Ananda Marga Dharmacast

Dada Vedaprajinananda (aka Dada Veda) looks at the concept of sin from a yogic perspective, explaining that our actions which are harmful to others or society can be called “sin” but they do not tarnish us forever. This video is based on an essay by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti contained in his book “Ananda Vacanamrtam Part 5”. #spirituality

On the spiritual path, and indeed, on the path of life itself it is very important to be in the company of people who will be support and inspire you to make progress. This kind of good company is called satsang (or satsaunga) in Sanskrit. We can get this good company physically, through Zoom events and even through uplifting literature. This episode is based on the discourse “Auto Suggestion and Outer Suggestion” in Ananda Vacanamrtam Part 14, by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti. You can find it easily in The Electronic Edition of the Works of Shrii P.R. Sarkar available here: https://pathofbliss.com/Sys/Store/Products/304072 To contact Dada Vedaprajinananda directly visit his website https://www.dadaveda.com

Dada looks at the various ways that people address God and offers his opinion. Subscribe to the podcast on audio platforms and on YouTube so that you will be notified about future episodes. Contact Dada: dada at dadaveda.com

Dada Vedaprajinananda looks at this question from the yogic perspective.  If God is perfect, then he knows what we need before we even ask it, so according to Shrii Shrii Anandamurti we should not ask for things.  If we ask for anything, then we should ask God to guide our intellect onto the correct path of good and benevolence. The ancient Gayatri Mantra is a prayer of this type.

Dada Vedaprajinananda tackles the question of evil and injustice in a world created by God, using concepts from yoga philosophy (karma and reincarnation), yoga cosmology (the Brahmachakra) as well as physics and chemistry to show that there is no contradiction between the world and God.

Dada Vedaprajinananda (aka Dada Veda) looks at the divine spark or witnessing consciousness within each being which is known as the atman. This podcast series can also be found on all audio platforms (search for Ananda Marga Dharmacast) or at its website https://www.dharmacast.com. The video series is located at https://www.youtube.com/@dadaveda If you want to contact Dada go to the website https://www.dadaveda.com #podcasts #spiritualpodcasts #meditation #anandamurti #anandamarga

Dada Vedaprajinananda gives and explains three tips that anyone can use to deepen the meditation experience. To contact Dada visit www.dadaveda.com and to find out about the coming meditation retreat in Illinois visit www.anandaliina.org/events Visit the YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@dadaveda

We are looking at Shiva’s guidelines for achieving spiritual success. Dada Vedaprajinananda goes over the main points based on discourses given by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti in Ananda Vacanamrtam Parts 3 and 12. To contact Dada Veda directly visit http://www.dadaveda.com and go to the contact page.  Please subscribe to the audio podcast and to the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@dadaveda

Karma and reincarnation are the subject of this video. Dada Vedaprajinananda (Dada Veda) looks at this topic using a discourse of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti (“Extra Cerebral Memory” published in Ananda Vacanamrtam Part 6) If you want to read the original article quoted here visit an Ananda Marga Center and see if they have Ananda Vacanamrtam Part 6. If that is not possible contact Dada via email to get a pdf (visit https://www.dadaveda.com to get contact information) #yogapodcast #anandamarga #anandamurti #spiritualpodcasts #dharma

We are looking at the ten characteristics of dharma, or to put it another way the ten characteristics of people following a dharmic or spiritual life. It is based on a Sanskrit couplet: Dhrti-kśamá-damoʼsteyaḿ-shaocamendriyanigrahah, Dhiirvidyásatyamakrodho dashakaḿ dharmalakśańam And the ten characteristics are as follows: 1. Dhriti – patience 2. Ks’ama – forgiveness 3. Damah – self-control 4. Asteya – non-stealing 5. Shaoca – internal and external cleanliness 6. Indiya Nigraha – control of motor and sensory organs 7. Dhii – benevolent intellect 8. Vidya’ – spiritual knowledge 9. Satyam – absolute truth 10. Akrodha – non-anger This talk is based on a discourse of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti “The Ten Characteristics of Dharma” Published in: Ánanda Vacanámrtam Part 8 Dada Veda can be contacted through this website: https://www.dadaveda.com #yogapodcast #anandamarga #anandamurti #spiritualpodcasts #dharma

We explore Shrii Shrii Anandamurti’s discourse on the various spiritual paths, and the importance of following the middle path where we work for liberation in a systematic way. This discourse is found in “Ananda Vacanamrtam Part 13”

Dada Vedaprajinananda (aka Dada Veda) looks at why and how a mantra could be able to bring about spiritual elevation. The discussion is based on a discourse of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti (“Mantra and Japa” in his book “Ananda Vacanamtram Part 13”.) If you would like to contact Dada please go to his website https://www.dadaveda.com and use the contact information. If you would like to find other Ananda Marga teachers who can instruct you in the process described in this video and in others n the Ananda Marga Dharmacast series please go to: https://www.pathofbliss.com or https://www.anandamarga.org Audio versions of these podcasts can be found at https://www.dharmacast.com and on all the podcast platforms.  The video version of this podcast is here. #anandamurti #yogapodcast #anandamarga #spiritualpodcasts #mantra

Dada Vedaprajinananda (aka Dada Veda) explores this age old question. There are so many religions, social philosophies and ideas vying for our attention. An ancient Sanskrit poem supplies an answer: saying that we have to go within to find the answer. This talk is based on a discourse by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti in his book “Ananda Vacanamrtam Part 4”. The complete electronic edition of the works of PR Sarkar (Shrii Shrii Anandamurti) has this book and many others. It is available here: https://pathofbliss.com/Sys/Store/Pro… I f you want to learn how to meditate visit www.pathofbliss.com or https://www.anandamarga.org or you can visit Dada’s website https://www.dadaveda.com #yogapodcast #anandamurti #anandamarga #dadaveda

Spiritual mindfulness is the awareness that all the objects that we come in contact with are manifestation of cosmic consciousness. Usually this kind of awareness takes place during silent meditation or prayer, but Dada Vedaprajinananda explains how it can be done in daily life as we go about our usual activities. Dada’s presentation is based on a discourse “Bhusuku and Brahmabhava” by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti (found in his book Ananda Vacanamrtam, Part 33). To contact Dada visit his website https://www.dadaveda.com and if you want to find someone who can teach you personally the type of meditation described in this series visit these websites: https://www.pathofbliss.com and https://www.anandamarga.org The audio versions of this episode and others in this series can be found at https://www.dharmacast.com and also on all audio platforms under : Ananda Marga Dharmacast. Please subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes. #yogapodcast #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #dadaveda

Pratyahara is one of the steps in the eightfold system of yoga. It means to withdraw the mind from attachment to external objects. It is practiced in a variety of spiritual paths with methods to bring attention away from the outer objects and towards the inner workings of the mind. Dada Vedaprajinananda (aka Dada Veda) reads from a passage in Shrii Shrii Anandamurti’s Discourse “Form, Vibration and Color,” to show another method known as “offering of colors.” This process allows a person to empty the mind from the objects impeding meditation. This episode is based on the discourse “Vibration, Form and Colour” contained in Subhasita Samgraha Part 3 by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti If you want to learn this method personally visit Dada’s website https://www.dadaveda.com and contact him. You can also visit the sites https://www.pathofbliss.com and https://www.anandamarga.org to be connected with your closest teacher. Audio versions of all the podcast can be found at https://www.dharmacast.com and on all major audio platforms, search for Ananda Marga Dharmacast. You can get a complete digital version of the works of P.R. Sarkar (Shrii Shrii Anandamurti) here: https://pathofbliss.com/Sys/Store/Pro… All the discourses that are referred to in this series are located there. #yogapodcast #pratyahara #Anandamurti

Attraction to the Supreme Being is Bhakti and Dada Vedaprajinananda explores the topic using Shrii Shrii Anandamurti’s discourse “The True Nature of Bhakti” from the book “Ananda Vacanamrtam Part 7”. The audio version of this podcast can be found at https://www.anandamargadharmacast.com and on all audio platforms. Look for Ananda Marga Dharmacast. #bhakti #bhaktiyoga #anandamarga #Anandamurti More content from Dada Veda at https://www.dadaveda.com You can get a complete digital version of the works of P.R. Sarkar (Shrii Shrii Anandamurti) here: https://pathofbliss.com/Sys/Store/Products/304072 All the discourses that are referred to in this series are located there.

What is the goal of human life, what and where is our destination and how do we get there? These questions are explored using a discourse of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti as the starting point. This is another episode of the Ananda Marga Dharmacast series which can be found on all audio platforms and at https://www.dharmacast.com Dada Veda has been teaching meditation and yoga for over 50 years and his website is https://www.dadaveda.com The discourse upon which this episode is based is “Human Life and Its Goal” contained in the book Subhasita Samgraha, Part 21. This series of books can be found at Ananda Marga centers (see https://www.anandamarga.org and https://www.pathofbliss.com and in electronic form at: https://pathofbliss.com/Sys/Store/Pro…

The teaching of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu an Indian mystic who lived 1500 years ago has a surprising look at this topic. He said that by practicing humility, tolerance, serving the downtrodden and singing the name of God one can increase mental stamina. Dada Vedaprajinananda (Dada Veda) looks at this topic based on a discourse of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti (“The Source of Internal Stamina” in Ananda Vananamrtam, Part 9). More content from Dada Veda at https://www.dadaveda.com You can get a complete digital version of the works of P.R. Sarkar (Shrii Shrii Anandamurti) here: https://www.pathofbliss.com/Sys/Store… All the discourses that are referred to in this series are located there.

In history there have been unexpected developments, and new ideas introduced by exceptional people. Each one of us can be an exception to the norm and do something noble in our life. Dada Vedaprajinananda (Dada Veda) looks at this topic based on a discourse “The Great Exceptions” by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti (published in “Ananda Vacanamrtam Part 8 ) The video version is here: Get more content from Dada Veda at https://www.dadaveda.com

Satya is a Sanskrit word with no English equivalent, but it refers to the absolute truth of this universe and shows us the way to attain bliss. Dada Vedaprajinananda explores this topic based on a discourse of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti, the founder and guru of the Ananda Marga spiritual movement. Audio versions of this podcast series are available on all audio platforms: search for Ananda Marga Dharmacast or at the dedicated website https://www.dharmacast.com Dada Veda’s website (with articles, music and more) is at https://www.dadaveda.com This podcast based on Anandamurti’s discourse: The Supreme Abode of Satya in the book Ananda Vacanamrtam, Part 2 You can get a complete digital version of the works of P.R. Sarkar (Shrii Shrii Anandamurti) here: https://www.pathofbliss.com/Sys/Store… All the discourses that are referred to in this series are located there.

Love is the essential “ingredient”in all aspects of spiritual practice. Dada Vedaprajinananda explores a discourse by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti on this topic reading from Ananda Vacanamrtam, Part 2. You can find the original text in the Electronic Edition of the Works of Shrii P.R. Sarkar https://www.pathofbliss.com/Sys/Store… or in the single volume Ananda Vacanamrtam Part2. Audio versions of this podcast series are available at https://www.dharmacast.com or by searching for Ananda Marga Dharmacast on all audio platforms. The video version is here

What is a proper pilgrimage place and should people fight over them? Dada Vedaprajinananda looks at this topic using a discourse of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti as a starting point The electronic edition of the Works of P.R. Sarkar (Anandamurti) is available for download here: https://www.pathofbliss.com/Sys/Store/Products/304072 The audio episodes of this podcast series are at https://www.dharmacast.com Dada Veda’s website is : https://www.dadaveda.com #bhagavadgita #spiritualawakening #anandamarga #dadaveda

Dada Vedaprajinananda goes over a widely misunderstood passage in the Bhagavad Giita using a discourse of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti. In this passage Krishna implores people to follow their true human nature rather than anything else. The electronic edition of the Works of P.R. Sarkar (Anandamurti) is available for download here: Dada Veda’s website is : https://www.dadaveda.com #bhagavadgita #spiritualawakening #anandamarga #dadaveda   The video version of this podcast is available here

We look at the various approaches that yoga uses in the pursuit of becoming one with God. Bhakti (devotion) is the best path according to Shrii Shrii Anandamurti, and this podcast is based on his essay “Pleasing the Lord” which is part of his book “Ananda Vacanamrtam Part 1” The video versions of this podcast series are YouTube at the channel  of Dada Veda The host of this series Dada Vedaprajinananda (aka Dada Veda) and his website is https://www.dadaveda.com

What is the ultimate goal which we are searching for? Dada Vedaprajinananda looks at this question using Shrii Shrii Anandamurti’s discourse on this subject.

Dada Veda looks at this question from the perspective of yoga meditation and mysticism. The video version of this episode is on YouTube

Should we pray to God to ask for something for ourselves or for others? Can we pray for the welfare of others? Dada Vedaprajinananda gives his opinion based on the teaching of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti.

Dada Vedaprajinananda points to the yogic code of conduct, the principles of yama and niyama, as a key component in creating an ideal society.

The secret of meditation, which has been called, the greatest secret of the universe, is to always remember that the Supreme Consciousness is always watching you. This podcast explains how this can be done.

Can there be a just God if there is so much suffering in this world. How can we reconcile this? We look at this issue and also explore the law of action and reaction (karma)

What happens when we die and what happens afterward? Is there a heaven and is there a hell? We explore these questions using the philosophy of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti, and the yogic concept of karma and reincarnation as guidelines. For more information about the philosophy underlying this episode see the writings of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti or Dada Vedaprajinananda’s introductory book The Wisdom of Tantra.

There is one Supreme Being but this Supreme One is addressed with many different names.  For spiritual practice it is best to stick to one of them.

Does God reside in a distant heaven, or is the Supreme Being right here among us? In this episode we look at this question  from a philosophical and personal perspective.

2500 years ago Buddha outlined the steps needed to live an exemplary life. We look at that path from the viewpoint of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti’s more recent talks on that subject, and see what we would is needed to achieve spiritual success in life.

In this episode Dada Vedaprajinananda (aka Dada Veda)  looks at the process of action and reaction and suggests how we can use this knowledge to improve our lives. A video version of this episode can also be found on YouTube.

We can overcome fear by developing our inner strength through spiritual practice (meditation).  In this podcast we look at the Yogic means to overcome fear and obstacles.

In this episode we will look at what yoga is and how it can help us to  achieve the goal of our life. This podcast is based on a video with the same title.  The video is located here:

When is the right time to do an action? When is the best time to do an auspicious action? These questions are addressed in this episode of the Dharmacast pod cast series.

What does it take to reach self-realization? We look at the systematic effort that can help a person attain spiritual success.

Forgiveness is one the ten qualities that characterize Dharma (spiritual conduct), but it is not always easy for us to be forgiving.  We look at the issues revolving around forgiveness in human life.

We take a look at the wisdom contained in the ancient spiritual books  known as the Vedas, using Shrii Shrii Anandamurti’s commentary as our guide.

Dynamicity is a fundamental characteristic of human existence.  We look at this concept from the perspective of a story in the Vedas as recounted by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti in his book “Ananda Vacanamrtam.”

We look at the similarities and difference of prayer and meditation, what kinds of prayer are the best, and what is meditation all about.

We look at the role of struggle (physical and psychic) as well as the role of the Attraction of the Great (our spiritual longing) in the quest to become better human beings.

We look at Shankaracarya’s advice to “Do good deeds days and night,” with insight from a discourse given by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti in 1979.

The paths of  knowledge, action and devotion are the three main approaches to achieving spiritual success. We take a brief look at all three and explain why devotion is the best path.  This podcast is based on the text: “Devotion-The Only Path” by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti.

Greatness and goodness lies within each one of us, whether society regards us as a criminal or a saint.  Initiation into tantric meditation can bring this potential into reality.  This podcast looks at an instance in which this happened.

We look at the yogic method of overcoming superiority, inferiority, fear and defeatist complexes.  This podcast is based on a discourse by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti in his book “Ananda Vacanamritam, Part 14.”

What is the goal of life and how can we reach it? In this podcast we look at Shrii Shrii Anandamurti’s discourse “Ideological Flow and the Eight-Fold Path” and see how we can achieve spiritual success using a method formulated by Buddha, known as The Eight-Fold Path.

There are four basic longings (Vargas) at the base of the human personality: Physical needs (kama), Psychic needs(artha), Psycho-Spiritual longing (dharma), and Pure Spirituality (moksha or moks’a).  Dada Vedaprajinananda discusses how we can fulfill them and offers one shortcut at the end. If you have questions or would like to share your thoughts, or requests for a future podcast, send an email to [email protected] and be sure to subscribe to the podcast at www.dharmacast.com.