Episodes

  • Chandogya Upanishad Fifth Prapathaka

    Chandogya Upanishad Fifth Prapathaka
    Oct 12 2026
    In which the senses engage in a lively debate over their supremacy, only to discover that breath underlies and nourishes them all, revealing its essential unity with life itself; and a profound discourse unfolds describing the cosmic and human existence as a series of sacred altars and oblations, wherein the movement of breath, fire, water, and earth reflect the continual cycle of birth, sustenance, and return. Thus the nature of the Self, interwoven with the elements and sacrifice, is contemplated through the teachings imparted to seekers and sages, guiding the understanding of one’s place within the vast order of being.
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    32 mins
  • Chandogya Upanishad Fourth Prapathaka

    Chandogya Upanishad Fourth Prapathaka
    Oct 9 2026
    In which we observe the humility and earnest quest of Gânasruti Pautrâyana and Satyakâma Gâbâlâ as they seek the profound knowledge of Brahman from hidden sages and the elements themselves, revealing the sacred teachings embodied in nature and ritual. Through dialogues with elemental deities and reverent practices, the narrative delicately unfolds the cosmological and spiritual wisdom that illumines the path of the self and the sacred sacrifice.
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    28 mins
  • Chandogya Upanishad Third Prapathaka

    Chandogya Upanishad Third Prapathaka
    Oct 6 2026
    In which the radiant sun is poetically contemplated as a hive from which the nectar of sacred verses—the very essence of sacrifice—flows forth, illuminating the world with diverse lights and revealing the celestial order of divine beings who partake in this eternal splendour. The meditation extends inward to the human heart, where the all-pervading Brahman dwells as the subtle ether, guiding the soul through the gates of life toward ultimate knowledge and unshaken faith.
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    28 mins
  • Chandogya Upanishad Second Prapathaka

    Chandogya Upanishad Second Prapathaka
    Oct 3 2026
    In which the Sâman is contemplated as a unifying principle permeating the worlds, natural phenomena, bodily senses, and sacred rites, revealing a profound interconnectedness through meditative reflection. The exposition gently unfolds the ritualistic significance and cosmic symbolism of various Sâman forms, inviting a mindful embrace of life's order and the pursuit of spiritual knowledge.
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    28 mins
  • Chandogya Upanishad First Prapathaka

    Chandogya Upanishad First Prapathaka
    Sep 30 2026
    In which the sacred syllable Om is expounded with delicate reverence as the essence and culmination of Vedic knowledge, interwoven with the elements of nature, breath, speech, and divine sacrifice, revealing a harmony that sustains both cosmos and self. Alongside, meditations upon Om are illustrated through the personifications of celestial and bodily phenomena, underscoring its power to confer desires and transcend fear.
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    31 mins
  • Svetasvatara Upanishad Sixth Adhyaya

    Svetasvatara Upanishad Sixth Adhyaya
    Sep 27 2026
    In which the nature of the divine cause is explored with a reverent survey of the one God who governs creation, time, and the qualities of the world, revealed both as immanent within all beings and transcending all forms and limitations. The text invites the wise to seek knowledge of this highest lord, who is beyond cause and effect, the eternal thinker and support of all, promising liberation and eternal happiness to those who perceive and worship him with devotion and purity of heart.
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    8 mins
  • Svetasvatara Upanishad Fifth Adhyaya

    Svetasvatara Upanishad Fifth Adhyaya
    Sep 24 2026
    In which the imperishable and boundless Highest Brahman is portrayed as the sovereign of all knowledge and ignorance, sustaining the universe through an intimate interplay of qualities and deeds. The living soul, minuscule yet infinite, assumes diverse forms in accordance with its actions, wandering through existence until knowledge of the eternal and singular principle brings liberation from all bonds.
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    5 mins
  • Svetasvatara Upanishad Third Adhyaya

    Svetasvatara Upanishad Third Adhyaya
    Sep 21 2026
    In which the Upanishad unfolds a vision of the divine as the all-encompassing Self, present in every form and essence of the world, from sun and moon to human and animal, embracing the unity underlying apparent diversity. It gently expounds on the nature of the ultimate reality, the boundless Lord who dwells hidden within the heart, whose knowledge brings liberation and peace beyond grief and illusion.
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    7 mins