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Swami Vivekananda on Vedanta: Wisdom of Ancient India for Modern Times.

Swami Vivekananda on Vedanta: Wisdom of Ancient India for Modern Times.

By: Swami Vivekananda - Jay Krishna
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The Four Paths of Yoga: A Journey to the Absolute

Yoga is more than posture, it is a complete philosophy of liberation. This series explores the four great yogas, each a distinct method for dissolving ignorance and realizing the Atman: the ever-free, ever-perfect Self.

  • Chapter 1 — Foundations of Yoga: We begin with the essence of yoga itself: the union of self with reality. Through abhyasa (disciplined practice) and vairagya (non-attachment), yoga becomes the path of uncovering the truth already within us.
  • Chapter 2 — Karma Yoga: The yoga of action transforms everyday work into spiritual practice. By renouncing desire for results, the Karma Yogi purifies the mind, destroys selfishness, and loosens the chains of bondage.
  • Chapter 3 — The Discipline of Selfless Work: This chapter deepens the discussion of Karma Yoga. We explore how every action, good or bad, carries consequence, and why freedom lies not in renouncing work, but in working without attachment.
  • Chapter 4 — Liberation Through Detachment: Concluding the series, we reflect on karma, bondage, and the power of non-attachment. The teachings reveal that freedom comes not from escape, but from transforming the very fabric of daily life into a practice of liberation.

Together, these insights form a roadmap for seekers of clarity, purpose, and peace — guiding us from ignorance to self-realization.

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  • Chapter 2 - Synopsis
    Oct 5 2025

    Swami Vivekananda distills the essence of the four yogas — Karma (action), Bhakti (devotion), Raja (meditation), and Jnana (knowledge). Each path, suited to different temperaments, leads toward the same goal: the realization of the ever-free, ever-perfect Self. Through discipline, love, inquiry, and meditation, these yogas dissolve ignorance and reveal the Absolute within.

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    10 mins
  • The Chosen Ideal
    Oct 5 2025

    Swami Vivekananda teaches the secret of Ishta-Nishta — unwavering devotion to one’s chosen ideal while revering every path to the Divine. True Bhakti, he explains, blends depth with breadth: the intensity of one-pointed love and the vastness of universal sympathy. In steadfast devotion, the soul discovers that all names, forms, and faiths lead to the same eternal truth.

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    7 mins
  • The Need for Guru
    Oct 5 2025

    Swami Vivekananda explains why spiritual awakening cannot be born from books alone but must be quickened by the living touch of another soul. The true teacher ignites the divine within the student through purity, perseverance, and love. When the heart is ready, the Guru appears — and through faith and humility, the light of truth is revealed.

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    14 mins
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