Episodes

  • Aitreya-Aranyaka Upanishad Second Aranyaka - First, Second, and Third Adhyayas

    Aitreya-Aranyaka Upanishad Second Aranyaka - First, Second, and Third Adhyayas
    Aug 22 2026
    In which the intricate meditation upon prāṇa, conceived both as the vital breath and the universal spirit, unfolds through symbolic hymns and ritualistic symbolism that bridge the mortal body and cosmic divinity. The discourse gently reveals how the sacred syllables and sacrificial rites intertwine with the faculties of man and the gods, guiding the aspirant toward profound self-knowledge and unity with the eternal Brahman.
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    59 mins
  • Aitreya-Aranyaka Upanishad First Aranyaka

    Aitreya-Aranyaka Upanishad First Aranyaka
    Aug 19 2026
    In which the intricate rites and hymns of the Mahâvrata ceremony are expounded with a delicate mingling of poetic metre, symbolic motifs, and the invocation of divine powers, revealing a profound correspondence between ritual practice and cosmic order. The text gently unfolds the interplay of speech, breath, and sacred sound as keys to prosperity, offspring, and spiritual attainment, all woven within the vivid imagery of sacrifice and its manifold recitations.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Taittriyaka Upanishad Third Valli or the chapter on Bhrigu (son of Varuna)

    Taittriyaka Upanishad Third Valli or the chapter on Bhrigu (son of Varuna)
    Aug 16 2026
    In which Bhṛigu Varuṇi seeks to comprehend the nature of Brahman through successive reflections upon the fundamental elements and faculties from which life springs, perceiving in food, breath, mind, understanding, and bliss the very essence of existence. Through the counsel of his father Varuṇa, he learns that penance and worship unveil the unity of all things in Brahman, revealing a cosmic harmony that sustains and ennobles the human soul.
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    13 mins
  • Taittriyaka Upanishad Second Valli or the chapter on Ananda (bliss)

    Taittriyaka Upanishad Second Valli or the chapter on Ananda (bliss)
    Aug 13 2026
    In which the nature of Brahman is explored through a profound sequence of revelations that depict the cosmos and the human being as interconnected embodiments of the divine essence, progressing from the tangible elements of food and breath to the subtler realms of mind, understanding, and bliss. This discourse further elucidates the gradations of happiness experienced by various beings, culminating in the supreme bliss of Brahman, and reassures the seeker of liberation from fear through the thorough knowledge of the Self.
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    16 mins
  • Taittriyaka Upanishad First Valli or the chapter on Siksha (pronounciation)

    Taittriyaka Upanishad First Valli or the chapter on Siksha (pronounciation)
    Aug 10 2026
    In which the sacred syllable Om is venerated as the essence of Brahman, and the intricate doctrine of correct pronunciation, union, and sacred invocation is unfolded with subtle reverence. The text gently teaches the harmony of cosmic elements and human faculties, intertwining the worlds, heavenly lights, breath, speech, and knowledge into a living unity that sustains both teacher and pupil alike.
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    19 mins
  • Prasna Upanishad Sixth Question

    Prasna Upanishad Sixth Question
    Aug 7 2026
    In which the nature of the mysterious person composed of sixteen parts is unveiled through a dialogue that reveals these parts as elements arising within the body, ultimately merging into an indivisible and immortal whole. The discourse gently illuminates the highest Brahman as the abiding essence beyond all parts, honouring the guide who leads from ignorance to enlightenment.
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    4 mins
  • Prasna Upanishad Fifth Question

    Prasna Upanishad Fifth Question
    Aug 4 2026
    In which the profound significance of meditating on the syllable Om is expounded, revealing a graduated ascent through various realms dependent on the contemplation of its constituent sounds. This meditation, linked intricately with sacred verses, offers a path to illumination, freedom from evil, and ultimately, union with the Highest Person beyond decay and death.
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    4 mins
  • Prasna Upanishad Fourth Question

    Prasna Upanishad Fourth Question
    Aug 1 2026
    In which a learned inquiry is made into the nature of sleep, waking, and the subtle powers that govern dreams and consciousness, drawing an intricate analogy between the vital airs and the fires of ancient sacrifice. The discourse ventures gently to reveal how all faculties and elements repose in the highest Self, that indestructible and luminous essence wherein knowledge and being become one.
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    7 mins