Kaivalya Upaniṣad 4

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Kaivalya Upaniṣad 4

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Sep 12, 2022

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The four-fold qualification of viveka (discernment), vairāgya (dispassion), śamādiṣaṭkasampatti (mature and focused mind), and mumukṣutvam (desire for moksha), required in a student of Vedanta are explained in detail in this talk.

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Sep 12, 2022

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Sri Rudram 9: In the beginning Rudra was seen as the chastiser but now the devotee having undergone an extraordinary transformation in vision sees Rudra as the very source and giver of Life, one whose presence shines in everything. The devotee who is in awe of the cre... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 17: Mantras hold the power to dissolve all hopelessness and it helps one cross the river of samsara. In these verses, Rudra is invoked as the source and recipient of all mantras. Rudra is recognized as the truth of everything, Rudra is all light and all know... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 7: The following verses take a beautiful turn in appreciating everything as the form of Bhagavan. The sun is worshipped as Rudra signifying the dawn of knowledge which chases away darkness and dispels ignorance. by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 4: In this mantra, the Sadhaka (aspirant) takes a quantum leap and invokes Rudra in the form of the words of Vedas. He/she asks for this ultimate blessing of the knowledge -the knowledge which dismisses all notions of bondage and fear & blesses one with mok... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 3: In this episode, the person who was earlier afraid of Rudra, seeing him as the angry wielder of the arrows of karma phala (results of action) has matured in understanding and surrenders gracefully to the Lord (Ishvara). Listen to the full episode to unde... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 11: In this episode we finish Anuvaka 1 ... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 2: In this episode, we begin with the unfoldment of the 1st Anuvaka (section), where the invocatory verses are explained beautifully. The Lord is invoked as 'Rudra' -one who is the cause as well as the remover of all pains and sorrows. For this reason, Sri ... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 16: These verses help bring out a deep sense of surrender needed for all spiritual practitioners. In understanding Bhagavan as the charioteer of one's life, the sadhaka surrenders the reigns of his/her life to that adorable one who is limitless and indestruc... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 10: In the last episode, we contemplated on the qualities of Isvara as being all pervasive, one with complete overlordship and as the indweller of all beings. In this episode, we internalize these qualities further. We pray to Rudra to continue to be a pleas... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 5: The Sadhaka who is now a Mumukshu -one desirous of liberation, proceeds with a single-minded focus on gaining the knowledge. He/she prays to Bhagavan to ward off all karmic obstacles that may come in the way of this pursuit for Mukti (liberation). Listen... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 8: The devotee marvels at the beauty of this whole universe seeing everything as Ishwara, including one's own karma phala. He/She revels in seeing Bhagavans presence all around . In this seeing, the seen and the seer soon resolves and there is no duality, n... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 15: The oneness reiterated so gracefully throughout Sri Rudram is the essence of the vision of Vedanta. These verses bring out the vibrancy of Bhagavan's presence in everything one sees, including oneself. Rudra, the creator of this universe is beyond ignora... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 28: The emphasis on the falsity of categories between the sentient and insentient are illustrated here. These verses examine these habitual distinctions and help loosen it's sway over a sadhaka. by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 14: Mantra 2 forms the entire second Anuvaka. Each mantra brings out the glory of Bhagavan and bears fruit accordingly. This mantra gives inner clarity, purpose and discipline needed for the pursuit of knowledge towards Moksha. One begins to see this entire... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 13: Continuing with the interluding verse between Anuvaka 1 and 2, Rudra is invoked as the one who dissolves and resolves all duality. All false divisions including time is devoured as mithya leaving myself as the timeless 'I'. by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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