The True Meaning of Shada

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Shrada means faith literally. It's not an adequate lation. Without this, one cannot be sustained on the spiritual path. God exists and it is worth while to have faith in god. All beings are ever liberated but never pass up an opportunity to help the suffering. Never miss an opportunity for a retreat. But never fail to show reverence to the goroo. There you are, that reality. You've got it svery specifically. Very beautiful sym some six or sevenso they are meant as a warning and a guide for those who are advanced spiritual practitioners.

Q&A session lead by Swami Sarvapriyananda at the Vedanta Society of New York on Nov 7th, 2021. List of questions with timestamps: 05:10 - What happens to the reflected consciousness after death, and after enlightenment? 19:10 - What is my swadharma? 35:20 - What is the difference between the knower and the witness? 41:20 - Where does Sri Ramakrishna stand in the triad of Iswara, Jiva, and Jagat? 51:15 - Is enlightenment a gradual process or a “wow” moment? 01:02:40 - What is Shraddha? 01:15:33 - Is there any overlap between psychotherapy and Vedanta?