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Bhagavad Gita
Vedanta
Karma Yoga
Krishna
Atman
Swami Vivekananda
Meditation
Arjuna
Ramakrishna Order
Ramakrishna
Karma
Yoga
Sri Ramakrishna
Spirituality
Moksha
Spiritual Growth
Dharma
God
Self-Realization
Brahman

Lectures on Yoga and Vedanta given at the Boston Vedanta Society. Vedanta is one of the world's most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest. Based on the Vedas, the sacred scriptures of India, Vedanta affirms the oneness of existence, the divinity of the soul, and the harmony of religions. According to Vedanta, God is infinite existence, infinite consciousness, and infinite bliss. ... more

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Lecture by Swami Tyagananda, given on July 26, 2026, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA

Lecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 22nd of July, 2026, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of Boston, MA. For more information, please see vedantasociety.net/store?category=Gita

Lecture by Swami Tyagananda, given on July 19, 2026, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA

Lecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 15th of July, 2026, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of Boston, MA. For more information, please see vedantasociety.net/store?category=Gita

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Swami Tyagananda
Host and teacher associated with Vedanta Society Boston; a monastic lecturer delivering structured Vedanta and yoga reflections and Bhagavad Gita exegesis.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 790 ratings
  • Inspiring!

    This is an amazing resource. I am so grateful to the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society for making these podcasts available. Thank you!

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    Momsgem
    United Statesa year ago
  • Treasure discourse

    I am devotee of art of living But listen to the discourse very often Thyaganand Guruji discourse are mind blowing and soul stirring The way he says examples to understand consciousness is really amazing an I practice meditation every day but his talk cleared all my doubts and making life meaning ful and purposeful and will definitely help me to get enlightenment

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    rynco rama
    India2 years ago
  • Treasure discourse

    I am devotee of art of living But listen to the discourse very often Thyaganand Guruji discourse are mind blowing and soul stirring The way he says examples to understand consciousness is really amazing an I practice meditation every day but his talk cleared all my doubts and making life meaning ful and purposeful and will definitely help me to get enlightenment

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rynco rama
    India2 years ago
  • I came for the books, but none have been as helpful as this podcast. audio is a little low, and some guest speakers are difficult to understand, but really like the regular speaker.

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    Bree Marks
    United States2 years ago
  • very helpful, spiritual mindset

    I came for the books, but none have been as helpful as this podcast. audio is a little low, and some guest speakers are difficult to understand, but really like the regular speaker.

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    Bree Marks
    United States2 years ago

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Audiences value the practical meditation guidance and sustained focus on inner realization.
The host's clear explanations and relatable examples help with understanding Vedanta and scripture.
Listeners praise deep, accessible spiritual teaching rooted in classical texts.

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Bhagavad Gita (6.1 - 6.3): "Yoga and Sannyasa"
Q: Could you discuss the different yogas that purify the heart, such as Mantra Yoga and Bhakti Yoga, or whether that would be a separate talk?
All yogas begin with purification of the heart. Each path purifies a different faculty—reason for knowledge, emotions for Bhakti, will for disciplines like Raja Yoga—yet all ultimately aim at cleansing the heart so meditation and self-realization become possible. A full treatment would be a separate lecture, but the core idea is that purification is the common starting point across all yogas.
Bhagavad Gita (6.1 - 6.3): "Yoga and Sannyasa"
Q: The goal of heaven was mentioned; how does realization relate to karmic backlog, and can good karma be transferred or given away?
Karma cannot be transferred; good or bad karma cannot be given to others. Realization requires dealing with current actions and thoughts, stopping the generation of new karma, and working toward purity of heart. The accumulated karma remains until burnt away by knowledge of the self and God's grace, while ongoing, mindful actions can prevent further accumulation.
Bhagavad Gita (8.1 - 8.6): "The Final Moment of Life"
Q: So what they say is that some of these mantras, the sound itself has a lot of power embedded in it. And so repeating the mantra with that sound, it doesn't have to be done aloud, but even when you repeat it mentally, we are hearing it inside. Does meaning matter as much as sound?
The sound itself has purifying power, but when you remember its meaning while chanting, the transformative power is amplified; thus, repetition with mindful understanding accelerates progress toward the divine.
Bhagavad Gita (8.14 - 8.15): "Gradual Liberation Krama-Mukti"
Q: How can we cultivate remembering God as consistently as following traffic rules?
By recognizing that every thought and action has karmic consequences, actively cultivating positive thoughts and actions, and building discipline so remembrance becomes a habitual, intrinsic part of daily life.
Bhagavad Gita (7.19 - 7.24): "Desire and Its Fulfillment"
Q: In daily life, how should one approach decreasing desires versus increasing discernment?
Both can be pursued together; decreasing exposure to negative tendencies helps, while consciously cultivating positive samskaras strengthens discernment, allowing better choices about desires.

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A thoughtful, scholarship-forward series of lectures rooted in Vedanta and Yoga, primarily delivered from the Boston Vedanta Society. Across episodes, listeners encounter in-depth expositions of Bhagavad Gita verses, Vedantic concepts like Atman, Maya, and Brahman, and practical guidance for meditation, discernment, and daily spiritual practice. The host repeatedly grounds complex philosophy in storytelling, anecdotes, and audience Q&A, with frequent references to Ramakrishna, Vivekananda, and Ramayana-inspired themes. A notable strength is the blend of rigorous doctrinal discussion with accessible, real-world application, making it appealing to practitioners, students of philosophy, and spiritual seekers seeking a practical path to God-rea... more

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