May 2, 2024: Class Notes by Ameya Madduri Introduction In Advaita Vedanta (science of Oneness), there are 3 disciplines that directly lead to joy (anta karana sadhana– disciplines of one’s inner world). Nitharam dheyhi → etymology, the one who is…
April 25, 2024 Class Notes by Yaishna Santchurn Introduction Review Answer 101: A real bath is removing the impurities of the mind. Answer 102: Charity is the act of protecting all beings. Answer 103: The knower of dharma is considered…
April 18, 2024 | Class Notes by Usha Chazhiyat IntroductionWhat Giving is a one-time event, whereas the culture of giving is a movement that one starts and continues. There are three techniques to develop a culture of giving: (1) invest…
April 11, 2024: Class Notes by Ameya Madduri Introduction We have a propensity to campaign for Brahma. We talk about Infinity, chant Divine names, but we vote for maya. When it comes to application, living, and value, we vote for…
April 4, 2024 Class Notes by Isha Darbari Introduction Discourse Review of 81- 90 New Questions Discussion: From last week: This week: Dialogue: RAW RAW last week: What is your value triangle? If you value these values, you will follow…
March 28, 2024 Class Notes by Yaishna Santchurn Introduction Bhagavan will never give us a problem without giving us the power to tend to that problem. Review Answer 83: Performing one’s own duty is penance. Answer 84: Restraining the mind…
03/21/2024 Class Notes by Usha Chazhiyat Introduction We are exploring the Mahabharata. There is a tradition to chant a specific verse before one explores the Mahabharata. With humble adorations to Lord Narayana that is Bhagavan Krishna and to Nara that…
[Mar 14, 2024] Class Notes by [Isha Darbari] Discussion How do you deal with conflicting responsibilities? How can you learn to love your Guide the way they love you? Introduction Review Discourse Q81. What is like poison? Prarthana – Petitioning/…
March 7, 2024: Class Notes by Ameya Madduri Introduction A character in the movie Dune 1 shares “we plan in centuries”. Typically we plan a week of meals, fundraising for 6 months but planning in centuries is a good practice…
Feb 29, 2024 Class Notes by Usha Chazhiyat Introduction When Shri Hanumana interacts with Shri Vibhishana while in Lanka, Shri Vibhishana provides a powerful insight about Lanka. He says, I’m living in a place that is worse than hell. I’m…
