Vedānta

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 2, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 51Date: July 17, 2025 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued exploring Krishna’s teachings, focusing on the two types of wrongdoing (pāpam) and the consequences of inaction, particularly in relation to dharma. Two Types of Wrongdoing (Pāpam) Acharya Tadany explained Krishna’s teaching about two fundamental types of wrongdoing: Commission (pravṛtti …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 4, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 188Date: July 16, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany delivered an extensive discourse on the Vedic concept of yajña (sacred rituals and disciplined practices) as taught in the Bhagavad Gītā, emphasizing its relevance for modern living. Understanding Yajña Acharya Tadany clarified that yajña is not merely external ritual but …

Vivekacūḍāmaṇi – Summary, by Acharya Tadany Class 128Date: July 15, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany introduced the nature of consciousness (ātmā) and its relationship to the body, mind, and various states of experience. Five Fundamental Capsules of Vedānta Acharya Tadany emphasized five essential principles students should remember: Consciousness is not a part, product, or property of the body. Consciousness …

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. …

Tattva Bodha – Summary, by Acharya Tadany Class 52Date: July 13, 2025 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued the teaching on Jīva-Īśvara Aikyam, deepening the understanding of consciousness and the distinction between the Self and the not-self. The Nature of Consciousness Acharya Tadany presented a clear framework for understanding consciousness through three aspects: Original Consciousness (Caitanya) — The fundamental, unchanging …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 2, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 50Date: July 10, 2025 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued exploring Krishna’s teachings, focusing on the distinction between Ātmā and Anātmā, and the ethical framework of dharma. Ātmā vs Anātmā Krishna teaches the fundamental distinction between the eternal Ātmā (the immortal soul) and the temporary physical body. The Ātmā …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 4, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 187Date: July 9, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued the teaching on yajña (spiritual disciplines) and addressed important questions regarding karma and rebirth. Understanding Yajña Acharya Tadany clarified that yajña means any spiritual discipline or sacred act performed with the right intention. For an action to qualify as …

By Acharya Tadany May the grace of Śrī Mahālakṣmī illumine your mind with wisdom, your heart with compassion, and your life with inner and outer abundance. The Śrī Mahālakṣmī Aṣṭakam is much more than a prayer for material prosperity. From a Vedāntic perspective, it is a hymn that invokes the Divine as the source of every form of abundance…Material, Ethical, …

Vivekacūḍāmaṇi – Summary, by Acharya Tadany Class 127Date: July 8, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany concluded the discussion on anātmā (the not-self) and introduced the next major topic: the nature of Paramātmā (the Supreme Self). Concluding the Discussion of Anātmā (Ślokas 122–123) Śaṅkarācārya completes his elaborate analysis by stating that the entire universe — including the gross, subtle, and …

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 …