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Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 2, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 51Date: July 17, 2025 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued exploring Krishna’s teachings, focusing on the two types of wrongdoing (pāpam) and the consequences of inaction, particularly in relation to dharma. Two Types of Wrongdoing (Pāpam) Acharya Tadany explained Krishna’s teaching about two fundamental types of wrongdoing: Commission (pravṛtti …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 4, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 188Date: July 16, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany delivered an extensive discourse on the Vedic concept of yajña (sacred rituals and disciplined practices) as taught in the Bhagavad Gītā, emphasizing its relevance for modern living. Understanding Yajña Acharya Tadany clarified that yajña is not merely external ritual but …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 2, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 50Date: July 10, 2025 In this class, Acharya Tadany explored the nature of the hyperactive mind and the extreme difficulty of controlling it, using Arjuna’s situation as a case study. The Nature of a Restless Mind Acharya Tadany explained that the mind (manas) is inherently hyperactive and constantly spinning. …

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 …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 4, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 187Date: July 9, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued the teaching on yajña (spiritual disciplines) and addressed important questions regarding karma and rebirth. Understanding Yajña Acharya Tadany clarified that yajña means any spiritual discipline or sacred act performed with the right intention. For an action to qualify as …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 6, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 224Date: July 7, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany focused on the practical challenges of meditation practice and the common difficulties faced by intermediate spiritual seekers. The Four Main Obstacles in Meditation Acharya Tadany systematically explained the four primary hindrances (vighnas) that practitioners commonly encounter: Laya — Dullness or …

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 …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 4, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 186Date: July 2, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued the teaching on the twelve yajñas (spiritual disciplines), with special focus on the final one: Āhāra Niyama Yajña (the discipline of regulated eating). The Twelve Yajñas Acharya Tadany reviewed the twelve spiritual offerings outlined in the Bhagavad Gītā, each …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 6, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 223Date: June 30, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany addressed the common obstacles faced during Vedāntic meditation and clarified the role of spiritual qualifications (sādhana catuṣṭaya) in overcoming them. The Four Main Obstacles to Meditation Acharya Tadany detailed four primary obstacles (vighnas) that practitioners commonly encounter: Laya — Dullness …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 2, Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 48Date: June 26, 2025 In this class, Acharya Tadany presented one of the most profound teachings on the nature of the Self (Ātmā Svarūpam), using powerful analogies and addressing the universal human search for fulfillment. The Karṇa Analogy Acharya Tadany used the story of Karṇa from the Mahābhārata to illustrate …