Sarvagya Summary of last session (April 30) by Shri Mohan Khandekar Shri Vijay ji started the session with the topic of Shri Ramchandra ji weeping, talking to trees and Shiv ji calling him Sacchidanand. We must go deeper to grasp the real meaning behind what we see. Because believing what we see is “lower understanding”and Vedanta cannot […]
Shiva and Sati Summary of last session (April 16) by Shri Mohan Khandekar. Shri Vijayji started the session with a discussion of indescribable and attribute-less Brahman becoming Sagun, Sakaar Ishwar with the power of Maya. Our actions can take us upto Ishwar (cause and effect) but how do we transcend to the causeless cause (Bhahman)? All the religions point us to Ishwar/Father etc.
Navdha Bhakti Summary of last session (April 9) by Shri Mohan Khandekar. Shri Vijayji started the session by explaining the meaning of the words Laxman and Laxmi. All their life they both have only one focus, Bhagwan (Vishnu, Ram). One gets freedom with knowledge and scriptures through Shravanam and Mananam. Vijayji recapped Doha 47:1/2. Who is Bhavani? The
Shamshay & Bhram Summary of last class April 2 by Shri. Mohan Khandekar Vijay ji starts the class by giving us the importance of Bhakti. A jnani has to ask for Bhagavan to come to him. Bhagavan however goes to Bhaktas naturally. Unless there is Bhakti, one cannot get rid of moha (Maya). He gives us
Muni Bharadhwaj Summary of last session (March 26) by Shri Mohan Khandekar. Shri Vijayji started the session by explaining Bhakti Shastra. There is no difference between Bhakti Marg and Gyan Marg. They are like two sides of a coin, however Gyan Marg is enriched by knowledge along with devotion. Ramchari Manas is full of vedantic principles which removes our strong beliefs. For example, it is believed
Tripurari Summary of last session (March 19) by Shri Mohan Khandekar. Shri Vijay ji started the session by reminding us that Ramcharit Manas can be understood in three ways: Literal Meaning, through our senses. Indicative meaning (भावार्थ), through Karmakand and Upasana Adhytmaic meaning Vendantic knowledge. He then spoke about the Holi which was celebrated all over the world with lots of joy and happiness. Celebration of Holi is an
Sita Mata Summary of last session (March 12) by Shri Mohan Khadekar. Shri Vijay ji started the session by describing the Bhardwaj Muni Ashram in Prayag, where Shri Ram is greatly cherished. Prayagraj is also called Tirthraj. There is no need to go to any other Tirth Yatra once you visit this place. Doha 44 The first line represents Geeta
Mahavakya Summary of last session (March 5) by Shri Mohan Khandekar. Shri Vijay ji started the session by comparing Ramcharit Manas to Mansarovar and the importance of following self righteousness (स्वधर्म). If we fail to do so, there will be no Saryu, no water (no thoughts). Just like, the Supreme has no qualities, water too has no
Vrtti to Reach Shri Rama Summary of last session (February 26) by Shri Mohan Khandekar. Shri Vijayji started the session with the topic of Vratti vyapti and Phal vyapti. Our thought is our Vratti. Many thoughts arise within us but only one thought can give us liberation. Unfortunately we run after “desire prompted” thoughts, which cover our intellect (Vratti vyapti). Let these
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Sarayu Summary of last session (February 19) by Shri Mohan Khandekar. Shri Vijayji started the session by reiterating the importance of understanding Ramcharit Manas. Just like a firm foundation is necessary for a good building, knowledge of a subject is required for a sound comprehension of it. Shri Shankaracharya divided Vedas into two: Karma (Upasana) and knowledge. The