Reflections Along The Way

How does the readjustment of the mind happen? What are the signs of a readjusted mind? What is the goal of meditation?

Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda that guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta.

Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend listening to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding.

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What tips can be used to maintain concentration of the mind? What is samādhi? How do we make sure we have success in meditation?

Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda that guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta.

Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend listening to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding.

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What are the steps to practice Meditation?

Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda that guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta.

Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend listening to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding.

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What is meditation? How do we prepare ourselves for meditation? Why is preparation needed?

Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta.

Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding.

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What are the six qualities that are to be cultivated psychologically to progress spiritually? What is Mumukshutva and why does a spiritual aspirant need that?

Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta.

Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding.

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How do we measure spiritual progress? What is Sādhanā? What qualities are to be cultivated to progress spiritually?

Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta.

Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding.

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How does a person of wisdom act in this world? How does he see the world? How does he see his relationship with the world?

Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta.

Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding.

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What is our relationship to Om, the Supreme Reality? What determines this relationship? 

Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta.

Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding.

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What causes us to forget our real nature and mistake ourselves to be this limited entity? How do we overcome rajas and tamas to develop the sattvic component in us? How does that help in our spiritual evolution?

Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta.

Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding.

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If Brahman is really our nature as Vedanta asserts, then why do we feel so limited and finite? What is māyā?

Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta.

Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding.

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