Best Vedic Knowledge Podcasts (2025)

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Creation, Maintenance, and Destruction. 58:24

3y ago58:24

58:24

Knowledge is for action! And in this episode Beanie and Torpohangdroop discuss the subtle laws of nature that conceives, constructs, maintains, and dissolves creation. How do we perceive the mechanics of these laws and collaborate with them? Why is it important and how, through better understanding, can we leverage this knowledge so our lives are m…

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The Benefit of the Doubt 1:03:44

3y ago1:03:44

1:03:44

Brienne and Théo explore the topic of doubt. Doubting our meditation, if enlightenment is a real state of consciousness we can experience, doubt about if this is a cult or religion. Doubt about everything! But also the benefit of doubt and skepticism and how they can drive us towards personal research through direct experience instead of just relyi…

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What does Enlightenment Sound Like? (The Music Episode!) 1:15:21

3+ y ago1:15:21

1:15:21

What does enlightenment sound like? In a wild departure from the typical STE form, Brienne and Théo each curate ‘enlightenment playlists”, discussing what states of consciousness and an enlightened experience might be like in music form. Headphones required and volume up! This podcast was mixed and mastered to be loud. Spotify playlist of songs and…

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Our 1 Year Podcast Anniversary (and a bit on back support and desires). 1:06:50

3+ y ago1:06:50

1:06:50

Brienne and Théo reflect on the past year since they started Slouching Towards Enlightenment; the knowledge, the jokes, the guests, and the ever growing community of Vedic Meditators. They also discuss the importance of back support and the mechanics of following charm and desires.By Théo Burkhardt and Brienne Rose

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A Stuntwoman's Big Break (Into Consciousness) 57:46

3+ y ago57:46

57:46

Introducing our dear friend, very special guest, and stuntwoman extraordinaire; Hayley Wright! Hayley sit down with Brienne and Théo to discuss how the break she needed from her work as a stuntwoman lead her Vedic Meditation on the eve of the pandemic. Now a devoted practitioner of Vedic Meditation, Hayley joins Slouching Towards Enlightenment to d…

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Hot Cream and the Over-Breathers. 1:02:37

3+ y ago1:02:37

1:02:37

Théo and Brienne yap, gab, and persiflate about the "highest" states of consciousness beyond Unity Consciousness, kundalini experiences, how to meditate while co-habitating with babies. They also find their new band name, HOT CREAM! (Trigger warning: We say "hot cream" more than once in this episode.)…

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Waiting for the Rainbows 56:49

3+ y ago56:49

56:49

Théo and Brie's friend group in Santa Fe have a tumultuous week (more like two weeks) filled with all kinds of challenges. Every single friend in the group is met with an unforeseeable curveball, dose of drama, or an emotional or physical stressor. Usually in times like this, the go-to person to consult is the meditation teacher. But what happens w…

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Are You Doing Your Two Minutes??? 1:11:07

4y ago1:11:07

1:11:07

Brienne (who celebrates her ONE YEAR MEDI-VERSARY today) and I discuss that 2-minute bit at the end of our meditation where we integrate and rest before opening our eyes. Recorded in the kid's room, surrounded by toy instruments and a sleeping dog, we reunite for a little slouch and a touch of enlightenment.…

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March 4th (March Forth) 1:18:17

4y ago1:18:17

1:18:17

What's it like to practice Vedic Meditation for 3 months? How about a year? 5 years? 10 years? What transformational effects does transcending on a regular basis do to a person? Every year on March 4th, Théo celebrates his "Mediversary". Find out how 13 years of dedicated practice transformed Théo and the perspective he has now that it's been over …

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The Practicality of Meditation with special guest, Michael Gross (Family Ties, Tremors) 1:03:30

4+ y ago1:03:30

1:03:30

In this episode we welcome our hilarious and insightful guest, Michael Gross! Michael Gross was America's Dad in the 80's when he stared in Family Ties, and Théo's dad when he wasn't working on set. In this episode he shares his journey of learning meditation (at a bargain price), practicing, straying away, and returning to it with a deeper commitm…

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Where did Vedic Meditation come from? 1:09:39

4+ y ago1:09:39

1:09:39

Brie and Théo discuss the science and origins of the Veda (where Vedic Meditation comes from). What IS the Veda? Or, what ARE the Vedas? What do the Vedas say about consciousness, and our place in the Universe? What's the connection between our meditation and these ancient hymns, or cognitions? Come take a stroll with us down Vedic Lane and find ou…

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"Rock Consciousness" with our first guest! Cassidy Freeman! 56:21

4+ y ago56:21

56:21

My charming and brilliant friend Cassidy Freeman, actress (HBO's Righteous Gemstones), snowboarder, thrower of clay, and meditator extraordinaire, shares how she learned Vedic Meditation, went to India, and what it was like to experience true effortlessness.By Théo Burkhardt and Brienne Rose

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States of Consciousness (but mostly Cosmic Consciousness). 51:14

4+ y ago51:14

51:14

Fasten your seatbelts and make some nachos! In this award-winning (we think) episode, Brienne and Théo prattle, blather, and yackety-yak about various states of consciousness, including the first stage of enlightenment, Cosmic Consciousness!By Théo Burkhardt and Brienne Rose

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Licensed to Chill 1:06:26

4+ y ago1:06:26

1:06:26

Welcome to Slouching Towards Enlightenment. Meet Brie and Théo! We're going to discuss Vedic Meditation, what it's like to have an easy and effective meditation practice.

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190615 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 110 and Conclusion 45:07

6y ago45:07

45:07

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on June 15th, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 110 Anuccheda 110 - Bhagavan Is the Subject of Bhagavata Purana through Logic — Criterion 6By Dulal Chandra dasa

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190613 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 108-110 47:14

6y ago47:14

47:14

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on June 13th, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 108-110 Anuccheda 108 - Hearing Bhagavata Purana Culminates in Devotion to Bhagavan — Criterion 4 Anuccheda 109 - Bhagavan Is above All the Devas — Criterion 5 Anuccheda 110 - Bhagavan Is the Subject of Bhagavata Purana…

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190611 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 106-107 51:53

6y ago51:53

51:53

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on June 11th, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 106-107 Anuccheda 106 - Bhagavan Himself Is the Teacher of Bhagavata Purana Anuccheda 107 - Bhagavan Is the Subject Repeated throughout Bhagavata Purana — Criteria 2-3By Dulal Chandra dasa

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190608 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 105, 10-11 42:44

6y ago42:44

42:44

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on June 8th, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 105-10,11 Anuccheda 105 - Bhagavata Purana as the Natural Commentary on Brahma-sutra and Gayatri Anuccheda 105-10 - The Meaning of Gayatri Is Bhagavan Anuccheda 105-11 - The Import of the Concluding Verse Is Also in Bhag…

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190606 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 105, 9-10 1:05:50

6y ago1:05:50

1:05:50

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on June 6th, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 105-9,10 Anuccheda 105 - Bhagavata Purana as the Natural Commentary on Brahma-sutra and Gayatri Anuccheda 105-9 - Bhagavan Is the Source of the Veda — Alternate, Sutras 1.1.3-5 Anuccheda 105-10 - The Meaning of Gayatri I…

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190604 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 105, 9 1:01:56

6y ago1:01:56

1:01:56

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on June 4th, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 105-9 Anuccheda 105 - Bhagavata Purana as the Natural Commentary on Brahma-sutra and Gayatri Anuccheda 105-9 - Bhagavan Is the Source of the Veda — Alternate, Sutras 1.1.3-5…

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190427 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 105-8,9 43:38

6y ago43:38

43:38

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on April 27th, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 105-8,9 Anuccheda 105 - Bhagavata Purana as the Natural Commentary on Brahma-sutra and Gayatri Anuccheda 105-8 - Pradhana Is Not the Creator of the Cosmos — Sutra 1.1.5 Anuccheda 105-9 - Bhagavan Is the Source of the V…

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190425 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 105-7 37:59

6y ago37:59

37:59

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on April 25th, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 105-7 Anuccheda 105 - Bhagavata Purana as the Natural Commentary on Brahma-sutra and Gayatri Anuccheda 105-7 - The Synthesis of the Vedas Is in Bhagavan — Sutra 1.1.4By Dulal Chandra dasa

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190423 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 105-5,6 43:04

6y ago43:04

43:04

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on April 23rd, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 105-5,6 Anuccheda 105 - Bhagavata Purana as the Natural Commentary on Brahma-sutra and Gayatri Anuccheda 105-5 - Param, the Object of Meditation, Is Bhagavan Who Has Form — Sutra 1.1.2 Anuccheda 105-6 - The Absolute Is…

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190420 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 105-5 44:15

6y ago44:15

44:15

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on April 20th, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 105-5 Anuccheda 105 - Bhagavata Purana as the Natural Commentary on Brahma-sutra and Gayatri Anuccheda 105-5 - Param, the Object of Meditation, Is Bhagavan Who Has Form — Sutra 1.1.2…

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190418 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 105-4,5 46:40

6y ago46:40

46:40

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on April 18th, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 105-4.5 Anuccheda 105 - Bhagavata Purana as the Natural Commentary on Brahma-sutra and Gayatri Anuccheda 105-4 - The World Is Real — Sutra 1.1.1 Anuccheda 105-5 - Param, the Object of Meditation, Is Bhagavan Who Has Fo…

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190416 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 105-4 43:50

6y ago43:50

43:50

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on April 16th, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 105-4 Anuccheda 105 - Bhagavata Purana as the Natural Commentary on Brahma-sutra and Gayatri Anuccheda 105-4 - The World Is Real — Sutra 1.1.1By Dulal Chandra dasa

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190413 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 105-3 42:18

6y ago42:18

42:18

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on April 13th, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 105-3 Anuccheda 105 - Bhagavata Purana as the Natural Commentary on Brahma-sutra and Gayatri Anuccheda 105-3 - Study of Purva-mimaihsa Leads to Inquiry into Brahman — Sutra 1.1.1…

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190411 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 105-2,3 40:17

6y ago40:17

40:17

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on April 11th, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 105-2,3 Anuccheda 105 - Bhagavata Purana as the Natural Commentary on Brahma-sutra and Gayatri Anuccheda 105-2 - Inquiry Signifies Meditation on Bhagavan — Sutra 1.1.1 Anuccheda 105-3 - Study of Purva-mimaihsa Leads to…

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190409 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 105-1,2 38:37

6y ago38:37

38:37

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on April 9th, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 105-1,2 Anuccheda 105 - Bhagavata Purana as the Natural Commentary on Brahma-sutra and Gayatri Anuccheda 105-1 - Bhagavata Purana Is an Explanation of the Brahma-sutra - Sutra 1.1.1 Anuccheda 105-2 - Inquiry Signifies M…

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190406 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 105-1 48:15

6y ago48:15

48:15

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on April 6th, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 105-1 Anuccheda 105 - Bhagavata Purana as the Natural Commentary on Brahma-sutra and Gayatri Anuccheda 105-1 - Bhagavata Purana Is an Explanation of the Brahma-sutra - Sutra 1.1.1…

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190404 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 103-104 40:55

6y ago40:55

40:55

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on April 4th, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 103-104 Anuccheda 103 - Bhagavan Protects His Devotees and Kills the Asuras Anuccheda 104 - The History of Jaya and VijayaBy Dulal Chandra dasa

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190402 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 102-103 42:15

6y ago42:15

42:15

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on April 2nd, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 102–103 Anuccheda 102 - Paramatma Creates for the Sake of His Devotees Anuccheda 103 - Bhagavan Protects His Devotees and Kills the AsurasBy Dulal Chandra dasa

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190330 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 101-102 51:53

6y ago51:53

51:53

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on March 30th, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 101-102 Anuccheda 101 - The Invisible Presence of Bhagavan Anuccheda 102 - Paramatma Creates for the Sake of His DevoteesBy Dulal Chandra dasa

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190328 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 100-101 40:16

6y ago40:16

40:16

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on March 28th, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 100-101 Anuccheda 100 - Maya Conforms to the Lila of Bhagavan Anuccheda 101 - The Invisible Presence of BhagavanBy Dulal Chandra dasa

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190326 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 99-100 48:16

6y ago48:16

48:16

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on March 26th, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 99-100 Anuccheda 99 - Visuddha-sattva Is Different from Material Sattva Anuccheda 100 - Maya Conforms to the Lila of BhagavanBy Dulal Chandra dasa

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190323 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 98-99 45:44

6y ago45:44

45:44

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on March 23rd, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 98-99 Anuccheda 98 - Bhagavan Behaves as if Conditioned Anuccheda 99 - Visuddha-sattva Is Different from Material SattvaBy Dulal Chandra dasa

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190319 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 94-98 45:44

6y ago45:44

45:44

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on March 19th, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 94-98 Anuccheda 94 - Bhagavan Has No Enemies Anuccheda 95 - Is Bhagavan Biased? Anuccheda 96 - Hearing about Bhaktas Nourishes Bhakti Anuccheda 97 - Sages Glorify Bhagavan and His Devotees Anuccheda 98 - Bhagavan Behav…

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190316 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 93-5, part 2 39:02

6y ago39:02

39:02

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on March 16th, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 93-5, part 2 Anuccheda 93.5 - The Cosmic Play of Bhagavan, Bhagavan Has No Experience of Material MiseryBy Dulal Chandra dasa

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190314 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 93-5, part 1 42:45

6y ago42:45

42:45

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on March 14th, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 93-5, part 1 Anuccheda 93.5 - The Cosmic Play of Bhagavan, Bhagavan Has No Experience of Material MiseryBy Dulal Chandra dasa

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190309 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 93-4, part 3 49:21

6y ago49:21

49:21

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on March 9th, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 93-4, part 3 Anuccheda 93.4 - The Cosmic Play of Bhagavan, Bhakti Exists Both in the Bhakta as well as in BhagavanBy Dulal Chandra dasa

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190307 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 93-4, part 2 35:04

6y ago35:04

35:04

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on March 7th, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 93-4, part 2 Anuccheda 93.4 - The Cosmic Play of Bhagavan, Bhakti Exists Both in the Bhakta as well as in BhagavanBy Dulal Chandra dasa

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190305 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 93-4, part 1 46:41

6y ago46:41

46:41

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on March 5th, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 93-4, part 1 Anuccheda 93.4 - The Cosmic Play of Bhagavan, Bhakti Exists Both in the Bhakta as well as in BhagavanBy Dulal Chandra dasa

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190302 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 93-3 38:45

6y ago38:45

38:45

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on March 3rd, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 93-3 Anuccheda 93.3 - The Cosmic Play of Bhagavan, Devotees Are Self-SatisﬁedBy Dulal Chandra dasa

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190228 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 93-1,2 38:47

6y ago38:47

38:47

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on February 28th, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 93-1,2 Anuccheda 93.1 - The Cosmic Play of Bhagavan, Further Objections to the Agency of Bhagavan Anuccheda 93.2 - The Cosmic Play of Bhagavan, Bhagavan Acts Only for the Delight of His Devotees…

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190226 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 90-92 48:32

6y ago48:32

48:32

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on February 26th, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 90-92 Anuccheda 90 - Maya Conditions the Jiva by Her Acintya-sakti Anuccheda 91 - The Jiva's Bondage Is Not Real Anuccheda 92 - The Jiva's Apparent BondageBy Dulal Chandra dasa

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190223 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 90, part 2 48:17

6y ago48:17

48:17

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on February 23rd, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 90, part 2 Anuccheda 90 - Maya Conditions the Jiva by Her Acintya-saktiBy Dulal Chandra dasa

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190221 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 90, part 1 41:01

6y ago41:01

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Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on February 21st, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 90, part 1 Anuccheda 90 - Maya Conditions the Jiva by Her Acintya-saktiBy Dulal Chandra dasa

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190219 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 87-89 48:40

6y ago48:40

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Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on February 19th, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 87-89 Anuccheda 87 - Quality and Action Cannot Be Denied in Bhagavan Anuccheda 88 - How Can the Jiva Be Deluded? Anuccheda 89 - Why Is Paramatma Not Inﬂuenced by Maya?…

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190216 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 85-86 52:42

6+ y ago52:42

52:42

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on February 16th, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 85-86 Anuccheda 85 - Svarupa and Maya-saktis of Bhagavan 85.2 - Immediate Experience Cannot Be Disproven by Logic 85.3 - How Can the Nirguna Paramesvara Associate with the Gunas? Anuccheda 86 - Lila Cannot Be the Ca…

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190214 Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 84-85.1 1:00:27

6+ y ago1:00:27

1:00:27

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on February 14th, 2019 at Gaura Radha-Madhava's Ashrama, Saragrahi; Paramatma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 84-85.1 Anuccheda 84 - Liberation Is the Ultimate Dissolution Anuccheda 85 - Svarupa and Maya-saktis of Bhagavan 85.1 - Sridhara Svami and AdvaitavadaBy Dulal Chandra dasa

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