Did you know that in different cosmic ages, Bhagavan Ganesha appeared as 8 Avataras to vanquish asuras and re-establish Dharma.

We listen to the stories from the Ganesha Purana and Mudgala Purana about how these asuras like Krodhasura (embodiment of anger), Matsarasura (embodiment of jealousy) were defeated thereby revelling in and abiding in our devotion to Bhagavan Ganesha.

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/294-ganesha-and-his-8-powerful-avataras/

For a deep dive of 6 hours into the glory of Ganapati, you may access 'The Meaning of Ganapati Atharvasheersha Upanishad' recorded in a Vedanta camp - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj3tpXdGtTA&list=PL5vNI4hvD69qTw7CyTwobeSbBcoada0TW

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

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Does happiness lie in a person, situation or a thing? If so, the person, situation or thing should always make me happy! But this is not our experience.

Here is an excerpt from Pujya Swami Dayananda ji 's unfolding of this important topic.

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

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In an interesting turn of events in the midst of a deluge, Rishi Markandeya was blessed with the vision of Sri Krishna in the child form resting on a banyan leaf. What did he see and what did he understand?

Through the eight verses of the Bala Mukunda Ashtakam, we discover and revel in the joy of Sri Krishna's beautiful child form.

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/292-bala-mukunda-ashtakam-the-beautiful-child-form-of-sri-krishna/

Not too late to join the course on the Complete Bhagavad Gita which just began on 17th 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.

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

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We can be free from sadness only when we understand what we are bound by. Through this exquisite unfolding of words by Pujya Swami Dayananda ji we see the truth clearly!

What better way to celebrate India's independence and Pujya Swamiji 's birthday of 15th August than to revel in the brilliance of his teaching on freedom!

Our upcoming course on the Complete Bhagavad Gita starts on 17th 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.

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

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As soon as people across the world chant the Hanuman Chalisa they find themselves rejuvenated with bhakti and shakti. Such is its power and greatness. And yet few know that it was composed by Sant Tulsidas who also composed the Sri Ramcharitmanas.

As we approach his birth anniversary on 11th August this year, we hear of some key events of Sant Tulsidas's life and some lovely poetry from Sri Mahipati who wrote the Bhakta Vijaya about the Great Saints of India.

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/290-tulsidas-great-saints-of-india-bhaktavijaya/

Our upcoming course on the Complete Bhagavad Gita starts on 17th 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.

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

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According to the Hindu calendar, the month of Shravan, which falls between July and August, is considered highly auspicious for the worship of Bhagavan Shiva.

How did the great Shiva devotees relate to Bhagavan Shiva? What changed in their lives, as a result?

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/290-great-devotees-of-shiva-punitavati-and-kannapa-63-nayanars/

Our upcoming course on the Complete Bhagavad Gita starts on 17th 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.

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

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Simple and straightforward answers to commonly raised objections to learning the Bhagavad Gita, a profound dialogue that will transform your life.

Some of the objections answered are -

The transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/288-the-bhagavad-gita-9-objections-and-reasons-to-learn-it/

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 Hindu monk.

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In the book 'Swami Dayananda Saraswati - Contributions and Writings' by Sheela Balaji, there are very deeply moving extracts of Pujya Swami Dayananda ji speaking of Swami Sivananda ji, Swami Chinmayananda ji, Swami Pranavananda ji and Swami Taranananda ji.

Join our new course starting on 16th July 2024 - Manoshakti - Mind Mastery with Meditations - https://arshavidyananda.in/manoshakti-mind-mastery-with-meditations/

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

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I am not the body-mind.

If this statement is understood incorrectly, then it can lead to dissociation and wanting to abandon responsibilities.

We understand the right way to do the enquiry into reality through the dialogue between the student and teacher.

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/286-i-am-not-the-body-mind-the-right-way-to-do-the-enquiry/

Announcing our new course - Manoshakti - Mind Mastery with Meditations - https://arshavidyananda.in/manoshakti-mind-mastery-with-meditations/

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

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Like Arjuna (in the Gita), we too wonder - How do wise people, talk, walk and live?

More than 200 years ago, Sri Mahipati wrote about the 'Stories of Great Saints of India' in his book, 'Bhakta vijaya' (the Victory of the devotee).

Within each story of more than 21 saints are some details of their lives, rich poetic imagery that thrills the heart, some cultural practices, different places that dot the sacred geography of Bharat but mostly a devotion that bathes our hearts.   

On this Ekadashi, we embark on a journey to learn more about Sant Namdev, who lived from 1270 to 1350.

Jai Vitthal! Jai Vitthal!

The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/286-namdev-great-saints-of-india-bhaktavijaya/

Announcing our new course - Manoshakti - Mind Mastery with Meditations - https://arshavidyananda.in/manoshakti-mind-mastery-with-meditations/

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

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