[Advaita-l] A nice Video worth watching

[V Subrahmanian]

This is a beautiful talk that could have been as well titled 'A gentle
introduction to Advaita Vedanta'. Swamiji expresses and conveys profound
ideas in such a friendly, empathetic and precise way that would be loved by
all, in line with his holy name Sarvapriyananda. I would recommend this
talk as much to regular college going youth as to Vedanta students and
enthusiasts.

His style of encapsulating the whole thing in the form of "3 problems, 3
solutions, 3 methods" is wonderful.

Problem: Ignorance (agnana)
Solution: knowledge (gnana)
Method: Listening - contemplation - ever-dwelling (shravaNa manana
nididhyasana)

This is the *ultimate* Tier 1 one problem and solution. If the method
doesn't work, that's because of problems in the previous level, ie. Tier 2.

Problem: Scattered mind (chitta vikshepa)
Solution: Focused mind (chitta ekagrata)
Method: Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga practices etc.

If these methods don't work, that's because of problems in the previous
level, Tier 3.

Problem: Impure mind (chitta mala)
Soultion: Pure mind (chitta shuddhi)
Method: Selfless works - Karma Yoga etc.

The way he brings up Ramana Maharishi and answers questions during Q & A is
also very nice.

The chants after the Q & A and the solo song following that are soaked in
divinity.

Listen to this, enjoy, learn and share.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8m8ac_aBao&fbclid=IwAR3RtFBctmWH8gngu8NlXU9k_p34sK0t3N4_RVwNaIUg2ryVAo4JnobH1Go