Vedānta

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 …

Tattva Bodha – Summary, by Acharya Tadany Class 51Date: July 6, 2025 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued the profound topic of Jīva-Īśvara Aikyam, reviewing the three components of the individual and the cosmic being, and emphasizing the shift from duality to non-duality. Sanskrit Pronunciation: The Five Places of Sound Production Before the main teaching, Acharya Tadany provided guidance on …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 2, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 49Date: July 3, 2025 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued the teaching on the nature of the Self (Ātmā Svarūpam), exploring Krishna’s three-level approach to teaching and the importance of ethical principles in spiritual life. Ātmā and the Physical Body Krishna teaches the fundamental distinction between the eternal Ātmā …

Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 4, by Acharya Tadany Summary – Class 186Date: July 2, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued the teaching on the twelve yajñas (spiritual disciplines), with special focus on the final one: Āhāra Niyama Yajña (the discipline of regulated eating). The Twelve Yajñas Acharya Tadany reviewed the twelve spiritual offerings outlined in the Bhagavad Gītā, each …

Vivekacūḍāmaṇi – Summary, by Acharya Tadany Class 126Date: July 1, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued the analysis of anātmā (the not-self) through śloka 122, presenting Śaṅkarācārya’s systematic framework and addressing the Sāṅkhya philosophical background. The 24 Tattvās (Sāṅkhya Framework) Śaṅkarācārya adopts the Sāṅkhya system of 24 principles (caturviṃśati tattvāni) with important Vedāntic modifications: Māyā (also called Mūla-Prakṛti, Avyakta, …