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In this profound and clarifying class on Dhyāna Yoga, Acharya Tadany centered the teaching on the essential practice of withdrawing the mind from anātmā (non-self), which he defined as three interconnected layers the external universe (all phenomena),  the physical body (sensations and form),  and the mind itself (thoughts, emotions, mental formations) With the ultimate goal of achieving cittaṁ viniyataṁ: a …

it is all energy, be it restlessness or quietude, agitation or peace, love or hatred, and you are the vehicle thru which it is manifested The master was in his room reading a book. The disciple knocked at the door, carefully and gently. The master then looked up and waved him to go in. He did it so with urgency …

This place belongs only to you.You may enter it at any time In a world surrounded by noise, wars, disharmony, and anger,To hold a firm resolution to remain rooted in inner peaceIs an inspiring and courageous goal. To cultivate this, you may create and preserveA chamber of silence and peace within yourselfA sacred inner spaceWhere worries, anger, revenge, conflict, sadness, …

In this clear and progressive class on Dhyāna Yoga, Acharya Tadany provided a detailed, step-by-step explanation of the three inner stages of meditation (antaraṅga sādhana) as taught in Patañjali’s Ashtaṅga Yoga and reflected in the Bhagavad Gītā:  dhāraṇā (concentration) — the foundational effort to fix the mind on a single chosen object (iṣṭa deity or spiritual concept), requiring repeated redirection …

In this deeply systematic class, Acharya Tadany provided a comprehensive exploration of meditation within the Bhagavad Gītā and Patañjali’s Ashtaṅga Yoga, presenting the eight limbs as a progressive roadmap from external ethical foundations to complete self-knowledge, with the first five limbs (bahiraṅga sādhana) — Yama (five ethical restraints: ahiṁsā, satya, asteya, brahmacarya, aparigraha), Niyama (five positive observances: śauca, santoṣa, tapas, …

In this class on Dhyāna Yoga and Patañjali’s Ashtaṅga Yoga, Acharya Tadany provided a detailed exposition of the five Yamas (ethical restraints) and introduced the five Niyamas (personal observances), presenting them as the foundational ethical pillars that govern interactions with the external world (Yamas) and cultivate inner transformation (Niyamas), essential for creating the mental clarity and harmony required for successful …

In this class bridging the Bhagavad Gītā’s Dhyāna Yoga with Patañjali’s Ashtaṅga Yoga, Acharya Tadany clarified the complementary nature of bahiraṅga sādhana (external disciplines for lifestyle foundation) and antaraṅga sādhana (internal practices for meditation itself), showing how Krishna’s spontaneous teachings in Chapter 6 integrate practical meditation techniques (dhyāna svarūpam) with their ultimate fruit (dhyāna phalam)—lasting inner peace and liberation.  Acharya …

In this comprehensive and deeply practical class on Dhyāna Yoga, Acharya Tadany illuminated Krishna’s timeless teaching on moderation (yukta or madhya mārga) in verse 6.16–17 as the indispensable foundation for successful meditation and spiritual liberation, emphasizing that extremes in eating, recreation, work, and sleep—whether overindulgence or deprivation—destroy both physical health and mental clarity, preventing the steady focus required for true …

a more mature and refined mind choose to look within before accusing others. There is the human law, created by us, convenient, changeable, partial, and limited. It is imperfect, no doubt, yet still necessary to sustain coexistence and prevent chaos. There is also the Divine Law, natural, impersonal, impartial, and eternal. It does not respond to our opinions nor adjust …

Acharya Tadany. In this class on Dhyāna Yoga, Acharya Tadany unveiled Krishna’s profound roadmap for meditating on Bhagavān across three progressive levels of spiritual maturity. The manda-adhikārī (beginner) focuses on a single personal form (ēka-rūpa dhyānam), cultivating devotion through concrete images and murtis to build emotional connection. The madhyama-adhikārī (intermediate) expands to see the Divine manifested in everything (anēka-rūpa dhyānam), …