This podcast is an attempt to pass on the science of Bhakti Yoga. Which is a life changing process that I am very fortunate to have come into contact with.
Limitations Of The "Love Yourself" Philosophy
Here we describe the problems that arise when one follows the new age teaching of trying to "love yourself"
4/21/2020 • 9 minutes, 57 seconds
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 8 Verses 1-3, Hearing from authorities and returning to our original state
Recording from our weekly Bhagavad Gita class followed by kirtan meditation
1/10/2019 • 46 minutes, 7 seconds
Transcending Death (Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7 Verses 29 and 30)
An excerpt from our weekly Bhagavad Gita class. here we read 2 verses from Chapter 7 and give commentary with some kirtan at the end.
“Hundreds and thousands of living entities meet death at every moment, but a foolish living being nonetheless thinks himself deathless and does not prepare for death.” (Mahābhārata, Vana-parva 313.116)
12/24/2018 • 46 minutes, 44 seconds
Illusion (Bhagavad Gita Chapter7, Verses 27 And 28)
Here we read from Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7 and comment about illusion (Maya)
12/13/2018 • 49 minutes, 10 seconds
Demigods (Bhagavad Gita Ch.7, verses 19-26)
A reading from Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7, explanation and questions and answers on the Deva's (Demigods).
12/7/2018 • 52 minutes, 10 seconds
Mantra Meditation Class
A simple beginner mantra meditation class
11/7/2018 • 32 minutes, 45 seconds
How Yoga Can Solve The Enviromental Crisis
A talk given in Utrecht, Netherlands on the correlation of how we view our environment and whether or not it will be a nice one to live in, followed by a short kirtan meditation
7/25/2018 • 31 minutes, 23 seconds
The Difference Between Yoga and Religion
Here we speak on the difference between yoga and modern "religion"
recorded with the Bhakti Homies during one of our kirtans and talks on yoga philosophy. Followed by some kirtan.
6/5/2018 • 18 minutes, 47 seconds
The Purpose Of Meditation with Q&A
I was invited to speak at Griffith University in Brisbane Australia. We spoke on the purpose of meditation and had lots of nice questions from the audience.
3/24/2018 • 56 minutes, 25 seconds
Bhakti Yoga: For Pleasure Seekers + Q&A
Often times we think of yoga in terms of relaxation, But actually yoga is for real pleasure seekers. Here we speak on this subject plus lots of Q&A and some kirtan meditation at the end.
1/23/2018 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 14 seconds
Can A Psychologist Make You Happy?
Our lecture on "Can A Psychologist Make You Happy?" Followed by kirtan meditation.
11/12/2017 • 29 minutes, 24 seconds
Bhagavad GIta Chapter 8: Attaining The Supreme
Ananta das' reading on commentary on Ch.8 of the Bhagavad Gita: "Attaining the Supreme". Followed by kirtan
11/3/2017 • 48 minutes, 54 seconds
The Mind... And The Yogis Relationship With It
Here we speak on what is the mind, and how a yogi deals with it. Followed by kirtan meditation
10/17/2017 • 46 minutes, 18 seconds
The Difference Between The Body And The Self
A recording from one of our classes at Bhakti Camp. We talk about speak on the difference between the self and the body followed by some kirtan
10/2/2017 • 47 minutes, 37 seconds
The Necessity Of Philosophy/ Questions on Bhakti Camp and Mantras
We describe the necessity of philosophy in supplementing meditation practice, answer questions and finish off with a kirtan
9/25/2017 • 29 minutes, 31 seconds
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7 "Knowledge of the Absolute"
Our Commentary on Chapter 7 of the Bhagavad Gita as well as Q&A on What type of bodies we get when we leave our current body
9/15/2017 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 3 seconds
Intro To Bhakti Yoga
Our lecture introducing people to Bhakti Yoga followed by a short kirtan meditation
9/5/2017 • 20 minutes, 24 seconds
Madana Mohana Murari Haribol (The Godfather Soundtrack Theme)
Kirtan recorded at the Mantra Room Brisbane in Early 2017
8/28/2017 • 7 minutes, 51 seconds
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6: Sankhya Yoga
Our reading of and commentary on Chapter 6 of the Bhagavad Gita entitled "Sankhya Yoga", followed by kirtan meditation
8/25/2017 • 51 minutes, 59 seconds
Q&A On Mantras And Initiation
Q&A time and kirtan from our weekly Saturday class on yoga philosophy. To attend a future class or retreat please visit www.yogaphilosophyclub.com
8/21/2017 • 41 minutes, 15 seconds
Unlocking The Full Potential Of The Mind
Here we speak on using the how to use our mind to its fullest potential for the purpose of experiencing pleasure and spiritual realisation. Followed by Kirtan. This was recorded at Griffith University in Brisbane.
8/12/2017 • 34 minutes, 38 seconds
Living In Harmony With Your Nature
Recorded at Bhakti Camp #6 we speak on how a person is happier and less frustrated when he lives according to his nature.
for information on attending the next Bhakti Camp, please visit
www.yogaphilosophyclub.com
8/9/2017 • 46 minutes
Bhagavad -Gita Chapter 5, Self Realisation and Karma Yoga
Here we read and offer commentary on the fifth Chapter of Bhagavad Gita followed by harmonium kirtan meditation recorded at our weekly Saturday talk on Yoga Philosophy.
6/25/2017 • 46 minutes, 48 seconds
Receiving Transcendental Knowledge
In this lecture we speak on the yogic method of receiving knowledge. followed by a short kirtan
5/17/2017 • 22 minutes, 25 seconds
Lessons From the Bhagavad Gita: Ch. 2
Here we read Ch. 2 of the Bhagavad Gita and Give some Commentary. Followed by some Johnny Cash inspired Kirtan
5/3/2017 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 30 seconds
KEEP CALM AND MANAGE YOUR ANGER LIKE A YOGI
Here we speak on the subject of the root cause and anger and give the solution according to the Bhagavad Gita, and some Harmonium and ukulele kieran
4/27/2017 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 3 seconds
A Conversation About Travelling the Path of Bhakti Yoga
a recorded conversation on bhakti yoga recorded after our weekly Saturday classes at ASMY Brisbane followed by a little ukulele kirtan
3/30/2017 • 49 minutes, 37 seconds
The Teachings of Yoga: Becoming Fearless
Recorded at Redcliffe Yoga Meditation.. We speak on how to become free from fear along with some harmonium and Ukulele kirtan
2/20/2017 • 41 minutes, 39 seconds
Lord Nityananda and The Essence of the Spiritual World
Our lecture recorded on Lord Nityananda and the essence of the spiritual world. Recorded the day of the Celebration of Lord Nityananda's Appearance Day 2017 at The Mantra Room
2/13/2017 • 39 minutes, 10 seconds
Night Kirtan on the Beach/ And Talk on "The Meaning of Surrender"
recorded on a beautiful night on the Beach in Tugun Australia. We hope you enjoy this kirtan and Q&A on "The Meaning of Surrender"
1/31/2017 • 42 minutes, 54 seconds
How To Live In The Now
Here we explain how to actually live in the now with reference to a couple verses from the Bhagavad-Gita followed by some up beat harmonium kirtan.
11/14/2016 • 28 minutes, 15 seconds
Mantra Meditation Workshop (Part 3 of 3): Real Love and The Tendency of the Eyes to be Illusioned.
Part 3 of 3 of our meditation classes we speak on the reality of the need for love and the tendency of misdirecting that need due to what we see with our eyes. Followed by some harmonium kirtan
11/10/2016 • 26 minutes, 58 seconds
Mantra Meditation Workshop (Part 2 of 3): Japa Yoga and What Makes a Mantra Special
The second part of our recording of our Workshop in Avalon NSW. Here we teach Japa meditation and delve a little deeper into the specialness of the Mantra. followed by harmonium kirtan.
11/5/2016 • 29 minutes
Mantra Meditation Workshop (Part 1 of 3): Silent Meditation Vs Mantra Meditation
This is the First of a 2 part series recorded from a recent meditation workshop put on by Yoga Philosophy Club in Avalon Beach NSW. We speak on the benefit of mantra meditation versus silent meditation and the importance and personal benefits of spending time practicing mantra meditation
10/31/2016 • 39 minutes, 26 seconds
Why Bad Things Happen to Good People
Often people take to atheism due to seeing the suffering of people. or They think that if God exists he is either cruel or not in control. This conclusion is refuted by the Vedas, We speak on this subject briefly here followed by some harmonium kirtan
10/24/2016 • 41 minutes, 25 seconds
Car Ride Series 3: Limitations of Philosophy and Qualifications of a Guru
Here we speak on limitations of philosophy and some of the qualifications of a bonafide guru. as well as some harmonium Kirtan using our very own designed YPC harmonium which is available for sale on our website
10/17/2016 • 35 minutes, 53 seconds
Advice To Seekers From Bhagavad-Gita
Here we read some priceless advice given by Krishna in the Bhagavad-Gita specifically for seekers of the truth
followed by some harmonium kirtan. All recorded live at the Mantra Room in Sydney
10/9/2016 • 25 minutes, 41 seconds
Experiencing Nirvana
Recorded during a break time at our Kirtan Yoga Retreat. We Speak about the experience of Nirvakalpa Samadhi otherwise known as Nirvana as well as some harmonium kirtan.
10/1/2016 • 33 minutes, 11 seconds
Car Ride Series Pt.2 Questions on Buddha, Religion and Overcoming Material Desire
the second Part of our Car Ride Series we answer questions on Buddhism, religion and speak on how to overcome material desires followed by some kirtan recorded live at the ASMY center in Sydney.
9/26/2016 • 46 minutes, 37 seconds
Car Ride Series Pt.1: My Early Days/ How I Found a Guru
Part 1 of our conversations on the way back from our Kirtan Yoga Retreat in the Blue Mountains. Here we speak on the subject of finding a guru followed by some kirtan for your listening pleasure!
9/19/2016 • 35 minutes, 12 seconds
Questions on Karma Yoga, Drugs and Yoga, and the Consiousness of a Yogi
Questions and answers on various yoga topics as well as harmonium kirtan
9/13/2016 • 44 minutes, 23 seconds
Q & A on Enlightenment
Here we were asked about "enlightenment" and how does one know when he is enlightened. Included is some kirtan meditation recorded at the Mantra Room in Sydney.
9/12/2016 • 23 minutes, 40 seconds
Sri Krishna Janmastmi Celebration Kirtan, Reading and Talk
A recording from our Sri Krishna Janmastmi celebration in Sydney. We read from Krsna book, Spoke briefly and rocked out :)
8/29/2016 • 36 minutes
Yoga: The Process For Achieving Happiness
Here we speak briefly on the process of yoga is for the purpose of achieving happiness followed by kirtan meditation
8/20/2016 • 11 minutes, 1 second
A challenge to the modern view of the self
Here we point out some of the major flaws in the modern scientist's view of the self. Followed by some Aum Hari Aum kirtan meditation for your listening pleasure.
8/9/2016 • 31 minutes, 20 seconds
What is a Yoga Master?
Here we describe a what is a real yoga master as opposed to the modern day view of what a yoga master is. Also some kirtan recordings for your listening pleasure.
8/1/2016 • 34 minutes, 42 seconds
A Conversation about Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga and Bhakti Yoga
This conversation was recorded after one of our kirtans. We discuss the differences and purposes of Jnana, and Karma yoga as well what can be achieved by Astanga and Kundalini yoga and how all these aspects of yoga culminate in Bhakti Yoga.
7/25/2016 • 49 minutes, 57 seconds
Become Independent of the Influece of Modern Society by Tasting Inner Happiness
A brief talk on the benefits of yoga meditation and ukulele kirtan by Ananta das
7/18/2016 • 19 minutes, 58 seconds
Reading from the Bhagavad Gita: Coming Out Of Illusion and Tasting Real Satisfaction
Recorded at The Mantra Room in Sydney, Ananta das speaks on the necessity of self realization in order to taste real happiness.
7/12/2016 • 29 minutes, 33 seconds
Q&A on the Mind and Reincarnation
An excerpt from our second lecture at The International Yoga Day Festival. Members of the audience had asked us questions on the mind and on reincarnation. More in-depth talks on reincarnation to come!
7/2/2016 • 23 minutes, 24 seconds
The Essence of Yoga: Experiencing Union
This lecture was recorded and the International Yoga Festival in Byron Bay, We discuss achieving union, which is the meaning of the word "Yoga"
6/27/2016 • 32 minutes
What is a Mantra? by Ananta das
Recorded at the Mantra Room at ASMY Sydney. We speak a little bit on What a mantra is and what it can do, and rock out to Om Hari Om mantra afterwards!
6/13/2016 • 28 minutes, 36 seconds
Overcoming Anger Through Meditation
One moment of anger can lead to a lifetime of suffering. In this class we speak on the root cause of anger and how one can overcome anger through meditation practice.
4/28/2016 • 31 minutes, 36 seconds
How To Conquer The Fear Of Death Through Meditation by Ananta das
Here we describe how to conquer the fear of death through the process of meditation which was recorded during our Monday night Intro to meditation and yoga philosophy class. Please visit www.yogaphilosophyclub.com for more info
4/8/2016 • 42 minutes, 55 seconds
Wealth, Fame and Happiness by Ananta Das
we have recently put out a short movie on you tube questioning the wealth and fame as the goal of life. We expand on this in a recorded excerpt from our Monday night meditation class
3/30/2016 • 28 minutes, 2 seconds
Problems With The Modern Scientist's View Of The Self by Ananta das
in this class we discussed some of the problems of the philosophies of scientists like Carl Sagan and Francis Crick in relation to the question of "Who is the self within the body?" and quoted the ancient vedic texts which refute their ideas.
3/21/2016 • 40 minutes, 46 seconds
Is Happines Really "All In The Mind"?
modern psychologists and new-age gurus will try to have us believe that "Happiness is all in the mind". but this is against spiritual or yogic truth. So we spoke a little on this between kirtan tunes today...hope you enjoy listening!
3/11/2016 • 39 minutes, 15 seconds
Yoga: A Real Goal For A Real Person by Ananta das
We speak on the subject of self-realization and achieving goals based on the knowledge attained from such self realization, as well as some ukulele kirtan