Podcasts about upanishad

The word Upanishad (upa-ni-shad) consists of, "Upa" means "near;" "ni" means "down;" "shad" means "to sit." Thus, Upanishad is to sit down near the teacher to discuss, learn, practice, and experience. There are some 200 or more Upanishads. Some are lost and are only known about because of being referenced in other Upanishads.The Chandogya-upanishad belongs to the Sama-veda. It ranks among the oldest Upanishads, dating to the Brahmana period of Vedic Sanskrit (before the 8th century BC). It figures as number 9 in the Muktika canon of 108 Upanishads. It is part of the Chandogya Brahmana, which has ten Prapathakas (Parts). The first two Prapathakas of the Brahmana deal with sacrifices and other forms of worship. The other eight Prapathakas and their Khandas (Chapters) constitute the Chandogya Upanishad.The 11 principal Upanishads to which Sankara appeals in his great commentary on the Vedanta-Surtras are: Chandogya, Talavakara or Kena, Aitareya, Kaushitaki, Vajasaneyi or Isha, Katha, Mundaka, Taittirtiyaka or Taittiriya, Brihadaranyaka, Svetasvatara, and Prasna. They are also called the 11 classical Upanishads or the fundamental Upanishads of the Vedanta Philosophy.The Upanishadic literature is not a religious scripture and is free from dogma and doctrines. It is not a part of any religion but is a philosophy for all times and for all. German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, impressed by the Upanishads, called the texts "the production of the highest human wisdom". (Summary by Jothi)Genre(s): Ancient, Asian AntiquityLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): philosophy (997), vedic sanskrit (2), brahmana (2), muktika (2), prapathaka (2), khanda (2)Group: Upanishads

What does it actually mean to practice yoga — and are any of us really doing it? In this rich and unhurried conversation, Harmony sits down with Tara Mitra: Ashtanga teacher, yoga therapist, and devoted Vedic chanting practitioner who has spent decades tracing the practice back to its roots. Tara's path moved from high-stress corporate life in Toronto to studying Ashtanga with dedicated teachers in Canada and California, then four years assisting in the Mysore shala, and finally into the Krishnamacharya lineage in Chennai — where yoga therapy, pranayama, Vedic chanting, and philosophy became her deepest studies. Today she works with everyone from cancer patients to hospice clients, with the simple premise: if you can breathe, she can teach you something. This conversation is a slow, deliberate unwinding of everything we think we know about yoga — and an invitation back to what it actually is.   In this episode you'll explore: Why 'nobody is really practicing yoga' — and what that actually means The journey from Ashtanga to yoga therapy: what made Tara go deeper How chanting and philosophy naturally shift the inner landscape Samasthiti as 'the pregnant pause' — and why skipping it misses the point The monkey mind: drunk, stung by a scorpion, and haunted — and what practice does to each layer Chitta vritti nirodha and what the Yoga Sutras actually say about the mind Spiritual bypassing: the 'good vibes only' trap and premature transcendence The radical practice of doing nothing — no phone, no tea, just thirty minutes at a window Ayurveda and the body's natural rhythms in the age of artificial light and screen time The pancha vayus and why pranayama is far subtler than it looks The breath as the great friend — and its connection to spirit in every tradition Redefining the guru: someone who isn't caught in your own distortions Sangha: why community isn't optional on the path How beginners should start: not by thinking The butterfly mind vs. the stability of genuine practice Boundaries as an expression of love, not a closing off Equanimity (upeksha) as a lifelong practice, not a destination   Connect with Tara Mitra: Website: taramitrayoga.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taramitrayoga/ Offerings: Yoga Sutras classes, Vedic chanting, Upanishad study, mentorship program   Resources mentioned: Yoga Sutras of Patanjali — chitta vritti nirodha (YS 1.2); the nine obstacles; YS 1.33 brahmaviharas Shanti mantra: Purnamadah Purnamidam (Brihadaranyaka Upanishad) Krishnamacharya lineage (Mysore & Chennai / Desikachar branch) Ashtanga trishthana — breath, drishti, bandha Ayurveda and the concept of natural daily rhythms (dinacharya) Harmony's upcoming Portugal workshops — harmonyslater.com/events The Inner Rejuvenation Codes: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/inner-rejuvenation-codes-mc Join the Lightworker Mastermind:  https://harmonyslater.com/lightworker-mastermind FIND Harmony online: https://harmonyslater.com/ Harmony on IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyslaterofficial/ Finding Harmony Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/findingharmonypodcast/ FREE Manifestation Activation: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/manifestation-activation

What does it actually mean to practice yoga — and are any of us really doing it? In this rich and unhurried conversation, Harmony sits down with Tara Mitra: Ashtanga teacher, yoga therapist, and devoted Vedic chanting practitioner who has spent decades tracing the practice back to its roots. Tara's path moved from high-stress corporate life in Toronto to studying Ashtanga with dedicated teachers in Canada and California, then four years assisting in the Mysore shala, and finally into the Krishnamacharya lineage in Chennai — where yoga therapy, pranayama, Vedic chanting, and philosophy became her deepest studies. Today she works with everyone from cancer patients to hospice clients, with the simple premise: if you can breathe, she can teach you something. This conversation is a slow, deliberate unwinding of everything we think we know about yoga — and an invitation back to what it actually is.   In this episode you'll explore: Why 'nobody is really practicing yoga' — and what that actually means The journey from Ashtanga to yoga therapy: what made Tara go deeper How chanting and philosophy naturally shift the inner landscape Samasthiti as 'the pregnant pause' — and why skipping it misses the point The monkey mind: drunk, stung by a scorpion, and haunted — and what practice does to each layer Chitta vritti nirodha and what the Yoga Sutras actually say about the mind Spiritual bypassing: the 'good vibes only' trap and premature transcendence The radical practice of doing nothing — no phone, no tea, just thirty minutes at a window Ayurveda and the body's natural rhythms in the age of artificial light and screen time The pancha vayus and why pranayama is far subtler than it looks The breath as the great friend — and its connection to spirit in every tradition Redefining the guru: someone who isn't caught in your own distortions Sangha: why community isn't optional on the path How beginners should start: not by thinking The butterfly mind vs. the stability of genuine practice Boundaries as an expression of love, not a closing off Equanimity (upeksha) as a lifelong practice, not a destination   Connect with Tara Mitra: Website: taramitrayoga.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taramitrayoga/ Offerings: Yoga Sutras classes, Vedic chanting, Upanishad study, mentorship program   Resources mentioned: Yoga Sutras of Patanjali — chitta vritti nirodha (YS 1.2); the nine obstacles; YS 1.33 brahmaviharas Shanti mantra: Purnamadah Purnamidam (Brihadaranyaka Upanishad) Krishnamacharya lineage (Mysore & Chennai / Desikachar branch) Ashtanga trishthana — breath, drishti, bandha Ayurveda and the concept of natural daily rhythms (dinacharya) Harmony's upcoming Portugal workshops — harmonyslater.com/events The Inner Rejuvenation Codes: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/inner-rejuvenation-codes-mc Join the Lightworker Mastermind:  https://harmonyslater.com/lightworker-mastermind FIND Harmony online: https://harmonyslater.com/ Harmony on IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyslaterofficial/ Finding Harmony Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/findingharmonypodcast/ FREE Manifestation Activation: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/manifestation-activation

Maharishikaa speaks on the oldest system in the realm of spirituality, the transmission of knowledge in the relationship between Guru and disciple. She elaborates that such a relationship between Guru and disciple begins when an individual becomes a seeker of Truth, wanting to know and experience something beyond the perceivable, and thus a search for the Guru begins. Maharishikaa says the Guru disciple relationship is like two players on a stage. The role of the Guru is to point out the ego to the disciple and constantly guide them toward the Antarguru (inner guide). The role of the Shishya (disciple) is to recognize that the ego is being pointed out by the Guru, and - consciously circumventing the ego - move toward the Truth being shown by the Guru. She describes the pitfalls for each: if the Guru fears pointing out the ego, or if the disciple gets angry at what's being shown, the relationship between Guru and disciple dissolves. The Leela (cosmic dance) unfolds when both live their roles to perfection. The disciple transforms and deepens in Self-realization — an essential step in spiritual awakening — leaving less ego for the Guru to chisel at, allowing the relationship to evolve into one of simple love flowing between the two. Maharishikaa offers the golden key to circumventing the ego that rears its head in the form of fear, anger, or jealousy. When the disciple realizes that these emotions - which are not intrinsic to the system — are threatening to take over, the disciple must bring himself or herself into this present moment — where the ego has no power, and the Truth reigns supreme. She asks that the disciple should remember each time jealousy or anger show up, that these emotions are physically destructive and harmful to the body — a key awareness in spirituality and ancient practices for the modern spiritual seeker. Commenting on whether there comes a point when the ego's intensity reduces, Maharishikaa illuminates the play of life from a new perspective. She illustrates how the direct connect to the Truth, which is solid at birth, gets increasingly obstructed as the child is socialized. These obstructions, She explains, can only be moved out of the way when the seeker undertakes active surrender processes of discerning whether their actions are emerging from the Truth within or the ego. When the seeker consciously circumvents the ego and acts from Truth, only then do these obstructions move away, allowing for a more direct connect once again. She warns, however, that if the surrender process is stopped, the seeker paves the way for the ego to once again obstruct the path to the Truth — a vital insight for any disciple walking the path of spirituality. Maharishikaa reveals the enormous impact of Truth action in a given moment, which holds the power to influence the course of past ego actions. Emphasizing that life is not a progressive continuum, She highlights that each moment holds enormous possibilities of change in inconceivable dimensions and directions — a deep realization in spiritual awakening. Maharishikaa calls for seekers to surrender, and fearlessly follow the Impulse of Truth, and experience unimaginable joy — the essence of practices for the modern spiritual seeker! #Maharishikaa #GuruDiscipleRelationship #GuruVada #Spirituality Aaryaa Maharishikaa Preeti Maiyaa, is a revolutionary female mystic who fearlessly dares to demystify spirituality in her unrelenting call to realize Self, and act from Source. Detailed biography: https://maharishikaa.org/biography/ If you would like to make a Dakshinaa offering directly to Maharishikaa: Online transfer: http://bit.ly/Dakshinaa PayPal: maharishikaadakshinaa@gmail.com If you wish to make a donation to charitable works inspired by Maharishikaa: http://bit.ly/Daanam Lives transformed by Maharishikaa: https://maharishikaa.org/testimonials/ Subscribe to our mailing list: https://bit.ly/MaharishikaaEmailList

Maharishikaa reveals the profound and often unbelievable connection between spirit and matter, in response to Karin van Egmond, a long-term disciple, and Maria Paroussi, who has just begun to implement Maharishikaa's teachings on taking care of matter and declutter practices - one of the early steps for new seekers on the Maharishikaa Self Realisation through Samarpan Process. The striking results of this cleaning discipline are evident when Karin observes having to clean less at home and wonders whether matter can, over time, begin to repel dust in a space where deep attention is paid to it — a true source of cleaning motivation.  In contrast, Maria, relatively new to the teaching, asks how to manage the feelings of sorrow, fatigue, and fear that arise as she lets go of unnecessary objects during her house cleaning and declutter process. Maharishikaa reveals new knowledge about the undeniable link between caring for matter and self-realization. Unveiling the interplay of light and energy, She explains how objects influence one another, dust being composed of the same atoms as everything else. She elaborates on the many factors that shape the energetics of a space, and how a seeker can enable the free flow of energy, and uplift both the atmosphere and the people within it, by placing matter in a certain way — a true act of spiritual cleansing and space cleansing. For a seeker to become a finder, Maharishikaa emphasizes the radical yet essential discipline of limiting the number of objects one surrounds oneself with — a non-negotiable step on Maharishikaa's Self-realization path and the spiritual journey it's connected with. To Maria, She explains that clearing out old possessions can be deeply challenging, as these objects often serve as instruments of the occult world. Maharishikaa advises cleaning a little each day rather than all at once, and taking a shower after completing each section of the home, as running water has a powerful cleansing effect that restores energy. She gives Maria an ancient practice by which to protect spaces and objects from such occult takeovers. She also cautions seekers to discern when such cleansing practices are appropriate, so as not to interfere in the spirit world. When matter is cared for, Maharishikaa reveals, consciousness and awareness begin to grow within the objects themselves. #Maharishikaa #Decluttering #EnergeticProtection #SpiritAndMatter #TakeCareOfMatter Aaryaa Maharishikaa Preeti Maiyaa, is a revolutionary female mystic who fearlessly dares to demystify spirituality in her unrelenting call to realize Self, and act from Source. Detailed biography: https://maharishikaa.org/biography/ If you would like to make a Dakshinaa offering directly to Maharishikaa: Online transfer: http://bit.ly/Dakshinaa PayPal: maharishikaadakshinaa@gmail.com If you wish to make a donation to charitable works inspired by Maharishikaa: http://bit.ly/Daanam Lives transformed by Maharishikaa: https://maharishikaa.org/testimonials/ Subscribe to our mailing list: https://bit.ly/MaharishikaaEmailList

Fiorenza Palmerio Gancia"Il terzo luogo"Il mio educatore Gabriele D'AnnunzioNino Aragno Editorewww.ninoaragnoeditore.itIl Terzo Luogo è quel luogo, al di là dello spazio e del tempo, che custodiamo dentro di noi e che sperimentiamo quando, abbandonando il nostro ego, ci connettiamo con qualcosa di più grande che possiamo definire come il divino, la coscienza illimitata, Dio, il Brahman delle Upanishad, il nostro Sé superiore. Quando accediamo a questo spazio, luogo di salvezza e di guarigione, affrontiamo meglio le difficoltà della vita e troviamo una bussola che ci guida saggiamente nel nostro cammino.Fiorenza Palmerio Gancia , laureata in lingue e letterature straniere e moderne, vive e lavora a Torino nel campo dei gioielli e delle pietre preziose. È appassionata di Gabriele d'Annunzio. Partendo da Gabriele d'Annunzio come maestro di vita, amante della bellezza, della natura, della poesia, dell'arte e degli antichi testi indiani, Fiorenza Palmerio Gancia in un momento difficile della sua vita, dopo aver perso la sua adorata sorella Alessia, ritrova la forza nelle poesie del poeta, nei disegni e nei dipinti di Leonardo da Vinci, tra le pagine eterne della Divina Commedia e delle antiche Upanishad fino ad arrivare ai simboli contemporanei creati da Michelangelo Pistoletto. Quando raggiungiamo questo stato di elevata coscienza, quello che Dante avrebbe definito con il termine “Trasumanar”, sviluppiamo un'intelligenza spirituale, o creativa, quell'unione tra mente e cuore, che rappresenta il massimo grado di intelligenza che l'uomo possa raggiungere e che oggi più che mai ha il compito di preservare.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

n this episode, Swamiji explores the supreme power of divine love—prem-agni—that even binds the all-powerful Shree Krishna, drawing profound insights from Mantra 18 of the Ishavasya Upanishad. Listeners will discover how the fire of devotion surpasses the fires of material existence and knowledge, culminating in a love so intense that God Himself becomes a servant to His devotee.  Building upon our previous episode about the soul's eternal purpose and the sanctity of seva, this discussion deepens your understanding of bhakti as the highest spiritual force. Through vivid examples from Radha Rani's love and the saints of Vrindavan, Swamiji reveals how longing, surrender, and purification prepare the heart to receive divine grace. Tune in to enrich your journey into the philosophical depths of the Upanishads and elevate your quest for truth, devotion, and liberation. 

अथर्ववेदीय सामान्योपनिषत् । सूदितस्वातिरिक्तारिसूरिनन्दात्मभावितम् । सूर्यनारायणाकारं नौमि चित्सूर्यवैभवम् ॥ ॐ भद्रं कर्णेभिः श्रुणुयाम देवाः । भद्रं पश्येमाक्षभिर्यजत्राः । स्थिरैरङ्गैस्तुष्टुवांसस्तनूभिर्व्यशेम देवहितं यदायुः । स्वस्ति न इन्द्रो वृद्धश्रवाः । स्वस्ति नः पूषा विश्ववेदाः । स्वस्ति नस्तार्क्ष्यो अरिष्टनेमिः । स्वस्ति नो बृहस्पतिर्दधातु ॥ ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥ हरिः ॐ अथ सूर्याथर्वाङ्गिरसं व्याख्यास्यामः । ब्रह्मा ऋषिः । गायत्री छन्दः । आदित्यो देवता । हंसः सोऽहमग्निनारायणयुक्तं बीजम् । हृल्लेखा शक्तिः । वियदादिसर्गसंयुक्तं कीलकम् । चतुर्विधपुरुषार्थसिद्ध्यर्थे विनियोगः । षट्स्वरारूढेन बीजेन षडङ्गं रक्ताम्बुजसंस्थितम् । सप्ताश्वरथिनं हिरण्यवर्णं चतुर्भुजं पद्मद्वयाभयवरदहस्तं कालचक्रप्रणेतारं श्रीसूर्यनारायणं य एवं वेद स वै ब्राह्मणः । ॐ भूर्भुवःसुवः । ॐ तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि । धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् । सूर्य आत्मा जगतस्तस्थुषश्च । सूर्याद्वै खल्विमानि भूतानि जायन्ते । सूर्याद्यज्ञः पर्जन्योऽन्नमात्मा नमस्त आदित्य । त्वमेव प्रत्यक्षं कर्मकर्तासि । त्वमेव प्रत्यक्षं ब्रह्मासि । त्वमेव प्रत्यक्षं विष्णुरसि । त्वमेव प्रत्यक्षं रुद्रोऽसि । त्वमेव प्रत्यक्षमृगसि । त्वमेव प्रत्यक्षं यजुरसि । त्वमेव प्रत्यक्षं सामासि । त्वमेव प्रत्यक्षमथर्वासि । त्वमेव सर्वं छन्दोऽसि । आदित्याद्वायुर्जायते । आदित्याद्भूमिर्जायते । आदित्यादापो जायन्ते । आदित्याज्ज्योतिर्जायते । आदित्याद्व्योम दिशो जायन्ते । आदित्याद्देवा जायन्ते । आदित्याद्वेदा जायन्ते । आदित्यो वा एष एतन्मण्डलं तपति । असावादित्यो ब्रह्म । आदित्योऽन्तःकरणमनोबुद्धिचित्ताहङ्काराः । आदित्यो वै व्यानः समानोदानोऽपानः प्राणः । आदित्यो वै श्रोत्रत्वक्चक्षूरसनघ्राणाः । आदित्यो वै वाक्पाणिपादपायूपस्थाः । आदित्यो वै शब्दस्पर्शरूपरसगन्धाः । आदित्यो वै वचनादानागमनविसर्गानन्दाः । आनन्दमयो ज्ञानमयो विज्ञानानमय आदित्यः । नमो मित्राय भानवे मृत्योर्मा पाहि । भ्राजिष्णवे विश्वहेतवे नमः । सूर्याद्भवन्ति भूतानि सूर्येण पालितानि तु । सूर्ये लयं प्राप्नुवन्ति यः सूर्यः सोऽहमेव च । चक्षुर्नो देवः सविता चक्षुर्न उत पर्वतः । चक्षुर्धाता दधातु नः । आदित्याय विद्महे सहस्रकिरणाय धीमहि । तन्नः सूर्यः प्रचोदयात् । सविता पश्चात्तात्सविता पुरस्तात्सवितोत्तरात्तात्सविताधरात्तात् । सविता नः सुवतु सर्वतातिं सविता नो रासतां दीर्घमायुः । ॐइत्येकाक्षरं ब्रह्म । घृणिरिति द्वे अक्षरे । सूर्य इत्यक्षरद्वयम् । आदित्य इति त्रीण्यक्षराणि । एतस्यैव सूर्यस्याष्टाक्षरो मनुः । यः सदाहरहर्जपति स वै ब्राह्मणो भवति स वै ब्राह्मणो भवति । सूर्याभिमुखो जप्त्वा महाव्याधिभयात्प्रमुच्यते । अलक्ष्मीर्नश्यति । अभक्ष्यभक्षणात्पूतो भवति । अगम्यागमनात्पूतो भवति । पतितसम्भाषणात्पूतो भवति । असत्सम्भाषणात्पूतो भवति । मध्याह्ने सूराभिमुखः पठेत् । सद्योत्पन्नपञ्चमहापातकात्प्रमुच्यते । सैषां सावित्रीं विद्यां न किञ्चिदपि न कस्मैचित्प्रशंसयेत् । य एतां महाभागः प्रातः पठति स भाग्यवाञ्जायते । पशून्विन्दति । वेदार्थं लभते । त्रिकालमेतज्जप्त्वा क्रतुशतफलमवाप्नोति । यो हस्तादित्ये जपति स महामृत्युं तरति य एवं वेद ॥ इत्युपनिषत् ॥ हरिः ॐ भद्रं कर्णेभिरिति शान्तिः ॥ इति सूर्योपनिषत्समाप्ता ॥

In this episode, Swamiji explores the divine mystery of God's personal form, drawing luminous insights from the Ishavasya Upanishad. Listeners will discover how scriptural mantras and Vedic references—from the Yajurveda, Rigveda, and Padma Purana—affirm that God is not formless, but possesses a radiant, ever-fresh personality. Swamiji dismantles common misconceptions using logic, poetic analogies, and commentaries from Shankaracharya and Kaluji Maharaj, revealing that divine embodiment is not only possible—it is essential to true bhakti.  Building upon our previous episode about practicing God's presence in daily life, this discussion deepens your understanding of the nature of divine beauty, the limitations of intellectual debate, and the grace required to behold God's form. Tune in to enrich your journey into the philosophical depths of the Upanishads and elevate your quest for truth, devotion, and divine realization. 

In this episode, Swamiji explores the profound question: Can we truly see God? Drawing from the Ishavasya Upanishad and other Vedic scriptures, he reveals how God manifests in infinite forms—each designed to uplift the soul and deepen our devotion. Listeners will discover how divine forms like Shree Krishna's are not symbolic or imaginary, but real, eternal, and spiritually potent. Through scriptural references and poetic analogies, Swamiji explains how the Lord's form is both accessible and transcendent, inviting seekers into a relationship of love and surrender.  Building upon our previous episode about the ever-fresh form of God, this discussion deepens your understanding of divine perception, the role of grace in spiritual vision, and the transformative power of seeing God with the eyes of faith. Tune in to enrich your journey into the philosophical depths of the Upanishads and elevate your quest for truth, devotion, and divine intimacy. 

In this episode, Swamiji explores the soul's eternal purpose beyond the confines of birth and death, drawing profound insights from the Ishavasya Upanishad. Listeners will discover how the principle of seva—selfless service—becomes the bridge between worldly action and spiritual fulfillment. Swamiji reveals that when the body turns to ashes, only the impressions of our service and devotion remain, shaping our journey beyond this life.  Building upon our previous episode about perceiving God's divine forms, this discussion deepens your understanding of how seva purifies the heart, aligns us with divine will, and transforms ordinary duties into sacred offerings. Tune in to enrich your journey into the philosophical depths of the Upanishads and elevate your quest for truth, devotion, and lasting meaning. 

In this episode, Swamiji explores the art of remembering God amidst the demands of work, family, and worldly stress, drawing profound insights from the Ishavasya Upanishad. Listeners will discover how spiritual tact, childlike faith, and inner awareness can help maintain divine connection throughout daily life. Through vivid analogies—from a mother's love to a cow's longing—Swamiji illustrates how unwavering remembrance transforms routine actions into sacred offerings.  Building upon our previous episode about the ego trap in bhakti, this discussion deepens your understanding of how to cultivate spiritual resilience and emotional stability while engaging with the world. Tune in to enrich your journey into the philosophical depths of the Upanishads and elevate your quest for truth, devotion, and enlightened living. 

In this episode, Swamiji explores how to remain spiritually anchored while navigating the inevitable challenges of worldly life, drawing profound insights from the Ishavasya Upanishad. Listeners will discover Shree Krishna's timeless guidance on balancing inner devotion with outer responsibilities, and how spiritual maturity lies not in escaping problems but in facing them with divine remembrance and equanimity.  Building upon our previous episode about the ego trap in bhakti, this discussion deepens your understanding of how true spirituality is tested in adversity—and how surrender, detachment, and unwavering faith can transform life's storms into stepping stones toward enlightenment. Tune in to enrich your journey into the philosophical depths of the Upanishads and elevate your quest for truth, devotion, and spiritual resilience. 

In this episode, Swamiji explores the subtle yet profound danger of spiritual pride, drawing transformative insights from the Ishavasya Upanishad. Through the divine story of Shree Krishna and Hanumanji, listeners will discover how even the most devoted seekers—like Satyabhama, Garud, and Sudarshan Chakra—can fall prey to ego, and how the Lord's grace gently dismantles this illusion to restore humility and devotion.  Building upon our previous episode about the harmony between effort and spirituality, this discussion deepens your understanding of how hidden pride can derail spiritual progress, and why true bhakti demands surrender, sincerity, and an undivided heart. Tune in to enrich your journey into the philosophical depths of the Upanishads and elevate your quest for truth, devotion, and enlightenment. 

In this episode, Swamiji explores the hidden spiritual foundation of true success, drawing profound insights from the Ishavasya Upanishad. Listeners will discover how mastering the mind—through detachment, divine remembrance, and purposeful action—becomes the gateway to lasting fulfillment. Swamiji reveals that success is not merely external achievement but the inner alignment with dharma and devotion, guided by Shree Krishna's timeless wisdom.  Building upon our previous episode about balancing material and spiritual life, this discussion deepens your understanding of how spiritual mastery fuels worldly excellence and how divine consciousness transforms ambition into service. Tune in to enrich your journey into the philosophical depths of the Upanishads and elevate your quest for truth, devotion, and enlightenment. 

In this episode, Swamiji explores the harmony between intense effort and deep spirituality, drawing profound insights from the Ishavasya Upanishad. Listeners will discover how Shree Krishna's teachings empower us to pursue excellence in worldly duties while remaining inwardly anchored in divine consciousness. Through the lens of Karma Yoga, Swamiji reveals how clarity, detachment, and remembrance of God transform work into worship and performance into spiritual practice.  Building upon our previous episode about the spiritual secret of success, this discussion deepens your understanding of how devotion and discipline can co-exist, allowing you to thrive materially without compromising your spiritual essence. Tune in to enrich your journey into the philosophical depths of the Upanishads and elevate your quest for truth, devotion, and enlightenment. 

Some people claim that Hindu scriptures teach an impersonal God (Brahman or Ultimate Reality) as opposed to a personal Being who has a Will to interact and have a relationship with mankind. Is this true based on the Hindu sacred texts (Kena Upanishad here), or has this been an interpolation over the centuries?Sections: 4:33 Brahman and Agni8:38 Brahman and Vayu10:41 Brahman and Indra12:27 Brahman Unveils14:47 Brahman Reveals19:16 ConclusionDownload MP3 and PDF: https://tinyurl.com/5n99wvrvLinks: Podcast (apple): https://goo.gl/CM4TmV Podcast (android): https://goo.gl/ovLmps Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BridgingBeliefs9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgingbeliefs9/ X: https://x.com/BridgingBeliefs The Official Bahá'í site: http://www.bahai.org/Support the show

In this episode, Swamiji explores the essential balance between material pursuits and spiritual growth, drawing profound insights from the Ishavasya Upanishad. Listeners will discover Shree Krishna's timeless success formula—anchored in the integration of worldly responsibilities with inner evolution. Through scriptural wisdom and practical examples, Swamiji reveals how neglecting either dimension leads to imbalance, while harmonizing both fosters fulfillment, clarity, and divine connection.  Building upon our previous episode about dissolving karmas through divine knowledge, this discussion deepens your understanding of how spiritual science and material engagement can co-exist as complementary forces in your journey toward God-realization. Tune in to enrich your journey into the philosophical depths of the Upanishads and elevate your quest for truth, devotion, and enlightenment. 

In this episode, Swamiji explores the transformative power of perception and mental discipline, drawing profound insights from the Ishavasya Upanishad. Listeners will discover how Shree Krishna's teachings illuminate the path to inner peace by revealing the root causes of anxiety and suffering—misaligned perception and unresolved resentment. Through scriptural wisdom and practical guidance, Swamiji emphasizes the importance of seeing God in everyone and everything, cultivating divine vision to dissolve ill will and purify the heart.  Building upon our previous episode about training the mind for Krishna Bhakti, this discussion deepens your understanding of how perception shapes reality and how spiritual knowledge becomes the key to liberation. Tune in to enrich your journey into the philosophical depths of the Upanishads and elevate your quest for truth, devotion, and enlightenment. 

In this episode, Swamiji explores the liberating power of divine knowledge, drawing profound insights from the Ishavasya Upanishad. Listeners will discover 11 sacred attributes of Shree Krishna—spanning His qualities, form, and divine activities—that hold the key to dissolving karmas accumulated over infinite lifetimes. Through scriptural clarity and heartfelt narration, Swamiji reveals how understanding God's true nature purifies the soul, awakens devotion, and aligns us with the eternal truth.  Building upon our previous episode about transforming perception to end suffering, this discussion deepens your understanding of how divine vision and spiritual knowledge become the catalysts for karmic release and inner freedom. Tune in to enrich your journey into the philosophical depths of the Upanishads and elevate your quest for truth, devotion, and enlightenment. 

In this episode, Swamiji explores the essential practice of training the mind for Krishna Bhakti, drawing profound insights from the Ishavasya Upanishad. Listeners will discover two transformative keys to cultivating devotion: mastering the mind's tendencies and aligning thoughts with divine consciousness. Through practical guidance and scriptural wisdom, Swamiji reveals how mental discipline becomes the foundation for unwavering bhakti. Building upon our previous episode about divine contradictions in Shree Krishna's personality, this discussion deepens your understanding of how inner mastery leads to spiritual intimacy. Tune in to strengthen your devotional resolve and elevate your journey into the philosophical depths of the Upanishads.

In this episode, Swamiji unveils the profound contradictions in Shree Krishna's divine personality, as illuminated by the Ishavasya Upanishad. Listeners will explore how God is simultaneously near and far, impartial yet devoted, unborn yet incarnating repeatedly. These paradoxes are not flaws—they are divine mysteries that challenge the intellect and invite surrender.  Building upon our previous episode on God's omnipresence and the path to inner growth, this discussion deepens your understanding of how faith—not logic—is the key to spiritual realization. Tune in to discover how embracing divine contradictions can elevate your bhakti and bring you closer to the Infinite.

This conversation examines the newly published translation of the Varāha Upaniṣad, a lesser-known but deeply transformative scripture from the Kṛṣṇa‑Yajurveda, composed between the 13th and 16th centuries CE and spanning 249 verses.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

This conversation examines the newly published translation of the Varāha Upaniṣad, a lesser-known but deeply transformative scripture from the Kṛṣṇa‑Yajurveda, composed between the 13th and 16th centuries CE and spanning 249 verses.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

This conversation examines the newly published translation of the Varāha Upaniṣad, a lesser-known but deeply transformative scripture from the Kṛṣṇa‑Yajurveda, composed between the 13th and 16th centuries CE and spanning 249 verses.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

This conversation examines the newly published translation of the Varāha Upaniṣad, a lesser-known but deeply transformative scripture from the Kṛṣṇa‑Yajurveda, composed between the 13th and 16th centuries CE and spanning 249 verses.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/indian-religions

In this episode, Swamiji explores the profound nature of God as both stable and omnipresent, drawing insights from the Ishavasya Upanishad. Listeners can expect to learn about the divine qualities of God's immobility, His creative power through 'Sava Shakti,' and the significance of finding God in both adversity and everyday life. Key points include the importance of inner growth over external comfort, the value of embracing challenges for spiritual development, and how our intellect connects us to the divine. Building upon our previous episode about the dangers of ignorance and sensory indulgence, this discussion enriches your understanding of seeking God amidst life's complexities and fosters resilience in the face of trials. Tune in to deepen your journey into the philosophical depths of the Upanishads and enhance your quest for spiritual truth and enlightenment.

In this episode, Swamiji explores the profound implications of ignorance and sensory indulgence as described in Hindu theology. Drawing insights from the Ishavasya Upanishad, listeners can expect to learn about the characteristics of hellish realms, defined by a lack of God consciousness and spiritual awareness. Key points include the dangers of misusing human intellect, the importance of spiritual guidance, and the concepts of asurya and ego that lead to suffering. Building upon our previous episode about true renunciation and the significance of detachment from outcomes, this discussion enriches your understanding of how to transcend ignorance for personal growth and spiritual upliftment. Tune in to deepen your journey into the philosophical depths of the Upanishads and cultivate a more enlightened existence.

In this episode, Swamiji delves into the profound teachings of the Ishavasya Upanishad, emphasizing the essential practice of true renunciation. Listeners can expect to learn about the significance of detachment from the results of actions, as highlighted in the concept of Akarma—performing selfless tasks with a higher purpose. Swamiji will also discuss the balance between Prarabdh (life circumstances) and Kriyamaan (our free will choices) in shaping our spiritual journeys. This conversation highlights how a mindset centered on offering actions to the divine fosters resilience in the face of success and failure, calling listeners to embrace life purposefully. Building upon our previous episode about spiritual transformation through service over ownership, this discussion further enriches your understanding of how detachment leads to deeper fulfillment. Tune in to deepen your journey into the philosophical depths of the Upanishads and enhance your quest for truth and enlightenment.

In this episode, Swamiji delves into the profound insights of the Ishavasya Upanishad, exploring the relationship between inner peace and life's challenges. Listeners can expect to learn about the importance of understanding pain as a teacher, how true tranquility originates from within, and the role of adversity in personal growth. Building upon our previous episode about divine pervasiveness, this discussion further illuminates how the journey of self-discovery leads to inner transformation and resilience. Tune in to deepen your understanding of spiritual wisdom and embark on a journey toward enlightenment and fulfillment. Join us as we uncover the timeless teachings of the Upanishads and their relevance in navigating today's complex world!

In this episode, join Swamiji as he delves into the timeless wisdom of the Ishavasya Upanishad. Explore its profound teachings on divine pervasiveness, and the essential paths of Karm Yog, Gyan Yog, and Bhakti Yog. Discover how this foundational text addresses fundamental questions of existence, identity, and purpose. Through Swamiji's commentary, gain insights into the spiritual knowledge that leads to enlightenment and liberation. Perfect for anyone seeking deeper understanding of the Upanishads and their relevance in today's world. Tune in for this enlightening journey, and stay connected for more episodes in the series!

In this profound episode of The Brand Called You, Swami Mukundananda—spiritual luminary and bestselling author—dives deep into the Isha Vasyopanishad. From reconciling materialism and spirituality to redefining karma, detachment, and contentment, Swamiji reminds us: true fulfillment begins when we realize… we have enough.00:29- About Swami MukundanandaSwami Mukundananda is a world-renowned teacher of Spirituality, Yoga, and Meditation.He completed engineering and management from two world-renowned institutes: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and Indian Institute of Management (IIM). He is the founder of the yogic system called JKYog also known as Yoga for the Body, Mind, and Soul. He is also an author of a book titled Ishavasya Upanishad.

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Douzième Upanishad du canon Muktika, appartenant au Krishna Yajur Veda et classée comme Upanishad de Shiva.   Bibliographie: "108 Upanishads" traduction de Martine Buttex, éditions Dervy (https://www.babelio.com/livres/Buttex...) Musique: Simon Slator (https://simonslator.bandcamp.com/album/positive-light-ep) Narration et réalisation: Bruno Léger Production: Les Mécènes du Vieux Sage   Que règnent la paix et l'amour parmi tous les êtres de l'univers.  OM Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.

On this Being Yourself Podcast Extra you are invited to "look inward." Take just a few minutes to drop into a brief selection taken from The Sacred Fire of Death: Reflections on the Katha Upanishad. It is the newest installment in the Sacred Text Series with Gangaji and Chris Mohr. Along with their conversation about the Katha Upanishad itself, there are also readings from what is one of the most beloved and sacred texts of India.  The complete 82-minute audio download of The Sacred Fire of Death: Reflections on the Katha Upanishad is available to purchase at Gangaji's online store.  Read an interview with Chris Mohr about the Katha project, In the Waiting Room of Death.  You can also read this short article from Being Yourself host Barbara Denempont, A Taste of the Katha Upanishad. 

Last week we gave this lecture  comparing two seemingly different views, the Vedantic claim that “you are not the body nor is the body yours” and the Tantrik position that the “body is a sacred site in which the universe occurs”. At first glance, these seem like contradictory views: transcendence vs immanence. But in actuality, they are complimentary. A better formulation would be this: “you are not just this limited and transient body; you are actually the entire universe embodied!”Having thoroughly proved this point using two texts, the Tattīriya Upanishad from the Vedantic tradition and the Virupaksha Pancashika from the Tantrik tradition, it is now time to take the discussion further and paint with some finer brush strokes:As promised last week, we will take tonight's lecture to discuss the cakras, nādis, kundalinīand how to harness and channelize prāna…all that fun Tantrik stuff!At the end of the talk, we suggest 5 Tantrik embodiment practices that you can take up right away!Support the Show.

Today is a very sacred day: Nāga Panchami, the Day of the Serpents! Vishnu reposes on a serpent couch named Ananta. Ananta means "un-ending", i.e Infinite. In the Taittīriya Upanishad, Brahman, the Absolute Reality is described as सत्यम् ज्ञानम् अनन्तम् ब्रह्म  "satyam jñānam anantam Brahma": that which is Existence, Consciousness and Infinity. Now you might have heard a different formulation of Brahman: Sat-Cid-Ānanda, Existence-Consciousness-Bliss. Notice how Infinity is synonymous with Bliss? As we learn in the Chandogya Upanishad, यो वै भूमा तत्सुखं नाल्पे सुखमस्ति "yo vai bhūmi tat sukham, nalpe sukham asti!": Joy is vast-nes, joy is Infinity!! There is no joy in limitation!Now, taking all of this from the perspective of Shaiva Tantra: this Infinitely Free Awareness which is Innately Blissful is Śiva! God is Vimarśa-Śakti, Śiva's self-reflexivivity, i.e Awareness Reposing in Itself. This is why Vishnu (i.e, God, I.e Vimarśa) "reposes" in his serpent couch, who is called the Infinite (Consciousness). In a Shaiva sense, he is in a state of svātmaviśrantih: self-respose. This is liberation!Patañjali, the founder of Yoga philosophy is considered by our tradition to be the incarnation of the Ananta, Vishnu's serpent couch and so he is the perfect yogi, reposing in his svabhāva, his essence nature and from that arises his profound teachings on Yoga, Grammar and Medicine. Abhinavaguptapada, is known as the "new" (abhinava) serpent (guptapada) because building upon the foundations of Yoga and Samkhya, he takes the Shaiva tradition to whole new heights with his unique presentation of the Trika doctrine! Lakshmana, Rāma's brother and Rāmanūja, the founder of Viśishtadvaita Vada are also both seen as incarnations of Ananta, this Great Serpent. On a personal note, my kula devi on my Mother's side is Nageshwarī, a form of Mariamman (Kālī) to whom my grandfather was deeply devoted. He was a lifelong practitioner of Shakta Tantra who took mahāsamādhi (i.e kicked the bucket!) in the sanctum sanctorum of our family snake temple. योगेन चित्तस्य पदेन वाचां । मलं शरीरस्य च वैद्यकेन ॥ योऽपाकरोत्तमं प्रवरं मुनीनां । पतञ्जलिं प्राञ्जलिरानतोऽस्मि ॥ आबहु पुरुषाकारं। शङ्खचक्रासि धारिणं॥ सहस्र शीरसं श्वेतं। प्रनमामि पतञ्जलिम्॥ yogena cittasya padena vācāṁ । malaṁ śarīrasya ca vaidyakena ॥ yo'pākarottamaṁ pravaraṁ munīnāṁ । patañjaliṁ prāñjalirānato'smi ॥ ābahu puruṣākāraṁ śaṅkha cakrāsi dhāriṇaṁ sahasra śīrasaṁ śvetaṁ pranamāmi patañjalim Yoga, for the mind Grammar, for the speech, Medicine for the impurities of the body, I bow to that great sage Patañjali who has given all these! Pure spirit incarnate in form, Holding the conch, discuss and sword I bow to Patanjali, that thousand headed white (cobra)!अनंतं वासुकीं शेषं पद्मनाभं च कंबलम् शंखपालं धृतराष्ट्रं च तक्षकं कालियं तथा एतानि नव नामानि नागानाम् च महात्मन: सायंकाले पठेन्नित्यं प्रात:काले विशेषत: तस्य विषभयं नास्ति सर्वत्र विजयी भवेत् anaṃtaṃ vāsukīṃ śeṣaṃ padmanābhaṃ ca kaṃbalam śaṃkhapālaṃ dhṛtarāṣṭraṃ ca takṣakaṃ kāliyaṃ tathā etāni nava nāmāni nāgānām ca mahātmanah: sāyaṃkāle paṭhennityaṃ prātakāle viśeṣatah: tasya viṣabhayaṃ nāsti sarvatra vijayī bhavet Ananta, Vāsukī, Śesha, Padmanābha and Kambala Śankhapāla, Drstarāshtra, Takshaka and Kāliya: These are the 9 great Serpents: I bow to them all! If (this mantra) is recited always, especially at dusk and at dawn, all poisons and fear will be destroyed and one becomes victorious everywhere!Support the Show.

This body inevitably grows old, becomes sick and dies. But do I die with the death of the body? In what sense is this body really "me"? In what sense is it really "mine"? In almost every spiritual tradition in the world, the answer to those questions is "no! You do not die with the death of the body. You are an eternal spirit, One with God, and in no sense are you the body nor is the body yours!" What a liberating teaching! If I know this about myself, then, I know this about others too and so I will no longer mourn the death of the body as the death of my loved ones! This is of course Krishna's opening philosophical teaching to Arjuna in the beginning of Chapter II of the Gītā. To prove that you are not the body nor is the body yours, we gave no less than 19 arguments to demonstrate this fact for you, right now, right here, in the light of your own experience:https://youtu.be/7b7g9mDWnLMBut you know, if this teaching is not properly understood, it can easily lead to a kind of repression or a sort of dissociation. So to distinguish genuine spiritual realization (and the freedom that arises therefrom), from an unhealthy dissociation/spiritual by-passing, we gave this lecture:https://youtu.be/ClXyxXccBssNow, those of you who have been studying the Tantrik tradition probably know that the body is emphasized as a sacred site of spiritual opportunity. In Tantra, the body is seen as a microcosm representing the macrocosm. Nay, the body IS the macrocosm in which the entire universe appears. How then do you resolve the seeming contradiction between these more "transcendalist" notions that "you are not the body/the body is not yours" vs the more "immanent" Tantrik claims that you are embodied as the whole Universe?In this lecture, we review some of the material from the previous lectures we gave on this subject (links above) and then present two models of embodiment, a Vedantic one from the Taittīriya Upanishad and a Tantrik one from the Virupaksha Pancashika to make the case that "you are not THIS body that you take yourself to be; you are in fact, the entire Universe embodied!" Finally, we offer 4 yoga practices to help you transcend this limited embodiment in favor of a more genuine one!This lecture is for Jaanam, who requested it! I hope you enjoyed it Mā!Jai MāLectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST, Friday 10am PST and again Friday 6pm PST.  There's Q&A right after the lectre. It is free and open to the public. All are welcome!Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrMSupport the Show.

Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Mundaka Upanishad which one of the major Upanishads belonging to the Atharva Veda. Mundaka means ''shaved'' like a shaved head. The teachings revealed in this Upanishad are meant to leave the student clean, or shaved of the veil of ignorance. Indeed, the study of this Upanishad has been traditionally confined to the shaven-heads, or the sannyasins, who have renounced everything and devoted themselves exclusively to contemplation. The book consists of 64 Mantras (verses) split across Mundakas (parts) and Khandas (sections) as follows: Mundaka 1 - Khanda 1 - 9 mantras (1.1.1 - 1.1.9) Mundaka 1 - Khanda 2 - 13 mantras (1.2.1 - 1.2.13) Mundaka 2 - Khanda 1 - 10 mantras (2.1.1 - 2.1.10) Mundaka 2 - Khanda 2 - 11 mantras (2.2.1 - 2.2.11) Mundaka 3 - Khanda 1 - 10 mantras (3.1.1 - 3.1.10) Mundaka 3 - Khanda 2 - 11 mantras (3.2.1 - 3.2.11) Reference books: 1. Mundaka Upanisad translated by Swami Gambhirananda - https://www.vedanta.com/store/mundaka-upanisad-with-the-commentary-of-sankaracarya_moreinfo.html (or) 2. Eight Upanisads Vol. 2 translated by Swami Gambhirananda - https://www.vedanta.com/store/Eight-Upanishads-Commentary-by-Shankara_moreinfo.html

Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Mundaka Upanishad which one of the major Upanishads belonging to the Atharva Veda. Mundaka means ''shaved'' like a shaved head. The teachings revealed in this Upanishad are meant to leave the student clean, or shaved of the veil of ignorance. Indeed, the study of this Upanishad has been traditionally confined to the shaven-heads, or the sannyasins, who have renounced everything and devoted themselves exclusively to contemplation. The book consists of 64 Mantras (verses) split across Mundakas (parts) and Khandas (sections) as follows: Mundaka 1 - Khanda 1 - 9 mantras (1.1.1 - 1.1.9) Mundaka 1 - Khanda 2 - 13 mantras (1.2.1 - 1.2.13) Mundaka 2 - Khanda 1 - 10 mantras (2.1.1 - 2.1.10) Mundaka 2 - Khanda 2 - 11 mantras (2.2.1 - 2.2.11) Mundaka 3 - Khanda 1 - 10 mantras (3.1.1 - 3.1.10) Mundaka 3 - Khanda 2 - 11 mantras (3.2.1 - 3.2.11) Reference books: 1. Mundaka Upanisad translated by Swami Gambhirananda - https://www.vedanta.com/store/mundaka-upanisad-with-the-commentary-of-sankaracarya_moreinfo.html (or) 2. Eight Upanisads Vol. 2 translated by Swami Gambhirananda - https://www.vedanta.com/store/Eight-Upanishads-Commentary-by-Shankara_moreinfo.html

Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Mundaka Upanishad which one of the major Upanishads belonging to the Atharva Veda. Mundaka means ''shaved'' like a shaved head. The teachings revealed in this Upanishad are meant to leave the student clean, or shaved of the veil of ignorance. Indeed, the study of this Upanishad has been traditionally confined to the shaven-heads, or the sannyasins, who have renounced everything and devoted themselves exclusively to contemplation. The book consists of 64 Mantras (verses) split across Mundakas (parts) and Khandas (sections) as follows: Mundaka 1 - Khanda 1 - 9 mantras (1.1.1 - 1.1.9) Mundaka 1 - Khanda 2 - 13 mantras (1.2.1 - 1.2.13) Mundaka 2 - Khanda 1 - 10 mantras (2.1.1 - 2.1.10) Mundaka 2 - Khanda 2 - 11 mantras (2.2.1 - 2.2.11) Mundaka 3 - Khanda 1 - 10 mantras (3.1.1 - 3.1.10) Mundaka 3 - Khanda 2 - 11 mantras (3.2.1 - 3.2.11) Reference books: 1. Mundaka Upanisad translated by Swami Gambhirananda - https://www.vedanta.com/store/mundaka-upanisad-with-the-commentary-of-sankaracarya_moreinfo.html (or) 2. Eight Upanisads Vol. 2 translated by Swami Gambhirananda - https://www.vedanta.com/store/Eight-Upanishads-Commentary-by-Shankara_moreinfo.html

Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Mundaka Upanishad which one of the major Upanishads belonging to the Atharva Veda. Mundaka means ''shaved'' like a shaved head. The teachings revealed in this Upanishad are meant to leave the student clean, or shaved of the veil of ignorance. Indeed, the study of this Upanishad has been traditionally confined to the shaven-heads, or the sannyasins, who have renounced everything and devoted themselves exclusively to contemplation. The book consists of 64 Mantras (verses) split across Mundakas (parts) and Khandas (sections) as follows: Mundaka 1 - Khanda 1 - 9 mantras (1.1.1 - 1.1.9) Mundaka 1 - Khanda 2 - 13 mantras (1.2.1 - 1.2.13) Mundaka 2 - Khanda 1 - 10 mantras (2.1.1 - 2.1.10) Mundaka 2 - Khanda 2 - 11 mantras (2.2.1 - 2.2.11) Mundaka 3 - Khanda 1 - 10 mantras (3.1.1 - 3.1.10) Mundaka 3 - Khanda 2 - 11 mantras (3.2.1 - 3.2.11) Reference books: 1. Mundaka Upanisad translated by Swami Gambhirananda - https://www.vedanta.com/store/mundaka-upanisad-with-the-commentary-of-sankaracarya_moreinfo.html (or) 2. Eight Upanisads Vol. 2 translated by Swami Gambhirananda - https://www.vedanta.com/store/Eight-Upanishads-Commentary-by-Shankara_moreinfo.html

Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Mundaka Upanishad which one of the major Upanishads belonging to the Atharva Veda. Mundaka means ''shaved'' like a shaved head. The teachings revealed in this Upanishad are meant to leave the student clean, or shaved of the veil of ignorance. Indeed, the study of this Upanishad has been traditionally confined to the shaven-heads, or the sannyasins, who have renounced everything and devoted themselves exclusively to contemplation. The book consists of 64 Mantras (verses) split across Mundakas (parts) and Khandas (sections) as follows: Mundaka 1 - Khanda 1 - 9 mantras (1.1.1 - 1.1.9) Mundaka 1 - Khanda 2 - 13 mantras (1.2.1 - 1.2.13) Mundaka 2 - Khanda 1 - 10 mantras (2.1.1 - 2.1.10) Mundaka 2 - Khanda 2 - 11 mantras (2.2.1 - 2.2.11) Mundaka 3 - Khanda 1 - 10 mantras (3.1.1 - 3.1.10) Mundaka 3 - Khanda 2 - 11 mantras (3.2.1 - 3.2.11) Reference books: 1. Mundaka Upanisad translated by Swami Gambhirananda - https://www.vedanta.com/store/mundaka-upanisad-with-the-commentary-of-sankaracarya_moreinfo.html (or) 2. Eight Upanisads Vol. 2 translated by Swami Gambhirananda - https://www.vedanta.com/store/Eight-Upanishads-Commentary-by-Shankara_moreinfo.html

Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Mundaka Upanishad which one of the major Upanishads belonging to the Atharva Veda. Mundaka means ''shaved'' like a shaved head. The teachings revealed in this Upanishad are meant to leave the student clean, or shaved of the veil of ignorance. Indeed, the study of this Upanishad has been traditionally confined to the shaven-heads, or the sannyasins, who have renounced everything and devoted themselves exclusively to contemplation. The book consists of 64 Mantras (verses) split across Mundakas (parts) and Khandas (sections) as follows: Mundaka 1 - Khanda 1 - 9 mantras (1.1.1 - 1.1.9) Mundaka 1 - Khanda 2 - 13 mantras (1.2.1 - 1.2.13) Mundaka 2 - Khanda 1 - 10 mantras (2.1.1 - 2.1.10) Mundaka 2 - Khanda 2 - 11 mantras (2.2.1 - 2.2.11) Mundaka 3 - Khanda 1 - 10 mantras (3.1.1 - 3.1.10) Mundaka 3 - Khanda 2 - 11 mantras (3.2.1 - 3.2.11) Reference books: 1. Mundaka Upanisad translated by Swami Gambhirananda - https://www.vedanta.com/store/mundaka-upanisad-with-the-commentary-of-sankaracarya_moreinfo.html (or) 2. Eight Upanisads Vol. 2 translated by Swami Gambhirananda - https://www.vedanta.com/store/Eight-Upanishads-Commentary-by-Shankara_moreinfo.html

Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Mundaka Upanishad which one of the major Upanishads belonging to the Atharva Veda. Mundaka means ''shaved'' like a shaved head. The teachings revealed in this Upanishad are meant to leave the student clean, or shaved of the veil of ignorance. Indeed, the study of this Upanishad has been traditionally confined to the shaven-heads, or the sannyasins, who have renounced everything and devoted themselves exclusively to contemplation. The book consists of 64 Mantras (verses) split across Mundakas (parts) and Khandas (sections) as follows: Mundaka 1 - Khanda 1 - 9 mantras (1.1.1 - 1.1.9) Mundaka 1 - Khanda 2 - 13 mantras (1.2.1 - 1.2.13) Mundaka 2 - Khanda 1 - 10 mantras (2.1.1 - 2.1.10) Mundaka 2 - Khanda 2 - 11 mantras (2.2.1 - 2.2.11) Mundaka 3 - Khanda 1 - 10 mantras (3.1.1 - 3.1.10) Mundaka 3 - Khanda 2 - 11 mantras (3.2.1 - 3.2.11) Reference books: 1. Mundaka Upanisad translated by Swami Gambhirananda - https://www.vedanta.com/store/mundaka-upanisad-with-the-commentary-of-sankaracarya_moreinfo.html (or) 2. Eight Upanisads Vol. 2 translated by Swami Gambhirananda - https://www.vedanta.com/store/Eight-Upanishads-Commentary-by-Shankara_moreinfo.html

Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Mundaka Upanishad which one of the major Upanishads belonging to the Atharva Veda. Mundaka means ''shaved'' like a shaved head. The teachings revealed in this Upanishad are meant to leave the student clean, or shaved of the veil of ignorance. Indeed, the study of this Upanishad has been traditionally confined to the shaven-heads, or the sannyasins, who have renounced everything and devoted themselves exclusively to contemplation. The book consists of 64 Mantras (verses) split across Mundakas (parts) and Khandas (sections) as follows: Mundaka 1 - Khanda 1 - 9 mantras (1.1.1 - 1.1.9) Mundaka 1 - Khanda 2 - 13 mantras (1.2.1 - 1.2.13) Mundaka 2 - Khanda 1 - 10 mantras (2.1.1 - 2.1.10) Mundaka 2 - Khanda 2 - 11 mantras (2.2.1 - 2.2.11) Mundaka 3 - Khanda 1 - 10 mantras (3.1.1 - 3.1.10) Mundaka 3 - Khanda 2 - 11 mantras (3.2.1 - 3.2.11) Reference books: 1. Mundaka Upanisad translated by Swami Gambhirananda - https://www.vedanta.com/store/mundaka-upanisad-with-the-commentary-of-sankaracarya_moreinfo.html (or) 2. Eight Upanisads Vol. 2 translated by Swami Gambhirananda - https://www.vedanta.com/store/Eight-Upanishads-Commentary-by-Shankara_moreinfo.html

Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Mundaka Upanishad which one of the major Upanishads belonging to the Atharva Veda. Mundaka means ''shaved'' like a shaved head. The teachings revealed in this Upanishad are meant to leave the student clean, or shaved of the veil of ignorance. Indeed, the study of this Upanishad has been traditionally confined to the shaven-heads, or the sannyasins, who have renounced everything and devoted themselves exclusively to contemplation. The book consists of 64 Mantras (verses) split across Mundakas (parts) and Khandas (sections) as follows: Mundaka 1 - Khanda 1 - 9 mantras (1.1.1 - 1.1.9) Mundaka 1 - Khanda 2 - 13 mantras (1.2.1 - 1.2.13) Mundaka 2 - Khanda 1 - 10 mantras (2.1.1 - 2.1.10) Mundaka 2 - Khanda 2 - 11 mantras (2.2.1 - 2.2.11) Mundaka 3 - Khanda 1 - 10 mantras (3.1.1 - 3.1.10) Mundaka 3 - Khanda 2 - 11 mantras (3.2.1 - 3.2.11) Reference books: 1. Mundaka Upanisad translated by Swami Gambhirananda - https://www.vedanta.com/store/mundaka-upanisad-with-the-commentary-of-sankaracarya_moreinfo.html (or) 2. Eight Upanisads Vol. 2 translated by Swami Gambhirananda - https://www.vedanta.com/store/Eight-Upanishads-Commentary-by-Shankara_moreinfo.html

Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Mundaka Upanishad which one of the major Upanishads belonging to the Atharva Veda. Mundaka means ''shaved'' like a shaved head. The teachings revealed in this Upanishad are meant to leave the student clean, or shaved of the veil of ignorance. Indeed, the study of this Upanishad has been traditionally confined to the shaven-heads, or the sannyasins, who have renounced everything and devoted themselves exclusively to contemplation. The book consists of 64 Mantras (verses) split across Mundakas (parts) and Khandas (sections) as follows: Mundaka 1 - Khanda 1 - 9 mantras (1.1.1 - 1.1.9) Mundaka 1 - Khanda 2 - 13 mantras (1.2.1 - 1.2.13) Mundaka 2 - Khanda 1 - 10 mantras (2.1.1 - 2.1.10) Mundaka 2 - Khanda 2 - 11 mantras (2.2.1 - 2.2.11) Mundaka 3 - Khanda 1 - 10 mantras (3.1.1 - 3.1.10) Mundaka 3 - Khanda 2 - 11 mantras (3.2.1 - 3.2.11) Reference books: 1. Mundaka Upanisad translated by Swami Gambhirananda - https://www.vedanta.com/store/mundaka-upanisad-with-the-commentary-of-sankaracarya_moreinfo.html (or) 2. Eight Upanisads Vol. 2 translated by Swami Gambhirananda - https://www.vedanta.com/store/Eight-Upanishads-Commentary-by-Shankara_moreinfo.html

Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Mundaka Upanishad which one of the major Upanishads belonging to the Atharva Veda. Mundaka means ''shaved'' like a shaved head. The teachings revealed in this Upanishad are meant to leave the student clean, or shaved of the veil of ignorance. Indeed, the study of this Upanishad has been traditionally confined to the shaven-heads, or the sannyasins, who have renounced everything and devoted themselves exclusively to contemplation. The book consists of 64 Mantras (verses) split across Mundakas (parts) and Khandas (sections) as follows: Mundaka 1 - Khanda 1 - 9 mantras (1.1.1 - 1.1.9) Mundaka 1 - Khanda 2 - 13 mantras (1.2.1 - 1.2.13) Mundaka 2 - Khanda 1 - 10 mantras (2.1.1 - 2.1.10) Mundaka 2 - Khanda 2 - 11 mantras (2.2.1 - 2.2.11) Mundaka 3 - Khanda 1 - 10 mantras (3.1.1 - 3.1.10) Mundaka 3 - Khanda 2 - 11 mantras (3.2.1 - 3.2.11) Reference books: 1. Mundaka Upanisad translated by Swami Gambhirananda - https://www.vedanta.com/store/mundaka-upanisad-with-the-commentary-of-sankaracarya_moreinfo.html (or) 2. Eight Upanisads Vol. 2 translated by Swami Gambhirananda - https://www.vedanta.com/store/Eight-Upanishads-Commentary-by-Shankara_moreinfo.html