Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam

Pañcadaśī 4-18

Objects created by Īśvara do not alter. However, owning to the varied mental states of the jīva, the threefold feeling of like, dislike or indifference  are projected onto the objects. Swami Vidyaranya, illustrates this point beautifully with an example of a gem.

Pañcadaśī 4-17

This whole chapter establishes the Vyāvahārika sat, the transaction reality, in order to gain a foothold in understanding this Jagat. The difference between Īśvara sṛṣṭi as an objective projection, and jīva sṛṣṭi as a subjective and frantic superimposition are expounded upon beautifully.

Satsang with Swaminiji

This is a recording of an impromptu satsang with Swaminiji at AVG -Saylorsburg, in December.

Happy New Year 2023

Listen tot Swamini Svatmavidyananda-ji's beautiful new year message to set the tone and begin this new year on a blessed note. 

Pañcadaśī 4-16

The duality projected by the Jīva is described in the Saptānna-Brāhmaṇa. Although these 'seven kinds of foods' are really produced by Īśvara, how the jīva transforms them into objects of enjoyment through its own action and meditation is explained in this episode. 

Pañcadaśī 4-15

With this episode we enter into the exposition of jīva sṛṣṭi. There are 6 things that are beginning-less says the Śāstras, listen to learn more. Verses 14-17 are an interesting summary from the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, where the Jagat is looked at through the saptānna or the 7 kinds of food. 

Pañcadaśī 4-14

This is the concluding verse on the exposition of Īśvara sṛṣṭi. This episode delves deeper into the threefold reasons for the jīva being born.  

Pañcadaśī 4-13

This episode is a refresher on what has been covered so far. The two definitions of the pāramārthika sattā and the Vyāvahārika sattā are explained in detail.
 

Pañcadaśī 4-12

How Īśvara 'acquires' jīva-ness, is explained in two ways through the theory of reflected consciousness- pratibimbavāda, and the theory of conditioned consciousness- Avacchedavāda. This episode further expounds beautifully on the two powers of Māyā, the veiling power- āvaraṇaśakti, and the projecting power- vikṣepaśakti.

Meditation 1- Vision of Liberation

Start the New year by meditating on the vision of liberation and deepen your sense of surrender and acceptance.
Disclaimer: Please do not listen to this mediation while driving or operating machinery.