Best Profoundly Ignorant Podcasts (2025)

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Gratitude & Grace in The After 15:37

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7h ago15:37

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In this fourth installment of The Month of the Unsung Heart, Thérèse guides you into the tender, complicated, utterly human reality of gratitude and grace after caregiving ends — especially for those navigating the holiday season with both love and longing in their chest. Recorded on the 12th anniversary of her mother’s passing, this episode is a d…

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Realizing the View, Part One, Class #10 1:36:21

5d ago1:36:21

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By Derek Kolleeny and Chris Wilcox

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Legacy of Love 17:14

7d ago17:14

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When caregiving ends, something unexpected begins — a quiet unfolding of all the love, wisdom, and strength they left within you. In this powerful third installment of the Month of the Unsung Heart for National Family Caregivers Month, Thérèse guides you through the emotional landscape of legacy — not the kind written in wills or possessions, but t…

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Realizing the View, Part One, Class #9 1:35:07

12d ago1:35:07

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By Derek Kolleeny and Chris Wilcox

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The After Begins With You 14:10

15d ago14:10

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Last week, we honored the strength that carried you through caregiving — the quiet heroism that too often goes unseen. This week, we take the next step forward. Because once you’ve honored where you’ve been… you can finally begin to rediscover who you are. In this second installment of The Month of the Unsung Heart, Thérèse invites you into the gen…

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Professor Edwin Bryant Answers: Are Hindu Gods Mythological or Real? 1:53:46

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Dr. Edwin Bryant received his Ph.D in Indic languages and Cultures from Columbia University. He taught Hinduism at Harvard University for three years, and is presently the professor of Hinduism at Rutgers University where he teaches courses on Hindu philosophy and religion. He has received numerous awards and fellowships, published six books and au…

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Self-Ignorance: Why Are We Afraid to Know Ourselves? | Prof. Arindam Chakrabarti 1:37:16

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All of us recall, upon waking up, that during deep sleep we knew nothing at all. But even when awake, while claiming so much scientific and practically useful knowledge about the material world, each of us, if honest, must confess: “I don’t know myself.” In this lecture, a contemporary philosophical analysis will be attempted of the intriguing Adva…

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Sri Ramakrishna: The Synthesis of Vedanta | Prof. Jeffery Long 1:28:57

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Dr. Jeffery D. Long, the Carl W. Zeigler Professor of Religion, Philosophy, and Asian Studies, specializes in the religions and philosophies of India. He is the author of several books and numerous articles, as well as the editor of the series Explorations in Indic Traditions for Lexington Books. In 2020, he received Elizabethtown College’s Ranck A…

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Realizing the View, Part One, Class #8 1:37:35

19d ago1:37:35

1:37:35

By Derek Kolleeny and Chris Wilcox

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#200: Listen to your Body - Stop Ignoring the Signs! 28:50

18d ago28:50

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We’ve all heard the advice “listen to your body” — but what does that really mean? In this episode, we’re diving deep into how to truly tune in to what your body is trying to tell you — whether you’re working out, feeling unmotivated, recovering, or simply navigating daily stress. You’ll learn how to: 💭 Recognise the difference between discomfort a…

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The 'After' Still Deserves Honor 15:22

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When caregiving ends, the world goes quiet — but your heart doesn’t. In this opening episode of The Month of the Unsung Heart, Thérèse explores what it means to honor the season after caregiving — not as an ending, but as a continuation of love in a new form. Through raw truth and reflection, she shares how devotion leaves echoes in the body, why s…

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Realizing the View, Part One, Class #7 1:35:22

26d ago1:35:22

1:35:22

By Derek Kolleeny and Chris Wilcox

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The Heart That Hears What the World Ignores 17:54

28d ago17:54

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A love story between empathy and endurance — inside the caregiver’s heart. There’s a rare kind of heart that doesn’t just beat — it listens. It hears pain that isn’t spoken. It recognizes exhaustion hiding behind a smile. It feels hope even in the quiet. In this milestone 20th episode, Thérèse takes you inside the extraordinary biology and emotiona…

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Realizing the View, Part One, Class #6 1:39:17

1M ago1:39:17

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By Derek Kolleeny and Chris Wilcox

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Dharma Across Traditions | Swami Sarvapriyananda, Dr. Sthaneshwar Timalsina, & Khentrul Rinpoche 1:49:24

1M ago1:49:24

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On the eve of the September 11th anniversary, PSI hosted a powerful evening of contemplative dialogue and spiritual solidarity. Peace in Dialogue: Dharma Across Traditions brought together three extraordinary teachers—Khentrul Rinpoche (Vajrayāna Buddhism), Swami Sarvapriyananda (Advaita Vedānta), and Ācārya Sthaneshwar Timalsina (Tantric Śaivism)—…

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#199: Why Strength Is the Secret to Aging Well 12:40

1M ago12:40

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As we get older, strength becomes more than just how much we can lift — it’s the foundation for how we live. In this episode, I’m breaking down why strength truly is your superpower and how maintaining muscle can completely change the way you age. You’ll learn: What happens to your body when you don’t protect your muscle How strength training suppo…

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Why Is Starting Over So Hard in the 'After'? 17:35

1M ago17:35

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When caregiving ends, your brain doesn’t simply “turn off.” It’s still wired for crisis, vigilance, and someone else’s needs — even when the world tells you to just relax. In this deeply insightful episode, Thérèse breaks down the science of starting over — exploring how caregiving reshapes the brain, why peace can feel unsafe, and how small daily …

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Realizing the View, Part One, Class #5 1:40:24

1M ago1:40:24

1:40:24

By Derek Kolleeny and Chris Wilcox

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Your Peace Is Not Up for Negotiation: Boundaries in the ‘After’ of Caregiving. 25:36

1M ago25:36

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Are you struggling to say "No" now that your caregiving journey has ended? You are not alone. This episode is for the caregiver who survived the hardest chapter of their life, only to find that their instinct to over-give is still leaving them depleted and vulnerable. Host Thérèse takes a deep, empathetic dive into the vital importance of setting a…

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Gospel | Chapter 4: Aug 24, 1882 (Part 4) & Oct 16 1882 (Part 1) | Swami Sarvapriyananda 1:02:07

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Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami Nikhilananda. The text records conversations of Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the bo…

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Realizing the View, Part One, Class #4 1:39:55

2M ago1:39:55

1:39:55

By Derek Kolleeny and Chris Wilcox

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198: How Your Words Create Your Reality 13:58

2M ago13:58

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By Renae Elliott

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A Shadow Friend Called Fear — In Caregiving and Beyond 22:17

2M ago22:17

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Fear has a way of slipping in quietly and making itself at home. Through caregiving. Through loss. Through the “after.” In this deeply personal episode, Thérèse explores the many faces of fear that accompany the caregiving journey. She reflects on sleepless nights, difficult medical decisions, and the heightened vigilance of caregiving alone during…

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Classical Yoga, Modern Science – A Joint Conversation | Eddie Stern & Swami Sarvapriyananda 1:54:12

2M ago1:54:12

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https://eddiestern.com https://broomestreetganesh.org Eddie Stern, founder of Broome Street Ganesh Temple and Broome Street Yoga, is an MSc, CYT, author of the bestselling One Simple Thing, A New Look at the Science of Yoga and How it can Change Your Life, and researcher based in New York City. He is also the co-creator of the Breathing App and the…

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163. Bhagavad Gita Chapter 14, Verses 1 - 5 I Swami Sarvapriyananda 1:20:41

2M ago1:20:41

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Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches verses 1-5 from the fourteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita. This series of talks unfolds the highest truths of Vedanta through the study of "The Song of God". Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 14 Verse 1: श्रीभगवानुवाच | परं भूय: प्रवक्ष्यामि ज्ञानानां ज्ञानमुत्तमम् | यज्ज्ञात्वा मुनय: सर्वे परां सिद्धिमितो गता: || 1|| śhrī-bhag…

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Gospel | Chapter 4: Aug 24, 1882 (Part 3) | Swami Sarvapriyananda 59:58

2M ago59:58

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Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami Nikhilananda. The text records conversations of Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the bo…

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Realizing the View, Part One, Class #3 1:43:34

2M ago1:43:34

1:43:34

By Derek Kolleeny and Chris Wilcox

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Giving Again: How Volunteering Helps Heal the Caregiver’s Heart 17:06

2M ago17:06

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In this powerful episode of New York Girl Again – The After, host Thérèse explores a beautiful and often unexpected path to healing after caregiving: volunteering. Through moving storytelling and psychological insight, Thérèse guides listeners through the emotional void caregivers face when the journey ends — and how volunteering can become a bridg…

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Realizing the View, Part One, Class #2 1:31:29

2M ago1:31:29

1:31:29

By Derek Kolleeny

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The Ripples of Gratitude 13:43

2M ago13:43

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On National Gratitude Day, Thérèse delivers a raw, soul-stirring reflection on gratitude as a force for healing. From caregiving to the ‘After’, she explores how thankfulness can anchor us in grief, reconnect us to purpose, and reignite joy. This episode is a lifeline for anyone learning to live again. This episode explores gratitude in three deepl…

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Gospel | Chapter 4: Aug 24, 1882 (Part 2) | Swami Sarvapriyananda 1:18:24

2M ago1:18:24

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Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami Nikhilananda. The text records conversations of Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the bo…

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Realizing the View, Part One, Class #1 1:30:44

2M ago1:30:44

1:30:44

By Derek Kolleeny and Chris Wilcox

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Unfinished Stories, Unshackled Souls: Forgiveness in the 'After' 19:13

2M ago19:13

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Forgiveness is one of the hardest steps in the 'After' of caregiving—especially when the wounds are deep. In this heartfelt episode of New York Girl Again – The After, host Thérèse explores what it truly means to forgive without forgetting, to release without reconciling, and to move forward without hardening your heart. Drawing from lived experien…

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Gospel | Chapter 4: Aug 24, 1882 (Part 1) | Swami Sarvapriyananda 1:01:56

3M ago1:01:56

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Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami Nikhilananda. The text records conversations of Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the bo…

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Echoes of 9/11: The Cost of Holding It All Together 14:54

3M ago14:54

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September 11th will always be etched in the nation’s heart—not only as a day of collective tragedy, but as a reminder of what it means to be human together. In this episode of New York Girl Again – The After, host Thérèse shares the story of losing her best friend, Linda Anne Luzzicone, who was working for Cantor Fitzgerald on the 105th floor of th…

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Goodbyes Before Goodbye 9:03

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Grief doesn’t just arrive after a loved one dies. For caregivers, it begins long before the end. In this episode of New York Girl Again – The After, Thérèse opens up about the often unspoken layers of grief caregivers carry: The anticipatory grief of losing a loved one in pieces along the way. The hidden grief for the parts of ourselves that caregi…

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Gospel | Chapter 4: Aug 13, 1882 | Swami Sarvapriyananda 1:07:02

3M ago1:07:02

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Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami Nikhilananda. The text records conversations of Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the bo…

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Dakshinamurti Stotram - Session 7 | Swami Sarvapriyananda 1:40:09

3M ago1:40:09

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Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Dakshinamurti Stotra as part of a spiritual retreat. This Sanskrit hymn, attributed to Adi Shankaracharya, is a profound exposition on the metaphysics of the universe, presented through the lens of Advaita Vedanta. It venerates Lord Shiva in the form of Dakshinamurti—the divine teacher—and explores the nature of re…

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Dakshinamurti Stotram - Session 6 | Swami Sarvapriyananda 1:09:25

3M ago1:09:25

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Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Dakshinamurti Stotra as part of a spiritual retreat. This Sanskrit hymn, attributed to Adi Shankaracharya, is a profound exposition on the metaphysics of the universe, presented through the lens of Advaita Vedanta. It venerates Lord Shiva in the form of Dakshinamurti—the divine teacher—and explores the nature of re…

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Dakshinamurti Stotram - Session 5 | Swami Sarvapriyananda 1:16:25

3M ago1:16:25

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Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Dakshinamurti Stotra as part of a spiritual retreat. This Sanskrit hymn, attributed to Adi Shankaracharya, is a profound exposition on the metaphysics of the universe, presented through the lens of Advaita Vedanta. It venerates Lord Shiva in the form of Dakshinamurti—the divine teacher—and explores the nature of re…

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Dakshinamurti Stotram - Session 4 | Swami Sarvapriyananda 1:34:31

3M ago1:34:31

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Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Dakshinamurti Stotra as part of a spiritual retreat. This Sanskrit hymn, attributed to Adi Shankaracharya, is a profound exposition on the metaphysics of the universe, presented through the lens of Advaita Vedanta. It venerates Lord Shiva in the form of Dakshinamurti—the divine teacher—and explores the nature of re…

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Starving for Touch in the ‘After’ 18:26

3M ago18:26

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What happens when the one who gave all the hugs… suddenly has no one to hold? In this deeply human and emotionally honest episode, Thérèse explores the science, psychology, and soul-level ache around the absence of touch in the aftermath of caregiving. From the healing power of oxytocin to the unseen grief of “touch starvation,” she weaves personal…

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From Overwhelmed to On Track: Goal Narrowing in the “After” 14:43

3M ago14:43

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In this emotionally powerful and neuroscience-informed episode, Thérèse opens the door to the often unspoken reality of life after caregiving—a space filled with longing, confusion, and emotional exhaustion. For those who gave everything to someone else’s survival, the aftermath can feel like being dropped into a vast ocean with no map, no compass,…

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Dakshinamurti Stotram - Session 3 | Swami Sarvapriyananda 1:10:12

3M ago1:10:12

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Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Dakshinamurti Stotra as part of a spiritual retreat. This Sanskrit hymn, attributed to Adi Shankaracharya, is a profound exposition on the metaphysics of the universe, presented through the lens of Advaita Vedanta. It venerates Lord Shiva in the form of Dakshinamurti—the divine teacher—and explores the nature of re…

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You’re No Cat… But You Do Have 9 ‘After’ Lives 12:36

4M ago12:36

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They say cats have nine lives — but former caregivers get nine lives too. Theirs just happen in the 'after.' In this episode of New York Girl Again – The After, host Thérèse walks listeners through the Nine 'After' Lives that unfold once caregiving ends — from raw survival to rediscovering joy, building legacy, and everything in between. She shares…

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Gospel | Chapter 3: Aug 5, 1882 (Part 9) | Swami Sarvapriyananda 1:01:57

3M ago1:01:57

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Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami Nikhilananda. The text records conversations of Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the bo…

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Dakshinamurti Stotram - Session 2 | Swami Sarvapriyananda 1:13:56

3M ago1:13:56

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Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Dakshinamurti Stotra as part of a spiritual retreat. This Sanskrit hymn, attributed to Adi Shankaracharya, is a profound exposition on the metaphysics of the universe, presented through the lens of Advaita Vedanta. It venerates Lord Shiva in the form of Dakshinamurti—the divine teacher—and explores the nature of re…

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Dakshinamurti Stotram - Retreat Part 1 | Swami Sarvapriyananda 2:14:41

4M ago2:14:41

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Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Dakshinamurti Stotra as part of a spiritual retreat. This Sanskrit hymn, attributed to Adi Shankaracharya, is a profound exposition on the metaphysics of the universe, presented through the lens of Advaita Vedanta. It venerates Lord Shiva in the form of Dakshinamurti—the divine teacher—and explores the nature of re…