Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam

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Anuvaka 8 is loaded with deep symbolism and is highly revered. The theme of Sarvātmābhava continues along with three additional themes of Upasya murti, where Bhagavan is looked upon as the various forms worshipped traditionally; Shakti, where Bhagavan is seen together with his consort; and the fulfillment of all Puruṣārtha -dharma, artha, kama, Moksha. 

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As we enter Anuvaka 7, the theme of Bhagavan as the warrior and protector of all warriors is presented. The battlefield is a metaphor of life itself. This Anuvaka teaches us to see every struggle as non-seperate from Rudra. Everything is 'iswarized'. Rudra is seen as the karma phala-data (giver of karma) and the one who paves a way out of these struggles. Rudra is the protector and moreover, Rudra is courage and discrimination needed to navigate life.

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From that which is born of Earth -the grains that nourish, to that born of Yama -death; from forest to trees and from Vedas to Vedanta, everything is seen as the maifestation of Rudra. It is to be understood that everything is maintained by the infallible law of Bhagavan in the most resourceful way. 

Guided Meditation (The Self, the world and God Series -Japa III)

An advanced guide to mantra-japa, repetition of the chant. The conscious and regular practice of japa enables one to discover oneself as he consciousness, the sentient presence that pervades the chanter, the chant, and Isvara, the object of the chant. Understanding this one discovers oneself as whole.
Disclaimer: Please do not listen to this mediation while driving or operating machinery.

Guided Meditation (The Self, the world and God Series -Meditation on the Mother of the universe)

A contemplation on the Mother Goddess. Connecting to Mother Durga through a chant, one prays for help in the worship and integration of the feminine within oneself.
Disclaimer: Please do not listen to this mediation while driving or operating machinery.

Healing Trauma through Rituals

Gauḍapāda, a revered teacher of Advaita Vedanta, talks about the integration of the inner child and the adult. This is key, as it brings out the objective person, as opposed to the one suffering in traumatic subjectivity. In the Vedic tradition, all rituals of prayer, meditation and actions, are geared towards healing whereby one begins to understand oneself as non-separate from the whole. Instead of looking to be saved and healed, one is able to do it for oneself. 

Guided Meditation (Discovering the infallible as God (Isvara) Series -Mental Worship)

Mental Worship- Manasa Puja meditaiton is an invigorating morning meditation in the form of an elaborate mental worship.
Disclaimer: Please do not listen to this mediation while driving or operating machinery.
 
 

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Every opposites and contradictions in this manifest universe is Bhagavan. As we begin the 6th Anuvaka, the theme of nimitta-kāraṇam, cause of the universe and the all pervasiveness of Bhagavan continues. Everything born in the universe, big and small, old and young, moving and unmoving, mammals and trees, are discussed here so as to drive home the presence of Bhagavan in everything.

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Everything in this world comes in pairs of opposites. Bhagavan pervades everything and shines as the truth of everything. Understanding this, one has to be equipped with a consciousness that does not give into bestial tendencies and exercise one's ability to override them by recognizing one's innate desire to grow spiritually. In Vedanta, as one evolves, worship becomes subtle, Bhagavan's abiding presence is recognized in the entire cosmos.  

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The 5th Anuvaka shows Bhagavan as the nimitta-kāraṇam, the intelligent cause of the universe. The five-fold function of Bhagavan, sristi-sthihi-laya (creator, sustainer, resolver) along with a nuanced explanation on Bhagavan as the cause of Bandha and Moksha (bondage and freedom) are presented in this talk. Listen to learn more!