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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

religion & spirituality hinduism

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01:00:15

Dakshinamurthy Stotram 5

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2023/05/25

Who is this Lord Dakṣiṇāmūrti who teaches in silence? The following verses continue in praise of Lord Dakṣiṇāmūrti who is the embodiment of all knowledge, who is pure, calm, who is the meaning of Praṇava (Om) and who is the healer for the removal of the disease of saṃsāra.

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53:48

Dakshinamurthy Stotram 4

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2023/05/22

Another name for Lord Dakṣiṇāmūrti is Aṣṭamūrti - eight aspected deity. These aspects are described in detail here. Further, we move onto the second verse where Swaminiji uncovers the symbolism behind the banyan tree. Lord Dakṣiṇāmūrti is seated under the banyan tree which represent samsara, telling us that as long as there is saṃsāra Dakṣiṇāmūrti is there to teach this knowledge. Listen to learn more!

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01:01:05

Dakshinamurthy Stotram 3

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2023/05/18

Beautifully expounding on the juxtaposition of the Apasmāra under the foot of Lord Dakṣiṇāmūrti which represent one's inner child and the four Rṣis seated around him which represent the emotionally mature adults ready for the knowledge, this episode continues to explain the dhyana sloka. The meaning of cin-mudrā along with why the first and foremost Adi Guru sports a gentle smile and revels in the self is explained brilliantly.

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53:41

Dakshinamurthy Stotram 2

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2023/05/15

This episode beautifully explains the maunavyākhyā. Lord Dakshinamurty teaches us about that Self, the truth of our selves - the subject which cannot be objectified. The Self being formless and nameless, the Adi Guru teaches through the ingenious pedagogy of negation and the indicatory words to talk about that which is impossible to be described using words.

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54:12

Dakshinamurthy Stotram 1

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2023/05/11

Dakshinamurthy Stotram is a famous set of verses attributed to Adi Śaṅkara. Stotram is a hymn in praise of the Lord and when recited gives protection. The verses talk about the truth of oneself which is directed to the Bhagavan, manifest in the form of the Ādi Guru, the first teacher -Śrī Dakṣiṇāmūrti.

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01:31:56

Total Vision Of Bhagavad Gita 4

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2023/05/08

In this last episode Swaminiji expounds on chapters 13 to 18 of the Bhagavad Gita, whose subject matter is the inquiry into the word 'Asi'- what you are, despite the ignorance.

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01:48:18

Total Vision of Bhagavad Gita 3

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2023/05/04

Bhagavad Gita talks about the nature of reality, of what is. Chapter 7-12 explains this beautifully cultivating a deep acceptance of oneself and everyone around us.

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57:00

Women Monastics and Advaita Vedanta: Interview with...

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2023/04/29

A must listen interview with Swamini Svatmavidyanandaji about what the shastras say regarding women teachers and monastics and how Advaita Vedanta empowers all humanity.

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01:40:31

Total Vision Of Bhagavad Gita 2

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2023/04/20

Continuing with the series, this episode beautifully summarizes on how the vision of Bhagavad Gita as described in Chapter 2 can be gained through two paths of karma yoga or sannyāsa. The 5th chapter then goes on to expound on how one should meditate.

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01:20:41

Total Vision Of Bhagavad Gita -1

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2023/04/17

This episode is part of a series that gives the total vision of the Bhagavad Gita in a capsule form. Bhagavad Gita reveals the primary message of the Upanishads hence, for the one desirous of mokṣā, a thorough study of the Bhagavad Gita is said to be enough.

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01:37:15

Growing Spiritually 5

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2023/04/10

Values such as āchāryopāsanaṁ- surrendering to the teacher, śhauchaṁ- cleanliness in the mind and body, sthairyam- being steady in the pursuit of mokṣā, ātma-vinigrahaḥ- growing to a place where one is bigger than one's problems. indriyārtheṣhu vairāgyam- dispassion with regards to the sense organs and anahankāra- be able to suspend the need of the I notion, are talked about in detail in this insightful episode.

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01:33:30

Growing Spiritually 4

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2023/04/06

In this episode, Swaminiji expounds on additional three values to the previously seen values of amānitvam and adambhitvam required for the one to grow spiritually. The values explained here are ahiṃsā- non-violence, kṣhānti- accommodation, and ārjavam- truthfulness. Listen to learn more!

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24:31

Growing Spiritually 3

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2023/04/03

This episode explains the two attitudes or values given in the 13th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, needed by the one who wants to be a Kṣhetrajña - knower of the Kṣhetra. The values are amānitvam and adambhitvam, not seeking recognition or approval.

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01:15:19

Growing Spiritually 2

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2023/03/30

What is tat and what is tvam? How are they one? How do I understand my oneness with Bhagavan? and what is the process by which I can assimilate this knowledge? All this is eclucidated in the 13th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita.

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01:33:30

Growing Spiritually 1

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2023/03/27

In this series, 'Growing Spiritually', Swaminiji expounds on the 20 crucial qualities delineated precisely in the 13th Chapter of the Bhagavad Gita. These qualities when cultivated, not only leads to a better life, but is extremely beneficial and needed for the one who wants to grow spiritually.

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01:14:11

Discovering śhraddhā 3

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2023/03/20

One has to be able to surrender this ahaṅkārā, for self knowledge. One's habitual notions regarding the 'I' has to be surrendered and the ability to do this is śhraddhā.

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01:06:36

Discovering śhraddhā 2

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2023/03/16

Allowing the Upaniṣad to operate upon oneself and excise this tumor of saṃsāra completely is śhraddhā. Listen to part two from this series.

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01:40:07

Discovering śhraddhā 1

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2023/03/13

We saw in the previous episode how śhraddhā is the most important prerequisite to gaining self knowledge but how does one discover it? Listen to this series to find out.

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01:36:02

Doubting one perishes

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2023/03/09

Bhagavad Gita says 'one who has a doubting mind perishes - Saṅśayātmā vinaśyati' and 'one endowed with śhraddhā gain self knowledge - śhraddhāvānllabhate jñānaṁ'. With śhraddhā alone one overcomes the dalliances of the mind and stays firmly committed to gaining self knowledge.

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47:12

Women & Mokṣa

Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam ·

2023/03/06

We see discrepancies in the hindu tradition when it comes to women. Over centuries, women have faced restrictions in religious practices and are constantly relegated to the background. However, do these long practiced customs have any basis in the scriptures? Do they have the scriptural sanction? This important talk by Swaminiji not only examines what the primary texts say about women but goes a step further to reiterate why a women is primed and geared for mokṣa.

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