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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 …

॥ तत्त्व बोध ॥ … Tattva Bodha … By Acharya Tadany Class 63, Sept 28, 2026 Remarks Course Completion and Transition Plans Acharya Tadany announced that this was the final class of the Tattva Bodha course. Due to a busy end-of-year schedule, a new beginner Tattva Bodha course will not start immediately but is planned for January 2027. Vivekacūḍāmaṇi For …

॥ भगवद् गीता ॥ … Bhagavad Gītā … by Acharya Tadany Chapter 6, Class 235, September 22, 2026. Summary The Nature of a Yogi: Spiritual Purity and Freedom from Impurities Acharya Tadany led an in-depth discussion on the fundamental concepts of yoga and spiritual purity as presented in the Bhagavad Gita. He explained that a true yogi is characterized by …

Without a clear understanding of the structure and purpose behind spiritual, and religious, practices, seekers often fall into mechanical routine, leading to disillusionment or skepticism (the birth of atheism).When rituals and observances are performed without insight into how they work, the spirit of the practice is lost, leaving behind an empty shell that fails to nourish the soul. Clarity changes …

Tomorrow, as we celebrate Guru pūrṇimā, it is a beautiful time to reflect on what the “Guru” truly represents in our lives. In our Vedānta tradition, a Guru is not merely an external teacher, the very word itself reveals its purpose: Gu means the darkness of ignorance, and Ru means the remover. So, the Guru is the light that dispels avidyā …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 4, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 189Date: July 23, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued the teaching on yajña (spiritual disciplines), emphasizing the distinction between action-based and knowledge-based practices. Q&A Before Class: The Nature of the Subtle Body Dipti asked whether the subtle body (sūkṣma śarīram) remains constant or changes like the physical body. …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 2, Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 45Date: June 5, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany focused on one of the most practical and liberating teachings of the Bhagavad Gītā: the wisdom of accepting choiceless situations in life. Understanding Choiceless Situations Acharya Tadany explained that the majority of life circumstances are beyond our control: The past (already …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 4, Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 182Date: June 6, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany clarified important questions about deep sleep and the witness consciousness, then presented Krishna’s teaching on the twelve forms of yajña (spiritual disciplines). Questions Before Class: Deep Sleep and the Witness Acharya Tadany explained the three states of experience: Jagrat (Waking): Engagement …

Summary to Share with Students — Bhagavad Gītā Chapter 4, Class 178By Acharya TadanyApril 23, 2026In this deeply illuminating class, Acharya Tadany unfolded one of the Gītā’s most transformative teachings: liberation does not depend on abandoning life, but on understanding life correctly.A central distinction was made between sannyāsa and vairāgya. External renunciation may involve leaving worldly roles, but inner detachment …