Los mejores podcasts de NARAKA (2024)

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#301 Devi Lakshmi speaks to the one who says 'I don't have enough' 23:29

3d ago23:29

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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-enou…

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#300 You are the Whole 30:16

10d ago30:16

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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 o…

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Lingüa Brütallica - Episode 63: Francesco Paoli of Fleshgod Apocalypse (Rome, Italy) 1:20:01

12d ago1:20:01

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In this episode, we speak to Francesco Paoli of Italian opera metal band, Fleshgod Apocalypse. Fleshgod Apocalypse is well known for composing music that blends elements from romantic and baroque periods, inspired by composers like Bach, Vivaldi and Rossini, with the aggressive instrumentation of classic death metal. Francesco explains how this cre…

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#299 Chant these 32 names of Ma Durga to overcome difficulties 20:54

17d ago20:54

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The word 'Durga' itself means an invincible fortress as well as a difficulty. By chanting these 32 powerful names, each of which starts with Durga, we dwell on the meaning and transform our relationship with Durga/difficulty, for good. Bhakti - The Heart of Wisdom - 1, Starting on 13th October, 2024 - https://www.hua.edu/courses/bhakti-the-heart-of…

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#298 Seeing Devi in ALL Beings 34:46

24d ago34:46

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With a heavy heart and feeling purposeless, a devotee is cleaning her mandir, wiping the murti of Durga. She prays for guidance. Lo behold! Devi Durga appears and teaches her the most important thing. Listen on, in this profound teaching of Devi to her devotee. Soundarya Lahari - 3rd-11th October - Worship Devi by enrolling here - https://arshavidy…

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Lingüa Brütallica - Episode 62: Doug Moore (New York, USA) 2:00:39

26d ago2:00:39

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In this episode, we talk to Doug Moore who is the lyricist for not one but five “weird” metal projects including Seputus, Glorious Depravity, Weeping Sores, Scarcity and Pyrrhon that integrate an “interdisciplinary” approach to the genre. Doug is also the writer of an article entitled “Death Metal English” for Invisible Oranges which we have freque…

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#297 Paying the price for our wrong actions (28 narakas of suffering) 25:13

1M ago25:13

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Any one who commits wrong actions or even crime may escape the law of land but cannot escape the law of Karma presided over by Bhagavan. Such a person will suffer the consequences while living or may actually go tonaraka. The Puranas speak of 28 kinds of narakas of suffering which relate to different kinds of wrong actions committed here on earth. …

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#296 How do (negative) emotions help us? 32:16

1M ago32:16

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What if emotions like anger, sadness, fear, jealousy etc have a purpose - to help rather than harm us? What if emotions whisper wisdom that we are not payingattention to? What if emotions had a voice, what would they say to us? Speaking today are Binding Desire, Anger, Sadness, Fear, Jealousy, Confusion, Arrogance and Guilt .... The podcast transcr…

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#295 How does Ganapati bless and guide us? 26:09

2M ago26:09

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When Bhagavan Ganapati appears, the dejected devotee asks many questions - Why are there so many obstacles in my path? How are you both a placer as well as a remover of obstacles? When life is challenging, how can I still have shraddha and persevere? In response Bhagavan Ganapati blesses and guides the devotee and all of us. The transcript - https:…

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#294 Ganesha and his Powerful 8 Avataras 25:59

2M ago25:59

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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 d…

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Lingüa Brütallica - Episode 61: Xander Bradley of Slimelord (Yorkshire, England) 1:25:45

2M ago1:25:45

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In this episode, we speak to Xander Bradley of “swamp death” band Slimelord. Xander explains that while Slimelord’s earlier EP’s “The Delta Death Sirens”, “Moss Contamination”, and “Insurmountable Peril” all have vocals, these vocals consist of improvised noises rather than written lyrics. And so, in preparation for the release of their first album…

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#293 Happiness is centred on oneself 34:30

2M ago34:30

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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. Not too late to join the course on the Complete Bhagavad Gita which just began on 17th August 2024. Do check o…

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#292 Bala Mukunda Ashtakam (The Beautiful Child form of Sri Krishna) 22:44

2M ago22:44

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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 tran…

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#291 Freedom from Sadness (by Pujya Swami Dayananda ) 19:15

2M ago19:15

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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 th…

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Lingüa Brütallica - Episode 60: Corey, Jade, and Matt of Freedom of Fear (Adelaide, Australia) 1:49:16

3M ago1:49:16

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In this episode we are joined by Corey, Jade, and Matt, of Adelaide's premier melodic death metal outfit - Freedom of Fear. The band describe how, by drawing on fears and fantasies – of space, of vampires, of nothingness, and the impermanence of everything - their lyrics stress the power of nature vis-à-vis the insignificance of humans. To compose …

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#290 Tulsidas (Great Saints of India - Bhakta vijaya) 1:11:03

3M ago1:11:03

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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 Tuls…

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#289 Great Devotees of Shiva (Punitavati and Kannapa - 63 Nayannars) 22:23

3M ago22:23

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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? We hear of two stories - Punitavati and Kannapa from a long time ago who are considered am…

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#288 The Bhagavad Gita - 9 Objections and Reasons to Learn it. 22:54

3M ago22:54

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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 - Objection 1 : The Gita is too ancient and irrelevant to modern life.Objection 2 : I don't have time to study an entire scripture.Objection 3: If I learn the Gita, I …

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Lingüa Brütallica - Episode 59: David Bruno of Summoning the Lich (Missouri, USA) 1:56:44

3M ago1:56:44

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In this episode, we speak to David Bruno about how he creates lyrics for fantasy-driven death metal band, Summoning the Lich. The lyrics that span two albums weave an original linear story, beginning with the creation of the Lich that sets in motion the fall of the fictional Kingdom of Rodor and the darkness that spreads across the land as the Lich…

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#287 Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati ji and his Gurus 26:48

3M ago26:48

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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. We reflect on the words of the Guru of Gurus and bow our heads at the feet of the entire Guru…

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#286 I am NOT the body-mind (the right way to do the enquiry) 25:03

4M ago25:03

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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-t…

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#285 Namdev (Great Saints of India - Bhaktavijaya) 56:55

4M ago56:55

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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, …

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Lingüa Brütallica - Episode 58: Lord Foul and Naraka of Civerous (California, USA) 1:14:09

4M ago1:14:09

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In this episode, we speak to Lord Foul and Naraka about how they lure their listeners into Civerous’ dark and cavernous lyrical maze. The verbal labyrinth concocted by this aptly labelled “tomb doom” project sees listeners descend through gloomy caves where Latinate utterances echo, summoning occult rituals that pay homage to the Mexican heritage o…

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#284 Meditation - 6 Key Myths and Truths (as per Vedanta) 17:59

4M ago17:59

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Meditation or Dhyaanam is an integral part of sadhana of aVedanta student-disciple. Since meditation has entered the mainstream, many wrong ideas abound and hence sincere seekers are denied its many benefits. Is the goal of meditation to empty the mind? Is it meditation if the mind wanders? Will meditation solve all my problems? We explore the answ…

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#283 Forgiving oneself - an open letter 12:01

4M ago12:01

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Our journey of accepting people is incomplete if it leaves the most important person out – oneself. What do you long to hear? What can you say to yourself? An open letter. The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/283-forgiving-oneself-an-open-letter/ Our monthly newsletter - Aarsha Vidya Bharati - Jun 2024| Dharmam Śaraṇam Gacchāmi| Tīrt…

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#282 Simple everyday prayers and practices to divinise your life 27:05

5M ago27:05

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We wrongly think that the big ‘aha’ moments of epiphanies while meditating or during a retreat make us see that life is sacred. Actually, the simple prayers and practices that, we do every day help us appreciate that all of life is sacred. Spread throughout the day, all of these 10-12 shlokas and practices will take less than ten minutes and on top…

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Lingüa Brütallica - Episode 57: Chris Grigg of Woe (New York, USA) 2:05:18

5M ago2:05:18

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Our latest auditory offering brings you an interview with vocalist Chris Grigg of black metal ensemble Woe. Chris explains how, departing from the individual focus of his earlier work, examining mental anguish and depression, Woe's most recent release draws attention to broader threats to humanity, some of which we thought we'd vanquished long ago.…

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#281 Are rituals necessary for our spiritual growth? 28:21

5M ago28:21

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First, we become aware of how we depend on everyday non-religious rituals to provide structure, comfort, and meaning to our lives. Second, we understand why we developed a distaste for religious rituals and Third, we appreciate some of the rituals in Hinduism that help us to discover the inherent sacredness of our lives. The podcast transcript - ht…

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#280 Why YOU are greater than all your achievements. 20:22

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In the endless striving to attain wealth, power and scale the height of pleasure, is there anything that, we tend to overlook? How does the Bhagavad Gita and the Vedic tradition look upon a truly accomplished being? We find out. The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/why-you-are-greater-than-all-your-achievements/ Our latest newsletter…

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#279 Powerful blessings and protection of Lakshmi Narasimha (Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Karavalambam Stotram) 44:49

5M ago44:49

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Is there a stotram (devotional set of verses) composed by Adi Shankaracharya that laments one's helpless condition, seeks divine protection, surrenders to Bhagavan, lays out the stumbling blocks in one's spiritual journey and invokes the urgency of enquiry into samsaara - all at once! It is Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Karavalamba Stotram! Just as Prahlad…

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Lingüa Brütallica - Episode 56: Jeff Young of Weald and Woe (Idaho, USA) 1:37:30

5M ago1:37:30

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In this episode, lyricist Jeff Young leads us on a journey through Weald and Woe's "castle metal". Drawing on his background in theatre, Jeff crafts castle metal lyrics by exploiting black metal's heightened sense of drama and aesthetics to reflect on personal struggles and existential dread within a medieval narrative. His lyrics adopt familiar fa…

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#278 Narasimha 's justice and Prahlada's devotion (a legend of divine protection) 31:41

5M ago31:41

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When there seems no way out of suffering, Bhagavan always appears in the most mysterious of forms to bless his devotees. We see this in the events leading to Hiranyakashipu who determined to kill his son Prahlada, challenges the very existence of God and the 4th manifestation of Vishnu appears as Bhagavan Narasimha. And how! To read the podcast tra…

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#277 Ten key contributions of Adi Shankaracharya to Sanatana Dharma/Hinduism 25:16

6M ago25:16

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That moment when we saw all that is here is one, The harmony that we have built in our relationships with Karma Yoga, The care and connection we feel, because of Vedanta. All of the above is thanks to someone you have n't met in person but who has helped you know and enjoy yourself and the world - Jagadguru Adi Shankacaracharya. What are his 10 key…

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#276 Who shapes your Life journey? You or others? 20:04

6M ago20:04

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Jeeva, a 45-year-old, believes that many key people are to be blamed for his life turning out the way it did. He goes tocourt, hurling accusations at his parents, friends, partner, CEO of his company, and social media. The judge listens to all the witnesses and contributorsto Jeeva's life and pronounces the verdict while giving many life lessons. T…

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Lingüa Brütallica - Episode 55: Brenner Moate of BRAT (Louisiana, USA) 1:14:19

6M ago1:14:19

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In this episode, we interview Brenner Moate of “bimboviolence” outfit, Brat. Looking at Brat’s album covers, decorated with tea and cake, a Pomeranian dog and the iconic Motorola flip phone set against bubblegum pink hues, listeners are poised to anticipate familiar 90s and 2000s pop lyricism. But in speaking with Brenner, we soon learn that this i…

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#275 Hanumat Pancharatnam - its powerful blessings and meaning 26:44

6M ago26:44

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Composed by Jagadguru Adi Shankararachya, Hanumat Pancharatnam is a stotram of five gems in praise of Hanuman, the greatest bhakta/devotee of Bhagavan Rama. Hanuman has become the beloved of all due to his unparalleled courage, power and devotion. When one prays to him, he is very quick to respond, especially as he still roams the earth as one of t…

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#274 Sri Rama Bhujanga Prayata Stotram - its powerful blessing and meaning 34:57

6M ago34:57

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Composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya which makes it all the more special and powerful, Sri Rama Bhujanga PrayataStotram is a set of 26 devotional verses dedicated to Bhagavan Sri Rama. The Stotram beautifully unfolds the unchanging nature of Sri Rama that is Brahman, the limitless being, Sri Rama as Bhagavan and Sri Rama as a relational, deeply loved…

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#273 Why role models are important for our spiritual growth 27:34

7M ago27:34

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Much before we discover Bhagavan through the manystories, prayers and stotrams embedded in the way of life, or even our gurus, we find and look up to our role models. We are constantly influenced by those we admire, aspire to be like, or seek guidance from, whether we are consciously aware of it or not. And so, when our role models are chosen consc…

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Lingüa Brütallica - Episode 54: Jason Peppiatt of Domination Campaign (Hobart, Australia) 1:05:26

7M ago1:05:26

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In this episode we interview returning guest, Jason Peppiatt about his new project, Domination Campaign. In differentiating Domination Campaign from his longstanding work with Psycroptic, Jason explains that, in contrast to Psycroptic’s modern technical death metal approach, Domination Campaign draws on Jason’s traditional death metal background. M…

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#272 How to stop reacting and start responding? 26:37

7M ago26:37

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Very often we tend to react mechanically and then lament - Why did I say or do the wrong thing? Why did I not do/say the right thing? Here are some points to consider based on the Bhagavad Gita so that we start responding thereby increasing our mastery in life. The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/272-how-to-stop-reacting-and-start-r…

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#271 Wisdom teachings by Prahlada, a child-devotee of Narayana (Bhagavatam) 31:35

7M ago31:35

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Prahlada was the son of an asura Hiranyakashipu and due to a set of unique circumstances found himself to be devoted deeply to Bhagavan Narayana. His bhakti, devotion was so steadfast that all attempts to dissuade him including attempts to kill him did not work. What wisdom did he share with his own father and his friends? We look into it, through …

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#270 Which is the best yajna or sadhana in the Gita (Part 2 of 2) 28:24

7M ago28:24

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In part 1 we heard about some of the different sadhanas/religious disciplines mentioned in the Gita. Bhagavan helps us see what these can achieve and what they cannot and explains why jnana yajna is the best yajna or sadhana. This is part two of a two part series on sadhanas/yajnas. Podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/270-which-is-the-b…

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Lingüa Brütallica - Episode 53: Ross Sewage of Exhumed, Impaled and Ghoul (California, USA) 2:09:53

7M ago2:09:53

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In this episode our guest, Ross Sewage, talks to us about his lyrics for Exhumed and Impaled, and speculates on the lyricism of Ghoul - a band that he is familiar with, but definitely not a member of. Sketching the lyrical landscape of each work, Ross explains how Impaled probes the space between life and death, detailing grotesque medical experime…

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#269 Which is the best yajna or sadhana in the Gita? Part 1 of 2 21:23

8M ago21:23

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Although many claims about the efficacy of different sadhanas/religious disciplines are made, the Bhagavad Gita surprises us by telling us the best yajna. In the fourth chapter, Bhagavan reveals other sadhanas/yajnas and helps us see what they can achieve and what they cannot. This is part one of a two part series on sadhanas. Podcast transcript - …

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#268 Shiva Panchakshara Stotram - its meaning and blessing 30:59

8M ago30:59

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In composing this stotram of five verses Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya relates the five syllables - na-ma-shi-va-ya , to Bhagavan Shiva’s glories and his unchanging nature. He initiates us into chanting the mantra and also evokes a sweet surrender in us. The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/268-shiva-panchakshara-stotram-its-meaning-a…

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#267 Shiva maanasa puja - a loving mental puja offering 28:45

8M ago28:45

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Composed by Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya, this set of five verses highlights the power of offering puja with just your mind. This is not a substitute for a regular puja rather an addition to make one's bhakti and absorption deeper. First, we hear the story of the origins of the Hridyaleeshwarar temple in Chennai and its connection with a sadhu'…

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Lingüa Brütallica - Episode 52: Will Smith of Afterbirth (Long Island, USA) 1:49:12

8M ago1:49:12

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In this episode we chronicle Will Smith’s work with diverse death metal projects including Artificial Brain, Biolich, Reeking Aura, and most recently, Afterbirth. Departing from death metal’s love affair with gore, many of Will’s lyrics capture images of mental illness, invasive insects, and filth. Though such scenes would not be out of place in yo…

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#266 I am the witness-consciousness of the 3 states of experience 27:50

8M ago27:50

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We love and thrive on our experiences and crave for more. Vedanta helps us question if experience is indeed our reality. Through an enquiry into the three states of experience - waking, dream and deep sleep, we discover the unchanging I that is present in all experiences but untouched by all experiences. Sounds like a contradiction? It is the un-ne…

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#265 Sharada (Saraswati) stotram - its meaning and powerful blessing 25:55

9M ago25:55

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The vision of Vedanta is that you are Brahman, the limitless being. It is not possible to see this wisdom without the grace of Brahman himself or herself as Bhagavati. It is not possible to see this wisdom without seeing the world as a manifestation of Brahman. And so we worship the wisdom and intelligence permeating the world as Devi Sharada or Sa…

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#264 The What, Why and How of a Tirthayatra (Hindu pilgrimage)? 28:41

9M ago28:41

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Every year, practising Hindus undertake a pilgrimage to sacred sites, temples, rivers, mountains, lakes and places considered energetically more potent with the presence ofdevatas and Rishis and hence their blessings. A tirthayatra (pilgrimage) is different from a vacation in which we expect and seek comfort and convenience. What are the reasons we…

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