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The Bhagavad Gita is a Hindu sacred text originally written in Sanskrit that forms part of a larger epic, the "Mahabharata." Yoga is presented in the Bhagavad Gita as the process by which a person can connect with the Absolute or Divine. The Bhagavad Gita is a narrative that is told through a dialogue between Arjuna, a warrior, and his charioteer, Lord Krishna. Arjuna doubts whether he should go into battle and Krishna explains that he must fulfill his dharma, or duty, as a warrior. In his e ...
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The Bhagavad Gita is a Hindu sacred text originally written in Sanskrit that forms part of a larger epic, the "Mahabharata." Yoga is presented in the Bhagavad Gita as the process by which a person can connect with the Absolute or Divine.Listen to episode 19By Shemaroo Entertainment
The Bhagavad Gita is a Hindu sacred text originally written in Sanskrit that forms part of a larger epic, the "Mahabharata." Yoga is presented in the Bhagavad Gita as the process by which a person can connect with the Absolute or Divine.Listen to episode 18By Shemaroo Entertainment
The Bhagavad Gita is a Hindu sacred text originally written in Sanskrit that forms part of a larger epic, the "Mahabharata." Yoga is presented in the Bhagavad Gita as the process by which a person can connect with the Absolute or Divine.Listen to episode 17By Shemaroo Entertainment
The Bhagavad Gita is a Hindu sacred text originally written in Sanskrit that forms part of a larger epic, the "Mahabharata." Yoga is presented in the Bhagavad Gita as the process by which a person can connect with the Absolute or Divine.Listen to episode 16By Shemaroo Entertainment
The Bhagavad Gita is a Hindu sacred text originally written in Sanskrit that forms part of a larger epic, the "Mahabharata." Yoga is presented in the Bhagavad Gita as the process by which a person can connect with the Absolute or Divine.Listen to episode 15By Shemaroo Entertainment
The Bhagavad Gita is a Hindu sacred text originally written in Sanskrit that forms part of a larger epic, the "Mahabharata." Yoga is presented in the Bhagavad Gita as the process by which a person can connect with the Absolute or Divine.Listen to episode 14By Shemaroo Entertainment
The Bhagavad Gita is a Hindu sacred text originally written in Sanskrit that forms part of a larger epic, the "Mahabharata." Yoga is presented in the Bhagavad Gita as the process by which a person can connect with the Absolute or Divine.Listen to episode 13By Shemaroo Entertainment
The Bhagavad Gita is a Hindu sacred text originally written in Sanskrit that forms part of a larger epic, the "Mahabharata." Yoga is presented in the Bhagavad Gita as the process by which a person can connect with the Absolute or Divine.Listen to episode 12By Shemaroo Entertainment
The Bhagavad Gita is a Hindu sacred text originally written in Sanskrit that forms part of a larger epic, the "Mahabharata." Yoga is presented in the Bhagavad Gita as the process by which a person can connect with the Absolute or Divine.Listen to episode 11By Shemaroo Entertainment
The Bhagavad Gita is a Hindu sacred text originally written in Sanskrit that forms part of a larger epic, the "Mahabharata." Yoga is presented in the Bhagavad Gita as the process by which a person can connect with the Absolute or Divine.Listen to episode 10By Shemaroo Entertainment
The Bhagavad Gita is a Hindu sacred text originally written in Sanskrit that forms part of a larger epic, the "Mahabharata." Yoga is presented in the Bhagavad Gita as the process by which a person can connect with the Absolute or Divine.Listen to episode 9By Shemaroo Entertainment
The Bhagavad Gita is a Hindu sacred text originally written in Sanskrit that forms part of a larger epic, the "Mahabharata." Yoga is presented in the Bhagavad Gita as the process by which a person can connect with the Absolute or Divine.Listen to episode 8By Shemaroo Entertainment
The Bhagavad Gita is a Hindu sacred text originally written in Sanskrit that forms part of a larger epic, the "Mahabharata." Yoga is presented in the Bhagavad Gita as the process by which a person can connect with the Absolute or Divine.Listen to episode 7By Shemaroo Entertainment
The Bhagavad Gita is a Hindu sacred text originally written in Sanskrit that forms part of a larger epic, the "Mahabharata." Yoga is presented in the Bhagavad Gita as the process by which a person can connect with the Absolute or Divine.Listen to episode 6By Shemaroo Entertainment
The Bhagavad Gita is a Hindu sacred text originally written in Sanskrit that forms part of a larger epic, the "Mahabharata." Yoga is presented in the Bhagavad Gita as the process by which a person can connect with the Absolute or Divine.Listen to episode 5By Shemaroo Entertainment
The Bhagavad Gita is a Hindu sacred text originally written in Sanskrit that forms part of a larger epic, the "Mahabharata." Yoga is presented in the Bhagavad Gita as the process by which a person can connect with the Absolute or Divine.Listen to episode 4By Shemaroo Entertainment
The Bhagavad Gita is a Hindu sacred text originally written in Sanskrit that forms part of a larger epic, the "Mahabharata." Yoga is presented in the Bhagavad Gita as the process by which a person can connect with the Absolute or Divine. Listen to episode 3By Shemaroo Entertainment
The Bhagavad Gita is a Hindu sacred text originally written in Sanskrit that forms part of a larger epic, the "Mahabharata." Yoga is presented in the Bhagavad Gita as the process by which a person can connect with the Absolute or Divine. Listen to episode 2By Shemaroo Entertainment
The Bhagavad Gita is a Hindu sacred text originally written in Sanskrit that forms part of a larger epic, the "Mahabharata." Yoga is presented in the Bhagavad Gita as the process by which a person can connect with the Absolute or Divine. Listen to episode 1By Shemaroo Entertainment
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Intuition of Reality – Vedanta Talk 17 by Ira Schepetin
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Revision and conclusion. What is the meaning of ignorance? The oneness of the individual and the supreme reality. The method of Vedānta. How to get a sattvic mind. Jñāni. You are the happiness you are looking for. You have to … Continue reading →By Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya
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Intuition of Reality – Vedanta Talk 16 by Ira Schepetin
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How Ira met Swami Dayānanda. Q + A. Books of Shankaracharya. Study Brahma Sutras only with a qualified teacher. Vivekacūḍāmaṇi. Are Advaita Vedānta and Yoga Philosophy harmonious? Vedantic dhyana. Kaṭhopaniṣad and vedantic meditation. Books and articles of Ira. More Vedanta … Continue reading →By Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya
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Intuition of Reality – Vedanta Talk 15 by Ira Schepetin
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Introversion of the mind and the witness. Intellectual knowledge is not helpful. Discriminative wisdom comes only to bhaktas. Bhakti means love of god. Unless you turn your mind to him he won´t reveal himself to you. The highest teaching in … Continue reading →By Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya
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Intuition of Reality – Vedanta Talk 14 by Ira Schepetin
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Discussion of the three states. The beauty of Vedānta is that it is based on common experience, not on mystical experience. Pūrṇa anubhava. 2 experiences: being aware of something or being not aware of anything. The states are not in … Continue reading →By Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya
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Intuition of Reality – Vedanta Talk 13 by Ira Schepetin
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Nirvāṇa–ṣaṭka. Morning remembrance prayer. Vedānta and modern science. No conflict between science and Vedānta. Science makes statements about the waking state. Vedānta is a subjective science: its about your own experience. Analyse of the three states according to Gauḍa-pādas kārikā. … Continue reading →…
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Intuition of Reality – Vedanta Talk 12 by Ira Schepetin
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Vedānta is not a business. The highest teaching of Vedānta. The method of Vedānta: deliberate superimposition for the purpose of teaching and negation of this teaching in the end. Mutual superimposition. 3 identifcations: knower, doer, experiencer. adhyaropa and apavāda. Tat … Continue reading →By Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya
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Intuition of Reality – Vedanta Talk 11 by Ira Schepetin
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2 ways to get vairāgya: 1. seeing the defects of happiness from objects (it has a beginning and an end) 2. understanding that objects are not real. Bhagavad Gītā ch. 13, 7-11. Spiritual sadhana: developping qualities. Humility is knowledge because … Continue reading →By Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya
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Intuition of Reality – Vedanta Talk 10 by Ira Schepetin
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Story about Swami Satchidanandendra and Kirtan. The concept of avidyā / ignorance. Best source is adhyāsa bhāṣya: Introduction to the commentary of Shankaracharya on the Brahma Sutras. 2 notions of ignorance: Shankaracharyas notion of mithyā jñāna and Padmapādas notion of … Continue reading →By Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya
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Intuition of Reality – Vedanta Talk 9 by Ira Schepetin
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Explanantion of the shloka Brahmanandam paramasukhadam. Shankaracharyas critique of other schools of thought. Knowledge as the solution to remove ignorance. 3 types of ignorance: 1. not knowing as the root. 2. Misconception. Adhyāsa. Superimposition. 3. Doubt. Ancient vedantic position. Five … Continue reading →…
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Intuition of Reality – Vedanta Talk 8 by Ira Schepetin
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Review of the first two Shlokas of chapter 13 Bhagavad Gita Bhasya. Witnessing consciousness: unique teaching of Vedanta. Paramahamsa. Witnessing consciousness is identical with the supreme reality. Avidya: mixing up of subject and object. Forms: Not knowing, misconception, doubt. Verses … Continue reading →…
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Intuition of Reality – Vedanta Talk 7 by Ira Schepetin
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Qualities of a real Bhakta according to Shankaracharya based on the Bhasya of Shankaracharya 11th and 12th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita. More Vedanta Seminars you will find here. More on Vedanta you will find here. English Community, … Continue reading →By Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya
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Intuition of Reality – Vedanta Talk 6 by Ira Schepetin
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Prakriti and Gunas. Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7. Types of Devotees. Karma Yoga. Stages of Karma Yoga. Chapter 12, 8-20 Bhagavad Gita. More Vedanta Seminars you will find here. More on Vedanta you will find here. English Community, Blog, … Continue reading →By Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya
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Intuition of Reality – Vedanta Talk 5 by Ira Schepetin
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Traditional study of the Bhagavad Gita. Different schools of Advaita Vedanta. Main Teachings and Defects according to Shankaracharya. Maya and other definitions. More Vedanta Seminars you will find here. More on Vedanta you will find here. English Community, Blog, … Continue reading →By Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya
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Intuition of Reality – Vedanta Talk 4 by Ira Schepetin
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Qualifications according to the Bhagavad Gita chapter 13, 7-11. Story King Janaka, Katyayani, Matreyi. The Witness. The Self and deep sleep. More Vedanta Seminars you will find here. More on Vedanta you will find here. English Community, Blog, … Continue reading →By Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya
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Intuition of Reality – Vedanta Talk 3 by Ira Schepetin
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Explanation of the Mantra Guru Brahma Guru Vishnur. Qualifications of a student according to the Brahma Sutras: Viveka, Vairagya, Shat Sampat, Mumukshuttva. More Vedanta Seminars you will find here. More on Vedanta you will find here. English Community, … Continue reading →By Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya
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Intuition of Reality – Vedanta Talk 2 by Ira Schepetin
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History of the Vedanta Scriptures. Lack of qualification as a main problem to realise. Sadhana as the solution to be qualified. Meaning of Avidya according to Shankaracharya: mutual superimposition. More Vedanta Seminars you will find here. More on Vedanta … Continue reading →By Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya
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Intuition of Reality – Vedanta Talk 1 by Ira Schepetin
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The first of a series of 17 talks on Vedanta by Vedanta Scholar Ira Schepetin, one of the great Experts on Vedanta. He was the first western disciple of Swami Dayananda and the only western disciple of Swami Satchidanandendra. He … Continue reading →By Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya
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Swami Vishnu Devananda celebrates a Puja to Master, Masters Birthday – London Centre 1983.
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Swami Vishnu Devananda celebrates a Puja to Master, Masters Birthday – London Centre 1983. Enjoy his original voice and his energy! For more English yoga videos, music, blog posts, etc., please visit our English pages here.By Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya
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Swami Vishnu Devananda chants some Kirtans and speaks about Guru and Master! (1983)
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Swami Vishnu Devananda chants some Kirtans and speaks about Guru and Master! Chant with him and enjoy his original voice and his energy! For more English yoga videos, music, blog posts, etc., please visit our English pages here.By Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya
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Advanced Teacher Training class by Swami Vishnu-Devananda from 1982
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Listen to this ATTC-lecture by Swami Vishnu Devananda! Chant mantras with him at the beginning of the lecture and enjoy his original voice and his energy! For more English yoga videos, music, blog posts, etc., please visit our English pages … Continue reading →By Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya
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Swami Vishnu Devananda chants “Mahamantra” (original voice)
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Swami Vishnu Devananda chants the Mahamantra! Chant with him and enjoy his original voice and his energy! For more English yoga videos, music, blog posts, etc., please visit our English pages here.By Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya
How to develop devotion? How to experience God? Bhakti Yoga gives answers to these questions. Leela Mata gives the essence of Bhakti Yoga in a nutshell. Leela Mata gives seminars on Bhakti Yoga at Peaceful Valley Ashram Pennsylvania and at … Continue reading →By Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya
Short talk on the Bhakti Sutras of Narada, one of the important texts on devotion. The essence is: All Joy comes from God. Awaken the inner love and knowledge by experiencing God. The Bhakti Sutra helps to reach it. Click … Continue reading →By Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya
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Birth and Childhood of Hanuman by Dr. Nalini Sahay
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How did Hanuman come into existence? Dr. Nalini Sahay tells about Anjani and Vayu, the Wind God, and how Hanuman was born as their child. Hanuman was a “naughty” boy – there are some wonderful stories about this as well. … Continue reading →By Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya
Ganesha and Karthikeya were sons of Shiva and Parvati. How did it come about that Shiva and Parvati got children? Dr. Nalini Sahay tells how Karthikeya came into being. It is a story from the beginning of creation. Dr Nalini … Continue reading →By Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya
How did Ganesha come into being? Ganesha is the son of Parvati and Shiva. Shiva did not want to have a son. That’s why Parvati created a boy from her body oils. Listen how this came about, and why Ganesha … Continue reading →By Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya
Listen to Bharata chanting Narayana, Narayana in 1985. If you are interested in our seminars you can click here to have an overview about all the English seminars Yoga Vidya offers. For more English yoga videos, music, blog posts, etc., … Continue reading →By Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya
Listen to Bharata chanting Arati in 1985. If you are interested in our seminars you can click here to have an overview about all the English seminars Yoga Vidya offers. For more English yoga videos, music, blog posts, etc., please … Continue reading →By Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya
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Swamiji Talks Health In Jesus’ Time, Modern Health Problems
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Listen to the original voice of Swami Vishnu! If you are interested in our seminars you can click here to have an overview about all the English seminars Yoga Vidya offers. For more English yoga videos, music, blog posts, etc., … Continue reading →By Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya
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Come, Come Little Ones by Swami Sivananda and Sunanja Group
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Listen to the voice of Master, Sadguru, Friend! You can listen to Swami Sivanandas original voice! If you are interested in our seminars you can click here to have an overview about all the English seminars Yoga Vidya offers. For … Continue reading →By Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya
Listen to the instructive chanting of Swami Vishnu! You can listen to Swami Vishnu Devanandas original voice! If you are interested in our seminars you can click here to have an overview about all the English seminars Yoga Vidya offers. … Continue reading →By Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya
