0572 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXXIX (Voice of the Self, p.56-60)

Episode 0572 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXXIX (Voice of the Self, p.56-60)
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Reading Chidakash Gita from Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri -- based on Voice of the Self, translated by M.P. Pandit, published by R. Gopinath Pai (Madras, 1962). Commentary on verses from pages 56-60.

 Clarifications from Pali Canon Theravadan Buddhism & the Ra Material (Law of One series), plus personal observations on spiritual path & transformation.

 * Introduction to Chidakash Gita: http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita.html

 * Voice of the Self (Archive.org versions): https://archive.org/details/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r

 * Voice of the Self (PDF version): https://archive.org/download/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r/Voiceof%20Self%20Swami%20Nityananda.pdf

 * Muni, Mouna (etymology): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/muni

 * Tyrone Evans, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzxs1O8zt6U

 * Nityananda (biography): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nityanan/Nityanan.htm

0571 - TALKS: 2020 and the Tribulation, I

Episode 0571 - 2020 and the Tribulation, I
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Remarks on 2020 & the global crisis, personal challenge & seeking to keep balance. Discussion of 3D endtimes, forecasts for the next decade (2020-2030), 7-chakra pressuring & winnowing, and the fashioning of love-light experience from traumatic/hardship catalyst.

Additional material from the Law of One series (Ra Material), Advaita Vedanta, Buddha-Dhamma, transpersonal psychology, and personal experience.

* Thlipsis, etymology (Strong's G2347): www.blueletterbible.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?t=kjv&strongs=g2347

* Tribulation-Thlipsis (Precept Austin): https://www.preceptaustin.org/tribulation-thlipsis_greek_word_study

0570 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXXVIII (Voice of the Self, p.53-56)

Episode 0570 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXXVIII (Voice of the Self, p.53-56)
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Reading Chidakash Gita from Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri -- based on Voice of the Self, translated by M.P. Pandit, published by R. Gopinath Pai (Madras, 1962). Commentary on verses from pages 53-56.

Clarifications from Pali Canon Theravadan Buddhism & the Ra Material (Law of One series), plus personal observations on spiritual path & transformation.

* Introduction to Chidakash Gita: http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita.html

* Voice of the Self (Archive.org versions): https://archive.org/details/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r

* Voice of the Self (PDF version): https://archive.org/download/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r/Voiceof%20Self%20Swami%20Nityananda.pdf

* Chakras (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chakra#Classical_traditions

* Nityananda (biography): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nityanan/Nityanan.htm

0569 - TALKS: The Golden Rule & Moral Basis, III

Episode 0569 - The Golden Rule & Moral Basis, III
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Part III final remarks on the Golden Rule -- teachings on the variations of moral reciprocity from ancient cultures & East-West religions. In-depth analysis of etymological issues for the words, "virtue" & "mind."

Additional material from the Law of One series (Ra Material), Advaita Vedanta, Buddha-Dhamma, transpersonal psychology, and personal experience.

* Golden Rule (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Rule

* The Law of One on "picnic" (S.19, Q.17-18): https://www.lawofone.info/s/19

* Vertus (Latin, etymology) :https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/virtus#Latin

* Vir (Latin): https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/vir#Latin

* वीर (Sanskrit): https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/वीर#Sanskrit

* Man (English, etymology): https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/man#English

* -Men (PIE, etymology): https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Reconstruction:Proto-Indo-European/men-

0568 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXXVII (Voice of the Self, p.50-54)

Episode 0568 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXXVII (Voice of the Self, p.50-54)
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Reading Chidakash Gita from Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri -- based on Voice of the Self, translated by M.P. Pandit, published by R. Gopinath Pai (Madras, 1962). Commentary on verses from pages 50-54.

Clarifications from Pali Canon Theravadan Buddhism, the Ra Material (Law of One series), and personal observations on the spiritual path & transformation.

* Introduction to Chidakash Gita: http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita.html

* Voice of the Self (Archive.org versions): https://archive.org/details/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r

* Voice of the Self (PDF version): https://archive.org/download/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r/Voiceof%20Self%20Swami%20Nityananda.pdf

* Chakras (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chakra#Classical_traditions

* Nityananda (biography): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nityanan/Nityanan.htm

0567 - TALKS: The Golden Rule & Moral Basis, II

Episode 0567 - The Golden Rule & Moral Basis, II
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Part II commentary on the "Golden Rule" -- teachings on the variations of moral reciprocity from ancient cultures & East-West religions. Personal & philosophical bases of ethical conduct -- including metaphysical, spiritual and secular/humanistic perspectives.

 Positive vs. negative variations: affirmative/directive vs. prohibitive & self-restraining. Additional material from the Law of One series (Ra Material), Advaita Vedanta, Buddha-Dhamma, transpersonal psychology, and personal experience.

 * Golden Rule (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Rule

 * The Golden Rule: Ethics of Reciprocity in World Religions (Th. Emil Homerin; 2008; Neusner, Jacob ed.): https://books.google.com.tw/books?id=b3ISBwAAQBAJ&pg=PA99&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false

 * The Law of One (S.19, Q.17-18): https://www.lawofone.info/s/19

 * Prime Directive, Star Trek (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Directive

0566 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXXVI (Voice of the Self, p.46-50)

Episode 0566 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXXVI (Voice of the Self, p.46-50)
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Reading Chidakash Gita from Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri -- based on Voice of the Self, translated by M.P. Pandit, published by R. Gopinath Pai (Madras, 1962). Commentary on verses from pages 46-50. Clarifications from Pali Canon Theravadan Buddhism, the Ra Material (Law of One series), and personal observations on the spiritual path & transformation. * Introduction to Chidakash Gita: http://www.nityanandatradition.org/ni... * Voice of the Self (Archive.org versions): https://archive.org/details/voiceofse... * Voice of the Self (PDF version): https://archive.org/download/voiceofs... * Upadhi: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/... * Nityananda (biography): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nitya... * ALTERNATE CHANNELS * 1. TALKS WITH SCOTT MANDELKER (All Topics) http://talkswithscottmandelker.blogsp... 2. LAW OF ONE PODCAST (RA Material) http://thelawofonepodcast.blogspot.com 3. ARCHIVE.ORG YT Mirror (All Topics) https://archive.org/search.php?query="Scott+Mandelker"&sin=&sort=-addeddate

0565 - TALKS: The Golden Rule & Moral Basis, I

0565 - TALKS: The Golden Rule & Moral Basis, I
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Part I of commentary on the "Golden Rule" -- teachings on the variations of moral reciprocity from ancient cultures & East-West religious traditions. The personal/philosophical basis for ethical conduct -- including metaphysical, spiritual, and secular/humanistic perspectives.

Positive vs. negative variations: affirmative/directive vs. prohibitive/self-restraining. Additional material from the Law of One series (Ra Material), Advaita Vedanta, Buddha-Dhamma,transpersonal psychology, and personal experience.

* The Golden Rule (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Rule

0564 - INTERVIEW: Interview with Christine Yole, part II

Episode 0564 -Interview with Christine Yole, part II
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The second short dialogue with Christine Yole -- discussing current events, world service, personal process & planetary evolution. Collective moral testing at 3D-cycle endtimes, cosmological solar system dynamics, and guidance on keeping balance through current & coming challenges. * Christine Yole (website): http://www.christineyole.com/ * Christine Yole (YouTube channel): https://www.youtube.com/user/LifeinFu... * Apocalypse and Armageddon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSGuY... * Brief History of ET-Earth History (Ra Material): https://www.scottmandelker.com/Articl... * ALTERNATE CHANNELS * 1. TALKS WITH SCOTT MANDELKER (All Topics) http://talkswithscottmandelker.blogsp... 2. LAW OF ONE PODCAST (RA Material) http://thelawofonepodcast.blogspot.com 3. ARCHIVE.ORG YT Mirror (All Topics) https://archive.org/search.php?query="Scott+Mandelker"&sin="Scott+Mandelker"&sin=

0563 - TALKS: On the Meek and Ox-Herding, II

0563 - TALKS: On the Meek and Ox-Herding, II
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Part II of a comparison between Yeshua's use of the term "meek" in Matthew 5:5 (Greek: praus), and the Chinese Ch'an Buddhist 10 Ox-Herding Pictures. References to Taoist philosophy, 7-dimensional cosmology, and the essentials of self-healing.

Additional material from the Law of One series (Ra Material), Tao Te Ching (Chinese Taoism), Advaita Vedanta, and Pali Canon Buddha-Dhamma.

* The "meek" in Mathew 5:5: https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/questions/2/what-does-meek-mean-in-matthew-55

* Commentary on Praus: https://www.pharocattle.com/wp-content/uploads/html/SundayInspirations/Beatitudes/The_Beatitudes_Part_3_cont_090708.htm

* Ox-Herding, Stages of Zen Practice (John M. Koller): http://www.columbia.edu/cu/weai/exeas/resources/oxherding.html

* 10 Ox-Herding Pictures (Hsu Yun community): http://zbohy.zatma.org/Dharma/zbohy/VisualArts/OxHerdingPictures/oxherding1.html

* Ox-Herding Introduction (Jessica Davidson): https://jessicadavidson.co.uk/2015/10/02/zen-ox-herding-pictures-introduction/

0562 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXXV (Voice of the Self, p.42-46)

0562 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXXV (Voice of the Self, p.42-46)

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Reading Chidakash Gita from Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri -- based on Voice of the Self, translated by M.P. Pandit, published by R. Gopinath Pai (Madras, 1962). Commentary on verses from pages 42-46. Clarifications from Pali Canon Theravadan Buddhism, the Ra Material (Law of One series), and personal observations on the spiritual path & transformation.

* Introduction to Chidakash Gita: http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita.html

* Voice of the Self (Archive.org versions): https://archive.org/details/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r

* Voice of the Self (PDF version): https://archive.org/download/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r/Voiceof%20Self%20Swami%20Nityananda.pdf

* Upadhi: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/upadhi

* Hari: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/hari

* Nityananda (biography): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nityanan/Nityanan.htm

0561 - TALKS: On the Meek and Ox-Herding, I

Episode 0561 - On the Meek and Ox-Herding, I
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Part I of a commentary on Yeshua's use of the term "meek" in Matthew 5:5, with Greek etymology and comparison to the Chinese Ch'an 10 Ox-Herding Pictures, from multiple sources. "Praus" and the spiritually well-tamed being...

Additional material from the Law of One series (Ra Material), Tao Te Ching (Chinese Taoism), Advaita Vedanta, and Pali Canon Buddha-Dhamma.

* The "meek" in Mathew 5:5: https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/questions/2/what-does-meek-mean-in-matthew-55

* Praus (Greek etymology): https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/πρᾶος

* Commentary on Praus: https://www.pharocattle.com/wp-content/uploads/html/SundayInspirations/Beatitudes/The_Beatitudes_Part_3_cont_090708.htm

* Ten Bulls (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ten_Bulls

* D.T. Suzuki on 10 Bulls: https://philosophy.lander.edu/oriental/reader/reader/x5038.html

* 10 Ox-Herding Pictures (Hsu Yun community): http://zbohy.zatma.org/Dharma/zbohy/VisualArts/OxHerdingPictures/oxherding1.html

0560 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXXIV (Voice of the Self, p.38-41)

 Episode 0560 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXXIV (Voice of the Self, p.38-41)
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Reading Chidakash Gita from Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri -- based on Voice of the Self, translated by M.P. Pandit, published by R. Gopinath Pai (Madras, 1962). Commentary on verses, pages 34-37.

Clarifications from Pali Canon Theravadan Buddhism, the Ra Material (Law of One series), and personal observations on spiritual path & transformation.

* Introduction to Chidakash Gita: http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita.html

* Voice of the Self (Archive.org versions): https://archive.org/details/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r

* Voice of the Self (PDF version): https://archive.org/download/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r/Voiceof%20Self%20Swami%20Nityananda.pdf

* Nityananda (biography): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nityanan/Nityanan.htm

0559 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, LV (Dvayatanupassana Sutta, II)

 Episode 0559 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, LV (Dvayatanupassana Sutta, II)

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Part II conclusion of the reading & commentary on Dvayatanupassana Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. A listing of essential Buddha-Dhamma "dualities" or polarities for rightful contemplation -- an overview of the substrates of conditioned existence, dependent origination, and the ontological basis of dukkha and rebirth.

Additional perspectives from Hindu Yoga & Vedanta, the Law of One (L/L Ra Material), Western metaphysics, and transpersonal psychology & counseling.

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html

* Dvayatanupassana Sutta (Summary): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/dvayatanupassana-sutta

* Upadhi ("sub-strates of existence"): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/upadhi#theravada

* Dvayatanupassana Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.3.12.than.html

* Kleshas ("mental defilements"): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kleshas_(Buddhism)#Pali_literature

* ALTERNATE CHANNELS *

1. TALKS WITH SCOTT MANDELKER (All Topics)

http://talkswithscottmandelker.blogspot.com

2. LAW OF ONE PODCAST (RA Material)

http://thelawofonepodcast.blogspot.com

0558 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXXIII (Voice of the Self, p.34-37)

 Episode 0558 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXXIII (Voice of the Self, p.34-37)
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Reading Chidakash Gita from Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri -- based on Voice of the Self, translated by M.P. Pandit, published by R. Gopinath Pai (Madras, 1962). Commentary on verses from pages 34-37.

Clarifications from Pali Canon Theravadan Buddhism, the Ra Material (Law of One series), and personal observations on spiritual path & transformation. * Introduction to Chidakash Gita: http://www.nityanandatradition.org/ni... * Voice of the Self (Archive.org versions): https://archive.org/details/voiceofse... * Voice of the Self (PDF version): https://archive.org/download/voiceofs... * Shabdabrahman (definitions): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/... * Nityananda (biography): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nitya...

0557 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, LIV (Dvayatanupassana Sutta, I)

Episode 0557 - Sutta Nipata, LIV (Dvayatanupassana Sutta, I)
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0556 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, LIV (Dvayatanupassana Sutta, I)

Episode 0556 - Sutta Nipata, LIV (Dvayatanupassana Sutta, I)
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Part I reading & commentary on Dvayatanupassana Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. A listing of essential Buddha-Dhamma "dualities" or polarities for rightful contemplation -- and an overview of the substrates of conditioned existence, dependent origination, and the experiential basis of dukkha and rebirth.

Additional perspectives from Hindu Yoga & Vedanta, the Law of One (L/L Ra Material), Western metaphysics, transpersonal psychology & integral counseling.

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html

* Dvayatanupassana Sutta (Summary): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/dvayatanupassana-sutta

* Upadhi ("sub-strates of existence"): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/upadhi#theravada

* Dvayatanupassana Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.3.12.than.html

* Kleshas ("mental defilements"): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kleshas_(Buddhism)#Pali_literature

0556 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXXII (Voice of the Self, p.31-34)

Episode 0556 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXXII (Voice of the Self, p.31-34)

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Reading Chidakash Gita from Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri -- based on Voice of the Self, translated by M.P. Pandit, published by R. Gopinath Pai (Madras, 1962). Commentary on verses from pages 31-34.

Clarifications from Pali Canon Theravadan Buddhism, the Ra Material (Law of One series), and personal observations on spiritual path & transformation.

* Introduction to Chidakash Gita: http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita.html

* Voice of the Self (Archive.org versions): https://archive.org/details/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r

* Voice of the Self (PDF version): https://archive.org/download/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r/Voiceof%20Self%20Swami%20Nityananda.pdf

* Nirvikalpa (definitions): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/nirvikalpa

* Nityananda (biography): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nityanan/Nityanan.htm

0555 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, LIII (Nalaka Sutta, II)

Episode 0555 - Sutta Nipata, LIII (Nalaka Sutta, II)
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Part II conclusion of the reading & commentary on Nalaka Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Cosmic praise at Siddhartha Gautama's birth, and his later teaching to Nalaka, nephew of Asita. Some essentials of the recluse life, and the 'maximal-gradient' path to complete release (the "vertical rock-face ascent"). Moneyya Patipada and the moral perfection of body, speech, and mind.

Additional perspectives from Hindu Yoga & Vedanta, the Law of One (L/L Ra Material), and personal experience -- with implications for spiritual path.

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html

* Nalaka Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.3.11.than.html

* Muni (definition): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/muni

* Muni ("Saint," Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muni_(Saint)

* Moneyya Sutta (definition): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/moneyya-sutta#theravada

* Moneyya Patipada (from Great Chronicle of Buddhas, Ven. Mingun Sayadaw; ch. 11): https://www.wisdomlib.org/buddhism/book/the-great-chronicle-of-buddhas/d/doc364479.html

* 4 Ways of Patipada (from Wings to Awakening, II; §84; Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/thanissaro/wings/part2.html#passage-84

* Talks by Bhikkhu Bodhi on Sutta Nipata (with PDF synopses): https://bodhimonastery.org/sutta-nipata.html

0554 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXX (Voice of the Self, p.29-31)

On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXX (Voice of the Self, p.29-31)
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Reading Chidakash Gita from Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri -- based on Voice of the Self, translated by M.P. Pandit, published by R. Gopinath Pai (Madras, 1962). Commentary on verses from pages 29-31.

Clarifications from Pali Canon Theravadan Buddhism, the Ra Material (Law of One series), and personal observations on spiritual path & transformation.

* Introduction to Chidakash Gita: http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita.html

* Voice of the Self (Archive.org versions): https://archive.org/details/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r

* Voice of the Self (PDF version): https://archive.org/download/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r/Voiceof%20Self%20Swami%20Nityananda.pdf

* Chandogya Upanishad (Vedas): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandogya_Upanishad

* Upadhi (re. Hindu logic): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upadhi

* Mahāvākya (Great Sayings, Vedas): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahāvākyas#Tat_Tvam_Asi

* Hari (definitions): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/hari

* Nityananda (biography): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nityanan/Nityanan.htm

0553 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXX (Voice of the Self, p.26-29)

Episode 0553 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXX (Voice of the Self, p.26-29)
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Reading Chidakash Gita from Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri -- based on Voice of the Self, translated by M.P. Pandit, published by R. Gopinath Pai (Madras, 1962).  Commentary on verses from pages 26-29.

Clarifications from Pali Canon Theravadan Buddhism, the Ra Material (Law of One series), and personal observations on spiritual path & transformation.

* Introduction to Chidakash Gita: http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita.html

* Voice of the Self (Archive.org versions): https://archive.org/details/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r

* Voice of the Self (PDF version): https://archive.org/download/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r/Voiceof%20Self%20Swami%20Nityananda.pdf

* Hari (Hinduism, multiple definitions): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/hari

* Nityananda (biography): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nityanan/Nityanan.htm

0552 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, LII (Nalaka Sutta)

Episode 0552 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, LII (Nalaka Sutta)

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Reading & commentary on Nalaka Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Cosmic praise at Siddhartha Gautama's birth, and his later teaching to Nalaka, nephew of Atisa. Essentials of the recluse life, the 'highest-gradient' path to complete release, and 4 modes of patipada.

 Additional perspectives from Hindu Yoga & Vedanta, the Law of One (L/L Ra Material), and personal experience -- with implications for spiritual path.

 * Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html

* Nalaka Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.3.11.than.html

* Nalaka Sutta (back-story): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/nalaka-sutta#theravada

* Nalaka: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/nalaka#theravada

* Patipada ('modes of progress'): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/patipada#theravada

* 4 Ways of Patipada (from Wings of Awakening, II; Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/thanissaro/wings/part2.html#passage-84

* Talks by Bhikkhu Bodhi on Sutta Nipata (with PDF synopses): https://bodhimonastery.org/sutta-nipata.html

0551 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXIX (Voice of the Self, p.22-26)

0551 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXIX (Voice of the Self, p.22-26)

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Reading Chidakash Gita from Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri -- based on Voice of the Self, translated by M.P. Pandit, published by R. Gopinath Pai (Madras, 1962).

 Commentary on verses from pages 22-26. Clarifications from Pali Canon Theravadan Buddhism, the Ra Material (Law of One series), and personal observations on spiritual path & transformation.

 * Introduction to Chidakash Gita: http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita.html

 * Voice of the Self (Archive.org versions): https://archive.org/details/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r

 * Voice of the Self (PDF version): https://archive.org/download/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r/Voiceof%20Self%20Swami%20Nityananda.pdf

 * Guṇa (Sanskrit: "thread... universal quality"): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guṇa

* Nada Bindhu Upanishad (Thirunavukkarasu Sivasubramaniam): https://www.classicyoga.co.in/2018/03/nada-bindu-upanishad/

 * Nityananda (biography): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nityanan/Nityanan.htm

0550 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, LI (Kokālika Sutta, II)

Episode 0550 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, LI (Kokālika Sutta, II)

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Completion of the reading & commentary on Kokālika Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Gautama's teaching to Kokālika, follower of Devadatta, regarding conduct that leads to the hell realms (Niraya), and conditions of experience therein.

Additional perspectives from Hindu Yoga & Vedanta, the Law of One (L/L Ra Material), and personal experience -- with implications for spiritual path.

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html

* Kokālika Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp3_10.html

* Anantarika ("Non-interval") Karma: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anantarika-karma

* Naraka (Hell realms, Early Buddhist): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naraka_(Buddhism)

* Diyu (Hell realms, Chinese): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diyu

* Dhammapada, IX: Evil (trans. Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/Dhp/Ch09.html#dhp125

* Dhammapada, XII: Hell (trans. Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/Dhp/Ch22.html#dhp306

* Talks by Bhikkhu Bodhi on Sutta Nipata (with PDF synopses): https://bodhimonastery.org/sutta-nipata.html

0549 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXVIII (Voice of the Self, p.19-22)

Episode 0549 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXVIII (Voice of the Self, p.19-22)

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Reading Chidakash Gita from Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri -- based on Voice of the Self, translated by M.P. Pandit, published by R. Gopinath Pai (Madras, 1962). Commentary on verses from pages 19-22.

Clarifications from Pali Canon Theravadan Buddhism, the Ra Material (Law of One series), and personal observations of spiritual path & transformation.

* Introduction to Chidakash Gita: http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita.html

* Voice of the Self (Archive.org versions): https://archive.org/details/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r

* Voice of the Self (PDF version): https://archive.org/download/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r/Voiceof%20Self%20Swami%20Nityananda.pdf

* Prakṛti ("Nature"): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prakṛti

* Nityananda (biography): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nityanan/Nityanan.htm

0548 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, L (Kokālika Sutta)

Episode 0548 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, L (Kokālika Sutta)

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Reading & commentary on the Kokālika Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Gautama's teaching to Kokālika, follower of Devadatta, regarding conduct that leads to the hell realms (Niraya), and conditions of experience therein.

Additional perspectives from Hindu Yoga & Vedanta, the Law of One (L/L Ra Material), and personal experience -- with implications for our spiritual path.

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html

* Kokālika Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp3_10.html

* Sutta backstory: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/kokalika-sutta#theravada

* Kokalika backstory: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/kokalika#theravada

* Dhammapada, IX: Evil (trans. Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/Dhp/Ch09.html#dhp125

* Dhammapada, XII: Hell (trans. Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/Dhp/Ch22.html#dhp306

* Talks by Bhikkhu Bodhi on Sutta Nipata (with PDF synopses): https://bodhimonastery.org/sutta-nipata.html

0547 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXVII (Voice of the Self, p.17-19)

Episode 0547 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXVII (Voice of the Self, p.17-19)

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Reading Chidakash Gita from Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri -- based on Voice of the Self, translated by M.P. Pandit, published by R. Gopinath Pai (Madras, 1962). Commentary on verses from pages 17-19.

Clarifications from alternate translations: Capt. M.U. Hatengi (Nitya Sutras), and www.ebdir.net (Randall Fontes) -- with additional material from Pali Canon Theravadan Buddhism and the Ra Material (Law of One series).

* Introduction to Chidakash Gita: http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita.html

* Voice of the Self (Archive.org versions): https://archive.org/details/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r

* Chidakash Gita (Hatengi, verses 51-100): http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita2.html

* Chidakash Gita (M.P. Pandit version, modified): http://www.ebdir.net/enlighten/chidakasha_gita_chap_1.html

* Nitya Atma: https://vishvi.com/beyond_stories/nityasoori/

* 3 types of Atman: https://www.advaita-vedanta.org//archives/advaita-l/2001-November/002137.html

* Vishishtadvaita School: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vishishtadvaita

* Nityananda (biography): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nityanan/Nityanan.htm

0546 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XLIX (Vāseṭṭha Sutta)

Episode 0546 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XLIX (Vāseṭṭha Sutta)

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Reading & commentary on the Vāseṭṭha Sutta (to Vāseṭṭha, the Brahmin), translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Gautama's teaching on what constitutes a true Brahmin, proper classification of human being, and various qualities of awakened mind & path-completion.

Additional perspectives from Vedantic Brahminism, and the Law of One (L/L Ra Material) -- with various implications for personal life and spiritual path.

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html

* Vāseṭṭha Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp3_9.html

* Vāseṭṭha (back-story): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/vasettha#theravada

* Vāseṭṭha Sutta (back-story): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/vasettha-sutta#theravada

* "Effluents" (Asava): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asava

* Talks by Bhikkhu Bodhi on Sutta Nipata (with PDF synopses): https://bodhimonastery.org/sutta-nipata.html