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…the war ends not when the outer battle is over, but when the inner battlefield is illuminated by the light of Self-knowledge. Acharya TadanyMorning MeditationPune, Jan 26, 2026. We have all faced our own version of the battlefield, i.e., a moment of profound moral crisis, paralyzing indecision, or deep grief where every path forward seems wrong. In these days, we …

He was a kindred spirit of the road, a hitchhiker of fate, always ready to embark on a new adventure or chase a fresh idea. He lived to quench an unquenchable thirst for rebirth, walking hand-in-hand with the original, the unknown, and the new. John used to say that his life was a revolution of dreams, vivid visions that swept …

In this comprehensive and deeply relevant class, Acharya Tadany presented the Bhagavad Gītā as Krishna’s complete manual for harmonious living, outlining the two foundational Vedic systems—varṇa (four-fold social classification based on natural qualities and actions: brāhmaṇa/intellectual-spiritual, kṣatriya/administrative-protective, vaiśya/commercial-agricultural, śūdra/service-support) and āśrama (four progressive life stages: brahmacarya/learning, gṛhastha/householder, vānaprastha/retreat-inner growth, saṃnyāsa/renunciation)—that together create a balanced framework where individuals fulfill personal spiritual …

To seek shelter in these moments is to recognize the limits of control and to respect the intelligence of time itself. There are moments when wisdom does not demand action, but restraint. For example, in the presence of a violent storm, the most intelligent response is often withdrawal, and it is not as an act of fear, but of discernment. …

In this profoundly compassionate class, Acharya Tadany illuminated Krishna’s revolutionary philosophy of spiritual freedom (mokṣa) as the ultimate goal of life—the complete liberation from the cycle of birth and death—while emphasizing that the Vedic tradition uniquely offers total freedom of choice:  Krishna presents mokṣa as a powerful suggestion, never as a commandment, fully respecting individual agency and supporting every sincere …

There are countless possible approaches, but a simple and deeply illuminating analogy can help us. The leftovers thrown into the trash yesterday are not used to prepare today’s meal. This is an obvious, everyday fact, yet it carries a powerful lesson. By Acharya Tadany Cargnin dos Santos. Published in Diário de Santa Maria, January 1, 2026. The past is, in essence, …

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. …

In this meticulously structured class on Chapter 1, Acharya Tadany dissected Arjuna’s progressive emotional collapse on the Kurukṣetra battlefield as a deliberate five-part dramatic arc designed by Vyāsa to mirror the universal human descent into saṁsāra (the disease of worldly attachment). From the grand introduction of the dharma-field and the assembled armies, through Arjuna’s systematic observation of beloved relatives and …

To walk the path of love is more than allowing oneself to feel; it is allowing oneself to be transformed. Loving is a journey that reveals, expands, and lays bare our depths. By Acharya Tadany Cargnin dos Santos. Published in Diário de Santa Maria, December 18, 2025. Love has accompanied humanity since its very first steps, yet despite being universal, …

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 …