Best Vedic Knowledge Podcasts (2024)

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Ep.162: Lisa Fazio on the Tradition of Italian Folk Healing, Della Medicina 59:32

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Welcome to the latest episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast! Join us as we sit down with returning guest, Lisa Fazio, an Italian American herbalist and author of the newly published book 'Della Medicina.' A few years have passed since our last chat with Lisa, when her book was just a work in progress. Now, she joins us to discuss its successful publ…

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Ep.161: Fall Forecast '24 with ZamboniFunk 1:29:25

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ZamboniFunk is back on the show to cover the astrological forecast for this fall. It's looking very... fun... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plantcunning/support

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Ep.160: Andrew Mason on Rasa Shastra - Vedic Alchemy and Ayurveda 1:20:05

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In this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, we are honored to have Andrew Mason, a Vedic alchemist and practitioner of Ayurveda and astrology. Andrew discusses his newly published book 'Rasa Shastra,' which serves as a comprehensive textbook on Indian alchemy. The conversation dives into the intricacies of Rasa Shastra, the purification of minera…

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Ep. 159: Eirik Westcoat on the American Futharch and Heathen Esotericism 1:02:51

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Check out The Heathen Golden Dawn here: The Heathen Golden Dawn : A Complete Course of Heathen Ceremonial Magic - Isaac Hill - Aeon Spirit (aeonbooks.com) Get tickets for the Plant Cunning Conference, July 26-28 here: Plant Cunning Conference – July 26-28, 2024 Find Eirik Westcoat here: The American Futharch RunesIn this episode of the Plant Cunnin…

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166 – Highest Level of Devotion | Swami Tattwamayananda 1:20:10

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18th Chapter: verse 45, 54, 55. 12th chapter: verse 8, 9, 10, 11. 13th chapter: verse 10 45th verse: “By engaging in one’s own swadharma, man attains perfection and the highest inner fulfillment.” If we dedicate our resources to our appointed duty, and if we do it with a sense of sanctity and sacredness, and with total unselfishness, then that atti…

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Ep. 158: Summer Quarter Astrological Forecast with ZamboniFunk 1:08:18

3M ago1:08:18

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Join hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill of the Plant Cunning Podcast as they dive deep into the Summer Astrological Quarterly Forecast with returning guest Zamboni, a renowned mundane astrologer. They discuss the cosmic events and planetary movements for the summer, including Mars moving into Cancer and its implications, as well as the potential geopo…

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165 – Intellect With Spiritual Wisdom | Swami Tattwamayananda 1:06:48

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Title: Intellect With Spiritual Wisdom 18th Chapter: verse 45, 47, 51, 52, 53 45th verse: “By engaging in one’s own swadharma, man attains perfection and the highest inner fulfillment.” Swadharma, is work that naturally comes to us “unasked” due to our samskaras and natural traits. It is work that we are supposed to do, that we are qualified to do …

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Ep. 157: Mychal A. Bryan on the Practice of Horary Astrology, Medical Yoga and Lucid Dreaming 1:01:26

3M ago1:01:26

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Get tickets for the Plant Cunning Conference here: Plant Cunning Conference – July 26-28, 2024Join us (AC & Isaac) on the Plant Cunning Podcast as we welcome back astrologer, author, and yogi Mychal A. Bryan. Dive into Mychal's new book on horary astrology, Horary Astrology & the Natal Promise: A Concrete Guide to Astral Divination and discover how…

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164 – Following Our Swadharma | Swami Tattwamayananda 1:09:20

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18th Chapter: verse 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 45th verse: “By engaging in one’s own swadharma, man attains perfection and the highest inner fulfillment.” Swadharma, is work that naturally comes to us “unasked”, by virtue of our samskaras and natural traits. We feel such work is our calling/duty. When we do our Swadharma, we find contentment and a sense of…

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Ep.156: From Seeds to Stars: Rediscovering Indigenous Knowledge with Taylor Keen 1:07:11

3M ago1:07:11

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On this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, we welcome Taylor Keen, author of "Rediscovering Turtle Island," to discuss the sacred geography of North America, the importance of indigenous agriculture, and the powerful seeds of cultural resurgence. Taylor, author, educator and founder of the Sacred Seed Project, shares his profound knowledge about…

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163 – Division of Duties Based on Gunas | Swami Tattwamayananda 1:21:26

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18th Chapter: verse 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 40th verse: “Everyone in this world is dictated by these three gunas.” Lord Krishna divides human traits in three areas – sattvic, rajasik and tamasik. A sattvic person is calm and serene even in difficult situations. A rajasik person is swayed by his circumstances. A tamasik person is lazy, confused and delud…

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Ep. 155: Julian Barker's Physic and the Practice of Herbal Medicine 1:01:00

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DISCOUNT CODE FOR PHYSIC: use 'PHYS20' at Physic : A Primer of Herbal Medicine - Julian Barker - Aeon Health (aeonbooks.co.uk) Get tickets for the Plant Cunning Conference here: Plant Cunning Conference – July 26-28, 2024In this episode of The Plant Cunning Podcast, we welcome Julian Barker, a renowned herbalist and author. Julian discusses his jou…

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Ep.154: Jesse Wolf Hardin on Rewilding and Ecological Spirituality 1:01:47

4M ago1:01:47

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Check out the Good Medicine Confluence here: Good Medicine ConfluenceCheck out the Plant Cunning Conference here: Plant Cunning Conference – July 26-28, 2024In this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill sit down with the legendary Jesse Wolf Hardin, a writer, artist, poet, musician, historian, and wilderness restorat…

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Ep. 153: Foraging with "Wildman" Steve Brill 1:00:21

4M ago1:00:21

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Get your Plant Cunning Conference tickets here: Plant Cunning Conference – July 26-28, 2024Join us on the Plant Cunning Podcast as we sit down with Wildman Steve Brill, a pioneer in the field of foraging. Discover Steve's journey into the world of foraging, his experiences leading tours in New York, and his insights into the nutritional benefits of…

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162 – The Three Levels of Intellect and Happiness | Swami Tattwamayananda 1:07:37

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Title: The Three Levels of Intellect and Happiness 18th Chapter: verse 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 37, 38, 39 Lord Krishna divides human traits in three areas – sattvic, rajasik and tamasik. Jnanam (knowledge), karta (doer), karma (action), buddhi (intellect) and sukham (happiness) – all can be divided into these three traits. We can infer which trait …

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161 – The Three Traits of Karma | Swami Tattwamayananda 1:03:41

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Title: The Three Traits of Karta 18th Chapter: verse 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 Gita is a condensation of the entire vedic literature. The 18th chapter is a condensation of entire Gita. Lord Krishna divides human traits in three areas – sattvic, rajasik and tamasik. Jnanam (knowledge), karta (doer), karma (action) and buddhi (intellect) – all c…

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Ep.152: Jane Hawley Stevens and the Celestial Garden 57:18

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In this captivating episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, we delve into the enchanting world of astrology-based gardening with our esteemed guest, Jane Holly Stephens, an ardent herbalist, herb farmer, and the author of 'The Celestial Garden.' Join us as we journey through Jane's inspiring path to plant wisdom, starting from childhood influences to…

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160 - Daivam – The Three Levels of Knowledge and Action | Swami Tattwamayananda 54:20

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Our temperaments are determined by a combination of the three gunas – sattva guna, rajo guna and tamo guna. Sattva guna is the highest and most sublime. It manifests itself as wisdom and serenity. Rajo guna manifests itself as dynamism and ambition. Tamo guna manifests itself as laziness and delusion. Gunas are not visible and cannot be physically …

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Ep. 151: Mason Hutchison on HerbRally and Frugal Nutrition 50:03

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In this episode we are joined by Mason Hutchison of HerbRally! We talk about his path, what HerbRally does, and frugal nutrition. #herbalism #herbalist #herbalpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plantcunning/support

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Ep. 150: Daniel Ingram on Worldviews, Enlightenment and Fire Kasina 52:17

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Get your tickets for the Plant Cunning Conference here: Plant Cunning Conference – July 26-28, 2024In this episode we speak with the legendary Daniel Ingram, author of Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha. We talk about his realizations, his path, teachers, worldviews, dreamwork, and useful and dangerous fire kasina practice. MCTB: MCTB.org –…

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Ep.149: Rebecca Beyer on Mountain Magic 51:37

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Rebecca Beyer will be speaking at this year's Plant Cunning Conference, July 26th-28th! Get your tickets here: Plant Cunning Conference – July 26-28, 2024Glad to get another chance to hang out with the one and only Rebecca Beyer of Blood and Spicebush fame (find her here: BLOOD AND SPICEBUSH - Blood and Spicebush We chat about a lot, from being a h…

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Ep.148: Stephanie Rose Bird on The Healing Tree 1:08:57

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Sign up for Pam Montgomery's free webinar on 4/6 here: https://wakeuptonature.ck.page/plants-help-usGet tickets to the Plant Cunning Conference on 7/26-29 here: https://plantcunningconference.com/In this episode Stephanie Rose Bird returns to talk about her book "The Healing Tree" from Weiser. We catch up with SRB and talk about some magical, medic…

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Ep.147: Dana O'Driscoll on Land Healing 1:21:02

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Dana returns to talk about her new book "Land Healing: Physical, Metaphysical and Ritual Practices for Healing the Earth", and we get into some very practical tips on helping to heal the earth: refugia gardens, rituals, communication and much more. We also get into a fun discussion on personalizing rituals like the "Sphere of Protection", how it di…

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Ep. 146: Spring Forecast with ZamboniFunk: Aries Ingress, Eclipses, Jupiter-Uranus 1:32:05

6M ago1:32:05

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Zamboni is back to break down the spring quarter astro-weather for us. We check out the Aries Ingress chart, look into the lunar eclipse on the 25th of March, the Great American Solar Eclipse of April 8th, the Jupiter Uranus conjunction, Jupiter moving into Gemini, and much more. There is a lot going on this quarter, and even just teasing out the i…

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Ep. 145: Denise Alvarado on Rootwork, Voodoo and Marie Laveau 55:12

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In this episode we sit down with rootworker, healer, author and teacher Denise Alvarado about her new book "Marie Laveau's Voodoo Grimoire", talk about rootwork, New Orleans Voodoo, hoodoo, and dispel myths about who Marie Laveau was. "Having grown up steeped in the rich cultural milieu of New Orleans, Louisiana, I've dedicated over four decades of…

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Ep.143: Bill Meridian on Eclipses, Financial Astrology and Uranian Planets 1:07:14

7M ago1:07:14

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In this episode we take a deep dive into financial astrology and eclipse paths with esteemed astrologer Bill Meridian. We talk about his groundbreaking work "The Predictive Power of Eclipse Paths" where he builds on the research of astrologers Lorne Edward Johndro and Charles Jayne. You can find his work at https://billmeridian.com/Bill Meridian is…

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Ep. 142: Dr. Faith Mitchell on Hoodoo Medicine 52:23

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In this episode we speak with Dr. Faith Mitchell about her groundbreaking study of Gullah/Geechee plant medicine "Hoodoo Medicine", and about the plants, people, and magic of the Sea Islands. You can find her at: https://www.drfaithmitchell.com/"I am blessed to have grown up close to the land and to be descended from people who over the generations…

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Ep. 142: John Michael Greer on the Five Tibetan Rites and the Golden Age of American Occultism 1:01:58

7M ago1:01:58

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In this episode we interview John Michael Greer about his new book "The Secret of the Five Rites", where he delves into the hidden teachings of the popular form of exercise. We delve into the book it comes from, "The Eye of Revelation", the dangers of Kundalini awakening, the subtle energy body, how esoteric knowledge diffuses, changes and transfor…

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159 - Daivam – The Unknown Factor in All Actions | Swami Tattwamayananda 1:17:13

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The 13th, 14th and 15th verses discuss the five factors involved in any kind of activity. 14th verse: “In any activity, there are five factors involved. (1) adhiṣhṭhānam – The body-mind-complex, which is the basis of all actions. (2) kartā – the agent of action, which is the jivatma. (3) karaṇam – Different instruments of action, such as the senses…

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Ep.141: The Ars Notoria with Matthias Castle 49:49

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In this episode we speak with Ars Notoria translator Matthias castle about this intriguing work of medieval angelic magic focused on obtaining knowledge and wisdom. Where did it come from? What does it do? Can you use it to learn Organic Chemistry? What is "angel water"? These and many more questions are answered. The 13th-century magical treatise …

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158 - Renouncing the Fruits of Actions | Swami Tattwamayananda 1:15:03

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5th verse: “The three virtues of Yajna, dana and tapah should not be given up. These three virtues become natural to the enlightened and become the means to those aspiring to be enlightened.” 6th verse: “Yajna, dana and tapah should be performed giving up our attachment to the results and our selfish desire to enjoy the results of the work.” Yajna …

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Ep. 140: Earth Wisdom from a Green Witch with Robin Rose Bennett 1:23:32

8M ago1:23:32

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In this episode we go deep with herbalist, author and green witch Robin Rose Bennett on grief, meaning, the power of the story, Rose, Artemesia, White Pine, Cedar, and much more! Robin Rose Bennett is a story-teller, writer, herbalist and green witch. She shares Earth wisdom with gratitude for the magic and mystery of the web of life. She is the au…

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157 - Yajna, Dana and Tapah Should Not be Given Up | Swami Tattwamayananda 53:58

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Title: Yajna, Dana and Tapah Should Not be Given Up 18th Chapter: verse 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 3rd verse: “According to Samkhya philosophy, all actions should be given up. According to Mimamsa philosophy, performance of Yajna, dana and tapah should not be given up.” According to Kapila and Samkhya philosophy, every action is mixed with some imperfection and…

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Ep. 139: Ben Falk's Wood Stove Wizardry on the Resilient Farm and Homestead 57:17

8M ago57:17

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In this episode we talk about getting the most out of your woodstove - cooking, baking, hot water, and more. Ben compares rocket mass heaters and masonry stoves to high-efficiency wood stoves, and shares why he uses a wood stove, how he cuts all the wood he needs for a year, manages his woodlot, and shares some wisdom gleaned from over two decades …

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156 - The Four Values: Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha | Swami Tattwamayananda 1:09:46

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The 18th chapter is the longest and is about moksha-sannyasa-yoga. It is also considered as a condensation of the previous 17 chapters. Moksha represents the highest value in human existence and means liberation from the bondage of samsara. Sannyasa means giving up the feeling up doer-ship and the renouncement of ego. According to Hindu tradition, …

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155 - What is Sannyasa? | Swami Tattwamayananda 1:04:46

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The 18th chapter is the longest and is about moksha-sannyasa-yoga. It is also considered as a summary of the previous 17 chapters. Moksha means liberation from the bondage of samsara. In modern times, it can be interpreted as liberation from utilitarian values, ultimately reaching a state where we stop searching for continuous happiness, and where …

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Ep. 138: Sara L. Mastros on Solomon the Magician-King, his Planetary Pentacles, and Dreamwork 1:27:14

9M ago1:27:14

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Today we interview Sara Mastros ( @SaraMastros ) on her new book "The Sorcery of Solomon: A Guide to the 44 pentacles of the Magician King" from Red Wheel Weiser ( @redwheelweiserbooks366 )Sara Mastros, author of Orphic Hymns Grimoire, The Big Book of Magical Incense, and The Sorcery of Solomon: A Guide to the 44 Pentacles of the Magician King, is …

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Ep. 137: Small Magics and New Year Intentions with Byron Ballard 58:50

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In this episode we have a pleasant chat with the Village Witch of Asheville, NC, Byron Ballard herself about her new book Small Magics: Practical Secrets from an Appalachian Village Witch published by Llewellyn in 2023, and her new new book coming out this year. We talk about our intentions for 2024, plants we're excited about growing, places we pl…

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Ep.136: Paul Rezendes and the Wild Within 1:16:04

9M ago1:16:04

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Find Paul at: https://www.paulrezendes.com/Paul is recognized as one of the country’s leading animal tracking experts. Many of his students have gone on to write their own books, established their own nature schools, and have contributed greatly to the growth of tracking as sound citizen science in North America. Paul and Paulette retired from teac…

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154 - Performing Actions with Sattvic Shraddha | Swami Tattwamayananda 1:14:03

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Title: Performing Actions with Sattvic Shraddha 17th Chapter: verses 26, 27, 28; recapitulation of 17th chapter It is difficult for normal human beings to perform their spiritual practices with perfection. With the utterance of “Om Tat Sat”, when we perform any act - Yajna, dana and tapah – they become purified. When we offer our activity to the al…

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Ep. 135: 2024 Year Ahead and Winter Quarter Astrological Forecast with ZamboniFunk 1:40:47

9M ago1:40:47

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Join us and ZamboniFunk ( @zambonifunk ) and our new puppy Persimmon for a sneak peek at the astrology of 2024, with a focus on the winter quarter. We've got #pluto going in and out and back in for the final time into #aquarius and we talk about the importance of that 0* Aquarius point. We talk about the epic solar #eclipse on April 8th, and the im…

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153 - Purifying Spiritual Practices with Om Tat Sat | Swami Tattwamayananda 56:58

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Title: Purifying Spiritual Practices with Om Tat Sat 17th Chapter: verses 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 23rd verse: “In the Vedic literature, specifically the Upanishads, it is stated that “Om Tat Sat” constitutes the essence of all vedic literature. It represents the triple designation of Brahman. These three words are behind the origin and creation of the B…

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Ep. 134: 2023 Year in Review Duocast 40:03

9M ago40:03

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Isaac an AC go over their year, from tasting tropical fruits in South Florida, studying Vedic astrology, going to the Rainbow Gathering, and the successful launch of the Plant Cunning Conference. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plantcunning/support

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152 - Meaning of Om Tat Sat | Swami Tattwamayananda 1:00:27

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Title: Meaning of Om Tat Sat 17th Chapter: verses 20, 21, 22, 23 Yajna, Dana, and Tapah – these spiritual principles have the triple dimensions of Sattvika, Rajasika and Tamasika. Yajna refers to any noble, unselfish deed that is done with a sense of sanctity and sacredness and as an offering to God. Our everyday activities can be spiritualized whe…

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Ep. 133: Priya Kale on Amma and Chiron 58:00

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Find Priya at: https://cosmicdiaries.com/ Born in Mumbai, in a lineage of Vedic astrologers, Priya Kale is a NYC based Western astrologer with a worldwide clientele and readership, in professional practice since 2006. Her horoscopes and work have been published in various outlets including Cosmopolitan, Astroguide for Vice Media, Astrology.com, Hor…

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151 - The Three Levels of Austerities | Swami Tattwamayananda 1:02:42

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Our temperaments are determined by a combination of the three gunas – sattva guna, rajo guna and tamo guna. Sattva guna is the highest and most sublime. It manifests itself as wisdom and serenity. Rajo guna manifests itself as dynamism and ambition. Tamo guna manifests itself as laziness and delusion. The three gunas reflect in different areas of h…

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150 - Austerity of Body, Speech and Mind | Swami Tattwamayananda 1:16:32

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Our temperaments are determined by a combination of the three gunas – sattva guna, rajo guna and tamo guna. Sattva guna is the highest and most sublime. It manifests itself as wisdom and serenity. Rajo guna manifests itself as dynamism and ambition. Tamo guna manifests itself as laziness and delusion. These three temperaments are based on our samsk…

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Ep.132: Christina Stapley on the History of Herbalism 1:14:16

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Christina Stapley ( Medical Herbalist Christina Stapley | Herbalist Workshops & Books) has grown more than 300 herbs, for over 45 years. Her third of an acre teaching garden in Hampshire was featured on television on numerous occasions, most recently she had appeared on Autumnwatch and the Antiques Road Trip, and was popular with visiting groups in…

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149 - Spiritual Meaning of Food | Swami Tattwamayananda 1:03:02

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Our temperaments are determined by a combination of the three gunas – sattva guna, rajo guna and tamo guna. Sattva guna is the highest and most sublime. It manifests itself as wisdom and serenity. Rajo guna manifests itself as dynamism and ambition. Tamo guna manifests itself as laziness and delusion. 7th verse: “The food that we eat is linked to t…

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Ep. 131: Dr. Jennifer Lisa Vest on Medical Intuition, Finding your Purpose, and the Ethical Psychic 1:22:01

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Find Dr. Vest at http://www.drjenniferlisavest.com/@spiritteacher on IG"I come from a long line of seers. My mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother on the maternal line and my grandfather and great-grandmother on the paternal side all had the gift of sight. As an infant, my great-grandmother Lula-Mae, identified me as the one who had carried th…

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