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The Power of Words in Kashmir Shaivism

The Power of Words in Kashmir Shaivism

FromFor the Love of Yoga with Nish the Fish


The Power of Words in Kashmir Shaivism

FromFor the Love of Yoga with Nish the Fish

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Length:
89 minutes
Released:
May 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This lecture is going to be an exciting one: Can You Become Enlightened From Watching YouTube Videos?    Despite the cheeky title, we're going to explore some of the subtlest linguistic mysticism ever: the Kashmir Shaiva development of the 5th CE sage Bhatrhari's claim of the śabdabrahman, the "sound Brahman".  Interestingly, it is a beautiful commentary on the opening of the Gospel of John, "in the beginning was the logos, the word."  What does it mean for the "word" to be "with" God and BE God? etc.    Then, using this linguistic mysticism as a foundation we'll expound on the "four levels of the Word", a central model in Non-Dual Shaivism which teaches us how to:  1. benefit truly from lectures, reading, studying etc.  2. "rewrite" limiting beliefs   3. empower mantas/do japa   And so much more!    Lectures happen live on zoom every Monday at 7pm PST and Friday at 6pm PST.  There's Q&A right after the lecture. It is free and open to the public. All are welcome!Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrMSupport the show
Released:
May 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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The world of Yoga is wide and varied. In this podcast, yogi Nish the Fish shares the deeper dimensions of Yoga, Vedanta and Tantra, asking the big questions: why do we practice? What is meditation? What is the purpose of a human life? What is Beauty? What is Death? Nishanth Selvalingam studied various South Asian philosophies with his Shaivite grandfather in an ashram in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and moved to Los Angeles to study philosophy, teach yoga and play guitar in a rock band. Join him and special guests as they explore Yoga, in all its splendours. For more episodes and instruction, and to support this humble offering of the heart, visit me on Patreon: patreon.com/yogawithnish