Seeking Culture ~ 2026-27~ Class 4
Oct 5th, 2026
Week 3, Verse 2
Oct 5th, 2026
Week 3, Verse 2
Introduction Why do we do what we do? We can only practice Sanatana Dharma and share it with others confidently, if we have clarity. We do this for Duhkha Nivṛtti (aversion of sorrow), and Sukha Prāpti (pursuit of joy). But…
Class 3 : Oct 06 2026 Lesson 1 (Contd) and Lesson 2: A powerful couple and an awesome role model in our culture is that of Rishi Yajnavalkya and Devi Maitreyi. This couple had gathered much prosperity in their life.…
Oct 5th, 2026
Week 3, Verse 2
Reflect & Ask – Year 2 Class Notes 10/1/2026 Guide: Vivekji Introduction: From Self-Reflection to Self-Development Timestamp: 0:00–7:46 Vivekji began by referencing the Rāmāyaṇa, which compares ears that do not engage in śravaṇa (listening to spiritual teachings) to snake holes,…
Introduction What is the filter that pushes you towards controlling and pushes you towards accepting? We are more accepting of articles (cars with a flat tire), less accepting of circumstances (stuck in a traffic jam), least accepting/most controlling of beings…
Notes by Aarya Mishra Story: It was a hot and sunny day in Vrindavan. Shri Krishna, Balrama, and his friends took his cows far, far out to graze, in the fields near the forest. The cows munched on the greenest…
Class 1 : Sep 22 2026 Introduction and Lesson 1: A vedanta teacher was sharing with a vedanta student about Advaita vedanta. The teacher sensed that the student thought she ‘knew’ what the teacher was teaching. So the teacher, wishing…
Introduction What are we seeking when we think about fantasies/escaping? What is our mind after? We are seeking a momentary sense of absorption and innate quietude (that which is already there). We do not need an experience to facilitate this…
Introduction Our lives are generally driven by three progressively higher motivations: While living responsibly is essential, seekers must continually examine whether their actions are ultimately directed toward realization or merely toward becoming “a good person.” A common tendency is to…