with the responsibility of nurturing the B.Ed. programme of His university. Through these experiences, she offers a deeply personal glimpse into the divine guidance that shaped both her life and her educational service.
🧭 REBEL Rundown Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast. 💨 What Is Nitrous Oxide? Nitrous Oxide (N2O) is a colorless, odorless inhaled anesthetic that has been used for centuries, particularly in the surgical world. Mechanistically, it can induce euphoria, anxiolysis, and intoxication via NMDA receptor antagonism.During the late twentieth century, nitrous oxide was increasingly used recreationally due its accessibility and perceived benign nature.The modern day slang term for nitrous oxide is “whippets” – which tends to refer to the canisters that contain this agent and are frequently used as whipped cream foaming agents.Despite the legal nature and benign perception of nitrous, frequent use can lead to lasting and permanent neurologic effects. 🧠 How Nitrous Oxide Causes Toxicity Nitrous oxide toxicity results from its ability to oxidize the cobalt moiety in Vitamin-B12, thus leading to a functional B12 deficiency, despite adequate consumption and absorption.1Functioning B12 is needed as a cofactor for methionine synthase.2 This enzyme has two critical roles:The conversion of 5-methyl tetrahydrofolate to tetrahydrofolate; tetrahydrofolate is essential for the synthesis of our DNA.And the conversion of homocysteine to methionine; methionine is needed to maintain the integrity of the myelin sheath of our axons.As a result, nitrous toxicity leads to: a megaloblastic anemia and demyelination of both the dorsal columns and the lateral corticospinal tracts (also known as subacute combined degeneration). 🚶️ Clinical Manifestations of Nitrous Oxide Toxicity These patients will have a combination of both upper and lower motor neuron symptoms due to demyelination of the dorsal columns, lateral corticospinal tracts, and peripheral nerves. As a result, the following may manifest:Dorsal Columns: diminished sense of proprioception, vibration, and fine touch.Lateral Corticospinal Tracts: upgoing plantars, hyperreflexia, weakness of voluntary distal muscle controlPeripheral Nerves: numbness/tingling and weakness in a glove and stocking pattern (symptoms that start initially in the feet and hands that progressively spread proximally to the ankles and wrists)Taking all of this into account, patients may present with difficulty ambulating, positive Romberg sign, dysmetria (difficulty with finger to nose or heel to shin), upgoing Babinski reflex, and decreased strength and sensation in a glove and stocking pattern. 🔍 How to Diagnose Nitrous Oxide Neurotoxicity History is key! As with a lot of pathologies in toxicology, identifying the exposure will expedite management.A thorough neurologic exam will narrow the differential – with a particular focus to fine, peripheral motor and sensory deficits, dysmetria, proprioception, and ability to ambulate.Magnetic resonance imaging of the spine may identify enhancement and/or edema of the dorsal columns, specifically on T2 weight axial imaging – sometimes referred to as the “inverted V” or “inverted rabbit ears appearance.”3Serum B12 concentrations may be normal as the issue is with a functional deficiency as opposed to a vitamin absence. However, patients have elevated concentrations of both homocysteine and methylmalonic acid, both of which are metabolized in the presence of functional B12. 💉 Management of Nitrous Oxide Toxicity First and foremost, cessation of nitrous oxide abuse is crucial to limit/prevent toxicity.While there is no universally agreed upon treatment regimen, supplementation with intramuscular B12 is recommended.Approaches vary from daily or every other day injections until symptoms improve at which point injections can be spaced out to weekly and then monthly.Physical and occupational therapy may be needed depending on the degree of functional debility.It is important to note, that depending of the severity and chronicity of toxicity, some proportion of patients may not fully return to their baseline. 📌 Take-Home Points Though legal and seemingly benign, nitrous oxide abuse can lead to permanent neurologic dysfunction.Nitrous oxide toxicity can affect the dorsal columns, lateral corticospinal tracts, and peripheral nerves.Thus leading to a constellation of both upper and lower motor neuron deficits, particular in a glove and stocking pattern: deficits in proprioception and fine motor skills, positive Romberg, upgoing Babinski, peripheral numbness, tingling, and weakness.Magnetic resonance imaging may identify symmetric high signal intensity in the dorsal columns.Treatment includes B12 supplementation and physical/occupational therapy as needed. 📚 References Long H. Chapter 81. Inhalants. In: Nelson LS, et al. Goldfrank’s Toxicologic Emergencies. 11th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill; 2019Shah K, Murphy C. Nitrous Oxide Toxicity: Case Files of the Carolinas Medical Center Medical Toxicology Fellowship. J Med Toxicol. 2019 Oct;15(4):299-303. doi: 10.1007/s13181-019-00726-x. Epub 2019 Aug 6. PMID: 31388940; PMCID: PMC6825085.Schmitz ZP, Hoffman RS. Magnetic resonance imaging in a patient with nitrous oxide-induced subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord. Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2023 Nov;61(11):1006-1008. doi: 10.1080/15563650.2023.2286205. Epub 2023 Dec 19. PMID: 38060330. Post Peer Reviewed By: Marco Propersi, DO (Twitter/X: @Marco_propersi), and Mark Ramzy, DO (X: @MRamzyDO) 👤 Associate Editor Anand Swaminathan MD, MPH All Things REBEL EM Meet The Team 🔎 Your Deep-Dive Starts Here REBEL Core Cast – Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies: Beyond Viral Season Welcome to the Rebel Core Content Blog, where we delve ... Pediatrics Read More REBEL Core Cast 143.0–Ventilators Part 3: Oxygenation & Ventilation — Mastering the Balance on the Ventilator When you take the airway, you take the wheel and ... Thoracic and Respiratory Read More REBEL Core Cast 142.0–Ventilators Part 2: Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation – Most Common Ventilator Modes Mechanical ventilation can feel overwhelming, especially when faced with a ... Thoracic and Respiratory Read More REBEL Core Cast 141.0–Ventilators Part 1: Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation — Types of Breathes For many medical residents, the ICU can feel like stepping ... Thoracic and Respiratory Read More REBEL Core Cast 140.0: The Power and Limitations of Intraosseous Lines in Emergency Medicine The sicker the patient, the more likely an IO line ... Procedures and Skills Read More REBEL Core Cast 139.0: Pneumothorax Decompression On this episode of the Rebel Core Cast, Swami takes ... Procedures and Skills Read More Showing Slide 1 of 7 The post REBEL Core Cast—Nitrous Oxide Toxicity: Whippets and Neurologic Injury appeared first on REBEL EM - Emergency Medicine Blog.
Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 4 Texts 62-63 mahā-mahā-citra-vicitra-geha- dvāra-pradeśān atigamya vegāt śrīman-mahalla-pravarasya madhye prāsāda-vargaiḥ pariṣevitāṅghrim prāsādam ekaṁ vividhair mahattā- pūrair viśiṣṭaṁ para-sīma-yātaiḥ prāpto 'ham āditya-sudhāṁśu-koṭi- kāntiṁ mano-locana-vṛtti-coram TRANSLATION I passed rapidly through many districts, wonderfully splendid, with all kinds of houses and gates, and then I entered the most excellent transcendental neighborhood. There I came to one palace at whose feet many others stood in attendance, a palace distinct, overflowing in greatness, where excellence seemed to reach its highest limit. Radiant like millions of suns and moons, it captured my mind and my eyes.
Swami Vedarupananda gave this spiritual talk in the Santa Barbara temple on June 14, 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 4 Texts 56-57 itthaṁ harṣa-prakarṣeṇot- tiṣṭhann upaviśan bhṛśam gopure vartamāno 'haṁ tair javenaitya pārṣadaiḥ antaḥ praveśyamāno yad dṛṣṭavān adbhutādbhutam vaktuṁ tad dvi-parārdhena sahasrāsyo 'pi na kṣamaḥ TRANSLATION Thus I thrilled with delight as I waited in the gateway to Vaikuṇṭha. I excitedly stood up and sat down, stood up and sat down, till the associates of the Lord returned, rushing back, and escorted me inside. The amazing things I then saw, more wonderful than wonderful, even the thousand-headed Ananta Śeṣa would be unable to describe, even in a lifetime of Brahmā.
Bhagawan Added True Value to My Life as an EducatorProf Madhu Kapani is the former Director of the Anantapur Campus of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning and former Dean of its Faculty of Economics and Humanities.A distinguished educationist, she was awarded a Gold Medal for her PhD by Bhagawan in November 1990. Over the decades, she has served on several prestigious academic and advisory bodies at both the Institute and national levels. She was nominated by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, New Delhi, as a member of the Teacher Education Resource Group to evaluate centrally sponsored schemes for teacher education institutions across India. Prof Kapani is the author of ‘Education in Human Values: Concept and Practical Implications', a work that reflects her lifelong commitment to value-based education.In the first part of this Satsang, she shares how Swami mysteriously drew her to His feet and later blessed her with the words, “I need you,” entrusting her with the responsibility of nurturing the B.Ed. programme of His university. Through these experiences, she offers a deeply personal glimpse into the divine guidance that shaped both her life and her educational service.
Next Level Soul with Alex Ferrari: A Spirituality & Personal Growth Podcast
BONUS MONDAYS: Asha Nayaswami was a spiritual seeker since her early youth. While studying at Stanford University in 1969, she heard Swami Kriyananda speak for the first time. “I knew the moment he walked into the room that he possessed the consciousness I had long been seeking.”She soon became a founding member of the new community Swami was starting near Nevada City, California, called Ananda Village, based on Yogananda's dream of world brotherhood colonies for “simple living and high thinking.”Swami Kriyananda placed Asha in the role of teaching and counseling soon after her arrival. She also served as Swami's correspondence secretary and personal assistant for many years.She has served as one of the spiritual directors of Ananda Palo Alto since 1987, guiding the development of Ananda's work in the San Francisco Bay Area, including helping to launch Living Wisdom Schools and Ananda Farm, and supporting a large staff and volunteer team involved in East West Bookshop, Ananda Community, Ananda centers and meditation groups in the Bay Area, Ananda music, and a vital, lively theater arts program.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.Take your spiritual journey to the next level with Next Level Soul TV — our dedicated streaming home for conscious storytelling and soulful transformation.Experience exclusive programs, original series, movies, tv shows, workshops, audiobooks, meditations, and a growing library of inspiring content created to elevate, heal, and awaken. Begin your membership or explore our free titles here: https://www.nextlevelsoul.tv
Swami Chidbrahmananda gave this spiritual talk in the Santa Barbara temple on Sunday June 7, 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 4 Texts 42-43 tathāpi bhavato brahman prapañcāntar-gatasya hi prapañca-parivārāntar- dṛṣṭi-garbhita-cetasaḥ tad-dṛṣṭāntākulenaiva tat tat syād bodhitaṁ sukham tathety ucyeta yat kiñcit tad āgaḥ kṣamatāṁ hariḥ TRANSLATION Nonetheless, my dear brāhmaṇa, you are a resident of the material world, and your intelligence is confined because you can see only matter. Therefore I say “It is like this” so that by material examples you might understand various things more easily. May Lord Hari forgive this offense.
Love Languages | Boston, USA | Svayam Bhagavan Keshava Swami by Wisdom That Breathes by Keshava Maharaja
How can we reconcile the miracles of different, seemingly contradictory religions? If they all claim to be the only truth, who is lying? For the atheist, if every religion claims exclusive miracles that contradict each other, the most logical conclusion is that they are all making it up. The typical religious response, claiming our miracles are from God and theirs are from the devil (or just fake), is intellectually unsatisfying and only fuels tribalism.In this episode Swami Revatikaanta challenges these positions through the Hindu lens by asking the questions, “What if God is truly universal? What if He responds to the sincere longing of a person's heart, rather than the theological accuracy of their institution?” He opposes the typical apologist response from Frank Turek and grounds Alex O'Connor's expectation of compassionate reciprocation from God in a Vedic framework. Drawing on the profound, macro-level vision of the Bhagavad Gita and the Rig Veda, Swami explores how Sanatana Dharma solves this dilemma without invalidating anyone's profound personal experiences.Connect with the Community:
Being a Brush in Baba's HandsFour decades ago, inspired by Bhagawan Himself, Mr B K Prasad embarked on a remarkable artistic journey by painting portraits of Swami. His very first painting was blessed by Swami in 1987. Since then, he has created more than 160 breathtaking portraits of both Shirdi Sai and Sathya Sai, each reflecting not merely artistic skill but profound devotion.Looking back, Mr Prasad feels that his journey has been far more than an exploration of art, it has indeed been a path to self-realisation and salvation. “Painting Swami is nothing but meditation for me,” he says. “In truth, I am not the one holding the brush; it is Swami who holds me. Otherwise, forget painting, I would not even be standing or breathing today.”Among the countless blessings he has received, one remains especially precious: Bhagawan's words, “Your paintings look like photographs.” In this Satsang, Mr Prasad takes us through his extraordinary journey of self-discovery through oil, paint, and brush, sharing how devotion transformed his art into a spiritual sadhana.Professionally, Mr Prasad is a certified Cost Accountant who has enjoyed a distinguished career in senior management roles across finance and information technology with several multinational corporations.
Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 4 Text 28 ke 'py ekaśo dvandvaśo 'nye yugapad bahuśo 'pare pūrva-pūrvādhika-śrīkāḥ praviśanti purīṁ prabhoḥ TRANSLATION Many others came — some alone, others in pairs, and yet others together in larger groups — and all of them, each more splendid than the last, entered the city of the Lord.
Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 4 Text 14 tad asvī-kṛtya tu svīyaṁ govardhana-bhuvaṁ vapuḥ teṣāṁ prabhāvatas tādṛg- guṇa-rūpādy alambhayam TRANSLATION But I refused their offer, and instead, by their influence, my own body born in Govardhana assumed qualities and beauty like theirs.
Can Avatar Not Protect Humanity from Natural Calamities“Why does Sai Baba not help people in distress by bringing rain during droughts or creating food during famine through His Sankalpa Shakti? Cannot an Avatar control the forces of nature and prevent calamities such as earthquakes, floods, epidemics and famine?”Questions such as these are often raised by critics, sceptics and self-proclaimed rationalists. In a candid and no-holds-barred interaction during the 1960s, renowned journalist and founder of Blitz magazine, R K Karanjia posed these very questions to Bhagawan.What Swami revealed in response is profound and timeless. In just a few statements, He encapsulated the law of Karma, the responsibility of man, the infinite compassion and power of God, and the deep cosmic relationship between Man, Society, Nature and Divinity.This Satsangh seeks to reflect deeply upon these revelations of Swami — not merely as philosophical ideas, but as urgent reminders of humanity's role in rebuilding a world founded upon peace, harmony and righteousness.
Join your Chameleon host Josh Dean and his partner in (dumb) crime, comedian Rory Scovel, as they dive into the incredible story of a shady Swami who scammed Newark, New Jersey into adopting the Hindu city of Kailasa as a “sister city.” The problem: Kailasa doesn't exist. And the swami behind it? A notorious scammer who's on the run from various charges, some of them very serious. “Very embarrassing for the city,” one Newark resident told CBS. “Truly no words,” said another. Crimeless is a production of Campside Media, Smartless Media, and Big Money Players. Every week, Josh and Rory unpack some of the world's wackiest crimes, injecting a little humor into these dark times. New episodes air every Wednesday. Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 4 Texts 10-11 tāvat taiḥ pārṣadair etya vaikuṇṭhaṁ netum ātmanaḥ yānam āropitaḥ sadyo vyutthāyācālayaṁ dṛśau sarvam anyādṛśaṁ dṛṣṭvā vismitaḥ svasthatāṁ gataḥ pārśve 'paśyaṁ purā dṛṣṭāṁs tān evātma-priyaṁ-karān TRANSLATION At that moment the associates of the Lord arrived in an airplane to take me to Vaikuṇṭha. They at once put me on that plane and carried me away, and when I opened my eyes I saw that everything was different. Shocked, I returned to full consciousness and saw them beside me, the same benefactors I had met before.
Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 3 Text 184 śrīman-nāma prabhos tasya śrī-mūrter apy ati-priyam jagad-dhitaṁ sukhopāsyaṁ sa-rasaṁ tat-samaṁ na hi TRANSLATION Dearer to the Lord than even His own beautiful form, His easily worshiped holy name benefits the entire world. Indeed, nothing is as full of nectar as the holy name of the Lord.
Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! In this week's episode we pick up on part 2 of our journey through the occult-self-help classic “The Power of Clairvoyance and Telepathy” by William Walter Atkinson under his pen name Swami Panchadasi. In the free side of the show we discuss the Akashic Records, subconscious knowing, the gift of prophecy, the psychic energy of crowds and astral travel. In the extended side of the show we continue by jumping into telekinesis, using focused visualization to influence energy, the godly powers of auramaxxing and even how to control people's minds at a distance. Thank you and enjoy the show!In this week's episode we discuss:Akashic RecordsThe Gift of ProphecySecond SightAstral Travel vs. ClairvoyanceIllusion MagicPsychic Energy of the CrowdIn the extended episode available at www.patreon.com/TheWholeRabbit we go deeper to explore:TelekenesisPoltergeist ActivityThe Keys of Psychic InfluenceAnimal Magnetism / LooksmaxxingThe Aura FieldHow to Mind Control OthersThis week's episode was written by Tim Hacker with some small additions by Luke Madrid. Additional commentary from Heka Astra and Mari Sama.Where to find The Whole Rabbit:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0AnJZhmPzaby04afmEWOAVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_rabbitTwitter: https://twitter.com/1WholeRabbitOrder Stickers: https://www.stickermule.com/thewholerabbitOther Merchandise: https://thewholerabbit.myspreadshop.com/Music By Spirit Travel Plaza:https://open.spotify.com/artist/30dW3WB1sYofnow7y3V0YoSource:Clairvoyance and Occult Powers by Swami Panchadasihttps://www.gutenberg.org/files/12480/12480-h/12480-h.htmSupport the show
Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 3 Text 184 śrīman-nāma prabhos tasya śrī-mūrter apy ati-priyam jagad-dhitaṁ sukhopāsyaṁ sa-rasaṁ tat-samaṁ na hi TRANSLATION Dearer to the Lord than even His own beautiful form, His easily worshiped holy name benefits the entire world. Indeed, nothing is as full of nectar as the holy name of the Lord.
Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 3 Text 168 vicitra-līlā-rasa-sāgarasya prabhor vicitrāt sphuritāt prasādāt vicitra-saṅkīrtana-mādhurī sā na tu sva-yatnād iti sādhu sidhyet TRANSLATION The wonderfully varied sweetness of saṅkīrtana emerges only by the mercy shown in various wonderful ways by the Lord, the wonderful ocean of the varied rasas of pastimes. This sweetness one can never truly achieve by one's own endeavor.