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  • Nirvana Shatkam Verse 5- atma jnyani s view on death, jati, relationships, explained in English
    This 7 part seriesof Adishankaracharya’s composition, the Atma/ Nirvana Shatakam is explained in in a simple manner, bringing forth the profound knowledge of Vedanta to everyone. Vedanta is the journey to understand the true nature of man.It gives us a clear perspective of life and it’s meaning.This shloka encapsulates Vedanta into 6 verses, this video describes the 5th verse. This is part 6of a 7 part series.This is a composition which explores and explains the nature of our true Self, the Aatman. This 6th part of the series, looks in detail at verse 5. In the first 2 verses he says that the mind, sense organs, elements, life force, body and it’s functions, are not true nature of the atman. He continues in the 3 rd and 4th verse by telling us what the soul’s nature is, as an Aatma-jnyaani, one who has already discovered and experienced the soul. In this 5th verse, he talks about the soul as the only existence, to the exclusion of all others.The complete topic in text format can be seen at:https://vedikheritageblog.wordpress.com/popular-shlokas/nirvana-shatkam/
    6 min
  • Nirvaana Shatkam: Verse 4- Punya, Papa, Raga, Dvesha, experience of Atma jnyani, in English
    Adishankaracharya’s composition Atma/ Nirvana Shatakam is explained in this 7 part series in a simple manner, bringing forth the profound knowledge of Vedanta to everyone. This is a composition which explores and explains the nature of our true Self, the Aatman. This 4th part of Nirvana shatkam series looks in detail at verse 3. In the first 2 verses he says that the mind, sense organs, elements, life force, body and it’s functions, are not true nature of the atman. He continues in the 3 rd verse by telling us what the soul’s nature is, as an Aatma-jnyaani, one who has already discovered and experienced the soul. In this 4th verse, he talks about the detached nature of the atmajnyani’s soul. He says that even the most fundamental laws of nature & creation do not affect a self-realised soul. The complete topic in text format can be seen at:https://vedikheritageblog.wordpress.com/popular-shlokas/nirvana-shatkam/
    10 min
  • Nirvaana Shatkam Verse 3- Shad Ripu or Arishad varga, Purusharthas explained in English
    Adishankaracharya’s composition Atma/ Nirvana Shatakam is explained in this 7 part series in a simple manner, bringing forth the profound knowledge of Vedanta to everyone. This is a composition which explores and explains the nature of our true Self, the Aatman. This 4th part of Nirvana shatkam series looks in detail at verse 3. In the first 2 verses he says that the mind, sense organs, elements, life force, body and it’s functions, are not true nature of the atman. He continues in this 3 rd verse by telling us what the soul’s nature is, as an Aatma-jnyaani, one who has already discovered and experienced the soul.The complete topic in text format can be seen at:https://vedikheritageblog.wordpress.com/popular-shlokas/nirvana-shatkam/
    9 min
  • Nirvana Shatkam verse 2: Pranas, Vayus , Dhatus , Koshas, Karmendriyas explained in English
    Adishankaracharya’s composition Atma/ Nirvana Shatakam is explained in this 7 part series in a simple manner, bringing forth the profound knowledge of Vedanta to everyone. This is a composition which explores and explains the nature of our true Self, the Aatman. This 3rd part of Nirvana shatkam series looks in detail at verse 2. In Verse 1, Shankaracharya tells us that neither the mind, nor the sense organs, nor the elements, are our true self. In this 2nd verse, Shankaracharya explores the nature of the body, and the organs of various functions, questioning if they are the nature of the atma. The complete topic in text format can be seen at:https://vedikheritageblog.wordpress.com/popular-shlokas/nirvana-shatkam/
    8 min
  • Nirvana Shatkam : Verse 1. Negating Antahkarana, sense organs, elements
    Adishankaracharya’s composition Atma/ Nirvana Shatakam is explained in this 7 part series in a simple manner, bringing forth the profound knowledge of Vedanta to everyone. India has been the proud mother of many enlightened saints, and Shree Adishankaracharya holds a special place due to his extensive work in reviving and spreading the word of the Vedas in India when Hinduism was on a decline. He composed innumerable shlokas, some as devotional poems and others as vedantic treatises. This composition puts the whole concept of our being, in six verses, easily understood by all and at the same time replete with deep philosophy. This is the 1st verse of this 6 verse composition. The complete topic in text format can be seen at:https://vedikheritageblog.wordpress.com/popular-shlokas/nirvana-shatkam/
    9 min
  • Introducing Adi Shankaracharya's Nirvaana Shatkam : what is Soul+ What is Brahman in Hinduism
    Shree Adishankaracharya’s composition Atma/ Nirvana Shatkam is explained in this 7 part series in a simple manner, bringing forth the profound knowledge of Vedanta to everyone. India has been the proud mother of many enlightened saints, and Shree Adishankaracharya holds a special place due to his extensive work in reviving and spreading the word of the Vedas in India when Hinduism was on a decline. He composed innumerable shlokas, some as devotional poems and others as vedantic treatises. This composition puts the whole concept of our being, in six verses, easily understood by all and at the same time replete with deep philosophy. This first part is an introduction both, to the composer as well as his composition.The complete topic in text format can be seen at:https://vedikheritageblog.wordpress.com/popular-shlokas/nirvana-shatkam/
    7 min
  • Sanskrit shlokas on Sri Lakshmi Devi; Lyrics in English & Devnagri.

    Learn or simply listen to these simple Sanskrit verses in praise of the Goddess of Prosperity, Health and Auspiciousness. On this festive occasion of Navaratri the Goddess is worshipped along with Durga Devi and Sarasvati Devi.

    And during Deepavali, the Goddess is worshipped along with Lord Ganesha, Goddess Sarasvati and Kubera-god of wealth.These verses are excerpts from the Shree Suktam and Lakshmi ashtottaram, very important chants in the praise of the Goddess of Wealth and Well-being. May the Goddess bless us all with her Grace and Abundance.


    3 min
  • Meaning of Mahaganesha Pancharathnam by Sri Adi Shankaracharya. Lyrics in English, & Devanagari.

    A composition by the 8th century Poet/Philosopher Saint Sri Adi Shankaracharya, this is a very popular stotra in Southern parts of India. 

    Pancharatna means 5 gems, usually denotes 5 verses in the praise of a deity.  Sri Shankaracharya is renowned for his revival of the Hindu faith and the establishment of the 6 popular faiths. At a time when there were over 2oo different faiths and practices around India, he amalgamated the practices and “established 6 main Sects”- Shan-matha-stapanam. The 6 Sects since followed are:

    1. Sauryam -Surya Worship
    2. Gānapatyam - Ganesha worship
    3. Shaivam - Shiva Worship
    4. Shāktam - Devi Worship
    5. Vaishnavam - Vishnu Worship 
    6. Kaumāram - Karthikeya Worship

     Sri Shankaracharya also composed famous works of poetry in praise of these main deities. This is one such composition.

    24 min
  • Ganesha Pancharatnam Verse 6/6 :Learn the powerful chant.(lyrics in English, Hindi & Tamizh).

     Sri Ganesha is seen as the Lord who defeats all Obstacles, the one who is worshipped before all other deities, the son of Shiva and Parvati, the Lord of Wisdom and Intellect. This is an opportunity for you to learn this beautiful composition by Sri Adi Shankaracharya, with easy step by step instructions one verse at a time.  

    A composition by the 8th century Poet/Philosopher Saint Sri Adi Shankaracharya, this is a very popular stotra in Southern parts of India. 

    Pancharatna means 5 gems, usually denotes 5 verses in the praise of a deity.  Sri Shankaracharya is renowned for his revival of the Hindu faith and the establishment of the 6 popular faiths. At a time when there were over 2oo different faiths and practices around India, he amalgamated the practices and “established 6 main Sects”- Shan-matha-stapanam. The 6 Sects since followed are:

    1. Sauryam -Surya Worship
    2. Gānapatyam - Ganesha worship
    3. Shaivam - Shiva Worship
    4. Shāktam - Devi Worship
    5. Vaishnavam - Vishnu Worship 
    6. Kaumāram - Karthikeya Worship

      7.  Sri Shankaracharya also composed famous works of poetry in praise of these main deities. This is one such composition.

      4 min
    7. Ganesha Pancharatnam Verse 5/6 :Learn the powerful chant .(lyrics in English, Hindi & Tamizh).

      Desc: Sri Ganesha is seen as the Lord who defeats all Obstacles, the one who is worshipped before all other deities, the son of Shiva and Parvati, the Lord of Wisdom and Intellect. This is an opportunity for you to learn this beautiful composition by Sri Adi Shankaracharya, with easy step by step instructions one verse at a time.

      A composition by the 8th century Poet/Philosopher Saint Sri Adi Shankaracharya, this is a very popular stotra in Southern parts of India. 

      Pancharatna means 5 gems, usually denotes 5 verses in the praise of a deity.  Sri Shankaracharya is renowned for his revival of the Hindu faith and the establishment of the 6 popular faiths. At a time when there were over 2oo different faiths and practices around India, he amalgamated the practices and “established 6 main Sects”- Shan-matha-stapanam. The 6 Sects since followed are:

      1. Sauryam -Surya Worship
      2. Gānapatyam - Ganesha worship
      3. Shaivam - Shiva Worship
      4. Shāktam - Devi Worship
      5. Vaishnavam - Vishnu Worship 
      6. Kaumāram - Karthikeya Worship

       Sri Shankaracharya also composed famous works of poetry in praise of these main deities. This is one such composition.


      4 min

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