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Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam

arshavijnanagurukulam

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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31:34

Meditation - Ahaṅkāra (ego) to Sakshi (witness)

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2022/10/02

Practice this mediation to journey from being embroiled in the body-mind-sense complex, I, identified as the Ahaṅkāra or ego, to the ever joyful, ever loving, ever contented, ever-free, the all seeing 'I', the witness of all, Sakshi. Disclaimer: Please do not listen to this mediation while driving or operating machinery.

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01:06:33

Kaivalya Upaniṣad 14

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2022/09/30

Mantra 5 establishes the need for meditation and talks about the basic preliminaries. Mantra 6 & 7 are meditative and contemplative verses which simultanously are teachings as well. This episode points out the three different types of adhikari-s, the two types of pratibandhika-s, inhibitive factors in the way of knowledge, the three process of knowing- sravanam, mananam and nididhyasanam and further Swaminiji beautifully elucidate the mahāvākya, 'tat tvam asi' -That Thou Art.

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58:06

Kaivalya Upaniṣad 13

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2022/09/29

This episode explains why both the aspects of Brahman - the intrinsic and the incidental, are to be contemplated upon as the truth of oneself. Find out as to why the highest form of devotion is in fact Self-knowledge and what it mean to 'attain' this knowledge.

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01:01:43

Kaivalya Upaniṣad 12

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2022/09/28

In verses 6 & 7, the Upanisad tells us to meditate upon Brahman in the form of Uma and Siva in order to forge a relationship with the forms first so that one understands what they represent cognitively- the all pervasive, changeless, limitless and formless consciousness that sustains all form.

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56:42

Self is not the Doer

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2022/09/27

All actions are performed solely for the enjoyment of the results of action. How then does one desirous of freedom perform actions in the daily life? What is Karma Yoga? Why is it important to cultivate an attitude of a karma yogi and how does it help one prepare for the knowledge of the Self? Listen to find out!

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53:22

Kaivalya Upaniṣad 11

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2022/09/26

This episode describes the four stages of āśramas; Brahmacharya (student), Gṛhastha (householder), Vanaprastha (forest dweller), and Saṅyāsa (renunciate). It also elucidates the difference between and the reason for meditating upon Saguna Brahman (with form) and contemplating on Nirguṇa Brahman (without form).

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01:03:14

Kaivalya Upaniṣad 10 (with Meditation)

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2022/09/23

Concluding the sanyāsa mantra, we move on to verse 5, 6 & 7 which talks about meditation. This Upanishad is unique in that sense, it teaches meditation before the knowledge. This episode includes a 20 minute guided meditation.

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59:35

Kaivalya Upaniṣad 9

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2022/09/21

What is the connection between renunciation and immortality? Who is a sanyāsi? What is the proper effort required and what do they gain by renunciation? This episode elucidates further on the the Sanyāsa Mantra.

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12:21

Kaivalya Upaniṣad 8

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2022/09/20

This episode expounds on the famous Sanyāsa Mantra. Tyāga, renunciation is added to the previous three qualifications of shraddhā, Bhakti and Dhyanām, required for this knowledge.

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16:22

Exploring Śiva as the Immanent & Transcendent

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2022/09/19

This episode is an extract of a conversation between Swamini Svatmavidyananda and Yogacharya O’Brian from the Yoga Hour Podcast. The meaning of Śiva, śivaliṅgam, and Shakti along with the significance of Mahāśivarātri is explained beautifully here.

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01:05:30

Kaivalya Upaniṣad 7

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2022/09/16

After hearing Asvalayana's erudition and heartfelt request, Lord Brahmaji expresses three must have qualifications required for this knowledge. They are shraddhā (trust in the Shastra & Guru), Bhakti (devotion) and Dhyanām (meditation). So, what does it mean to have shraddhā, Bhakti and what is Dhyanām? Listen to find out!

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05:24

Archetypes in Women- Deconstructing the story of Sati

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2022/09/15

Understanding the masculine and feminine principle in the Hindu mythology is paramount to understanding creation and thereby understanding ourselves. This short talk by Swamini Svatmavidyananda-ji is from the Bioneers Radio Series podcast aired in 2015.

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57:16

Kaivalya Upaniṣad 6

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2022/09/14

In this beautiful verse, Sage Asvalayana approaching the teacher Brahmaji, asks for the most exalted knowledge. This episode explains what Maya is and additionally explains the law of karma and falsifies the wrong theory that one has to exhaust all vasanas (latent tendencies) before one gains moksha. Listen to understand this in detail.

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01:06:35

Kaivalya Upaniṣad 5

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2022/09/13

Why is the knowledge of Self the most exalted? What is grace and how does it operate? Listen and Learn!

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01:23:11

Churning of the Ocean- Story & it’s Meaning

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2022/09/13

The churning of the ocean is a story in the hindu mythology which is recognized for its highly allegorical spiritual significance. It is a story where the Devas, the divine celestial beings, unite with the Ausras, not so divine beings, in order to churn the ocean (mind) so as to obtain Amrit, the elixir of immortality (moksha). Not only is this story visually captivating, listening to it helps one grow in clarity and understanding of oneself.

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01:09:24

Kaivalya Upaniṣad 4

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2022/09/12

The four-fold qualification of viveka (discernment), vairāgya (dispassion), śamādiṣaṭkasampatti (mature and focused mind), and mumukṣutvam (desire for moksha), required in a student of Vedanta are explained in detail in this talk.

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22:34

Meditation according to Vedanta

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2022/09/11

With so many forms of mediations, one can get overwhelmed with the choices. This talk delineates and explains meditation according to Vedanta and how it differs to the Buddhist tradition. What is Vedantic meditation? How do I practice it? Listen to find out!

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01:09:28

Kaivalya Upaniṣad 3

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2022/09/10

As Kaivalya Upaniṣad comes from the Atharva Veda, it begins with the invocatory verse from this Veda. Kevala means 'only', thus, having studied the Upaniṣad one 'gains the only thing' that is there to know, Brahman. This Upaniṣad opens with the exalted sage Ashvalayana meeting his teacher none other than Brahmaji, the creator of the universe.

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06:40

Why do monks (sanyāsī) wear orange?

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2022/09/10

What does it mean to be a sanyāsī, a renunciate? And what is the significance of the color orange? Listen to find out!

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01:01:49

Kaivalya Upaniṣad 2

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2022/09/08

The problem with the quest is not the desire itself but the identification of oneself as a permanently desiring person. The Upaniṣad reveals the truth of oneness which removes the desiring individual and as this Upaniṣad too will reveal this truth is many beautiful verses.

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