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Pravrajika Divyanandaprana, a monastic member of Sri Sarada Math, is a renowned expert in the areas of Yoga-Vedanta. She has extensively studied the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda literature, the Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, Raja Yoga, Upanishads, and the Prakarana Granthas, along with their commentaries, and has a deep interest in the Brahma Sutras with Sankara's commentary, the works of Ramana Maharishi, and the Bhagavad Gita.
With her unique combination of knowledge in conventional sciences and traditional Yogic and Vedantic texts, Pravrajika Divyanandaprana has been lecturing across India since 2010, including prestigious institutes such as IIT-Madras, IIT-Delhi, IIT-Kharagpur, IIT-Mumbai, IIT-Kanpur, IISC Bangalore, Delhi University, Vivekananda International Centre, Ramakrishna Mission, Engineering and Medical Colleges in Mumbai, Pune, and Kolkata. She offers courses on Yoga-Vedanta every semester at IIT Delhi, which are also available on YouTube at IIT’s official channel: NRCVEE IIT Delhi.
Internationally, Pravrajika Divyanandaprana has traveled extensively to hold classes or deliver lectures at several universities in the US and Europe, including Princeton University, MIT, North Carolina State University, Duke University, Carnegie Mellon University, Seton Hall University, Purdue University, Loyola Marymount University, and many other Vedanta organizations. She has also traveled to South Africa, Ireland, Great Britain, UAE, and Canada for talks, lectures, and scriptural discussions.
Pravrajika Divyanandaprana is the editor of the English journal Samvit published from New Delhi and was the Principal of Nivedita Vidya Mandir School from 2014-2019. Mataji is also the author of the books 'Science of Happiness' and 'Self Discovery', both of which are available on Amazon.in. Currently, she is extensively working on Vedanta as the science of consciousness.
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Timestamps:
1:01 - Introduction to the concept of consciousness and the afterlife
1:28 - Discussing the journey of the subtle body after death
2:04 - Explanation of sukma shar and karma's influence
3:33 - The journey of the soul based on karma and sanskars
4:35 - How devotion impacts the soul's destination
5:24 - Understanding the realms (locas) of existence
6:11 - The significance of personality and desires in spiritual evolution
7:08 - The nature of enlightenment and awareness
8:02 - The experience of being present and aware in daily life
9:01 - Discussion on detachment and the story of Ramana Maharshi
10:45 - The difference between lower knowledge and the highest truth
11:01 - Exploring the concepts of free will and destiny
12:57 - The relationship between free will and higher power
13:55 - Importance of sagun sakar upasana in spiritual life
15:05 - The role of devotion in transforming the mind
16:32 - Advice for young people facing identity crises and relationship issues
17:00 - Awakened Mind and Relationships
Discussion on how an awakened yogic mind can influence relationships positively
20:08 - Various Forms of Addiction
Highlighting different forms of addiction, including social media and consumerism.
20:45 - Self-Realization and Happiness
The necessity of self-realization for true happiness.
21:05 - Committed Relationships
The importance of committed relationships for personal joy.
21:31 - Spiritual Knowledge and Mental Health
Stressing spiritual knowledge as essential for mental well-being.
22:01 - Introduction to Ashtavakra Gita
Insights into the Ashtavakra Gita and its teachings.
22:53 - Story of Ashtavakra
Overview of Ashtavakra's background and his philosophical insights.
23:27 - Janaka and Ashtavakra's Conversations
The significance of the conversations between Janaka and Ashtavakra.
24:01 - The Truth of Existence
Key teachings from the Ashtavakra Gita regarding our true nature.
24:40 - Witnessing Reality
Discussion on the witness state in waking and dreaming.
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