Taittareeya Upanishad

Final episode to discuss on doubts and clarification on the mantras of Taittareeya Upanishad etc

Concluding Session of Taittareeya Upanishad. Completed the third chapter remaining mantras and ended up with chanting.

The Method of contemplation on the five aspects of experiences to arrive at the Self-realization is explained in this episode

Commenced the Third Chapter Briguvalli. The chapter beings with the indicative definition on Brahman.

Concluding the second chapter and how fear being used as a symbol of all experiences in duality.

Continuation of the previous class with special emphasis on the aspects of words and mind and how the realization is explained by Adi Sanakara in his commentary.

Discussion on the ninth Anuvak begins in this episode. The famous mantra "Yato vAcho nivartanthe aprApya manasA sahaH" meaning from where/what the words returns along with the mind failing to apprehend it, is being explained and will be continued into the next episode too.

Concluding the Eighth Anuvaka by explaining the term "upsamkaamati" as knowledge as explained by Sri Sakaracharya in his commentary.

Continuation of the discussion of the earlier topic is being pursued in this episode for clarity and conclusion of the difference between a Janani and Ajnani.

To understand the terms Avidhyakalpitam and Swabhavikam it is mandatory to know the import of Vidhya and Avidhya, This episode starts the real meaning of Vidhya and Avidhya.

Continuing the same from the previous class the discussion is concluded in this episode.

Continuing the discussion on the term Swabhavikatvaat in relation with our experience of deep sleep and the presence of the same in other two states namely waking and dream, the commentary delves deep into our experiences to realize that nature of Self in all states.

Continuing the discussion from the last class, the discussion now goes on to discuss on the three states of Waking Dream and Deep Sleep and how the Non-apprehension in the state of Deep sleep is the Truth and reality, while the experiences of waking and dream are appearances due to the Non-apprehension of the same reality of Deep Sleep which is the reality of the individual at all times.

The Discussion between the master and opponent on the question how did the master arrive at the indented meaning of the scripture as Advaita and not as a prescription supporting the Vedic ritual aspects similar to the one for attaining Swarga etc, here the attaining object being Brahman is being continued

The discussion between the opponent and Sidhanti on the term samkrAmati meaning pervade or engulf in this section is being analysed in detail as to are there two separate Jiva and Brahman in order to pervade or becoming one with the supreme.

Continuing the Eight Anuvak the discussion is about the same Brahman is that which is in the Individual or may it be the Sun. How ever insignificant or significant be the creation all are pervaded with the One and Only One Brahman

The three important aspects that are required in the experience of Advaitic realization are being discussed.

Continuing on the Explanation on Ananda to relate to the Nature of Self as Ananda.

Continuing the gradations of Bliss felt from human level to that of Hiranyagarbha BrahmA. Comparing to that of the BrahaJnani these are only a minuscule of the bliss of the Know-er of Brahman

This section describes the bliss of Brahman of which the worldly happiness is a mere reflection. Even the highest worldly happiness is produced by external factors and depends upon certain actions on the part of the enjoyer, from Brahma down to man. Beyond the highest worldly happiness lies the Bliss of Brahman, experienced by those who have realized their identity with the Supreme Spirit. The Bliss of Brahman does not admit of higher or lower degrees.

Fear is a product of ignorance and if there is even an iota of separation or difference is there , one will have fear from the otherness. In this episode the Upanishad is giving the cause and remedies for the state of "Fearlessness" or the absolute freedom

Continuing the seventh Anuvak on the Brahman being the world of experience, which was in the unmanifested form before the experience of waking and dream appears as manifested worlds with name,form and descriptions. Then the same Brahman is of the nature of Rasa or Bliss both as unmanifested and manifested. This is the very reason for the knower of Brahman seen in the state of happiness in any situation.

Seventh Anuvak started with the explanation on how and why of the Un-Manifest is the same which is now as manifested as the name and forms. Also the essence of the Un-Manifested is the bliss or happiness we experience in every experience.

Continuing the sixth anuvak of Chapter 2 discussion is on the concluding part where the details of names and forms and their relationship with Brahman.

Continuing the discussion on the term "Tat Srshtva tad eva anupravisat,i.e having created the multiverse It entered in them"

"Tatsrushtva tadevanupravisat" i.e "That Having created (the world) entered it" is being discussed to know the difference between the literal meaning and the intended meaning.

Continuing the discussion on Anuvak 06 on Tat Srshtva tad eva anupravisat,i.e having created the multiverse It entered in them.

Continuing the discussion on "Asat Brhameti chet veda" "Asti Brahmeti chet Veda" i.e "Also Non-existence is to be known as Brahman"; "Also Existence is Brahman", how these words needed to be interpreted.

Continuation of Anandamaya Kosa, i.e. the bliss sheath. The confusion of Brahman being not in the realm of transaction can make it Void and how to address this is being discussed.

Description of Anandamaya Kosa i.e sheath of bliss which should not be confused with the Bliss of Atman or Brahman.

Description of Manonaya Kosa and Vijnanamaya Kosa, ie. the mental sheath and sheath of Understanding for meditation on Brahman

Description of Annamaya and Pranamaya Kosa, i.e.the food sheath and vital air sheath for meditation to transcend the identifications of human identity error

Discussion on Annamya Kosa or food sheath in the Pancakosa vivarana or the five sheath creation.

The stages of creation leading to the identification of the five sheaths of human experience is dealt with in this episode

Explanation of how to understand creation from the point of view of Brahman or Atman and the word Mithya in the context of creation. Also the cause and effect from the view of Spiritual Science

निहितं गुहायाम् सर्वान् कामान् सह अश्नुते is being discussed. The relationship between the heart and space also how the knower of Brahman becomes the enjoyer of all desires instantly is explained.

What is सर्वज्ञः Sarvajna as per Advaita is explained

The Difference between Knowledge at the mind level and how it is NOT the Knowledge or Awareness of the Self

Introduction the Brahmananda Valli continues. "तस्माद् एतस्मादात्मन" why did the Upanishad shift from Brahman to Atman is being discussed.

Introduction to Brahmananda Valli Continuesसत्यं ज्ञानं अनन्तं ब्रह्म । explanation is concluded

Introduction to Brahmananda Valli Continuesसत्यं ज्ञानं अनन्तं ब्रह्म । is being explained.

Introduction to Brahmananda Valli Continues सत्यं ज्ञानं अनन्तं ब्रह्म । is being explained.

Introduction to Brahmananda Valli Continuesब्रह्मविदापनोति परम् is being explained.

Introduction to Brahmananda Valli Continuesब्रह्मविदापनोति परम् is being explained

Introduction to Brahmananda Valli

Anuvak 11 & 12 of Siksha Valli

Anuvak 9 & 10 of Siksha Valli

Anuvak 07 & 08 of Siksha Valli

Anuvak 5&6 of Sikhsha Valli

Anuvaak 4 of Siksha Valli