We can be free from sadness only when we understand what we are bound by. Through this exquisite unfolding of words by Pujya Swami Dayananda ji we see the truth clearly!

What better way to celebrate India's independence and Pujya Swamiji 's birthday of 15th August than to revel in the brilliance of his teaching on freedom!

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As soon as people across the world chant the Hanuman Chalisa they find themselves rejuvenated with bhakti and shakti. Such is its power and greatness. And yet few know that it was composed by Sant Tulsidas who also composed the Sri Ramcharitmanas.

As we approach his birth anniversary on 11th August this year, we hear of some key events of Sant Tulsidas's life and some lovely poetry from Sri Mahipati who wrote the Bhakta Vijaya about the Great Saints of India.

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/290-tulsidas-great-saints-of-india-bhaktavijaya/

Our upcoming course on the Complete Bhagavad Gita starts on 17th August 2024. Do check out the details and do not lose an opportunity to transform your life into a blessing through Bhagavan's Divine Song. Details and registration - https://arshavidyananda.in/the-bhagavad-gita-course/ Our monthly newsletter - Aarsha Vidya Bharati - Aug 2024| Pujya Swamiji's Teaching| Vedanta Camp| New Bhagavad Gita Course| Impact of SHINE| Sampūrṇa Gītā Pārāyaṇam| And more! https://mailchi.mp/95c34cdaebc6/aarsha-vidya-bharati-aug2024 Our monthly newsletter will bring you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati

Vedanta - the River of Wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, writer and Hindu monk.

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According to the Hindu calendar, the month of Shravan, which falls between July and August, is considered highly auspicious for the worship of Bhagavan Shiva.

How did the great Shiva devotees relate to Bhagavan Shiva? What changed in their lives, as a result? We hear of two stories - Punitavati and Kannapa from a long time ago who are considered amongt the 63 Nayannars (devotees).

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/290-great-devotees-of-shiva-punitavati-and-kannapa-63-nayanars/

Our upcoming course on the Complete Bhagavad Gita starts on 17th August 2024. Do check out the details and do not lose an opportunity to transform your life into a blessing through Bhagavan's Divine Song. Details and registration - https://arshavidyananda.in/the-bhagavad-gita-course/ Our monthly newsletter - Aarsha Vidya Bharati - Jul 2024| Guru Seva| Guru Purnima offerings| Vedanta Camp| New Courses on Bhagavad Gita and Meditation| And more! - https://mailchi.mp/ccacd0f5c25c/aarsha-vidya-bharati-july2024 Our monthly newsletter will bring you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati

Vedanta - the River of Wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, writer and Hindu monk.

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Simple and straightforward answers to commonly raised objections to learning the Bhagavad Gita, a profound dialogue that will transform your life.

Some of the objections answered are - Objection 1 : The Gita is too ancient and irrelevant to modern life. Objection 2 : I don't have time to study an entire scripture. Objection 3: If I learn the Gita, I will lose my competitive edge and become passive. Objection 4: Saving Sanatana Dharma is more urgent than learning the Gita and Vedanta. Objection 5: Bhagavad Gita appears too religious and I'm not Hindu. Objection 6 : The Gita is not scientific. Objection 7: The Gita is just another self-help book on psychology or management. Objection 8 : The Gita's teachings are too idealistic and impractical. Objection 9 : The Gita is only for senior citizens

The transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/288-the-bhagavad-gita-9-objections-and-reasons-to-learn-it/

Our upcoming course on the Complete Bhagavad Gita starts on 17th August 2024. Do check out the details and do not lose an opportunity to transform your life into a blessing through Bhagavan's Divine Song.

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Vedanta - the River of Wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, writer and Hindu monk.

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In the book 'Swami Dayananda Saraswati - Contributions and Writings' by Sheela Balaji, there are very deeply moving extracts of Pujya Swami Dayananda ji speaking of Swami Sivananda ji, Swami Chinmayananda ji, Swami Pranavananda ji and Swami Taranananda ji. We reflect on the words of the Guru of Gurus and bow our heads at the feet of the entire Guru parampara, as we approach Guru Purnima.

Join our new course starting on 16th July 2024 - Manoshakti - Mind Mastery with Meditations - https://arshavidyananda.in/manoshakti-mind-mastery-with-meditations/ Our monthly newsletter - Aarsha Vidya Bharati - Jul 2024| Guru Seva| Guru Purnima offerings| Vedanta Camp| New Courses on Bhagavad Gita and Meditation| And more! - https://mailchi.mp/ccacd0f5c25c/aarsha-vidya-bharati-july2024 Our monthly newsletter will bring you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati

Vedanta - the River of Wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, writer and Hindu monk.

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I am not the body-mind.

If this statement is understood incorrectly, then it can lead to dissociation and wanting to abandon responsibilities.

We understand the right way to do the enquiry into reality through the dialogue between the student and teacher.

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/286-i-am-not-the-body-mind-the-right-way-to-do-the-enquiry/

Announcing our new course - Manoshakti - Mind Mastery with Meditations - https://arshavidyananda.in/manoshakti-mind-mastery-with-meditations/ Our monthly newsletter - Aarsha Vidya Bharati - Jul 2024| Guru Seva| Guru Purnima offerings| Vedanta Camp| New Courses on Bhagavad Gita and Meditation| And more! - https://mailchi.mp/ccacd0f5c25c/aarsha-vidya-bharati-july2024 Our monthly newsletter will bring you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati

Vedanta - the River of Wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, writer and Hindu monk.

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Like Arjuna (in the Gita), we too wonder - How do wise people, talk, walk and live?

More than 200 years ago, Sri Mahipati wrote about the 'Stories of Great Saints of India' in his book, 'Bhakta vijaya' (the Victory of the devotee).

Within each story of more than 21 saints are some details of their lives, rich poetic imagery that thrills the heart, some cultural practices, different places that dot the sacred geography of Bharat but mostly a devotion that bathes our hearts.

On this Ekadashi, we embark on a journey to learn more about Sant Namdev, who lived from 1270 to 1350.

Jai Vitthal! Jai Vitthal!

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/286-namdev-great-saints-of-india-bhaktavijaya/

Announcing our new course - Manoshakti - Mind Mastery with Meditations - https://arshavidyananda.in/manoshakti-mind-mastery-with-meditations/ Our monthly newsletter - Aarsha Vidya Bharati - Jul 2024| Guru Seva| Guru Purnima offerings| Vedanta Camp| New Courses on Bhagavad Gita and Meditation| And more! - https://mailchi.mp/ccacd0f5c25c/aarsha-vidya-bharati-july2024 Our monthly newsletter will bring you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati

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Meditation or Dhyaanam is an integral part of sadhana of a Vedanta student-disciple. Since meditation has entered the mainstream, many wrong ideas abound and hence sincere seekers are denied its many benefits.

Is the goal of meditation to empty the mind? Is it meditation if the mind wanders? Will meditation solve all my problems? We explore the answers to these questions/myths in the light of Vedanta.

The transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/284-meditation-6-key-myths-and-truths-as-per-vedanta/

Announcing our new course - Manoshakti - Mind Mastery with Meditations - https://arshavidyananda.in/manoshakti-mind-mastery-with-meditations/

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Vedanta - the River of Wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, writer and Hindu monk.

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