January 27, 2022 – Class Notes by Rahul Kuppachhi Introduction Our course is not a hack. A hack is a short-term strategy that only lasts temporarily. Our course is essentially a time for reflection because whatever we reflect on we…
by Dwija Ramesh Review: We talked about Viveka: through the sacred level (Paramarthika satya, Pratibhasika satya, and Vyavaharikasatya) as well as the relative reality (prioritization). Discourse: Vinayana – Discipline Vi – very well Nayana – to lead/conduct To conduct our…
ViBha Class Notes: January 23, 2022 One of the most important days in the year for a seeker is Mahashivaratri, Bhagavan Shiva’s “Birthday”. When we celebrate Mahashiva’s ratri, what kind of icons or articles do we see around and on…
Week 15, Class 15, January 25 2022
January 20, 2022 – Class Notes by Juie Deo Introduction Moksha is to be free in virtues. For example, when we are with an individual who is bugging us and we endure, we are free. Another way to look at…
January 19, 2022 Notes by Ambika Mishra Review Last class, we talked about Shama, control of thoughts. Shama is when you are able to control your thoughts and have a quietude of mind. One way you can practice Shama is by…
January 19, 2022 Notes by Aarya Mishra ReviewShankarji talked about our last virtue, Shama which means quietude of mind. To have quietude of mind, you have to have control over your thoughts. Lesson The new virtue we are learning about…
by Dwija Ramesh Discourse: Today’s topic: Viveka What is Viveka? It means to distinguish one thing from another. In Vedanta, reality has three distinctions. An illusion When it’s dark out but you can only see a little bit. You look…
ViBha Class Notes: January 16, 2022 Who is God? What is Bhagavan? Vivekji has always shared that divinity is in the details. Bhagavan or God is to be understood or appreciated to have five functions: Srishti — Creator Stithi — Controller Samhara — Consumer Nigraha — Corrector Anugraha — Conserver…
Week 14, Class 14, January 18 2022
