Events Centers: Center For Moksha Studies

The world is at unrest and unease. As we may observe to begin with, there is no peace, purity and balance in the world order. The struggle for dominance over another is more acutely manifested. There is new struggle to protect oneself from the insecurity from the other.

If we observe the life of animals, the carnivorous animals have only one job to do, is to find the food, but for herbivorous animals there are two jobs to do – protect oneself from the carnivorous animals and find one’s food. But when it comes to the human beings, there are three jobs to do. First is to protect oneself from others, find whatever is necessary for living or survive and the most important is to protect oneself from oneself. But to protect oneself from oneself is a really task in the life, because from the childhood we have hurt ourselves knowingly or unknowingly. So, it is very important to learn to be calm and composed to handle or face any situation without being affected by internal or external desired or undesired situations. For which we need to have equilibrium of the mind.

In this talk, Swamini Sadvidyananda ji will explore ‘Samatvam’- the Hindu unique concept of equilibrium as enunciated in Bhagavad Gita.

This talk begins with a simple observation: highly capable people often struggle with meditation, while others find that the mind turns inward with relative ease—even after long breaks. Reflecting on this contrast led Sundar back to his early exposure to contemplative practice, and eventually to a contemporary analogy that occurred to him while charging his Tesla. The autonomous nature of Dhyāna, where attention begins to move inward on its own, struck him as closely resembling a self-driving system that no longer requires constant manual control. In the same moment, the idea of “lifetime charging” echoed Grace and the inner goal or direction implanted early on—forces that continue to support the inward movement long after they were first received.

Against this backdrop, the talk explores why meditation is universally difficult, drawing on the Katha Upaniṣad’s insight that the senses are factory-set to face outward. It then takes up a seldom-asked question—even among long-time practitioners: Can meditation be measured? This leads to Sundar’s original A-P-B Framework—Absorption, Peace, and Bliss—and its expression in the Meditation Monitor, developed through collaboration with AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude. The session concludes with a striking fulfillment of the Tesla metaphor, grounded in Śaṅkarācārya’s commentary on the famous “two birds” mantra of the Muṇḍaka Upaniṣad, where in two short sentences Śaṅkara draws the roadmap for the path of a Dhyāna Yogin.

In this talk, the Acharya will discuss how Devi is depicted as the ultimate principle in the Upanishads. Further he will will discuss the references to Devi worship in multiple Upanishads, especially in the Shakta Upanishads and key passages within the principal Upanishads such as the Kena, Mundaka, and Shvetashvatara Upanishads. The session will also highlight the importance of Devi Upasana in the pursuit of the Moksha Purushartha.

Adi Shankaracharya has packed tightly the entire Advaita Vedanta Jnana in the Dakshinamurthy Stotram. He presents the Ultimate Absolute Reality ,Para Brahman as being manifest in three forms : 1.Eshwara,2.Guru and 3.Atman or Paramatman simultaneously in the context of a praise of Dakshinamurthy in each of the Slokas of the Stotram.
The Oneness of all these above three is conveyed well.

By being established in the Jnana delivered through the Dakshinamurthy Stotram it is possible to achieve Liberation or Moksha in its full glory and grandeur of Self Realisation of Oneself with the Universe.

In this talk, Prof. CSR Prabhu will give a detailed introduction and an overview of the text.

The phrase “Jayatu Svaananda,” meaning “Victory to Inner Bliss,” reflects Ganesha’s role in guiding devotees toward spiritual fulfillment and inner peace. This talk will explore the profound mentions of Sri Svananda in the Shruti, Smriti, and Puranas, unveiling the sacred texts that have venerated his form and essence through time. It will delve into the diverse sampradayas of Ganapathi Upasana practiced across a Bharat, showcasing the regional traditions and spiritual lineages that uphold his worship. Additionally, the session will offer an immersive glimpse into the stutis—the devotional hymns and praises—that extol Ganesha’s virtues and blessings. From the playful child to the wise guardian, Ganapati is revered in myriad forms as the deity of auspicious beginnings, the protector of sacred knowledge, and the guardian of ancient tradition, reminding us that true success blossoms not from external conquests, but from the serene light of the awakened soul.

Indriya-nigrahaḥ is the mastery over the functioning of one’s sense organs. What drives a person’s indriyas are the compelling desires for worldly pleasures. When the indriyas function under the influence of instinctive thoughts, conditioned by fancies or cravings, the inner self—the sanctioning authority—has no real control over them.

True nigraha is the mastery of the buddhi (intellect) over the ways of the indriyas. It is when a person consciously and deliberately exercises choice over the functioning of the sense organs, guided by a well-formed value structure.

Yet, even such disciplined control is not the ultimate solution. Only Self-knowledge (ātma-jñāna) can truly liberate one from the hold of cravings for sense pleasures that shape and condition one’s patterns of thinking.

Thus, Indriya-nigrahaḥ becomes an essential preparatory step in the pursuit of Self-knowledge.

Acharyaa Revathi will shed light on different aspects of Indriya Nigraha.

The talk explores the life and spiritual legacy of Sri Shreedhara Swami Maharaj, a revered saint regarded as an incarnation of Dattatreya. Inspired by his Guru and the blessings of Samarth Ramdas, he traveled extensively to spread the message of Sanatan Vedic Dharma. The talk examines key events in his life and the philosophical depth of his teachings, highlighting how they illuminate core insights from Advaita Vedanta, DharmaShastra, and the Puranas. It also reflects on the relevance of his message for contemporary seekers.

Marriage in Sanatana Dharma is not a mere pact or contact, agreement or adjustment. It is intended to be a great samskaara, a threefold refinement that works at the levels of mind, speech and body; the individual, family and society; physical, emotional and intellectual needs. It is for this multilayered purpose, marriage in Sanatana Dharma is manifolded and variegated. Just by understanding the nature of marriage in Sanatana Dharma, one can realize the magnanimity of true Indian culture and its objective of universal well-being.

In this short, informal and introductory talk, a glimpse of Hindu marriage in its essential features will be explained.

In Sanatan Dharma, Surya is a very important diety. It is also known by names such as Aditya, Arka, Bhānu, Savitṛ, Pūṣan, Ravi, Mārtāṇḍa, Mitra, Bhāskara, Prabhākara, Kathiravan, and Vivasvat. The famous Surya Namaskara is basically a worship of the Sun.

In this lecture, Dr Omkar will enunciate upon the glory of this great deity of Radiance who touches every aspect and every form of life.