81: Upadesha Sahasri (ch17 v38-40) One Thousand Teachings of Adi Shankara

Vedanta is not a subject matter, a spiritual doctrine, or a philosophy - it is a method of self-inquiry (atma-vichara) based on the wisdom (vidya) of the ancient rishis, as found in the Upanishads, a part of the sacred Vedic scriptures. This method can lead you to discover your true, divine nature (sat-chit-ananda atma) and gain moksha, freedom from suffering.

[jasminka-kt]

Namaste Swamiji. Listening to these profound teachings and being in presence of Dear Swami Tadatmananda is like being home, safe and sane. Thank you humbly! Blessings! 🙏❤💐

[gridcoregilry]

mind-blowing class, thank you very much. After having studied for more than 3 years now, it continues to amaze me how much clarity you bring to your classes based on Shankara

[joaopossa]

Amazing class, thank you swami! This text is really a blessing that Shankara gave to us, so clear! OM 🙏

[tim]

These have become my favorite lectures.

[koochithatha]

Salutations, Guruji! I look forward to your classes each week on Sri Shankara’s “mind blowing” teachings, and this one was among the best of them. Wonderful for sadhana. Thank you. Om Shanti 🙏🏼

[Pallasathena-hvkp]

Shankara’s teachings truly leave me flabbergasted. Makes me just want to sit and stare…..It feels destabilizing, but it can’t. be. denied. 🙏❤️

It’s so incredible that every single experience is irrefutably “pointing, ” to the Self.

[daisybelleamberbush]

Thank you for all these classes!
🔥🙏🙏🔥

[Pallasathena-hvkp]

Pranam, Swami 🙏 Thank you for the teaching!

[torussaga]

Awoke about five hours after this at 5am Sydney AUS time and what a wonderful start to the day with this teaching.

[dayanidhi]

8:38 - "Even to call consciousness a witness is a provisional description, and not a fundamental description." I'm not clear about this, if anyone can help? 🙏

[bakedlotus]

Karma does not exist to punish and reward. The law of Karma exists to facilitate the growth of our souls. The doctrine of equity, which seeks to end disparity, is not only a vicious lie, it would be a grave spiritual injustice to souls that seek growth and would be a slap in the face of Ishvara. Suffering is not evil; it is necessary. Root canals hurt. Not getting them done hurts more. We must never fail to appreciate that souls born into poverty collaborated with God to do so. It was their choice. Robbing them of that choice, of that opportunity for growth, is an ignorant and dangerous proposition.

[bakedlotus]

forgiveness obliterates karma. incorporate forgiveness in your practice.