JivaLive Arts TV Channel Launched
The Jiva Institute of Vedic Studies is pleased to introduce live channel called “JivaLIVE” offering hundreds of Dr. Satyanarayana Dasa’s video lectures on
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Philosophy
Questions & Answers
Qualities of the Jivas
Question: You seem to say that ananda is only in the svarupa-shakti. However the jiva shakti would not even be able to experience
Articles by Satyanarayana Dasa
The Necessity of Self-Discipline
By Satyanarayana Dasa: The purpose of Yoga is to quell the mind of all disturbing thoughts, and this is not possible without self-discipline.
Philosophy
Questions & Answers
Raganuga Bhakti not Inspired by Injunction
Question: I am confused about Jiva Goswami’s view of raganuga bhakti. It seems somewhat different from that of Rupa Goswami and Visvanatha Cakravartipad.
Articles by Satyanarayana Dasa
The Role of Entertainment in Vedic Life
By Satyanarayana Dasa: It is often thought that life in Vedic society was very austere, full of rules and rituals, with no value
Philosophy
Questions & Answers
Vedic Literature
Sakama Karma in Sastra
Question: Can you name references in sastra to sakama [action based on the desire for sense enjoyment] Answer: The reference for sakama karma,
Articles by Satyanarayana Dasa
Education for Intellect and Soul
By Satyanarayana Dasa: There’s an expression “the child is father to the man.” It simply means that, since a child grows to be