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॥ भगवद् गीता ॥ – … Bhagavad Gītā … Chapter 4, Summary – Class 191, by Acharya Tadany Aug 6, 2026. Summary The Three Types of Gurus Acharya Tadany provided a comprehensive introduction to the three distinct categories of gurus, each serving a unique and complementary function in a seeker’s spiritual journey. The first is the dīkṣā-guru (initiating guru), who …

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 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 48Date: June 26, 2025 In this class, Acharya Tadany presented one of the most profound teachings on the nature of the Self (Ātmā Svarūpam), using powerful analogies and addressing the universal human search for fulfillment. The Karṇa Analogy Acharya Tadany used the story of Karṇa from the Mahābhārata to illustrate …

Tattva Bodha – Summary, by Acharya Tadany Class 49Date: June 22, 2025 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued the central topic of Jīva-Īśvara Aikyam (the oneness of the individual and the cosmic consciousness), using the powerful Sun-Mirror analogy and addressing the root cause of human suffering. The Sun-Mirror Analogy Original Consciousness (the Sun) = Brahman / Ātmā — eternal, unchanging, …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 2, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 47Date: June 19, 2025 In this class, Acharya Tadany presented one of the most fundamental teachings of the Bhagavad Gītā: the clear distinction between Ātmā (the true Self) and Anātmā (the not-self / body-mind complex), along with the revolutionary insight of Ātmā Jñānam (Self-knowledge) as the ultimate solution to …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 4, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 184Date: June 18, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued the teaching on various forms of yajña (spiritual offering/discipline) and clarified important concepts related to traditional Vedic learning and advanced practices. Questions Before Class: Spiritual Practices and Education Acharya Tadany explained the difference between svādhyāya (memorization and recitation of …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 6, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 221Date: June 16, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany addressed practical ways to handle negative emotions and explored the nature of advanced spiritual practice and the highest form of Bhakti. Managing Negative Emotions Acharya Tadany emphasized that suppressing anger and negative emotions is harmful and can lead to unconscious …

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 2, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 43Date: May 22, 2025 In this class, Acharya Tadany presented a clear and profound exposition on the nature of Ātmā (the eternal Self) according to the Bhagavad Gītā, while addressing important questions raised by Preksha. The Nature of Ātmā Acharya Tadany highlighted the fundamental characteristics of the Ātmā as …