For Seekers by Seekers

Is there a difference in people? Is 'caste' any factor at all to differentiate people? Or is differentiation possible at all? Learn from the interaction of Sankaracharya ("learned Brahmana" with a Chandala ("dog-eater") and how the Chandala corners Sankaracharya with his deep questions about Advaita Vedanta. And, listen to the insights from the Gita group about these two introductory slokas; don't...

Ajay compares Ashtanga Yoga with Ch 6 of Gita and explains his understanding.

We revise Chapter 6 of Gita. This episode consists of different speakers each speaking for a short duration (about 15-20min). Youtube video of this episode is also available if you want to watch it with the slides. https://youtu.be/Ps6rvChnt1M

In this talk, I present why Sandhyavandanam as a daily practice is an excellent ritual and is in line with the Dhyana as described by Bhagavan in Chapter 6 of Gita.  Drawing on talks by Swami Paramarthananda, Veda Bharathi and Swami Omkarananda as well as my personal practice, I talk about the vision of Sandhyavandana ritual and how it helps to realize our true self. Youtube video with slides...

Bhagavad Gita Ch 6.41 - 6.47 This concludes the discussions on Chapter 6.

This talk will help you prepare for Kailash Yatra. Shared by Ramesh Kaza who did the yatra in 2019. Suggest you to watch the Youtube video talk as it has beautiful pictures and a presentation. https://youtu.be/SX2Ctc6FI-E [Part 1] https://youtu.be/5yP-_EzoM2g [Part 2]

Bhagavad Gita Ch 6.35 - 6.40 Spirited discussions around what happens to our effort if we find ourselves in "no man's land" where we neither gained enlightenment nor enjoyed the material comforts of this world.

Bhagavad Gita Ch 6.30-6.35 Continuing the series on meditation.

Bhagavad Gita Ch 6-25-6.30

Bhgavad Gita Ch 6.20 - 6.25

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6.14-6.19

We discuss slokas 6.6-6.10 of Gita where Bhagavan talks of how to prepare oneself for meditation and what it means to 'uplift oneself by oneself' with some practical examples.

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6.1 - 6.5 Discussions on meditation.

Bhagavad Gita Ch 5.25 - 5.29

Based on Swami Paramarthananda's lectures, these summaries were prepared by his students. In this episode we will render the first 6 chapter summaries of the Bhagavad Gita

Bhagavad Gita Ch 5 - 20 - 25 08142022 Vivek's overview of Paramartha Ashram trip Theory of marginal utility of getting happiness Spiritual happiness - one will get back once we taste it. One will get back because the happiness experienced is multiplied instead of diminshing utility. Desire is like an avalanche. Anything that comes in between you and desire means we become angry. If we reduce expec...

Is what Krishna saying in Ch5 a repeat? Why is he repeating? Are we learning something new? How to apply the learnings in daily life? It seems that sometimes, we are pulled between spiritual path and materialistic path. Sometimes we feel guilty that we are pursuing one and not the other. Sometimes the pull is intense that we end up neglecting one path. What is right /wrong thing to do? What parame...

Bhagavad Gita Ch 5.10 - 5.15

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 5.5 to 5.10

We talk the essential difference between jnana (sankhya knowledge of who we truly are), karma (work - can be selfish & selfless) and sannyasa (lifestyle). We also talk of karma yoga (selfless work /duty), jnana karma sannyasa yoga (doing work /duty knowing who we truly are) and karma sannyasa (adopting a lifestyle of a renunciate, compared to a householder). We also dive deeper into the impact...

In this free flowing discussions, Rajesh Sengamedu presents what is Chaturmasa - the four months of intense climate changes during July - November of each year and how one can change their body, mind constitutions by following certain practices related to food, discipline. Over 30 people attended this discussions and there were many questions that were answered.

In this satsang discussions, seekers discuss the last few slokas of Chapter 4 - karma sannyasa yogah. The importance of guru is stressed again. Importance of various paths and how all of them are entirely based on action (not inaction) and leave us at the 'mouth of Brahman'. It is only the jnana that finally gets us moksha. Importance of sraddha - tatpara - indriya nigrahah is discussed.

After describing 12 types of yagya (actions that are sacrificial in nature), Bhagavan summarizes that the most important of all yagyas is the yagya of 'burning ignorance through knowledge'. 'Brahmarpanam Brahmahavivi....' SLoka 4.24 says that it is that Infinite Knowledge-Truth-Existence that creates this entire illusion of division. However. it it tough to know this because of our vasanas /wrong...

In today's discussions we continue the different types of 'sacrifice' - that is done as yagya - an offering to the Lord, by subjugating our 'small' ego and surrendering it to the 'Self'. Specifically we discuss a lot about Pranayama as a technique. In all, Bhagawan covers 12 techniques as 'yagya' and in this discussions we cover the last few.

In this episode, seekers discuss the meaning of the very famous sloka, brahmarpanam brahmahavivi....everything, everyone, everyaction is brahman...and the one that sees this truth attains brahman. Also talks of sacrifice by karma yogins.....to various gods (ishta devata) Others offer sacrifice directly to Brahman (non dual, no rupa god) Few offer the senses in the fire of sense control.... Few oth...