Vedanta - The River of Wisdom

In the struggle to be more and have more we can be unduly harsh on ourselves. Self mastery in the light of Vedanta is not possible without cultivating the attitude of loving kindness and friendliness towards oneself. A highly underrated and overlooked fact that constitutes self mastery. The podcast transcript Aarsha Vidya Bharati , our monthly newsletter can bring you more happiness, more wisdom a...

We think our digital devices and social media are the problem. Still, it is possible to be focused if we know why we get distracted and how we can get back to ourselves.  For the Digital wellness survey, to explore your relationship with digital devices, the link is here   Do check out details and register for our online Vedanta camp from 18th – 19thSeptember 2021.   Aarsha Vid...

The purpose for which Bhagavan became Krishna avataara, a divine incarnation has been accomplished, on earth.  Uddhava, his childhood friend is sad that he will have to part from him. So Krishna lovingly teaches Uddhava (and us),   For details and registration for our online Vedanta camp from 18th – 19thSeptember 2021, https://discoveratma.com/live-courses Do subscribe to our monthly e-n...

Does being the witness imply a withdrawal from life as some people think?  Or can one be the ever present witness and also participate in life?    The podcast transcript Do subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter - Aarsha Vidya Bharati which brings you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. Vedanta - the river of wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B, a Vedanta teacher, autho...

Our relationship with money is a complicated one. We want to live the 'rich life' but always feel like we don't have enough.  What does a rich life for oneself really mean. What is the expansive understanding of wealth that the Vedic tradition teaches? We explore these questions.  The podcast transcript Do subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter - Aarsha Vidya Bharati which brings you more...

In our busy lives as we move from one task to another, one can abide in that which exists in the gap between two tasks, the gap between two thoughts. In that gap is Awareness that is you, whole and complete in and of yourself.   Do subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter - Aarsha Vidya Bharati which brings you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. Vedanta - the river of wisdom is a week...

It is everywhere - the wanting to feel-good. When this becomes the criteria for our decisions then what are its implications?  The Vedic tradition suggests how we can be free from this addiction.    The podcast transcript Do subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter - Aarsha Vidya Bharati which brings you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. Vedanta - the river of wisdom is a w...

This episode can serve as guided meditation too. Vedanta - the river of wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B, a Vedanta teacher, author and Hindu monk. For more www.discoveratma.com

Just as one qualifies oneself to learn any discipline of knowledge, the ancient masters lay out a four-fold qualification to be a Vedanta student.   We reflect on where we are as we renew our commitment to knowing the liberation vision of oneness on the eve of Guru Purnima.  The podcast transcript Thank you for your warm response to the book - You matter- Insights from Vedanta released l...

It is easy when we see the reality of our shared humanity.  The podcast transcript Do subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter - Aarsha Vidya Bharati which brings you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom.  Vedanta - the river of wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B, a Vedanta teacher, author and Hindu monk. For more www.discoveratma.com

If this statement (which is the beginning of self enquiry in Vedanta) is not understood we create obstacles for ourselves.     The podcast transcript - https://discoveratma.com/129-i-am-not-the-body-really/ Do subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter - Aarsha Vidya Bharati full of wisdom and goodness. Vedanta - the river of wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B, a Vedanta teacher, au...

A question by a dear listener and a poignant one as we recover from the pandemic and its effects. In the light of the Vedic vision, our work begins during peace time, when we have the leisure to discover and strengthen our existing connections.   The podcast transcript is here To subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter - Aarsha Vidya Bharati from July 2021 onwards, full of wisdom and goodness&n...

If we don't do this our unresolved issues spill onto other relationships and deny us harmony.   The podcast transcript is here   Vedanta - the river of wisdom' is a weekly podcast created by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda) who is a Vedanta teacher, author and a Hindu monk. For more www.discoveratma.com

It is easy. We do it all the time.  The podcast transcript is here Vedanta - the river of wisdom' is a weekly podcast created by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda) who is a Vedanta teacher, author and a Hindu monk. For more www.discoveratma.com

We think we are in charge of our lives. But often times it is really our vaasana-s in the form of avidya and its resulting raga that influence and overpower us. What are vaasana-s and how can we deal with them?  Podcast transcript here   Vedanta - the river of wisdom' is a weekly podcast created by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda) who is a Vedanta teacher, author and a Hindu monk. For more...

The wisdom that our work can bring us.  Podcast transcript here Vedanta - the river of wisdom' is a weekly podcast created by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda) who is a Vedanta teacher, author and a Hindu monk. For more www.discoveratma.com

The four ways we relate to our life's situations offers meaning to our life. It is easy to shift when you know how.  Podcast transcript here   Vedanta - the river of wisdom' is a weekly podcast created by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda) who is a Vedanta teacher, author and a Hindu monk. For more www.discoveratma.com

A question for reflection (and action).  You can complement with episode #88 - Opening the heart which is here - https://anchor.fm/the-river-of-wisdom/episodes/88-Opening-the-heart-eco6qu Podcast transcript here 'Vedanta - the river of wisdom' is a weekly podcast created by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda) who is a Vedanta teacher, author and a Hindu monk. For more www.discoveratma.com

Do our memories shape our identity or does our identity shape our memories? The answer is surprising. Podcast transcript here 'Vedanta - the river of wisdom'  is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, Hindu monk and author. To know more www.discoveratma.com For any questions or requests please write to swaminiji@discoveratma.com.  I reply to every email. :)

Amidst despair and cynicism, when we are ready to see and listen, what does nature whisper to us? 'Vedanta - the river of wisdom' is a weekly podcast created by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher and Hindu monk.  To know more and to connect www.discoveratma.com

In this episode, we hear some glimpses of how Rama upheld his dharma as a brother and a friend. Hence we also hear of Bharata and Lakshmana, Rama's brothers and Hanuman his dearest friend and devotee.  You may want to complement this episode with the video from our channel on 'The Glory of Hanuman' (15 minutes) -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KL3B0NVpjj4 For more www.discoveratma.com

Sri Rama is deeply revered and impacts those who understand him.  He is ignored by those who cannot get their head around how he 'treated' his wife.   Where do you stand? In a brief retelling of the Ramayana, I offer some glimpses of how he walked the path of dharma as a warrior, a son, a husband and a king.  To dwell deeper into his glories, complement with the video (29 minutes) -...

It all seems so mixed up. In the light of the Veda, when I, ever the Knower, start to see that the mind is the known, things change.  www.discoveratma.com You can write to me at swaminiji@discoveratma.com

An enquiry into the reality of oneself through an unexpected angle. 

And the Avadhuta, monk departs after sharing his wisdom from the last set of masters.