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Beyond the Senses: Unveiling Brahman and the Limits of Perception in Hindu Thought
This article explores why, in Hindu philosophy, ultimate reality (Brahman) cannot be captured by the senses or by conceptual thought, and how Vedanta uses shabda-pramana and Upanishadic teaching to reveal the Self. It clarifies the roles of pratyaksha, anumana, and shabda in Indian epistemology, showing why the senses are necessary yet insufficient. It integrates Advaita…
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Mind, Intelligence, and Yoga in Srimad Bhagavatam: Aniruddha’s Grace and Dharmic Unity
This Srimad Bhagavatam (Canto 3, Chapter 26) exploration by HH Mukunda Goswami examines mind, intelligence, and yoga through Srila Prabhupada’s purports and the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. It clarifies the mind’s identification with Lord Aniruddha, the ruler of the senses, translating sensory mastery into sacred practice. The session presents a practical, integrated yoga—yama-niyama, pratyahara, dhyana, and…
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Mastering the Senses in Bhakti: Narayani Devi Dasi on Srimad Bhagavatam 4.29.11
On December 19, 2025, ISKCON Brisbane hosted a thoughtful class by HG Narayani Devi Dasi on Srimad Bhagavatam 4.29.11, focusing on sense gratification and the purposeful engagement of the senses in Krishna Consciousness. The session clarified that sense control is not suppression but skillful redirection toward seva. Practical methods—śravaṇa, kīrtana, association, and regulated habits—were presented…
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Discover the Proven Secret of Bliss in the Senses: Panchadasi’s Fifteenth Chapter, Vishayananda
Panchadasi’s fifteenth chapter, Vishayananda, explains how everyday pleasures reflect the same ananda that shines as Brahman. By analyzing the role of the senses and the mind, it shows that pleasure arises when agitation pauses and awareness becomes momentarily still. This insight reframes ordinary enjoyment as a contemplative cue rather than an invitation to craving. The…
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From Sthula to Sukshma: The Journey of Spiritual Practice
This blog post explores the journey from gross to subtle in Sanatana Dharma through meditation and japa. It delves into the importance of increasing sattva, the role of chakras in Raja Yoga, and the progressive nature of spiritual practices, emphasizing focus and one-pointedness to achieve spiritual realization.