Bhagavad Gita | The Essence of Vedanta

Vedanta Society, San Francisco
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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
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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.
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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

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