Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam

Bhagavad Gita (Leadership Series 4)

A Jiva's search for a perfect person to rely on becomes an endless pursuit of disappointments. One comes out of this cycle when the knowledge dawns that I, the seeker is indeed the the sought. With careful examination and nuanced reasoning one understands that really speaking this Srestha, the perfect leader, I look for is none other than bhagavan.

Sri Rudram 44

One is transformed when Rudra is seen as the auspicious one. All previous karmas that stand in the way of moksha go away. One is protected with self knowledge. In these verses, Siva (knowledge) along with Parvati (Shakti, the creative power) are invoked as non separate from each other.

Bhagavad Gita (Leadership Series 3)

In the previous talk, we saw that the crisis of leadership is at once universal and deeply personal. In this talk, we examine the effect of this crisis which keeps us embroiled in a never ending cycle of going from hope to disappointment time and again. The vision of Vedanta is beautifully elucidated here, showing us the connection of our need to be saved and self-ignorance, bringing to us the message that you alone are significant, you alone matter.

Sri Rudram 43

These matras continue on the theme of karma-phala. We pray to Rudra to help us transcend our karmas, to drop the doer-ship and gain self knowledge. As the understanding matures, everything is seen as Bhagawan and one sees his glory everywhere.

Bhagavad Gita (Leadership Series 2)

 A desire to have someone to look up to is a very prominent and universal desire. This talk defines what a leader is and gives us 16 qualities in a leader, a śreṣṭha, one that everyone in the world admires and aspires to be. The verse we examine in this talk from the 3rd chapter of Bhagavad Gita is a revolutionary entry point to examining this leadership crisis and has far reaching implications which will be explained through the series. 

Bhagavad Gita (Leadership Series 1)

There seems to be a crisis of leadership globally, nationally, collectively and personally. For this reason, the topic on leadership is extremely pertinent. What is a leadership crisis? What is the resolution to this crisis and how do we go about healing from this crisis?
In the ancient Hindu text of Bhagavad Gita, Arjuna faces a similar crisis of agency and leadership at the helm of an ensuing battle. The sense of crisis and urgency is palpable, hence the message offered is immediate and applicable. As one studies this text, there is much to be said about it's relevance even today.
In this series of six talks, we turn towards the wisdom that Sri Krishna offered Arjuna and we rely on Bhagavad Gita to guide us.
*this talk is 43 mins long. 

Jiva Jagat and Isvara

Explaining beautifully the concept of Jiva, Jagat and Isvara, this talk culminates in a grand finale, where all three are seen to be non separate from each other, all is understood to be one. This talk reminds us that the cause of fear and sorrow is nothing other than duality. When one understands and sees the oneness, fear and sorrow is no longer there. Hidden in all things is the all pervasive, the non-dual truth of everything. 
 

Short Meditations Series -Relaxation

Twilight is a time of possibilities, where one learns to relax into Isvara, and let go of stress.
Disclaimer: Please do not listen to this mediation while driving or operating machinery.
 
 

Sri Rudram 42

10th anuvaka comes a full circle. It is a collective prayer. The meaning is unfolded from a place of non-seperateness. These mantras give peace of mind, release from terrible papas and success in all endevarours.

Sri Rudram 41

The only way to get darshan of Bhagavan is to know him as yourself. All feelings of infinitude, pain, insecurity, self criticism has to be resolved through the study of Vedanta and here in the form of Sri Rudram, it is the best way to resolve it. As one moves on, an understanding dawns that without Bhakti there is no mukti. Everything is directed to the alter of Surrender.
Mantra 3 and 4 of the 10th Anuvaka, gives time bound happiness from sense objects as well as timeless happiness or Moksha.