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For times immemorial, man has remained the same, with the same set of faculties. With the help of intelligence, one can plunge into the depth of one’s personality and identify the source of all experience. He will find altogether a single presence that gives rise to the thinker and the thought alike. PR 03 Jan 2018

The process of introspection, as it becomes briefer and briefer, lighter and lighter, shorter and shorter, until at last the very introspectional process will stop. Such introspection, when it is closely followed, it becomes meditation. Slokas chanted in the track यदा पञ्चावतिष्ठन्ते ज्ञानानि मनसा सह । बुद्धिश्च न विचेष्टते तामाहुः परमां गतिम् ॥ (Kathopanishad 2.3.10) PR 03 Jan 2016

The purification of mind and intelligence is an internal process. When there is purification of the inner being through repeated contemplation, then one will be able to meditate upon the Truth. Slokas chanted in the track: न चक्षुषा गृह्यते नापि वाचा नान्यैर्देवैस्तपसा कर्मणा वा । ज्ञानप्रसादेन विशुद्धसत्त्वस्ततस्तु तं पश्यते निष्कलं ध्यायमानः ॥ (Mundakopanishad 3.1.8) PR 13 Jan 2018

For any seeker pursuing spirituality, it is imperative to introspect over and discern the Spiritual Truth, the presence 'I', which is different from the Pancha Bhutas, but yet which acts on them. At the same time observe and comprehend the external truth - the sun, moon and the world. Everything external is transitory. So, a seeker has to leave all of them and then identity with and become...

Sadhana can be done in the physical level - going to a temple and praying in front of a deity; in the oral level - singing and chanting; and in the mental level - thinking about and repeating a mantra. But when it comes to Intelligential Sadhana it is very different from all of these. Here, the whole focus is on intense introspection to comprehend the ultimate Truth, the all-fold presence. Through...

Ma tells that as Spiritual Seekers, we must remind ourselves again and again that this life is for knowing our Real Identity and to realize it. We have to live this knowledge, every moment in our thoughts, speech and activities. The Self alopne is everywhere inside as well as outside. The feeling that there is nothing but the Self, should become ours.

Poojya Swamiji describes his sadhana in the pre-sannyasa life, his meeting with Baba and how the 'deeksha' (initiation) propelled his spiritual journey to its beautiful culmination. Swamiji had overwhelming measure of Gurubhakti and earnestness towards the sadhana. This was also complemented by an intense scriptural reading and exposure. Swamiji also enlightens us that meditation and the e...

Poojya Swamiji talks about the nature of Brahmavidya which this ashram stands for. He dwells in detail on the brahmavidya deeksha, its significance and effects. He also speaks about the Vedantic meditation that is to be followed after such a deeksha. सर्ववेदान्तसिद्धान्तगोचरं तमगोचरम् । गोविन्दं परमानन्दं सद्गुरुं प्रणतोऽस्म्यहम् ।। १ ।। Sarva-vedānta-siddhānta-gocharam tamagocharam Govindam param...

Poojya Swamiji enlightens us that it is Knowledge alone which will remain with us. This knowledge is the Self, transcending all known and unknown, all ideas and concepts. It is the presence denoted by the term ‘I’. This knowledge alone appeases all the agitations and turmoil caused by the world around. नान्तःप्रज्ञं न बहिष्प्रज्ञं नोभयतःप्रज्ञं न प्रज्ञानघनं न प्रज्ञं नाप्रज्ञम् । अदृष्टमव्यवहार्य...

Poojya Swamiji tells us that after getting initiation (Diksha) from his Gurudev, the only occupation for him was to be engrossed in the sadhana. To sit, think and identify with the Truth. The mind and intelligence are used to interact with the inner presence, contemplate on it, to bring more and more refinement and reformation to the mind and intelligence, until at last it identifies with the very...

True introspection will lead to dispassion and non-expectation. Such desirelessness leads one to liberation. उत्पन्नपश्चात्तापस्य बुध्दिर्भवति यादृशी । तादृशी यदि पूर्वं स्यात्कस्य न स्यान्महोदयः ॥ मनो हि द्विविधं प्रोक्तं शुद्धं चाशुद्धमेव च । अशुद्धं कामसङ्कल्पं शुद्धं कामविवर्जितम् ॥ (Amritabindu Upanishad 1) PR 08 Apr 2017

Whatever is to be known is the substratum of all the perishable objects of the world, Swamiji says. Therefore the knowledge within the process of introspection itself. Slokas chanted in the track: विचारोत्थात्मविज्ञानं ज्ञानमंग विदुर्बुधाः । ज्ञेयं तस्यान्तरेवास्ति माधुर्यं पयसो यथा ॥ (Yoga Vasistha Ramayana 5.93.21) विचारय धिया सत्यं असत्यं हि परित्यज । (Laghu Yoga Vasistha 3.8.1) अबद्धो बद्ध इत्...

Poojya Swamiji says, “”Introspection should be considered a real austere sadhana. The purpose of the sadhana will be and should be to bring about a direct effect on your mind and inner personality. If you have all these points incorporated in your introspection, then that is truthful introspection, spiritual introspection, infusional introspection.”” PR 2 Jan 2015

In his profound elucidation of Bhagavad Gita's verse 5.17, Poojya Swamiji expounds on the journey towards Truth. Upon receiving wisdom from the enlightened, our quest transcends mere awareness; it evolves into understanding, a deep internalization of Truth. Yet, this journey doesn't culminate in passive recognition; rather, it beckons us to embrace Truth ardently, allowing it to illuminate...

Poojya Swamiji reveals to us that a person who does all his activities devoid of desires, expectations and imaginations, and who is rooted in the knowledge 'I am Consciousness', not the body - all his actions and their effects are burnt off by the Spiritual Wisdom. He becomes liberated from all shackles of worldiness. Such a person is considered a Jnani - an enlightened One.

In jñāna niṣṭa, our focus is sublimating, overcoming, outliving, transcending rāga dvesha bhaya. Every word that one utters will be with a view to overcome and sublimate these. Every book one reads will be for this purpose. The tapas becomes jñāna tapas when the ingredients of tapas, austerity are mind and intelligence. PR 03 Mar 2018

In jñāna niṣṭa, our focus is sublimating, overcoming, outliving, transcending rāga dvesha bhaya. Every word that one utters will be with a view to overcome and sublimate these. Every book one reads will be for this purpose. The tapas becomes jñāna tapas when the ingredients of tapas, austerity are mind and intelligence. PR 03 Mar 2018

In jñāna niṣṭa, our focus is sublimating, overcoming, outliving, transcending rāga dvesha bhaya. Every word that one utters will be with a view to overcome and sublimate these. Every book one reads will be for this purpose. The tapas becomes jñāna tapas when the ingredients of tapas, austerity are mind and intelligence. PR 03 Mar 2018

In this track, Swamiji says that our Scriptures, Epics and Vedas are relevant for us even today. The Epics tell us about the values, ideals, principles, restraints and disciplines we should live by to make life successful, effective and fulfilling. The Bhagavad Gita discussion was for Arjuna to eschew grief, to overcome doubt, to imbibe boldness, to have the right comprehensive vision and inspirat...

Uddhava Gita, in the 11th Skandha of Srimad Bhagavatam, is the subject of discussion in this track. When Uddhava hears of Sri Krishna’s impending departure from the world, he confesses that he would be unable to bear separation from Krishna even for a second. In response, Sri Krishna imparts Knowledge which enables Uddhava to resolve the problems of his mind and get clarity and fulfilment. Swamiji...

In this audio, Poojya Swamiji speaks about the influence of Poetry in his life of seeking. It helped him remember the verses and reflect upon their meaning and significance. Poetic verses gave him the inspiration to reflect and contemplate on the Supreme Truth. Swamiji tells the listeners that the poetic verses stay in one’s memory and continue to inspire. He urges seekers to learn scriptural vers...

The human mind is a complex medley of traits and qualities. The society is complex, and we have to live in it. There will be the gravest of conflicts and contradictions. Swamiji says that being the case, we cannot be held responsible for the present plight, but we are certainly responsible to handle it and go forward. What is the way? Slokas chanted in the track सञ्जयोऽहं महाराज नमस्ते भरतर्षभ (Ma...

Mahabharata, is the subject of discussion in this Track. There is nothing in Mahabharata which does not amply cover our complex and challenging life in this world. Swamiji discusses the episode where Draupadi is staked by Yudhishthira in the game of dice. Draupadi refused to accept the verdict that she was staked and argued how she could have been staked after Yudhishthira had already staked himse...

Srimad Bhagavatam is a scripture that discusses not just spirituality but all aspects of human life including psychology, philosophy, character, behaviour, interactions, and others. It also talks about the birth, growth and fulfillment of human life. At one place, the architecture of Dwaraka is described in detail. Reading it, we get some knowledge of the life in those times as well. It is indeed...

Our cultural heritage in the form of the scriptures contain accounts of impeccable human character and effective behaviour. They are intended to transform the personality of a reader and bring in, as Swamiji says, a characteral elegance, benahvioural majesty and interactional excellence into the personality. The Bhagavad Gita consists of words spoken by Krishna to raise an enervated warrior to his...