Not satisfied with mere meditation on names as Brahman, Narada wants to know if there is anything greater than names. To this Sanatkumara gives an elaborate explanation. listen to find out more.

The whole jagat is nothing but a series of cognition of word and its meaning, and not knowing the content of it gives rise to suffering. Sanatkumara advises Narada to meditate upon the name as Brahman so as to resolve duality and be free from suffering. listen to learn more.

Nārada presents to Sanatkumāra an exhaustive list of everything he has studied, but despite of it, he says, he still does not know the Self.  He has heard great persons say 'tarati śokamātmavit'- only those who know the Self are able to overcome sorrow, however, he still suffers.

In this episode, Swaminiji expounds in detail the meaning behind the two Shanti mantras associated with this upanishad. We are then introduced to Narada, who despite being erudite in the shastras seeks and approaches  Sanatkumara, the teacher.

Listen to this 10 part episode from Chandogya Upanishad chapter 7, where Swaminiji explains the meaning of Shokam Taratyatmavit.

Narada says to Sanatkumāra  ‘True, I have learned much, but I know only the word meaning. I do not know the Self. Sir, I have heard from great persons like you that only those who know the Self are able to overcome sorrow. I am suffering from sorrow. Please take me across the ocean of sorrow.’ 

Listen to Swamini's New Years blessings for everyone. 

The final qualification in the six pack of Samadi Shatka Sampatti is Samādhānam, which is the other component of Śrāddha.

Why is Śrāddha one of the most important qualification without which self knowledge cannot be gained? Listen to find out!

Uparama and Titiksha, the next qualifications in the six pack of Samadi Shatka Sampatti is explained in this episode.

Dama, the second qualification in the six pack of Samadi Shatka Sampatti is explained beautifully as being appropriate responses in different situations.