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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 …

Tattva Bodha – Summary, by Acharya Tadany Class 48Date: June 15, 2025 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued the fourth major topic — Jīva-Īśvara Aikyam — presenting a clear framework of the different levels of consciousness and the nature of the universe as an ordered cosmos. Three Levels of Consciousness Acharya Tadany introduced the following terminology: Original Consciousness (OC): The …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 6, Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 220Date: June 10, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany explored the different levels of Bhaktiḥ (devotion) and addressed a deep philosophical question about the apparent divisions in spiritual understanding. Levels of Bhakti (Devotion) Lower / Initial Forms of Bhakti: Worship of God with specific form and attributes Devotion directed toward …

Tattva Bodha – Summary, by Acharya Tadany Class 47Date: June 8, 2025 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued the fourth major topic of Tattva Bodha: Jīva-Īśvara Aikyam — the oneness of the individual consciousness and the universal consciousness. Review of the Four Topics of Tattva Bodha Qualifications for Vedānta study (sādhana-catuṣṭayam) Analysis of the Individual (vyaṣṭi vicāra) – the three …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 6, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 219Date: June 2, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany focused on the importance of assimilating Vedāntic knowledge into one’s life and explained the progressive levels of understanding the nature of consciousness (ātmā). Assimilation of Knowledge True spiritual growth requires more than intellectual understanding. Acharya Tadany emphasized that one must …

Tattva Bodha – Summary, by Acharya Tadany Class 46Date: June 1, 2025 In this class, Acharya Tadany addressed a deeply practical question from a student and then introduced one of the most important topics in Vedānta: the nature of Jīva (individual consciousness) and Īśvara (universal consciousness). Question Before Class: Seeing the Self in Difficult People A student asked how one …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 2, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 44Date: May 31, 2025 In this class, Acharya Tadany offered a deep exploration of the nature of consciousness (ātmā) and shared practical wisdom on how this understanding can transform everyday relationships, particularly with parents. The Nature of Consciousness Acharya Tadany explained the fundamental characteristics of the Self as taught …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 6, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 218Date: May 26, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany offered a deep and practical exploration of nididhyāsanam (Vedāntic meditation/contemplation), reframing it as a process of removing mental obstacles rather than creating peace or happiness. Core Teaching: Meditation as Obstacle Removal Using the powerful Water Tap Analogy, Acharya Tadany explained …

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 40 Summary Ātmā: Akartā and Abhoktā – The Actionless Witness Acharya Tadany | April 16, 2025 In this deeply clarifying class on Sāṅkhya Yoga, Acharya Tadany focused on one of the most liberating teachings of the Bhagavad Gītā: the true nature of ātmā as akartā (non-doer) and abhoktā (non-experiencer). Core Teaching: Ātmā is Neither …