Welcome to Episode 164 of The Daily Vedantic - a free, repeating 2-year course in Advaita Vedanta rooted in the timeless wisdom of the Upanishads. Start with Episode 1 or jump into today’s reflection from wherever you are.
This course is designed as a repeating cycle: a simple, modern, daily practice that builds clarity, discipline, and understanding over the course of 2-years. New episodes drop everyday.
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• Vedanta Academy online lectures from the ashram:
https://elearning.vedantaworld.org/
• Vedanta Treatise, the book that may change everything for you:
https://www.amazon.com/Vedanta-Treatise-Eternities-Parthasarathy-swami/dp/9381094160/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0
• The No Nicknames Gita:
https://www.amazon.com/nicknames-Bhagavad-Gita-James-Beshara/dp/B0CVK6X991
• The Essence of Christ:
https://www.amazon.com/Essence-Christ-His-Message-Oneness/dp/B0F46FKW1H
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Episode Summary:
In this episode of the Daily Vedantic, the reflection centers around the theme of expectations and disappointment. Through poignant anecdotes and philosophical insights, the host dives into the root cause of disappointment: mismanaged expectations. Drawing from the timeless wisdom of Advaita Vedanta, listeners are guided to embrace the reality of life's opposites and transcend the delusion of seeking permanent happiness in the mundane world. With a focus on finding peace and bliss beyond expectations, this episode offers profound insights for those on a spiritual journey seeking deeper understanding and fulfillment in life.
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