In this illuminating class, Acharya Tadany first addressed a student’s heartfelt question about staying grounded amid chaos: emotional reactions are natural and human, even enlightened beings respond to dharma-adharma with empathy and appropriate action, without spiritual perfectionism or self-judgment. The goal is gradual progress through karma yoga and viveka: reactions may arise strongly but lessen in intensity and duration over …
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The Five Fundamental Principles of ātmā (the Consciousness Principle). Expanded.
Based on pūjya svāmī Paramarthānandaji’s teachings.By Acharya Tadany These five principles form a complete philosophical framework that addresses the most fundamental questions about consciousness (ātmā) and its relationship to the body. Let me explore each principle and their interconnections: Principle 1: Consciousness is NOT a Part, Product, or Property of the BodyThis principle directly challenges materialist assumptions:a) It is not …
Read More »Bhagavad Gītā, Chapter 2, Class 34
In this illuminating Acharya Tadany explored profound questions from students while unfolding Krishna’s core teaching on the nature of ātmā (the eternal Self), addressing reincarnation, karma, ambition, fear, acceptance, and the transformative realization of our true identity.Student Questions & GuidanceReincarnation & Past Connections — The Vedas affirm rebirth governed by karma, but specifics like reuniting with past-life family/partners fall outside …
Read More »Class 111, vivekacūḍāmaṇi
In this insightful Class 111 on Vivekacūḍāmaṇi (March 4, 2026), Acharya Tadany explored verse 112, where Śaṅkarācārya details the destructive traits of rajo guṇa (the “and so forth” from verse 111), listing key unhealthy qualities that bind the mind and obstruct spiritual progress:Unhealthy Traits of Rajo GuṇaKāmaḥ (desire/lust)Krodhaḥ (anger)Lobhaḥ (greed)Dambhaḥ (pretentiousness/arrogance/showing off)Asūyā (fault-finding/wrong criticism)Ahaṅkāraḥ (egoism/selfishness)Īrṣyā (envy/unhealthy jealousy/competition)Focus on Dambhaḥ (Pretentiousness)Śaṅkarācārya …
Read More »Bhagavad Gītā, Chapter 6, Class 209
In this transformative session on the Yoga of Meditation, Acharya Tadany reveals samādhi as stable abiding in our true nature (ātmā niṣṭhā), not a passing experience, leading to effortless sahaja samādhi — where meditation becomes our natural state of being. Core Insight: The Two Faces of Ānanda (Bliss) Sensory happiness — temporary, conditional joy from externals; always fleeting and ultimately …
Read More »Class 36, Tattva Bodha
In this radiant and deeply liberating class, Acharya Tadany unfolded the third quality of ātmā — ānanda (happiness) — completing the classic triad sat-cit-ānanda svarūpa (existence-consciousness-happiness as the very nature of the Self). Acharya Tadany explained that happiness is not found in the external world, body, mind, or senses — none of these contain even an iota of happiness as …
Read More »Class 35, Tattva Bodha
In this deeply integrative and practically transformative class, Acharya Tadany introduced two powerful meditation practices to assimilate the ātmā-anātmā distinction: (1) recognizing the entire universe as a remote object while the body-mind-sense complex is an intimate object — both are objects of perception and therefore distinct from the true Self, with the intimacy of the body-mind creating the illusion of …
Read More »Bhagavad Gītā, Chapter 2, Class 32
In this illuminating class, Acharya Tadany stressed the importance of precise spiritual language to avoid confusion (e.g., “consciousness,” “awareness,” “empathy” carry different meanings across people), so he bridged these powers to the central teaching of ātmā: the eternal, unchanging consciousness that exists beyond the body, pervading and enlivening it without being limited by or identified with it — illustrated by …
Read More »The Path to True Wisdom
Acharya TadanyPune, October 15, 2025 Study with SINCERITY.With an open heart and a mind ready to be transformed by knowledge. Teach with HUMILITY.Recognising that every true teaching is also a constant lesson. Live with INTEGRITY.Aligning thoughts, words, and actions with that which is true in essence. This is the path of TRUE WISDOM.Not just knowing more, but being more. Acharya …
Read More »The Art of Right Action
Acharya TadanyMorning MeditationPune, 10 Oct 2025. So, today, act with clarity,Love without attachment,And serve without expectation. At the dawn of purpose, when the heart hesitates between doing and being,A quiet voice within whispers:“Act, but do not cling. Work, but do not weave chains with your work.” The mind desires results,But wisdom smiles, knowing that the result was never yours,For even …
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Tadany Um refúgio para a alma e um convite à consciência.
