What is Consciousness?

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Most science views consciousness as a byproduct of matter, but yoga philosophy offers a 3,000-year-old perspective on the mind.

Many people assume our awareness evolves solely from biological functions. However, traditional yogic cosmology suggests a much deeper origin. We will examine the relationship between Purusha, or pure awareness, and Prakriti, the operative force, to understand how the mind truly functions.

By exploring these ancient concepts, you can better grasp how your own mind evolves back toward a state of higher consciousness. This path is practical, relying on meditation to move beyond the physical factors of existence toward samadhi.

Subscribe for weekly insights on spiritual growth, and let me know in the comments if you have experienced that observer state during your own practice.

This was originally presented in video form. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/ErSwVtdAvRQ

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What Happens After We Die?

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Dada Veda — with over 50 years of spiritual practice — shares what yoga philosophy has taught about death, the soul, reincarnation, and liberation for thousands of years.

You’ll learn:

What yoga says you actually are (body, mind, and soul)

What happens to the unit mind at the moment of death

What samskaras are and why they cause reincarnation

What the period between lives looks like

What liberation (moksha) is and how to move toward it

Why your meditation practice matters even at the end of life

This is not speculation. This is a 3,000-year-old philosophical framework — presented clearly and simply for modern seekers.🧘 Ready to start meditating? Watch this next: https://youtu.be/AgK2VpN_nWA?si=gCUKi6IWQG2es7jv

00:00 What Happens After We Die?
01:24 The Materialistic View of Death
03:31 Body, Mind, and Atman
04:51 Karma and Samskaras
06:44 What Happens When the Body Dies?
08:11 The Long Sleep in the Causal Mind
09:30 Rebirth and Reincarnation
12:12 The Goal of Human Life
13:55 The Last Thought and Meditation
14:48 The Yoga Philosophy of Death and Rebirth

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What is the Purpose of Human Life?

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What is the meaning of life. Dada Veda looks at the spiritual nature (dharma) of human beings and shows how we can fulfill this dharma through meditation and in our daily lives. This conversation is designed for those who value authentic, long-term wisdom over quick fixes and want to explore the spiritual purpose behind our actions. Subscribe for weekly philosophical breakdowns, and comment below on what aspect of human existence you want to explore next.
This episode was originally aired on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH8ZtuP2gPM

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Are We All Sinners?

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Dada Vedaprajinananda (aka Dada Veda) looks at the concept of sin from a yogic perspective, explaining that our actions which are harmful to others or society can be called “sin” but they do not tarnish us forever. This video is based on an essay by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti contained in his book “Ananda Vacanamrtam Part 5”.

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What Are the Stages of Meditation

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Dada Vedaprajinananda (Dada Veda) looks at the four stages that a meditator will experience on the path of mantra meditation. This explanation is based on Shrii Shrii Anandamurti’s essay “Yatamana, Vyatireka, Ekendriya and Vashiikara” in the book “Ananda Vacanamrtam Part 33.”

All of Anandamurti’s books can be found in the electronic compilation of his works available here: https://www.pathofbliss.com/Sys/Store… To contact Dada directly visit his website https://www.dadaveda.com and get the contact details.

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The Importance of Good Company (Satsang) in Spiritual Practice

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On the spiritual path, and indeed, on the path of life itself it is very important to be in the company of people who will be support and inspire you to make progress. This kind of good company is called satsang (or satsaunga) in Sanskrit.

We can get this good company physically, through Zoom events and even through uplifting literature.

This episode is based on the discourse “Auto Suggestion and Outer Suggestion” in Ananda Vacanamrtam Part 14, by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti. You can find it easily in The Electronic Edition of the Works of Shrii P.R. Sarkar available here: https://pathofbliss.com/Sys/Store/Products/304072

To contact Dada Vedaprajinananda directly visit his website https://www.dadaveda.com

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Can We Do Our Spiritual Practice Throughout the Day?

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Dada Vedaprajinananda (aka Dada Veda) explains how to cultivate Madhuvidya – the sweet knowledge that God is embedded in all the particles of this universe. This can be practice through a special mantra that reminds you that the physical objects that you come in contact with are basically divine, and by your main meditation mantra which reminds you have who you really are.

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How Should We Live Our Lives?

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Should we live to please only ourselves? What is our responsibility to the wider society? These are some of the issues that Dada Vedaprajinananda explores in this podcast episode. The video version can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@dadaveda

If you wish to contact Dada visit his website and use the contact page: https://www.dadaveda.com

 

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What is the Best Kind of Prayer?

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Dada Vedaprajinananda looks at this question from the yogic perspective.  If God is perfect, then he knows what we need before we even ask it, so according to Shrii Shrii Anandamurti we should not ask for things.  If we ask for anything, then we should ask God to guide our intellect onto the correct path of good and benevolence. The ancient Gayatri Mantra is a prayer of this type.

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