March 10, 2022 – Class Notes by Prema Palaniappan Introduction We have engaged in an average of about 19 years of secular schooling. In Bhagavad Gita, before Bhagavan Krishna teaches contemplation, he says that one must feel jñāna, vijñāna, tṛiptātmā. …
March 3, 2022 – Class Notes by Siddharth Kashinath Introduction How do you know that you are practicing yoga? What does teaching yoga entail? Yogeshwara, Bhagavan Krishna, the original teacher of yoga has shared: sarva sankalpa sanyasi – renouncing, dis-identifying…
February 24, 2022 – Class Notes by Juie Deo Introduction What percentage of our thoughts are directed towards our individuality, family, community, and society? Individuality has an identical form and name. Family has the same last name, typically. A community…
February 17, 2022 – Class Notes by Rahul Kuppachhi Introduction In simple psychology, humans have six simple emotions. These emotions are Anger Disgust Fear Joy Sadness Surprise In simple psychology, when one accepts these six emotions by establishing that they…
February 10, 2022 – Class Notes by Prema Palaniappan Introduction The intelligence quotient (IQ) is a measure used to earn respect from others. The spiritual quotient (SQ) is a measure of how much we respect ourselves. Between the two, there…
February 3, 2022 – Class Notes by Siddharth Kashinath Introduction If you are an employer, an organizer or leader, or someone who works with people, what quality would you want in a person to fulfill a certain position? An ordinary…
January 27, 2022 – Class Notes by Rahul Kuppachhi Introduction Our course is not a hack. A hack is a short-term strategy that only lasts temporarily. Our course is essentially a time for reflection because whatever we reflect on we…
January 20, 2022 – Class Notes by Juie Deo Introduction Moksha is to be free in virtues. For example, when we are with an individual who is bugging us and we endure, we are free. Another way to look at…
January 13, 2022 – Class Notes by Prema Palaniappan Introduction One of our main utsavas is Mahashivratri. Bhagavan Shiva has a crescent moon in his hair. Often, it is described as a crooked moon, but because Bhagavan Shiva wears it,…
December 16, 2021 – Class Notes by Siddharth Kashinath Introduction: In Shrimad Bhagavatam, Bhagvan Krishna shares an analysis of Bhaktas. Let us analyze what kind of ‘Bhakta’ / devotee we are: Saamanya Bhakta: Is a devotee who feels Divine Presence…
