Hindu Dharma Basics and Beyond
By Tattvavidyananda Saraswati
Welcome. This podcast is based the book Hindu Dharma Basics and Beyond by Swami Viditatmananda Saraswati, a very senior, renowned and respected teacher of Vedanta. It is a compilation of His answers to common questions that people ask about Hindu Dharma.
Do you have questions or doubts about Hindu religion? Do you want greater clarity on the meaning and significance of various aspects of Hindu religion? Do you wish to live a life that is free from all types of suffering? If yes, this podcast will give you authentic knowledge covering broad topics of Hinduism, the ancient Vedic wisdom.
Hindu Dharma Basics and BeyondApr 16, 2022
Episode 13 -Bhagavad-Gita 3 #god_the_material_cause #relationship_of_creation_to_god #karma_yoga_foundation
#viditatmananda #hindu_scriptures #hindu_dharma
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00:00 Introduction
01:11 Is Īśvara only a creator?
03:09 What is the relationship of the creation with Īśvara?
09:52 Is the understanding of Īśvara the foundation of karma yoga?
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Episode 12 - Bhagavad-Gītā - Part 2 Understanding Īśvara
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00:00 Introduction
01:43 How can one relate to Īśvara personally ?
03:30 What does the Bhagavad-Gītā reveal about Īśvara?
04:57 How can we understand Īśvara?
07:13 Is Īśvara created or uncreated?
10:54 Is Īśvara, the creator of this universe, conscious or inert?
11:58 Is Īśvara who is of the nature of sat and cit complete or incomplete? Does
Īśvara suffer from any inadequacy or lack?
14:13 Do the Upanishads and Bhagavad-Gītā prove that Īśvara exists at all times?
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Episode 11 - The Bhagavadgītā Part 1 #bhagavad_gita #jnana_yoga #karma_yoga #ishvara #self_growth
#viditatmananda #hindudharma #hinduscriptures
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00:00 Introduction
01:39 Is Bhagavad Gītā a scripture? What is the context of the teaching of the Bhagavad Gita?
03:39 What is Arjuna’s role in the Bhagavad-Gita?
04:46 Why is the Bhagavad-Gita so appealing?
05: 32 What is the cause of sorrow according to the Bhagavad-Gita?
11:38 What is karma-yoga?
14:46 Even after understanding and accepting that everything around us happens as Ishvara’s infallible law, why is it difficult to accept certain life’s events as Prasada, grace of the Lord?
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Episode 10 - About the Mahābhārata?
This episode answers the following questions:-
01:20 What are the unique features of the great epic Mahābhārata?
03:07 When was the Mahābhārata first recited?
04:04 What does the Mahābhārata describe?
04:57 What is the most important learning from the Mahābhārata?
06:48 Why does Lord Krishna compromise the values of dharma several times to save the Pāṇdavas?
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Episode 9 - The Divinity of Rām in Rāmacaritamānas
This episode dwells divinity of Rām as portrayed by Shri Gosvāmi Tulsidāsji .. in his famous work the Rāmacaritamānas.
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Episode 8 Rāmāyaṇa Part 2
This episode answers these questions:-
What is the importance of Rāmāyaṇa in the Hindu way of life?
Was it right of Rāma to abandon Sita in the forest?
Are there different versions of the Rāmāyaṇa in different languages other than the Valmiki Ramayana?
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Episode 7 - About Ramayana
This episode answers these questions:-
Why do some people say that it is wrong to call Ramayana as mythological?
Who composed the Ramayana?
Is Valmiki Ramayana considered to be a great epic?
Is Ramayana one book or is it a collection of many books?
Why is Rama considered an ideal human being?
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Hindu Scriptures Part 3 - Origin of the Upanishads, the nature of their knowledge, the fourteen forms knowledge and the Upavedas
Welcome to the Hindu Dharma Basics and Beyond podcast. This podcast is based the book Hindu Dharma Basics and Beyond by Swami Viditatmananda Saraswati, one of the most renowned and respected teachers of Vedanta today. It is a compilation of his answers to common questions that people ask about Hindu Dharma.
Do you have questions or doubts about Hindu religion? Do you want greater clarity on the meaning and significance of various aspects of Hindu religion? Do you feel the need for authentic information to counter false narratives against Hindu religion? Do you wish to live a life that is free from all types of suffering? If yes, then this podcast will give you authentic knowledge covering broad topics on Hinduism, the Vedic wisdom.
This episode answers 4 questions
What is the origin of the Upaniśads?
What is the nature of the knowledge revealed in the Upanishads?
You can write to Swamini Tattvavidyananda @ hindudharmabasics@gmail.com for any clarifications regarding this episode.
You can connect to Swami Viditatmananda on
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Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/2010arsha
Hindu Scriptures - Part 2
Lets explore together you and I, the ancient Vedic wisdom of the Hindus. This podcast is based on the book by the same name by Swami Viditatmananda Saraswati. The podcast addresses questions commonly asked by people and will cover broad topics such as Hindu Dharma, Hindu Lifestyle, Hindu Philosophies, Vedanta, Maturity, Guru-Shishya tradition
This episode answers three questions :-
Are Vedic do’s and don’ts mandates for life?
Can you tell us something more about the Smritis?
Can you tell us something more about the Puranas?
You can write to Swamini Tattvavidyananda at hindudharmabasics@gmail.com for any clarification regarding this episode.
Hindu Scriptures Part 1
The podcast is based on the book by the same name by Pujya Swami Viditatmananda Saraswati. The podcast addresses questions commonly asked by people and will cover broad topics such as Hindu Dharma, Hindu Lifestyle, Hindu Philosophies, Vedanta, Maturity, Guru-Shishya tradition
This episode answers three questions :-
What are the sacred books of the Hindus?
What is broadly the subject matter of the Vedas?
What does a Vedic life-style mean?
If you have any questions about the subject matter of this episode, you may write to Swamini Tattvavidyananda at hindudharmabasics@gmail.com.
How can one become a Hindu?
This podcast is based on the book Hindu Dharma Basics and Beyond by Swami Viditatmananda Saraswati.
This episode answers three questions:-
1. How can one become a Hindu?
2. Are there any commandments in Hinduism?
3. What is the purpose of life in Hinduism?
If you have any questions regarding the subject matter of this episode, please write to me at hindudharmabasics@gmail.com.
We take this opportunity to thank Dr Savitri Ramaiah for her invaluable help in editing each episode.
Who is a Hindu?
In this episode we look at three questions.
1. Who is a Hindu?
2. Is Sanatana Dharma and Hinduism the same?
3. When did Hinduism begin and who founded Hinduism?
If you need further clarification on any point shared in the episode, you may write to me at hindudharmabasics@gmail.com.
About Hindu Dharma Basics and Beyond
This episode will tell you what this podcast is about, how was it conceived of, what you can expect from it.