Series 4: Session 7: Information vs Awakening: The Difference Between Knowing and Being

Описание: Summary:
The discussion centers on the concept of self-evolution through spiritual and intellectual growth. It emphasizes the importance of both technical knowledge and inner knowledge, comparing them to formal education and spiritual wisdom. The conversation highlights the four pursuits of Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha, and the dual nature of Dharma as physical and spiritual. It stresses the need for self-awareness, knowledge of the self, and the body, and the role of practices like japa, tapas, and meditation in unveiling inner knowledge. The ultimate goal is to achieve Moksha through absolute knowledge and spiritual realization.

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(0:00) – Opening mantra & invocation
(1:15) – Two types of Dharma: worldly & spiritual
(3:45) – What is real Gyan? Inner light vs outer information
(6:05) – Difference between information and inner awakening
(10:35) – True knowledge of the Self vs mind–body knowledge
(13:05) – Existence of God, soul and body–soul distinction
(14:15) – Nature of Atma: eternal, blissful, peaceful
(15:05) – Body is mortal, Atma is immortal
(17:25) – Karma as a covering over Atma’s light
(18:45) – Energy body, sukshma sharir & chakras
(20:55) – Role of pravachan & scriptures in knowing Atma
(21:45) – Yoga and meditation for entering the Self
(22:41) – Guru’s seva & controlling the senses
(23:45) – Breath control and mastery over the body
(25:05) – Power of positivity and mantra chanting
(26:40) – Conclusion: what true knowledge is – Om Shanti