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(Praying for My Ancestors) Acharya Tadany
Evening Prayers
Pune, July 29, 2026. Today, the garden became a sanctuary. As I prayed for my father’s soul, the physical and the subtle worlds seemed to intertwine.Suddenly, a crow cut across the sky directly before my eyes and, with graceful ease, it traced a perfect circle in the air before settling on the branch of …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 4, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 190Date: July 30, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany explained the superiority of Jñāna Yajña (Knowledge Yoga) and its relationship to all other spiritual practices. The Superiority of Jñāna Yajña Krishna teaches that Jñāna Yajña is superior to all other forms of yoga. While practices such as Karma Yoga, …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 6, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 226Date: July 21, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued the in-depth study of Dhyāna Yoga (the Yoga of Meditation), focusing on the nature of the restless mind and practical approaches to overcoming its challenges. Chapter Six Overview: Dhyāna Yoga Acharya Tadany outlined the four major components of the …

(Reflections on an Unfortunate Situation) Acharya TadanyMorning MeditationPune, 30 July 2026 How does one describe pain?Especially the kindthat is unwillingly placedupon another’s heart.The kind you prayedyou would never have to cause.How does one make peacewith becoming the bearerof someone else’s sorrow?We live in a world of causes and consequences,where every action leaves its quiet mark.Yet one cannot help but wonder:Why …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 6, Acharya Tadany. Summary – Class 226Date: July 21, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued the study of Dhyāna Yoga (the Yoga of Meditation), focusing on the nature of the restless mind and practical approaches to meditation. Chapter Six Overview: Dhyāna Yoga Acharya Tadany outlined the four major components of the sixth chapter: General Disciplines …

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 …