Dharma Katha · Season 1: Pitru Paksha · Episode 13There is a moment that every family knows, or will know. A room, quiet. A person in a bed, breathing slowly. The people who love them, standing close, saying nothing, because there is nothing that is enough. And then the breath stops.Source note. Labels: text and tradition. The account of the dying person, death approaching like a serpent, the last vision in which all worlds appear as one, the moment that seems an age, the two messengers, and the

Recorded 26th November 2024In this inspiring discourse, we dive deep into the commentary on Verse 6 of Raghunath Das Goswami’s Vilapa-kusumanjali with commentary by Ananta Das Babaji.The discussion explores the profound compassion of Sanatana Goswami, who saved Raghunath Das Goswami from despair and guided him to take shelter on the banks of Radha-kunda. Through their divine relationship, we learn what it truly means to establish a spiritual connection (sambandha) based on soul consciousness rather

Recorded 25th November 2024In this profound spiritual discourse, we explore Verse 7 of Śrīla Raghunātha Dāsa Gosvāmī’s Vilāpa-kusumāñjali, delving into the intimate realm of Manjari-bhava and the supreme service of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī.True progress on the spiritual path is not a matter of mere intellectual study, but of awakening genuine spiritual greed (Lobha)—an intense, heart-centered longing for divine service that transcends the material mind. Key topics covered in this video:• Vilāpa-kusumāñjali

Recorded 30th November 2024In this inspiring discourse, we explore the divine pastimes and esoteric identity of Sri Nityananda Prabhu, reading from Dr. O.B.L. Kapoor’s The Companions of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.Why did Nityananda Prabhu—a renunciant—wear opulent jeweled ornaments and silk cloth? How did Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu defend His actions against critics? And why is the mercy of the Spiritual Master (Guru-tattva) essential for reaching the Divine?📌 Key Topics Covered: Nityananda’s Dress

Swami Swaroopananda, Global Head of Chinmaya Mission, is a revered spiritual leader known for his clear, profound Vedanta teachings. His wisdom guides many towards self-discovery and inner peace, making complex concepts accessible and inspiring globally. In this series, Swamiji distills the learnings from the Bhagavad Geeta and explains it in a way that allows everyone to enjoy the essence of the Geeta.

Dharma Katha · Season 1: Pitru Paksha · Episode 12Look at what a man carries to a riverbank in Pitru Paksha. A small copper vessel of water. A pinch of black sesame seeds. A few blades of green grass. And sometimes, a handful of barley. Nothing else.Missed the previous story? Listen to Episode 10 first.Source note. Label: tradition. The uses of kusha, sesame and barley in the rite are living tradition, and the reasons given, purity, protection, association with Vishnu, dearness to the ancestors, the

Narayaniyam- Transalation and compilation of Lord Guruvayurappa.The Narayaniyam (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sanskrit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: नारायणीयम्, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠romanized⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Nārāyaṇīyam) is a medieval-era ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sanskrit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ text, comprising a summary study in poetic form of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bhagavata Purana⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. It was composed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a celebrated Sanskrit poet of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kerala⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[1]

Dharma Katha · Season 1: Pitru Paksha · Episode 11A father sits alone in his hermitage. His son is dead. He has performed all the proper rites for the body. The fire is out. The mourners have gone. And now, in the silence, he does something no one has ever done before. He begins to cook.Source note. Label: scripture. This story is from the Mahabharata, Anushasana Parva, section ninety-one in the Ganguli translation. The lineage from Brahma to Atri to Dattatreya to Nimi to Srimat, Srimat's thousand

“Rupa Gosvami says that as long as we are in this material world we have to act; we cannot cease acting. Therefore if actions are performed and the fruits are given to Krishna, then that is called yukta-vairagya. Actually situated in renunciation, such activities clear the mirror of the mind, and as the actor gradually makes progress in spiritual realization he becomes completely surrendered to the Supreme Personality of Godhead.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Bhagavad-gita, 9.28 Purport)

ರಾತ್ರಿಯ ಕೊನೆಯ ಪಾದದಲ್ಲಿ ಪೈನಿಯಲ್ ಗ್ಲ್ಯಾಂಡ್‌ನಲ್ಲಾಗುವ ಗರಿಷ್ಟಮಟ್ಟದ ಮೆಲಟೋನಿನ್ ಸ್ರವಿಕೆಯ ಹಿಂದಿರುವ ಕಾರಣದ ಕುರಿತು ಹೇಳುತ್ತಾ ಹೇಗೆ ಅದರ ಪ್ರಯೋಜನವನ್ನು ಪಡೆದು ಸ್ಥಿರತೆ ಮತ್ತು ನಿರಾಳತೆಯನ್ನು ತಂದುಕೊಳ್ಳಬಹುದು ಎಂದು ಸದ್ಗುರುಗಳು ತಿಳಿಸಿಕೊಡುತ್ತಾರೆ.English video: •SpecialBenefitsofWakingupEarly|Mela... ಸದ್ಗುರು ಕನ್ನಡ ಅಧಿಕೃತ ಟೆಲಿಗ್ರಾಮ್ ಚಾನಲ್‍: https://t.me/sadhgurukannada ಸದ್ಗುರು ಕನ್ನಡ ಅಧಿಕೃತ ಫೇಸ್‍ಬುಕ್ ಚಾನಲ್‍: /sadhgurukannada ಸದ್ಗುರು ಕನ್ನಡ ಅಧಿಕೃತ ಇನ್‍ಸ್ಟಾಗ್ರಾಮ್ ಚಾನಲ್‍: https://instagram.com/sadhguru_kannad... ಸದ್ಗುರು ಅಪ್ಲಿಕೇಶನ್

Ai and Dharma Ethics Programme ( AiDEP) of Oxford Dharma Centre organised a panel discussion on 'AI, Consciousness and Dharma Ethics' on 11th August 2026 at Schwarzman Centre, University of Oxford. Panelists:Swami Sarvapriyananda: Minister-in-Charge, Vedanta Society of New York. Hindu Monk from Ramakrishna Order. Co-author, with Blaise Agüera y Arcas (Google) and physicist Carlo Rovelli, of the Noema essay "Consciousness Across Three Worldviews," published by the Berggruen

Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami Nikhilananda. The text records conversations of Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the book under the pseudonym of "M."This session was recorded on Jan 24, 2023.🙏 Please Support the Vedanta Society of New

Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami Nikhilananda. The text records conversations of Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the book under the pseudonym of "M."This session was recorded on Jan 24, 2023.🙏 Please Support the Vedanta Society of New

Dharma Katha · Season 1: Pitru Paksha · Episode 10Hold out your hand and imagine there is water in it. Cool, clear, ordinary water. The kind you drink without thinking. Now imagine that this water is a message.Missed the previous story? Listen to Episode 6 first.Source note. Labels: the water in the Ganga story is scripture, from the Valmiki Ramayana, Bala Kanda, sarga forty-one and forty-four. The details of the tarpan rite, the direction, sesame, kusha and the three offerings of water, are living

What if wellness isn't a destination you reach, but a way of living in line with who you really are? This episode of Wellness Reimagined is for anyone chasing a perfect routine or a life that looks good on paper but feels out of place.Life coach Liz Coleman shares how to find your highest values, why molding yourself to others' expectations creates stress, and how asking "What would my highest self do?" helps you respond instead of react.About the GuestLiz Coleman is a New York-based

You might have heard of Dev Jaiswal '23, who went viral as "Iridocyclitis kid" on Vine after his run at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2016. Today, we hear his story of short-video fame, learn about his journey with colorblindness, and discover the ways faith helped him make it to the top of the spelling world.

Dharma Katha · Season 1: Pitru Paksha · Episode 9The river of heaven fell from the sky, and she was furious. Not with the earth. Not with the king who had called her. She fell in a rage of pride, with a single thought in her mind: I will sweep away the god who dares to stand in my way. She hit his head.Missed the previous story? Listen to Episode 8 first.Source note. Label: scripture. This story is from the Valmiki Ramayana, Bala Kanda, sarga forty-three and forty-four. The details of Ganga's pride

This is a thousand names Hymn of Mahakalabhairava from the text called Shivagama Kalpa. the full text is lost now. this was published in various stotra sangraha books. chanting this for 100 times is considered good for perfecting this hymn. This hymn grants health, wealth, offspring, wards of evil forces and negative entities. the practitioner can achieve all his desires with the blessings of mahakala Bhairavavisit authorkoushik.co.in for books, blogs and more.

Send us Fan Mail What happens when life changes and you realize you’re no longer the same woman you used to be? In this episode of the Global Desi Women Podcast, host Arti Solanki sits down with Shruti Seth for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about identity, reinvention, personal growth, and learning to embrace the different versions of ourselves throughout life. Shruti shares her perspective on navigating change, challenging expectations, finding your own voice, and creating an ...

Dharma Katha · Season 1: Pitru Paksha · Episode 8At the end of a thousand years, a voice spoke from the sky. The man standing in the fire had no idea how long he had been there. His skin was dark from the sun. His arms had stopped hurting long ago. He had stopped thinking about himself. He was, by now, only a wish, standing on two feet: let the river come.Missed the previous story? Listen to Episode 7 first.Source note. Label: scripture. This story is from the Valmiki Ramayana, Bala Kanda, sarga