Podcasts about Vedanta

Joining us in this episode is Dr. Wolfgang Smith, a mathematician, physicist, philosopher of science, and metaphysician. Born in 1930, Dr. Smith developed his understanding of the world through the lens of philosophy and physics. Over the years, his fascination with these subjects has enabled him to apply a critical perspective to some of the world's biggest questions. During his time as a researcher, not only has Dr. Smith met the great Albert Einstein, but he has also written many books including Physics and Vertical Causation: The End of Quantum Reality, The Quantum Enigma: Finding the Hidden Key, and Vedanta in Light of Christian Wisdom. In addition to this, he has also contributed to film documentaries – one of which is coming out soon… Join the conversation now to uncover: If humans are anywhere close to figuring out the nature of reality. The two things that physics consists of.  What a “scientistic belief” is.  The importance of the wisdom that bygone ages have passed on to us. Wondering what Dr. Smith has found through all of his years investigating philosophy and physics? Jump in now to find out! To learn more about Dr. Smith and his work, visit Philos-sophia.org now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

Vedanta Parichaya is presented by Dr Lathashree who delves into the Advaitha principle advocated by Sri Adi Sankaracharya. She contemplates on sacred texts like Tatwa Bodha, Nirvana Shatakam and Viveka Chudamani and draws light from the teachings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

Are you interested in studying Ayurveda? Do you want to integrate Ayurvedic wisdom and healing techniques into your offerings as a practitioner of any sort?Or do you want to deepen your understanding and learn about this “Mother of Medicines” for yourself, family or friends.Perhaps you are curious, and whenever you immerse in potent Vedic wisdom, it lights up your heart.Well, if you feel a yes to these questions, this podcast episode is designed for you!IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

Across all our relationships (romantic, parental, professional, political, economic) we depend on each other. For support, resources, information, collaboration towards our goals and much more. What do our relationships depend on? We undertake the enquiry in the light of Madhu Vidya, a beautiful section of the Brhadaranyaka Upanishad and are stunned at what is revealed. To read the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our January 2023 Aarsha Vidya Bharati newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/8fa7761180d2/aarsha-vidya-bharati-jan2023 Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Vedanta - the river of wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, author and Hindu monk. To connect and learn Vedanta - www.discoveratma.com

In this episode I ponder our true identity in Christ. Then I explain how this can be experienced by means of meditation on scripture. 

Vedanta Parichaya is presented by Dr Lathashree who delves into the Advaitha principle advocated by Sri Adi Sankaracharya. She contemplates on sacred texts like Tatwa Bodha, Nirvana Shatakam and Viveka Chudamani and draws light from the teachings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

In this episode on applying Bhagavad Gita to parenting, Vivekji provides an explanation of a verse that opens up a fresh perspective on the role children play in our evolution.The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the previous episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Rita Patel, Deepal Shanmugam, and Akshaya Radhakrishnan.

..is the most common question in Vedanta. The reply lies into questioning the identity of the questioner, who is none other than our dear old experiencer. For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our January 2023 Aarsha Vidya Bharati newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/8fa7761180d2/aarsha-vidya-bharati-jan2023 Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Vedanta - the river of wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, author and Hindu monk. To connect and learn Vedanta - www.discoveratma.com

Vedanta Parichaya is presented by Dr Lathashree who delves into the Advaitha principle advocated by Sri Adi Sankaracharya. She contemplates on sacred texts like Tatwa Bodha, Nirvana Shatakam and Viveka Chudamani and draws light from the teachings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

In this mini-episode, we get a review on applying Bhagavad Gita to work. Vivekji provides a brief summary of 4 verses that help us realign our perspective and purpose for working.The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the previous episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Rita Patel, Deepal Shanmugam, and Akshaya Radhakrishnan.

If you are one of the 40 million people in the United States who practice yoga, or if you have ever meditated, you have a forgotten Indian monk named Swami Vivekananda to thank. Few thinkers have had so enduring an impact on both Eastern and Western life as him, the Indian monk who inspired the likes of Freud, Gandhi, and Tagore. Blending science, religion, and politics, Vivekananda introduced Westerners to yoga and the universalist school of Hinduism called Vedanta. His teachings fostered a more tolerant form of mainstream spirituality in Europe and North America and forever changed the Western relationship to meditation and spirituality.Today's guest is Ruth Harris, author of Guru to the World: The Life and Legacy of Vivekananda. She traces his transformation from son of a Calcutta-based attorney into saffron-robed ascetic. At the 1893 World Parliament of Religions in Chicago, he fascinated audiences with teachings from Hinduism, Western esoteric spirituality, physics, and the sciences of the mind, in the process advocating a more inclusive conception of religion and expounding the evils of colonialism. Vivekananda won many disciples, most prominently the Irish activist Margaret Noble, who disseminated his ideas in the face of much disdain for the wisdom of a “subject race.” At home, he challenged the notion that religion was antithetical to nationalist goals, arguing that Hinduism was intimately connected with Indian identity.The iconic monk emerges as a counterargument to Orientalist critiques, which interpret East–West interactions as primarily instances of Western borrowing. As Vivekananda demonstrates, we must not underestimate Eastern agency in the global circulation of ideas.

In this Rupert Spira Podcast episode with Deepak Chopra, happiness is the main subject of discussion. What can we do to attain it and alleviate our suffering? How can we transform painful emotions so that we too can experience Ananda — the joy of existence we all long for? Also in this episode, Rupert gives us three steps to deal with painful emotions. And Deepak explains how Rupert's teaching is a modern, practical and experiential interpretation of Yoga, Tantra, Vedanta and Kashmir Shaivism.

Emotional and Physical pain is an inevitable part of living. The more we resist, the more it persists (in the form of dvesha) and further aversion to pain. 5 teachings for how we deal with pain, from the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and our very own lives. Last call to join Svadharma - Discovering and living our life purpose is a course from January 15th - March 2023 at Hindu University of America. Details - https://www.hua.edu/product/svadharma-discovering-and-living-our-life-purpose/ For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our January 2023 Aarsha Vidya Bharati newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/8fa7761180d2/aarsha-vidya-bharati-jan2023 Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Vedanta - the river of wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, author and Hindu monk. To connect and learn Vedanta - www.discoveratma.com

Anoop Kumar, MD is Co-founder of Health Revolution, creator of the Health Jumpstart program, host of the Healing Is Possible podcast, a front-line emergency physician, and author of the books Michelangelo's Medicine and Is This a Dream? He was drawn to the philosophy of Vedanta early in his life, especially its profound views on the complete anatomy of the human being–a perspective missing from modern medical science. Informed by this, he communicates a compelling narrative about the power each person has to heal and discover what true health means. Dr. Kumar is Board-Certified in Emergency Medicine and has a Master's degree in Management with a focus on Health Leadership. Links:Anoop's Website: AnoopKumar.comAnoop on Instagram and LinkedInHealth Revolution and the Health Revolution Jumpstart Program 

A while ago I read about the early life of Ramana Maharshi - how when he was a teenager he was overwhelmed by a sudden, extreme fear of death. Then he lay down on his back and imagined he was dead. I think I read this in the preface to a book of his teachings, but I couldn't find it. So I did an internet search and found the details of the account on his official website. It happened in July of 1896, and it was actually the event that precipitated his spiritual awakening. His account is meaningful to me because it has many similarities with the experience that prompted my spiritual awakening.In this episode I read his account and compare it with my experience. Then I describe a spiritual practice of dying that may help those who are seeking to awaken to True Self. 

Vedanta Parichaya is presented by Dr Lathashree who delves into the Advaitha principle advocated by Sri Adi Sankaracharya. She contemplates on sacred texts like Tatwa Bodha, Nirvana Shatakam and Viveka Chudamani and draws light from the teachings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

A quick round-up of what's going on in our Chinmaya Niagara CommUnity.Join us for Meaningful Mornings: https://www.chinmayaniagara.com/communities/morningsContribute to our Trevor Project Campaign: https://give.thetrevorproject.org/chinmayaniagaraSubscribe to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/vicharagurukula/newsletterFor those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young and evolving adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!

What is the myth underlying the modern practice of Yoga?In today's episode, Sky Akasha Tobias joins me to unpack this question. In doing so we explore Yoga's ancient roots to see if the bridge that connects it to its modern incarnation can still be seen, felt and perhaps even traversed.Sky spends his time between Sweden and Bali, teaching with his wife, Sanna, at their school called Sama Yoga. He is a devotee of Vedanta and dedicated student of Shri Swami Vagishanandaji."The practices and disciplines that bring us to harmony and balance in all aspects of life as well as understanding the choices that bring us equanimity. Sama Yoga is taught intuitively from the heart, it's a practice that brings you back to yourself, to land in relaxation, trust and contentment with whatever your life brings. Samayoga brings balance and health physically, mentally and emotionally"- samayoga.infoMusic by Marlia Coeur on Spotify.Please consider becoming a Patron to support the show!Go to OnTheSoulsTerms.com for more.

Synopsis: John LaMattina is the former President of Global R&D at Pfizer and is currently a Senior Partner at PureTech Health. A self-proclaimed defender of the pharmaceutical industry, Dr. LaMattina worked at Pfizer for 30 years before joining the biotech industry as a board member for a variety of different biotech companies. His recently published book, “Pharma and Profits”, talks about the misconceptions around COVID-19 vaccines and other areas including the cost of drugs, and the impact that the passing of the IRA Act will have on R&D going forward. In this episode he also discusses how biotech leaders should be thinking about the new IRA Act legislation and what changes they should anticipate. Biography: Dr. John L. LaMattina is the former Senior Vice President, Pfizer Inc and President, Pfizer Global Research and Development. In this role, Dr. LaMattina oversaw the drug discovery and development efforts of over 13,000 colleagues in the United States, Europe and Asia. He retired from this position in December, 2007. Dr. LaMattina spent 30 years at Pfizer Inc having joined as a medicinal chemist in 1977. Over the years, he held positions of increasing responsibility for Pfizer Central Research, including Vice President of US Discovery Operations in 1993, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Discovery Operations in 1998 and Senior Vice President of Worldwide Development in 1999. Dr. LaMattina graduated cum laude from Boston College in 1971 with a B.S. in Chemistry. He attended the University of New Hampshire receiving a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry in 1975. He then moved on to Princeton University as a National Institutes of Health Postdoctoral Fellow in the laboratory of Professor E. C. Taylor. During his tenure as head of global R&D, Pfizer produced new treatments for cancer, smoking cessation, rheumatoid arthritis and AIDS. Dr. LaMattina is the author of numerous scientific publications and holds a number of U.S. patents. In addition, he is the author of Drug Truths: Dispelling the Myths About Pharma R&D and Devalued and Distrusted – Can the Pharmaceutical Industry Restore Its Broken Image? He is also a Forbes contributor. Dr. LaMattina has received a number of awards including the 1998 Boston College Alumni Award of Excellence in Science, the 2007 Equal Opportunity Award from Legal Momentum, an Honorary Doctor of Science degree from the University of New Hampshire and the 2010 American Chemical Society Earle Barnes Award for Leadership in Chemical Research Management. Dr. LaMattina is a Senior Partner and a member of the Board of Directors of PureTech Health. He serves on the Board of Directors of Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Immunome and Vedanta. Dr. LaMattina also serves as a Trustee Associate on the Board of Trustees of Boston College.

“Monks and nuns, when one thing is developed and cultivated, the mind becomes tranquil, thought and examination subside, and all wholesome qualities which pertain to true knowledge reach fulfillment by development. What is that one thing? Mindfulness of The Body” The Buddha In this practice we cultivate a deep awareness and understanding of the body. In this understanding we may become intimately acquainted with emotional states which arise through the body, thereby intercepting our reactivity. Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org I have been practicing meditation for over 35 years and has been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition. If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunder May All BenefitMay All Benefit

You may have heard that you have unlimited potential and that you can reach your dreams, but what does that really mean? The book,  “Like a Spark From Fire: Break Free from the Past, Find Your Brilliance and Become Your True Self,” by Debra Berndt Maldonado begins with the story of a woman asking the guru, “Who is my true self?”  In this episode we explore:The difference between the soul and the universal self;Does the soul need healing?How the ego veils and covers you true nature;What is non-dual philosophy?How can you discover and live your true potential in life?Watch the next Soul Session in this series on our YouTube Channel.Discover our Jungian Life Coach Training Program.

Across different situations, how do we know what is appropriate to do in a given situation? How much is too much and how much is too little? What is the golden mean in Kaushalam that seems elusive? As we modify our karma into karma yoga we discover the many considerations that shape Kaushalam. Delighted to announce two new courses - Bhakti-The Heart of Wisdom. Course from 10th January to May 2023. Every Tuesday at 6.30 pm IST. Details - https://discoveratma.com/bhakti-the-heart-of-wisdom/ Svadharma - Discovering and living our life purpose is a course from January - March 2023 at Hindu University of America. Details - https://www.hua.edu/product/svadharma-discovering-and-living-our-life-purpose/ For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our January 2023 Aarsha Vidya Bharati newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/8fa7761180d2/aarsha-vidya-bharati-jan2023 Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Vedanta - the river of wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, author and Hindu monk. To connect and learn Vedanta - www.discoveratma.com

When people ask me about spiritual practices or disciplines, I generally do not recommend any. The reason I don't recommend any is because people tend to view practices as a means to an end. They think that if they do certain things then they will result in a spiritual goal. Yet even when I don't recommend practices, people will press me on it. They say that they know it is all grace and that there is nothing they can do to wake up spiritually, but they are hoping there is something that might help in some small way. Today I am going break my pattern and suggest a practice. 

Vedanta Parichaya is presented by Dr Lathashree who delves into the Advaitha principle advocated by Sri Adi Sankaracharya. She contemplates on sacred texts like Tatwa Bodha, Nirvana Shatakam and Viveka Chudamani and draws light from the teachings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

In this episode on applying Bhagavad Gita to working, we learn about the importance of balancing what we do and how we think. With this checked off, we can then immerse ourselves with dedication and focus.The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the last episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young and evolving adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!

In this episode, we cover the material in Srimad Bhagavatam 4.31.9.The Bhagavatam's eighteen thousand verses contain hundreds of conversations between self-realized kings, yogis, and sages of the ancient world on how to achieve perfection in life, including descriptions of various incarnations and activities of Krishna—the Supreme Person—and His devotees throughout history.It was compiled by Vyasadeva—editor of the Vedas—as his own commentary on Vedanta-sutra, the essence of all theistic knowledge.   Be sure to listen to the end as there is a question and answer session, which will provide additional insights.Interested in hearing more?Interested in hearing more? The entire Caitanya-caritamrta, including the Bhaktivedanta Purports, narrated by Kesava Bharati Dasa Goswami, is now available to download from bbtmedia.com, Audible, or iTunes.

In this episode, we cover the material in Srimad Bhagavatam 5.1.1.The Bhagavatam's eighteen thousand verses contain hundreds of conversations between self-realized kings, yogis, and sages of the ancient world on how to achieve perfection in life, including descriptions of various incarnations and activities of Krishna—the Supreme Person—and His devotees throughout history.It was compiled by Vyasadeva—editor of the Vedas—as his own commentary on Vedanta-sutra, the essence of all theistic knowledge.   Be sure to listen to the end as there is a question and answer session, which will provide additional insights.Interested in hearing more?Interested in hearing more? The entire Caitanya-caritamrta, including the Bhaktivedanta Purports, narrated by Kesava Bharati Dasa Goswami, is now available to download from bbtmedia.com, Audible, or iTunes.

Dear Future Self, A happy you in the new year makes a happy new year. You and I have an awareness of our strengths and the areas of struggle. I am here to support you and flow into you. My attempt is not to convince you of anything that you don't know but to just remind you of a few things. A reminder can be accumulated wisdom, an affirmation or even a discovery of what has always been there. These are .... And nine reminders follow ... ---------- Delighted to announce two new courses - Bhakti-The Heart of Wisdom. Course from 10th January to May 2023. Every Tuesday at 6.30 pm IST. Details - https://discoveratma.com/bhakti-the-heart-of-wisdom/ Svadharma - Discovering and living our life purpose is a course from January - March 2023 at Hindu University of America. Details - https://www.hua.edu/product/svadharma-discovering-and-living-our-life-purpose/ For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our December 2022 newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/07477521fa66/aarsha-vidya-bharati-dec2022 Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Vedanta - the river of wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, author and Hindu monk. To connect and learn Vedanta - www.discoveratma.com

YFYI (Yoga For Your Intellect) is a conversational, digital approach to the 5000+ year old, ancient eastern philosophy of Vedanta. About the hosts: James Beshara is a world-renowned founder and startup investor (ranked as high as the #2 global venture investor by investment platforms like AngelList) and has been invited to speak at places such as Harvard Business School, Stanford University, and The World Bank. Joseph Emmett has been a student of Vedanta for over 25 years, teaching this “perennial philosophy” around the world, with over a decade spent at the Vedanta Academy in Malavli, India under the guidance and teaching of acclaimed Vedanta philosopher and author, Swami A. Parthasarathy. In addition to weekly podcast episodes, the hosts, James and Joseph, also host a weekly Clubhouse conversation on Friday mornings with open Q&A (search for the ‘Yoga For Your Intellect' club within the Clubhouse app), as well as in-person ‘Surf & Yoga YFYI' retreats in Southern California during the year. Would you like to dive in deeper? Our reading recommendation is to dive into reading perhaps the clearest and most complete work on Vedanta of the 20th century — ‘Vedanta Treatise: The Eternities' by A. Parthasarathy which can be found on Amazon. We also encourage you to subscribe to these conversations if you find them valuable for more weekly insights to the perennial philosophy. Resources: Swami Parthasarathy: https://www.vedantaworld.org/about/swamiji Vedanta Treatise: The Eternities: https://www.vedantaworld.org/books-and-media/12-books/86-vedanta-treatise-the-eternities Calamigos Guest Ranch and Beach Club: https://calamigosguestranch.com/ Bhagavad Gita: https://www.vedantaworld.org/books-and-media/12-books/82-bhagavad-gita Vedanta Academy: https://www.vedantaworld.org/about/vedanta-academy Joseph Emmett: https://www.vedantahouston.org/josephji James Beshara: https://jjbeshara.com/about/

In this episode, we cover the material in Srimad Bhagavatam 4.30.47.The Bhagavatam's eighteen thousand verses contain hundreds of conversations between self-realized kings, yogis, and sages of the ancient world on how to achieve perfection in life, including descriptions of various incarnations and activities of Krishna—the Supreme Person—and His devotees throughout history.It was compiled by Vyasadeva—editor of the Vedas—as his own commentary on Vedanta-sutra, the essence of all theistic knowledge.   Be sure to listen to the end as there is a question and answer session, which will provide additional insights.Interested in hearing more?Interested in hearing more? The entire Caitanya-caritamrta, including the Bhaktivedanta Purports, narrated by Kesava Bharati Dasa Goswami, is now available to download from bbtmedia.com, Audible, or iTunes.

In this episode, we cover the material in Srimad Bhagavatam 4.30.37.The Bhagavatam's eighteen thousand verses contain hundreds of conversations between self-realized kings, yogis, and sages of the ancient world on how to achieve perfection in life, including descriptions of various incarnations and activities of Krishna—the Supreme Person—and His devotees throughout history.It was compiled by Vyasadeva—editor of the Vedas—as his own commentary on Vedanta-sutra, the essence of all theistic knowledge.   Be sure to listen to the end as there is a question and answer session, which will provide additional insights.Interested in hearing more?Interested in hearing more? The entire Caitanya-caritamrta, including the Bhaktivedanta Purports, narrated by Kesava Bharati Dasa Goswami, is now available to download from bbtmedia.com, Audible, or iTunes.

Vedanta Parichaya is presented by Dr Lathashree who delves into the Advaitha principle advocated by Sri Adi Sankaracharya. She contemplates on sacred texts like Tatwa Bodha, Nirvana Shatakam and Viveka Chudamani and draws light from the teachings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

When one is dedicated to the Self, the Self will give us what we need. What does this mean? How does it apply to our daily lives? In this episode, Vivekji teaches us about what it means to be dedicated to the 5 facets of life.The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the last episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young and evolving adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!

In this episode, we cover the material in Srimad Bhagavatam 4.30.27.The Bhagavatam's eighteen thousand verses contain hundreds of conversations between self-realized kings, yogis, and sages of the ancient world on how to achieve perfection in life, including descriptions of various incarnations and activities of Krishna—the Supreme Person—and His devotees throughout history.It was compiled by Vyasadeva—editor of the Vedas—as his own commentary on Vedanta-sutra, the essence of all theistic knowledge.   Be sure to listen to the end as there is a question and answer session, which will provide additional insights.Interested in hearing more?Interested in hearing more? The entire Caitanya-caritamrta, including the Bhaktivedanta Purports, narrated by Kesava Bharati Dasa Goswami, is now available to download from bbtmedia.com, Audible, or iTunes.

In this episode, we cover the material in Srimad Bhagavatam 4.30.19.The Bhagavatam's eighteen thousand verses contain hundreds of conversations between self-realized kings, yogis, and sages of the ancient world on how to achieve perfection in life, including descriptions of various incarnations and activities of Krishna—the Supreme Person—and His devotees throughout history.It was compiled by Vyasadeva—editor of the Vedas—as his own commentary on Vedanta-sutra, the essence of all theistic knowledge.   Be sure to listen to the end as there is a question and answer session, which will provide additional insights.Interested in hearing more?Interested in hearing more? The entire Caitanya-caritamrta, including the Bhaktivedanta Purports, narrated by Kesava Bharati Dasa Goswami, is now available to download from bbtmedia.com, Audible, or iTunes.

In this episode, we cover the material in Srimad Bhagavatam 4.29.82.The Bhagavatam's eighteen thousand verses contain hundreds of conversations between self-realized kings, yogis, and sages of the ancient world on how to achieve perfection in life, including descriptions of various incarnations and activities of Krishna—the Supreme Person—and His devotees throughout history.It was compiled by Vyasadeva—editor of the Vedas—as his own commentary on Vedanta-sutra, the essence of all theistic knowledge.   Be sure to listen to the end as there is a question and answer session, which will provide additional insights.Interested in hearing more?Interested in hearing more? The entire Caitanya-caritamrta, including the Bhaktivedanta Purports, narrated by Kesava Bharati Dasa Goswami, is now available to download from bbtmedia.com, Audible, or iTunes.

10 teachings to learn, savour and assimilate. Svadharma - Discovering and living our life purpose is a course from January - March 2023 at Hindu University of America. Details - https://www.hua.edu/product/svadharma-discovering-and-living-our-life-purpose/ For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our December 2022 newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/07477521fa66/aarsha-vidya-bharati-dec2022 Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Vedanta - the river of wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, author and Hindu monk. To connect and learn Vedanta - www.discoveratma.com

In this episode, we cover the material in Srimad Bhagavatam 4.29.73.The Bhagavatam's eighteen thousand verses contain hundreds of conversations between self-realized kings, yogis, and sages of the ancient world on how to achieve perfection in life, including descriptions of various incarnations and activities of Krishna—the Supreme Person—and His devotees throughout history.It was compiled by Vyasadeva—editor of the Vedas—as his own commentary on Vedanta-sutra, the essence of all theistic knowledge.   Be sure to listen to the end as there is a question and answer session, which will provide additional insights.

In this episode, we cover the material in Srimad Bhagavatam 4.29.63.The Bhagavatam's eighteen thousand verses contain hundreds of conversations between self-realized kings, yogis, and sages of the ancient world on how to achieve perfection in life, including descriptions of various incarnations and activities of Krishna—the Supreme Person—and His devotees throughout history.It was compiled by Vyasadeva—editor of the Vedas—as his own commentary on Vedanta-sutra, the essence of all theistic knowledge.   Be sure to listen to the end as there is a question and answer session, which will provide additional insights.

In this episode, we cover the material in Srimad Bhagavatam 4.29.55.The Bhagavatam's eighteen thousand verses contain hundreds of conversations between self-realized kings, yogis, and sages of the ancient world on how to achieve perfection in life, including descriptions of various incarnations and activities of Krishna—the Supreme Person—and His devotees throughout history.It was compiled by Vyasadeva—editor of the Vedas—as his own commentary on Vedanta-sutra, the essence of all theistic knowledge.   Be sure to listen to the end as there is a question and answer session, which will provide additional insights.

This is the first of a three part lecture series on the teachings of the Christ in the light of Vedanta, Yoga and Tantra. Today, we take up Jesus' message of renunciation. Above all, the Christ, like all the avatars before and after him, exemplified total absorption in God and uncompromising renunciation. What is renunciation, anyway?   You see:   We all want to be happy. The goal of life is happiness and fulfillment. Now consider this carefully:  We do so many things in a day. But if take the time to stop and carefully consider why it is that we do what we do, most of us will find that we are motivated by pleasure, money, power and name and fame. We work to make money because we crave financial security and because we think that money will bring us new experiences, new pleasure. We seek out company that increase the overall pleasure we feel in our life. We work to increase our followers or find praise and validation to feel a sense of belonging. And we pursue learning because it is a subtle form of pleasure and power. Notice, our motivations are most “worldly”. That is to say, our fundamental orientation towards life is to look for fulfillment and happiness. What good has that done you? Did you actually get what you were looking for from acquiring all of these things? By studying your own experiences and also the lives of people who are successful in a worldly sense (top professors, billionaires, rock stars etc.) you come to learn that an increase in pleasure, money, fame and power don't at all mean an increase in happiness. Often the opposite! So then, understanding this, why continue to pursue things you know won't make you happy?   Contrastingly, the happiest people in the world are often holy men and women who have renounced their fascination with the trinkets of the world and instead spend all of their time enjoying the inner fulfillment of spiritual life. These people devote their time to spiritual practice and study and when they work in the world, they do it as an act of worship, not to make money or be praised. And as a result, they are free, happy and genuinely fulfilled in a way that most of us aren't! Understanding this, we must resolve to devote every single hour of our day to spiritual life. We should radically redefine our orientation to life.  The goal of your life is enlightenment, not pleasure, not wealth, not power, not name and fame. If you have this conviction, yours will be a beautiful life. The only fulfillment here is in the Spirit.  In this video, we sketch out the two "axiological" arguments above as well as three more arguments, one from the point of view of epistemology, the other from metaphysics and the final one is an appeal to a corroborated claim by all the major world religions for a total of 5 arguments in favor of devoting every single moment of your life to spiritual practice.Support the show

Vedanta Parichaya is presented by Dr Lathashree who delves into the Advaitha principle advocated by Sri Adi Sankaracharya. She contemplates on sacred texts like Tatwa Bodha, Nirvana Shatakam and Viveka Chudamani and draws light from the teachings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

In this second episode on applying Bhagavad Gita to working, Vivekji covers a verse that teaches us how we can love what we do! We come to understand the importance of following our responsibilities with a purpose.The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the last episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young and evolving adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!

Everything in this world is temporary. ‘Bad' times pass and ‘good' times pass. The only thing that is constant is you. The real, eternal you; brahman.We are absolutely pure and perfect as we are, however, this innate, perfect divinity is wrapped in a mind complex that has varied characteristics, thus we have diverse experiences based on the qualities of our mind. Difficult times reveal what kind of mind we currently have as our reactions to these difficulties are very revealing.Everything that has to happen to us has to happen. It is orchestrated for our own good by brahman in order to improve, mature and realise our true divinity. Therefore we should greet all events of our life, pleasant or unpleasant with equanimity.Throughout the course of this series, it should have revealed to you what the current state of your mind is. If you observe that your mind still needs some maturing and development, then the series ‘Master The Mind' can guide you on the requisite techniques to help you begin this process.Whatever happens in our lives and whatever we pursue from here, we must continually abide in this thought – this idea; that we and everyone and everything around us is divine.If you'd like to get the links and show notes for this episode, visit: https://www.saiprakashana.org/KU-EP60

In this episode, we cover the material in Srimad Bhagavatam 4.29.34.The Bhagavatam's eighteen thousand verses contain hundreds of conversations between self-realized kings, yogis, and sages of the ancient world on how to achieve perfection in life, including descriptions of various incarnations and activities of Krishna—the Supreme Person—and His devotees throughout history.It was compiled by Vyasadeva—editor of the Vedas—as his own commentary on Vedanta-sutra, the essence of all theistic knowledge.   Be sure to listen to the end as there is a question and answer session, which will provide additional insights.Interested in hearing more?Interested in hearing more? The entire Caitanya-caritamrta, including the Bhaktivedanta Purports, narrated by Kesava Bharati Dasa Goswami, is now available to download from bbtmedia.com, Audible, or iTunes.

In this episode, we cover the material in Srimad Bhagavatam 4.29.47.The Bhagavatam's eighteen thousand verses contain hundreds of conversations between self-realized kings, yogis, and sages of the ancient world on how to achieve perfection in life, including descriptions of various incarnations and activities of Krishna—the Supreme Person—and His devotees throughout history.It was compiled by Vyasadeva—editor of the Vedas—as his own commentary on Vedanta-sutra, the essence of all theistic knowledge.   Be sure to listen to the end as there is a question and answer session, which will provide additional insights.Interested in hearing more?Interested in hearing more? The entire Caitanya-caritamrta, including the Bhaktivedanta Purports, narrated by Kesava Bharati Dasa Goswami, is now available to download from bbtmedia.com, Audible, or iTunes.

Atma, the limitless being has no key performance areas and hence does not need an annual review. But the jiva can benefit from an annual review of life in the light of Vedanta. How? Svadharma - Discovering and living our life purpose is a course from January - March 2023 at Hindu University of America. Details - https://www.hua.edu/product/svadharma-discovering-and-living-our-life-purpose/ For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our December 2022 newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/07477521fa66/aarsha-vidya-bharati-dec2022 Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Vedanta - the river of wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, author and Hindu monk. To connect and learn Vedanta - www.discoveratma.com

Lecture by Swami Tyagananda, given on December 11, 2022, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA.

How can we enjoy the work we do? How can we get to the point where work doesn't feel like work? In this week's Bhagavad Gita 101, we explore another meaningful verse related to working.The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the last episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young and evolving adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!

We are deep within the Christmas season now, and holiday activities are in full swing. So it is a good time to contemplate the meaning of Christmas. Too often the choice seems to be between Santa Claus or the baby Jesus, secular or theistic, or perhaps opt for celebrating the winter solstice as an alternative. But it is possible to celebrate Christian holiday spiritually from a nondual perspective. The holiday of Christmas expresses the oneness that is our true nature and the nature of the one reality.