Introduction to Vivekachoodamani by Br. Ved Chaitanya | Discourse 01

01:02:12-Verse 01
sarvavedāntasiddhāntagocaraṃ tamagocaram |
govindaṃ paramānandaṃ sadguruṃ praṇato'smyaham || 1 ||

Humans possess the unique ability to discern between the temporal world and the eternal Truth, which is the foundation of spiritual seeking. Sri Adi Shankaracharya's "Vivekachoodamani," or "The Crest-Jewel of Discrimination," guides seekers in this subtle discernment, leading to dispassion towards worldly desires.

Chinmaya International Foundation and Chinmaya Mission Mattancherry present online discourses on "Vivekachoodamani" with Br. Ved Chaitanya, a dedicated student of Vedanta and Sanskrit, who emphasizes applying Vedanta in daily life.

00:00 – Prayers & their meaning
11:08 – Indian knowledge systems
14:45 – Adi Shankarcharya’s biography- birth & childhood
30:50 – Verse summarizing Adi Shankarcharya’s life
36:48 – Vivekachudamani
40:00 – Gurudev & Vivekachudamani
45:58 – Why should I study any spiritual text?
55:55 – Where is happiness?
1:00:00 – When does our spiritual journey start?
1:01:20 – What will I get by studying vivekachudamani?


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