The vidya that reduces the samsāra ocean to but a notion here is called Bhūmā vidya. It is described as Brahman -the cause of the manifest universe and as the truth of oneself which is free of name, form, attributes and any adjectives.

Bhūmā - a new word is introduced in this episode. A synonym to Ātma, the meaning of bhūmā  is explained in this verses as sukha -infinite happiness born not of viṣayānanda but of Brahmānanda. The similarities and crucial difference between sleep and mokṣa is also explained.

The same level of happiness enjoyed by manuṣya to hiraṇyagarbha is enjoyed by a brahmanistha who is akāmahata - not not hijacked by desires. Sankaracharya points out that as vairagya increases akāmahata also increases which leads to Brahmānanda (ananda of the Self).

Free from being enslaved to the happiness derived from the objects of desire, a jñānī is ever contented being established in his/her svarūpa.

Not satisfied with mere meditation on names as Brahman, Narada wants to know if there is anything greater than names. To this Sanatkumara gives an elaborate explanation. listen to find out more.

The whole jagat is nothing but a series of cognition of word and its meaning, and not knowing the content of it gives rise to suffering. Sanatkumara advises Narada to meditate upon the name as Brahman so as to resolve duality and be free from suffering. listen to learn more.

Nārada presents to Sanatkumāra an exhaustive list of everything he has studied, but despite of it, he says, he still does not know the Self.  He has heard great persons say 'tarati śokamātmavit'- only those who know the Self are able to overcome sorrow, however, he still suffers.

In this episode, Swaminiji expounds in detail the meaning behind the two Shanti mantras associated with this upanishad. We are then introduced to Narada, who despite being erudite in the shastras seeks and approaches  Sanatkumara, the teacher.

Listen to this 10 part episode from Chandogya Upanishad chapter 7, where Swaminiji explains the meaning of Shokam Taratyatmavit. Narada says to Sanatkumāra  ‘True, I have learned much, but I know only the word meaning. I do not know the Self. Sir, I have heard from great persons like you that only those who know the Self are able to overcome sorrow. I am suffering from sorrow. Please take me across the ocean of sorrow.’ 

Listen to Swamini's New Years blessings for everyone. 

The final qualification in the six pack of Samadi Shatka Sampatti is Samādhānam, which is the other component of Śrāddha.    

Why is Śrāddha one of the most important qualification without which self knowledge cannot be gained? Listen to find out!

Uparama and Titiksha, the next qualifications in the six pack of Samadi Shatka Sampatti is explained in this episode.  

Dama, the second qualification in the six pack of Samadi Shatka Sampatti is explained beautifully as being appropriate responses in different situations.

The third qualification called Samadi Shatka Sampatti is a pack of six qualifications, the first qualification Śama is explained in this episode.

In this episode, Swaminiji expounds on one of the most important qualification Mumukṣutvam- a desire for freedom from saṃsāra, for the study of Vedanta Shastra.

Continuing with the fourfold qualification, sādhana-catuṣṭayam required for gaining self-knowledge, this episode expounds on the meaning and importance of vairāgya.

In this series Swaminiji will be expounding on the fourfold qualification, sādhana-catuṣṭayam required for gaining self-knowledge. This episode talks about the need for Vivēka - discernment between what is real (nitya) and unreal (anitya).