Vedic arts: Ayurveda, Jyotish, Vastu, & Chants: Recent Episodes
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This spiritual channel bought to you by Narayana Ayurveda and Yoga Academy at Austin, Texas focuses on Vedic arts- Ayurveda, Vastu, Vedas and Vedic Knowledge from scriptures, and Jyotish or Vedic astrology. This is a ONE STOP SHOP for everything Vedic presented in a very simple manner. Learn about principles of Ayurvedic medicine, yoga philosophy, mantras, and chants. From invocation chants to Bhagavad Gita, from ancient stories of demons and angels (asuras and devas) in Srimadbhagavatam, from Vastu to verses from Astanga hrdyam- this channel is a one-stop shop for Vedic arts. Subscribe.
Let's talk aboutthe taboo topic of what Ayurveda thinks about sex, desire, and brahmacharya, or general sexual restraint. There are so many misconceptions that we will try to debunk a few of those. What are the rules? Why are celibacy and sex two sides of the same coin? What is the opinion of yoga? A short and sweet
Two days every year are the two best days to start new projects. One comes around April-the other day is Vijay Dashami or Dusshehra-which is today!! October 2nd, 2025
It's a major Hindu festival that comes, some weeks before Diwali, the festival of lights, and is considered MOST AUSPICIOUS to start new projects from a vedic astrology standpoint.
Podcast on the ancient practice of Yoni (uterus) meditation and a conscious conception and fertility for couples, and why it is important. The podcast explores rituals to heal emotional sensations stored in the yoni, like shame, embarrassmen,t and to make space for new life. The podcast has a short guided yoni meditation at the end that focuses on the sacred feminine energy. It aims to prepare the body and spirit for conception. #yoni #meditation #guidedmeditation #consciousconception #fertility #ancient #vedic #goddess
Ayurveda and western medicine are like apple and oranges when it comes to supporting Inflammation. Listen to this short and sweet podcast (no ads) to learn the differences and some support protocols for different types of inflammation.
This podcast features time-tested advice and practical tips, and Vedic coaching on how to stop being angry from ancient texts. From specific breathing exercises that can be done while driving to mantras, diet tips, and more, learn what the Bhagavad Gita and Vedic texts suggest about reigning in the mental toxicity and anger. #vediccoaching #counseling #anger #mental toxicity #meditation #angermanagement
This podcast explores the intersection of two fascinating systems, Vedic and Wicca- guiding you on a journey of self-discovery and holistic healing. We will compare the introduction of the Wiccan Wheel of the Year, highlighting the unique energetic qualities of each Sabbat and their similarities to similar Vedic rituals like sankranti, Ayurvedic ritu sandhi times and so on.
Ayurveda thinks of Menopause a little differently. We will explore what, whys and hows of menopause with humor. Podcast lecture by Monica Groover, Ayurvedic Practitioner. https://learn-ayurveda.com
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What is a ghost, spirit or atma made up of? What is the size? Where does it come from and where does it go. Pandit Atul Krishna discusses everything from embalming of the body, moving on after death, his joining ISKCON, Bhagavad Gita, Mahabharata, the Subtle Body and Ghosts. #soul #ghosts
How can we age gracefully through menopause and our transition from fertile to older? Monica Groover, Ayurvedic Practitioner talks to public figure Krishna Rose who managed rich and famous bands in UK and gave it all up to be a spiritual wise woman. #menopause #happiness #wisewoman
We talk about aging gracefully during #menopause fillers, botox, graying hair, becoming wiser, embracing our transition and spiritual growth.
A short gentle guided meditation for sleep and relaxation. #yoga #meditation #relaxingmusic #music
A general podcast where two Ayurveda practitioners talk about about anxiety in teenagers, different phobias and different anxiety disorders.
Yoga has evolved in the last two decades, and the way we do yoga, the way we behave in a yoga studio and how we interact with the teacher in class-all has changed. Here is a short and sweet podcast about #yoga #class
Embark with us on a transformative journey with our "Integrated Healing Arts" series, exploring diverse modalities of wellness. We commence this insightful exploration with a profound examination of Ayurveda and TCM– contrasting their unique approaches, unveiling their fundamental principles, and illuminating their remarkable synergies.
On the day of #Guru #Purnima July 10 2025 = we bring you a DEEP DIVE into what is a Guru or spiritual master? Who is chaitya guru (in heart) , path pradarshak Guru (guide), #diksha Guru, Shiksha Guru and finally what is #ritvik and the lineage of Guru Parampara. Why do we need a spiritual Guru at all. Where will we find this Guru? How will we know He, or She is the real deal. Hear on-Podcast by Pandit Atul Krishna Das and Manjulali Dasi
A generation like no other. Whip smart but ridden with anxiety, and so many mental imbalances. What is going on? Why are younger women suffering from AMI (Any mental illness)? Why? Is this our fault? What is the Vedic view, and what does Ayurveda suggest? A must-listen if you have a daughter aged 11 to 30 or if you are on a healing or spiritual path. DISCLAIMER- Ayurveda is not allowed to treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is from a Vedic perspective.
What will happen to supply of Ayurvedic herbs, supplements in the USA? Will the price increase substantially? On which products? What about Traditional Chinese herbs or supplements. Here's a short and sweet podcast.
Heres a podcast about Fake oils, adulteration in food and Ayurveda view of ancient oils for wellness from the thousand year old text called "Bhava Prakasha". Podcast is by Ayurveda Practitioners.
Please note that Ayurveda is not allowed to treat, cure, or prevent any disease and is NOT recognized by FDA. This podcast is for informational purposes only.
This is the Part 2 of Learn about Vedic Nadi -the energetic signature of our body that flows in our invisible energetic channels. You can listen to part 1 here. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Z3KbVQ3bhW9Ot5ItLzwzU?si=nuTLDb_mR_iGpY2zBxfrRQ
Learn the secrets of the art of Vedic Pulse or Nadi. A system of biofeedback and healing that Ayurveda and Yoga practitioners have used for thousands of years. This is the PART 1 of the the Learn Vedic Pulse series.
Did you know that Vedic Astrology (Jyotish) uses a special clock with divisions of time that use magick and energy of time and day to calculate best time for weddings, business, weight loss and even when to enter your new home. Pandit Atul Krishna Das, famous vedic astrologer also gets into the nitty gritty of how the vedic clock functions and how muhurthas are calculated.
Struggling with personal life and work balance? Or, just the stress of politics, family, life--stuff. There are a gazillion coaches out there claiming to help you out. What is a health coach? What is a Vedic coach--and what is an Ayurvedic coach or counselor? Lets do a dive and understand the difference. Narayana Institute offers classes on Vedic Ayurveda counseling and this podcast is based on some of their course materials.
Continuing where we left our Lesson Vedic Astrology & Chants, lets dive a little bit deeper into our Lesson number 2 with Gayathri Shylesh, an expert Kerala Jyotishi and Holistic Healer.
If you wanted to learn vedic astrology or jyotish from an expert in South Indian Kerala Style, start here. We are starting right from the basic starting from how to invoke and chant before starting the study of this divine knowledge. Gayathri Shylesh a Kerala Jyotishi and Holistic Health Practitioner gives lesson #1. Vedic Astrologer.
Ayurvedic Herbalism is a misnomer. This is because in Ayurveda it is not just plant but animal products like ghee, milk or honey are also used as part of the herbal formulation. Here's a fantastic podcast- a DEEP DIVE into Ayurvedic Dravyology as we call it. Note- Compiled with help of notebooklm from material from Narayana Institute and Ayurveda course materials.
The universe gives us signs. These are omens. Are omens bad? But they can prophecize something auspicious also. A podcast about Omens-the how, why and where or it. And a story about Shiva. A conversation between Manjulali and Vedic Astrologer Pandit Atul Krishna Das. #omens #superstition #signs
Mind is a sum of our past impressions, our karma, spoken from a lens of Ayurvedic philosophy. Ayurvedic perspective on the mind. A video podcast By Pandit Atul
Disclaimer- This is a spiritual podcast, and focuses on the mind and reality from a karmic and spiritual view and its repercussions for healers
If I had a penny for every time someone said Diwali is the festival of lights. It is at the same level with chai tea and ghee butter. Diwali has so many mystical secrets, it has a deep significance. Listen to the podcast to know how to invite abundance, auspiciousness, heal relationship with siblings, invite blessings for health and wellness during these five days of Diwali. (And, NO! it is not just a festival of lights--thats just what the British colonizers of India did to whitewash Diwali so they could celebrate without feeling guility)!!!
Imagine learning ancient Ayurvedic nadi from Artificial Intelligence. Now, you can, right here in this podcast. I am a teacher of the Narayana System of Nadi Pariksha (Ayurvedic Pulse), and I fed some of my documents and a video into Google AI notebook LM, which made me a small podcast. Hear me give comments and learn about the Nadi system at the same time. #learn #ayurvedic #nadi
Disclaimer- Ayurveda is not recognized by FDA and Ayurvedic practitioners are not allowed to treat, cure and prevent any disease.
A Vedic Wicca Ritual and Spell with Sanskrit Mantra Chants for the Goddess -Mother Nature, Mahamaya. In Wicca, they call it a spell, in the Vedic realm we call it a ritual. You will run how to invoke a goddess, make offerings, and help to break a bad habit. This is a spiritual practice- please bathe and be clean. in addition, try to do this ritual in a clean environment on the auspicious time of Navaratri, Ashtami (eighth day) to the Full Moon. If you want to learn how to make a ghee candle for this spell, here is the video link of YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iotEcoNNTU. I am available to do a divination appointment, or do a spell for you. The cost is by donation for basic rituals. text (512) 761-7563
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Why have you not been able to manifest your desires? With the countless websites and celebrities--saying all you have to do is ask and set intention and it will happen. It still has not happened for you. Learn the Vedic perspective and some practical prayers and karma blockage removing rituals (towards the end) that will help in manifesting your desire. These 8 days of Navaratri--the Goddess is personally blessing all of us.
Past life Impressions called samskAras may dictate our life choices, likes, dislikes and especially our irrational fears. They may have an underlying trauma, related to how we left our body. A short and informative conversational podcast on an important Vedic and Yogic topic of our past lives. By Pandit Atul Krishna Das and Manjulali Dasi.
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The cycle of life is like Groundhog Day. We are born and we die again and again and again. We are born so we can do our karma and especially our Dharma. A small esoteric discussion on Dharma.
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We ae amazed, admire, we laugh, we poke some harmless fun at The Great Indian Wedding. How the gen z is dieting to fit in your beautiful saree, lehnga or wedding gown. Or, dieting simply to find a partner in a country of 1.4 billion people. In this podcast we talk about the wedding mania and how the wedding craze fuels fad diets and we talk about Ancient Diets-Ayurvedic Diets and millets.
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Tithi and Transits in Vedic Astrology-an advanced jyotish class by Kerala Astroger and Ayurveda Practitioner Gayathri Shylesh as part of her educational series for Narayana.
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A class by Debby, who is a nurse practitioner and an Ayurveda Practitioner for Narayana students.
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Finally, we may get a woman president who's menopausal. Whew. A podcast about menopause, Ayurvedic support for balancing menopausal symptoms and conversation with an ayurveda practitioner who used to be an Ob-Gyan. We cover all the bases in this podcast. #kamala #harris #menopause #ayurveda #women
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We feed our gut mindlessly, then take appetite suppressants, go on #diet and #exercise. Between the media, our modern lifestyle where screens and social media rules our lives, we have forgotten what is hunger? We have forgotten how to eat, when to eat. We talk to Medical Doctor turned Ayurveda Practitioner Dr Mithun Baliga and Vedic Cook and Philosopher Pandit Atul Krishna Das about the basic question "what is hunger". Moderated by Monica Groover, PhD Ayurvedic Practitioner, author and director of Narayana Institute of Vedic Arts and Sciences. #hunger #diet
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Discover Vedic secrets of 5 Hollywood movies. Hollywood is obsessed with eastern philosophy and top directors and actors and top international movies like Avatar, Oppenheimer have a Vedic Hindu connection. 10 Min podcast #movies #eastern #vedic #philosophy
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Science dubs hallucinations as phoo phoo--a figment of imagination. What if some hallucinations were a paranormal phenomenon? Psychic and spiritualist Manjulali discusses the difference between hallucination the vision or the supernatural.
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...Because its hidden in our burger, our taco, our sauce, even our candy. Because most people dont see the suffering and inhumane way the animal is killed. Here's a discussion on what the scriptures-biblical, Hebrew and Vedic texts say, and, why we it is so important to eat a plant based diet not just for the planet but also our karma
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Sun can be worshipped by physical asanas or just by meditation and mantras. Here is a "visualization" of sun salutation with mantras and chants. The chants and sun salutations done during midsummer and solstice week actually amplifies the effect of solar energy and brings abundance and auspiciousness to our lives. Here is a discussion as well as chants and techniques on how to bring light of sun as part of your meditation and energywork.
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Buildings made up of herbs, mud, clay -really? Did you know that ancient Ayurvedic texts suggested sustainable building materials made up of mud, clay and herbs as well as plants. Listen to find out more.
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Have you ever been bodyshamed by peers, family or even medical professionals? We talk about how In different countries, bodyshaming takes different forms- fatshaming, colorism etc.- not to mention it has found a home in cyber bullying. From a Vedic perspective, bodyshaming is bad karma individually and collectively. #bodypositive #karma #vedicarts
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Is God a neutral gender? No-God is ultimate Male. Are you kidding-God is female. Truth is God is Black. But they think God is white. NO, God is colored. God is a white light. What if we told you Divine is all that and more. Here is a podcast discussing the three aspects of Divine- Brahmin, Paramatma and Bhagavan from Srimad Bhagavatam.
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Why is Dipavali (Festival of lights) celebrated on a new moon? Origin of calender, almanac, Christian calender vs ancient roman calenders, solar dates vs Lunar dates (Tithis). Importance of tithis and the mathematics of calculating these tithis. And, why are they so important for health and wellbeing, for Ayurveda practitioners, for Jyotishis or anyone following a spiritual life.
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What is the Vedic Zodiac is part of our educational series about learning Vedic Astrology (Jyotish). We talk about ecliptic, zodiac, and definitions and break the concepts down into a simple format.
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Chants for universal Godesses (devis) and Shakti, and mantra-based meditation guide to support emotional grief or trauma through prayers, intentions, chants, mantras and daily meditation practice.
Disclaimer- This is a spiritual vedic chants meditation system of praying to Devi- Godess (shakti) for helping out with emotional grief or trauma. It is not a substitute for therapy or counseling.
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Gentrification of yoga? Has yoga lost its way? What really is yoga? Not the Americanized, bastardized, commercialized, and capitalized version--but the yoga that is part of the six philosophical practices/darshanas that come out of India. The 'yoga' that is part of the Vedic arts-just like qigong is part of Dao spiritualism. Has yoga lost its way in the USA? Let us dive in.
Disclaimer: The information discussed in this podcast is the personal opinion of the presenter(s) and does not reflect the view of Narayana Ayurveda.
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Eclipses, and calculus in Jyotish. Part 2 of the Learn Jyotish series by pandit Atul krishna das.
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You wanted it. We have listened. We bring you "educational" podcast class series where you learn about the fundamentals of Jyotish. in this podcast Pandit Atul talks about invocation, why learn Jyotish, solar eclipses being inauspicious, the ancient astronomy book called Surya Siddhanta, and a lot more...part 1.
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The timekeepers of timeline is a popular theme in television series meant to keep us entertained. You must have heard the phrase WHEEL OF TIME. It is a popular TV series and an excellent series of books as well. Today we talk about the Vedic wheel of time. In science, we perceive time to move in a linear direction, however, according to Vedic literature-time moves in a circular direction. This means it returns to the beginning. Time is a chakra (wheel). We call it the kāla (long A as in tart, smart) or kāla cakra. In this interesting podcast, we talk with Pandit Atul our resident Vedic philosopher about the qualities of time, the four yugas, time being a destroyer and creator, and instances from the Bhagavad Gita and pop culture.
Pandit Atul is a well-known vedic astrologer and Vedic philosopher and teacher of Sanskrit and vedic arts. Monica Groover is an author, writer, herbalist, and teacher of Ayurveda and Vedic arts.
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Quick guided meditation for chakras using principles and breathing of Qigong and yoga.
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Educational Podcast by Dr Aparna Dandekar talking about mind, doshas and its connexion to Bhagavad Gita- the Hindu Scripture, our holy book. She talks about metaphors relating to our physical and mind body from Bhagavad Gita. Dr Dandekar also discusses Vata and mind, pitta and mind as well as Kapha and mind.
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What is the ghostly body made up of. DNA helix has an energetic form too. How Lord Bhootnath is the diety of ghosts--and we continue our nAdi-assessment podcast where we left off last Monday on October 2nd.
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"What is a nāḍi" (long A, and hard D sound) is an educational podcast and you will hear the part of a live session where Monica Groover (Ayurveda Practitioner) was teaching the art of nāḍi assessment using the Nārāyaṇa system of nāḍi that she learned and assimilated from her teachers, research and her Guru. A nāḍi is an energetic channel or network of channels in your many bodies that vibrates at a frequency that can be felt by some spiritual, yogic, and Ayurveda practitioners.We have a vast energetic network of nāḍis in our astral body. Ayurveda Practitioners check a person's nadi in order to find out the imbalance. As an Ayurveda practitioner myself, I may check their nadi. Nadi tells me everything. What is this Nadi? It is an energetic channel--a network within our body- a system that reverberates in all our bodies. Let's learn more in this podcast taken from an actual class where I was teaching level 1 Narayana nadi system to my students. - Podcast by Monica B Groover, author of Essential Guide to Ayurveda, Ayurveda and the Feminine.
Curious? Listen in.
DISCLAIMER: Ayurvedic Medicine cannot diagnose, treat or prevent any disease. The information presented here is SPIRITUAL and VEDIC and only meant for educational purposes.
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Recently I went to India and was so amazed and bowled over by the lovely people, amazing food, amazing customer service, and how much better everything was. I had the best time. However, I did notice that some people-especially younger people there are so Westernized, and pursuing "things". Better phone, great house, lovely car--that seems to be the mantra. So I thought wow that's a great topic to discuss. How do we become happy and live our best life? Indian and Indian Vedic scriptures can teach the entire world about the pursuit of happiness. How do we become happy--Vedic perspective. ...
Meditation is not just breathing. Its not just being present. Its not just mindfulness. Its not just relaxing. Its SO MUCH more than that. Manasika meditation is when you go to divine or holy places, mentally. We will understand the difference between all these and more. If you are new to meditation, I will lead you a mock meditation on bread. How to make bread. Then, we will take the principles of that mock meditation and go to Himalayas where river Ganga is running full steam ahead and will invoke her. Enjoy,
Milk was the miracle food for America. The USA was milk making machine. We made so much milk and who would drink this milk--it was even distributed free as cheese to those on welfare. What happened? Where did it all go wrong? Why does everyone you know in the Millenial and GenZ-one if four-lactose intolerant? Why do people prefer alternative beverages like almond milk, coconut milk, soymilk, or oatmilk? How did an entire generation become sensitive to lactose? Makes you wonder. Here's food for thought from an Ayurvedic Perspective. (Note--this podcast is neither an endorsement nor a critique--it is simply a way-a new prospective-a Vedic and spiritual prospective into this idea of how and why Milk became eew for an entire generation of American Kids)
Monica B Groover (manjulali) is the author of Ayurveda and the Feminine and, ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO AYURVEDA
Water is a conduit. It can be empowered the power of air, water, fire, mantra- intention. We can leave a covered glass jar of water in and it becomes agneya--filled with heat of water and will be good to warm us and for digestion. Water can be left out in a covered glass jar in the moonlight-and it will become cooling for the body and will calm the mind. In fact, this is how we make Sun Tea or moon tea. Physically water not only nourishes us but cleanses us -good hygiene but also energertically. Urine, sweat and lymphatic fluid--are a cleansing action of water. In women, the menstrual blood is cleansing not just the unfertilized cell, and lining but all the stress we have accumulated over the month--that is sticking to our body and tissues--it is all being let out--by blood-which is a manifestation of water and fire. Each body of water has a spirit guide--when we contaminate the ocean, river or water, we overfish-there are karmic consequences for the whole society. This podcast generally dives into all that and more.....
Did you know that hell also has a judicial branch and legislative branch running for the beings who broke the rules of the universe? Technically it's not hell--its a system of realms with 28 hellish planets. When such persons die, they are taken by the police/constable of the chief court system that has authority over our planet Earth. The soul is taken to the court in the hellish realm/planet where the defense and criminal lawyer team is presided over by Citragupta and his team of millions. The justice-dharmaraj Yamaraja is the head of the court system and his staff/children are legislators and keep records. There are scary beings-sometimes hired from asuras- to do the dirty work of giving punishments in these hellish planets/realms
What goes in must go out. A conversation about your poop, fart, sweat, pee--all are on the table when you go to visit an Ayurveda Practitioner. Even the menstrual blood -is not off the table. I also talk about mala (waste) of the mind that we never address. We collect stuff people--stuff that sticks to our body--stuff that comes from our mind and our stress. A short and sweet podcast about how to tackle this--Ayurvedic perspective from Essential Guide to Ayurveda Part 1. Art generated by Bing Image Generator.
There are many dimensions and different planetery systems according to Vedas. All have their own healing systems. How did Ayurveda-the healing system arrive from higher Planets (grahas) to earth. There are many origin stories. What kind of medicine is practiced in Heaven (svarga loka)--who is the surgeon general in heavenly planets above us? All this and more--taken from Purvakhanda, Bhava Prakasha Chapter 1 by Monica B Groover.
Disclaimer-This is a spiritual podcast from a Vedic perspective and this podcast is simply informational only. Ayurveda is simply a complimentary healing modality not meant to cure, heal or diagnose anyone and Ayurvedic Medicine is not recognized by FDA.
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What is Death? What is birth? What is fetus thinking --is it thinking? What is the meaning of life if we will die? Vedic perspective believes in theory of reincarnation. We live and we die. Then, we are born again. Again, we die. This is a never-ending cycle that goes on. We keep on coming back and reincarnating. So, knowing that--what IS death? What is the point? A vedic perspective by Pandit Atul Krishna Das and Manjulali Dasi. If you want to read the transcript-the link is below
click HERE. Monica B Groover (manjulali) is the author of Ayurveda and the Feminine and, ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO AYURVEDA
What is the Rudra Principle? What is anger? Where does it start? Why do WE become angry in the first place. How does anger travel. Who is the diety of anger. A vedic perspective on anger and explanation of the diety of Rudra. Monica Groover, the author of Ayurveda and the Feminine and Essential Guide to Ayurveda talks to Pandit Atul Krishna Das-co founder of Narayana Ayurveda and Yoga Academy in Austin Texas. Pandit Atul spend years in an ashram in India and has been a student of Vedic literature, Puranas for 45 years.
If we randomly repeat a word--Giba giba tiba miba--is that a chant? When a child repeats a word, is that a chant? When sports fans chant the name of their team in an event--and whole stadium erupts-is that a chant? What is a vedic chant? Why are there rules to chanting? How should we begin chanting. How should we end up a chant session. Lets demystify chanting in this podcast with Pandit Atul Krishna Das and Manjulali Dasi.
Déjà vu is a phenomenon where we may feel, "Hey, I feel this has happened before. Or, I have seen this before. This seems so familiar that its creepy".The term "déjà vu" comes from the French language and means "already seen."
What does it mean from a VEDIC perspective? It is mystical.
Obviously, not all Déjà vu experiences are mystical or universe trying to give you a message, but they can be. It can be intuition, pre-cognition, or simply impressions from a past life--from our reincarnation. Learn about this in our short and sweet podcast on Déjà vu by Manjulali
How many of us have seen ghosts, believe in ghosts? Have you ever had a paranormal experience? How does someone become a ghost? What are the mechanics of becoming a ghost from a Vedic Perspective? According to Vedic literature or Hinduism, why, what and when does someone become a ghost and for how long? Is the appearance of sightings of ghosts different in different countries?
DISCLAIMER: The information in this Podcast is spiritual and Vedic in nature. It is based on Vedas, and principles of Hinduism. This is a spiritual lifecoaching podcast.
Think of karma as line of credit from an issuing bank—except here the issuing bank is higher grahas/planets—and it is an exhaustivesource. We also have a negativeline of credit. In this podcast, we will talk about modern mainstream meaning of karma vs philosophical meaning of karma. We will talk about three types of karma mentioned in Jaiva Dharma and Bhagavad Gita. How can we get rid of this bad karma--some ideas will be shared.
If you are a gardener, healer or a spiritualist, or a student of any Vedic arts like Ayurveda or Jyotish-the MOON -Chandra is very important to you. If you tend to live on mental platform, moon is important to you. If you tend to be anxious or stressed, moon cycles are important to you. Listen to this short and sweet podcast to learn why.
Start meditating from today. Or, go deeper into your meditation practice. You will learn about what is meditation, simple tips--that will elevate your own practice to the next level. Ayurveda Practitioner and Meditation Teacher Monica Groover give you simple tools and tips on how to get started with a daily meditation routine that is NOT BORING and won't put you to sleep. The script for this meditation--is available here on this link.
https://naya-ayurveda.com/How-do-I-meditate
This is a podcast on Vedic (spiritual) aspect of mind or manas. Why do we find so hard to let go of things--whether its a relationship, or things that we have gotten attached to. Why do we strive for more and more. What is the mind from a vedic perspective. What is an imbalanced manas (mind) spiritually, logically and vedically.
What are chakras? How can we use chakra meditation to balance our daily life--spiritually and to increase focus, concentration and mental energy?
There are three parts to this podcast. Part 1 is introduction to chakras. Part 2 is a short description of 7 chakras and its corresponding elements (space, are, fire, water, earth). Part three is the guided meditation.
If you want --skip directly to part 3 for the guided meditation to ground yourself.
Disclaimer: These podcasts are aimed at spiritual coaching. Any and all information in the podcast is not meant to replace your doctor's advise or treat, cure, prevent, or help any disorders.
Have you ever tried to incorporate a new healthier or better habit in your life-whether for fitness, mind, or diet. I want to not have sodas, or I will excercise more, I will not get drunk--or not smoke. The list is endless. From philosophical perspective, habits are samskaras. Samskaras are deep impressions in our mind, that have been imprinted in our mind, consciousness. This is a class discussion with Ayurveda Counselor Students. We talk about how we tried to form new habits, what worked and what didnt.
Yogis call it Prana. Ayurvedic Professionals call it Vayu, Prana, or Vata. Other Asian modalities call it the Qi, Chi and in English we just say Vitality.
If there is one thing that is common between Yoga, Ayurveda and other modalities--it is the breathing-a system of slow breathing that supports us in a myriad of ways both mental and physical. Here's an introduction lecture by well known yogini from Germany-Anuraddha.
Hello! We are reading from page 263 of the book "Essential Guide to Ayurveda-Part 1-Ayurveda Textbook for Students & Counselors", available on amazon.
I will be talking about the five parts of Panchangam or Five tenets of the Lunar calendar that make up the basis for Vedic Astrology called Jyotish.
These are Tithi (lunar date), Nakshatra (group of stars), Yoga (angles), Karana, and Vara (day). We will understand the vedic unit of measurements- muhurta-kala, vara etc. This is a small introduction of about 8 minutes. Hope you enjoy.
Who are we? Are we really defined by our external trappings? Why are we suffering? Why is mother nature super-mad at us? Listen to Monica Groover, Ayurvedic Practitioner and Spiritual Healer talk about our mind, body, spirit, karma and how to reduce this suffering.
It's the end of the year. Let's talk about using the Moon or Lunar Calendar to help bring abundance, healing energy in our lives. Let's learn about tithis-the 30 lunar days, the panchanga, and a lot more. Watch the Video of this podcast on Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/658189883
Lets learn how to chant properly. How to chant an invocation? What is an invocation or a mangalacharana? Why, when, where? A mangalacharana invocation sung to Sri Ganesha. You will hear singing and chanting of Om, first verse of sri bhagavata purana, ashtanga hrdyam as well. Follow along.
We have all heard of Zodiac Signs. Their myth. Their stories. Now, listen to the importance and use of zodiac signs and hora from the perspective of Jyotish-vedic astrology. Class 2 of 4 by Pandit Atul Krishna Das.
A quick overview of Jyotish-Vedic Astrology by Pandit Atul Krishna as part of Jyotish Series. Part 1 of 4. 2021. Learn about the importance of Jyotish, karma and its implication and impact, the qualifications of jyotishi or a vedic astrologer. How is astronomy interwoven into jyotish. You will hear about lunar calenders.
Create an altar, invoke the divine goddess in your altar with meditation and mantras. This is Chapter 7 of the book Ayurveda and the Feminine narrated by the writer herself-Monica B Groover. Ms Groover reads the Chapter 7 of this book, inviting you to join her in this invocation, creation and journey of meditation, mantra and invocation.
Learn about the 10 opposing qualities or 20 gunas in Ayurveda. The world is made up of 5 mahabhutas or elements. Each of these mahabhutas-space, air, water, fire and earth have qualities. If you are a pitta, then you will have qualities of fire and water. This is a part of a class by Monica Groover, author of Ayurveda and the Feminine.
The origin story of Ayurveda has all the ingredients of a Superhero blockbuster-with demons (asuras) and devas (angels). A mountain many times the size of mount Everest, and a snake so large that it could be wrapped around it (Vasuki). The avatar of the giant turtle incarnation called Kurma, one of the ten incarnations of Sri Bhagavan Vishnu appearing and super superpowers exhibited by Sri Vishnu and Shiva (drinking of an entire ocean of poison). Pandit Atul Krishna talks about Ayurveda, how Brahma passed this knowledge to a whole brigade of devas and eventually it reached earth. And, he also talks about the advent of deity of Ayurveda Sri Dhanavantari, who appeared at the end of the churning of the ocean. Enjoy!
If you have been listening to our vedic astrology or Jyotish series by Pandit Atul Krishna, this is the session#4 published on. November 4, 2020.
Previous session links below
- Session 1
- https://anchor.fm/narayana-ayurveda/episodes/Introducing-Vedic-Astrology-Jyotish-eg0qui
- Session 2
- https://anchor.fm/narayana-ayurveda/episodes/Jyotish-Session-02-with-Pandit-Atul-ei40v1
- Session 3
- https://anchor.fm/narayana-ayurveda/episodes/Pandit-Atul-answers-Jyotish-Q-and-A-Grahas--Planets-and-Predestiny--ej2l8k
Where did yoga originate? What is the meaning of yoga? What do the ancient texts of yoga-like Shandilya Upanishad or gheranda Samhita or Bhagavad Gita say about the eight limbs or classifications of the yoga process?
Listen to actual class audio from Narayana Ayurveda and Yoga Academy where we discuss the eight limbs of yoga as given in different ancient Sanskrit texts.
Why is Sanskrit important for a student of Ayurveda? Our Ayurvedic texts were written in Sanskrit using the Devanagri script and in rhyme, poetic form using certain metres. For example, Astanga hrdyam verses can be sung in anustupa metre. In India, people call it the dead language. Sanskrit is far from dead. It is essential to invoke higher power, angels (devatas), and has a practical aspect. I talk about the importance of Sanskrit and have mixed in some older invocation mantra podcast audio here as well. Here is the link to the student blog- http://sandiegocollegeofayurveda.com/sanskrit-importance-ayurveda-practitioners
I have coined a new word. Dravyology. What is Dravyology-It is the study of Ayurvedic Herbs, therapeutic minerals and substances. In Ayurveda, our herbs and therapeutic herbal medicines are called Dravya. Ayurveda uses minerals, rocks, resins, plants, animal products like ghee and honey etc in its herbs. It also uses energy like the energy of sun or moon, energy of the wind to empower herbs. Lets understand Dravyology and difference between Ayurvedic and Western herbalist.
There is so much information about Ayurveda on the Internet, not all of it is authentic. Where does it come from? From ancient books. Today, we will talk about one of these ancient texts and sing some verses from it. Ayurvedic Practitioners learn to sing verses from Ashtanga Hrdyam in order to memorize the concepts. Lets hear the story and the foundation principles of Ayurveda as mentioned in Asthanga Hrdyam along with English translation. We are singing it in the same style as Vishnu Sahasranamam.
How to combat stress in the time of Quarantine ? Stress is different in us womenfolk. How do we womenfolk deal with being moms, homeschoolers, cooks, working, and keeping sane? Monica Groover answers questions from Daniela, Ayurveda Doula and Dr. Mithun Baliga in our women support workshop on September 5, 2020. Tips from ancient texts.
- Download a copy
- Buy the book
- Watch the video
Grahas means to grasp. In Jyotish, we call the planets or stars Grahas. Why? What are these grahas? Some say they are a manifestation of Sri Visnu? How? Where is it written? And, last but not the least--what is this lunar nodes of Rahu and Ketu in Jyotish? This is a Q and A session with Pandit Atul, the Vedic astrologer or Jyotishi.
We have all watched martial arts movies--and learned about Yin/Yang symbol. Did you know both in Tao philosophy-Yin/Yang and Vedic Philosophy divine co-exists as both male and female at the same time?
Let's delve a little deeper into that.
The power or energy of divine is called Shakti. Pandit Atul talks about this "shakti" aspect of divine focusing on Sri Radha, on the appearance day-Radhashtami.
Why me? I am one of the good people. Why do bad things happen? Why did it have to happen to me? Where is God when that bad thing was happening. Our students ask us. our community asks us. So, Pandit Atul explains why bad things happen from a karmic and vedic perspective.
http://sandiegocollegeofayurveda.com/why-do-bad-things-happen-karma
Pandit Atul talks about how to heal ourselves spiritually and how to overcome all the disturbances in this dark age of Kali. So, what is this kali? Time is divided into a circle of Yugas or periods. The first yuga is Satayuga-filled with dharma. We are currently in the dark age of Kali according to Vedic literature, which is evident by the erosion of dharma, righteousness, and daily disturbances in our lives.
How can we overcome this? How do the ancient Vedic texts like Srimad Bhagavatam written by Sage Veda Vyasa advice us to do in this age of Kali-how do we stay above the muck. How do we go high, when they go low?
Learn Jyotish or Vedic Astrology Session 02 with Pandit Atul. Jyotish means the science of light, the science of luminaries. Moon, Mars, Venus all these planets have energies that affect us in various ways. Planets have an effect on us whether you believe it or not. Transcript available at this link.
https://naya-ayurveda.com/jyotish-podcast-2
Dr Aparna Dandekar gives the background story of Mahabharata why did Krishna speak the Bhagavad Gita? Why is it important to Yoga practitioners?
Hear the story of the appearance of Shri Krishna on the occasion of Janamashtami by Pandit Atul Krishna.
In Ayurveda, health begins from a balanced agni? Our mental and physical bodies are dependent on a balanced agni according to ancient Ayurvedic texts. Now, you are thinking what is this agni-shagni? Here is a quick introduction to agni in Ayurveda.
Ayurveda and women's health. Cultural differences that support women's health in eastern countries.
What effect does food have on our minds? What is the role of consciousness in cooking? What is meditative cooking? How does our consciousness help us in meditative cooking? Using a simple mundane task as cooking dinner can be meditation-what-you must be joking? No, hear Pandit Atul talk about cooking as a meditation.
The sounds of Devanagari-script of the devatas or angels. Even listening to this ancient language sounds gives mental and spiritual benefit. Sanskrit and Hindi are written using the Devanagari script. Pandit Atul teaching westerners how to sound out letters, vowels, and consonants. This is a 1-hour session.
This episode talks about chapter of Bhagavad Gita that describes- different types of entities with daivika (angelic), asurika (demonic), or vampiric (energy-sucking) qualities. Did you know that even Ayurveda talks about these qualities as kaya- different types of mind-body types?
What if some of these people with such qualities become a leader, a king, or a president of a country? What effect will that have on the people, and, citizens of the country? What does the Hindu Holy book-Bhagavad Gita say about this?
An interesting conversation about the current political climate, without naming names with pandit Atul Krishna and Manjulali.
A conversation with Pandit Atul Krishna about what is a Guru, how to seek a Guru, qualifications of Guru on the occasion of Guru Purnima-the day we celebrate our teachers and Gurus.
Pandit Atul krishna explains the difference between western and Vedic astrology. (Jyotish)
What is Jyotish, what are the planets or the grahas, what are aspects-what does this mean?
Our beautiful Ayurveda students and practitioners discuss how they introduce Ayurveda to the community, friends, family, and new clients. Whether at a dinner party, or, with a skeptic scientifist, the minute we start learning this new "easter" mystical modality, there are a lot of questions. "What you studying, Jane? asks your Aunt at the holiday dinner. What is this Ayurveda business, asks your Nurse friend? What do we say? Find out in this discussion.
People call Vastu the feng shui of India. However, Vastu is the vedic art of architecture, design and engineering that got condensed into what became Vastu today. I am talking about Vastu, Vastu Purusha- the entity that dwells in our house. His origin story from Siva, and, Vishvakarma-the divine architect and engineer. This podcast is an excerpt from a class at Narayana Ayurveda on Vastu principles. (I even talk about Thor and asgard--did the moviemakers look up Vastu for this city?)
This is an excerpt of the invocation chants from the book Ayurveda and the Feminine by Monica Groover. The chants have been sung and translations have been given afterwards. Listen to this podcast in the MORNING to get maximum benefit of the chants that have been sung.
Hear Pandit Atul and Manjulali discuss Chapter 17 of Bhgavad Gita, the three modes of Sattva, Tamas and Rajas and how it relates to Wicca, Dark Magic, Rituals, Goddess worship, Divine worship, and different diets.
We talk about lactovegetarian diet, six tastes, and what is considered fresh food?
Conversation with Pandit Atul Krishna about why is Bhagavat Gita a text for yoga, who is a yogi and other interesting gems about Yoga philosophy.
Invocation chants In my book, Ayurveda and the Feminine I have devoted an entire chapter to the actual invocation and the invocation mantras. My students and Ayurveda clients ask me all the time, hence it was time to talk about it. So, what are invocation chants? They are called mangalacaranam- literally translated as auspicious step or beginnings. So, I am talking about what are invocation chants, why and how we do it.
And, I demonstrate chanting of three different chants in this short and sweet podcast.
The script of this podcast is at this link.
Episorde art by my student Amy Eisenhower-Omholt.
Enjoy.
Monica B Groover