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Acharya Tadany.Morning Meditation. Pune, 2 October 2026. Self-knowledge is not something you add to yourself; it is what removes the ignorance of who you are.We often believe that personal growth means becoming something more, i.e., more successful, more intelligent, more spiritual, or more worthy. But Vedānta points in a different direction. Self-knowledge does not make you something you were not …

॥ भगवद् गीता ॥ … Bhagavad Gītā … by Acharya Tadany Chapter 4, Class 199, Oct 1, 2026. Summary Chapter 4 Class Summary Acharya Tadany led a class focused on summarizing the fourth chapter, with the goal of concluding it during the Class. The chapter, titled Jñāna Karma Sannyāsa Yoga, addresses the relationship between knowledge, action, and renunciation. The teaching …

गवद् गीता ॥ … Bhagavad Gītā … by Acharya Tadany Chapter 4, Class 197, Sept 17, 2026. Summary Overview of Chapter 4  Acharya Tadany conducted a comprehensive class on the fourth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, titled Jñāna Karma Sannyāsa Yoga (The Yoga of Knowledge, Action, and Renunciation). This chapter is philosophically rich and is divided into three main portions, …

॥ भगवद् गीता ॥ … Bhagavad Gītā …by Acharya Tadany Chapter 4, Class 196, Sept 10, 2026. Summary Three Obstacles to Spiritual Progress Acharya Tadany explained the three negative traits discussed in the Bhagavad Gita that prevent spiritual advancement: Ajñānam (Ignorance): Lack of knowledge about spiritual truths and one’s true nature Aśraddhā (Lack of Faith in Scriptures): Absence of trust …

Bhagavad Gītā Chapter 4 – Class 175 Summary The Thermometer vs. Thermostat: Wisdom in Daily Life Acharya Tadany | April 4, 2026 In this illuminating session on Jñāna Karma Sannyāsa Yoga, Acharya Tadany used a powerful and practical metaphor to distinguish the inner state of a jñānī (wise person) from that of an ajñānī (unwise person). Core Teaching: Thermometer vs. …

Vivekacūḍāmaṇi – Class 114 Summary The Two Powers of Ignorance: Āvaraṇa & Vikṣepa Śakti Acharya Tadany | March 25, 2026In this profound class on Vivekacūḍāmaṇi (verse 114), Acharya Tadany provided a clear and systematic explanation of how ignorance (avidyā) operates through its two inseparable powers, creating the entire experience of saṃsāra.The Two Powers of Ignorance1. Āvaraṇa Śakti (Veiling Power / …

By Acharya TadanyPublished in Diário de Santa Maria, March 26, 2026. Across generations, societies speak about corruption as if it were a recent disease. As a result, we react with indignation, debate morality, demand reforms, and hope for better leadership. Yet more than two thousand years ago, one of India’s greatest political minds had already analyzed corruption with striking clarity. …

Vivekacūḍāmaṇi – Class 114 Summary The Two Powers of Ignorance: Āvaraṇa & Vikṣepa Śakti Acharya Tadany | March 25, 2026 In this powerful and incisive class, Acharya Tadany delved deeply into verse 114 of Vivekacūḍāmaṇi, where Śaṅkarācārya reveals the formidable mechanism of ignorance (avidyā) through its two inseparable powers. The Two Powers of Ignorance1. Āvaraṇa Śakti (Veiling Power / Non-Apprehension) …

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 Tadany | March 7, 2026 In this illuminating Acharya Tadany explored profound questions from students while unfolding Krishna’s core teaching on the nature of ātmā (the eternal Self), addressing reincarnation, karma, ambition, fear, acceptance, and the transformative realization of our true identity.Student Questions & GuidanceReincarnation & Past Connections — The Vedas affirm rebirth governed by karma, but specifics like …