Vedānta

॥ विवेकचूडामणि ॥ … Vivekacūḍāmaṇi … By Acharya Tadany Class 138, Sept 30, 2026. Q&A before class Contemporary Social Discussion   Women’s Emotional Fulfillment and Duties Dipti raised a fundamental question about why women who perform their duties at home—caring for children, maintaining the household, and supporting their families—often experience unhappiness and unfulfillment despite doing their best. This question opened …

॥ तत्त्व बोध ॥ … Tattva Bodha … By Acharya Tadany Class 63, Sept 28, 2026 Remarks Course Completion and Transition Plans Acharya Tadany announced that this was the final class of the Tattva Bodha course. Due to a busy end-of-year schedule, a new beginner Tattva Bodha course will not start immediately but is planned for January 2027. Vivekacūḍāmaṇi For …

॥ भगवद् गीता ॥ … Bhagavad Gītā … by Acharya Tadany Chapter 2 – Class 61 – Sept 25, 2026. Summary Understanding Yoga-Kṣema Acharya Tadany explained the Sanskrit term yoga-kṣema, which refers to both acquiring (yoga) and preserving (kṣema) the basic necessities for survival. While these practical concerns are natural and necessary, the teaching emphasized that they represent only the …

॥ भगवद् गीता ॥ … Bhagavad Gītā … by Acharya Tadany Chapter 4, Class 199 Sept 24, 2026. Summary Overview of Chapter 4 – Part II Two Methods of Divine Manifestation Acharya Tadany explained that avatāras employ two distinct methods to maintain dharma (cosmic order) in the world. Understanding these two approaches is crucial for comprehending how the Divine works …

॥ विवेकचूडामणि ॥ … Vivekacūḍāmaṇi … By Acharya Tadany Class 137, Sept 23, 2026. Summary Ātmā as the Cosmic Illuminator Acharya Tadany explained that just as the sun (ākāśa ravivat) shines brightly in the sky above, Ātmā shines like the bright sun over our mental firmament. The key teaching is expressed in the phrase viśvam idam prakāśayati — Ātmā not …

Nothing offered with sincerity is ever wasted on the spiritual path: every quiet prayer, every act of dharma, and every moment of conscious awareness serves as a sacred deposit in the bank of spiritual maturity. Sometimes, it is natural to feel that progress is slow, but discouragement is merely the anxiety of the ego attempting to measure the infinite with …

॥ भगवद् गीता ॥ … Bhagavad Gītā … by Acharya Tadany Chapter 6, Class 235, September 22, 2026. Summary The Nature of a Yogi: Spiritual Purity and Freedom from Impurities Acharya Tadany led an in-depth discussion on the fundamental concepts of yoga and spiritual purity as presented in the Bhagavad Gita. He explained that a true yogi is characterized by …

॥ तत्त्व बोध ॥ … Tattva Bodha … By Acharya Tadany Class 62, Sept 21, 2025 Q&A before class Introduction to Japa Mala Practice Preksha initiated the discussion by sharing that she had recently begun practicing Japa Mala, having received a Rudraksha mala from Sophie. She inquired about the proper intention and expectations for this spiritual practice. Acharya Tadany explained …

Karma Yoga is the art of doing what life asks of us with sincerity and excellence, while learning not to place our peace of mind or happiness in the hands of the results.We can choose our effort, our attitude, and the care we bring to what we do, but we cannot completely control what our actions will produce. Understanding this …

॥ भगवद् गीता ॥ … Bhagavad Gītā … by Acharya Tadany Chapter 2 – Class 60 – Sept 11, 2026. Summary Karma Yoga and Jñāna Yoga Acharya Tadany began the class by explaining the relationship between Karma Yoga and Jñāna Yoga as presented in the Bhagavad Gita. He clarified that Karma Yoga serves as a preparatory discipline for those whose …