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

0545 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXVI (Voice of the Self, p.15-17)

 Episode 0545 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXVI (Voice of the Self, p.15-17)

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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 15-17.

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

* Annamaya: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/annamaya

* Annamayaprana: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/annamayaprana

* Maya: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/maya

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

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

0544 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XLVIII (Salla Sutta)

Episode 0544 - Sutta Nipata, XLVIII (Salla Sutta)

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Reading & commentary on the Salla Sutta ("the Arrow"), translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Gautama's teaching on the inevitability of death, and counsel for those grieving the loss of loved ones.

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

* Salla Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp3_8.html

* Salla Sutta (back-story): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/salla-sutta

* Patacara Theri (biography): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/patacara#theravada

* Pañcasata Patacara Sutta (Patacara's 500): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/Thig/thig6_1.html

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

 

0543 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXV (Voice of the Self, p.12-15)

Episode 0543 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXV (Voice of the Self, p.12-15)

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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 12-15.

Clarifications from alternate translations: Capt. M.U. Hatengi (Nitya Sutras), and www.ebdir.net (Randall Fontes). 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

* Sotāpanna ("Stream Entry" - Buddhism): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sotāpanna

* Pranava (OM): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pranava_yoga

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

0542 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XLVII (Sela Sutta)

Episode 0542 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XLVII (Sela Sutta)

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Reading & commentary on the Sela Sutta ("to the Brahmin Sela"), translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Kaniya's sacrifice to and Sela's praise of Gautama, to determine the authenticity of his "Awakening."

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

* Sela Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp3_7.html

* Keniya the Ascetic: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/keniya#theravada

* Sela the Brahmin: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/sela

* 32 Marks of a Buddha: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_characteristics_of_the_Buddha

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

0541 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XLVI (Sabhiya Sutta #3)

Episode 0541 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XLVI (Sabhiya Sutta #3)

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Part 3 of reading & commentary on the Sabhiya Sutta ("to the Brahmin Sabhiya"), translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. 20 questions to Gautama on the nature of one perfectly spiritually attained. Qualities of final awakening and the goal of the Buddhist path. 

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

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

* Sabhiya Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp3_6.html 

* Tathata (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tathata 

* "Tthagata," Chalmers, Robert (The Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society, 1898): http://ccbs.ntu.edu.tw/FULLTEXT/JR-ENG/bert.htm 

* Essence (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essence 

* Noumenon (Greek): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noumenon 

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

0540 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXIV (Voice of the Self, p.10-12)

Episode 0540 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXIV (Voice of the Self, p.10-12)Z

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Reading Chidakash Gita from Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuribased on Voice of the Self, translated by M.P. Pandit, published by R. Gopinath Pai (Madras, 1962). Commentary on verses from pages 10-12.

Carifications from alternate translations: Capt. M.U. Hatengi (Nitya Sutras), and www.ebdir.net (Randall Fontes). 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 1-50): http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita1.html

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

 * Turiya (the "Fourth State"): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turiya

 * Nirvikalpa Samadhi (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nirvikalpa

 * Pranava (OM): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pranava_yoga

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

0539 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XLV (Sabhiya Sutta #2)

Episode 0539 - Sutta Nipata, XLV (Sabhiya Sutta #2)

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Part 2 of reading & commentary on the Sabhiya Sutta ("to the Brahmin Sabhiya"), translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. 20 questions to Gautama on the nature of one perfectly spiritually attained. Qualities of final awakening and the goal of the Buddhist path.

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

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

* Sabhiya Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp3_6.html

* Tathātā (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tathātā

* "Tthagata," Chalmers, Robert (The Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society, 1898): http://ccbs.ntu.edu.tw/FULLTEXT/JR-ENG/bert.htm

* Reify (definition): https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reify

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

0538 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXIII (Voice of Self, p.7-10)

Episode 0538 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXIII (Voice of Self, p.7-10)

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Reading the Chidakash Gita from Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri -- primarily based on Voice of the Self, translated by M.P. Pandit, published by R. Gopinath Pai (Madras, 1962). Etymology & analysis of the term, "Great Tribulation," and commentary on verses from pages 7-10.

Carifications from alternate translations: Capt. M.U. Hatengi (The Nitya Sutras), and www.ebdir.net (Randall Fontes). 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

* Great Tribulation (Greek: thlipsis megalē): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Tribulation

* Megale ("Great"): http://kingjamesbibledictionary.com/StrongsNo/G3173/great

* Thlipsis (etymology): https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/thlipsis

* θλίβω (Greek: "Thlipsis"): https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/θλίβω#Ancient_Greek

* Avadhuta (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avadhuta

* Chidakash Gita (Hatengi, verses 1-50): http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita1.html

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

0537 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XLIV (Sabhiya Sutta #1)

Episode 0537 - Sutta Nipata, XLIV (Sabhiya Sutta #1)

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Part 1 of reading & commentary on the Sabhiya Sutta (to the Brahmin Sabhiya), translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. 20 questions to Gautama on the nature of one perfectly spiritually attained. Qualities of final awakening and the goal of the Buddhist path.

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

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit... * Sabhiya Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): * Sabhiya Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu):
* Sabhiya Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN...

* Mahavastu (trans., J.J. Jones, 1949): https://www.wisdomlib.org/buddhism/bo...

* Mahavastu, Chapter XXXVIII, Questions of Sabhika (J.J. Jones):     

        https://www.wisdomlib.org/buddhism/bo...

* "The Such One" (Tathāgata; Wikipedia):https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tathāgata

* Talks by Bhikkhu Bodhi on Sutta Nipata (with PDF synopses):

        https://bodhimonastery.org/sutta-nipa...

0536 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXII (Voice of Self, p.3-7)

Episode 0536 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXII (Voice of Self, p.3-7)

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Reading the Chidakash Gita from Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri -- primarily based on Voice of the Self, translated by M.P. Pandit, published R. Gopinath Pai (Madras,1962). Commentary on verses from pages 3-7.

Carifications from alternate translations: Capt. M.U. Hatengi (The Nitya Sutras), and www.ebdir.net (Randall Fontes). 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

* Voice of the Self (complete text): https://archive.org/stream/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r/Voiceof Self Swami Nityananda_djvu.txt

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

* Chidakash Gita (Hatengi, verses 1-50): http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita1.html

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

* Nityananda (biography): http://www.cosmicharmony.

0535 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XLIII (Māḷa Sutta)

Episode 0535 - Sutta Nipata, XLIII (Māḷa Sutta) 

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Reading & commentary on the Mala Sutta (to the Brahmin Magha), translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. The nature & power of righteous giving (dana), signposts and indications of attainment and transformation, and Pali Canon views regarding the nature of spiritual path.

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

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

* Māḷa Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp3_5.html

* Gautama & the Brahman Cosmologist (SN 12.48): https://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?p=391900#p391900

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

0534 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXI (Voice of Self, p.1-12)

Episode 0534 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXI (Voice of Self, p.1-12)

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Reading and commentary on Chidakash Gita from Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri -- primarily based on Voice of the Self, translated by M.P. Pandit, published R. Gopinath Pai (Madras, 1962). Verses from pages 1-12.

Carifications from alternate translations: Capt. M.U. Hatengi (The Nitya Sutras), and www.ebdir.net (Randall Fontes). Additional material from Pali Canon Theravada Buddhism and the Ra Material (Law of One series). The principles & practice of spiritual liberation.

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

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

* Chidakash Gita (Hatengi, verses 1-50): http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita1.html

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

* Glossary of Sanskrit terms: https://www.nonduality.com/mcg7.htm

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

0533 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XLII (Sundarika Bhāradvāja Sutta, V)

Episode 0533 - Sutta Nipata, XLII (Sundarika Bhāradvāja Sutta, V)

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Part V and conclusion of extended commentary on the Sundarika Bharadvaja Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu -- with comparison between Theravadan Pali Buddha-Dhamma and Vedantic-Upanishadic principles of theory, practice & the goal of spiritual-path transformation.

Pali Canon teachings on nibbana, "the all," and non-manifest consciousness in relation to comparable doctrines in Pre-Buddhistic Upanishads. Additional perspectives from the Law of One (L/L Ra Material), with multiple interpretations.

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

* Sundarika Bharadvaja Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp3_4.html

* Moneyya Sutta (On Sagacity): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/AN/AN3_123.html

* Sabba Sutta (The All): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/SN/SN35_23.html

* Maha-Punnama Sutta (The Great Full-moon Night Discourse): https ://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.109.than.html

* Kāmaguṇa Sutta (Strings of Sensuality): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/SN/SN35_117.html#sn35.117note02

* "Nibbana is not viññāṇa" (Ajahn Sujato): https://sujato.wordpress.com/2011/05/13/vinnaṇa-is-not-nibbana-really-it-just-isn’t/

* Atthi Raga Sutta (Where There is Passion): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/SN/SN12_64.html

* Brahma-Nimantanika Sutta (The Brahmā Invitation): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/MN/MN49.html#mn49note09

* "Tomorrow Never Knows" (Lyrics; The Beatles): https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/beatles/tomorrowneverknows.html

* Gautama & the Brahman Cosmologist (SN 12.48): https://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?p=391900#p391900

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

0532 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XX (Voice of the Self)

Episode 0532 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XX (Voice of the Self)

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Reading and commentary on Chidakash Gita from Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri -- based on translations of Capt. M.U. Hatengi (The Nitya Sutras) and Sri M. P. Pandit (Voice of the Self). Comparisons of the two versions, with additional material from Pali Canon Buddhism and The Ra Material (Law of One series).

Initial presentation of Voice of the Self (1962) -- Introduction from Swami Chinmayananda, Prefaces from P. Ramanath Pai & R. Gopinath Pai (publishers), and Foreword from Shri Sri Prakasa (ex-Governor of the Composite State of Bombay). Background to the alternate translation, and miscellaneous perspectives...

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

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

* Voice of the Self (complete online text): https://archive.org/stream/VoiceofSelfSwamiNityananda/Voiceof Self Swami Nityananda_djvu.txt

* Chidakash Gita (Hatengi, verses 1-50): http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita1.html

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

* Glossary of Sanskrit terms: https://www.nonduality.com/mcg7.htm

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

* Collection of photographs: http://www.sadgurunityananda.com/html/photogallery/photogallery_baba.htm

0531- TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XXXXI (Sundarika Bhāradvāja Sutta, IV)

Episode 0531- TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XXXXI (Sundarika Bhāradvāja Sutta, IV)

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Part IV of extended commentary on the Sundarika Bharadvaja Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu -- with comparison between Theravadan Pali Buddha-Dhamma and Vedantic-Upanishadic principles of theory, practice & the goal of spiritual path transformation.

Pali Canon teachings on nibbana, "the all," and non-manifest consciousness in relation to comparable doctrines in Pre-Buddhistic Upanishads. Additional perspectives from the Law of One (L/L Ra Material). 

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

* Sundarika Bharadvaja Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp3_4.html

* Moneyya Sutta: On Sagacity (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/AN/AN3_123.html

* Sabba Sutta: The All (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/SN/SN35_23.html

* "Consciousness without Surface" (Viññanam Anidassanam): https://dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?t=12510

* "Existence and the All" (Dhammawheel.com comments): https://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=27488

* "Nibbana is not viññāṇa" (Ajahn Sujato): https://sujato.wordpress.com/2011/05/13/vinnaṇa-is-not-nibbana-really-it-just-isn’t/

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

0530 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XIX (Chidakash Gita, 1-16)

Episode 0530 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XIX (Chidakash Gita, 1-16) 

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Reading and commentary on the complete Chidakash Gita verses of Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri, based on the translation & standard ordering of Capt. M.U. Hatengi. A brief introduction to the work, and verses 1-16. 

Doctrinal differences and the relativity of spiritual truth, teaching & teachers, schools & lineage. Backstory to Chidakash Gita, definitions of levels & functions of mind, discerning outer/inessential from inner/essential in self-transformation. Comparisons with core principles of Theravadan Pali Buddhism and the Ra Material.

* About the Nityananda Tradition source: http://www.nityanandatradition.org/about/

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

* Chidakash Gita (verses 1-50): http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita1.html

* Glossary of Sanskrit terms: https://www.nonduality.com/mcg7.htm

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

* Collection of photographs: http://www.sadgurunityananda.com/html/photogallery/photogallery_baba.htm