May 6, 2021 Class notes by Shruti Ramesh What is Temperament? What is Transcendence? Introduction When Lord Krishna tells Raja Muchukunda to ask for anything, he asks for the means to the ends, or bhakti. The questions we ask will…
May 3, 2021 Notes by Aarav Luthra Today’s class was a question and answer session, where Shankarji asks the class/students for their input on the answer to his questions. Question & Answer Shankarji – What are some things that you…
May 3, 2021 Notes by Sanna Luthra Today’s class was a question and answer session, where Shankarji asks the class/students for their input on the answer to his questions. Question & Answer Shankarji – How do you cope with uncertainty…
Summary of last session (May 1) By Shri Mohan Khandekar 23:1 Shri Ram lived a grueling life for the devotees however they can get His blessings by simply reciting His name (Ram Naam Japa) 23:3/4: Stories of various characters in…
April 29, 2021 Class notes by Prema Palaniappan Introduction Back in the day, people were engaged in sadhana which involved fire and had a system which involved arani. Arani has a top cup, a bottom cup and a rod. The…
Notes by Dwija Ramesh Recap: Growing up is not a reflection of time. It is a reflection of our growth. When we strive for the higher, we must let go of the lower. Sacrifice: Be clear about what is the…
In the culture of Sanatana Dharma, there are seven Moksha Dwara nagaris or cities. These are places where the focus is Moksha. Those who are more ritualistic minded, they feel that if one lives and dies here, one will be…
Summary of last session (April 24) by Shri. Mohan Khandekar Shri Vijayji started the session by narrating significance of Ram Navmi. 21:3/4 Sat Tulsidas-ji talks about four kinds of Bhaktas (भक्त) who pray to Shri Ram and receive His blessings. These lines have…
April 22, 2021 Class notes by Rita Patel Introduction A toddler asks about themselves (jiva) A child asks about creation (jagat) An adult asks about consciousness (jagadeeshwara) Prince Arjuna’s questions flow in the same format. Each question of his evolves. …
April 26, 2021 Notes by Vishva Sachania Vivek Ji lead our class this week, as we began with a guided meditation based on celebrating Hanumanji and Hanuman Jayanti! Sadly, this is Vivek Ji’s last week with Happy Hour. Practice: We…
