For Seekers by Seekers
By Rajesh
For Seekers by SeekersApr 09, 2023
Bhagavad Gita Ch 11 v.47-end
Bhagavad Gita Ch 11 v.47-end
Bhagavad Gita Ch 11 v38-46
Bhagavad Gita Ch 11 v38-46
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 11 - 30-38
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 11 - 30-38
Bhagavad Gita Ch 9.15-20
Bhagavad Gita Ch 9.15-20
Bhagavad Gita Ch 11 15-20
Bhagavad Gita Ch 11 15-20.
1. Includes a segment on raaga/dvesha by Rick.
2. Discussion on developing the practice of vishwa roopa darshanam.
Bhagavad Gita Ch 11 Verses 1-14
Bhagavad Gita Ch 10 Summary presentation - 2
Bhagavad Gita Ch 10 Summary presentation - 2
Bhagavad Gita Ch 10.19 - 10.28
Bhagavad Gita Ch 10.19 - 10.28
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 10 10-18
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 10 10-18
Good discussion on applying the teachings on a day-to-day basis
Discussion on Swami Dayananda's talks
Gita group discussion on Swami Dayananda's talks from 1976.
Bhagavad Gita Ch 9.11-15
Bhagavad Gita Ch 9.11-15
Gita Satsange Slokas 9.6 to 9.10 date 09242023
Gita Satsange Slokas 9.6 to 9.10 date 09242023
In this we discuss - existence of the world, karma theory, reincarnation, concept of Brahman ALONE existing; dissonance of why we see the world existing as we perceive it today and don't see it as Brahman. Discuss some metaphors of wind/space, water/reflection, snake/rope (!), post/ghost etc.
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 9 Slokas 1-5
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 9 Slokas 1-5
Kunti Stuthi conclusion
Kunti Stuthi concluding slokas
Kunti Stuti Slokas 11-20 08202023
Kunti Stuti Slokas 11-20 08202023 s
Kunti Stuthi, 1-10
Kunti Sthuthi 1-10 shlokas
Gita Satsang Ch 8 Slokas 1-6 06042023
Gita Satsang Ch 8 Slokas 1-6 06042023
Bhagavan introduces the words - Brahman, Adhyatma, Karma, Adhibhutam, Adidaivam and Adiyagyam
Gita Ch 8 slokas 7-9 on 06112022
Gita Ch 8 slokas 7-9 on 06112022
We discuss the three powerful slokas on Brahma Tattva and draw similarities between KY, BY, JY and these slokas
24 Life Lessons - from Avadhoota Gita by Subbu
24 Life Lessons - from Avadhoota Gita by Subbu
Chapter 7 Review of Gita...continued (3/3)
Chapter 7 Review of Gita...continued (3/3)
Slokas 25 to 30 Chapter 7 Gita Satsang 04302023
We conclude Chapter 7 and discuss elaborately the difference between jnana and vijnana - the title of the chapter.
Slokas 16 to 19 Chapter 7 Gita Satsang 04162023
Is this world a perfect world?
If there were a creator, why (s)he chose to create an imperfect world?
How to understand creation?
What are the four types of 'devotees' who pray and for what?
Are we in them? Or not?
Ch 7 Slokas 12 to 15 Gita Satsang 04092023
Ch 7 Slokas 12 to 15 Gita Satsang 04092023
Learn about what we discuss on rope/snake, mud/pot analogies
Ch 7 slokas 6 to 11 Gita Satsang 04022023
Listen to what it means to be the 'thread' for the garland of pearls.
Listen to what it means by dharma, adharma
Gita Ch 7 Slokas 3-5 Satsang 03262023
We continue to debate on jnana, vijnana difference.
Then we analyze why mind, ego, intellect are counted separately albeit they are a product of the pancha bhoothas.
We also discuss ego and what is realization.
Manisha Panchakam Revision Episode 2 Gita Satsang 03122023
This is the concluding part of the revision of Manisha Panchakam by the Gita Satsangis.
Gita Ch 7.1 & 7.2 Satsang 03192023
In this episode, listen to discussions on the implications of jnana, vijnana words.
Understand what Gita says who is a jnani and what is vijnana.
Revision -1 Manisha Panchakam 03052023 Gita Satsang
Revision -1 Manisha Panchakam 03052023 Gita Satsang
Manisha Panchakam Slokas 4 &5 Gita Satsang 02262023
We conclude Manisha Panchakam Slokas 4 &5 .
Gita Satsang Manisha Panchakam Sloka 3 - 19 Feb 2023
Tat Tvam Asi
We discuss this.
We digress on the importance of Guru and surrender to Guru.
Prof V K talks to Gita Satsang 02122023
Prof VK, (https://www.profvk.com/) who is a former Deputy Director of BITS Pilani speaks to the Gita Satsang, most of who are Bitsians...and several honorary Bitsians, all tied together at the hip in our journey towards Moksha. Prof VK's talk about Gita, Vishnusahasranama, Immanence concept, Kshetrajna, Askhara, his insights into 'yata deepo' sloka from Gita, and the significance of 'chinmudra'....is truly amazing. Enjoy this talk
Gita Satsang 02052023 Manisha Panchakam Sloka 2
Gita Satsang 02052023 Manisha Panchakam Sloka 2
We discuss Brahman; individual Atman and how the Jiva can realize the Brahman & Atman are the one and same and it is our true identity
Manisha Panchakam Sloka 1 Discussions 01292023
The witness in three states of human experience and the witness in all living entities is exactly the same.
Whoever knows the truth that the witness is none other than the Supreme Consciousness, is a wise man - whoever (s)he is - be (s)he a chandala or a learned person....
Maneesha Panchakam Introductory Slokas 1.1 & 1.2 01222023
Is there a difference in people?
Is 'caste' any factor at all to differentiate people?
Or is differentiation possible at all?
Learn from the interaction of Sankaracharya ("learned Brahmana" with a Chandala ("dog-eater") and how the Chandala corners Sankaracharya with his deep questions about Advaita Vedanta.
And, listen to the insights from the Gita group about these two introductory slokas; don't miss the wonderful chanting by Subbu!
Ch 6 Dhyana Yoga Reflections by Ajay Gupta
Ajay compares Ashtanga Yoga with Ch 6 of Gita and explains his understanding.
Gita Ch 6 revision 11272022
We revise Chapter 6 of Gita.
This episode consists of different speakers each speaking for a short duration (about 15-20min).
Youtube video of this episode is also available if you want to watch it with the slides.
https://youtu.be/Ps6rvChnt1M
Sandhyavandanam and Gita Ch 6 Talk by Rajesh Sengamedu 1120222
In this talk, I present why Sandhyavandanam as a daily practice is an excellent ritual and is in line with the Dhyana as described by Bhagavan in Chapter 6 of Gita. Drawing on talks by Swami Paramarthananda, Veda Bharathi and Swami Omkarananda as well as my personal practice, I talk about the vision of Sandhyavandana ritual and how it helps to realize our true self.
Youtube video with slides here: https://youtu.be/vxykoU8_Vys.
Link to Slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xyf2toc96wEO7dWwarfOfwbYMPwnmd2M/view?usp=share_link
Bhagavad Gita Ch 6.41 - 6.47
Bhagavad Gita Ch 6.41 - 6.47
This concludes the discussions on Chapter 6.
Kailash Yatra Experience 2019 - Talk by Ramesh Kaza
This talk will help you prepare for Kailash Yatra.
Shared by Ramesh Kaza who did the yatra in 2019.
Suggest you to watch the Youtube video talk as it has beautiful pictures and a presentation.
https://youtu.be/SX2Ctc6FI-E [Part 1]
https://youtu.be/5yP-_EzoM2g [Part 2]
Bhagavad Gita Ch 6.35 - 6.40
Bhagavad Gita Ch 6.35 - 6.40
Spirited discussions around what happens to our effort if we find ourselves in "no man's land" where we neither gained enlightenment nor enjoyed the material comforts of this world.
Bhagavad Gita Ch 6.30-6.35
Bhagavad Gita Ch 6.30-6.35
Continuing the series on meditation.
Bhagavad Gita Ch 6-25-6.30
Bhagavad Gita Ch 6-25-6.30
Bhgavad Gita Ch 6.20 - 6.25
Bhgavad Gita Ch 6.20 - 6.25
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6.14-6.19
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6.14-6.19
Gita Satsang Ch 6 Slokas 6-10, Date 18 Sep 2022
We discuss slokas 6.6-6.10 of Gita where Bhagavan talks of how to prepare oneself for meditation and what it means to 'uplift oneself by oneself' with some practical examples.
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6.1 - 6.5
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6.1 - 6.5
Discussions on meditation.
Bhagavad Gita Ch 5.25 - 5.29
Bhagavad Gita Ch 5.25 - 5.29
Bhagavad Gita Summary Ch 1 to 6 by Swami Paramarthananda
Based on Swami Paramarthananda's lectures, these summaries were prepared by his students.
In this episode we will render the first 6 chapter summaries of the Bhagavad Gita
Bhagavad Gita Ch 5 - 20 - 25
Bhagavad Gita Ch 5 - 20 - 25
08142022
Vivek's overview of Paramartha Ashram trip
Theory of marginal utility of getting happiness
Spiritual happiness - one will get back once we taste it. One will get back because the happiness experienced is multiplied instead of diminshing utility.
Desire is like an avalanche. Anything that comes in between you and desire means we become angry.
If we reduce expectations, then the influence desires fade away
In the depths of silence, the voice of the Lord is heard.
Is marginal returns applicable for relationships as well?
Gaur Gopal Das's CAR theory - if something is going right or wrong, Change what you can; Avoid being in company of people that are toxic; Rise above even if you cannot do anything.
One should respect oneself in this journey of self-realization.
The more one attaches to anything, one suffers more. Attachment not required - but do your duty.
Children are born through us, and not to us.
We can manifest what we want in relationships. There is no other.
Genuine curiosity in the other helps to manage.
If we want to have peace:
- try to have less than more
- seek to be last rather than first
- seek to do will of others, rather than your own
- in all things recognize and learn to accept the will of God
"I want peace": I is ego, want is desire. Remove ego & desire and you will get peace.
Desire & expectation - what's the relationship
Gita Satsang Ch 5 Slokas 16-20, 07 Aug 2022
Is what Krishna saying in Ch5 a repeat? Why is he repeating? Are we learning something new?
How to apply the learnings in daily life?
It seems that sometimes, we are pulled between spiritual path and materialistic path.
Sometimes we feel guilty that we are pursuing one and not the other.
Sometimes the pull is intense that we end up neglecting one path.
What is right /wrong thing to do?
What parameters one should use to understand the right thing to do?
If you have had such questions, listen to this episode as the seekers share with each other what worked for them and what did not work for them.
In summary, it is all about keeping the faith in the teachings, and doing as much nishkaama karma as possible; Krishna does not deride us from engaging in kamya-karma: we should only try to minimize it as much as possible.