Transformation and Eternal Form
from Rasikananda Swami Hosted by Rasikananda Swami
In this rich and contemplative class, Rasikananda Swami (affectionately known as Rasik Maharaja) explores the nature of the eternal self through the philosophy of Sankhya and the sacred stories of the Vedic tradition. Beginning with the appearance of Lord Ganesha and his relationship with the Divine Mother and Lord Shiva, Maharaja reflects on transformation, eternal form, the distinction between matter and spirit, and the mysterious interplay of Shakti and the Supreme. He emphasizes that transcendental truth cannot be fully contained by intellectual understanding alone, but must ultimately be approached through spiritual practice and realization. Through vivid metaphors—including the moon appearing to rest upon a tree branch, the blind men encountering different parts of an elephant, and a distant mountain that reveals ever-greater detail as one draws nearer—Maharaja illuminates how the one Absolute Truth may be perceived as Brahman, Paramatma, and Bhagavan, inviting us beyond concepts and toward a living experience of the Divine.This class was recorded at Ananda Ashram, NY on June 27, 2026.
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