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What to do when your spiritual practices have lost their luster of being new?

From a presentation by Swami Jnaneshvara at the Center for Nondualism on May 17, 2009.
(link to Center for Non-Dualism)
Podcast Date: May 17, 2009 Length 0:43:29

Developing Determination for Enlightenment

From a presentation by Swami Jnaneshvara at the Center for Nondualism on February 1, 2009.
(link to Center for Non-Dualism)
Podcast Date: Feb 1, 2009 Length 0:34:20

The Million Dollar Question of Nondual Yoga Vedanta Meditation

From a presentation by Swami Jnaneshvara at the Center for Nondualism on May 25, 2008. Just like the game show, this million dollar question is the last of all the questions of nondual Yoga Vedanta. It is also the hardest question, and the most important question. It is the question that supersedes all other questions. It is the question that is neither in the past, nor in the future. It is the question by which all other questions pale by comparison.
(link to Center for Non-Dualism)
Podcast Date: Feb 23, 2008 Length 0:32:12

Sermon on the Mount, Nondualism, and Yoga Vedanta

Presentation by Swami Jnaneshvara at the Center for Nondualism on May 11, 2008. This presentation is on the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7 of the Christian bible), Nondualism, and Yoga Vedanta Meditation and Contemplation. There are over 39,000 Christian denominations. Each has its own interpretations of the teachings. If they have the right to interpret those teachings the way they want, then I claim the same right of interpretation that they have claimed.
(link to Center for Non-Dualism)
Podcast Date: May 25, 2008 Length 0:28:14

Theism, Atheism, NonDualism,
Contemplation and Shaktipat


Presentation by Swami Jnaneshvara Bharati at the annual conference of the Center for Non-Dualism in Fort Walton Beach, Florida on February 23, 2008. The talk blends three topics: 1) Theism, Atheism, and Non-Dualism; 2) How do I contemplate? What are "great" contemplations? 3) What is shaktipat? How does it work?
(link to Center for Non-Dualism)
Podcast Date: Feb 23, 2008 Length 0:41:33

First Cause no Harm

This talk is on Non-Harming (Ahimsa), emphasizing the subtleties of all forms of Non-Pushing. The presentation was given at the Center for Non-Dualism in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
(link to Center for Non-Dualism)
Podcast Date: Dec 30, 2007 Length 0:39:31

Shakti, Kundalini, and the River of Tantra Yoga Meditation

There is one energy flowing in a river, a hydroelectric power plant, electricity, and the many forms of energy such as recorded music, television, and microwaves. Similarly, there is one energy in the universe, Shakti, that manifests as many forms, which have many names, such as kundalini, prana, chakras, and the physical body.
Podcast Date: May 15, 2007 Length 0:06:45

Two Kinds of Prayer

There are two kinds of prayer: ego-centered prayer and God-centered prayer. These comments by Swami Rama are excerpted with permission from Volume 1 of the 5 CD audio series Conscious Living: An Audiobook for Spiritual Transformation, ISBN 818815718x by Swami Rama. See also SwamiRamaFoundation.us and HIHTIndia.com.
Podcast Date: Jan 27, 2007 Length 0:09:39

Yoga and Institutional Religion

Yoga is in religion, but religion is not in Yoga. The principles of Yoga are (in alphabetical order) in Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Sikhism, and most of the other religions. However, unlike religions, Yoga itself has no deity, worship services, rituals, sacred icons, creed, confession, clergy, institutions, congregation, membership procedure, or system of temples or churches. The word “Yoga” means “union” referring to the direct experience of the wholeness of ourselves at all levels.
Podcast Date: Jan 4, 2007 Length 0:03:26

Transitions: New Years and New Moments
in Life and Meditation

The transition from one year to the next year happens in an infinitely short moment that is actually non-existent in time. So too, there are transitions in the moments of life and the moments of meditation. Mindfulness of transitions in daily life and during meditation time is extremely useful on the spiritual journey to enlightenment. The recording ends with a 15-minute guided contemplative meditation on Transitions, which begins at 54:42.
Podcast Date: Dec 30, 2006 Length 1:09:25

Meditation on Saguna (Form) and Nirguna (Formless),
Knowledge and Devotion

This conversation is about Saguna and Nirguna, and the paths of meditation and contemplation with form or without form, which is related to the paths of Knowing (Jnana Yoga) and Devotion (Bhakti Yoga). The discussion involves the approaches individually, and how the work together. The recording ends with a 17-minute guided contemplative meditation on either Form or the Formless, which begins at 55:47.
Podcast Date: Dec 23, 2006 Length 1:13:09

Stages of Meditation, Subtle Experiences,
Obstacles to Meditation

This is a conversation on the stages of meditation dealing with senses and actions, body, breath, the various levels of mind, and that which is beyond the mind. It centers around a graphic on the home page of SwamiJ.com that shows these stages, along with a question mark representing that which is beyond. We also talk about subtle experiences of meditation, obstacles to enlightenment, yoga sutras, and balancing living in the world and the highest goal of life. A guided meditation is from 57:45 to the end.
Podcast Date: Dec 17, 2006 Length 1:23:59 (Guided meditation from 57:45 to the end)

Religion, Mysticism and Yoga

This recording is a podcast by Ron Frazer (link) who I have come to know quite well through an interfaith group in Florida, as well as private conversations. Ron is of the Bahai faith and asked me if he could have some of my comments on religion, mysticism and yoga. He also has kindly allowed me to copy his podcast here for you. I hope you find the conversation enjoyable and insightful.
Podcast Date: Oct 8, 2006 Length 49:51

Who's Driving Your Chariot?

The chariot is used by the ancient sages as a symbol for how to train your mind and senses. Though most of us do not use horse drawn chariots, the lesson is as practical today as it was thousands of years ago. Allow your mind to visualize this image, and it will become a wonderful tool in your daily spiritual life.
Podcast Date: Aug 25, 2006 Length 3:03

Money, Sex, Fame, Health, Self and Yoga

There seems to be two polarities of having or not having enough money, sex, fame, or health. However, there is a third choice coming from the choice of Self-Realization, which brings all of the fruits of life, as well as the highest joy.
Podcast Date: Aug 18, 2006 Length 7:33

The Secret of Shiva and Shakti

The secret of Shiva and Shakti, the masculine and feminine of tantra, is explained in fifteen verses.
Podcast Date: Jul 19, 2006 Length 0:45

Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Meditation

Succinct description of the entire process of meditation, from beginning to enlightenment, in six easy to understand stages.
Podcast Date: Jul 5, 2006 Length 7:32

Truth in Daily Life and Work

Mindy Broadstone, an occupational therapist, lymphedema therapist, and massage therapist discusses Truth in daily life and work.
Podcast Date: Jul 4, 2006 Length 13:04

11-Minute Meditation by Swami J

A guided 11-Minute meditation by Swami Jnaneshvara Bharati (Swami J), systematically moving through body, breath, and mind, leading to silence.
Podcast Date: Jun 30, 2006 Length: 11 minutes

The student rejoices from Self-Realization

This is one of the most inspiring writings I know is a section entitled The Disciple Rejoices. It's near the end of The Crest Jewel of Discrimination, called Vivekachudamani. It was written by Shankara some 1200 years ago. After Self-Realization, the student cries out in joy about his experience of the union of his individual soul, Atman, with the Absolute, Brahman.
Podcast Date: Jun 29, 2006 Length 8:56

 

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This site is devoted to presenting the ancient Self-Realization path of the Tradition of the Himalayan masters in simple, understandable and beneficial ways, while not compromising quality or depth. The goal of our sadhana or practices is the highest Joy that comes from the Realization in direct experience of the center of consciousness, the Self, the Atman or Purusha, which is one and the same with the Absolute Reality. This Self-Realization comes through Yoga meditation of the Yoga Sutras, the contemplative insight of Advaita Vedanta, and the intense devotion of Samaya Sri Vidya Tantra, the three of which complement one another like fingers on a hand. We employ the classical approaches of Raja, Jnana, Karma, and Bhakti Yoga, as well as Hatha, Kriya, Kundalini, Laya, Mantra, Nada, Siddha, and Tantra Yoga. Meditation, contemplation, mantra and prayer finally converge into a unified force directed towards the final stage, piercing the pearl of wisdom called bindu, leading to the Absolute.

 

 

 

 

 

Yoga Nidra Meditation CD by Swami Jnaneshvara
Yoga Nidra CD
Swami Jnaneshvara