Dharma Nation Podcast

Dharma in Practice - Yoga as Spiritual Discipline: Part 1

How does the Yogic process help us to know our true selves as spirit soul? "Dharma in Practice" is a series of talks given by renowned guru Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya with an emphasis on how to practice the Vedic tradition in today's world. In this episode, Sri Acharyaji explains the process by which one can live as their true selves via the Yoga System. This is elucidated via scriptural purport to the Daksha Samhita (7.6-7) Talk given May 27th, 2026

Dharma in Practice - The Shining Lamp of Knowledge

How can we overcome the darkness of ignorance? "Dharma in Practice" is a series of talks given by renowned guru Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya with an emphasis on how to practice the Vedic tradition in today's world. In this episode, Sri Acharyaji explains God’s grace in relation to our own efforts on the spiritual path. This is elucidated via scriptural purport to Lord Sri Krishna’s supreme teachings in the Bhagavad Gita (10.9-11) Talk given May 20th, 2026

Dharma in Practice - Attributes of God Consciousness

What are the qualities of one who has overcome material illusion and is absorbed in God Consciousness? "Dharma in Practice" is a series of talks given by renowned guru Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya with an emphasis on how to practice the Vedic tradition in today's world. In this episode, Sri Acharyaji explains the specific attributes of a devotee who is absorbed in the transcendent. This is elucidated via scriptural purport to Lord Sri Krishna’s supreme teachings in the Bhagavad Gita (9.34 / 18.65) Talk given May 13th, 2026

Dharma in Practice - Divine Equanimity

What is perfect balance between equanimity and meritocracy on the spiritual path? "Dharma in Practice" is a series of talks given by renowned guru Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya with an emphasis on how to practice the Vedic tradition in today's world. In this episode, Sri Acharyaji explains God’s equanimity toward all souls in addition to our individual free will relationship to such. This is elucidated via scriptural purport to Lord Sri Krishna’s supreme teachings in the Bhagavad Gita (9.29-31) Talk given May 6th, 2026

Dharma in Practice - Material vs Spiritual Elevation

What is even greater than achieving rebirth as a god in the material heavens? "Dharma in Practice" is a series of talks given by renowned guru Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya with an emphasis on how to practice the Vedic tradition in today's world. In this episode, Sri Acharyaji explains the differences between the two paths of Karma Kanda and Jnana Kanda in both practice and outcome. This is elucidated via scriptural purport to Lord Sri Krishna’s supreme teachings in the Bhagavad Gita (9.20-22) Talk given April 15th, 2026