Deepak Atri - Simple Spirituality

In this video, we explore a fundamental teaching example in Advaita Vedanta: the confusion between a rope and a snake. This simple story holds profound insights into understanding the nature of reality and our true Self.

In this video, we delve into the profound and intricate design of the Sri Yantra, one of the most revered symbols in Hindu tradition. Join us as we explore:

In this video, Swami Jagadatmananda Saraswati explains the nature of Mother Worship In Shaktism. He answers various questions, such as:

Welcome to this 10-minute Riverbank Meditation. This guided meditation will help you cultivate mindfulness, detachment, and a sense of inner peace by visualizing yourself sitting by a peaceful river. As you observe your thoughts and emotions drifting away like objects on the river, you'll experience a deeper sense of calm and clarity.

Welcome to this guided meditation on Drg Drshya Viveka, a profound practice rooted in Advaita Vedanta that helps discern the seer (drg) from the seen (drshya). This meditation aims to deepen your understanding of the true Self, transcending the limitations of the mind and body.

In this episode, we offer you a quick but powerful 7-minute guided mindfulness meditation designed to help you center yourself, reduce stress, and cultivate a sense of inner calm.

In this session, you will:

This meditation is perfect for those new to mindfulness as well as seasoned practitioners looking for a brief session to reset and recharge. Whether you’re starting your day, taking a break, or winding down for the evening, this 7-minute practice is a wonderful way to bring more mindfulness into your routine.

Tune in, breathe deeply, and find your inner calm.

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Acharya Navneet is a graduate of IIT Kharagpur and Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Coimbatore. He is exposed to the best teachings of both the technical and spiritual worlds. In this episode, he unravels the mysteries of Advaita Vedanta and shows how they align with Quantum Physics.

Chapters:

0:00 - 04:36 Introduction

04:37 - 06:49 From IIT to Arsha Vidya

06:50 - 13:02 What is missing in our lives?

13:03 - 14:37 Discerning Reality

14:38 - 16:50 What is Advaita Vedanta

16:51 - 17:50 Symptoms of Dissatisfaction

17:51 - 22:13 The process of Advaita Vedanta

22:14 - 24:20 How to find out that we need Advaita Vedanta

24:21 - 30:21 Where to find the teacher

30:22 - 40:20 Quantum Physics and Advaita Vedanta

40:21 - 46:13 Why can’t we align Science with Faith

46:14 - 50:29 Meaning of Non-Duality and Consciousness

50:30 - 55:25 Understanding Sat Cit Ananda

55:26 - 58:06 Why we fall back to old habits

58:07 - 1:00:56 Why the knowledge does not naturally to us

1:00:57 - 1:04:58 Favorite Shlokas

In episode 40 of the Little Bit of Happiness Podcast, we talk with Achala Sylwia Mihajlović, and understand the Devi Mahatyam as we explore the Divine.

In episode 39 of the Little Bit of Happiness Podcast, we talk with Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan, Founder of the Svantantra Institute, and go about the journey of understanding Tantra.

Timestamps:

0:00 - 0:33 Introduction

0:34 - 10:17 Dr. Kavitha’s journey

10:18 - 13:48 What is Tantra

13:49 - 14:49 Non-Duality in Tantra

14:50 - 20:29 What Tantra means today

20:30 - 32:10 Branches and Schools of Tantra

32:11 - 35: 20 Who should practice Tantra

35:21 - 42:20 Tantra and other Darsanas

42:21 - 58:06 10 Fundamental Tenets of Tantra

58:07 - 1:08:57 Importance of the Guru in Tantra

1:08:58 - 1:12:40 Tantra, Kundalini and Human Body

1:12:41 - 1:14:46 End goal of the practice

1:14-47 - 1:16:12 Favorite Shloka

Swami Advayatmananda Saraswati is a teacher of traditional Advaita Vedanta, meditation, and Sanskrit. After renouncing his life as a software development manager in Silicon Valley, his guru, Swami Dayananda Saraswati, initiated him into the Dasanami monastic order.