Badarayana's Vedanta Sutra

You’ve heard of Plato, Confucius, and Kant. But what about Bādarāyaṇa? He wrote one of the most influential texts in human history—the Vedānta-Sūtra—yet historians know almost nothing about his life. Did he even exist as a single person? Or is “Bādarāyaṇa” actually a code name for an entire school of thought? In this lecture, we peel back the layers of this 5th-century CE mystery. We explore a text so compressed that a three-word sentence can unlock the secrets of the universe—or remain completely incomprehensible. Join us as we investigate the man (or the myth) who turned the ancient Upaniṣads into a rigorous system of logic, challenged the power of Vedic rituals, and left a philosophical puzzle that scholars are still trying to solve today. All my links: https://gravatar.com/lyonleshley My Library: https://library.leshley.ca/ The Mystery of Badarayana** - 00:00 The Vedanta Sutra: Names and Mission** - 01:36 The Structure and Style of the Vedanta Sutra** - 02:34 Badarayana vs. Jaimini: A Philosophical Rivalry** - 04:41 Brahman and the Creation of the World** - 06:19 The Problem of Evil and Suffering** - 08:00 The Cosmology of the Vedanta Sutra** - 09:22 The Nature of Brahman** - 10:45 The Philosophical Dispute with Samkhya** - 12:18 The Relationship Between Brahman and the Individual Self** - 13:57 Interpretive Traditions of the Vedanta Sutra** - 14:52 The Triple Foundation of Vedanta** - 16:28 Conclusion: The Legacy of the Vedanta Sutra** - 17:03 #Philosophy #History #Mystery #Hinduism #Spirituality #Badarayana #VedantaPhilosophy “Hello, curious minds! I’m Lyon Leshley, a passionate educator with over 20 years of experience. I am taking full advantage of the AI revolution to provide free education content. At my YouTube, Rumble, and Odysee channels we dive deep into the fascinating worlds of philosophy, history, literature, science, and so much more.” Education is more than just learning—it’s a journey of growth, discovery, and enlightenment. Whether you’re a student, a lifelong learner, or just someone who loves to explore new ideas, my channel is your gateway to knowledge.“ “And the best part? Every lecture comes with a free e-book download on Gumroad, and all my content is available in 20 different languages, ensuring that knowledge knows no boundaries.” “Join learners from around the globe as we break down barriers and make education accessible to everyone. You can find all my social media links and support this mission by visiting my webpage at leshley.ca or my Gravatar page at gravatar.com/lyonleshley. If you’d like to donate directly, head over to my Gumroad page at https://shop.leshley.ca/coffee Video lectures with subtitles translated into 28 languages are available at https://www.youtube.com/@learn.w.leshley and https://tube.leshley.ca/