Swamini Brahmaprajnananda - Podcast Details

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Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#281 Are rituals necessary for our spiritual growth?First, we become aware of how we depend on everyday non-religious rituals to provide structure, comfort, and meaning to our lives. Second, we understand why we developed a distaste for religious rituals and Third, we appreciate some of the rituals in Hinduism that help us to discover the inherent sacredness of our lives. The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/281-are-rituals-necessary-for-your-spiritual-growth/ Buddha at the Gas Pump interview - Swamini Brahmaprajnananda Saraswati - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgVMzyIpVfQ Our monthly newsletter - Aarsha Vidya Bharati - Jun 2024| Dharmam Śa...2024-06-0428 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#243 Life and the purpose of Marriage in the Vedic traditionIf a marriage is just for the sake of wealth, pleasure, love or even children, all of which are conditional, it is difficult to sustain it. Sharing bits of her conversation with K, a young woman in her twenties who is not clear about the purpose of marriage, Swamini B speaks to marriage not only being a major life goal but also a means to an end. What is that end goal and what are the many things we can learn about marriage from the Vedic tradition? Call to action - For the last many...2023-09-1226 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#234 Why your sensitivity is a strength, not a weakness‘I get hurt easily because I am very sensitive. Wish I was not so sensitive. ‘ complain many people. What is sensitivity? Can we do without it? Sensitivity is the ability to be keenly attuned to our surroundings, emotions, and the experiences of others. Sensitivity is actually a gift of this human condition from Bhagavan. What are those 7 ways in which it enriches our lives? Do read the podcast transcript/ article- https://discoveratma.com/234-why-your-sensitivity-is-a-strength-not-a-weakness/ For the four part video course called Bhaava - the dance of emotion in Vedanta - https://www.y...2023-07-1119 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#233 Dialogue between Identity and ConsciousnessWhat happened when a dialogue unfolded between Identity and Consciousness? New 3 month course starting 9th July 2023 - Self knowledge and the quest for happiness course - https://www.hua.edu/product/self-knowledge-and-the-quest-for-happiness/ Do read the podcast transcript/ article- https://discoveratma.com/233-dialogue-between-identity-and-consciousness/ Please check out our July 2023 Aarsha Vidya Bharati newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/49f324cb76c1/aarsha-vidya-bharati-jul2023 Our monthly newsletter will bring you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - Guru Purnima l Happiness Course l Vedanta Camp - Aug 2023 l Talks at World...2023-07-0415 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#232 The meaning and blessing of Guru StotramIn the Vedic tradition, learning with a Guru is essential for wisdom and blessings to flow in our lives. What makes any Guru great is the Shaastra. There is no Guru without the Shaastra and the Shaastra cannot be learnt without a Guru. The select verses of what is known as the Guru Stotram, were selected by Pujya Swami Dayānanda Saraswatī. These verses are found in the Guru Gita, a text of 274 shlokas. Guru Gita itself is from Skanda Purana, one of the 18 Puranas. These beautiful shlokas talk about the glory of a guru, role...2023-06-2728 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#231 Just be an instrument of the sacred (Nimitta maatram bhava)After showing his resplendent cosmic form Bhagavan Krishna tells Arjuna, ‘nimitta maatram bhava’ – just be an instrument or rather a channel for the cosmic plan to unfold. How do we see the meaning of this in our lives? If we are being the mere ahankara, attachment to a limited concept of self then what are its effects? In contrast, how and why should one be an instrument of the divine? Perhaps the simple, elegant flute has some lessons to teach us. Credits for Royalty free music - Krishna-the land of wonders - www.beatsuite.com - 2023-06-2019 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#230 Understanding is NOT equal to AgreementMany of our conflicts in close relationships arise because we mistake understanding for agreement. 'If these people really understand us, they just have to agree with us', we think. However, since we are similar to each other as well as different from each other, we can learn to co-exist with warmth and respect We explore our natural need for agreement with the other as well as learn to increase our understanding of the other. Our hearts become bigger as we practise kshama, accommodating the other and freeing ourselves from our ragas and dveshas to 'our...2023-06-1323 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#229 Why the need for perfection is not a perfect pursuit'Perfect' preens and struts on the catwalk of achievements with its self-importance. The dictionary meaning of the word ‘perfect’ is to have all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; If indeed we used the meaning of the word ‘perfect’ in the sense of what it really means, that is great. But often we use the word, ‘perfect’ in the sense of complete and absolute. And then ‘Perfect’, becomes a sword hanging over your head. The perfect job. The perfect child. The perfect life. The perfect body. The perfect guru even… This is not the same as having...2023-06-0623 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#228 The Blessing and Glory of Ganga (Ganga stotram)Today is Ganga dussehra (when Ganga descended on this earth to sustain, purify and bless all of humanity). Ganga is not an ordinary river. She is Devi. We understand her greatness through the vision of Adi Shankaracharya through his composition, Ganga Stotram. In 'seeing' what Adi Shankaracharya 'saw' and praised of Mother Ganga, we stand purified and blessed. The episode includes the story of why Ganga descended on earth and the meaning of the opening verses of the stotram and it was recorded on her holy banks in Rishikesh. Also, if you have some Gangajal at home, do sprinkle...2023-05-3024 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#227 Brahman, Ishvara and Devatas - same or different?It can all be confusing. What does the Shaastra reveal about Brahman, Ishvara and Devatas ? Knowing this can direct our worship and our enquiry as well. To read the podcast transcript/ article- https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Do check out our April 2023 Aarsha Vidya Bharati newsletter - The blessing of darshana l Dhyaanam course l Adi Sankaracharya Jayanti celebration l SHINE teacher training l Darshana l Value of Values and much more ! - https://mailchi.mp/0e1299422885/aarsha-vidya-bharati-apr2023 Our monthly newsletter will bring you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe...2023-05-2324 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#226 How to control your mindTo control/master the mind, we have to know what the mind's functions are and the ways of the mind. What is the imagery of the chariot from Kathopanishad which can guide us?. To read the podcast transcript/ article- https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Do check out our April 2023 Aarsha Vidya Bharati newsletter - The blessing of darshana l Dhyaanam course l Adi Sankaracharya Jayanti celebration l SHINE teacher training l Darshana l Value of Values and much more ! - https://mailchi.mp/0e1299422885/aarsha-vidya-bharati-apr2023 Our monthly newsletter will bring you...2023-05-1624 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#225 Karma Yoga in resolving conflictsAs long as we live, conflicts arising from differences in opinions, views and perspectives cannot be avoided. Then, how can we apply karma yoga in these challenging situations? We first identify whether our approach to resolving conflicts is aggressive, assertive, passive, passive-aggressive or collaborative and then work to apply the most appropriate approach. Our karma grows in kaushalam, competent karma offered unto Bhagavan and we are better able to accept people and situations. We fight. We learn. We grow. To read the podcast transcript/ article- https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Do check out our April 2023...2023-05-0922 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#224 Runa-anubandha - Karmic debt and freeing oneselfRunaanubanda is unique to the Vedic tradition because it considers connections with different beings across lifetimes. Runam/Rnam, debt is based on the principle of reciprocity – a mutual give and take. If I have taken more than I have given, I incur a debt and have to pay back to that person. If I have given more than I have taken, then that person has to pay back his/her debt to me. How does runaanubanda affect me and how can I be free from it? To read the podcast transcript/ article- ht...2023-05-0219 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#223 Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya and the teaching tradition of Advaita VedantaWhen we enter a lit room, we see the many objects that are around. One thing that most of us miss is the 'light' in which one sees all the objects. The living teaching tradition of Advaita Vedanta is lit up by the the bhashyas, commentaries of Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya. We see the important features of the bhashya which make it the light that lights up our lives and in so doing, offer our respects to him, on his jayanti. We celebrate Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti on 25th April, 2023, more than 1200 years later by graciously receiving...2023-04-2519 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#222 The blessing and powerful meaning of Ganesh Pancharatnam stotram by Adi ShankaracharyaWhen Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya chants words they become luminous jewels (ratnam). More so when the jewels are in praise of Bhagavan Ganesha and his powers. As Ganesha raises his palm to offer blessings, we understand and receive with open arms. To read the podcast transcript/ article- https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Do check out our April 2023 Aarsha Vidya Bharati newsletter - The blessing of darshana l Dhyaanam course l Adi Sankaracharya Jayanti celebration l SHINE teacher training l Darshana l Value of Values and much more ! - https://mailchi.mp/0e1299422885/aarsha-vidya-bharati-apr2023 Our...2023-04-1815 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#221 The Laws of Nature and Bhagavan - the invariable connectionMany spiritual-but-not-religious people say that they believe in 'laws of nature'. Then, who put the 'laws of nature' together? They will shrug and say, laws of nature were not made by any person or entity. This stubborn insistence of using the term ‘laws of nature’ is a remnant of the 17th century and emerged in opposition to the church. We understand its background and spare a thought for the intelligent being and material that pervades the 'laws of nature' - Bhagavan To read the podcast transcript/ article- https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our Apri...2023-04-1119 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#220 The powerful blessing and meaning of Hanuman Chalisa Hanuman Chalisa, sung by millions of Hindus worldwide is s super powerful stotra in praise of Hanuman - his glories, the ways in which he served Bhagavan Sri Rama and the blessings he gives the devotees. Authored by Goswami Tulsidas in the 16th century it is a part of the Ramacharitmanas in Avadhi language. The greatest devotee of Bhagavan Sri Rama, Hanuman blesses us with his bhakti and shakti. After you listen to this episode or next when you sing Hanuman Chalisa you will feel his presence (if you haven't already). Jai Shri Rama! To...2023-04-0423 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#219 The powerful blessing and meaning of Sri Ramaraksha stotramRevealed by none other than Bhagavan Shiva to Rishi Buddhakaushika, Sriramaraksha stotram of 38 verses has blessed millions who chanted it. Even if you hear it once and understand the meaning, you feel Sri Rama's power and protection softly enveloping you and fortifying you. To read the podcast transcript/Vedanta article- https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ To listen to the entire stotram sung by Sonali Ambasankar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39oh6eFLFGc Dhyaanam - Meditation and the Meditator, An experiential new course on Meditation that will help you learn 6...2023-03-2830 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#218 Healing in Hinduism through Blessings, Ayurveda and Vedic AstrologyThe tapestry of Hinduism is woven with many healing perspectives and methods that lead to wholeness. These have sustained and continue to bless an ancient, living civilisation. Some of these are - 1. Blessings through our prayers to devatas, 2. Ayurveda 3. Jyotisham To read the podcast transcript/Vedanta article- https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Dhyaanam - Meditation and the Meditator, An experiential new course on Meditation that will help you learn 6 types of meditations and most importantly help you to transform your relationship with the mind making you happier, focused and contemplative. Course for Spring Q...2023-03-2124 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#217 Transforming fleeting experiences into lasting inner resourcesThe problem with experiences is that they are fleeting no matter how exalted or mundane they are. Yet we can change a fleeting experience into lasting inner resources – our memories, our values and our learnings. We can mine an experience for its precious gems. How? To read the podcast transcript/Vedanta article- https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Dhyaanam - Meditation and the Meditator, An experiential new course on Meditation that will help you learn 6 types of meditations and most importantly help you to transform your relationship with the mind making you happier, focused and contemplative. Cou...2023-03-1424 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#216 Three types of karma (sattvika, rajasika and tamasika)Since we cannot avoid karma, it is equally important to know what kind of karma is to be done and what is to be avoided. Bhagavan Krishna teaches us about the three fold karma and gently veers us to adopt sattvika karma also known as karma yoga. To read the podcast transcript/Vedanta article- https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our March 2023 Aarsha Vidya Bharati newsletter - Opening words l Rama Navami l Value of Values l Vedanta camp - Narrative of a first time attendee l and more! - https://mailchi.mp/d8854ee17831/aarsha-vidya-bharati-mar2023...2023-03-0720 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#215 Three types of happiness (according to the Bhagavad Gita)We want to be happy. All the time. And yet, there is a gap in what we want and what we experience. Armed with the knowledge from the Bhagavad Gita of the three fold happiness, we can learn how to ride the wave of our pursuit of happiness. To read the podcast transcript/Vedanta article- https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our February 2023 Aarsha Vidya Bharati newsletter (Groups we belong to l Rishikesh Vedanta camp l Shivalingam l Body intelligence and much more ) https://mailchi.mp/9d3302067259/aarsha-vidya-bharati-feb2023 - Our mon...2023-02-2823 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#214 How to manage anger (the brilliant framework of the Bhagavad Gita)Unless we understand how anger is born we cannot control it nor master it. All our attempts lead to suppression or explosions. Once we understand the brilliant framework of the Bhagavad Gita and apply it to our lives, then the intensity of level of our anger reduces, our viveka increases contributing to self-mastery. To read the podcast transcript/Vedanta article- https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our February 2023 Aarsha Vidya Bharati newsletter (Groups we belong to l Rishikesh Vedanta camp l Shivalingam l Body intelligence and much more ) https://mailchi.mp/9d3302067259/aarsha-vidya-bharati-feb2023 - Our...2023-02-2125 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#213 The heart of a devotee has no circumference.We wrongly believe that 1) If I don’t feel love, there is no love in my life. 2) To love is simple, but to find the right person to love or to be loved by, is difficult and 3) We think our problem with love is how to be loved and how to be lovable. We correct these assumptions in the light of a growing bhakti for Ishvara. The practice of loving and discovering love as the fabric of life is enabled by Bhakti. We look at 10 differences between ego based love and a devotee's love so that our hea...2023-02-1418 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#212 How the identity of a Karma Yogi frees us from other identitiesGenerally, our identities are related to the tasks we perform and the experiences we have. However there is a unique identity that of a Karma Yogi which is not a special type of karma. Instead it encompasses all other identities and has many benefits. What are these? To read the podcast transcript which is as good as a Vedanta article- https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our February 2023 Aarsha Vidya Bharati newsletter (Groups we belong to l Rishikesh Vedanta camp l Shivalingam l Body intelligence and much more ) https://mailchi.mp/9d3302067259/aarsha-vidya-bharati-feb2023 - Ou...2023-02-0720 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#211 Glimpses from 'Talks with Sri Ramana Maharishi' bookRecently, I was doing some reading for a talk to be given about Sri Ramana Maharishi, an enlightened Advaita Vedanta master. His talks and some conversations with different devotees were documented. Some glimpses follow. To read the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our January 2023 Aarsha Vidya Bharati newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/8fa7761180d2/aarsha-vidya-bharati-jan2023 Our monthly newsletter will bring to 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 w...2023-01-3119 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#210 Madhu vidya - the sweet wisdom (of mutual dependence)Across all our relationships (romantic, parental, professional, political, economic) we depend on each other. For support, resources, information, collaboration towards our goals and much more. What do our relationships depend on? We undertake the enquiry in the light of Madhu Vidya, a beautiful section of the Brhadaranyaka Upanishad and are stunned at what is revealed. To read the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our January 2023 Aarsha Vidya Bharati newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/8fa7761180d2/aarsha-vidya-bharati-jan2023 Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdo...2023-01-2420 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#209 'I know Brahman but I don't feel it.. Why?'..is the most common question in Vedanta. The reply lies into questioning the identity of the questioner, who is none other than our dear old experiencer. For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our January 2023 Aarsha Vidya Bharati newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/8fa7761180d2/aarsha-vidya-bharati-jan2023 Our monthly newsletter will bring to 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...2023-01-1713 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#208 How we deal with the inevitable pain in any pursuitEmotional and Physical pain is an inevitable part of living. The more we resist, the more it persists (in the form of dvesha) and further aversion to pain. 5 teachings for how we deal with pain, from the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and our very own lives. Last call to join Svadharma - Discovering and living our life purpose is a course from January 15th - March 2023 at Hindu University of America. Details - https://www.hua.edu/product/svadharma-discovering-and-living-our-life-purpose/ For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our Ja...2023-01-1016 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#207 Kaushalam in Karma Yoga - optimal application of DharmaAcross different situations, how do we know what is appropriate to do in a given situation? How much is too much and how much is too little? What is the golden mean in Kaushalam that seems elusive? As we modify our karma into karma yoga we discover the many considerations that shape Kaushalam. Delighted to announce two new courses - Bhakti-The Heart of Wisdom. Course from 10th January to May 2023. Every Tuesday at 6.30 pm IST. Details - https://discoveratma.com/bhakti-the-heart-of-wisdom/ Svadharma - Discovering and liv...2023-01-0320 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#206 An open letter to your future self of the new yearDear Future Self, A happy you in the new year makes a happy new year. You and I have an awareness of our strengths and the areas of struggle. I am here to support you and flow into you. My attempt is not to convince you of anything that you don’t know but to just remind you of a few things. A reminder can be accumulated wisdom, an affirmation or even a discovery of what has always been there. These are .... And nine reminders follow ... ...2022-12-2716 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#205 How to be positive (in the light of Vedanta)10 teachings to learn, savour and assimilate. Svadharma - Discovering and living our life purpose is a course from January - March 2023 at Hindu University of America. Details - https://www.hua.edu/product/svadharma-discovering-and-living-our-life-purpose/ For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our December 2022 newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/07477521fa66/aarsha-vidya-bharati-dec2022 Our monthly newsletter will bring to 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...2022-12-2019 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#204 Annual reviews and the framework of VedantaAtma, the limitless being has no key performance areas and hence does not need an annual review. But the jiva can benefit from an annual review of life in the light of Vedanta. How? Svadharma - Discovering and living our life purpose is a course from January - March 2023 at Hindu University of America. Details - https://www.hua.edu/product/svadharma-discovering-and-living-our-life-purpose/ For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our December 2022 newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/07477521fa66/aarsha-vidya-bharati-dec2022 Our monthly newsletter will bring to you...2022-12-1313 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#203 Who is the greatest? The story of Brahman and the organs of the bodyThe answer to the question may not be who you think it is! For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our December 2022 newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/07477521fa66/aarsha-vidya-bharati-dec2022 Our monthly newsletter will bring to 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, author and Hindu monk. To connect and learn Vedanta - www.discoveratma.c...2022-12-0616 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#202 Autobiography of a seekerWhich chapter are you in? Happy to invite all for our annual global Vedic Wisdom festival 2022 online. Details and registration - https://www.vedicwisdomfestival.in/ For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our November 2022 newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/cd44a6ffa396/aarsha-vidya-bharati-nov2022 Our monthly newsletter will bring to 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...2022-11-2908 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#201 Tat tvam asi - the equation of onenessAll of Vedanta can be understood by this short statement - Tat tvam asi. That (Ishvara) you are How is this possible? Listen in. Happy to invite all for our annual global Vedic Wisdom festival 2022 online. Details and registration - https://www.vedicwisdomfestival.in/ For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our November 2022 newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/cd44a6ffa396/aarsha-vidya-bharati-nov2022 Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp...2022-11-2220 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#200 Vedanta - An embrace of the sacredThrough the winding roads of life, the heart longs for sacredness, imbued with the divine. And then, the heart embraces the sacred with Vedanta. Happy to invite all for our annual global Vedic Wisdom festival 2022 online. Details and registration - https://www.vedicwisdomfestival.in/ For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our November 2022 newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/cd44a6ffa396/aarsha-vidya-bharati-nov2022 Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9a...2022-11-1520 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#199 Nine ways travel can help increase our adhikaritvam (readiness) for VedantaWe travel. We learn. We grow. We come home to ourselves. For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our November 2022 newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/cd44a6ffa396/aarsha-vidya-bharati-nov2022 Our monthly newsletter will bring to 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, author and Hindu monk. To connect and learn Vedanta - www.discoveratma...2022-11-0820 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#198 The need to control and letting goOur need to control, master situations and ourselves leads to feeling like we can control life. That very orientation of trying to control does not work in the moksha pursuit? What does letting go in the moksha pursuit involve? For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our monthly newsletter will bring to 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 t...2022-11-0118 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#197 Dialogue between Devi Kali and the AhankaraDuring Deepavali we worship Devi Mahalakshmi as well as Devi Kali in some other parts of the country. But somehow a lot of us are wary of Devi Kali. When one of us encounters Devi Kali, a dialogue that alters the ahankara follows. For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Our October 2022 newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/3ba2203ddf70/aarsha-vidya-bharati-oct2022 Ved...2022-10-2515 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#196 If the Atma, I is unknown how can there be a desire to know oneself?An important question. Much of Vedanta rests on answering this question. For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Our October 2022 newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/3ba2203ddf70/aarsha-vidya-bharati-oct2022 Vedanta - the river of wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, author and Hindu monk. To connect and enrol in Vedanta courses - www.di...2022-10-1812 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#195 Living in a Vedanta gurukulamBased on my experience of living in Arsha Vidya Gurukulam at the feet of my beloved teacher, Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswatiji, I point out the value of living and studying Vedanta in a gurukulam. It is quite different from studying Vedanta in public a couple of times a week. To know more about and get involved with our gurukulam project close to Mumbai, please check out - https://vedicwisdom.in/gurukulam-project/ We would love to hear from you - gurukulam@vedicwisdom.in For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ ...2022-10-1130 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom# 194 'Victory of good over bad'?A lot of our festivals celebrate the victory of Dharma over Adharma. Is it just about Devi Durga or Sri Rama or are these festivals also about the battle between Dharma and Adharma that rage in our hearts. We can be victorious only when we understand the nature of these battles and allow Dharma to win. One time. Every time. For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b...2022-10-0416 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#193 The Meaning of Durga Saptashloki (7 verses in worship of Goddess Durga)In this auspicious time of Navaratri, (nine nights) we worship the Goddess by recognising her glories. In this recognition we see that we too are pervaded by her Shakti as the embodiment of sacredness. Durga Saptashloki or Devi Saptashloki are seven powerful verses from the Devi Mahatmyam, a set of 700 verses. Out of compassion for those devotees who cannot chant all these verses, Devi has given us only a set of 7 shlokas to chant called Durga Saptashloki. We learn, chant and seek Devi's grace. For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ ...2022-09-2730 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#192 Connecting with our ancestorsAs inheritors of a legacy, if you were to have a dialogue with your ancestors, what would you say and what would they say? We also get a glimpse of how performing shraadhaa karma, a ritual offering was done by Bhagavan Sri Rama for his father in the forest more than 5000 years ago. For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Our...2022-09-2020 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#191 Can our relationships cause bondage?If we understand these six conditions of how we allow ourselves to feel bound, we can start to unravel the bondage and be free from it. If the bondage was real, we could never be free of it. If it is experienced we can be free of it. For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Our September 2022 newsletter - https://ma...2022-09-1317 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#190 Welcoming blessings into our livesTo live in the world exhausted, beaten and skeptical is to live in a world without wonder and blessing. Then, what can blessings do for us and why should we welcome them into our lives? For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Our September 2022 newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/b9f537fd8efd/aarsha-vidya-bharati-sep2022 Vedanta - the river of...2022-09-0617 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#189 Self esteem is not possible without Karma YogaThe one trying to raise self esteem and the one whose self esteem requires to be raised is one and the same self, ahankara. And hence self esteem is not sustainable. On the other hand, if one actually sees that the self one refers to is permeated by Bhagavan's presence, one will not struggle with self esteem issues. What is self esteem and how does it acquire a depth through Karma Yoga? For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more f...2022-08-3022 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#188 Is it possible to live a life of no expectation?Since many of our expectations were not fulfilled, beaten by life, we declare that we will have no expectations. However, that too is an expectation! How can we look at our expectations in the light of Vedanta? This is a repost from a Feb 2019 episode. Enjoy! For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Our August 2022 newsletter - https://mai...2022-08-2317 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#187 Acceptance and the accepting person (3 of 3)Acceptance starts with deliberateness in giving up resistance and glides into you being the accepting person, the one who is ever awake to what is. This is part 3 of the series of 3 on Acceptance in celebration of Pujya Swamiji Dayananda ji's wisdom through his morning meditation prayers. We celebrate his blessings and teachings of freedom. For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati...2022-08-1626 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#186 Acceptance and Letting go of blame (2 of 3)It seems like if we accept readily we are absolving people who 'were' responsible for our pain. We unpack the dynamic of acceptance and blaming the other with the help of Pujya Swami Dayananda 's wisdom. These excerpts are from his book titled - Morning Meditation prayers. This is in celebration of his 92nd Birth Anniversary on 15th August. For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/ce...2022-08-0919 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#185 Acceptance, letting go and change (1 of 3)How do we know what to change and what to accept ? We dwell on this question in the context of our relationship to the past with the help of Pujya Swami Dayananda 's wisdom. These excerpts are from his book titled - Morning Meditation prayers. For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Our August 2022 newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/9455ba7c7af5/a...2022-08-0223 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#184 The Wisdom of Emotions in VedantaGenerally we try to control, suppress and resist our emotions. What if we listen to the wisdom our emotions whisper? For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Our July 2022 newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/3c460e3d9005/aarsha-vidya-bharati-july2022 Vedanta - the river of wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, author and Hindu monk. 2022-07-2616 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#183 The Glory of Emotions (Navarasa) and VedantaIn recent times, emotions have been problematised. But Naatya Shastra, a classical ancient text, the source of performing arts in India speaks about Navarasa (Nine emotional states) and its related Bhaava. Only a suhridaya can enjoy life by experiencing all emotions which are a gift from Ishvara. For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Our July 2022 newsletter - https://mailchi.mp...2022-07-1918 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#182 The meaning of Guru Ashtakam (8 verses about the importance of a guru)On the eve of Guru Purnima, we dwell on the meaning of Guru Ashtakam, a set of eight verses which speak not so much about the guru, but the need for shraddha and one-pointedness in the moksha pursuit. Prayers that all may be continue to be blessed on this glorious Guru Purnima, the day we celebrate the lineage of all Gurus, a celebration unique to the Vedic tradition. For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Credits for Vande Mataram (flute) - Rajesh Cherthala for ring tone. To listen to the e...2022-07-1227 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#181 Being all vs. Being specialThe vision of Vedanta is that there is only one Atma, without a second. But modern society thrives on individuality, which means that one is separate from the other. How can we reconcile the need to be special in the vision of the oneness? For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Credits for Vande Mataram (flute) - Rajesh Cherthala for ring tone. Join to be a SHINE teacher to help children live a life of Sanatana Dharma in their every day life - https://discoveratma.com/shine/shine-for-bharat75/ Dh...2022-07-0514 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#180 If Happiness had a voice, what would it say?Break the habit of being unhappy. Break the habit of postponing happiness to the future or staying in a shaky place also called nostalgia. For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Dhyaanam - Meditation and the Meditator course offered under the aegis of the Hindu University of America - https://www.hua.edu/product/dhyaanam-meditation-and-the-meditator/ Learn how to do a puja - https://discoveratma.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Guide-to-Guru-pada-puja.pdf Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bh...2022-06-2819 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#179 The Karma Game (of snakes and ladders)9 lessons that we can draw from the game of karma as well as the ancient game of snakes and ladders. For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Dhyaanam - Meditation and the Meditator course offered under the aegis of the Hindu University of America - https://www.hua.edu/product/dhyaanam-meditation-and-the-meditator/ Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Our June 2022 newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/7495db30a7ea...2022-06-2118 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#178 What is Happiness?Happiness - is it an object, a person, a place, an action. Vedanta reveals that it is you. For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Dhyaanam - Meditation and the Meditator course offered under the aegis of the Hindu University of America - https://www.hua.edu/product/dhyaanam-meditation-and-the-meditator/ Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Our June 2022 newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/7495db30a7ea/aarsha-vidya-bharati-jun2022?e...2022-06-1419 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#177 The power of a sankalpa (prayerful resolve/request)In Sanaatana Dharma we do not tip toe around our desires. We state them with clarity and a powerful, prayerful intention. A sankalpa is just a thought form but much stands transformed. With just a small change at the start of the day, karma becomes karma yoga. For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Dhyaanam - Meditation and the Meditator course offered under the aegis of the Hindu University of America - https://www.hua.edu/product/dhyaanam-meditation-and-the-meditator/ Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more w...2022-06-0721 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#176 Oneness despite dualityDuality is the struggle of me and the other, whether the other is a person, a situation or my experiences. Vedanta does not make the duality go away. Instead one appreciates the reality of oneness despite the experience of duality. For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Our May 2022 newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/c5afb9ae5abb/aarsha-vidya-bharati-may2022?e=0e8b...2022-05-3115 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#175 Healing in the lap of BhagavanFive year old Dhruva was denied from sitting on his father's lap. From feeling abandoned Dhruva goes on to heal and command a successful kingdom eventually being the North Star because of his tapasya and blessings. From this story in the Bhagavatam, what can we learn about healing in the lap of Bhagavan? For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Our May 2022 n...2022-05-2419 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#174 The six confused, spiritual seekers and mokshaThey tried to touch the elephant and expressed their different spirituals goal. But none of it was moksha. How come? To find out, listen and articulate your spiritual goal, if you haven't already. For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Our May 2022 newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/c5afb9ae5abb/aarsha-vidya-bharati-may2022?e=0e8b0c9cd4 Vedanta - the r...2022-05-1717 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#173 Taking refuge in Adi Shankaracharya, the guru of gurus of Advaita VedantaIn traditional Advaita Vedanta circles, Adi Shankaracharya is revered and worshipped for unlocking the profound truth of Vedanta. Through the worshipful stotram (Totakashtakam) of his disciple, Totakacharya, we appreciate his glory and seek refuge in the guru of gurus. Seeking refuge in the guru is seeking refuge in the knowledge that frees us. The full stotram of Totakashtakam sung beautifully by Swami Atmatrptananda ji can be heard here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rq1HNanVwc For an episode on Surrender - https://anchor.fm/the-river-of-wisdom/episodes/32-Surrender---1-e3g2dp...2022-05-1016 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom# 172 Am I enough? (Learning on Akshaya Tritiya)Akshaya means that which has no decline. In the light of Vedanta, we enquire into the life that one has and the nature of the Atma, thereby answering the nagging question of 'Am I enough'? For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our May 2022 newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/c5afb9ae5abb/aarsha-vidya-bharati-may2022?e=0e8b0c9cd4 Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati V...2022-05-0314 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#171 Our feelings have more to do with Dharma (than we think)We can go round and round the merry circle of feelings and not get anywhere. Instead if we were to pay attention to that which is higher and is the universal framework and guide for our life, we would be happier. For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our April 2022 newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/f5ba8803849f/aarsha-vidya-bharati-apr2022 Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati V...2022-04-2616 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#170 Vedanta is not an escape from lifeSeeking refuge in Vedanta and escaping to Vedanta (from the living of life) sound similar but are different. How? For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our April 2022 newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/f5ba8803849f/aarsha-vidya-bharati-apr2022 Our monthly newsletter will bring to 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, author and Hindu monk. T...2022-04-1914 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#169 The Glory of HanumanAfter Bhagavan Rama Hanuman ji is deeply loved and prayed to for his phenomenal power, courage, devotion and deep wisdom. Drawing from the many incidents in Ramayana we appreciate and revel in the the glory of Hanuman. This episode is offered in devotion for Hanuman Jayanti on 16th April 2022. For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our April 2022 newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/f5ba8803849f/aarsha-vidya-bharati-apr2022 Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - htt...2022-04-1217 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#168 Dialogue between Rishi Vaashishtha and Sri Rama ( a glimpse)Yoga Vaasishtha written by Sage Valmiki is the teaching of self-knowledge by Rishi Vaashishtha to Sri Rama especially when he became despondent in his younger years. Much longer than Ramayana at 32000 verses, we get a glimpse of the beginning of the teaching in the lead up to RamaNavami. For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our April 2022 newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/f5ba8803849f/aarsha-vidya-bharati-apr2022 Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/ce...2022-04-0517 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#167 You are more than your roles9 life lessons about the reality of our roles which bring peace of mind that we long for. Complement with #54 - Getting over the hangover here - https://anchor.fm/the-river-of-wisdom/episodes/54-Getting-over-the-hangover-e51ams/a-al8urs For the nine day course on Dharma - The Heart of DhaRama - details to register are here - https://discoveratma.com/live-courses/ For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our March 2022 newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/960223169681/aarsha-vidya-bharati-mar2022?e=0e8b0c9cd4 Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more ha...2022-03-2926 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#166 Is Atma the doer or the non-doer?Modern teachings on non duality are quick to say that Atma is not the doer. Then how does one account for the doer, karma, the motivation to do or not do? Explained through a story. For the podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ For our March newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/960223169681/aarsha-vidya-bharati-mar2022?e=0e8b0c9cd4 Our monthly newsletter will bring to you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Vedanta - the...2022-03-2215 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#165 Self mastery - the application of willpower and wontpowerSelf mastery is not possible without the framework of Dharma and the blessings of Bhagavan. To illustrate, we take the dharma of 'ahimsa', non harmfulness and santosha, contentment to see how we apply both willpower and wontpower for selfmastery. Must read - The Value of Values - Swami Dayananda Saraswati - https://www.amazon.in/Value-Values-Swami-Dayananda-Saraswati/dp/8190363670/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DNEU0CZPSBX5&keywords=the+value+of+values&qid=1647308408&sprefix=the+value+of+values%2Caps%2C182&sr=8-1 Supplementary watching - Jnaanam - 20 values in the Bhagavad Gita (8 hour video series) - https://discoveratma.co...2022-03-1519 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#164 Who dies? The Atma or the body?We can be better prepared for death (our own or our loved ones) if we understand what dies. In the Hindu worldview, death is an event for the jiva, the individual that travels across lifetimes. Then what dies? and what is eternally present? This episode shines the light on these and related questions. Since a lot of Vedanta terminology is used, it is best to supplement with the podcast transcript here - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ For our March newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/960223169681/aarsha-vidya-bharati-mar2022?e=0e8b0c9cd4 Ou...2022-03-0826 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#163 Dakshinamurti - Bhagavan Shiva as GuruIn the teaching tradition of Advaita Vedanta, we pray to and seek the grace of Sri Dakshinamurti or Bhagavan as Shiva. More so on Mahashivaratri, the night dedicated to Shiva as we pray to the guru of gurus. To know more about his formless form sculpted with self-knowledge, do listen. For #101 - Rescuing God from our ideas - https://anchor.fm/the-river-of-wisdom/episodes/101-Rescuing-God-from-our-ideas-egmoer The podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our March newsletter is just out today. For Mahashivaratri, Panchkedar - travel to the land of Shiva and mo...2022-03-0116 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#162 Karma yoga and Time managementTick-tick-tick-tick..Try managing time. No one can! But, we can manage what we do in our limited time. What does the Bhagavad Gita teach us about being single minded about the moksha pursuit ? How does our Karma (in the time we have) become Karma Yoga? The podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ To subscribe to our monthly newsletter, Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati For our February 2022 issue which will bring you more happiness, more freedom and more wisdom - https...2022-02-2218 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#161 Karma Yoga and the Dharma of loveKarma becomes Karma Yoga only if we relate to Bhagavan. The bhakta, devotee is born when one recognizes one’s relationship to the total that is Bhagavan. You then become a devotee relating to your partner, children, parents and other relations with love as this is your karma at the altar of Dharma that is Bhagavan. Complement with listening to episode No. 13 - How do you feel loved? - https://anchor.fm/the-river-of-wisdom/episodes/13-How-do-you-feel-loved-e2gqss The podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ To subscribe to our monthly newsletter, Aarsha Vidya Bh...2022-02-1514 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#160 Does Karma yoga include saying 'sorry'?Sorry – a word we long to hear when we have been wronged. And yet, a word that we hesitate to say when we have wronged the other. Karma Yoga involves taking responsibility for one's actions and also one's errors. What are the shades of 'sorry' and prayaschitta? The podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ To subscribe to our monthly newsletter, Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati For our February 2022 issue which will bring you more happiness, more freedom and more wisdom - https://mailchi.mp/2...2022-02-0816 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#159 What makes you feel alive?Whether you want to feel alive or are looking for the meaning of life, Vedanta has an answer for you. The podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ To subscribe to our monthly newsletter, Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati For our February 2022 issue which will bring you more happiness, more freedom and more wisdom - https://mailchi.mp/299aa2a752ea/aarsha-vidya-bharati-feb2022 Vedanta - the river of wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, author and Hindu monk. ...2022-02-0115 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#158 Activism and VedantaOur spiritual journey begins when we acknowledge the suffering of oneself and others. Then, how can we be engaged in the process of social change without being entangled? Can we channelise our anger at injustice into action? The answer is Yes, just like many others have done before us. To get a glimpse of 26 ways to contribute to Bharat, here is the playlist for are our youtube shorts - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5vNI4hvD69rpYl3fWz3b2UfvQfNCYZal You can also supplement this episode with #136 Witness and/or participation...2022-01-2516 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#157 The Dharma of dealing with a disagreementDisagreement is common. What is becoming increasingly uncommon is to co-exist in harmony with differences. Here are nine points for reflection and action. The podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ To subscribe to our monthly newsletter, Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati For our January 2022 issue full of insights - https://mailchi.mp/e115bdac9a89/aarsha-vidya-bharati-jan2022?e=0e8b0c9cd4 Vedanta - the river of wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, author and Hindu monk. ...2022-01-1717 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#156 Can Vedanta and Hinduism work for atheists ?Two stories - One of a monastic and the other of an author/activist. Both atheists and both transformed by Vedanta and Hinduism - Glimpses from Swami Chinmayananda and Shri. Sita Ram Goel's lives Many thanks to Jen Haddix of the Self Love Yogi podcast for hosting me as I share an Introduction to Hinduism and Vedanta besides a glimpse of my life journey here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1zsYdSq2VtCb9HZpCYp4V1 The podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ To subscribe to our monthly newsletter, Aarsha V...2022-01-1122 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#155 Is the pursuit of moksha self-centred?The answer is yes and no. For more listen to the episode. Many thanks to Jen Haddix of the Self Love Yogi podcast for hosting me as I share an Introduction to Hinduism and Vedanta besides a glimpse of my life journey here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1zsYdSq2VtCb9HZpCYp4V1 The podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Do consider joining this online course - Living our svadharma in the contemporary world (3 month course starting Jan 2022) - https://www.hua.edu/product/living-our-svadharma-in-a-contemporary-world/ To subscribe to our m...2022-01-0419 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#154 You live and learnHow we respond and live depends on our ability to learn which is for life. What does learning involve and what can it bring into our lives? The podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Do consider joining this online course - Living our svadharma in the contemporary world (3 month course starting Jan 2022) - https://www.hua.edu/product/living-our-svadharma-in-a-contemporary-world/ To subscribe to our monthly newsletter, Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati For our December issue full of insights - https://mailchi.mp/a664ffc5c...2021-12-2815 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#153 Panchamahayajna - The five sets of relationships that we must honorOur sages offer us a complete framework of living in harmony and connectedness. The podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ For more on Pitr yajna do read here - https://discoveratma.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Sep2021_living-our-traditions-converted.pdf Do consider joining this online course - Living our svadharma in the contemporary world (3 month course starting Jan 2022) - https://www.hua.edu/product/living-our-svadharma-in-a-contemporary-world/ To subscribe to our monthly newsletter, Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati For our December issue full of insights - htt...2021-12-2124 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#152 What happens when karma becomes karma yoga?Amongst the many benefits of Karma Yoga, 10 are being listed here as we celebrate Bhagavad Gita Jayanti, the day the teachings of non duality and karma yoga were revealed by Bhagavan himself. The podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ To subscribe to our monthly newsletter, Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati For our December issue full of insights - https://mailchi.mp/a664ffc5ca65/aarsha-vidya-bharati-dec2021?e=0e8b0c9cd4 Vedanta - the river of wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Br...2021-12-1419 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#151 How to live in a materialistic world?..It is possible if you don't see yourself as merely material. The podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Welcome to the fourth edition of the Vedic Wisdom Festival on 11th and 12th Dec 2021! For details and registration - https://www.vedicwisdomfestival.in/ To subscribe to our monthly newsletter, Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati For our December issue full of insights - https://mailchi.mp/a664ffc5ca65/aarsha-vidya-bharati-dec2021?e=0e8b0c9cd4 Vedanta - the river of wisdom is...2021-12-0718 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#150 Why do we make ourselves unhappy?Am I, the subject and the object of interaction separate and hence will the pursuit of connection be eternal? OR Am I, Awareness the basis of the subject and the object? An enquiry into Happiness in the light of the Upanishads. A heartfelt thank you for listening well into the 150th episode! :) The podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Welcome to the fourth edition of the Vedic Wisdom Festival on 11th and 12th Dec 2021! For details and registration - https://www.vedicwisdomfestival.in/ To...2021-11-3018 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#149 Self-love in VedantaRespected Sri Vidyaranya leads us to see that self love is self enquiry, in the light of the dialogue of Sage Yajnavalkya and his wife, Maitreyi. The podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Welcome to the fourth edition of the Vedic Wisdom Festival on 11th and 12th Dec 2021! For details and registration - https://www.vedicwisdomfestival.in/ To subscribe to our monthly newsletter, Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati For our November issue full of insights - https://mailchi.mp/a71dc63a3322/aarsha-vidya-bharati-nov2021...2021-11-2323 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#148 Projection in relationshipsA lot of the conflicts in relationships are due to our projections where we attribute motives, intentions and qualities to a person that are not really present. It is important to shine the light on these projections so that we align ourselves with functional reality paving the way for self discovery. The podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ To subscribe to our monthly newsletter, Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati For our November issue full of insights - https://mailchi.mp/a71dc63a3322/aarsha-vidya-bharati-nov2021 2021-11-1620 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#147 (Gr)attitude for the bodyOur bodies act as the trigger for many a judgment and many a frustration in not being able to perform certain activities. On the other hand when we recognise that the body is 'given' and different devatas are presiding over its different functions, a natural attitude of (gr)attitude arises. The podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ To subscribe to our monthly newsletter, Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati For our November issue full of insights including the celebration of Deepavali - https://mailchi.mp/a71d...2021-11-0920 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#146 How discipline leads to freedomNo matter how intelligent and successful, no one can have complete control over external events as we did not make the laws that shape them. But everyone can contribute to the desired outcomes. This is exactly where discipline becomes useful in our lives because we can master our attitude which percolates into the wisdom of all actions. What does the Bhagavad Gita teach us about tapas, religious discipline at the level of the body, speech and mind? The podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ To subscribe to our monthly newsletter, Aarsha Vidya Bharati...2021-11-0221 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#127 How to find peace with your parents?If we don't do this our unresolved issues spill onto other relationships and deny us harmony. The podcast transcript is here Vedanta - the river of wisdom' is a weekly podcast created by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda) who is a Vedanta teacher, author and a Hindu monk. For more www.discoveratma.com 2021-06-2220 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#126 How to deal with overwhelming situations?It is easy. We do it all the time. The podcast transcript is here Vedanta - the river of wisdom' is a weekly podcast created by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda) who is a Vedanta teacher, author and a Hindu monk. For more www.discoveratma.com 2021-06-1516 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#125 How to deal with vaasana-s (karmic imprints)?We think we are in charge of our lives. But often times it is really our vaasana-s in the form of avidya and its resulting raga that influence and overpower us. What are vaasana-s and how can we deal with them? Podcast transcript here Vedanta - the river of wisdom' is a weekly podcast created by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda) who is a Vedanta teacher, author and a Hindu monk. For more www.discoveratma.com 2021-06-0817 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#124 How can you make work, work for you?The wisdom that our work can bring us. Podcast transcript here Vedanta - the river of wisdom' is a weekly podcast created by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda) who is a Vedanta teacher, author and a Hindu monk. For more www.discoveratma.com 2021-06-0115 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#123 How you relate to your life's situations transforms youThe four ways we relate to our life's situations offers meaning to our life. It is easy to shift when you know how. Podcast transcript here Vedanta - the river of wisdom' is a weekly podcast created by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda) who is a Vedanta teacher, author and a Hindu monk. For more www.discoveratma.com 2021-05-2516 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#122 Are we half hearted or full hearted?A question for reflection (and action). You can complement with episode #88 - Opening the heart which is here - https://anchor.fm/the-river-of-wisdom/episodes/88-Opening-the-heart-eco6qu Podcast transcript here 'Vedanta - the river of wisdom' is a weekly podcast created by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda) who is a Vedanta teacher, author and a Hindu monk. For more www.discoveratma.com 2021-05-1811 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#121 Healing from difficult memoriesDo our memories shape our identity or does our identity shape our memories? The answer is surprising. Podcast transcript here 'Vedanta - the river of wisdom' is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, Hindu monk and author. To know more www.discoveratma.com For any questions or requests please write to swaminiji@discoveratma.com. I reply to every email. :)2021-05-1118 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#120 Nature - the Hope whispererAmidst despair and cynicism, when we are ready to see and listen, what does nature whisper to us? 'Vedanta - the river of wisdom' is a weekly podcast created by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher and Hindu monk. To know more and to connect www.discoveratma.com 2021-05-0411 min

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom#100 Learning to learn..in Vedanta. On a different note, to purchase my new book : You matter - Insights from Vedanta, do click here - https://www.amazon.com/You-matter-Swamini-Brahmaprajnananda-Saraswati-ebook/dp/B08CC6KG7N/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=swamini+brahmaprajnananda&qid=1594067020&sr=8-1 2020-07-0714 min