Sri Rudram 24

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Sri Rudram 24

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Jul 25, 2022

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Anuvaka 4 introduces us to the feminine principal. We look at Bhagavan in connection to Shakti, the manifesting power, which is non-separate from Bhagavan. This prayer neutralizes one's prarabdha-karma which could unleash the feminine forces.

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Jul 25, 2022

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The Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam is a non-profit institution dedicated to the study of Vedanta and Sanskrit. Vedanta is the knowledge of the self as limitless, whole and free of sorrow and fear. Visit our website www.arshavg.org for more information on classes and retreats. Check out our youtube channel: youtube.com/user/Svatmavidyananda

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Sri Rudram 15: The oneness reiterated so gracefully throughout Sri Rudram is the essence of the vision of Vedanta. These verses bring out the vibrancy of Bhagavan's presence in everything one sees, including oneself. Rudra, the creator of this universe is beyond ignora... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 6: The mantra covered in this episode is an extremely sophisticated prayer where we ask for the most superior protection in the form of a Kavach (energy field). We invoke Rudra as our ultimate healer/doctor -one who relieves us from samsara. We also invoke ... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 4: In this mantra, the Sadhaka (aspirant) takes a quantum leap and invokes Rudra in the form of the words of Vedas. He/she asks for this ultimate blessing of the knowledge -the knowledge which dismisses all notions of bondage and fear & blesses one with mok... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Introduction to Sri Rudram: The Sri Rudram is one of the holiest chants in the Veda. It expounds a sophisticated understanding of God, Isvara as immanent and transcendental. All that is here in the universe is non-separate from its cause —Isvara. Everything that is present and ever... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 2: In this episode, we begin with the unfoldment of the 1st Anuvaka (section), where the invocatory verses are explained beautifully. The Lord is invoked as 'Rudra' -one who is the cause as well as the remover of all pains and sorrows. For this reason, Sri ... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 7: The following verses take a beautiful turn in appreciating everything as the form of Bhagavan. The sun is worshipped as Rudra signifying the dawn of knowledge which chases away darkness and dispels ignorance. by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 18: Up until now, all the benign manifestations have been discussed as nothing other than Bhagavan. As Anuvaka 2 comes to a close, the all pervasive nature of Bhagavan is reinforced. Progressing to Anuvaka 3, the sadhaka also progresses in maturity. We are i... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 11: In this episode we finish Anuvaka 1 ... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 5: The Sadhaka who is now a Mumukshu -one desirous of liberation, proceeds with a single-minded focus on gaining the knowledge. He/she prays to Bhagavan to ward off all karmic obstacles that may come in the way of this pursuit for Mukti (liberation). Listen... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 10: In the last episode, we contemplated on the qualities of Isvara as being all pervasive, one with complete overlordship and as the indweller of all beings. In this episode, we internalize these qualities further. We pray to Rudra to continue to be a pleas... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 3: In this episode, the person who was earlier afraid of Rudra, seeing him as the angry wielder of the arrows of karma phala (results of action) has matured in understanding and surrenders gracefully to the Lord (Ishvara). Listen to the full episode to unde... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 21: Everything in this world including the Jiva (sentient being) is born with diametrically opposing diads- good and bad, ignorance and knowledge, time and space etc. This keeps one subsumed in samsara hence, a cognitive shift is needed to go beyond these di... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 27: There is no room for dyads in Vedanta and in Sri Rudram. Hence, the entire trajectory of the mantra is that of non-differentiation. All distinctions between the macrocosm and microcosm, the big and small has to be resolved and understood as one. All cate... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 17: Mantras hold the power to dissolve all hopelessness and it helps one cross the river of samsara. In these verses, Rudra is invoked as the source and recipient of all mantras. Rudra is recognized as the truth of everything, Rudra is all light and all know... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Guided Meditation (Acceptance Series -Being Still): In this meditation we make space for stillness. The universal addiction towards doing makes it difficult to discover stillness. This meditation guides one to stillness. Abiding in stillness is abiding in Isvara. Disclaimer: Please do not listen to... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 12: Marking the end of Anuvaka 1 and signaling the entry to Anuvaka 2, is a deeply meaningful interlude that is not a part of Sri Rudram but is chanted by convention nonetheless. This verse in entreched in Bhakti, bridging the gap of duality and immersing th... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 8: The devotee marvels at the beauty of this whole universe seeing everything as Ishwara, including one's own karma phala. He/She revels in seeing Bhagavans presence all around . In this seeing, the seen and the seer soon resolves and there is no duality, n... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 23: In this episode, we finish Anuvaka 3 and move on to Anuvaka 4, which continues in the same vein as Anuvaka 3. This mantra is said to help to remove dreadful diseases. In addition, all the natural calamities like cyclones, earthquakes, hurricanes etc are ... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 22: Sri Rudram is a powerful purifier. This mantra dismisses duality with the understanding that the status of duality is a mere projection and in-fact, it only has a dependent reality. When this is internalized properly, one grows in emotional maturity and ... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Guided Meditation (Discovering the Meditator Series -Japa II): An intermediate guide to Mantra-japa, repetition of the chant. In this session, one goes deeper into the practice, working to stay with the japa, overcoming mental distractions. Disclaimer: Please do not listen to this mediation while driving or opera... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 28: The emphasis on the falsity of categories between the sentient and insentient are illustrated here. These verses examine these habitual distinctions and help loosen it's sway over a sadhaka. by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 20: Disorder is included in the order and everything in the universe -the good and the bad is Bhagavan alone but Bhagavan is neither good or bad. The verses covered in this episode presents an exhaustive list of all kinds of difficult people and we are encou... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 33: From that which is born of Earth -the grains that nourish, to that born of Yama -death; from forest to trees and from Vedas to Vedanta, everything is seen as the maifestation of Rudra. It is to be understood that everything is maintained by the infallibl... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 19: Anuvaka 3 presents an extremely sophisticated understanding of Bhagavan. It is a treatise on all the belligerent elements in the universe and it explains the machinations of the law of karma from the standpoint of Ishwara. This Anuvaka when assimilated c... by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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Sri Rudram 24: Anuvaka 4 introduces us to the feminine principal. We look at Bhagavan in connection to Shakti, the manifesting power, which is non-separate from Bhagavan. This prayer neutralizes one's prarabdha-karma which could unleash the feminine forces. by Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
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