Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam

Maitri Upaniṣad 16

Mantra 5 is very important, in which it is an answer to the Valakhilyas' question. Puruṣasaṃjño in this verse is a mahāvākya, wherein the transcendental and the immanent aspect of Brahman explained in the previous verse is brought together.

Maitri Upaniṣad 15

What is the meaning of puruṣa? Why is the infallible 'creator', Bhagavan and the fallible Jiva both called by this name? What does it mean when the impeller behind the creation is said to be un-objectifiable, Adṛṣyaḥ? 
 

Maitri Upaniṣad 14

The Valakhilyas, after having listened attentively to Lord Prajapati ask a brilliantly astute question. How can this being which has no desires create and how can this being be the impeller? Listen to find out!

Maitri Upaniṣad 13

This verse says that Bhagavan, the intelligence behind everything is  nirātmāna- one without a mind, ananata- limitless, not dependent of anything, unchanging, and that which abides in its own glory. Listen to this episode to understand the nuanced explanation of these words.

Maitri Upaniṣad 12

What is Śūnyaḥ? This Upaniṣad is one of the few to use the word Śūnyaḥ, listen to understand the correct meaning of the word. This episode is a continuation of the conversation between Valakhilyas and Lord Prajapati about Brahman.

Meditation - Thought Witness

Thoughts are most common in our experience. They appear from nowhere and seem to disappear in a flash. They are not in our control. Yet they are fundamental to human life and activity. Meditation helps us tame the mind and have a say over our thoughts.
Disclaimer: Please do not listen to this mediation while driving or operating machinery.

Maitri Upaniṣad 11

This episode continues with the definition of Brahman as jagat karanam which has to be fully understood, assimilated and internalized. 

Maitri Upaniṣad 10

Verse 3 talked about bhagavan and bhagavati, who is the Jagat karta, the Shakti. Verse 4 is an explanation on how this being creates. Sattā sphūrti pradhānena srijati, it creates by lending its sentience and existence to everything. Anything that exists is non-separate from Bhagavan and anything that exists is all knowledge. 

Maitri Upaniṣad 9

The Upaniṣads removes ignorance and through this removal, the self effulgent glorious presence is revealed. Hence, Īśvara cannot be established through inference. Listen to this very astute reasoning as to why the purva pakshi's contention that this universe has many creators  falls apart on proper reasoning and inquiry.

Maitri Upaniṣad 8

Verse 3 introduces us to the renunciates of the highest order, a group of Rishis called Vālakhilyā. They ask Lord Prajapati for the knowledge, for the explanation of that, by which all things insentient as though appear sentient. This verse oozes great wisdom and knowledge, a result of the profound contemplation by the Rishis.