Who is the Real Guru?

The Criteria of a Guru is what we are discussing today. What is the role of a real guru in spirituality? What qualifications must a guru have? We look at this based on a discourse of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti.

The Stages of Samadhi

Dada Vedaprajinananda looks at the various stages that yogis, mystics and spiritual aspirants may experience on their way to oneness with the Supreme Being.  This talk is based on a discourse of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti in Ananda Vacanamrtam Part 23

Psychic Development and Karma

This episode is based on a discourse by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti. We look at how a person can develop from trying to satisfy physical needs and psychic needs to the point of walking on the spiritual path.

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 Seven Secrets of Success

Dada Vedaprajinananda looks at Shiva’s Seven Secrets of Success.  7000 years ago Shiva was asked, What are the secrets of spiritual success? His reply is still valid today and Dada explains how to apply it in daily life.

The Minimum Qualifications for a Spiritual Aspirant

Dada Vedaprajinananda reads a passage from the book, Ananda Vacanamrtam, Part 4, in which Shrii Shrii Anandamurti explains the answer to a question that was placed before Shiva 7000 years ago.  The question is what are the minimum qualifications for becoming a spiritual practitioner.

What is Tantra?

Dada Vedaprajinananda gives an explanation of this often-misunderstood term.  He bases his talk on the works of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti who said that tantra is the fundamental underlying  method  that can be found wherever spirituality is practiced.