Vivekacūḍāmaṇi

Vivekacūḍāmaṇi – Summary, by Acharya Tadany Class 125Date: June 24, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued the detailed analysis of anātmā (the not-self) based on śloka 122 of the Vivekacūḍāmaṇi, providing a systematic and hierarchical framework for discriminating between the Self and everything that is not the Self. Hierarchical Framework of Anātmā Śaṅkarācārya presents a complete ontological map of …

Vivekacūḍāmaṇi – Summary, by Acharya Tadany Class 124Date: June 17, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued the analysis of suṣupti avasthā (deep sleep state) from śloka 121 and brought the long discussion on anātmā (not-self) to a powerful conclusion. Deep Sleep State (Suṣupti Avasthā) In deep sleep: The intellect (buddhi) remains in bīja rūpam (seed form). All cognitive functions …

Vivekacūḍāmaṇi – Summary, by Acharya Tadany Class 123Date: June 11, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued the explanation of suṣupti avasthā (deep sleep state) from śloka 121 and gave a detailed exposition on the six pramāṇas (means of knowledge) in Vedānta. The Six Pramāṇas (Means of Knowledge) Acharya Tadany explained that a pramāṇa is an instrument that produces clear, …

Vivekacūḍāmaṇi – Summary, by Acharya Tadany Class 122Date: June 4, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany explained the state of Paramātmā Niṣṭa (establishment in the Supreme Self), the nature of a jīvanmukta, and introduced the concept of the kāraṇa śarīram (causal body). Paramātmā Niṣṭa – Establishment in the Supreme Self Paramātmā Niṣṭa means being firmly established in one’s true nature. …

Vivekacūḍāmaṇi – Summary, by Acharya Tadany Class 121Date: May 27, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued the teaching on māyā and the three guṇas, with a special focus on Śaṅkarācārya’s unique division of sattva guṇa into three stages and the characteristics of one who is established in pure sattva. Māyā and the Causal Body Acharya Tadany explained that in …

Vivekacūḍāmaṇi – Summary, by Acharya Tadany Class 120Date: May 20, 2026 In this class, Acharya Tadany continued the exploration of the qualities of sattva, detailing the three stages of sattvic consciousness and offering profound insights into the true nature of mokṣa (liberation) and self-knowledge. Three Stages of Sattvic Consciousness Malinā Sattvam (Impure Sattva)The person pursues dharma (righteousness) and artha (security/wealth) …

Class 119 – Vivekacūḍāmaṇi SummaryDate: May 13, 2026In this class, Acharya Tadany explored verse 118 of Śrī Ādi Śaṅkarācārya’s Vivekacūḍāmaṇi, focusing on the qualities of miśra sattvaguṇa (mixed sattva). The discussion beautifully connected this verse with Patañjali’s Aṣṭāṅga Yoga, particularly the foundational limbs of Yama and Niyama.The Integrated PersonalityAcharya Tadany emphasized that true spiritual growth requires the harmonious integration of …

Summary to Share with Students — Vivekacūḍāmaṇi Class 118By Acharya TadanyApril 22, 2026In this profound class, Acharya Tadany continued the inquiry into kāraṇa śarīram (the causal body), explaining it as the domain of Avidyā at the individual level and Māyā at the universal level, constituted by the three guṇas: rajas, tamas, and sattva.The central focus of the class was Śankarācārya’s …

Vivekacūḍāmaṇi – Class 117 Summary The Three Types of Sattva Guṇa: Malina, Miśrita & Śuddha Acharya Tadany | April 15, 2026 In this insightful class on Vivekacūḍāmaṇi (śloka 117), Acharya Tadany explored the three types of Sattva guṇa and their crucial role in determining whether a person remains in bondage or moves toward liberation. The Three Types of Sattva Guṇa1. …

Vivekacūḍāmaṇi – Class 116 Summary The Two Fundamental Powers of Ignorance & The Binding Nature of the Guṇas Acharya Tadany | April 8, 2026 In this profound and highly practical class on Vivekacūḍāmaṇi, Acharya Tadany continued the exploration of the binding forces of ignorance, focusing on the two fundamental powers (śaktis) and the six symptoms of tamo guṇa that obstruct …