Category Weekly Courses

Introduction Viveka = the faculty of discriminationThe ability to distinguish between: Key Analogy: Birds in the snow ate seeds but left stale bread behind. Even birds have discrimination. But humans have greater capacity — we can use discrimination not just…

Introduction  A framework for dvaita / advaita is the sādhana-catuṣṭaya. Catuṣṭaya means an expression of four. Sādhana (self-development practices) makes you feel the sadhya (the finality, freedom). For a beginner seeker, sādhana brings about qualities like viveka, vairagya etc. For…

Introduction Prompt: Of all teachings on oneness, which one is most profound and you’re actively practicing? Shared reflections Vivekji’s synthesis: Many reflections converge on acceptance as the lived expression of tapa making life’s hardness feel soft inside. Dialogue (Q&A) Q:…

Introduction  Being a good listener is invaluable. Requires sincere effort and practice. The better a listener one is, the better one knows their own strengths and weaknesses.  Active listening checklist: Questions to reflect on: What have you learned based on…

Introduction In the Prasna Upanishad (Upanishad means to be near, with determination to change and Prasna means to ask), there are 6 students who come from afar to ask a question to the guru. The guru says before you ask…