Vedanta - The River of Wisdom

Devi Saraswati also known as Devi Sharada is revered as the goddess of knowledge, education, learning, arts, speech, poetry, music, purification, language and culture.

In this heartfelt beautiful composition of eight verses by Adi Shankaracharya, the refrain means ' I worship Mother Sharada who is my Eternal Mother'. We revel in the meaning and receive the blessing of Sharada Devi.

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When our desires are fulfilled we find ourselves to be happy and when they are not fulfilled, we are unhappy and restless.

The Vedas recognise 'Kama' as a Purushartha, a valid pursuit with different prayers to help us fulfill them.

Then, when does desire become a problem? What can we do about it? Should we fulfill the desire or should we give it up? We listen to insights from the Bhagavad Gita.

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/312-desire-to-fulfill-or-give-up/

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The Hindu way of life is neither new nor old. It is Sanatana, eternal and so it is both, new and old.

Yes, at the threshold of the new year we may finetune our life priorities, set goals and make plans. How might these include our relationship with devatas and people around us? How can we have a lasting framework that guides our actions contributing to happiness and prosperity? Let's find out.

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Devi Annapurna is the goddess of food and nourishment. She is called the mother of the three worlds and gives to everyone what only a mother gives, naturally and freely – food. She bears no weapons in her hands, but rather carries a cooking pot and a spoon. As giver of food she is the giver of life.

Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya composed the Annapurna Stotram of 12 verses which help us revere and revel in what we are blessed with.

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/310-annapurna-stotram-by-adi-shankaracharya-its-meaning-and-blessing/

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Wise beings who have been the gurus of our gurus, shine the light of Vedanta for us as they pave the path for our learning.

Swami Tapovan Maharaj (1889-1957), also known as Swami Chinmayananda ji 's guru wrote an autobiographical work titled 'Iswara Darshan'. We hear inspiring glimpses from his life interwoven with teachings of Vedanta.

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/309-the-life-and-teachings-of-swami-tapovan-maharaj/

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How could Sri Krishna, a Sampurna Avataara respond in the way he did to the Gopis? What is the right way of looking at their relationship?

Through some sections of the Bhagavatam (one of the 18 Puranas) we understand and revel even, in the love of the Gopis for Sri Krishna.

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/308-bhakti-the-transformative-love-of-the-gopis-for-sri-krishna-bhagavatam/

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Dharma is likened to a bull in Bhagavatam, who is now only standing on one leg in Kali Yuga's current age. We hear the story of the Dharma bull and how he lost his other legs because of decline in Dharma across the ages.

While on the one hand, it is a relief to know that the decline in Dharma that we are experiencing has been predicted, it also anchors us in Sanatana Dharma, the eternal way of life, as a framework for our choices and decisions.

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/307-the-dharma-bull-and-its-decline-in-the-4-yugas/

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What is the connection between a book and what you want i.e. self-realisation or enlightenment?

This and more is covered in an important topic – Anubandha chatushtayam, which also means the four fold connection in Vedanta. 

Knowing this guides your moksha pursuit and frees you from confusion.

The transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/why-study-vedanta-if-one-seeks-enlightenment/

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King Bali had created havoc in the three worlds. As the devas approached Sri Vishnu, he incarnated as a mere dwarf, Vamana.

The dialogue between King Bali and Vamana Avataara from Srimad Bhagavatam is an illuminating one of his journey from ego to devotion.

The transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/305-vamana-avatara-and-balis-journey-from-ego-to-devotion/

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Everyone experiences events in childhood that leave an impression and shape us into who we become.

Vedanta teaches us to see things as IS. This means being objective to one’s past as well.

How can we be objective, perhaps have a pleasant neutrality to the past especially when there are some painful memories sitting there to this day that have not been processed? 

By seeing how Leela comes to terms with her past, we can easily understand how to apply the process to our life and our past.

The transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/304-how-to-come-to-terms-with-the-past/

This episode may be complemented with - How do negative emotions help us? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkWRJp9jjQU&t=3s

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Among young people these days, it is common to refer to each other as ‘Bro’ meaning a friend, a buddy, someone close like a brother. 

While parent-child relationships often take centre stage in discussions about families, the sibling relationship is highly underrated and yet serves as a foundation for one’s maturity and personal growth.

How did siblings relate to each other in our Itihaasas, particularly the Ramayana and Mahabharata? We receive some insights on how they upheld Dharma.

The transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/303-the-sacred-bond-of-siblings-lessons-from-ramayana-and-mahabharata/

It is not too late to join the course on the Complete Bhagavad Gita, which began in August 2024. Do check out the details, and do not lose an opportunity to transform your life into a blessing through Bhagavan's Divine Song. Details and registration - https://arshavidyananda.in/the-bhagavad-gita-course/ Our monthly newsletter - Aarsha Vidya Bharati - Nov 2024| Choices During Festivals| Vedānta Talks & Camp| Vedic Wisdom Festival| Pitfalls of a Seeker| Vedānta Sāra Course|And more! Our monthly newsletter will bring you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati

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With a heavy heart and feeling purposeless, a devotee is cleaning her mandir, wiping the murti of Durga. She prays for guidance. Lo behold!

Devi Durga appears and teaches her the most important thing. Listen on, in this profound teaching of Devi to her devotee.

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Bhakti - The Heart of Wisdom - 1, Starting on 13th October, 2024 - https://www.hua.edu/courses/bhakti-the-heart-of-wisdom-1/

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Any one who commits wrong actions or even crime may escape the law of land but cannot escape the law of Karma presided over by Bhagavan. Such a person will suffer the consequences while living or may actually go to naraka. The Puranas speak of 28 kinds of narakas of suffering which relate to different kinds of wrong actions committed here on earth.

Knowing about them may prompt us to think twice before we do wrong actions. What are these 28 narakas and how can we avoid suffering, after death?

Bhakti - The Heart of Wisdom - 1 Starting on 13th October, 2024 - https://www.hua.edu/courses/bhakti-the-heart-of-wisdom-1/

Soundarya Lahari - 3rd-11th October - https://arshavidyananda.in/live-courses/

It is not too late to join the course on the Complete Bhagavad Gita, which just began on 17 August 2024. Do check out the details, and do not lose an opportunity to transform your life into a blessing through Bhagavan's Divine Song. Details and registration - https://arshavidyananda.in/the-bhagavad-gita-course/ Our monthly newsletter - Aarsha Vidya Bharati - Sep 2024| The Vedic View and Way of Life| Karmaṇā na Mokṣaḥ| Vedānta Sāra Course| New Bhagavad Gita Course| And more! - https://mailchi.mp/ba956da5ddfc/aarsha-vidya-bharati-sep2024 Our monthly newsletter will bring you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati

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What if emotions like anger, sadness, fear, jealousy etc have a purpose - to help rather than harm us?

What if emotions whisper wisdom that we are not paying attention to? 

What if emotions had a voice, what would they say to us?

Speaking today are Binding Desire, Anger, Sadness, Fear, Jealousy, Confusion, Arrogance and Guilt ....

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/296-how-do-negative-emotions-help-us/

Bhakti - The Heart of Wisdom - 1 Starting on 13th October, 2024 - https://www.hua.edu/courses/bhakti-the-heart-of-wisdom-1/

Soundarya Lahari - 3rd-11th October - https://arshavidyananda.in/live-courses/

It is not too late to join the course on the Complete Bhagavad Gita, which just began on 17 August 2024. Do check out the details, and do not lose an opportunity to transform your life into a blessing through Bhagavan's Divine Song. Details and registration - https://arshavidyananda.in/the-bhagavad-gita-course/ Our monthly newsletter - Aarsha Vidya Bharati - Sep 2024| The Vedic View and Way of Life| Karmaṇā na Mokṣaḥ| Vedānta Sāra Course| New Bhagavad Gita Course| And more! - https://mailchi.mp/ba956da5ddfc/aarsha-vidya-bharati-sep2024 Our monthly newsletter will bring you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati

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When Bhagavan Ganapati appears, the dejected devotee asks many questions - Why are there so many obstacles in my path? How are you both a placer as well as a remover of obstacles? When life is challenging, how can I still have shraddha and persevere? In response Bhagavan Ganapati blesses and guides the devotee and all of us.

The transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/295-how-does-ganapati-bless-and-guides-us/

For a deep dive of 6 hours into the glory of Ganapati, you may access 'The Meaning of Ganapati Atharvasheersha Upanishad' recorded in a Vedanta camp - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5vNI4hvD69qTw7CyTwobeSbBcoada0TW&si=854RXxGYt-YJypYV

What happens when someone calls Ganesha and complains about his unanswered prayers?Find out here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFw0IobbEZU&t=26s

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Did you know that in different cosmic ages, Bhagavan Ganesha appeared as 8 Avataras to vanquish asuras and re-establish Dharma.

We listen to the stories from the Ganesha Purana and Mudgala Purana about how these asuras like Krodhasura (embodiment of anger), Matsarasura (embodiment of jealousy) were defeated thereby revelling in and abiding in our devotion to Bhagavan Ganesha.

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/294-ganesha-and-his-8-powerful-avataras/

For a deep dive of 6 hours into the glory of Ganapati, you may access 'The Meaning of Ganapati Atharvasheersha Upanishad' recorded in a Vedanta camp - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj3tpXdGtTA&list=PL5vNI4hvD69qTw7CyTwobeSbBcoada0TW

Not too late to join the course on the Complete Bhagavad Gita which just began on 17th August 2024. Do check out the details and do not lose an opportunity to transform your life into a blessing through Bhagavan's Divine Song. Details and registration - https://arshavidyananda.in/the-bhagavad-gita-course/ Our monthly newsletter - Aarsha Vidya Bharati - Aug 2024| Pujya Swamiji's Teaching| Vedanta Camp| New Bhagavad Gita Course| Impact of SHINE| Sampūrṇa Gītā Pārāyaṇam| And more! https://mailchi.mp/95c34cdaebc6/aarsha-vidya-bharati-aug2024 Our monthly newsletter will bring you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati

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Does happiness lie in a person, situation or a thing? If so, the person, situation or thing should always make me happy! But this is not our experience.

Here is an excerpt from Pujya Swami Dayananda ji 's unfolding of this important topic.

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In an interesting turn of events in the midst of a deluge, Rishi Markandeya was blessed with the vision of Sri Krishna in the child form resting on a banyan leaf. What did he see and what did he understand?

Through the eight verses of the Bala Mukunda Ashtakam, we discover and revel in the joy of Sri Krishna's beautiful child form.

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/292-bala-mukunda-ashtakam-the-beautiful-child-form-of-sri-krishna/

Not too late to join the course on the Complete Bhagavad Gita which just began on 17th August 2024. Do check out the details and do not lose an opportunity to transform your life into a blessing through Bhagavan's Divine Song. Details and registration - https://arshavidyananda.in/the-bhagavad-gita-course/ Our monthly newsletter - Aarsha Vidya Bharati - Aug 2024| Pujya Swamiji's Teaching| Vedanta Camp| New Bhagavad Gita Course| Impact of SHINE| Sampūrṇa Gītā Pārāyaṇam| And more! https://mailchi.mp/95c34cdaebc6/aarsha-vidya-bharati-aug2024 Our monthly newsletter will bring you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati

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We can be free from sadness only when we understand what we are bound by. Through this exquisite unfolding of words by Pujya Swami Dayananda ji we see the truth clearly!

What better way to celebrate India's independence and Pujya Swamiji 's birthday of 15th August than to revel in the brilliance of his teaching on freedom!

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As soon as people across the world chant the Hanuman Chalisa they find themselves rejuvenated with bhakti and shakti. Such is its power and greatness. And yet few know that it was composed by Sant Tulsidas who also composed the Sri Ramcharitmanas.

As we approach his birth anniversary on 11th August this year, we hear of some key events of Sant Tulsidas's life and some lovely poetry from Sri Mahipati who wrote the Bhakta Vijaya about the Great Saints of India.

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/290-tulsidas-great-saints-of-india-bhaktavijaya/

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According to the Hindu calendar, the month of Shravan, which falls between July and August, is considered highly auspicious for the worship of Bhagavan Shiva.

How did the great Shiva devotees relate to Bhagavan Shiva? What changed in their lives, as a result? We hear of two stories - Punitavati and Kannapa from a long time ago who are considered amongt the 63 Nayannars (devotees).

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/290-great-devotees-of-shiva-punitavati-and-kannapa-63-nayanars/

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Simple and straightforward answers to commonly raised objections to learning the Bhagavad Gita, a profound dialogue that will transform your life.

Some of the objections answered are - Objection 1 : The Gita is too ancient and irrelevant to modern life. Objection 2 : I don't have time to study an entire scripture. Objection 3: If I learn the Gita, I will lose my competitive edge and become passive. Objection 4: Saving Sanatana Dharma is more urgent than learning the Gita and Vedanta. Objection 5: Bhagavad Gita appears too religious and I'm not Hindu. Objection 6 : The Gita is not scientific. Objection 7: The Gita is just another self-help book on psychology or management. Objection 8 : The Gita's teachings are too idealistic and impractical. Objection 9 : The Gita is only for senior citizens

The transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/288-the-bhagavad-gita-9-objections-and-reasons-to-learn-it/

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In the book 'Swami Dayananda Saraswati - Contributions and Writings' by Sheela Balaji, there are very deeply moving extracts of Pujya Swami Dayananda ji speaking of Swami Sivananda ji, Swami Chinmayananda ji, Swami Pranavananda ji and Swami Taranananda ji. We reflect on the words of the Guru of Gurus and bow our heads at the feet of the entire Guru parampara, as we approach Guru Purnima.

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I am not the body-mind.

If this statement is understood incorrectly, then it can lead to dissociation and wanting to abandon responsibilities.

We understand the right way to do the enquiry into reality through the dialogue between the student and teacher.

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/286-i-am-not-the-body-mind-the-right-way-to-do-the-enquiry/

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Like Arjuna (in the Gita), we too wonder - How do wise people, talk, walk and live?

More than 200 years ago, Sri Mahipati wrote about the 'Stories of Great Saints of India' in his book, 'Bhakta vijaya' (the Victory of the devotee).

Within each story of more than 21 saints are some details of their lives, rich poetic imagery that thrills the heart, some cultural practices, different places that dot the sacred geography of Bharat but mostly a devotion that bathes our hearts.   

On this Ekadashi, we embark on a journey to learn more about Sant Namdev, who lived from 1270 to 1350.

Jai Vitthal! Jai Vitthal!

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/286-namdev-great-saints-of-india-bhaktavijaya/

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Meditation or Dhyaanam is an integral part of sadhana of a Vedanta student-disciple. Since meditation has entered the mainstream, many wrong ideas abound and hence sincere seekers are denied its many benefits.

Is the goal of meditation to empty the mind? Is it meditation if the mind wanders? Will meditation solve all my problems? We explore the answers to these questions/myths in the light of Vedanta.

The transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/284-meditation-6-key-myths-and-truths-as-per-vedanta/

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Our journey of accepting people is incomplete if it leaves the most important person out – oneself.

What do you long to hear? What can you say to yourself? An open letter.

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/283-forgiving-oneself-an-open-letter/

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First, we become aware of how we depend on everyday non-religious rituals to provide structure, comfort, and meaning to our lives.

Second, we understand why we developed a distaste for religious rituals and

Third, we appreciate some of the rituals in Hinduism that help us to discover the inherent sacredness of our lives.

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/281-are-rituals-necessary-for-your-spiritual-growth/

Buddha at the Gas Pump interview - Swamini Brahmaprajnananda Saraswati - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgVMzyIpVfQ

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In the endless striving to attain wealth, power and scale the height of pleasure, is there anything that, we tend to overlook?

How does the Bhagavad Gita and the Vedic tradition look upon a truly accomplished being? We find out.

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/why-you-are-greater-than-all-your-achievements/

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Is there a stotram (devotional set of verses) composed by Adi Shankaracharya that laments one's helpless condition, seeks divine protection, surrenders to Bhagavan, lays out the stumbling blocks in one's spiritual journey and invokes the urgency of enquiry into samsaara - all at once!

It is Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Karavalamba Stotram!

Just as Prahlada, Narayana's beloved devotee was protected by Narasimha avataara, we too will be protected and blessed if we seek refuge in Lakshmi Narasimha. We look into the meaning of this powerful stotram composed of 17 verses.

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/279-powerful-blessings-and-protection-of-lakshmi-narasimha-sri-lakshmi-narasimha-karavalamban-stotram/

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When there seems no way out of suffering, Bhagavan always appears in the most mysterious of forms to bless his devotees.

We see this in the events leading to Hiranyakashipu who determined to kill his son Prahlada, challenges the very existence of God and the 4th manifestation of Vishnu appears as Bhagavan Narasimha. And how!

To read the podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/278-narasimha-s-justice-and-prahladas-devotion-a-story-of-divine-protection/

We had heard about Prahlada's wisdom teachings and devotion in Episode 271 - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-river-of-wisdom/episodes/271-Wisdom-teachings-by-Prahlada--a-child-devotee-of-Narayana-Bhagavatam-e2hhuob

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That moment when we saw all that is here is one,

The harmony that we have built in our relationships with Karma Yoga,

The care and connection we feel, because of Vedanta.

All of the above is thanks to someone you have n't met in person but who has helped you know and enjoy yourself and the world - Jagadguru Adi Shankacaracharya.

What are his 10 key contributions to Hinduism/Sanatana Dharma?

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/277-key-10-contributions-of-adi-shankaracharya-to-sanatana-dharma/

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Jeeva, a 45-year-old, believes that many key people are to be blamed for his life turning out the way it did. He goes to court, hurling accusations at his parents, friends, partner, CEO of his company, and social media.

The judge listens to all the witnesses and contributors to Jeeva's life and pronounces the verdict while giving many life lessons.

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/276-who-shapes-your-life-journey-you-or-others/

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Composed by Jagadguru Adi Shankararachya, Hanumat Pancharatnam is a stotram of five gems in praise of Hanuman, the greatest bhakta/devotee of Bhagavan Rama. Hanuman has become the beloved of all due to his unparalleled courage, power and devotion. When one prays to him, he is very quick to respond, especially as he still roams the earth as one of the 7 chiranjeevis. The phalashruti, (verse mentioning the results of chanting the stotram) says that whoever reads this Hanumat Pancharatnam will enjoy a long life, all pleasures in this world, and become the possessor of devotion to Shri Rāma. Love for Rama is love for all that one loves and revels in, which is the limitless self, Atma.

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/275-hanumat-pancharatnam-stotram-its-powerful-blessings-and-meaning/

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Composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya which makes it all the more special and powerful, Sri Rama Bhujanga Prayata Stotram is a set of 26 devotional verses dedicated to Bhagavan Sri Rama.

The Stotram beautifully unfolds the unchanging nature of Sri Rama that is Brahman, the limitless being, Sri Rama as Bhagavan and Sri Rama as a relational, deeply loved and revered embodiment of Dharma.

Our journey of bhakti is complete, in its understanding.

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/274-sri-rama-bhujanga-prayata-stotram-its-powerful-blessing-and-meaning/

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Much before we discover Bhagavan through the many stories, prayers and stotrams embedded in the way of life, or even our gurus, we find and look up to our role models. 

We are constantly influenced by those we admire, aspire to be like, or seek guidance from, whether we are consciously aware of it or not. And so, when our role models are chosen consciously their thoughts, behaviour, teachings are always available to us to navigate challenges. How can role models shape our growth and why is it important to have a network of them? We do a deep dive into this, with examples.

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/273-why-role-models-are-important-for-our-spiritual-growth/

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Very often we tend to react mechanically and then lament - Why did I say or do the wrong thing? Why did I not do/say the right thing?

Here are some points to consider based on the Bhagavad Gita so that we start responding thereby increasing our mastery in life.

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/272-how-to-stop-reacting-and-start-responding/

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Prahlada was the son of an asura Hiranyakashipu and due to a set of unique circumstances found himself to be devoted deeply to Bhagavan Narayana.

His bhakti, devotion was so steadfast that all attempts to dissuade him including attempts to kill him did not work. What wisdom did he share with his own father and his friends?

We look into it, through a section of the Bhagavatam.

Podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/271-wisdom-teachings-by-prahlada-a-child-devotee-of-narayana-bhagavatam/

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In part 1 we heard about some of the different sadhanas/religious disciplines mentioned in the Gita.

Bhagavan helps us see what these can achieve and what they cannot and explains why jnana yajna is the best yajna or sadhana.

This is part two of a two part series on sadhanas/yajnas.

Podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/270-which-is-the-best-sadhana-yajna-in-the-gita-part-2-of-2/

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Although many claims about the efficacy of different sadhanas/religious disciplines are made, the Bhagavad Gita surprises us by telling us the best yajna.

In the fourth chapter, Bhagavan reveals other sadhanas/yajnas and helps us see what they can achieve and what they cannot.

This is part one of a two part series on sadhanas.

Podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/269-which-is-the-best-sadhana-yajna-in-the-gita-part-1-of-2/

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In composing this stotram of five verses Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya relates the five syllables - na-ma-shi-va-ya , to Bhagavan Shiva’s glories and his unchanging nature. He initiates us into chanting the mantra and also evokes a sweet surrender in us.

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/268-shiva-panchakshara-stotram-its-meaning-and-powerful-blessing/

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Composed by Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya, this set of five verses highlights the power of offering puja with just your mind. This is not a substitute for a regular puja rather an addition to make one's bhakti and absorption deeper.

First, we hear the story of the origins of the Hridyaleeshwarar temple in Chennai and its connection with a sadhu's maanasam puja and then we dwell on the meaning of this beautiful stotram offering.

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/267-shiva-maanasa-puja-a-loving-mental-puja-offering/

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We love and thrive on our experiences and crave for more.

Vedanta helps us question if experience is indeed our reality.

Through an enquiry into the three states of experience - waking, dream and deep sleep, we discover the unchanging I that is present in all experiences but untouched by all experiences. Sounds like a contradiction? It is the un-negatable truth about you.

In the process we also mention how Vedanta looks upon lucid dreaming and dream analysis.

Podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/266-i-am-the-witness-consciousness-of-the-3-states-of-experience/

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The vision of Vedanta is that you are Brahman, the limitless being. It is not possible to see this wisdom without the grace of Brahman himself or herself as Bhagavati. It is not possible to see this wisdom without seeing the world as a manifestation of Brahman.

And so we worship the wisdom and intelligence permeating the world as Devi Sharada or Saraswati, the Goddess of wisdom to bless us, especially around Vasanta Panchami after the onset of spring in Bharat. We have an added connection to Devi Sharada who is the presiding deity of Dakshinamnaya Peetha of Sringeri.

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Every year, practising Hindus undertake a pilgrimage to sacred sites, temples, rivers, mountains, lakes and places considered energetically more potent with the presence of devatas and Rishis and hence their blessings.

A tirthayatra (pilgrimage) is different from a vacation in which we expect and seek comfort and convenience. What are the reasons we undertake a tirthayatra and how might we go about it?

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