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॥ विवेकचूडामणि ॥ … Vivekacūḍāmaṇi …By Acharya Tadany Class 136, Sept 16, 2026. Before Class Chanting of Gaṇapati Atharvaśīrṣa Upaniṣad Ācārya Tadany chanted the complete Gaṇapati Atharvaśīrṣa Upaniṣad at the beginning of class, explaining that this Upaniṣadic text presents Lord Gaṇeśa as Ātman or Brahman itself. He noted that he had been memorizing this text over the past couple of …

You are not liberated when life stops challenging you,You are liberated when challenges stop defining you. The waves may continue to rise and fall, but you no longer forget that you are the ocean. Do not judge yourself for having emotions,train yourself to meet them with awareness, patience, and choice.An emotion may arise without your permission, but what you do …

॥ भगवद् गीता ॥ … Bhagavad Gītā … by Acharya Tadany Chapter 6, Class 234, September 15, 2026. Before Class Ganapati Upanishad and Self-Knowledge Following the opening invocation, Acharya Tadany chanted the Gaṇapati Atharvaśīrṣa Upaniṣad in its entirety—a powerful Vedic text dedicated to Lord Gaṇeśa—before beginning the formal Vedānta teaching. These prayers invoked various deities and cosmic principles related to …

॥ तत्त्व बोध ॥ … Tattva Bodha … By Acharya Tadany Class 61, Sept 7, 2025 Q&A before class Ganesh Chaturthi Festival Discussion The class began with an enriching conversation about Gaṇeśa Caturthī, one of the most beloved festivals celebrated primarily in Maharashtra, India. Preksha and Acharya Tadany provided detailed explanations of the festival’s various dimensions: The Core Practice: The …

॥ भगवद् गीता ॥ … Bhagavad Gītā … by Acharya Tadany Chapter 2, Class 59, Sept 11, 2025. Summary The Four Purusharthas: Goals of Human Life The class focused on understanding the Vedic framework of the four Puruṣārthas (goals of human life): Dharma (righteousness and duty), Artha (material prosperity and wealth), Kāma (sensory enjoyment and legitimate desires), and Mokṣa (spiritual …

॥ भगवद् गीता ॥ … Bhagavad Gītā …by Acharya Tadany Chapter 4, Class 196, Sept 10, 2026. Summary Three Obstacles to Spiritual Progress Acharya Tadany explained the three negative traits discussed in the Bhagavad Gita that prevent spiritual advancement: Ajñānam (Ignorance): Lack of knowledge about spiritual truths and one’s true nature Aśraddhā (Lack of Faith in Scriptures): Absence of trust …

You are not behind schedule, or too late, or too slow, you are exactly where your choices, conditioning, and courage have placed you, and that is the only place from which you can move forward. You don’t need to fix your whole life today. Anxiety tries to convince us that we must resolve every past mistake and future uncertainty all …

॥ विवेकचूडामणि ॥ … Vivekacūḍāmaṇi … By Acharya Tadany Class 135, Sept 9, 2026. Summary Introduction to Śloka 131 and the Nature of Ātmā Acharya Tadany began the class by introducing Śloka 131 from Vivekacūḍāmaṇi, which continues Śaṅkarācārya’s discussion on the nature of Ātmā (Ātma Svarūpam) that spans from verse 124 to verse 136. In this particular verse, Śaṅkarācārya beautifully …

Most personal suffering does not stem from what has already transpired, but from our resistance to accepting what has passed. The past cannot be recalled, remade, or argued with. Yet, by remaining in mental conflict with what has already occurred, we perpetuate pain far beyond the event itself. While emotional pain may be inevitable, prolonged suffering is always a choice …

॥ भगवद् गीता ॥ … Bhagavad Gītā … by Acharya Tadany Chapter 6, Class 233, September 8, 2026. Summary Arjuna’s Spiritual Pessimism and the Challenge of Mental Mastery Acharya Tadany explained that despite Lord Kṛṣṇa’s encouragement, Arjuna became deeply pessimistic about his spiritual journey. Arjuna understood that spiritual knowledge requires refinement and mastery of the mind. When he examined his …