These six verses on the silent, unchanging self by Shankara are a declaration of his own direct and intimately clear knowledge of the limitless self (Brahman). The verses discuss the nature of absolute peace, tranquility, freedom, and joy, which are not different from the nature of the self. Meditating on the verses can stimulate the […]
The dialogue between the young boy, Naciketas, and Lord Yama which comprises the Katha Upanishad has all the elements a seeker requires to understand the Self (Atman). The characteristics of the qualified student are exemplified and tested in Naciketas. And his mature question about the nature of the self which is “doubted even by the
The “Essence of Teaching” (Upadesa Saram) of Vedanta is succinctly expressed in 30 verses by the celebrated contemporary sage, Ramana Maharshi. Beginning by showing the limitations of karma, and outlining the preparatory means (sadhanas) for a seeker. Ramana leads us on a searching inquiry into the nature of the self. Swami Viditatmananda will make clear
Stress is considered by many a hallmark of modern life. Yet, if we look at human history, when were human beings without stress? Accordingly, the Rishis addressed this ageless human problem. In this retreat, Swami Viditatmananda will unfold the wisdom of the Rishis on the topic of stress, dealing with such questions as: What is
9 classes on the great statements in the Upanishad that say the “I” in you is not separate, but is indeed equal to the “whole” from the standpoint of one’s essential nature. A Video Course (Course Code – AVG0874) on Vedanta Texts- Upanisad : Mahavakya Vicara by Swami Dayananda Saraswati.
Kunti Stuti is from Srimad Bhagavatam (Pratham Skanda). After the Kurukshetra war, Lord Krishna was leaving to Dwaraka and Kunti, mother of pandavas was overwhelmed with emotion and gratitude praises Lord Krishna. Kunti stuti is one of the many stuti from Srimad Bhagavatam. A Video Course (Course Code – AVG1149) on Devotion & Prayers :
Often cited as an introductory Vedantic text, Atma Bodha is in fact a work of great depth. It has been taught in Vedanta courses as both an introduction and a summation. In its sixty-eight simple verses, Shankara encapsulates the essential vision of Vedanta. The examples and dialectics help us to assimilate the knowledge of the
Ancient Indian Literature accords a special place to the Sun in the order of divinities, revering it as the creator and sustainer of the universe and ultimate course of all wealth. The Aditya Hrdayam (Hridayam), a short canto chapter of the Ramayana (by Adikavi Valmiki), offers obeisance to the Sun God. The secret of the
With extra-ordinary depth of vision, Swamiji makes us all laugh while we see the truth of ourselves again and again from angles we had never even conceived, and we see the pure, clear understanding of Shankaracharya shining through. A Video Course (Course Code – AVG2137) on Devotion & Prayers : Dasasloki by Swami Dayananda Saraswati.
