In the Saturday Vedanta Classes we are continuing the study of
Tattvabodhaḥ focuses on the jñāna yoga spiritual discipline, otherwise known as self-inquiry.
The Bhagavad Gītā is a complete and comprehensive textbook because it deals with karma yoga (the yoga of action), upāsana yoga (the yoga of meditation) and jñāna yoga (the yoga of ‘knowledge’).
Tattvabodhaḥ does not deal with karma yoga or upāsana yoga.
It focuses on jñāna yoga alone.
Tattvabodhaḥ is studied because it presents a specific method of self-inquiry. Like many other ‘spiritual’ textbooks, it introduces the student to many of the technical terms required for conducting this self-inquiry.
Any particular field has its own technical terms (in Sanskrit they are called paribhāśa śabdāḥ; in English we say jargon). Just as there are technical terms in medicine, law, science, music and cricket, one requires technical terms for the purpose of self- inquiry. In Tattvabodhaḥ, many of these technical terms are systematically presented and beautifully defined.
Therefore,Tattvabodhaḥ serves two purposes. It gives one the method of inquiry leading to self-knowledge, and lays out some of the technical terms to help the spiritual seeker gain that knowledge.
Śrī Svāmī Paramārthānanda Sarasvatī
Who is sharing knowledge in this module?
Sharada is a devoted and committed student and teacher of Vedanta (non dual teachings) and the Vedic Tradition, Master of Ceremonies & Vedic Chanting as well as the Founder of Be Woman Project. At this present moment, she is undergoing one of the most in depths sex, love & relationship coaching programs.
From an early age, Sharada was on the quest for Moksha, absolute freedom, which led her to India & Bali, seeking guidance & answers to the fundamental questions of life.
More than a decade ago, she found her revered teachers in the lineage of Swami Dayananda Saraswati and has since then been living in Bali & India studying the ancient teachings of the Vedas directly with her teachers. In her lineage, the study of the inner child, Jungian Psychology & devotional practices such as rituals is incorporated which also shines through in all her magical offerings.
Her background in Odissi Dance, a temple dance, Ayurveda, Tantra, the deep dive into ancient rituals, and the secrets of Devi 'the goddess' played a profound role in her own discovery of the sacred feminine; which was also the inspiration to start holding circles for women.
In the recent years, she has immersed herself deeply into natural fertility awareness, body literacy, sacred womb wisdom, womb yoga, holistic sex education as well as trauma release through breathwork & women’s psychology.
She is the creatrix of the Be Woman Project that today offers international women's circle facilitator courses that are based in the Vedic Tradition, incorporating a holistic and tantric approach to reclaiming one's own self-worth, a sense of belonging & returning to healthy integrated wellness that deeply honors all beings as sacred.
What is Vaidika Dharma?
"The purpose of gaining this self-knowledge,
as pointed out by the scriptures, is that
self-knowledge gives us freedom or Moksha
Purushārthaha – the highest goal called Moksha."
