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॥ विवेकचूडामणि ॥ … Vivekacūḍāmaṇi … by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 134, Aug 19, 2026. Q&A before class Dipti’s Question on Māyā, Mithyā, and Ātmā Dipti raised a fundamental question about the nature of reality, asking what constitutes the real essence of the human body beyond its physical elements. She inquired about the relationship between Māyā (dependent existence), Mithyā …

॥ विवेकचूडामणि ॥ – … Vivekacūḍāmaṇi … by Acharya Tadany, Aug 19, 2026. Summary The All-Pervading Ātmā Acharya Tadany explained the key verse: “Yasya sannidhimātreṇa dehendriyamanodhiyaḥ vartante prīritā iva” — meaning that because of the mere presence (sannidhi) of the all-pervading Ātmā, all the inert organs (body, sense organs, mind, and intellect) function as though activated by it. Organs and …

॥ विवेकचूडामणि ॥ … Vivekacūḍāmaṇi … Summary – Class 132 By Acharya Tadany, Aug 12, 2026. Summary The class began with Acharya Tadany addressing technical disconnection issues that had occurred during Vivekacūḍāmaṇi classes, humorously attributing them to the “high energy levels” present when discussing such profound topics. This lighthearted moment set the stage for deep philosophical inquiry. Consciousness as Witness: …

॥ विवेकचूडामणि ॥ – … Vivekacūḍāmaṇi … Summary – Class 131 For Vivekacūḍāmaṇi, by Acharya Tadany Aug 5, 2026. Summary śloka 128 of Vivekacūḍāmaṇi Ācārya Tadany began the class by reciting and introducing śloka 128 from Vivekacūḍāmaṇi: yena viśvam idaṃ vyāptaṃ yaṃ na vyāpnoti kiñcana ābhā-rūpam idaṃ sarvaṃ yam bhāntyanubhātyayam Ācārya Tadany noted that there are two possible readings in …

॥ तत्त्व बोध ॥ … Tattva Bodha … By Acharya Tadany AI Summary – Class 55, Aug 3, 2025 Summary Jīva-Īśvara Aikyam — The Core Teaching of the Upaniṣads Acharya Tadany introduced the fourth topic of Tattva Bodha, which represents the essence of all Upaniṣadic teaching: Jīva-Īśvara Aikyam — the oneness between the individual (Jīva) and God (Īśvara), also called …

Vivekacūḍāmaṇi – Class 130, by Acharya Tadany The Self-Evident Nature of Consciousness and the Hierarchy of Its Manifestation July 29, 2026 Q&A – Before Class: The Self-Evident Nature of Consciousness (Ātman) The session began with a question from Dipti, who asked what it means for the Self (ātman) to be “evident” in the waking state. Acharya Tadany explained that consciousness …

Vivekacūḍāmaṇi – Summary, by Acharya Tadany Class 129Date: July 22, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued the exploration of the nature of the Self (Ātmā) and consciousness, drawing from Śaṅkarācārya’s profound teachings. The Three States of Experience (Avasthā Traya) Ātmā manifests consistently across all three states of human experience: Jāgrat (Waking) — Conscious awareness during daily activities. Svapna (Dream) …

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 …