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By Acharya TadanyPublished in the Diário de Santa Maria, March 12, 2026. Courage is a subtle value and, for that very reason, easily misinterpreted. In many circumstances, what presents itself as courage is nothing more than recklessness, impulsivity, or a refined form of inner blindness. For example, when an action is born from prejudice, ignorance, or a limited view of …

Acharya TadanyMorning MeditationPune, 1 Mar 2026. And so, what they passed on to us what I call the “survival framework”, that is to say, few of us were taught how to live, on the contrary, we were only taught how to endure. One of the unspoken truths of life is that most of us were raised by parents who, despite …

Acharya Tadany.Morning Meditation.Pune, 6 February 2026. When curiosity is punished, it does not disappear; it goes underground.When expression is repressed, honesty is replaced by secrecy. A rigid and orthodox family upbringing does not raise healthy or virtuous human beings. On the contrary, it often produces individuals who become habitual liars, subtle manipulators, and emotionally fragmented adults. This is because excessive …

In this deeply compassionate and psychologically insightful class, Acharya Tadany illuminated the Bhagavad Gītā as a practical manual especially tailored for active, responsible individuals — those with families, careers, social obligations, and emotional challenges — rather than solely for renunciates or contemplatives, emphasizing its power to manage emotional disturbances, navigate complex duties, and integrate spiritual wisdom with worldly engagement.  Acharya …

Artificial Intelligence is often presented as something radically new, almost futuristic. In reality, it has been evolving quietly for decades. What has changed in recent years is not its existence, but its presence. By Acharya Tadany Cargnin dos Santos. Published in Diário de Santa Maria, January 15, 2026. Artificial Intelligence is often presented as something radically new, almost futuristic. In reality, …

this ancient wisdom offers a much-needed antidote. It reminds us that inner transformation cannot be legislated, that fear cannot produce clarity, and that truth does not require enforcement. In a world increasingly polarized by ideologies, beliefs, and rigid identities, the Vedic vision stands as a rare and luminous exception. It neither coerces nor threatens, neither demands belief nor punishes doubt. …

when invisible forces control what enters our field of attention, a natural question arises: where is our freedom?This reflection is essential, because a mind bombarded by incessant stimuli loses its capacity for stillness. And when silence becomes uncomfortable, solitude —the nectar of self-reflection—becomes unbearable. By Acharya Tadany Cargnin dos Santos.Published in Diário de Santa Maria, December 4, 2025. We live …