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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 …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 6, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 217Date: May 19, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany explored nididhyāsanam (deep contemplation and re-perception of reality) and addressed important practical questions about self-acceptance, visualization, and mind management. Question Before Class: Daily Affirmations & Visualization A student asked whether affirmations for self-acceptance should be memorized and repeated verbatim. Acharya …

Acharya TadanyMorning meditationViena, 28 April 2026. The more you try to explain yourself, the less credit people give to you.There’s a quiet paradox in human communication, i.e., clarity is valuable, yet over-explanation often erodes trust. When someone continually justifies their actions, repeats their reasoning, or anticipates every possible doubt, it can signal uncertainty rather than confidence. People tend to place …