The vidya that reduces the samsāra ocean to but a notion here is called Bhūmā vidya. It is described as Brahman -the cause of the manifest universe and as the truth of oneself which is free of name, form, attributes and any adjectives.

Chandogyopanishad 7-8

Jan 29th, 2024 59m 12s

Bhūmā - a new word is introduced in this episode. A synonym to Ātma, the meaning of bhūmā is explained in this verses as sukha -infinite happiness born not of viṣayānanda but of Brahmānanda. The similarities and crucial difference between slee

Chandogyopanishad 7-7

Jan 25th, 2024 1h 1m

The same level of happiness enjoyed by manuṣya to hiraṇyagarbha is enjoyed by a brahmanistha who is akāmahata - not not hijacked by desires. Sankaracharya points out that as vairagya increases akāmahata also increases which leads to Brahmānanda

Chandogyopanishad 7-6

Jan 22nd, 2024 1h 1m

Free from being enslaved to the happiness derived from the objects of desire, a jñānī is ever contented being established in his/her svarūpa.

Chandogyopanishad 7-5

Jan 19th, 2024 55m 1s

Not satisfied with mere meditation on names as Brahman, Narada wants to know if there is anything greater than names. To this Sanatkumara gives an elaborate explanation. listen to find out more.

Chandogyopanishad 7-4

Jan 15th, 2024 1h 3m

The whole jagat is nothing but a series of cognition of word and its meaning, and not knowing the content of it gives rise to suffering. Sanatkumara advises Narada to meditate upon the name as Brahman so as to resolve duality and be free from s

Chandogyopanishad 7-3

Jan 11th, 2024 1h 4m

Nārada presents to Sanatkumāra an exhaustive list of everything he has studied, but despite of it, he says, he still does not know the Self. He has heard great persons say 'tarati śokamātmavit'- only those who know the Self are able to overcom

Chandogyopanishad 7- 2

Jan 9th, 2024 1h 2m

In this episode, Swaminiji expounds in detail the meaning behind the two Shanti mantras associated with this upanishad. We are then introduced to Narada, who despite being erudite in the shastras seeks and approaches Sanatkumara, the teacher.

Chandogyopanishad Intro 7-1

Jan 5th, 2024 1h 4m

Listen to this 10 part episode from Chandogya Upanishad chapter 7, where Swaminiji explains the meaning of Shokam Taratyatmavit. Narada says to Sanatkumāra ‘True, I have learned much, but I know only the word meaning. I do not know the Self.

2024 blessings from Swaminiji

Jan 3rd, 2024 7m 20s

Listen to Swamini's New Years blessings for everyone.

Sādhana-Catuṣṭayam (Samādhānam)

Sep 27th, 2023 35m 18s

The final qualification in the six pack of Samadi Shatka Sampatti is Samādhānam, which is the other component of Śrāddha.

Sādhana-Catuṣṭayam (Śrāddha)

Sep 26th, 2023 56m 27s

Why is Śrāddha one of the most important qualification without which self knowledge cannot be gained? Listen to find out!

Sādhana-Catuṣṭayam (Uparama & Titiksha)

Sep 25th, 2023 43m 17s

Uparama and Titiksha, the next qualifications in the six pack of Samadi Shatka Sampatti is explained in this episode.

Sādhana-Catuṣṭayam (Dama)

Sep 23rd, 2023 27m 47s

Dama, the second qualification in the six pack of Samadi Shatka Sampatti is explained beautifully as being appropriate responses in different situations.

Sādhana-Catuṣṭayam (Śama)

Sep 21st, 2023 37m 48s

The third qualification called Samadi Shatka Sampatti is a pack of six qualifications, the first qualification Śama is explained in this episode.

Sādhana-Catuṣṭayam (Mumukṣutvam)

Sep 19th, 2023 36m 16s

In this episode, Swaminiji expounds on one of the most important qualification Mumukṣutvam- a desire for freedom from saṃsāra, for the study of Vedanta Shastra.

Sādhana-Catuṣṭayam (Vairāgya)

Aug 3rd, 2023 30m 57s

Continuing with the fourfold qualification, sādhana-catuṣṭayam required for gaining self-knowledge, this episode expounds on the meaning and importance of vairāgya.

Sādhana-Catuṣṭayam (Vivēka)

Jul 24th, 2023 39m 58s

In this series Swaminiji will be expounding on the fourfold qualification, sādhana-catuṣṭayam required for gaining self-knowledge. This episode talks about the need for Vivēka - discernment between what is real (nitya) and unreal (anitya).

Dakshinamurthy Stotram 14

Jun 26th, 2023 1h

This last verse is the phala sruti. It has been made clear that Lord Dakshinamurti is the truth of everything, the manifested and the manifest is one and the same and this takes a form of Sarvātmābhāva whichi s the hallmark of a Jnani. Lord Dak