Wise beings who have been the gurus of our gurus, shine the light of Vedanta for us as they pave the path for our learning.

Swami Tapovan Maharaj (1889-1957), also known as Swami Chinmayananda ji 's guru wrote an autobiographical work titled 'Iswara Darshan'. We hear inspiring glimpses from his life interwoven with teachings of Vedanta.

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Vedanta - the River of Wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, writer and a sannyasini.

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How could Sri Krishna, a Sampurna Avataara respond in the way he did to the Gopis? What is the right way of looking at their relationship?

Through some sections of the Bhagavatam (one of the 18 Puranas) we understand and revel even, in the love of the Gopis for Sri Krishna.

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/308-bhakti-the-transformative-love-of-the-gopis-for-sri-krishna-bhagavatam/

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Vedanta - the River of Wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, writer and a sannyasini.

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Dharma is likened to a bull in Bhagavatam, who is now only standing on one leg in Kali Yuga's current age. We hear the story of the Dharma bull and how he lost his other legs because of decline in Dharma across the ages.

While on the one hand, it is a relief to know that the decline in Dharma that we are experiencing has been predicted, it also anchors us in Sanatana Dharma, the eternal way of life, as a framework for our choices and decisions.

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/307-the-dharma-bull-and-its-decline-in-the-4-yugas/

Vedanta - the River of Wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, writer and a sannyasini.

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What is the connection between a book and what you want i.e. self-realisation or enlightenment?

This and more is covered in an important topic – Anubandha chatushtayam, which also means the four fold connection in Vedanta. 

Knowing this guides your moksha pursuit and frees you from confusion.

The transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/why-study-vedanta-if-one-seeks-enlightenment/

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King Bali had created havoc in the three worlds. As the devas approached Sri Vishnu, he incarnated as a mere dwarf, Vamana.

The dialogue between King Bali and Vamana Avataara from Srimad Bhagavatam is an illuminating one of his journey from ego to devotion.

The transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/305-vamana-avatara-and-balis-journey-from-ego-to-devotion/

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Vedanta - the River of Wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, writer and a sannyasini.

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Everyone experiences events in childhood that leave an impression and shape us into who we become.

Vedanta teaches us to see things as IS. This means being objective to one’s past as well.

How can we be objective, perhaps have a pleasant neutrality to the past especially when there are some painful memories sitting there to this day that have not

By seeing how Leela comes to terms with her past, we can easily understand how to apply the process to our life and our past.

The transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/304-how-to-come-to-terms-with-the-past/

This episode may be complemented with - How do negative emotions help us? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkWRJp9jjQU&t=3s

It is not too late to join the course on the Complete Bhagavad Gita, which began in August 2024. Do check out the details, and do not lose an opportunity to transform your life into a blessing through Bhagavan's Divine Song. Details and registration - https://arshavidyananda.in/the-bhagavad-gita-course/

Vedanta - the River of Wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, writer and a sannyasini.

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Among young people these days, it is common to refer to each other as ‘Bro’ meaning a friend, a buddy, someone close like a brother. 

While parent-child relationships often take centre stage in discussions about families, the sibling relationship is

How did siblings relate to each other in our Itihaasas, particularly the Ramayana and Mahabharata? We receive some insights on how they upheld Dharma.

The transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/303-the-sacred-bond-of-siblings-lessons-from-ramayana-and-mahabharata/

Vedanta - the River of Wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, writer and a sannyasini.

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Naraka Chaturdashi is celebrated on the 2nd day of

The transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/302-narakasura-and-16000-wives-of-bhagavan-sri-krishna/

It is not too late to join the course on the Complete Bhagavad Gita, which began in August 2024. Do check out the details, and do not lose an opportunity to transform your life into a blessing through Bhagavan's Divine Song. Details and registration - https://arshavidyananda.in/the-bhagavad-gita-course/

Vedanta - the River of Wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, writer and a sannyasini.

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Asantosha is like most of us. He feels that he 'does not have enough money'.

Devi Lakshmi opens his eyes to all her manifestations and prompts Asantosha to reflect on his life, restoring and celebrating the balance of wealth in his life.

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/301-devi-lakshmi-speaks-to-the-one-who-says-i-dont-have-enough/

It is not too late to join the course on the Complete Bhagavad Gita, which began in August 2024. Do check out the details, and do not lose an opportunity to transform your life into a blessing through Bhagavan's Divine Song. Details and registration - https://arshavidyananda.in/the-bhagavad-gita-course/

Vedanta - the River of Wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, writer and a sannyasini.

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Is your vision of yourself similar to the vision of Vedanta, which sees you as limitless?

Let us listen to an extract from Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati ji's article as he helps us see that all along, one was always the whole.

This being our 300th episode, a special heartfelt thank you for continuing to listen and sitting on the banks of wisdom of Vedanta.

Vedanta - the River of Wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, writer and a sannyasini.

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Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/arshavidyananda