DDV: Verse 7
Introduction to the course: We are experiencing a identity crisis. This crisis expresses in a way that even thought we want and need infinity, we have a sense of finitude. We can come out of this crisis by being in…
Prema P
He is MINE
When the ends are clear, the means become clear. When the end is not clear, neither is the means. In the study of Bhakti, there are two frameworks – Shanta Bhakti — when we have the feeling that ‘I am…
AGC Class Notes from Week 17 — January 23, 2020
Class Notes by Sharmila In Srimad Bhagavad Gita, after Bhagavan Krishna finishes teaching Arjuna all that is to be known, gives one more thought and He says, “Sarva Dharman Parityajya” ! This means — “All that I have taught so…
Meditation in Life RAWs
Reflection Adventure of the Week. Please share your thoughts and reflections below in the comments. December 2019 Dec 10, 2019 — RAM for the winter breakThere are 26 chapters in the text Meditation & Life. Read a chapter of the…
Bhagavan’s Grace
Vivekji started by sharing a new prayer that humanity most definitely needs today. Here’s the translation – May the multiverse be healthy and happy. May those who are agitated or mean be peaceful and cheerful. When we come across a…
AGC Class Notes from Week 16— January 16, 2020
Class Notes by Bhargavi The difference between people who live by the philosophy of “Might is right” (Live and let die) and those who live by the philosophy “Right is might” (Live and let live) is culture! More cultured people…
AGC Class Notes from Week 15 – January 9, 2020
Class Notes by Sharmila The word Krishna when taken literally means black, because Bhagavan Krishna’s skin color is dark like the rain cloud. The implied meaning of “Krishna” is “the one who attracts”. What is attractive of Bhagavan Krishna is…
Gateway to Moksha
Eating is a sadhana. Even foods are categorized by gunas, like sattvik foods, tamasik foods. Eating is a culture and we are supposed to eat a balanced composition of foods. However, is this attention to food causing us to be…
AGC Class Notes from Week 12, 13 and 14- December 12, 2019
Class notes by Bhargavi We study the scriptures, is Sadhya. The Goal of life is to “Be Happiness”. There should be no other purpose to studying the scriptures, else we are in a game of dilution. The means to achieving…
Preeti — Being Accepting
We started class with Vivekji asking us a riddle — “What do you see everywhere and helps you see everywhere?” Vivekji gave us a clue and told us you see it when you’re brushing your teeth. The answer is a mirror.…