Rama Katha removes ‘karta’ Summary of last session (October 30) by Shri. Mohan Khandekar. Shri Vijay ji started the session with Guru mahima. Tulsidas-ji says the “Ram katha has been narrated by many Gurus and listened by a knowledgeable audience but it is still a mystery to me”. Here Vijay-ji points us to the Bhagavad Geeta (Ch. 4-verse […]
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Glory of Guru Summary of class on October 23, 2021 by Shri Mohan Khandekar. Vijay ji emphasized the importance of Guru Parampara and Sampradaya Parampara. We should choose our Gurus extremely carefully. In Sanatana Darshan there are clear mantras stating that it comes from Lord Vishnu/Shiva to Rsi Vyasa to Shri Adi Shankaracharya. The learning
Where does Bhakti reside Summary of class on October 16,2021 by Shri Mohan Khandekar. Shri Vijay ji opened the discourse by saying that Ramcharit Manas is a book of indicative meaning. If you have studied Vedas, dive deeper into it and get extensive connotation from it. He further expounded on the three paths: Karma Kand: These are not
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Lord sees ONLY the good Summary of class on October 9th, 2021 by Shri Mohan Khandekar. Vijay ji clearly explained that there aren’t answers in black and white for few questions. Every answer would depend on a person’s journey. Sometimes, the answer would make sense to him in 5 seconds or it could take 5 lifetimes!
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Faith in God Class on Oct 2nd, 2021 Class notes by Shri. Mohan Khandekar With Shri Ram krupa and Shri Gurudev’s blessings we started the third session of Ramcharit Manas which narrates parts from Puranas and Scriptures. Shri Vijayji briefly touched on the topics covered in the last two sessions:Five Devi and Devatas are worshipped
Kali Yuga Class on September, 25th, 2021Notes by Shri Mohan Khandekar With Shri Ram krupa and Gurudev’s blessings, we started the second session of Ramcharit Manas, an epic granth which has references of 135 scriptures. Shri Vijayji opened his discourse with a summary of Doha 1,2,3,4. These describe the glories of Guru. Every feature of the Guru is
Power of Rama Naama Class notes by Shri Mohan Khandekar ji. With Shri Ram krupa and Shri Gurudev’s blessings we resumed our Ramcharit Manas classes on Saturday September 18th. Shri Vijayji started by explaining Manglacharan shlokas with the help of BMI chart. According to Rishis and Sages, Ramcharit Manas, which is like a body, can be explained in four
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Gati Summary of last session (May 15)24:3/4 by Shri Mohan Khandekar Understanding the message of Ramayan correctly and reciting His name will lead to liberation. 25: He will bless you when you recite His name with extreme devotion. Tulsidas Ji further declares that the first Ramcharitmanas was a creation by Lord Shiva. Vijayji concluded the session with
Guru Helps Surrender Summary of last session (May 8) by Shri Mohan Khandekar 24:1 Shri Vijayji narrated stories of Sugreev (सुकंठ) and his elder brother Bali. Sugreev and Bibhishan surrendered to Shri Ram and attained liberation. (Vijay-ji explained removal of ego through BMI chart). 24:2 Both Bhalu (जांबुवंत) and Shri Hanuman represent knowledge who are
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Japa – His Name Summary of last session (May 1) By Shri Mohan Khandekar 23:1 Shri Ram lived a grueling life for the devotees however they can get His blessings by simply reciting His name (Ram Naam Japa) 23:3/4: Stories of various characters in Ramayana who were recipients of boon from Shri Ram. Just like sun