Vivekachudamani 1 – The Glory of Human Birth and the Quest for Spiritual Freedom

The lecture was given by Swami Tattwamayananda on July 14 2018.
Verses: 1, 2, 3, 4, 11

-‘Viveka-chudamani’ as an introductory text on Advaita Vedanta.
-Advaita is the highest philosophy and the highest spiritual experience.
-The means and practices to reach that experience
-The uniqueness and privilege of human birth in contrast to the millions of species in creation
-Going beyond our physical nature
-Worshiping the senses without seeking the higher spiritual goal is spiritual suicide.
-Reflection and contemplation on the ‘Atman’, the Absolute spiritual reality is the only means for liberation.
-The purpose of all actions is the purification of the mind.

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