Ananda Marga Dharmacast

We look at the similarities and difference of prayer and meditation, what kinds of prayer are the best, and what is meditation all about.

We look at the role of struggle (physical and psychic) as well as the role of the Attraction of the Great (our spiritual longing) in the quest to become better human beings.

We look at Shankaracarya’s advice to “Do good deeds days and night,” with insight from a discourse given by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti in 1979.

The paths of  knowledge, action and devotion are the three main approaches to achieving spiritual success. We take a brief look at all three and explain why devotion is the best path.  This podcast is based on the text: “Devotion-The Only Path” by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti.

Greatness and goodness lies within each one of us, whether society regards us as a criminal or a saint.  Initiation into tantric meditation can bring this potential into reality.  This podcast looks at an instance in which this happened.

We look at the yogic method of overcoming superiority, inferiority, fear and defeatist complexes.  This podcast is based on a discourse by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti in his book “Ananda Vacanamritam, Part 14.”

What is the goal of life and how can we reach it? In this podcast we look at Shrii Shrii Anandamurti’s discourse “Ideological Flow and the Eight-Fold Path” and see how we can achieve spiritual success using a method formulated by Buddha, known as The Eight-Fold Path.

“As you think, so you become” is the psychological basis for the practice of meditation and for success in life.  In this podcast we look at the role of auto-suggestion and outer-suggestion in this process.

There are four basic longings (Vargas) at the base of the human personality: Physical needs (kama), Psychic needs(artha), Psycho-Spiritual longing (dharma), and Pure Spirituality (moksha or moks’a).  Dada Vedaprajinananda discusses how we can fulfill them and offers one shortcut at the end. If you have questions or would like to share your thoughts, or requests […]

There is a psycho-spiritual reason why truth defeats falsehood and good triumphs over evil, both in fables and stories and in real life.  Dada Vedaprajinananda looks into this.

In this podcast we go over the guidance that Caetanya Mahaprabhu (1486-1534) gave to his disciples more than .500 years ago.  The podcast also includes a song by Dada Veda which illustrates the advice in the ancient Sanskrit poem.

Here is another podcast in which we look at the advice given by wise sages of the past regarding how we can best utilize our human existence. In this episode we are exploring a poem written by Shankaracyara.

Can the practice of yoga, meditation and other spiritual practices protect someone from Coronavirus or do we also have to follow normal health precautions? Dada Vedaprajinananda looks at the issue.

There is no need to stay “down” if you remember your relationship to the Supreme Consciousness.  This podcast looks to the means to overcome depression and dejection.

People all over the world use many names to address the Supreme Consciousness.  There are many names for this one entity.  We look at a few names and then discuss how they can be used in spiritual practice.

How can we always remember our connection to the Supreme Consciousness even when we are immersed in mundane tasks.  Dada Vedaprajinananda takes on this topic and gives some hints as to how it can be done.

In this episode we look at the value of traveling to pilgrimage places in order to get an assist in our spiritual quest.

Kiirtan (often spelled kirtan) is the practice of chanting mantras prior to meditation.  In this podcast Dada Vedaprajinanda goes over the benefits of this practice. The Baba Nam Kevalam (only the name of the most beloved) is the chant referenced in this podcast.

It is important that each one of us utilize our full capacity to be all that we are capable of becoming, but it is equally important that we make sure that all people get this same chance.  That is why we have to put an end to exploitation.

What are we searching for, where are we going and how do we get there? This podcast looks at these questions and takes a look at the “master plan” of the universe and our place in that plan. Also if you would like to get more detail about the Cosmic Cycle visit the video by Dada Vedaprajinananda.