Is Vedanta a Philosophical System?

Posted on 23. October 2018 by tanvidya

In this Podcast Sukadev is talking about the question: “Is Vedanta a Philosophical System?”

Advaita Vedanta is a school in Hinduism. People who believe in Advaita believe that their soul is not different from Brahman. The most famous Hindu philosopher who taught about Advaita Vedanta was Shankaracharya who lived in India more than a thousand years ago.

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Essence of Bhagavata

Posted on 3. October 2018 by tanvidya

This article is a reissue from the year 2013.

Mostly in chant form, Swami Sivananda distills the essence of the Bhagavatam.

Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .

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Ramayana Introduction

Posted on 26. September 2018 by tanvidya

This article is a reissue from the year 2013.

Here Swami Sivananda sings to us in verse, and gives an introduction to the Ramayana. Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .

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Immortal Self

Posted on 19. September 2018 by tanvidya

This article is a reissue from the year 2013.

Swami Sivananda explains about our real Self while chanting to the Maha Mantra – Nothing is real, nothing belongs to me, Immortal Self I Am.

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Shantih Mantras and Kathopanishad

Posted on 12. September 2018 by tanvidya

This article is a reissue from the year 2013.

This lecture by Swami Sivananda begins by chanting some of the Shantih mantras, followed by a discussion of the nature of the Self. The Knowledge of the Atman, or supreme Self, is subtle and cannot be realized by our own doing. He discusses many topics such as: the individual soul is identical with Brahman, the importance of a guru, the sreya marga and preya marga, avidya, and more.

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Kenopanishad

Posted on 5. September 2018 by tanvidya

This article is a reissue from the year 2013.

Swami Sivananda talks about the Kena Upanishad, also called the Kenopanishad, in which is revealed the Truth of Brahman and how it relates to man. Everything is possible by the power of Brahman. Brahman shines by his own light, and everything shines as a reflection of this. Therefore, we should meditate on Brahman until we Know Brahman as pure Self consciousness, not as an object.

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To Get Self-Knowledge

Posted on 29. August 2018 by tanvidya

This article is a reissue from the year 2013.

Identification with the perishable body is the greatest obstacle to Self-Knowledge, says Swami Sivananda in this very detailed synopsis of some of the most important points of yoga and vedanta. He discusses the 3 bodies, the 5 sheaths, the 3 states of waking/dream/deep sleep, the 6 changes the body goes through, the tattvas, indriyas, 5 pranas, the antakharana, and much more. A lecture not to be missed.

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All About Meditation

Posted on 22. August 2018 by tanvidya

This article is a reissue from the year 2013.

Swami Sivananda begins by recommending we meditate on Soham, and Aham Brahmasmi. He explains that the Brahmakara vritti is the form taken by the mind when it is about to lose itself in Brahman, and that it is not like ordinary vrittis of the mind. Find out more in this amazing lecture.

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Brahmavidya

Posted on 15. August 2018 by tanvidya

This article is a reissue from the year 2013.

Brahmavidya is the science of Brahman, the Knowledge of the Absolute and here Swami Sivananda talks a great deal about what this means. He explains who a person with Brahmavidya is and their qualifications. He also covers many topics related to Knowledge of the Self and how to obtain it – some of the topics are Om, the Atman, the aspirant, self-control, discrimination, intellect, Purusha, and more. A wonderful lecture not to be missed.

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Control of Mind

Posted on 27. February 2014 by Sukadev

Mind is Atma Shakti. Mind is how Brahman manifests in the world. It is nothing but a collection of samskaras and impressions – nothing but a bundle of habits. It consists of vasanas, or subtle desires. Egosim is a seed of the tree of mind. Learn more about the mind in this very informative lecture from Swami Sivananda.

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All About Meditation

Posted on 5. September 2013 by Sukadev

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Secret of Mind Control

Posted on 12. July 2012 by Sukadev

Swami Bodhichitananda speaks about how you can control your mind. As the mind obscures the light of the Higher Self, its control can lead to the Highest Self Realisation. Short Interview. Swami Bodhichitananda teaches seminars at Yoga Vidya Germany. More about yoga and meditation at https://www.yoga-vidya.de/english

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Mind and its Mysteries, part 2

Posted on 23. May 2011 by Sukadev

Learn about the mind, its mysteries and how to control it. Short Reading from the Book “Sivananda’s Gospel of Divine Life”. Recording from an evening Satsang at Sivananda Ashram Rishikesh.

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Mind and its Mysteries

Posted on 24. March 2011 by Sukadev

Listen to a reading from the Book “Sivananda’s Gospel of Divine Life”. Recording from an Evening Satsang at Sivananda Ashram Rishikesh. A short, elevating Podcast.

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Tag Archives: mind

Is Vedanta a Philosophical System?

Essence of Bhagavata

Ramayana Introduction

Immortal Self

Shantih Mantras and Kathopanishad

Kenopanishad

To Get Self-Knowledge

All About Meditation

Brahmavidya

Control of Mind

All About Meditation

Secret of Mind Control

Mind and its Mysteries, part 2

Mind and its Mysteries