AiR in Conversation with Swami Bodhananda: The Nectar of Spirituality for Eternal Happiness

Описание: How does it feel when you are given water after a long spell of thirst? Just as one experiences an oasis in the middle of an arid desert land. The scorching heat of Bangalore witnessed an oasis in this awe-inspiring conversation and spiritual exchange between two Enlightened Souls - AiR and Swami Bodhananda. Where AiR - Atman in Ravi, is a propounder of Spirituality among people of all age groups, especially the youth and a Happiness Ambassador, whose sole mission in life is to spread Happiness and help people Realize Eternal Bliss through Enlightenment, Swami Bodhananda is an accomplished teacher of Vedanta and meditation, who has worked extensively to infuse the modern society with spiritual values and the individual with the knowledge of their spiritual identity. He is also a renowned Happiness Ambassador.

The beautiful conversation and exchange that took place, started with touchpoints of Dvaita and Advaita philosophies, the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, an extensive discussion of the Atman, the Soul, Paramatman and Brahman, moving on to Karma and Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, ignorance of an individual and the difference stages in which one can attain the Divine. The concepts of heaven and hell as per both streams were also discussed. People and their misconceptions, the importance and value of an Enlightened Guru, a Spiritual Master in paving the way to spiritual growth and progress towards Enlightenment of an individual, the Vedas and the Upanishads, the importance of renunciation for Realization and most importantly, the concept of Happiness were further, some of the key points.

Both the proponents of Happiness discussed at length, how pleasure is not real happiness. The whole world is seeking happiness but mistakes pleasure, to be true happiness. Pleasure comes from desires and the root cause of desires is ignorance. Hence, pleasure only gives momentary or temporary satisfaction; it is ephemeral in nature that an ignorant person mistakes as happiness. One should not strive to become happy, rather, just be happy. True happiness or Bliss is the one that is attained in the state of Truth Consciousness.

All in all, the hour-long discussion was like a harmonious symphony with various touchpoints that highlighted as well as summed up the ancient Indian wisdom in the modern setup. The knowledge imparted was like a beautiful melody to the ears. Watch this podcast, between the two Realized and Enlightened Souls, AiR and Swami Bodhananda - a mini digest on Spirituality for a seeker of Enlightenment and Realization.

(00:00) - Introduction
(01:52) - Swami Bodhananda
(03:03) - Ignorance
(05:22) - How to read Bhagavad Gita
(8:44) - Being a Karma Yogi
(11:32) - How I understand Bhagavad Gita
(17:05) - Is Bhagavad Gita a contradiction
(18:21) - Bhagwan says: All these are my forms
(21:46) - What is Mithya?
(23:55) - Blind People
(25:15) - Liberation from Karma
(26:39) - We cannot see God, we can experience God
(27:38) - Fake Guru
(28:50) - Near Death Experience
(30:45) - Renunciation
(32:37) - Happiness
(35:17) - The Mind Steals our Happiness
(38:47) - Discover your passion
(40:18) - Why did you leave
(41:36) - Swami Bodhananda as a questioning person
(43:55) - The 4 Mahavakyas for Realization
(44:01) - What is Consciousness
(44:39) - Aum
(47:33) - How Shiva is inside
(48:31) - Your soul is only reflection of higher soul
(49:06) - Why you are active
(50:26) - Conclusion