This video explains mumukshutva (an all consuming desire for freedom) and dispels common misconceptions about it. If you have a question about this video, leave it in the comments section below or CONTACT me.
Tag: Self-Inquiry
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Vedanta Course #15: Tattva Bodha – The Six-Fold Discipline
The third qualification for Vedanta listed in Tattva Bodha is the Six-Fold Discipline (shamadi shatka sampatti), which consists of control of the mind (shama), control of the senses (dama), doing one’s own duty (uparama), forbearance (titiksha), open-minded trust in the teacher and teaching (shraddha), and ability to focus on a given topic (samadana). Watch the video to find out more about each discipline. If you have a question about this video, leave a comment below or CONTACT me.
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Vedanta Course #12: Part 1-11 Review
A recap of Vedanta Course #1-11 covering topics such as the benefits of self-knowledge, subject/object distinction, the three stages of self-inquiry, Vedanta scriptures, action vs. knowledge and the purpose of prayer.
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Vedanta Course #9: Tattva Bodha – the self pt. 3
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This video concludes the analysis of the statement that the self is: non-dual consciousness, the unchanging, indivisible, independently existent, eternal, infinite, imperceptible essence of everything, ever free of all action and experience. Up until this point the words “non-dual, unchanging, independently existent” and “consciousness” have been explained. This installment of the Vedanta Course takes up “eternal, infinite, imperceptible essence of everything, ever free of all action and experience” and also throws in an extra word, “indivisible” for good measure.
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It’s very important to watch these videos sequentially, so if you haven’t seen them all you can VIEW PREVIOUS VIDEOS HERE
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Vedanta Course 5: The 3 Stages of Self-Inquiry and the Role of Sanskrit
In this video the three stages of self-inquiry are discussed: sravana, manana and nididhyasana or listening, contemplation and assimilation. Also, I talk about whether or not knowledge of Sanskrit is required for studying Vedanta.