Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam

Sri Rudram 40

In this episode, we end Anuvaka 9 and move on to Anuvaka 10 which has 12 mantra and each one has a dhyana sloka. This Anuvaka is a summation on the message of Sarvātmābhava. The theme is similar to the 1st Anuvaka. Bhukti- sense enjoyment, and Mukti- freedom from samsara are simultaneously prayed for. Rudra is invoked as subhāṃ, mangalam- auspiciousness, whereby it is understood that ones real nature is already mangalam and non-separate from Bhagavan.

Sri Rudram 39

This section continues with the the topic of Sarvātmābhava at a micro level. Rudra is seen as presiding in the thorns and creepers, in destructible and flammable things like dry wood and leaves and big waves, invisible things like viruses, dew drops and fogs and also in everything that exist in the dark, hidden and difficult to reach places. All the difficult and troubling things are seen as non-seperate from Rudra. Through this anuvaka and the previous one, we are eliminating these dyadic mental categorization of good and bad. Everything here is Bhagavan.

Sri Rudram 38

The latter portion of Anuvaka 8 and the beginning of Anuvaka 9, goes back to the the topic of Sarvātmābhava. Bhagavan in seen in each and every aspect of creation. He is seen in all manifestations of nature, in the river and river banks, in the desert and dunes, in the small pathways, a humble shelter, cowshed and opulent mansion. 

Sri Rudram 37

In this section various manifestations of Sukha, happiness is invoked. Rudra is invoked as the one in-charge of total well being, individually and collectively. Sivaya, as the most auspicious and the ultimate happiness is invoked as the famed pachakshari mantra. Siva also means free of afflictions, which is the truth of every Jiva, human being.

Sri Rudram 36

Bhagavan as Sarva loka Upasya murti, is seen as the source to the fulfillment of all desires. This mantra is a fervent prayer for saṃsārika sukha- happiness centered on the finite, as well as Ātyantika sukha in the form of Moksha. This anuvaka is regarded as highly exalted because it invokes Bhagavan as an embodiment to show us the way to Moksha. 
 
 

Short Meditations Series -Being at Home with Oneself

This is guided invitation to be at home with oneself, by inhibiting the inner temple. 
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Short Meditations Series -Meditation for Clarity

The clarity to make the right choices is a great blessing in one's life. We invoke the grace of Mother Goddess Gayatri and pray for discrimination and clarity to make proper decisions in life.
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Short Meditations Series -Freedom from Helplessness

It can seem impossible to get out from under the grip of helplessness despite one's best efforts. One surrenders by repeating the chant of "Om Namah Sivaya."
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Short Meditations Series -Removal of Obstacles

Each day is filled with obstacles and hidden variables that are not anticipated. One acknowledges one's helplessness and seeks refuge in the Lord of all beings, Ganesha.
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Guided Meditation (The Self, the world and God Series -Contemplation)

Understanding the truth of oneself as Isvara, which is manifest both without and within. One contemplates upon everything as a manifestation of Isvara, starting with one's body to the five elements.
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