Tag Archives: anatma

Vivekacūḍāmaṇi – Summary, by Acharya Tadany Class 128Date: July 15, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany introduced the nature of consciousness (ātmā) and its relationship to the body, mind, and various states of experience. Five Fundamental Capsules of Vedānta Acharya Tadany emphasized five essential principles students should remember: Consciousness is not a part, product, or property of the body. Consciousness …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 2, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 50Date: July 10, 2025 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued exploring Krishna’s teachings, focusing on the distinction between Ātmā and Anātmā, and the ethical framework of dharma. Ātmā vs Anātmā Krishna teaches the fundamental distinction between the eternal Ātmā (the immortal soul) and the temporary physical body. The Ātmā …

Vivekacūḍāmaṇi – Summary, by Acharya Tadany Class 127Date: July 8, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany concluded the discussion on anātmā (the not-self) and introduced the next major topic: the nature of Paramātmā (the Supreme Self). Concluding the Discussion of Anātmā (Ślokas 122–123) Śaṅkarācārya completes his elaborate analysis by stating that the entire universe — including the gross, subtle, and …

Tattva Bodha – Summary, by Acharya Tadany Class 51Date: July 6, 2025 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued the profound topic of Jīva-Īśvara Aikyam, reviewing the three components of the individual and the cosmic being, and emphasizing the shift from duality to non-duality. Sanskrit Pronunciation: The Five Places of Sound Production Before the main teaching, Acharya Tadany provided guidance on …

Vivekacūḍāmaṇi – Summary, by Acharya Tadany Class 126Date: July 1, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued the analysis of anātmā (the not-self) through śloka 122, presenting Śaṅkarācārya’s systematic framework and addressing the Sāṅkhya philosophical background. The 24 Tattvās (Sāṅkhya Framework) Śaṅkarācārya adopts the Sāṅkhya system of 24 principles (caturviṃśati tattvāni) with important Vedāntic modifications: Māyā (also called Mūla-Prakṛti, Avyakta, …

Vivekacūḍāmaṇi – Summary, by Acharya Tadany Class 125Date: June 24, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued the detailed analysis of anātmā (the not-self) based on śloka 122 of the Vivekacūḍāmaṇi, providing a systematic and hierarchical framework for discriminating between the Self and everything that is not the Self. Hierarchical Framework of Anātmā Śaṅkarācārya presents a complete ontological map of …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 2, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 47Date: June 19, 2025 In this class, Acharya Tadany presented one of the most fundamental teachings of the Bhagavad Gītā: the clear distinction between Ātmā (the true Self) and Anātmā (the not-self / body-mind complex), along with the revolutionary insight of Ātmā Jñānam (Self-knowledge) as the ultimate solution to …

Vivekacūḍāmaṇi – Summary, by Acharya Tadany Class 124Date: June 17, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued the analysis of suṣupti avasthā (deep sleep state) from śloka 121 and brought the long discussion on anātmā (not-self) to a powerful conclusion. Deep Sleep State (Suṣupti Avasthā) In deep sleep: The intellect (buddhi) remains in bīja rūpam (seed form). All cognitive functions …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 2Summary – Class 42Date: May 15, 2025In this class, Acharya Tadany beautifully explained verse 22 of the Bhagavad Gītā, using profound analogies to clarify the eternal nature of the Self and the temporary nature of the body.The Clothing AnalogyJust as a person discards old, worn-out clothes and puts on new ones, the eternal jīva (individual soul) …

Bhagavad Gītā Chapter 2, Class 41. Summary.By Acharya Tadany April 24, 2025In this profound class, Acharya Tadany continued unfolding the essential vision of ātmā, drawing students deeper into the distinction between the Self and the body-mind complex.The class began with the fundamental nature of ātmā as eternal, all-pervading, indestructible, and ever the experiencer, never an object of experience. A central …