Introduction In the Mahabharata, there’s a very unique happening during the war when Prince Arjuna, Shri Krishna, and the horses are working so, so, so, so hard to fight to win this war. At one point, Shri Krishna senses that…
This space is a specialization for our own internalization. Question 1 What inspires Vivekji to be consistent with classes and all that Vivekji does? Vivekji’s Response From a mission perspective, there is a singular purpose to feel that all is…
Introduction: Prayer is very important. I’ve seen in many classes, when the teacher is doing prayer, students are quiet. You should also do the prayer, because you have a connection with the same God which the teacher has. There are…
Opening Reflection In the Upanishads, it is shared that one should see the Spirit as one would see objects around them. The way to do this is through shravana, manana and nidhidhyasana. Each of these practices has a distinct value.…
Āchārya Śaṅkara’s Vivekachūḍāmaṇi is a powerful text that outlines the journey of a disciplined student approaching a guide with the right question. Such a question is not impractical but arises from a sincere yearning for understanding. It brings delight to…
Introduction Prayer to Lord Ganesh, Saraswati and our Guru is very important for peace. Opening Reflection We search for three kinds of happiness: Final happiness is bliss (Ananda) which is the happiness of the Atma. Q&A Question 1 For the…
Introduction Vivekji began by sharing how expressing and sharing at an emotional level allows one to understand emotions more deeply. The same principle applies to insights — when we articulate and share our reflections, we deepen our understanding of the…
Introduction Stepping Stones is a series of videos aimed at middle schoolers. The topic covered over the past two weeks in this series is how to be a Worry Warrior. Young people, as they grow, go from being strong to…
Introduction Vivekji began with an analogy about core muscle exercises—explaining that, just as these must be practiced repeatedly until they become natural, so too must our spiritual core be exercised through constant practice. When the technique becomes natural, one can…
Introduction Reflect & Ask is a space, not a course. A course has expectations that you are attending and participating. A space, like Meaningful Mornings, is where one can come or not come. However, one needs to have sthira (steadiness).…
