December 28, 2020

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


December 18, 2020

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


December 16, 2020

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

December 5, 2020

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.

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