This is the summary of our discussions after listening to Swamiji’s lectures on Katha Upanishad
Starting Part 2, Cantos 2, Swamiji says Yama continues his discourse on Atmaswarupa. Atma is very subtle and understanding it is not easy. To further enhance Nachiketas’ understanding of the subject Yama is continuing his commentary on the subject, however, from a somewhat different perspective. In Mantra # 1, comparing our body to a city […]
In Part 2, Cantos 1, Shlokas 11 through 14 respectively, Swamiji continued the discussion of the Atman or Consciousness as Jivatma and Paramatma. He says shlokas 5 through 10 taught us that the Atma is everything. Anatma, signifying name and form, in reality, does not exist. Giving analogy of jewelry, Swamiji says, from the one […]
In Part 2, Cantos 1, Shlokas 9, 10 and 11 respectively, Swamiji continued the discussion of the Atman or Consciousness. He says the one Atma or original consciousness (OC) is reflected in everything. This reflection or manifestation depends on the reflecting medium. Thus, some are bright and others are dull. One who is absorbed in […]
Discussing part 2 Cantos 1, Shlokas 6,7, 9 and 8, Swamiji continued the discussion of the Atman or Consciousness. The subtle universe was born out of Causal universe (the seed). The Causal universe was always there even before creation. He compares the Causal Universe to the state before the big bang. Thus: Karana Sharira (Causal)>Sukshma […]
On July 19, 2015, the Vedantic Discussion Group of HTGC listened to 31st lecture of Katha Upanishad by Swami Paramarthananda. This lecture covered slokas 5 and 6 of the first carnto of second part of the Upanishads. Ram Ramaswamy of the group captured the lecture and the discussion followed. If any body else has a […]
On July 12, 2015, the group listened to Swami Paramarthananda’s 30th class on Katha Upaishad. This class covered verses 3 and 4 of first section of second chapter. The following was captured by Ram Ramaswamy in today’s lecture. If any body else has a different take on our discussion, we hope they will share […]
Thanks to Ram Ramaswamy for this excellent summary of today’s class and discussion. Swamiji started chapter two canto 1 today. In the first three shlokas swamiji says to realize Atman the mind has to be inward focused rather than outwards towards the external/material world. He described the three defects of external world. The defects are: […]
Thanks to Ram Ramaswamy for this summary: During our discussion today, Swamiji summarized the three cantos (also called Valli’s). In the first Valli (canto) Swamiji reminded us that Nachiketas felt his first duty was to society, then to family and lastly to himself as the individual self. The group discussed this particular subject and the […]
During our discussion today we discussed Karma yoga. For those who feel they are not prepared for Gyana yoga for them Swamiji recommends practice of Karma yoga. In this context the question was raised as to what are some practical applications of Karma yoga one can take away. Interesting ideas were brought out. I share […]