Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam

In this episode, we end Anuvaka 9 and move on to Anuvaka 10 which has 12 mantra and each one has a dhyana sloka. This Anuvaka is a summation on the message of Sarvātmābhava. The theme is similar to the 1st Anuvaka. Bhukti- sense enjoyment, and Mukti- freedom from samsara are simultaneously prayed for. Rudra is invoked as subhāṃ, mangalam- auspiciousness, whereby it is understood that ones real nat...

This section continues with the the topic of Sarvātmābhava at a micro level. Rudra is seen as presiding in the thorns and creepers, in destructible and flammable things like dry wood and leaves and big waves, invisible things like viruses, dew drops and fogs and also in everything that exist in the dark, hidden and difficult to reach places. All the difficult and troubling things are seen as non-s...

The latter portion of Anuvaka 8 and the beginning of Anuvaka 9, goes back to the the topic of Sarvātmābhava. Bhagavan in seen in each and every aspect of creation. He is seen in all manifestations of nature, in the river and river banks, in the desert and dunes, in the small pathways, a humble shelter, cowshed and opulent mansion. 

In this section various manifestations of Sukha, happiness is invoked. Rudra is invoked as the one in-charge of total well being, individually and collectively. Sivaya, as the most auspicious and the ultimate happiness is invoked as the famed pachakshari mantra. Siva also means free of afflictions, which is the truth of every Jiva, human being.

Bhagavan as Sarva loka Upasya murti, is seen as the source to the fulfillment of all desires. This mantra is a fervent prayer for saṃsārika sukha- happiness centered on the finite, as well as Ātyantika sukha in the form of Moksha. This anuvaka is regarded as highly exalted because it invokes Bhagavan as an embodiment to show us the way to Moksha.     

This is guided invitation to be at home with oneself, by inhibiting the inner temple.  Disclaimer: Please do not listen to this mediation while driving or operating machinery.

The clarity to make the right choices is a great blessing in one's life. We invoke the grace of Mother Goddess Gayatri and pray for discrimination and clarity to make proper decisions in life. Disclaimer: Please do not listen to this mediation while driving or operating machinery.    

It can seem impossible to get out from under the grip of helplessness despite one's best efforts. One surrenders by repeating the chant of "Om Namah Sivaya." Disclaimer: Please do not listen to this mediation while driving or operating machinery.  

Each day is filled with obstacles and hidden variables that are not anticipated. One acknowledges one's helplessness and seeks refuge in the Lord of all beings, Ganesha. Disclaimer: Please do not listen to this mediation while driving or operating machinery.

Understanding the truth of oneself as Isvara, which is manifest both without and within. One contemplates upon everything as a manifestation of Isvara, starting with one's body to the five elements. Disclaimer: Please do not listen to this mediation while driving or operating machinery.    

Anuvaka 8 is loaded with deep symbolism and is highly revered. The theme of Sarvātmābhava continues along with three additional themes of Upasya murti, where Bhagavan is looked upon as the various forms worshipped traditionally; Shakti, where Bhagavan is seen together with his consort; and the fulfillment of all Puruṣārtha -dharma, artha, kama, Moksha. 

As we enter Anuvaka 7, the theme of Bhagavan as the warrior and protector of all warriors is presented. The battlefield is a metaphor of life itself. This Anuvaka teaches us to see every struggle as non-seperate from Rudra. Everything is 'iswarized'. Rudra is seen as the karma phala-data (giver of karma) and the one who paves a way out of these struggles. Rudra is the protector and moreover, Rudra...

From that which is born of Earth -the grains that nourish, to that born of Yama -death; from forest to trees and from Vedas to Vedanta, everything is seen as the maifestation of Rudra. It is to be understood that everything is maintained by the infallible law of Bhagavan in the most resourceful way. 

An advanced guide to mantra-japa, repetition of the chant. The conscious and regular practice of japa enables one to discover oneself as he consciousness, the sentient presence that pervades the chanter, the chant, and Isvara, the object of the chant. Understanding this one discovers oneself as whole. Disclaimer: Please do not listen to this mediation while driving or operating machinery.

A contemplation on the Mother Goddess. Connecting to Mother Durga through a chant, one prays for help in the worship and integration of the feminine within oneself. Disclaimer: Please do not listen to this mediation while driving or operating machinery.

Gauḍapāda, a revered teacher of Advaita Vedanta, talks about the integration of the inner child and the adult. This is key, as it brings out the objective person, as opposed to the one suffering in traumatic subjectivity. In the Vedic tradition, all rituals of prayer, meditation and actions, are geared towards healing whereby one begins to understand oneself as non-separate from the whole. Instead...

Mental Worship- Manasa Puja meditaiton is an invigorating morning meditation in the form of an elaborate mental worship. Disclaimer: Please do not listen to this mediation while driving or operating machinery.    

Every opposites and contradictions in this manifest universe is Bhagavan. As we begin the 6th Anuvaka, the theme of nimitta-kāraṇam, cause of the universe and the all pervasiveness of Bhagavan continues. Everything born in the universe, big and small, old and young, moving and unmoving, mammals and trees, are discussed here so as to drive home the presence of Bhagavan in everything.

Everything in this world comes in pairs of opposites. Bhagavan pervades everything and shines as the truth of everything. Understanding this, one has to be equipped with a consciousness that does not give into bestial tendencies and exercise one's ability to override them by recognizing one's innate desire to grow spiritually. In Vedanta, as one evolves, worship becomes subtle, Bhagavan's abiding...

The 5th Anuvaka shows Bhagavan as the nimitta-kāraṇam, the intelligent cause of the universe. The five-fold function of Bhagavan, sristi-sthihi-laya (creator, sustainer, resolver) along with a nuanced explanation on Bhagavan as the cause of Bandha and Moksha (bondage and freedom) are presented in this talk. Listen to learn more!

The fourth Anuvaka is famous for Sarvātmābhava, the oneness of everything. It is an attempt to neutralize the deep seated prejudices by seeing everything as the manifestation of Bhagavan. The order and any disruption when looked upon deeply, is recognized as an infallible part of the order itself.

Letting go and letting God! Seeing the order as Isvara. When one is present with what is -the order, one is in the flow of Isvara. One gains new insight and sees that one is non-separate from the order that is Isvara. Disclaimer: Please do not listen to this mediation while driving or operating machinery.

Seeing everything as Isvara (God). This practice helps in the cultivation of inner space within oneself, which leads to the understanding that one is free and limitless. Disclaimer: Please do not listen to this mediation while driving or operating machinery.    

In this meditation we make space for stillness. The universal addiction towards doing makes it difficult to discover stillness. This meditation guides one to stillness. Abiding in stillness is abiding in Isvara.  Disclaimer: Please do not listen to this mediation while driving or operating machinery.    

'Sainthood is one's birthright which has to be understood, assimilated, actualized and lived'. Lives of Saints become a blueprint for everyone yearning for the absolute freedom from the cycles of samsara, full of fear, sorrow, anger and delusion. Listen to this inspiring talk on the lives saints such as Akka Mahadevi and Tulsidas and learn how to practice compassion.