This is a power point presentation based on the book “Rambles in Vedanta” by Rajam Iyer, published in 1946. In his book, Shri Rajam Iyer shows how Nataraja is represented by vedantic philosophy and indirectly, gives guidance on how saguna brahman is connected to nirguna brahman. Download links are below the power point presentation. PDF […]
Namaste: Please click on the link below for my notes on Kaivalya Upanishads. These notes are based on the teachings of Swami Paramarthananda. Notes-KaivalyaUpanishad (more…)
“Aparyaptam tad asmakam balam bhishmabhi raksitam Paryaptam tvidam etesam balam Bhimabhi raksitam” Here Duryodhana is addressing Dronacharya comparing the strengths of Pandavas and kawravas army. There seems to be a difference of opinion in the interpretation of this sloka among well known commentators. Some commentators give the meaning “unlimited” for the word “aparyaptam” and […]
Dhritarashtra asks Sanjaya ” MAMAKAH PANDAVAH CA EVA DHARMAKSHETRE KIM AKURVATHAH” (What did MY PEOPLE and also the Pandavas do in the Holy land?) Dhritarashtra was born congenitally blind. He also acquired inner blindness by his selfishness and excessive attachment to Duryodhana. Dhritarashtra, being blind, was not eligible for the throne and hence PANDU […]
Scriptures point out that human beings have 4 possible destinations. Rebirth—(PUNAR JANMA): As a result of fructification of Sanchitha karma ,beings attain suitable bodies.This cycle continues for most people until their Sanchita Karma is exhausted.This is possible only with attainment of Self Knowledge. Attainment of Swarga.(PARA LOKA PRAPTHI): Some people believe that attainment of celestial pleasures in Swarga is freedom. Sastras do talk about these to those who […]
This glory of the GITA is narrated in VARAHA PURANA Bhudevi(Maha Lakshmi) approached Lord Vishnu and enquired – How , one who is bound with his Prarabdha maintain constant devotion upon You? The Lord replied that who meditates on Gita will attain that status. Lord further asserted that where ever the book GITA is kept, […]
One page summary, in table format, of the first Bagawat Geeta class by Swami Paramarthananda. Notes-BhagavadGita-Intro (more…)
These notes are based on the Swami Paramarthananda’s discourse on TattvaBodha. (Please click on the link below) Notes-TatvaBodha (more…)