The Greatest Secret of the Universe

Dada Vedaprajinananda talks about the obstacles in the way of peaceful meditation and explains “the greatest secret of the universe” as a way to overcome the obstacles.  You will have to listen for around ten minutes to find out the secret.

What is a Mantra?

What are the characteristics of the words that are used in meditation?  This short podcast explains why and how a particular combination of syllables can help someone move on the path of human perfection.

The Supreme Truth

Dada Vedaprajinananda reads Shrii Shrii Anandamurti’s discourse, “The Supreme Truth” and then gives a short commentary touching on the nature of this universe and the role of meditation in reminding us who we are, and what we have to do in this world.

Perfecting the Layers of the Mind

This is a workshop-class by Dada Vedaprajinananda at a retreat at Ananda Liina (www.anandaliina.org) in Urbana, IL on September 30, 2012. According to yoga, there are six layers of the mind (including the physical body) and they can be perfected and purified using the eight limbs of yoga practice (known as Ashtanga or Astaunga yoga). Dada explains yoga practices can be used to bring about the perfection of mind.

The Secrets of a Joyous Life

This is a recording of a lecture on “The Secrets of a Life of Joy” given by Dada Vedaprajinananda on May 7, 2012 at the Unitarian Church in Greensboro, North Carolina.  In the lecture Dada speaks about a way of life which is joyous.  He draws on the wisdom of Tantra, Buddhism and the Vedas in this presentation. You can learn more about Dada’s work at his website, www.dadaveda.com

Vegetarianism, yoga and meditation

In this wide-ranging interview with WEFT,  Champaign, IL, Dada Vedaprajinananda explains the importance of vegetarianism for yoga and meditation, as well as revealing important points about the process of meditation.