# ArshaVidyAnanda > Arsha Vidya Ananda | Oneness – Vedanta | Bhagavad Gita | Meditation | Chanting | Puja – Discover Atma | Teachings of Oneness | Vedanta ## Posts - [Vedanta, Sadhana and Dharma on Shubha Rama Navami](https://arshavidyananda.in/vedanta-sadhana-and-dharma-on-shubha-rama-navami/): Some people say Vedanta is too intellectual — that there is no real sadhana in it. But this comes from a misunderstanding of what sadhana truly means. Sadhana is anything that systematically moves us toward the sadhya, the goal of … - [#314 Gurupaduka stotram - its meaning and blessing](https://arshavidyananda.in/314-gurupaduka-stotram-its-meaning-and-blessing/): Guru Paduka Stotram is a powerful set of well-known devotional verses that glorify the sacred “Padukas (Sandals) of the Guru. Why are the padukas or sandals sacred? Because of association with the feet of the guru. In the Vedic culture, … - [Mahakumbh 2025 - The Sangam of all Sangams](https://arshavidyananda.in/mahakumbh-2025-the-sangam-of-all-sangams/): As I stood in the sacred waters, immersing in the sangam, confluence of Ma Ganga, Ma Yamuna and Ma Saraswati at the Mahakumbh, it was not an ordinary moment. The Devas and Rishis were showering blessings. Millions of people had … - [#313 Sharada Bhujanga Stotram - its meaning and blessing (Adi Shankaracharya)](https://arshavidyananda.in/313-sharada-bhujanga-stotram-its-meaning-and-blessing/): Devi Saraswati  is revered as the goddess of knowledge, education, learning, arts, speech, poetry, music, purification, language and culture. Together with the Goddesses Lakshmi and Parvati, she forms the trinity, known as Tridevi. Devi Saraswati is also known as Śāradā. … - [#312 Desire - to fulfill or give up?](https://arshavidyananda.in/312-desire-to-fulfill-or-give-up/): Desire – does it bind us or liberate us? Desire – should it be fulfilled or given up? We do a deep dive into these questions in the light of Vedanta and are clear about what to do.  In the … - [#311 Four Hindu ways to Enrich the New Year](https://arshavidyananda.in/311-four-hindu-ways-to-enrich-the-new-year/): Pujya Swami Dayananda ji, eloquently spoke about the vision of Hinduism – ‘There is no one God or many Gods. There is only God’ This Hindu vision of life – All that is here is Ishvara, is alive in our … - [#310 Annapurna stotram (by Adi Shankaracharya) - its meaning and blessing](https://arshavidyananda.in/310-annapurna-stotram-by-adi-shankaracharya-its-meaning-and-blessing/): Annapurna, the name means ‘She of abundant food’. Devi Annapoorna is a manifestation of Parvati. Anna (अन्न) means “food” or “grains” and pūrṇa (पूर्ण) means “full, complete and perfect.” Annapurna means the giver of food and nourishment.  She is called the mother of the three worlds … - [#309 The Life and Teachings of Swami Tapovan Maharaj](https://arshavidyananda.in/309-the-life-and-teachings-of-swami-tapovan-maharaj/): There is a significant saying that while Teerthas or sacred places purify all people, the sacred places and teerthas are more sanctified and divinized by the holy people and saints who grace them with their passing footprints or prolonged presence. … - [3 Necessary Blessings for the Moksha Pursuit](https://arshavidyananda.in/3-necessary-blessings-for-the-moksha-pursuit/): (From Vedanta – the river of wisdom podcast by Swamini B) To listen – #68 Three necessary blessings  The silence of the valley was broken by an animated discussion amongst three friends. These 3 friends called 1, 2 and 3 were … - [#308 Bhakti - The transformative love of the Gopis for Sri Krishna (Bhagavatam)](https://arshavidyananda.in/308-bhakti-the-transformative-love-of-the-gopis-for-sri-krishna-bhagavatam/): Sharad Ritu had set in. The nights were filled with the perfume of the jasmines and the season made Krishna remember the promise he had given to the gopis on the day he had taken away their garments on the … - [#307 The Dharma Bull and its decline in the 4 Yugas](https://arshavidyananda.in/307-the-dharma-bull-and-its-decline-in-the-4-yugas/): An excerpt from the Bhagavatam – After he was crowned the grandson of Arjuna, King Parikshit lived upto the words of the rishis. He ruled his kingdom just as well as Yudhishthira had been doing. But there was great pain … - [#306 Why study Vedanta if one seeks enlightenment?](https://arshavidyananda.in/why-study-vedanta-if-one-seeks-enlightenment/): Back in the day, when I was studying Vedanta in the gurukulam, a friend shared a story of how she landed in the ashram I told my father – I am going to India for 3 years to study. Father … - [#305 Vamana Avatara and Bali's journey from ego to devotion](https://arshavidyananda.in/305-vamana-avatara-and-balis-journey-from-ego-to-devotion/): Aditi, the mother of Indra and the other gods was very unhappy since her sons had been vanquished by Bali. Once, Kashyapa had been away from the ashrama for a long time. He had been engaged in intense samadhi. When … - [#304 How to come to terms with the past](https://arshavidyananda.in/304-how-to-come-to-terms-with-the-past/): That phone call which impacted the lives of the whole family. The sadness of abandonment The harsh words spoken in a rage  The neglect experienced in childhood The bullying by school mates, Everyone experiences events in childhood that leave an … - [#303 The Sacred bond of Siblings - Lessons from Ramayana and Mahabharata](https://arshavidyananda.in/303-the-sacred-bond-of-siblings-lessons-from-ramayana-and-mahabharata/): Among young people these days, it is common to refer to each other as ‘Bro’ meaning a friend, a buddy, someone close like a brother.  The relationship between siblings is one of life’s most enduring and transformative bonds. While parent-child … - [#302 Narakasura and 16000+ wives of Bhagavan Sri Krishna](https://arshavidyananda.in/302-narakasura-and-16000-wives-of-bhagavan-sri-krishna/): Naraka Chaturdashi is celebrated on the 2nd day of the 5 day Deepavali festival. One of the associated legends is that Sri Krishna defeated Narakasura. Who was he? What were the circumstances that prompted Sri Krishna to marry 16000 women? … - [#301 Devi Lakshmi speaks to the one who says 'I don't have enough'](https://arshavidyananda.in/301-devi-lakshmi-speaks-to-the-one-who-says-i-dont-have-enough/): Asantosha is pacing nervously. Asantosha –  Just so much to do and not enough time. No matter how hard I try, I never have enough. I am a millionaire but I feel insecure and quite honestly, poor. Why is it … - [#300 You are the Whole](https://arshavidyananda.in/300-you-are-the-whole/): You are the whole. We understand that there is no possibility of anyone becoming happy if one has to fulfill desires in order to be happy. We also understand that in spite of one’s desires, wants, and struggles, one does … - [#299 Chant these 32 names of Durga to overcome difficulties](https://arshavidyananda.in/299-chant-these-32-names-of-durga-to-overcome-difficulties/): Here are 32 names of Devi Durga. Chanting it regularly for an x number of times, 8 times or 16 times or even 32 times will give you strength, clarity and relief from your difficulties. Try it and see for … - [#298 Seeing Devi in ALL](https://arshavidyananda.in/298-seeing-devi-in-all/): A devotee is cleaning her mandir, wiping the murti of Durga. Her heart is heavy with loneliness and hopelessness. It is one of those days where she finds everything meaningless. She laments – Devi Ma, I have been doing sadhana … - [#297 Paying the price for our wrong actions (24 Naraka-s/Hells)](https://arshavidyananda.in/297-paying-the-price-for-our-wrong-actions-24-naraka-s-hells/): In this Kali Yuga, we see criminals and the corrupt getting away scot-free without having to pay for their acts of crime. Seems so unfair! And here we are, honest people plodding away at a difficult life. Only through the … - [#296 How do (negative) emotions help us?](https://arshavidyananda.in/296-how-do-negative-emotions-help-us/): We yearn to feel happy, content and peaceful. We struggle when we experience anger, sadness and fear. Most times, we want these emotions to go away. But then, what you resist, persists. Our emotional landscape reflects these mountains and valleys … - [#295 How does Ganapati bless and guides us?](https://arshavidyananda.in/295-how-does-ganapati-bless-and-guides-us/): Devotee: approaches the shrine of  Bhagavan Ganapati, his shoulders slumped and feeling dejected. O  Ganapati, Remover of Obstacles, I come to you with a heavy heart. My life seems fraught with endless challenges and barriers. At every turn, I face … - [#294 Ganesha and his 8 Powerful Avataras](https://arshavidyananda.in/294-ganesha-and-his-8-powerful-avataras/): Where does one hear about legends and stories of Ganesha Deva? Mudgala Purana and Ganesha Purana. Both are considered to be Upapuranas, texts that have been written by Rishis in addition to the major 18 Puranas. In different cosmic ages, … - [#292 Bala Mukunda Ashtakam (The Beautiful, Child form of Sri Krishna)](https://arshavidyananda.in/292-bala-mukunda-ashtakam-the-beautiful-child-form-of-sri-krishna/): Rishi Markandeya was blessed with the vision of Sri Krishna in the child form resting on a banyan leaf. Srimad Bhagavatam speaks of this. Once sages Nara and Narayana visited the hermitage of sage Markandeya in the Himalayas. When they … - [#291 Freedom from Sadness (By Pujya Swami Dayananda ji)](https://arshavidyananda.in/291-freedom-from-sadness-by-pujya-swami-dayananda-ji/): 15th August is special for two reasons, one because it is the day of India’s independence from its colonizer and the other is that it is Pujya Swami Dayananda ji’s birthday. He lived a life of freedom and his vision … - [#290 Tulsidas (Great Saints of India - BhaktaVijaya)](https://arshavidyananda.in/290-tulsidas-great-saints-of-india-bhaktavijaya/): Sant Tulsidas (Great Saints of Bharat from Bhaktavijaya) Bhakta Vijaya is a compilation of stories of 21 great saints from Bharat. Sri Mahipati wrote this in Marathi, a regional language of India in verse form. Mahipati lived from 1715-1790 and … - [#289 Great devotees of Shiva (Punitavati and Kannapa - 63 Nayanars)](https://arshavidyananda.in/290-great-devotees-of-shiva-punitavati-and-kannapa-63-nayanars/): This month of Shravan generally between July and August according to the Hindu calendar is considered highly auspicious for the worship of Bhagavan Shiva. Worship to Shiva first happens in the heart of a devotee, whose love for Shiva radiates … - [#288 The Bhagavad Gita - 9 Objections and Reasons to Learn it](https://arshavidyananda.in/288-the-bhagavad-gita-9-objections-and-reasons-to-learn-it/): Albert Einstein, a physicist and great thinker said about the Gita – When doubts haunt me, when disappointments stare me in the face, and I see not one ray of hope on the horizon, I turn to Bhagavad-gita and find … - [#287 Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati and His Guru-s](https://arshavidyananda.in/287-pujya-swami-dayananda-saraswati-and-his-guru-s/): As we approach Guru Purnima, it has been very moving for me again to read and remember how Pujya Swami Dayananda ji looked upon his gurus. So, sharing it with you here. You will have to put up with my … - [#286 I am NOT the body-mind (the right way to do the enquiry)](https://arshavidyananda.in/286-i-am-not-the-body-mind-the-right-way-to-do-the-enquiry/): Student: I have heard the Vedanta teaching that I am not this body or mind. , but I don’t understand what it means. My body and mind still exist. How can I say, ‘I am not this body or mind’? … - [#285 Namdev (Great Saints of India - BhaktaVijaya)](https://arshavidyananda.in/286-namdev-great-saints-of-india-bhaktavijaya/): Teertha Vitthal Kshetra Vitthala Maata Vitthal Pita Vitthala Deva Vitthal Devapuja Vitthala This is an excerpt from an abhang, a devotional song composed by Namdev almost 800 years ago. The meaning is – The sacred place of pilgrimage is Vitthal, … - [#284 Meditation - 6 Key Myths and Truths (as per Vedanta)](https://arshavidyananda.in/284-meditation-6-key-myths-and-truths-as-per-vedanta/): Meditation or Dhyaanam is an integral part of sadhana of a Vedanta student-disciple. In recent times since meditation has entered the mainstream, numerous misconceptions have arisen. We will explore six key myths about meditation from a Vedantic perspective and offer … - [# 283 Forgiving oneself - an open letter](https://arshavidyananda.in/283-forgiving-oneself-an-open-letter/): Dear me [Your Name], I am writing this letter to you because it’s high time. I feel sad that you have been carrying a heavy burden of shame and anger over past events. It is weighing you down. I am … - [#282 Simple, everyday prayers and practices to divinise your life](https://arshavidyananda.in/282-simple-everyday-prayers-and-practices-to-divinise-your-life/): We wrongly think that the big ‘aha’ moments of epiphanies while meditating or during a retreat make us see that life is sacred. Actually, the simple prayers and practices that, we do every day help us appreciate that all of … - [#281 Are rituals necessary for your spiritual growth?](https://arshavidyananda.in/281-are-rituals-necessary-for-your-spiritual-growth/): Most people say ‘I am spiritual but not religious’. They mean that I am ‘spiritual but not ritualistic’. Is it possible to live your life without being ritualistic? No. How come?   All of us have routines and rituals. Routines … - [#280 Why YOU are greater than all your achievements](https://arshavidyananda.in/why-you-are-greater-than-all-your-achievements/): Is it possible that you are a greater achievement, far greater than your achievements put together? We will see how. Achievements and goals are important. These are milestones and give direction to our pursuits of happiness, meaning and purpose. Grades … - [#279 Powerful blessings and protection of Lakshmi Narasimha (Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Karavalamban Stotram)](https://arshavidyananda.in/279-powerful-blessings-and-protection-of-lakshmi-narasimha-sri-lakshmi-narasimha-karavalamban-stotram/): There was a time in Adi Shankaracharya’s life when he left his body in a cave and inhabited the body of a king to learn all about pleasures. He had been asked questions on sexual relations and marital obligations by … - [#278 Narasimha 's justice and Prahlada's devotion ( A story of divine protection)](https://arshavidyananda.in/278-narasimha-s-justice-and-prahladas-devotion-a-story-of-divine-protection/): Prahlada was the young son of Hiranyakashipu, an asura who had tried killing his own son because he was devoted to Bhagavan Narayana. We had heard/seen of his story in episode 271 – Wisdom Teachings from Prahlada . Continuing, Hiranya … - [#277 Ten key contributions of Adi Shankaracharya to Sanatana Dharma](https://arshavidyananda.in/277-key-10-contributions-of-adi-shankaracharya-to-sanatana-dharma/): Generally, when we remember a person who is no more available physically, we may remember the person’s achievements and qualities. At best this is information alright and may have some inspirational value. But remembering Adi Shankaracharya and his key contributions … - [# 276 Who Shapes your Life Journey? You or others?](https://arshavidyananda.in/276-who-shapes-your-life-journey-you-or-others/): It is a courtroom setting. The judge sits at the front, overseeing the proceedings. You are the defendant, Jeeva, 45 years old who has felt struck by events in life and wants to hold someone responsible for how your life … - [#275 Hanumat Pancharatnam Stotram - its powerful blessings and meaning](https://arshavidyananda.in/275-hanumat-pancharatnam-stotram-its-powerful-blessings-and-meaning/): After Bhagavan Rama, just the mention of Hanuman brings a smile to our faces. He has become the beloved of all due to his unparalleled courage, power and devotion. There is no one like him in our Itihāsa, or Purāna. … - [#274 Sri Rama Bhujanga Prayata Stotram – Its powerful blessing and meaning](https://arshavidyananda.in/274-sri-rama-bhujanga-prayata-stotram-its-powerful-blessing-and-meaning/): Sri Rama Bhujanga Prayata Stotram is a remarkable set of 26 devotional verses dedicated to Bhagavan Sri Rama composed by Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya. The Stotram refers to the unchanging nature of Sri Rama that is Brahman, the limitless being, Sri … - [#273 Why Role models are important for our spiritual growth](https://arshavidyananda.in/273-why-role-models-are-important-for-our-spiritual-growth/): In one of the sessions of my Svadharma course, Vikram S  remarked – I pray that I walk the path of Dharma like Sri Rama despite all his difficulties, that I have the shakti and bhakti of Hanuman, that I … - [#272 How to stop reacting and start responding](https://arshavidyananda.in/272-how-to-stop-reacting-and-start-responding/): We think that the big decisions shape our lives. Actually, what we do in simple, ordinary moments shape our lives. Let ‘s consider An ordinary, typical day at work – Your team leader makes a presentation to the Vice President … - [#271 Wisdom teachings by Prahlada, a child-devotee of Narayana (Bhagavatam)](https://arshavidyananda.in/271-wisdom-teachings-by-prahlada-a-child-devotee-of-narayana-bhagavatam/): Prahlada was the youngest of four sons to Hiranyakashipu. He was endowed with daivi-sampat, qualities which are the heritage of the devas. He honoured the elders. He was truthful and disciplined. He had his senses under control. He was a … - [#270 Which is the best sadhana/yajna in the Gita? Part 2 of 2](https://arshavidyananda.in/270-which-is-the-best-sadhana-yajna-in-the-gita-part-2-of-2/): This is part two of a two-part series on which is the best sadhana/yajna according to the Bhagavad Gita. Through sadhanas we seek to transform ourselves. It is a quiet inner revolution by which, the way you interact with yourself … - [#269 Which is the best sadhana/yajna in the Gita? Part 1 of 2](https://arshavidyananda.in/269-which-is-the-best-sadhana-yajna-in-the-gita-part-1-of-2/): There is a lot of confusion around the word sadhana which is reflected in the questions asked often – What will happen if I skip my sadhana for a few days? What is the best sadhana? If I continue doing … - [#268 Shiva Panchakshara Stotram - its meaning and powerful blessing](https://arshavidyananda.in/268-shiva-panchakshara-stotram-its-meaning-and-powerful-blessing/): Long before the playlists of Bollywood music, pop, rock, rap and world music became popular, the playlists of people were and still are the devotional songs sung by sages and devotees across the ages. As our voice soars above our … - [#267 Shiva maanasa puja - A loving mental puja offering](https://arshavidyananda.in/267-shiva-maanasa-puja-a-loving-mental-puja-offering/): Any prayer in any language or culture is karma, an action. Every action gives results, visible and invisible. Invisible results of helpful karma are called punya while invisible results of harmful karma is called paapa. Karma is three fold – … - [#266 I am the witness consciousness of the 3 states of experience](https://arshavidyananda.in/266-i-am-the-witness-consciousness-of-the-3-states-of-experience/): We love and thrive on our experiences be it tasting the local cuisine of a new culture, seeing the azure blue waters of the ocean, feeling the cool breeze wash over our body, listening to our carefully curated playlist, smelling … - [#265 Sharada (Saraswati) stotram - its powerful blessing and meaning](https://arshavidyananda.in/265-sharada-saraswati-stotram-its-powerful-blessing-and-meaning/): To know the vision of Vedanta, we worship Bhagavan. Really speaking, we are worshipping Bhagavat-shakti which is also referred to as Devi shakti. Our worship envelopes the entire world which is a manifestation of Bhagavan. Devi Saraswati also known as … - [#264 The What, Why and How of a Tirthayatra (Hindu pilgrimage)?](https://arshavidyananda.in/264-the-what-why-and-how-of-a-tirthayatra-hindu-pilgrimage/): What is a Tirthayatra? Yatra means a journey and the term, ‘tirtha’ occurs frequently in the Rigveda and the Vedic samhitas, with contextual meanings ranging from ‘a way’ to “a ford in the river.” Just as some parts of the … - [#263 What motivates us and sustains motivation in our pursuits?](https://arshavidyananda.in/263-what-motivates-us-and-sustains-motivation-in-our-pursuits/): Research tells us that by end of January the hope, optimism and enthusiasm that magically filled up people’s hearts starts to fade and we are back to our same old, same old lives. Our motivation has waned. Life in the … - [#262 The Transformative power of the sacred word 'Rama'](https://arshavidyananda.in/262-the-transformative-power-of-the-sacred-word-rama/): In our religious Indian culture, a person who constantly repeats the name of Bhagavan would be looked upon as a devotee. If the person keeps repeating His name the whole day, then that person is perhaps called a tapasvi,   But, … - [# 261 The meaning of Sri Ramachandra Krpalu bhajamana (the invitation to Sri Rama)](https://arshavidyananda.in/261-the-meaning-of-sri-ramachandra-krpalu-bhajamana-the-invitation-to-sri-rama/): Sriramachandra kripalu bhajaman is a stuti, verses of praise, composed by Goswami Tulsidas ji who invites Sri Rama to reside in our hearts.  It was written sometime in the sixteenth century, in a combination of Sanskrit and Braj languages. Sri … - [#260 The powerful blessing and meaning of Aditya Hridayam](https://arshavidyananda.in/260-the-powerful-blessing-and-meaning-of-aditya-hridayam/): Aditya Hrdayam Stotram is a devotional chant dedicated to Surya Bhagavan and occurs in Srimad Ramayana authored by Adikavi Valmiki. The Ramayana is divided into six volumes (kanda) called Bala, Ayodhya, Aranya, Kishkindha, Sundara and Yuddha. Aditya Hridayam consists of 31 … - [#259 How to resolve our internal conflicts – a friendly teaching from the Bhagavad Gita.  ](https://arshavidyananda.in/259-how-to-resolve-our-internal-conflicts-a-friendly-teaching-from-the-bhagavad-gita/): It is likely that you have heard this popular story which is attributed to Native American culture.  A young boy was sitting next to his grandfather, as they looked out the window. The young boy looked up at him and … - [#258 The play of the Atma and intellect - teaching by Sri Dattatreya in Tripura Rahasya](https://arshavidyananda.in/258-the-play-of-the-atma-and-intellect-teaching-by-sri-dattatreya-in-tripura-rahasya/): Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi often quoted from the Tripura Rahasya which is considered an important teaching of Advaita Vedanta. In this Shiva taught the highest truth to Vishnu who in turn taught Brahma. Later Vishnu incarnated on Earth as Shri … - [Life before and after the Bhagavad Gita](https://arshavidyananda.in/life-before-and-after-the-bhagavad-gita/): 1. Before the Gita, one ‘s life is a battlefield where Dharma and Adharma are pitched against each other After the Gita, one ‘s life is an instrument (flute) of Dharma allowing Bhagavan Sri Krishna to play his sweet song. … - [#257 Your Tree of Karma - How did it grow this year?](https://arshavidyananda.in/257-your-tree-of-karma-how-did-it-grow-this-year/): Suppose you were to visualise yourself as a tree – mango tree, eucalyptus, pine tree, redwood, parijata, any tree, with your roots, tree trunk, branches, flowers and fruits. As a tree, your roots dig deep into the soil of dharma … - [#256 How to avoid spiritual bypassing of emotion in Vedanta](https://arshavidyananda.in/256-how-to-avoid-spiritual-bypassing-of-emotion-in-vedanta/): A bypass is a road or highway that avoids or “bypasses” a built-up area, town, or village. The bypass allows traffic to flow through without interference from local traffic. It reduces congestion in the built-up area, and helps to improve … - [#255 The one who looked for God (story)](https://arshavidyananda.in/255-the-one-who-looked-for-god-story/): Shri Swami Rama Tirtha also known as Ram Swami was an Indian teacher of Vedanta. He lived from 1873 to 1906. One of the earlier teachers to lecture in the United States travelling there in 1902 and was preceded by … - [#254 The Powerful blessing and Meaning of Kalabhairava Ashtakam](https://arshavidyananda.in/254-the-powerful-blessing-and-meaning-of-kalabhairava-ashtakam/): In our younger days, time seems like a forever friend as our life ‘s experiences stretch on. As seasons change and the decades pass, we become more conscious of the effects of time on our lives – ageing and decline … - [#253 Is Sannyasa necessary for the Vedanta pursuit?](https://arshavidyananda.in/253-is-sannyasa-necessary-for-the-vedanta-pursuit/): As a Vedanta student, everyone toys with the idea of sannyasa, either out of frustration or a fantasy. In the Advaita Vedanta tradition, we understand sannyasa both as a lifestyle and knowledge. Sannyasa as knowledge is non-negotiable but sannyasa as … - [#252 40 Everyday moments of connectedness with our world](https://arshavidyananda.in/252-40-everyday-moments-of-connectedness-with-our-world/): We often feel disconnected and isolated. It seems like we are ‘living our mind’ and not living life. And yet we are connected all the time. Here are 40 everyday moments of connectedness with our people and our world.   1. … - [#251 The powerful blessing and meaning of Venkatesha Suprabhatam](https://arshavidyananda.in/251-the-powerful-blessing-and-meaning-of-venkatesha-suprabhatam/): In Valmiki Ramayana, the Balakanda section, we see that Rishi Vishvamitra has got permission from King Dasharatha to take his valiant, young sons – Sri Rama and Sri Lakshmana to fight and kill the rakshasas. In preparation, Rishi Vishvamitra gives … - [#250 How and Why we postpone our happiness (and don't even know it)?](https://arshavidyananda.in/250-how-and-why-we-postpone-our-happiness-and-dont-even-know-it/): ‘If only’ two small words. ‘But‘ a really small word. Although small words, ‘if only’ and ‘but’ have a big impact on how we think, how we feel, what we do and the extent to which we are happy. “If … - [#249 The way we view our blessings changes us.](https://arshavidyananda.in/249-the-way-we-view-our-blessings-changes-us/): ‘Blessing’ means a special favour, mercy or a special benefit from Bhagavan. The Sanskrit words are ‘anugraha’ and asheervaada, expression of a blessing. What do we consider as blessings? Generally, blessings are the moments, circumstances, and people that bring joy, … - [#248 The Meaning of Bhavani Ashtakam (devotional verses to Devi)](https://arshavidyananda.in/248-the-meaning-of-bhavani-ashtakam-devotional-verses-to-devi/): ‘Bhavani’ is a beautiful name for the one who bestows life, Devi herself. Ashtakam means eight. And so Bhavani Ashtakam are a set of eight devotional verses attributed to Jagadguru, Adi Shankaracharya. It expresses a devotee’s longing for the Goddess. … - [#247 The Court of Emotions - Who is responsible for how you feel?](https://arshavidyananda.in/247-the-court-of-emotions-who-is-responsible-for-how-you-feel/): In a distant realm of experience, a unique court convened. This was not a court of law, but a court of emotions. Here, individuals were summoned to explain their roles in shaping the feelings of one particular jiva. The jiva … - [#246 What happens after the body dies – 4 four possibilities](https://arshavidyananda.in/246-what-happens-after-the-body-dies-4-four-possibilities/): Decades ago, when a famous spiritual figure died, his followers said – Osho did not die. He appeared on the Earth from date of birth to date of passing. For the first time, I was introduced to the idea that … - [#245 What if I am spiritual and my partner or family is not?](https://arshavidyananda.in/245-what-if-i-am-spiritual-and-my-partner-or-family-is-not/): After episode 243 – Life and the purpose of marriage in the Vedic tradition, one of you asked this question –  What if I am spiritual and my partner is not? Well, the differences between us are not limited to … - [#244 The powerful blessing and meaning of Sri Sankatanaashana Ganesha Stotram](https://arshavidyananda.in/244-the-powerful-blessing-and-meaning-of-sri-sankatanaashana-ganesha-stotram/): Shri Ganesha Stotram or Sankata Nashana Ganapati Stotram is a powerful prayer to Lord Ganesha. It occurs in the Narada Purana. Rishi Narada is a devotee of Bhagavan Vishnu. Rishi Narada has also written the Narada Bhakti Sutras, a profound … - [#243 Life and the purpose of marriage (in the Vedic tradition)](https://arshavidyananda.in/243-life-and-the-purpose-of-marriage-in-the-vedic-tradition/): Young unmarried people in their twenties are often asked the very Indian phrase ‘ When are you going to settle down’?. They shrug their shoulders and say, ‘Give me some time’. If one persists in the conversation with them, they … - [#242 Is Ego the enemy?](https://arshavidyananda.in/242-is-ego-the-enemy/): Bruised and battered, the ego went to bed in a heap of self-betrayal, lies and agony. The ego thought that Vedanta would offer some answers but all attempts at reading and watching spiritual videos had not helped. And as the … - [#241 Am I progressing or stagnating on the spiritual path?](https://arshavidyananda.in/241-am-i-progressing-or-stagnating-on-the-spiritual-path/): Question from a listener – Can you speak about a spiritual lull/ stagnation that sets in many a times. Sometimes there is time and optimal circumstances on hand, but the mind just does not cooperate to sit down to study, … - [#240 Can Bhakti and Knowledge walk hand-in-hand?](https://arshavidyananda.in/240-can-bhakti-and-knowledge-walk-hand-in-hand/): Toward the end of the18th Chapter of the Bhagavad Gītā (Verse 67), Bhagavan Kṛṣṇa tells  Arjuna, This teaching given to you should never be imparted to the one who does not perform tapas, religious austerities, nor to the one who … - [#239 Setusāma - 4 easy ways to cross over our spiritual obstacles](https://arshavidyananda.in/239-setusama-4-easy-ways-to-cross-over-our-spiritual-obstacles/): 15th August is a day of double celebration. The first is that India got independence and the second is that it is my beloved guru Pujya Swami Dayananda ji’s birth anniversary. He taught us that we were always free and … - [#238 'If I am God, why should I pray'?](https://arshavidyananda.in/238-if-i-am-god-why-should-i-pray/): The pronoun ‘I’ is referred to twice in the sentence. If ‘I’ am God and why should ‘I’ pray? Can ‘I’ be both the person and God simultaneously? Yes and No. No, meaning God and the person are not the … - [#237 'I know Vedanta but how to apply to my life?'](https://arshavidyananda.in/237-i-know-vedanta-but-how-to-apply-to-my-life/): This is a common question. It is like the pot who was aspiring to be clay saying that, ‘I know I am clay but how to apply this knowledge in my life.’ Familiarity with words used in Vedanta is often … - [#236 How to accept that God has created injustice and suffering](https://arshavidyananda.in/236-how-to-accept-that-god-has-created-injustice-and-suffering/): Before we answer this, we have to check if the question is valid. This question has two parts – First, did God create injustice and suffering. If yes, then how to accept it? As news stream through the internet every … - [#235 What happens when the devotee prays to Bhagavan Krishna for bhakti and he appears?](https://arshavidyananda.in/235-what-happens-when-the-devotee-prays-to-bhagavan-krishna-for-bhakti-and-he-appears/): The devotee is ardently praying for more bhakti and not mukti, freedom. When Bhagavan Krishna appears before her, we hear the dialogue that follows. Shree Krishna sharanam mama..(singing) Tears were streaming down her face as her heart swelled with devotion. … - [#234 Why your sensitivity is a strength, not a weakness](https://arshavidyananda.in/234-why-your-sensitivity-is-a-strength-not-a-weakness/): ‘I get hurt easily because I am very sensitive. Wish I was not so sensitive. ‘ complain many people.  The question is – are we sensitive or are we oversensitive? Some of us get offended, upset and hurt for the … - [#233 Dialogue between Identity and Consciousness](https://arshavidyananda.in/233-dialogue-between-identity-and-consciousness/): Once upon a time, in the depths of a contemplative forest, a profound dialogue was unfolding between Identity and Consciousness, also referred to as Ahankara and Chaitanyam. If truth be told such a dialogue is not really possible but what … - [#232 The powerful blessing and meaning of Guru stotram](https://arshavidyananda.in/232-the-powerful-blessing-and-meaning-of-guru-stotram/): Śri Gurustotram is found in the Gurugītā, a text of 274 shlokas.  Gurugītā itself is from Skanda Purana, one of the 18 Puranas. Pujya Swami Dayānanda Saraswatī, had selected 13 shlokas from the Gurugītā which have now been accepted and chanted by a lot of … - [#231 Just be an instrument (of the sacred)](https://arshavidyananda.in/231-just-be-an-instrument-of-the-sacred/): On the eve of battle, Arjuna found himself in a profound dialogue with the divine himself, Bhagavan Krishna, within the sacred verses of the Bhagavad Gita. At some point in time, Arjuna expressed a longing to witness the cosmic form … - [#230 Understanding is NOT equal to Agreement](https://arshavidyananda.in/230-understanding-is-not-equal-to-agreement/): ‘Are you sure you want to take this case?’ The supervisor in Thane mental hospital in Mumbai asked us interns. ‘The patient has been convicted for multiple rape of many women and has a provisional diagnosis of schizophrenia’. Without batting … - [#229 Why the need for perfection is not a perfect pursuit](https://arshavidyananda.in/229-why-the-need-for-perfection-is-not-a-perfect-pursuit/): ‘Perfect’ – a word that is perfect. ‘Perfect’ preens and struts on the catwalk of achievements with its self-importance. There is no room for flaws or anything less than perfect.. ‘Perfect’ lends aura to things and makes them desirable. The … - [#228 The Blessing and Glory of Ganga (Ganga Stotram)](https://arshavidyananda.in/228-the-blessing-and-glory-of-ganga-ganga-stotram/): (This is an audio excerpt of the full video – The Glory of Ganga)  Gangaji is not an ordinary river, she is looked upon as a Devi. Devi meaning Shakti power, much more than power. The beauty about Shakti is … - [#227 Brahman, Ishvara, Devatas - same or different?](https://arshavidyananda.in/227-brahman-ishvara-devatas-same-or-different/): A few years ago, a podcaster asked me, “Have you seen God?” I said ‘Yes’ “What? What do you mean? “ ‘Well, I see you! All forms are forms of Bhagavan just as all waves are forms of water.’ I … - [#226 How to control your mind](https://arshavidyananda.in/226-how-to-control-your-mind/): To control the mind, we understand what the mind is. In the Vedic tradition, the mind is called antah karana – an inner instrument. The body is bahya karana, an external instrument. This antah karana, inner instrument is four fold. … - [#225 Karma Yoga in resolving conflicts](https://arshavidyananda.in/225-karma-yoga-in-resolving-conflicts/): Life involves relating to the other. While relating to the partner, colleague, parents or children  differences invariably emerge in opinions, personalities, likes and dislikes. For example, I love going to temples. You love hanging out at the beach. On the … - [#224 Runa-anubandha - Karmic debt and freeing oneself](https://arshavidyananda.in/224-runa-anubandha-karmic-debt-and-freeing-oneself/): Why does he/she trigger me so much? Why does this person come back again and again into my life? Why am I so dependent on this person? What are the lessons to be learnt in this relationship? Why can I … - [#223 Adi Shankaracharya and the teaching tradition of Advaita Vedanta](https://arshavidyananda.in/223-adi-shankaracharya-and-the-teaching-tradition-of-advaita-vedanta/): To offer our respect to Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya, we chant  श्रुतिस्मृतिपुराणानाम् आलयम करुणालयम्।नमामि भगवत्पादम शंकरं लोक शंकरम् ॥ śruti smṛti purāṇānām ālayam karuṇālayam.namāmi bhagavatpādam śaṅkaraṃ loka śaṅkaram. I bow at the feet of the Lord in the form Sri Sankaracharya, … - [#222 The powerful blessing and meaning of Ganesha Pancharatnam stotram by Adi Shankaracharya.](https://arshavidyananda.in/222-the-powerful-blessing-and-meaning-of-ganesha-pancharatnam-stotram-by-adi-shankaracharya/): As we approach Jagatguru, Adi Shankaracharya’s Jayanti or birthday, we are full of reverence for his pivotal role in strengthening Sanatana Dharma. While he wrote the bhashya, commentary of the teaching of the Gita, Upanishads and Brahmasutras for those who … - [#221 Laws of nature and Bhagavan - the invariable connection](https://arshavidyananda.in/221-laws-of-nature-and-bhagavan-the-invariable-connection/): When asked what do you believe in, people, who identify as spiritual-but-not-religious, reply, ‘Laws of nature’. If asked to elaborate, they say, ‘Oh..the universal laws that apply to all objects. Laws that apply to the mountains and valleys which are … - [#220 The powerful blessing and meaning of Hanuman Chalisa](https://arshavidyananda.in/220-the-powerful-blessing-and-meaning-of-hanuman-chalisa/): If there is a devata who can be present with you and for you, more instantly than anything instant,  he is none other than Hanuman. The greatest devotee of Bhagavan Sri Rama, Hanuman blesses with his bhakti and shakti, much … - [#219 The power and meaning of Sri Ramaraksha stotram](https://arshavidyananda.in/219-the-power-and-meaning-of-sri-ramaraksha-stotram/): In the battlefield of life, we face arrows of difficult situations, spears of judgments and attacks of challenges. If one does not have a suitable armor in the battlefield, one will be wounded and defeated in the first few moments … - [#218 Healing in Hinduism through Blessings, Ayurveda and Jyotisham](https://arshavidyananda.in/218-healing-in-hinduism-through-blessings-ayurveda-and-jyotisham/): Healing of all beings in the Vedic tradition has existed and continues through bodies of wisdom in the form of Karma-kanda, Ayurveda, and Jyotisha. 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