Living with Reality with Dr. Robert Svoboda

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Dr. Robert Svoboda is the first Westerner ever to graduate from a college of Ayurveda and be licensed to practice Ayurveda in India. During and after his formal Ayurvedic training he was

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Number 1: Ep. 55 – Are You Really Having a Kundalini Awakening?
Dr. Robert Svoboda explores genuine Kundalini awakening, spiritual delusion, and why regularly returning to the basics of spiritual practice is essential. Join Dr. Svoboda for monthly Q&As and biweekly writing on the Vedic sciences, plus occasional courses not available elsewhere! You can also study with Dr. Svoboda and learn about Ayurveda, Jyotisha, the Devatas, and Spiritual Practice. For multiple courses, lifetime access to materials and more, check out Dr. Svoboda’s Spiritual Practice Bundle. In this episode of Living with Reality, Dr. Svoboda explores:Kundalini energy and connecting to supreme realityHow to tell if one is genuinely having a Kundalini Awakening Insufficient grounding and the ‘Balloon Without a String” metaphor The capacity to channel and hold onto shakti How the middle of the spiritual path can be more dangerous than the beginning Becoming scattered, bewildered, and dispersed Aligning yourself with whatever you are devoted toHow delusions can get magnified by kundalini Going back to the basics of practiceAbout Dr. Robert Svoboda: Dr. Robert Svoboda is the first Westerner ever to graduate from a college of Ayurveda and be licensed to practice Ayurveda in India. During and after his formal Ayurvedic training, he was tutored in Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish, Tantra and other forms of classical Indian lore by his mentor, the Aghori Vimalananda. He is the author of twelve books, including Prakriti: Your Ayurvedic Constitution and the Aghora series, which discusses his experiences with his mentor during the years 1975 to 1983. In the years since 1986, Dr. Svoboda has traveled extensively, spending an average of three months per year in India. He often speaks on Ayurveda, Jyotish, Tantra, and allied subjects in locales across the world. Join Dr. Svoboda’s courses, watch the latest video in Dr. Svoboda’s 5 Minutes series on Youtube and follow Dr. Svoboda on Facebook and Instagram for updates, events, and new content. You can also check out www.drsvoboda.com “Genuine awakening makes you more human and not less human, more capable of being in relationship with ordinary humans, more capable of genuinely showing affection to them and receiving affection from them. It is the real test of being able to deal with Kundalini that you can be ordinary and extraordinary at the same time. If you’re a balloon without a string, you’re going to go way off into the stratosphere or you’re going to pop.” –Dr. Svoboda See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
August 18, 202635min
Number 2: Ep. 56 – Ancestors
From the genetic and cultural forces that shape us to Hindu remembrance rituals, Dr. Svoboda explores what it means to live in relationship with our ancestors. Join Dr. Svoboda for monthly Q&As and biweekly writing on the Vedic sciences, plus occasional courses not available elsewhere! You can also study with Dr. Svoboda and learn about Ayurveda, Jyotisha, the Devatas, and Spiritual Practice. For multiple courses, lifetime access to materials and more, check out Dr. Svoboda’s Spiritual Practice Bundle. This time on Living with Reality, Dr. Svoboda illuminates:How traditional cultures keep ancestors aliveBecoming more aware of our own ancestorsGenetics, Epigenetics, and the people we are raised byInternalized vs. externalized ancestral experiencesTraditional Indian perspectives on how ancestors influence usArchetypal ancestors (rather than blood-relation) of certain cultures Post-death rituals for the ancestors in Indian culture: Shraddha and TarpanPitru Paksha: a Hindu fortnight (typically in September) dedicated to remembering and honoring ancestors How neglected ancestors communicate their displeasure About Dr. Robert Svoboda: Dr. Robert Svoboda is the first Westerner ever to graduate from a college of Ayurveda and be licensed to practice Ayurveda in India. During and after his formal Ayurvedic training, he was tutored in Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish, Tantra and other forms of classical Indian lore by his mentor, the Aghori Vimalananda. He is the author of twelve books, including Prakriti: Your Ayurvedic Constitution and the Aghora series, which discusses his experiences with his mentor during the years 1975 to 1983. In the years since 1986, Dr. Svoboda has traveled extensively, spending an average of three months per year in India. He often speaks on Ayurveda, Jyotish, Tantra, and allied subjects in locales across the world. Join Dr. Svoboda’s courses, watch the latest video in Dr. Svoboda’s 5 Minutes series on Youtube and follow Dr. Svoboda on Facebook and Instagram for updates, events, and new content. You can also check out www.drsvoboda.com “All too often, grief is a private affair, and once you’re dead you’re simply gone. In traditional cultures, however, the ancestors are not really gone. They’re certainly not passive; they actively remain participants in the lives of their descendants. They can help, and they can also hinder.” –Dr. Svoboda See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 18, 202632min
Number 3: Ep. 54 – Nāgas & Kundalini: Ancient Serpent Wisdom
From subterranean spirits to the awakening of Kundalini, Dr. Svoboda explores the hidden currents connecting the worlds of nature, spirit, and consciousness. Join Dr. Svoboda for monthly Q&As and biweekly writing on the Vedic sciences, plus occasional courses not available elsewhere! You can also study with Dr. Svoboda and learn about Ayurveda, Jyotisha, the Devatas, and Spiritual Practice. For multiple courses, lifetime access to materials and more, check out Dr. Svoboda’s Spiritual Practice Bundle. In this episode, Dr. Svoboda discusses:How other planes of existence influence our ownNagas: subterranean serpent-like spirits The Tibetan thought of Nagas as a cause of disease The concept of the Nāga in Indian spiritual traditionsAwakening the serpent energy of KundaliniUsing Jyotish (Vedic astrology) to understand if a Nāga Dosha has happened Aligning to the ancient current of awareness “Nāgas are subterranean serpent-like spirits associated particularly with water, with aquatic underground environments. When humans pollute their environment and otherwise disturb the earth, the Nāgas can become agitated and they can provoke illness.” –Dr. Svoboda About Dr. Robert Svoboda: Dr. Robert Svoboda is the first Westerner ever to graduate from a college of Ayurveda and be licensed to practice Ayurveda in India. During and after his formal Ayurvedic training he was tutored in Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish, Tantra and other forms of classical Indian lore by his mentor, the Aghori Vimalananda. He is the author of twelve books including Prakriti: Your Ayurvedic Constitution and the Aghora series, which discusses his experiences with his mentor during the years 1975 – 1983. In the years since 1986, Dr. Svoboda has traveled extensively, spending three months per year on average in India. He often speaks on Ayurveda, Jyotish, Tantra and allied subjects in locales across the world. Join Dr. Svoboda’s courses, watch the latest video in Dr. Svoboda’s 5 Minutes series on Youtube and follow Dr. Svoboda on Facebook and Instagram for updates, events, and new content. You can also check out www.drsvoboda.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 20, 202637min
Number 4: Ep. 53 – A.I. in the Age of Kali Yuga: A Warning for Humanity
Discussing behavioral manipulation and ideological engineering, Dr. Svoboda outlines our human vulnerability to the real dangers of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.). This time on Living with Reality, Dr. Svoboda offers a critical talk on:How A.I. is one large echo chamber, reflecting humanity back at itselfKeeping Kali Yuga in mind as we navigate A.I.Maintaining awareness of all the layers of realityAsking ChatGPT what serious dangers exist in the context of A.I.Destabilization of institutions and automated cyberattacksEconomic destruction and inequality from uneven wealth distributionThe loss of human agency and behavioral manipulationHow human vulnerability and mental illness make A.I. even more concerningCoercion and ideological engineering from the government/billionaires Using A.I. as a friend, emotional support, or even a romantic partner Losing the ability to create actual human relationships “A.I. is an externalization of the human thought process, an externalization of how humans perceive and project awareness onto the external world. It is returning our collective intentions, fears, biases, etc. back to us in intensified form. It is an echo chamber...we have two mirrors pointed at one another generating images that recede into infinity.” –Dr. Svoboda See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
January 29, 202633min
Number 5: Ep. 29 – The Greatness of Saturn
Dr. Robert Svoboda unearths the unbridled greatness and potent karmic effect that Lord Shani—the planet Saturn—has on our lives. In this crucial episode, Paula Crossfield introduces a talk from Dr. Robert Svoboda illuminating the greatness of Saturn and outlining the practices and vantages we can take to lessen Lord Shani's negative influence on our lives. For deeper insight into Saturn and the Nine Grahas (planets), pick up his translation of The Greatness of Saturn. The reading of this therapeutic myth is an entertaining and direct upaya (method) for cooling the often overwhelming afflictions of Lord Shani. Om Sham Sri Shanicharaya Namaha. Join Dr. Svoboda’s Online Courses & Satsangha for teachings on Ayurveda, Kundalini, the Fire Element, The Ramayana, & The Greatness of Saturn. Sign up today, registration closes May 31st: Learn More See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 09, 202235min