Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
The Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam is a non-profit institution dedicated to the study of Vedanta and Sanskrit. Vedanta is the knowledge of the self as limitless, whole and free of sorrow and fear. Visit our website www.arshavg.org for more information on classes and retreats. Check out our youtube channel: youtube.com/user/Svatmavidyananda
Episodes
Jul 28, 2022
Jul 28, 2022
39 min
A prayer to the Mother and Father of the universe for acceptance of what is, and for freedom from helplessness. As an individual, one is helpless. Prayer is the acknowledgement of Isvara in the form of one's helplessness. Mental prayer is an action. When one discovers Isvara in everything that one cannot alter, one is freed of helplessness.
Disclaimer: Please do not listen to this mediation while driving or operating machinery.
Jul 27, 2022
Jul 27, 2022
29 min
An intermediate guide to Mantra-japa, repetition of the chant. In this session, one goes deeper into the practice, working to stay with the japa, overcoming mental distractions.
Disclaimer: Please do not listen to this mediation while driving or operating machinery.
Jul 26, 2022
Jul 26, 2022
37 min
The present is what is constant- the present is the truth of oneself. The discovery of the present as oneself leads one to be free of striving for being limitless, which is already accomplished.
Disclaimer: Please do not listen to this mediation while driving or operating machinery.
Jul 25, 2022
Jul 25, 2022
1hr 7 min
Anuvaka 4 introduces us to the feminine principal. We look at Bhagavan in connection to Shakti, the manifesting power, which is non-separate from Bhagavan. This prayer neutralizes one's prarabdha-karma which could unleash the feminine forces.
Jul 25, 2022
Jul 25, 2022
57 min
In this episode, we finish Anuvaka 3 and move on to Anuvaka 4, which continues in the same vein as Anuvaka 3. This mantra is said to help to remove dreadful diseases. In addition, all the natural calamities like cyclones, earthquakes, hurricanes etc are acknowledged as the feminine forces - Shakti, the power of the lord itself.
Jul 25, 2022
Jul 25, 2022
33 min
An enquiry into the meditator. This session is centered upon discovering the meaning of "I" and gaining inner space between oneself and the roles that one plays in the course of the day.
Disclaimer: Please do not listen to this mediation while driving or operating machinery.
Jul 25, 2022
Jul 25, 2022
1hr 26 min
Sri Rudram is a powerful purifier. This mantra dismisses duality with the understanding that the status of duality is a mere projection and in-fact, it only has a dependent reality. When this is internalized properly, one grows in emotional maturity and one is able to see all the harsh, hurtful and unprovoked aggressors of every variety as nothing other than manifestations of Isvara.
Jul 25, 2022
Jul 25, 2022
1hr 21 min
Everything in this world including the Jiva (sentient being) is born with diametrically opposing diads- good and bad, ignorance and knowledge, time and space etc. This keeps one subsumed in samsara hence, a cognitive shift is needed to go beyond these diads and see the oneness to abide in non-duality. This episode is a recap on what Anuvaka 3 is all about to reinforce this vision.
Jul 24, 2022
Jul 24, 2022
42 min
A twilight meditation designed to promote relaxation. When one lets go of all the categories that make up one's day, one is awakened to the reality of oneself as the whole, non-dual, and limitless.
Disclaimer: Please do not listen to this mediation while driving or operating machinery.
Jul 23, 2022
Jul 23, 2022
30 min
A basic guide to Mantra-japa, repetition of the chant. The mind naturally moves from one thought to another, and it is impossible to control one's thoughts. Through the regular practice of japa, one can gain mastery over the ways of one's thinking.
Disclaimer: Please do not listen to this mediation while driving or operating machinery.