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Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 2, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 50Date: July 10, 2025 In this class, Acharya Tadany explored the nature of the hyperactive mind and the extreme difficulty of controlling it, using Arjuna’s situation as a case study. The Nature of a Restless Mind Acharya Tadany explained that the mind (manas) is inherently hyperactive and constantly spinning. …

Acharya TadanyAfternoon MeditationPune, 12 July 2026. I suppose life ultimately comes down to what you believed was right at the time, and what you can live with afterward.Much of life’s struggle comes from the tension between what you truly want, what life asks of you, and what society expects from you.Life is rarely simple. It is shaped by your hopes …

Acharya TadanyMorning MeditationsPisa, Italy. May 9, 2025 Lying is not merely a disregard for the truth.It is, above all, a refusal to accept the reality one lives in.It is the symptom of a soul that has not yet learned to face the mirror of the world. A mirror that reflects choices, consequences, mistakes, and truths.To lie is to deny oneself. …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 6, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 224Date: July 7, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany focused on the practical challenges of meditation practice and the common difficulties faced by intermediate spiritual seekers. The Four Main Obstacles in Meditation Acharya Tadany systematically explained the four primary hindrances (vighnas) that practitioners commonly encounter: Laya — Dullness or …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 6, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 223Date: June 30, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany addressed the common obstacles faced during Vedāntic meditation and clarified the role of spiritual qualifications (sādhana catuṣṭaya) in overcoming them. The Four Main Obstacles to Meditation Acharya Tadany detailed four primary obstacles (vighnas) that practitioners commonly encounter: Laya — Dullness …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 6, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 222Date: June 23, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued the exploration of Dhyāna Yoga (the Yoga of Meditation), focusing on the practical challenges of meditation and the methods to overcome them. Managing Negative Emotions Acharya Tadany stressed that suppressing anger and other negative emotions is harmful, as it …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 4, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 183Date: June 11, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued the teaching on yajña (spiritual disciplines), with special focus on Tapas and Svādhyāya, while addressing practical questions about attention, concentration, and the integration of spiritual practice. Questions Before Class: Attention and Meditation Acharya Tadany clarified that while modern attention …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 6, Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 220Date: June 10, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany explored the different levels of Bhaktiḥ (devotion) and addressed a deep philosophical question about the apparent divisions in spiritual understanding. Levels of Bhakti (Devotion) Lower / Initial Forms of Bhakti: Worship of God with specific form and attributes Devotion directed toward …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 6, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 219Date: June 2, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany focused on the importance of assimilating Vedāntic knowledge into one’s life and explained the progressive levels of understanding the nature of consciousness (ātmā). Assimilation of Knowledge True spiritual growth requires more than intellectual understanding. Acharya Tadany emphasized that one must …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 6, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 218Date: May 26, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany offered a deep and practical exploration of nididhyāsanam (Vedāntic meditation/contemplation), reframing it as a process of removing mental obstacles rather than creating peace or happiness. Core Teaching: Meditation as Obstacle Removal Using the powerful Water Tap Analogy, Acharya Tadany explained …