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
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Episodes
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
In this episode, Swaminiji expounds in detail the meaning behind the two Shanti mantras associated with this upanishad. We are then introduced to Narada, who despite being erudite in the shastras seeks and approaches Sanatkumara, the teacher.
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Listen to this 10 part episode from Chandogya Upanishad chapter 7, where Swaminiji explains the meaning of Shokam Taratyatmavit.
Narada says to Sanatkumāra ‘True, I have learned much, but I know only the word meaning. I do not know the Self. Sir, I have heard from great persons like you that only those who know the Self are able to overcome sorrow. I am suffering from sorrow. Please take me across the ocean of sorrow.’
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
The final qualification in the six pack of Samadi Shatka Sampatti is Samādhānam, which is the other component of Śrāddha.
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Why is Śrāddha one of the most important qualification without which self knowledge cannot be gained? Listen to find out!
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Uparama and Titiksha, the next qualifications in the six pack of Samadi Shatka Sampatti is explained in this episode.
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
Dama, the second qualification in the six pack of Samadi Shatka Sampatti is explained beautifully as being appropriate responses in different situations.
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
The third qualification called Samadi Shatka Sampatti is a pack of six qualifications, the first qualification Śama is explained in this episode.
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
In this episode, Swaminiji expounds on one of the most important qualification Mumukṣutvam- a desire for freedom from saṃsāra, for the study of Vedanta Shastra.
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Continuing with the fourfold qualification, sādhana-catuṣṭayam required for gaining self-knowledge, this episode expounds on the meaning and importance of vairāgya.