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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 …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 2, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 49Date: July 3, 2025 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued the teaching on the nature of the Self (Ātmā Svarūpam), exploring Krishna’s three-level approach to teaching and the importance of ethical principles in spiritual life. Ātmā and the Physical Body Krishna teaches the fundamental distinction between the eternal Ātmā …

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 …