Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam

Kaivalya Upaniṣad 3

As Kaivalya Upaniṣad comes from the Atharva Veda, it begins with the invocatory verse from this Veda. Kevala means 'only', thus, having studied the Upaniṣad one 'gains the only thing' that is there to know, Brahman. This Upaniṣad opens with the exalted sage Ashvalayana meeting his teacher none other than Brahmaji, the creator of the universe.

Why do monks (sanyāsī) wear orange?

What does it mean to be a sanyāsī, a renunciate? And what is the significance of the color orange? Listen to find out! 

Kaivalya Upaniṣad 2

The problem with the quest is not the desire itself but the identification of oneself as a permanently desiring person. The Upaniṣad reveals the truth of oneness which removes the desiring individual and as this Upaniṣad too will reveal this truth is many beautiful verses. 

Vedanta & Psychology- Inner child work

An integral contribution of Sri Pujyaswami Dayananda Saraswati is the inner child work. All the painful and unresolved emotions make the inner child, it is present in each and every one of us. This is the reason we suffer immense conflict, a split within ourselves which causes a lot of grief and strife. Who is this inner child? Why it is there? Is it possible to integrate the inner child with the adult? This topic is crucial that has to be discussed and understood by everybody so as to arrive at a place of resolution.

Kaivalya Upaniṣad 1

Today we begin a new text called Kaivalya Upaniṣad. Listen to this introduction to understand what the Vedas are and who does it really belong to? The infinite that you are seeking, revealed in the last portion of the Vedas is not something to seek at all because it is already you.  Moksha is nothing but the gain of happiness.

Bhagavad Gita (Leadership Series 6- Concluding Talk)

Conclusions such as one's life has no meaning or purpose is invalidated upon understanding that everything in this universe is infallible, including myself. The 3rd chapter of Bhagavad Gita is a blueprint on how to transcend and rise above one's problems. Swamini Svatmavidyanandaji, in this concluding talk gives us five precise pointers in order to embark upon this journey to be a srestha, leader.

Bhagavad Gita (Leadership Series 5)

In selecting Lord Krishna as the charioteer, Arjuna had with him the hidden variable in the form of Bhagavan at all times. What is this hidden variable? What are the laws of karma? What is the connection between karma, actions and karma Phala, results of actions? Listen to this very insightful talk that sifts through one's habitual tendencies with immense clarity and examines one's need for a Srestha, a leader.

Sri Rudram 47- Conclusion

As we come to the last episode of this powerful prayer, we end by learning the meaning of the famous Mrityunjaya Mantra, traditionally chanted in the end of Rudram along with other mantras. While it is a healing mantra for the removal of diseases, it is also a mantra for the jignasus, one desirous of knowledge. It is a final prayer to take one from mortality to immortality and for being redeemed from samsara. May I always know that I am 'that' alone. 
Om Tat Sat. 

Sri Rudram 46

The official last mantra of Sri Rudram shows a direct link between surrender and the disarming of the inamicable forces, one's own karma. Giving to Bhagavan whatever does not belong, the sadhaka has evolved spiritually and has gone from being fearful to prayerful. The sarvatmabhava prevails, and one is ready for the knowledge which is the prasada of Sri Rudram.
 
 

Sri Rudram 45

11th Anuvaka is the grand finale of the fruit of learning. Rudra has become many, this is brilliant because it is the only way to comprehend this Jagat. To understand and assimilate this Anuvaka we have to discuss this 'one' and 'many' Rudra from various standpoints. Anuvaka 11 bridges the divide between Jnana (knowledge) and Bhakti (devotion), both are needed and no where do we find such a concerted attempt as in this anuvaka hence it makes it a fitting ending to this Sri Rudram.