Episode 101: Making Friends with Yourself

Episode 111: Brihadaranyaka Upanishad Part 3

‘Maitreyī, my dear,’ said Yājñavalkya, ‘I am going to renounce this life.’ Allow me to finish between you and Kātyāyanī.[2] Thereupon Maitreyī said, ‘Sir, if indeed this whole earth full of wealth be mine, shall I be immortal through that?’ ‘No,’ replied Yājñavalkya, ‘your life will be just like that of people who have plenty of things, but there is no hope of immortality through wealth.’ Then Maitreyī said, ‘What shall I do with that which will not make me immortal? Tell me, sir, of that alone which you know (to be the only means of immortality) Brihadaranyaka Upanishad Ch 2 In what might be the most extraordinary episode in all the Upanishads, Sage Yājñavalkya shares the knowledge of the Self with his beloved wife, Maitreyi. His simple, direct and affective teaching style contrasts with all the dialogues we see with male disciples. Listen to Ma expounding this favourite passage. Brihadaranyaka Part 3 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a 5 star review, and share it with a friend. For more enlightening discussions and practical wisdom on Ayurveda and spirituality, subscribe and join our facebook group, Alandi Ayurveda [https://www.facebook.com/groups/801484248466346/]. To allow us to continue sharing valuable content, consider donating [https://www.alandiashram.org/donate]to Alandi Ashram. Until next time, may you walk the path of Ayurveda with grace and embrace the light of spiritual wisdom in your journey.

Episode 110: Ayurveda for Acid Indigestion

Do you suffer from hyperacidity? Learn how Ayurveda can help. Amlapitta, known as acid indigestion or dyspepsia, is a common and widespread condition of painful or difficult digestion, often accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, heartburn, bloating, belching and stomach discomfort. * How does Ayurveda describe acid indigestion? * What are its causes? * Diet for acid indigestion * Lifestyle changes for acid indigestion * Herbs and treatments for acid indigestion Acid Indigestion If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a 5 star review, and share it with a friend. For more enlightening discussions and practical wisdom on Ayurveda and spirituality, subscribe and join our facebook group, Alandi Ayurveda [https://www.facebook.com/groups/801484248466346/]. To allow us to continue sharing valuable content, consider donating [https://www.alandiashram.org/donate]to Alandi Ashram. Until next time, may you walk the path of Ayurveda with grace and embrace the light of spiritual wisdom in your journey.

Episode 109: The Four Pillars of Peace

Before a society can be considered well-ordered, creative, and consonant with human dignity, it must be based on truth…Human society…demands that men be guided by justice, respect the rights of others and do their duty. It demands, too, that they be animated by such love as will make them feel the needs of others as their own, and induce them to share their goods with others, and to strive in the world to make all men alike heirs to the noblest of intellectual and spiritual values. Nor is this enough; for human society thrives on freedom, namely, on the use of means which are consistent with the dignity of its individual members, who, being endowed with reason, assume responsibility for their own actions. Pope John XXIII Pacem in Terris ("Peace on Earth") On establishing universal peace in truth, justice, charity, and liberty. Truth Peace cannot be built on a lie, nor on denial. Truth and reconciliation commissions The hypocrisy of nations Justice There can be no peace without justice, and there can be no justice without peace—MLK No justice, no peace—BLM If you want peace, work for justice— Pope Paul VI Love Peace is not compatible with hatred. Peace depends on love and a real care for the flourishing of others Liberty Without freedom there is no peace because freedom is inherent to our nature How have people down the ages risen up against oppression? If you want to read the blog about German War Baby Baerbel, it’s here [https://ma.alandiashram.org/mas_blog/2015/03/living-witnesses-part-5-the-ref.html]: The Four Pillars of Peace If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a 5 star review, and share it with a friend. For more enlightening discussions and practical wisdom on Ayurveda and spirituality, subscribe and join our facebook group, Alandi Ayurveda [https://www.facebook.com/groups/801484248466346/]. To allow us to continue sharing valuable content, consider donating [https://www.alandiashram.org/donate]to Alandi Ashram. Until next time, may you walk the path of Ayurveda with grace and embrace the light of spiritual wisdom in your journey.

Episode 108: Friendship with those we disagree with

Cicero says, friendship is agreement in things human and divine, with good will and charity. But there are many circumstances where we do need to be friends with people we disagree with. As society becomes more polarized, friendship with those we disagree with becomes ever more pertinent to consider.   Different levels of friendship: * General * Acquaintances, neighbours, congregation members, activist circles *   Family *   Spiritual friends Are there no nos? Are there places we draw the line? Love is more important than views Mutuality And much more. Friendship with those we disagree with If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a 5 star review, and share it with a friend. For more enlightening discussions and practical wisdom on Ayurveda and spirituality, subscribe and join our facebook group, Alandi Ayurveda [https://www.facebook.com/groups/801484248466346/]. To allow us to continue sharing valuable content, consider donating [https://www.alandiashram.org/donate]to Alandi Ashram. Until next time, may you walk the path of Ayurveda with grace and embrace the light of spiritual wisdom in your journey.

Episode 107: Bhrihadaranyaka Upanishad Part 2

Om. There was a man of the Garga family called Proud Bālāki, who was a speaker. He said to Ajātaśatru, the King of Kashi, ‘I will tell you about Brahman.’ Ajātaśatru said, ‘For this proposal I give you a thousand cows. People indeed rush saying, “Janaka, Janaka.” I too have some of his qualities.’ Today we learn about the caste system and the tension between scholarly and practical knowledge. * How do the kshatriyas, the warriors and kings, bring a new freshness and relevance to ancient knowledge? * Hear the fascinating story of Shukadev and King Janaka * Enjoy the revalatory dialogue between Gargya and the King of Kashi. * Will Gargya earn his thousand cows? Or will practical wisdom trump scholarly knowledge? Brihadaranyaka 2 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a 5 star review, and share it with a friend. For more enlightening discussions and practical wisdom on Ayurveda and spirituality, subscribe and join our facebook group, Alandi Ayurveda [https://www.facebook.com/groups/801484248466346/]. To allow us to continue sharing valuable content, consider donating [https://www.alandiashram.org/donate]to Alandi Ashram. Until next time, may you walk the path of Ayurveda with grace and embrace the light of spiritual wisdom in your journey.