

Bhagavad Gita | The Essence of Vedanta
Vedanta Society, San Francisco
Swami Tattwamayananda’s class on Srimad Bhagavad Gita is held at the Vedanta Society of Northern California, San Francisco (founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1900) on Friday evenings in the First Universal Hindu Temple in the West (founded by Swami Trigunatitananda in 1905). Classes are held on Friday night at 7:30 pm. All are most welcome.The Srimad Bhagavad Gita is the most important spiritual classic of Hinduism.Swami Tattwamayananda, currently the Minister of the Vedanta Society of Northern California, San Francisco, (originally founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1900) served in various centers of the Ramakrishna Order in India as editor, publisher, and teacher of Sanskrit, Advaitic texts such as Sri Shankaracharya's commentaries on the 'Prasthanatraya' (the fundamental Sanskrit texts of Vedanta philosophy), Buddhism and Indian philosophy. He underwent traditional training in Hindu scriptures, Sanskrit, Vedic and Vedantic literature for many years, from his early days. Before coming to the United States in January 2012 he was teaching Sanskrit, Vedantic scriptures and Indian philosophy at the Training center in Belur Math, the institution that trains the monks of the Ramakrishna Order at the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, Kolkata, India. Apart from his traditional education, the Swami has also received modern University education in English literature, psychology, European history, and Western philosophy. He is frequently invited for lectures on Yoga, Vedanta, and traditional Hindu scriptures and for participating in interfaith dialogues.For more:Web: www.sfvedanta.orgLivestream: https://livestream.com/sfvedantaFacebook: www.facebook.com/sfvedantaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SFVedantaAll Original Content © Vedanta Society of Northern California
Episodes
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Feb 15, 2019 • 57min
3 - Swadharma: An Intelligent Approach to Life, Work and Duty | Swami Tattwamayananda
Chapter 2 Verse 11 - 13The lecture was given by Swami Tattwamayananda on February 15, 2019. - You were never non-existent. You will never cease to be. You are eternal.- Atman: our timeless transcendental dimension- The secular merges in the spiritual.- Spiritual food is needed for a healthy mind.- Swadharma: resolving our inner conflicts- No separation between the spiritual and the secular

Feb 8, 2019 • 55min
2 – Humanity is One Spiritual Family – The Mystery of the Sacred Word | Swami Tattwamayananda
Discover the profound concept of seeing the divine in every aspect of life, transcending mere rituals. Embrace the notion that humanity forms one spiritual family, connected through shared existence. Delve into the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita as they guide you from inner turmoil to clarity and enlightenment. Explore the balance of action and renunciation, learning that true freedom lies in letting go of attachment to outcomes. Engage with timeless wisdom that weaves together various spiritual practices, culminating in a richer understanding of the self.

Feb 1, 2019 • 56min
1 – Introduction: Mahabharata, the Great Sanskrit Classic | Swami Tattwamayananda
The lecture was given by Swami Tattwamayananda on February 01, 2019.-Emerson: an example of the universal appeal of the Bhagavad Gita.-Sir Warren Hastings's introduction to the first English translation Bhagavad Gita is referred to.-Lord Krishna answers the questions every refined, cultured, human being would ask. -Our quest for contentment: Psychology of spiritual contentment-Problems of success-The solution-Efficiency minus workaholism-Psychological/spiritual explanation of mental blocks – the conflict between mind/desire and intellect/will -Combination of action and contemplation-Mahabharata and the Gita as part of it.-Karma yoga: professionalism + link to a higher ideal – the opposite of workaholism-Freedom from psychological enslavement