02 Overcoming Fear: Stoic Resilience and Vedantic Enlightenment

Posted on July 7, 2024 by Tavamithram Sarvada

What is Fear?

Dive into the profound wisdom of Stoicism and Vedanta to overcome fear and build inner resilience. In this video, we explore practical techniques and timeless teachings from these ancient philosophies that guide us in facing our fears with courage and clarity. Discover how understanding the nature of fear and applying these insights can lead to a life of greater peace and strength.

What You’ll Learn:

The Stoic perspective on fear and its management
Vedantic teachings on transcending fear through self-realisation
Practical steps to cultivate resilience and calm in the face of fear
Quotes and insights from Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and the Bhagavad Gita

Key Quotes:

“Men are disturbed not by things, but by the view they take of them.” – Epictetus
“The moment you fear, you are nobody.” – Swami Vivekananda

Topics Covered:

Understanding the nature of fear
Stoic technique of ‘premeditatio malorum’ (premeditation of evils)
Vedantic view of the eternal, unchanging self
Strategies for mental and emotional preparation

Stadt your journey towards inner peace and emotional resilience with the timeless wisdom of Stoicism and Vedanta. Watch now to learn how to transcend fear and embrace a life of purpose and strength.

Chasing Shadows: The Myth of Falling in Love Twice

Posted on July 1, 2024October 28, 2024 by Tavamithram Sarvada

Loving the ‘Ghosts’ of the Past

The Illusions of Rekindled Love

To rekindle love with the same person is to engage not with the individual afresh but with the echoes of memories. This profound realisation speaks to the heart’s intrinsic tendency to seek comfort in the familiar, often failing to distinguish between past and present.

When you attempt to fall in love a second time with the same person, it is not the person themselves that you are drawn to, but rather the nostalgic recollections of who they once were in your life. The heart, in its yearning, seeks not the present reality but the cherished illusions of the past. This longing is similar to chasing a mirage, where the closer you believe you are to reclaiming that love, the further you drift from the truth of the now.

Memories hold a powerful sway over us. They encapsulate moments of joy, connection, and intimacy, making them seem far more vibrant than the reality might have been. Everyone changes in life. Their looks, likes, dislikes, attitudes, expectations from others, and overall philosophy of life keep changing. When a person endeavours to rediscover a lost love, the truth is that they are not engaging with the person as they are in the present moment, with all their growth, changes, and complexities. Instead, they entwine themselves with the shadows of what once was, rather than the essence of what is.

This pursuit is fraught with peril. It sets us on a path where the idealised past overshadows the potential of the present. The beauty of memory lies in its ability to preserve moments, yet its danger resides in its capacity to imprison us within them. By constantly looking backwards, we risk missing the opportunities for genuine connection and growth that exist in the present.

To truly understand the nature of love is to recognise its fluidity. Love is not a static entity that can be perfectly recaptured once lost; it is an evolving force that thrives in the present moment. Embracing this perspective allows us to honour our memories, all of which are learning experiences, without becoming enslaved by them, and opening ourselves to the possibility of new experiences and deeper connections.

In the end, the quest to fall in love again with the same person teaches us a poignant lesson: the past, with all its beauty and pain, should be cherished but not clung to. The essence of true love lies in its ability to adapt, to grow, and to find beauty in the present, rather than in the shadows of what once was.

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LAUNCHED: Vegan Guardian

Posted on June 15, 2024June 16, 2024 by Tavamithram Sarvada

Transform Your Life with Plant-Based Living

Ready to Ditch the Rut and Reignite Your Life? Or do you still want to continue your same old boring life?

Let’s face it, life can get stagnant. We all get stuck in routines, feeling sluggish and uninspired. But what if I told you there’s a way to break free, reclaim your energy, and become a force of nature – just like me?

(McFit is the name of the gym in Germany where I train.)

Nearly 60, and I can still outwork most youngsters at the gym! I bench press 100 Kg. My secret? It’s not some magic potion (although delicious smoothies come close!). It’s attitude and a powerful lifestyle I call Vegan Guardian.

Intrigued? You should be! Vegan Guardian isn’t your typical vegan blog. It’s about transforming yourself from the inside out.

It’s about:

Unleashing Plant-Based Power: Ditch the animal products and discover a new level of vibrant health.
Awakening Your Inner Beast: Get moving! Because exercise is your body’s natural fountain of youth.
Realising Universal Oneness: Discover the peace and clarity of Vedanta philosophy.

For ten years, I’ve shared my experiences on this blog. But sometimes, inspiration needs a little nudge. That’s why I’m launching a brand-new project: Vegan Guardian!

This dedicated space is all about empowering YOU to take control of your life. It’s about feeling amazing, having boundless energy, and living life to the fullest.

Inspired by my incredible dad, a beacon of joy, and the wisdom of an ancient Tamil poet sage called Tirumoolar, who said in Tamil: “யாம் (யான்) பெற்ற இன்பம் பெறுக இவ்வையகம்” “yaam (yaan) pettra inbam peruga ivvayagam” May the Ultimate bliss received by me, be received by everyone.” What a generous statement!

Ultimate bliss isn’t some far-off dream. It’s a state of profound well-being that’s closer than you think. All you need is the will to make it yours! YEP! That is the ONLY REQUIREMENT.

Ready to embark on this exciting adventure? Head to my (OUR) new blog, Vegan Guardian, and unleash the vibrant, healthy, youthful, strong, and powerful you!

Get ready to ditch the limitations and redefine what it means to truly live.

I’ll be sharing AWESOME VEGAN RECIPES, killer workout routines, and deep dives into each pillar of the Vegan Guardian Lifestyle.

Can there be anyone who does not want to look and feel youthful and possess excellent and robust health?

Take a moment to reflect: Is it right to put dead animals or animal secretions into your mouth?

Are you ready to awaken the Vegan Guardian within? Let’s go!

VEGAN GUARDIAN

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The Silent Observer

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Tavamithram Sarvada

Quest for Inner Peace

Discover the Hidden Power Within: “The Silent Observer” Unveils Your Boundless Consciousness

Have you ever felt there’s more to life than meets the eye? A deeper truth that lies beyond the daily grind and surface-level emotions? My latest video, “The Silent Observer: Unveil Your Boundless Consciousness,” invites you on a journey into the heart of your existence.

In our lives, which are filled with distractions and constant noise, finding inner peace and clarity can seem like an impossible task. But what if the key to unlocking a profound sense of calm and understanding was already within you, waiting to be discovered?

This captivating video introduces the concept of the “Silent Observer,” a hidden aspect of your consciousness that remains unaffected by external events and emotions. By tapping into this boundless awareness, you can transcend the limitations of your everyday experiences and connect with a deeper, more stable state of being.

Why You Should Watch “The Silent Observer”

Intriguing Insights: Uncover the mysteries of your subconscious mind and how it shapes your perceptions and emotions.
Spiritual Awakening: Dive into ancient wisdom that reveals the true nature of your existence.
Empowerment: Learn simple yet profound techniques to gain mastery over your mind and emotions.

What Awaits You

Prepare to embark on a journey that challenges your understanding of reality and opens the door to a new way of perceiving the world. This video will leave you pondering deep questions and eager to explore the vast potential of your own consciousness.

Join the Journey

This isn’t just another video; it’s an invitation to transform your life. As you watch, you’ll begin to see glimpses of a deeper truth that can bring lasting peace and fulfillment. Are you ready to unveil your boundless consciousness and connect with the Silent Observer within?

Watch the video now and embark on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening.

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Free Downloads – Quick Reference Shlokas from the Bhagavad Gita

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Tavamithram Sarvada

Shlokas for different situations

I am happy to share with you, six insightful and transformative downloadable PDFs, each addressing a crucial aspect of personal growth and spiritual development. These resources are designed to help you navigate life’s challenges with wisdom and grace:

Krishna: The Divine Father and Mother – Explore Krishna’s nurturing and protective aspects, embodying both paternal and maternal love.
KILL Fear and Anger – Learn practical techniques to overcome fear and anger, transforming these negative emotions into sources of strength.
Remove Demotivation – Discover effective strategies to reignite your passion and drive, helping you stay motivated in all aspects of life.
Handling Temptation – Gain insights into resisting temptations and making choices that align with your highest values and goals.
Fighting Laziness – Equip yourself with tools and tips to combat laziness and cultivate a proactive and energetic mindset.
How to Become Dear to Krishna? – Uncover the steps and practices to deepen your relationship with Krishna, fostering a sense of closeness and devotion.

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01 Anger Management: Stoic Resilience and Vedantic Enlightenment

Posted on April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 by Tavamithram Sarvada

Anger Antidote

Unlocking Inner Peace: Exploring Stoic-Vedanta Wisdom on Anger Management

Introduction
In our lives, finding inner peace can often seem like an elusive goal. However, ancient philosophies such as Stoicism and Vedanta offer timeless wisdom that can guide us towards tranquillity and emotional resilience. This blog post is the first of a new series that delves into the synergy of Stoic and Vedantic principles, focusing specifically on the topic of Anger Management.

Exploring Stoic-Vedanta Wisdom
Stoicism, originating in Ancient Greece, emphasises the importance of reason, virtue, and resilience in navigating life’s adversities. Vedanta, the ultimate goal of Vedic studies, explores the nature of reality and the SELF, offering insights into spiritual growth and SELF-realisation. By combining these two profound philosophies, we gain a holistic approach to understanding and managing our emotions, particularly anger.

Anger Management: The First Topic
Anger is a universal human emotion that can disrupt our relationships, hinder our productivity, and harm our well-being. In the first of this new series of videos, we will delve into Stoic and Vedantic perspectives on Anger Management. From practical techniques for controlling anger to profound insights into the nature of the SELF and the mind, we will explore how these ancient philosophies offer guidance for finding inner peace amidst the turmoil of emotions.

Conclusion
Join this journey of SELF-discovery and inner transformation as we explore the wisdom of Stoicism and Vedanta in the context of Anger Management. By integrating these ancient teachings into our lives, we can cultivate greater emotional resilience, and clarity of mind, and, ultimately, experience lasting inner peace. Stay tuned for more insightful discussions on Stoic-Vedanta topics in the upcoming posts!

The “I Am” Truth: Brihadaranyaka Upanishad’s Path to Enlightenment

Posted on April 20, 2024April 30, 2024 by Tavamithram Sarvada

All beings are equally Divine

Vedic Wisdom for Everyday Life: Transcending Duality and Embracing Oneness

Unveiling the All-Pervading Truth: Beyond Form and Duality
In the whole of existence, Vedic Dharma offers a profound perspective on the ultimate reality: Brahman or Krishna. This all-encompassing truth transcends the limitations of the physical world, often described as an illusion (Maya).

The Impermanence of the Seen
Our senses perceive a world of sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures. Yet, these are mere appearances, ever-changing and impermanent. The true essence lies in the unchanging, formless Brahman – SatChitAnanda (Existence, Consciousness, Bliss).

Beyond Duality: The Oneness of All
Understanding Brahman shatters the illusion of duality. We are not separate entities, but expressions of the one divine consciousness. This dispels the misconception that some beings are more divine than others. All are equally part of the all-pervading truth.

The Illusory “I”
The ego, the sense of “I” and “me,” arises from our identification with the physical body. True knowledge lies in recognising the Self as a witness, not an actor. The question of origin (“Where do I come from?”) becomes irrelevant, for the eternal Brahman has no beginning or end.

Understanding through the Shlokas
The downloadable PDF files containing five Shlokas (verses) from the Bhagavad Gita below offer a glimpse into this all-pervading divinity. Studying these verses can help seekers awaken to the divine essence within and around them.

Moving Beyond Rituals
While rituals have their place, true spiritual growth comes from the knowledge and experience of Vedanta, the core philosophy of Vedic Dharma. Vedanta guides us towards realising the oneness of Brahman and dissolving the illusion of separation.

A Word on Anthropomorphism
It’s important to acknowledge that descriptions of Brahman or Krishna using human-like forms (anthropomorphism) are simply tools to aid comprehension. The ultimate reality is beyond such limitations.

The Wisdom of the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
The profound statement “Aham Brahmasmi” (I am Brahman), from the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad 1.4.10 of the Yajur Veda, encapsulates the essence of non-duality. It reminds us that our true nature is inseparable from the all-pervading Brahman.

Embrace the Oneness
By shedding the veil of illusion and embracing the non-dual nature of Brahman, we can cultivate a life filled with peace, understanding, and connection to all beings.

Love and respect everyone, all living beings, and, above all, sincerely adore and revere nature.

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The Sacred Quest: Embark on a Journey with Vedanta

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Tavamithram Sarvada

Study Advaita Vedanta – The Science of the Self and acquire Inner Peace

Life’s a maze, but what if you could find your way to true happiness?

Feeling lost and unfulfilled is a common experience. The nontheistic, ancient philosophy of Advaita Vedanta offers a path to SELF-realisation and lasting peace. It helps a seeker learn to break free from limitations, cultivate inner peace, and live a more enriching, purposeful, and fulfilling life.

Watch now and awaken to your true SELF!

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One Quote-a-Day: Fuel Your Soul with Daily Inspiration!

Posted on April 2, 2024August 15, 2024 by Tavamithram Sarvada

Quotation Station

“A positive quote each day, keeps negativity at bay.”

📜 Introducing the newest addition to the blog: Daily Quotations! 📜

Every day, we’ll be sharing pearls of wisdom from the minds of great thinkers, leaders, and creatives – individuals who have made significant contributions to fields such as art, literature, music, design, and other creative endeavours.

Whether it’s a sprinkle of inspiration, a dash of motivation, or a nugget of profound insight, these quotes are here to guide us on our journey through life.

Bookmark this page and visit it every day. Let’s be inspired by the wisdom of great people and discover how their words can illuminate our paths.

Don’t miss out – a new quote awaits you every single day!

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Let’s embark on this journey together, drawing strength and inspiration from the timeless wisdom of those who have come before us.

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Rising above Duality – for Serious Seekers

Posted on March 28, 2024August 12, 2024 by Tavamithram Sarvada

A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding the core principles of Advaita Vedanta

Journey Towards Clarity: Embrace Your Quest as an Ardent Truth Seeker – Find Everything You Need to Know about Advaita Vedanta Here

*Before proceeding further, take a moment to note down your current state of mind and your general understanding of Divinity, Vedic Sanatana Dharma, Karma, and Dharma. Once you’ve finished watching all the videos on this page, reflect on your thoughts and emotions and jot them down. Please feel free to let me know if you wish.

Watching the videos below in the specified order will significantly aid in achieving their purpose of providing clarity and elevating your state of mind to a higher and more blissful level, much closer to the ultimate goal of all Vedic studies. Start from the end of the page.

If you find it hard to shed the duality that defines your entire philosophy, mental makeup, and attitude, this page with a collection of selected videos is for you. Prepare to embark on a journey of self-discovery and transcendence. Join me as we delve into the profound wisdom of Vedanta to unravel the illusion of duality and embrace the grand truth of existence and awareness.

Through a series of enlightening videos, I help you explore the essence of Nonduality, and understanding Atmagnyana or the Knowledge of the SELF. The highest stage of learning on the Vedic path is indeed Atmagnyaana. It is the ultimate reality in Vedanta.

Shlokas SBG 2:41-45
“Unintelligent people, who have minds full of desires, are attracted by the flowery statements in the Vedas and they consider heaven as their highest goal. For them there is nothing else higher than it. They speak about the rites as prescribed in the Vedas which get them good birth, power, and enjoyment. They think that there is nothing beyond pleasure and a wealthy life. People, who are attached to such gratifications and power, are carried away by these words, and are not able to attain total determination to concentrate on the Supreme Bhagavan and attain Samaadhi.

Vedic literature deals with subjects that fall under the three Gunas. O Arjuna, you should RISE ABOVE THE THREE, BE FREE FROM DUALITIES, and the thoughts of acquisition and preservation, always remain in Sattva or goodness and BE ESTABLISHED IN THE SELF.”

Shloka 2:46 of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita:
यावानर्थ उदपाने सर्वतः संप्लुतोदके |
तावान्सर्वेषु वेदेषु ब्राह्मणस्य विजानतः || २ ४६ ||
yaavaan-artha udhapaane
sarvataha samplu-todake
thaavaan-sarveshu vedeshu
braahmaNasya vijaanataha (SBG 2:46)
“For a man of SELF-realisation, the purpose served by the Vedas is as much as what a small well does when it is flooded everywhere.”

Together, we will uncover the timeless wisdom that subjective awareness is none other than Brahman itself, omnipresent and transcending names and forms.

Prepare to expand your consciousness, dissolve the barriers of perception, and tap into the infinite reservoir of truth within. Let’s embark on this great journey together!

You can watch a couple of videos or more every day, even on your mobile, and soon you will be through. I will keep updating this page with newer content.