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Podcasts on Life
by Hinduwebsite.com - Jayaram V
Podcasts from Hinduwebsite and related websites are posted here
Episodes
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Krishna the Flute Player - A Devotional Hindi Song
This is a devotional Hindu song composed by Jayaram V with AI assistance, using AI prompts, musical notations, and specifications for tone, instruments, tempo, and style.
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Protector of The Himalayas - Devotional Song in Hindu Extoling Shiva
This is a Hindu devotinal Song For Lord Shiva Composed digitally with the help of AI.
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The Hymn Of Creation - The Vedic Vision
This song was created based on the Hymn of Creation From the RigVeda. The lyrics of the Song are as below: Chorus / Hook] [with a soaring melody, clean vocals] From the Stillness of Silence The Sound was born That Sound was OM Divine vande viShNum sarva lokaika naadham OM Namo VaasuDevaaya…
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Dance of the Cosmic Flame - An Ode to Shiva
Dance of the Cosmic Flame - An Ode to Shiva [Verse 1] From the void, the sound was born, Aum resounding, pure and torn. Stars awoke in endless flight, Your dance began the dawn of light. Mountains whisper, oceans sigh, Your breath becomes the living sky. Every pulse, each sacred flame, Speaks the...
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River of the Infinite - A Musical Spiritual Song
"River of the Infinite" [Verse 1] In the silence between two breaths, I hear the song of the unseen. A whisper drifts across the sky, Calling my soul to the deep within. [Chorus] Flow, flow, river of the infinite, Through the heart that knows no name. Light dissolves into the sound, And the sound...
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Wings of the Eternal Sky
Wings of the Eternal Sky - Lyrics [Verse 1] Golden breath of morning flame, I rise through veils of silver rain. Every heartbeat sings Your name— The stars and I, the same refrain. [Pre-Chorus] Through the fire, through the sea, All returns to unity. [Chorus] Lift me high on wings of the eternal...
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Atha Yoga Anushashanam - Yoga Chirtta Vritti Nirodha - A Commentary
A brief commentary by Jayaram V on the First and Second Sutras of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras: Atha Yoga Anushashanam - Yoga Chirtta Vritti Nirodha
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Why the World is Unreal or an Illusion? An Advaita Concept
The explanation which I am presenting here is the most basic and fundamental to the Advaita philosophy. It strips of all embellishments and modern explanations and presents the idea in its purest form as envisaged by the early proponents of the philosophy, the true masters and sages who composed...
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The Pursuit of Pleasure
This is Jayaram from Hinduwebsite.com. Today, I am going to speak about the pursuit of pleasure and the problem of worry and anxiety and why selfishness is considered the root of all evil. This podcast is based upon the teachings of the Bhagavad-Gita. In fact, it is part of the commentary I have...
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Evil Nature According to the Bhagavadgita
Hinduism draws a clear distinction between good and evil. This essay describes the qualities of Asuras or evil or demonic people according to the Bhagavad-Gita.
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A Comparative Study of Consciousness in Buddhism and Hinduism
Ancient Indians were pioneers in the study of human consciousness. As early as 1000 BCE, they developed several contemplative and mindfulness techniques to study consciousness and understand its powers and potentials to improve one's life, knowledge and intelligence or manifest one's desires or...
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A Working Definition of Consciousness
In this podcast, I tried to present a broader definition of consciousness as a partly automated and partly self-learning knowledge or information system, considering its states, functions, potencies and abilities. I defined consciousness as a knowledge system with an inborn ability, awareness and...
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Justification For Hindu Caste-System
The Hindu caste system probably came into existence around 3500 years ago due to various factors. It brought together people from diverse backgrounds under a social contract to live together and ensure order and regularity of society and polity. Somehow the system was accepted as a workable...
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The Meaning and Purpose of Life
Is there a purpose or meaning to life? Why are we here? What are we supposed to do? What is the significance of life itself? Are we meant to pursue our own interests and ensure our survival and wellbeing or do we have to serve a greater purpose or a higher power? These are tough questions for…
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What is the True Purpose of Sannyasa or Renunciation?
Sannyasa is the most extreme solution to free yourself from the world and its influence. In many spiritual traditions of India, the acceptable and effective way to achieve the ultimate freedom is renunciation. In renunciation you become detached not only from the world but from everything…
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Obstacles In the Practice of Dhyana and Samadhi
In the practice of Dhyana or meditation, a yogi faces numerous obstacles mainly because of the unstable nature of his mind. This podcast explains the difficulties, or the obstacles people face in the practice of dhyana which prevents them from attaining Samadhi or mental absorption.
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The Meaning and Significance of Advaita in Hinduism
The idea that you are the universe, not the mind and body or the ego complex, is what we consider oneness or nondualism or Advaita. It is what we mean by kaivalya or aloneness. A kevalin sees himself only amidst the dualities of life. He sees the world or the universe or the entire objective...
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How Yoga Can Help you Abide in Your True Nature
One of the purposes of any yoga is to suppress the modifications of the mind, so that a yogi can experience peace and abide in his true nature or essential nature (svarupa avastha). Now, you may wonder what essential nature means and how anyone can abide in it. Words can be confusing, especially...
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The Purpose of Yoga
If I tell you that so and so is the true purpose of yoga, or give you a specific answer, then I am minimizing the importance of yoga itself or limiting its scope and purpose. With that answer I may also be deciding or dictating what is important for you or others, whereas that decision should...
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The Illusion of Spiritual Practice
Spiritual practice can potentially become a source of delusion, if you are not careful about your motivation or sincere in your practice...Half-hearted spiritual practice will give you the illusion of being involved and self-important but lead you nowhere. You will be just moving in circles…
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The True Spiritual Significance of Maha Shivaratri
Maha Shivaratri is a well known Hindu festival. Millions of devotees worship Shiva on this auspicious day. After fasting for the day until midnight and worshipping him variously, they also keep a night vigil. There is a hidden spiritual significance of the festival, which is not known to many. It...
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Hinduism and Buddhism Main Differences
Both Hinduism and Buddhism originated in India. With a long shared-history of at least 2500 years, they have many similarities and differences. Both are also complex. In this we focus upon a few important differences between them. Buddhism is an organized religion with a well-formed Sangha or the...
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Contemplation Upon Dukkha or Suffering - A Buddhist Perspective
An insight into the nature of Dukkha or suffering from the Buddhist perspective, which is helpful to cope with suffering with equanimity and detachment.
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An Effective Strategy to Achieve Success
An Effective Strategy to Improve Your Chances of Achieving Success in Whatever You Do. You cannot be certain of anything. Life is uncertain. None can predict future. You do not know how your actions will shape up or how they end up. In such circumstances, what is the best course left for you?…
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Ice and Fire a Musical Composition
Ice and Fire Music Digitally Composed by Jayaram V
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A Practical Way to Use the Law of Attraction
How to use the law of attraction without blindly relying upon the mind's supposed magical ability to precipitate reality.
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Ten Assumptions That Can Prevent Success
In this discussion, we identify ten basic assumptions that critically hamper our ability to perform well, reach goals or achieve success.
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Attracting Abundance and Happiness
When we speak of abundance, the first thing that comes into our minds is money. For many, that is all abundance means. However, abundance means more than having money. If you ask those who have plenty of money, they will more likely tell you a similar story. For them, money or material wealth is...
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A Path to Self-Love and Self-Acceptance
This audio presentation is about practicing self-love and self-acceptance to overcome negativity and critical attitude towards oneself to experience peace and harmony. Self-acceptance does not mean complacency or passivity. It only means that you refuse to be undermined by your own negative,...
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The Power of Truth in Self-awareness
This podcast is about cultivating self-awareness in spiritual practice by paying attention to one's thoughts and feelings to know truths about oneself, without cognitive distortions and self-deception. The practice of truthfulness in relation to oneself leads to better self-awareness and...
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The Resilience of Hindus
India is the only country where its ancient culture and native faiths survived centuries of foreign oppression, colonialism, imperialism, the Industrial revolution, two World Wars, scientific rationalism, and an organized onslaught by well-funded foreign institutions to undermine and degrade…
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Does God Possess a Specific Name and Form?
A few thoughts on how Brahman (God) should be worshipped or approached, and whether he has a specific name and form. Occasionally you come across people who dispute the notion that God is impersonal and formless. According to them God cannot be impersonal or formless. For them, God is personal…
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Cognitive Errors and Biases in Everyday Life
In this presentation Jayaram V speaks about cognitive errors and biases which interfere with our thinking and decision making and how to overcome them to improve our thinking and perception and learn to think with clarity and understanding.
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An Important Lesson From the Bhagavadgita
The Bhagavadgita contains many lessons. The one presented in this podcast is very important. It is indeed the heart of Bhagavadgita wisdom. Those who understand it do not judge people by their actions but look to the motive and use their discernment to know whether those actions are justified or...
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The Atomic Theory of Jainism
Thousands of years ago, the Jain monks proposed an Atomic theory of their own, which may better be described as the quantum theory. They believed that the matter was made of minute particles called atoms or Paramanu. Numerous atoms of opposite nature joined together to form matter of various…
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A Brief Account of the Jhanas in Buddhism
This is a small talk on the meaning and significance of Jhanas in Buddhist spiritual practice. Jhana is the Pali equivalent of the Sanskri word, Dhyana, which means meditation. In Buddhism, Jhana refers to both meditation and the state of meditative absorption. The Buddha prescribed it as a...
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Souls According to Jainism
In this audio, Jayaram V speaks about the types, qualities and essential aspects of souls according to Jainism and why Jains avoid eating meat and meat products.
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Misconceptions about Jainism
In this presentation Jayaram V talks about three important misconceptions regarding Jainism, one of the oldest and continuing religions of the world.
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A Simple Formula to Achieve Success in Any Field
What leads to success? How can you ensure that your efforts are progressing in the right direction? The author suggests three important factors and a simple and straightforward approach to achieve success in any field or project.
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Is Buddhism a Spiritual Religion?
Buddhism is an unconventional religion. Many people are not conversant with its true nature. In this audio presentation the author discusses whether Buddhism can truly be considered a spiritual religion or a materialistic one. The complete script of this podcast is available at this URL:...
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Spirituality and Self-transformation
The Upanishads emphasize the importance of Self-transformation or Self-purification in spiritual practice for Moksha or liberation. In this audio presentation the author explains why it is important.
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Emotions and Equanimity
Emotions are useful to perceive reality and know what is going on in you and around you. If you want to know yourself, pay attention to your emotions and their causes. If you want to cultivate sameness or equanimity and learn to accept yourself unconditionally, emotions are the best place to…
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Cultivating Detachment For Freedom and Happiness
Attachments are a greater source of misery, stress and unhappiness. This podcast by Jayaram V is about cultivating detachment for greater freedom and happiness by understanding your attachments and motivation
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When Someone Criticizes You
On How To Respond to Criticism without being undermined by it. A critic's criticism reveals more about him and his judgment rather than the object of his criticism. When people criticize others, it reveals more about them rather than the people they criticize.
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Ganesha As Intelligence
Ganesha is one of the most popular gods of Hinduism. He is worshipped by millions of Hindus all over the world in temples and at homes, sometimes in public also. This audio by Jayaram V explains the hidden symbolism and significance of Ganesha in the human body and in creation as the son of Shiva...
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Learning From Nature Through Observation
In this audio presentation Jayaram V suggests the importance of learning important lessons of life from Nature through simple observation.
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To Be Like a Flower In The Winds of Life
A spiritual talk by Jayaram V regarding the importance of living according to your essential nature and manifesting your dharma to live in harmony with yourself and experience peace and happiness.
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Coping With Emotions With Meditation and Visualization
Know why it is important not to suppress your emotions but know them and express them without feeling disturbed through of meditation, visualization and other practices. Please visit Hinduwebsite.com and check the featured article section to read the complete article.
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How to Engage Your Mind in Spirituality?
It is the nature of the world to distract you, involve you and keep your mind drawn into the modifications of Nature. When you live in such a world, how can you keep your mind engaged in spiritual thoughts?
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How to Prepare For the Difficulties of Spiritual Life
Spiritual life is difficult. Even if worldly life is full of suffering people still show great reluctance to lead a spiritual life. In this audio presentation, Jayaram V lists several suggestions to prepare mentally for the challenges and difficulties of spiritual life.
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