http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html en-us ℗ & © 2005 Hariharananda Mission West http://hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/rssSTM.xml Practical spirituality for busy people Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri An original and lively retelling of wisdom tales, riddles, humor, scriptures, etc. from the world's great religions and spiritual traditions, with a deep metaphorical interpretation in the tradition of the Kriya Yoga masters... and much more! An original and lively retelling of wisdom tales, riddles, humor, scriptures, etc. from the world's great religions and spiritual traditions, with a deep metaphorical interpretation in the tradition of the Kriya Yoga masters... and much more! Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri thebloggingmonk@gmail.com http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/images/stm_logo.gif http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html The Storytelling Monk's Podcasts 109 109 Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri This week: A Sufi definition; The Crocodile's Conundrum; Sir Gawain and the Green Knight; the Queen of Sheba's Riddle; The Lie of Truth. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20070108-Truth1.mp3 Tue, 9 Jan 2007 19:00:00 GMT 20:12 truth, falsehood, spiritual, master, guru, disciple, student, tale, wisdom, riddle, Salomon, king, challenge, conundrum, wit, humor, fool, solution http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#wisdomtales This week: A Sufi definition; The Crocodile's Conundrum; Sir Gawain and the Green Knight; the Queen of Sheba's Riddle; The Lie of Truth. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri This week: King Midas' Ears; Testing the Master; Choose Between Right and Right: Sage Satyavrata's Way Out, and Prophet Mohammad's Solution. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20070116-Truth2.mp3 Tue, 16 Jan 2007 19:00:00 GMT 12:13 truth, falsehood, spiritual, master, guru, disciple, student, tale, wisdom, riddle, Salomon, king, challenge, conundrum, wit, humor, fool, solution http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#wisdomtales This week: King Midas' Ears; Testing the Master; Choose Between Right and Right: Sage Satyavrata's Way Out, and Prophet Mohammad's Solution. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri This week: The Crow and the Coconut; The Shared Soup; The Missing Ax; Debunking Murphy's Law; Lucio the Fish; The Grasshopper's Hop. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20070123-Assumptions1.mp3 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 19:00:00 GMT 19:26 assumptions, assume, delusion, truth, realization, mistake, error, spiritual, master, guru, disciple, student, tale, wisdom, war, conflicts, comic http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#wisdomtales This week: The Crow and the Coconut; The Shared Soup; The Missing Ax; Debunking Murphy's Law; Lucio the Fish; The Grasshopper's Hop. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri This week: The Unbound Cow; Guru Nanak Waters his Fields; Guru Nanak Points his Feet in the Wrong Direction; The Merchant who Entrusted his Money to the Thief; The Tailor-Samurai. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20070130-Assumptions2.mp3 Tue, 30 Jan 2007 19:00:00 GMT 20:35 assumptions, assume, delusion, truth, realization, mistake, error, spiritual, master, guru, disciple, student, tale, wisdom, war, conflicts, comic http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#wisdomtales This week: The Unbound Cow; Guru Nanak Waters his Fields; Guru Nanak Points his Feet in the Wrong Direction; The Merchant who Entrusted his Money to the Thief; The Tailor-Samurai. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri This week: The Baal Shem Tov's Unauthorized Teachings; Concerned About Resisting the "Evil Urge"?; The Weight of One Eye. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20080603-JewishWisdom1.mp3 Tue, 3 June 2008 19:00:00 GMT 13:26 Jewish, mystical, wisdom tales, stories, Baal Shem Tov, Hasidism, Alexander the great, ego, eye, mastery, senses, evil, temptation, flesh, devil, misunderstanding, master http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#wisdomtales This week: The Baal Shem Tov's Unauthorized Teachings; Concerned About Resisting the "Evil Urge"?; The Weight of One Eye. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri This week, wisdom through humor: The Merchant's Business Prayer; The Cowherder's Innocent Prayer; The Man Who Forgot His Prayer Book; Rabbi Akiva's parable on preaching the Torah in times of danger; The Baal Shem Tov's parable on growing spiritually; The Ari's compassion for dumb animals and even stones. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20080617-JewishWisdom2.mp3 Tue, 17 June 2008 19:00:00 GMT 14:41 Jewish, mystical, wisdom tales, stories, Baal Shem Tov, Hasidism, Ari, Rabbi Akiva, rabbi, Torah, persecution, danger, integrity, safety, truth, growth, compassion, ego, master, innocence, corruption, humor http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#wisdomtales This week, wisdom through humor: The Merchant's Business Prayer; The Cowherder's Innocent Prayer; The Man Who Forgot His Prayer Book; Rabbi Akiva's parable on preaching the Torah in times of danger; The Baal Shem Tov's parable on growing spiritually; The Ari's compassion for dumb animals and even stones. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri This week: Tales about Self-Effort; Working out Knowledge by Ourselves; Finding Our Tune in God's Orchestra; Discovering the Joy of Selfless Service. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20080701-JewishWisdom3.mp3 Tue, 1 July 2008 19:00:00 GMT 13:46 Jewish, mystical, wisdom tales, stories, rabbi, Torah, scriptures, knowledge, self-effort, service, humbleness http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#wisdomtales This week: Tales about Self-Effort; Working out Knowledge by Ourselves; Finding Our Tune in God's Orchestra; Discovering the Joy of Selfless Service. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri This week: The Best Cradle; How the Farmer Learnt Detachment. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20080715-IndianAndBuddhistTales1.mp3 Tue, 15 July 2008 19:00:00 GMT 12:22 India, Buddha, buddhist, mystical, wisdom tales, stories, perfectionism, foolishness, ego, procrastination, attachment, detachment, misery, pain, duty, selflessness, service, guru, God. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#wisdomtales This week: The Best Cradle; How the Farmer Learnt Detachment. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri This week: Goddess Saraswati and the Gift of Knowledge; The Dream Wife; The Promise. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20080729-IndianAndBuddhistTales2.mp3 Tue, 29 July 2008 19:00:00 GMT 17:08 India, Saraswati, Buddha, buddhist, mystical, wisdom tales, stories, ego, attachment, desire, detachment, misery, pain, guru, God, knowledge, self-effort, work, study, karma, re-incarnation, promise, comfort, forgetfullness. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#wisdomtales This week: Goddess Saraswati and the Gift of Knowledge; The Dream Wife; The Promise. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri This week: How the Guru Helped the Opium Addict Overcame His Habit; The Monk and the Prostitute Who Died on the Same Day. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20080813-IndianAndBuddhistTales3.mp3 Wed, 13 August 2008 19:00:00 GMT 14:18 India, mystical, wisdom tales, stories, ego, guru, God, promise, comfort, disciple, addict, redemption, habit, self-discipline, correction, overcoming, monk, prostitute, heaven, hell, judgment, purity, impurity, mind, body. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#wisdomtales This week: How the Guru Helped the Opium Addict Overcame His Habit; The Monk and the Prostitute. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Tales on how God and Masters will do anything to save their devotees... http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20090113-CompassionateMasters1.mp3 Tue, 13 January 2009 19:00:00 GMT 11:17 India, mystical, wisdom tales, stories, ego, guru, God, promise, comfort, disciple, correction, monk, purity, impurity, mind, body, compassion, grace. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#wisdomtales Tales on how God and Masters will do anything to save their devotees. This week: Compassionate deafness; The Master Thief's Teachings; Baba Hariharananda's Ceaseless Compassion. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Tales on how God and Masters will do anything to save their devotees. This week: Passing the Light of Knowledge; The Teachings of Satan; The Zen master's duty; Mullah Nasruddin's deal. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20090127-CompassionateMasters2.mp3 Tue, 27 January 2009 19:00:00 GMT 12:14 India, mystical, wisdom tales, stories, ego, guru, God, promise, comfort, disciple, correction, monk, purity, mind, body, compassion, grace, knowledge, light, teaching, lesson, patience, satan, devil, self-righteousness, anger, power, Zen, master, duty, fright, deal, money, loan, profit, scheme. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#wisdomtales Tales on how God and Masters will do anything to save their devotees. This week: Passing the Light of Knowledge; The Teachings of Satan; The Zen master's duty; Mullah Nasruddin's deal. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Tales on how God and Masters will do anything to save their devotees. This week: The three conditions. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20090210-CompassionateMasters3.mp3 Tue, 10 February 2009 19:00:00 GMT 8:52 India, mystical, wisdom tales, stories, ego, guru, God, promise, comfort, disciple, correction, monk, purity, mind, body, compassion, grace, knowledge, light, teaching, lesson, patience, arrogance, dervish, silence, king, courtiers, singer, test, Daoud. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#wisdomtales Tales on how God and Masters will do anything to save their devotees. This week: The three conditions Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Tales on how God and Masters will do anything to save their devotees. This week: Who needs a massage?; The teachings of the servant; The ultimate chess game. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20090224-CompassionateMasters4.mp3 Tue, 24 February 2009 19:00:00 GMT 8:18 India, mystical, wisdom tales, stories, ego, guru, God, promise, comfort, disciple, correction, monk, purity, mind, body, compassion, grace, knowledge, light, teaching, lesson, patience, arrogance, unbeliever, Rabindranath Tagore, servant, Zen, depression, disillusion, chess, sword, concentration. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#wisdomtales Tales on how God and Masters will do anything to save their devotees. This week: Who needs a massage?; The teachings of the servant; The ultimate chess game. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 1 of a series of lectures on Islam. This week: The true meaning of Islam; the life of the Prophet Mohammad; the revelation of the Qu'ran. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20070206-Islam1.mp3 Tue, 6 February 2007 19:00:00 GMT 10:08 Islam, Prophet, Mohammad, Muslim, Jihad, holy war, Koran, Qu'ran, fanaticism, mysticism, Sufi http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#Islam Part 1 of a series of lectures on Islam. This week: The true meaning of Islam; the life of the Prophet Mohammad; the revelation of the Qu'ran. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 2 of a series of lectures on Islam. This week: Early preaching; the flight to Medina; the two subsequent divisions of Islam; Sufism. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20070213-Islam2.mp3 Tue, 13 February 2007 19:00:00 GMT 12:45 Islam, Prophet, Mohammad, Muslim, Jihad, holy war, Koran, Qu'ran, fanaticism, mysticism, Sufi http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#Islam Part 2 of a series of lectures on Islam. This week: Early preaching; the flight to Medina; the two subsequent divisions of Islam; Sufism. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 3 of a series of lectures on Islam. This week: The Five Pillars of Faith; the real meaning of jihad (holy war); Muslims beliefs; on idol worship. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20070220-Islam3.mp3 Tue, 20 February 2007 19:00:00 GMT 15:25 Islam, Prophet, Mohammad, Muslim, Jihad, holy war, Koran, Qu'ran, fanaticism, mysticism, Sufi http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#Islam Part 3 of a series of lectures on Islam. This week: The Five Pillars of Faith; the real meaning of jihad (holy war); Muslims beliefs; on idol worship. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 4 of a series of lectures on Islam. This week: Salient features of Islam and of the Muslim way of life. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20070227-Islam4.mp3 Tue, 27 February 2007 19:00:00 GMT 12:56 Islam, Prophet, Mohammad, Muslim, Jihad, holy war, Koran, Qu'ran, fanaticism, mysticism, Sufi http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#Islam Part 4 of a series of lectures on Islam. This week: Salient features of Islam and of the Muslim way of life. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 1 of a series of storytelling sessions on the wisdom of God's fools. This week, a few Mullah Nasruddin stories: Right Prescription, Wrong Time; Changing the Order; Return my Donkey or Else!; The Duck Soup; Never Bet Against Nasruddin! http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20070306-Idiots1.mp3 Tue, 6 March 2007 19:00:00 GMT 13:21 Mullah, Nasruddin, Muslim, mysticism, Sufi, wise, fool, idiot, wisdom, God, humor, joke, Nasreddin, Khoja, Hodja, Ch’ha, Joha, Toto, Malek, enlightenment, trickster http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#holyhumor Part 1 of a series of storytelling sessions on the wisdom of God's fools. This week, a few Mullah Nasruddin stories: Right Prescription, Wrong Time; Changing the Order; Return my Donkey or Else!; The Duck Soup; Never Bet Against Nasruddin! Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 2 of a series of storytelling sessions on the wisdom of God's fools. This week: The Miracle of the Buttered Toast; Am I Dying Doctor?; Judge Nasruddin; Anything you Want, my Son; Mullah's Age; The Rich Man's Funeral; How to Divide 17 Camels; The Battle of the Tall Tales; The Aquarium; I don't Like Spinach!; The Judge and the Potato; Fighting for What? Mullah Takes a Fall. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20070313-Idiots2.mp3 Tue, 13 March 2007 19:00:00 GMT 19:00 Mullah, Nasruddin, Muslim, mysticism, Sufi, wise, fool, idiot, wisdom, God, humor, joke, Nasreddin, Khoja, Hodja, Ch’ha, Joha, Toto, Malek, enlightenment, trickster http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#holyhumor This week: The Miracle of the Buttered Toast; Am I Dying Doctor?; Judge Nasruddin; Anything you Want, my Son; Mullah's Age; The Rich Man's Funeral; How to Divide 17 Camels; The Battle of the Tall Tales; The Aquarium; I don't Like Spinach!; The Judge and the Potato; Fighting for What? Mullah Takes a Fall. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 3 of a series of storytelling sessions on the wisdom of God's fools. This week: Nothing Changes with Age; The Donkey's Curse; The Mute. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20070320-Idiots3.mp3 Tue, 20 March 2007 19:00:00 GMT 8:08 Mullah, Nasruddin, Muslim, mysticism, Sufi, wise, fool, idiot, wisdom, God, humor, joke, Nasreddin, Khoja, Hodja, Ch’ha, Joha, Toto, Malek, enlightenment, trickster http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#holyhumor Part 3 of a series of storytelling sessions on the wisdom of God's fools. This week: Nothing Changes with Age; The Donkey's Curse; The Mute. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 1 of a meditative journey within the New Testament. This week: Return Again (song); Different revelations, different platforms; Structure of the New Testament; Teaching to the Inner Circle vs. to the Multitudes. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20070327-NT1.mp3 Tue, 27 March 2007 19:00:00 GMT 18:51 Jesus, Christ, New Testament, Bible, Old Testament, Tanakh, parables, disciple, master, secret teachings, inner circle, multitudes, revelation, Gospels, metaphorical interpretation, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#Christianity Part 1 of a meditative journey within the New Testament. This week: Return Again (song); Different revelations, different platforms; Structure of the New Testament; Teaching to the Inner Circle vs. to the Multitudes. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 2 of a meditative journey within the New Testament. This week: The disciples gather their field notes; Four Gospels, four teaching styles; The Gospel of Matthew, manual of knowledge; The Gospel of Mark, manual of action; The Gospel of Luke, manual of devotion. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20070410-NT2.mp3 Tue, 10 April 2007 19:00:00 GMT 16:12 Jesus, Christ, New Testament, Bible, Old Testament, Tanakh, parables, disciple, master, secret teachings, inner circle, multitudes, revelation, Gospels, metaphorical interpretation, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#Christianity Part 2 of a meditative journey within the New Testament. This week: The disciples gather their field notes; Four Gospels, four teaching styles; The Gospel of Matthew, manual of knowledge; The Gospel of Mark, manual of action; The Gospel of Luke, manual of devotion. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 3 of a meditative journey within the New Testament. This week: The Gospel of John, manual of mystical practice; The Logos. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20070417-NT3.mp3 Tue, 17 April 2007 19:00:00 GMT 9:32 Jesus, Christ, New Testament, Bible, Old Testament, Tanakh, parables, disciple, master, secret teachings, inner circle, multitudes, revelation, Gospels, metaphorical interpretation, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#Christianity Part 3 of a meditative journey within the New Testament. This week: The Gospel of John, manual of mystical practice; The Logos. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 4 of a meditative journey within the New Testament. This week: Meditation and Contemplation, East and West; The four steps of Lectio Divina. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20070424-NT4.mp3 Tue, 24 April 2007 19:00:00 GMT 8:22 Jesus, Christ, New Testament, Bible, Old Testament, Tanakh, parables, disciple, master, secret teachings, inner circle, multitudes, revelation, Gospels, metaphorical interpretation, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#Christianity Part 4 of a meditative journey within the New Testament. This week: Meditation and Contemplation, East and West; The four steps of Lectio Divina. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri This week: A general historical perspective on the Yoga Sutras; the "sutra" genre; Who was Sage Patañjali. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20080826-YogaSutras1.mp3 Tue, 26 August 2008 19:00:00 GMT 9:30 Metaphorical interpretation, sage, Patañjali, Yoga Sutras, Yoga, Vedas, history, India, sutra, scripture, Sanskrit http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#Yoga This week: A general historical perspective on the Yoga Sutras; the "sutra" genre; Who was Sage Patañjali. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 2 of a study on the most ancient scripture on yoga. This week: The metaphorical meaning of Sage Patañjali's miraculous birth; The structure of the Yoga Sutras. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20080909-YogaSutras2.mp3 Tue, 09 September 2008 19:00:00 GMT 12:27 Metaphorical interpretation, Patañjali, Yoga Sutras, Yoga, Vedas, history, India, sutra, scripture, Gonika, Shiva, Vishnu, Seshnag, Ananta, dance, ayurveda, Sanskrit, grammar, miraculous birth http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#Yoga This week: The metaphorical meaning of Sage Patañjali's miraculous birth; The structure of the Yoga Sutras. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri This week: Yoga Sutra 1, Chapter 1. The six different meanings of the word "atha" corresponding to the six desirable spiritual qualities. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20080923-YogaSutras3.mp3 Tue, 23 September 2008 19:00:00 GMT 14:01 Metaphorical interpretation, Patañjali, Yoga Sutras, Yoga, Vedas, history, India, sutra, Sanskrit, grammar, spiritual qualities, definition http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#Yoga This week: Yoga Sutra 1, Chapter 1. The six different meanings of the word "atha" corresponding to the six desirable spiritual qualities. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri This week: Yoga Sutra 2, Chapter 1. The definition of yoga. The four levels of consciousness. How to translate the untranslatable Sanskrit word "chitta". The metaphor of the blind mind, intellect, and ego as portrayed in the characters of the Mahabharata epic. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20081007-YogaSutras4.mp3 Tue, 07 October 2008 19:00:00 GMT 19:56 Metaphorical interpretation, Patañjali, Yoga Sutras, Yoga, Vedas, history, India, sutra, Sanskrit, grammar, definition, buddhi, ahamkara, manas, chitta, mind, blind, intellect, ego, I-maker, collective unconscious, memory, mind-stuff, King Dhritarashtra, Queen Gandhari, Duryodhana, perceived http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#Yoga This week: Yoga Sutra 2, Chapter 1. The definition of yoga. The four levels of consciousness. How to translate the untranslatable Sanskrit word "chitta". The metaphor of the blind mind, intellect, and ego as portrayed in the characters of the Mahabharata epic. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri This week: Yoga Sutra 2, Chapter 1 (continued). How to uncloud the four inner instruments—mind, intellect, ego and chitta—through mastery of the breath, as pointed out by the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20081031-YogaSutras5.mp3 Fri, 31 October 2008 19:00:00 GMT 9:16 Metaphorical interpretation, Patañjali, Yoga Sutras, Yoga, Vedas, history, India, sutra, Sanskrit, grammar, definition, buddhi, ahamkara, manas, chitta, mind, blind, intellect, ego, I-maker, collective unconscious, memory, mind-stuff, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, four inner instruments, breath mastery http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#Yoga This week: Yoga Sutra 2, Chapter 1 (continued). How to uncloud the four inner instruments—mind, intellect, ego and chitta—through mastery of the breath, as pointed out by the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri This week: The breath metaphor found in the episode of Jesus in the boat during the storm on Lake Tiberias. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20081111-YogaSutras6.mp3 Tue, 11 November 2008 19:00:00 GMT 8:44 Metaphorical interpretation, Patañjali, Yoga Sutras, Yoga, New Testament, Jesus Christ, disciples, faith, storm, lake Tiberias, boat, breath mastery, emotions, yoga, sutras, http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#Yoga This week: The breath metaphor found in the episode of Jesus in the boat during the storm on Lake Tiberias. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri This week: Yoga Sutra 3, Chapter 1. The goal of yoga is to see our own true nature. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20081125-YogaSutras7.mp3 Tue, 25 November 2008 19:00:00 GMT 11:13 Metaphorical interpretation, Patañjali, Yoga Sutras, yoga, emotions, vrittis, mind, thoughts, cessation, nature, identification, meditation, witness. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#Yoga This week: Yoga Sutra 3, Chapter 1. The goal of yoga is to see our own true nature. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri This week: The multiplying effect of the vrittis (mental modifications)—the "All for a Loincloth!" story. The difference between transpersonal (or depth) psychology and yoga. Can moksha (liberation) be attained through psychoanalysis? The foundation of liberation: abhyasa (constant practice) and vairagya (detachment). http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20081209-YogaSutras8.mp3 Tue, 9 December 2008 19:00:00 GMT 14:56 Metaphorical interpretation, Patañjali, Yoga Sutras, yoga, emotions, vrittis, mental modifications, vasanas, non-reaction, ego, vedanta, mind, thoughts, cessation, nature, identification, meditation, witness, freedom, transpersonal psychology, depth psychology, psychoanalysis, moksha, liberation, abhyasa, constant practice, vairagya, detachment, story, tale, teaching. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#Yoga This week: The multiplying effect of the vrittis (mental modifications)—the "All for a Loincloth!" story. The difference between transpersonal (or depth) psychology and yoga. Can moksha (liberation) be attained through psychoanalysis? The foundation of liberation: abhyasa (constant practice) and vairagya (detachment). Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri This week: All vrittis are based on desire. What is the last vritti which will extinguish all others. Realized masters are free from vrittis; they are only pure conduits for Divine Will. Why does yoga say, "Try to get the anger of your guru"? http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20081230-YogaSutras9.mp3 Tue, 30 December 2008 19:00:00 GMT 11:28 Metaphorical interpretation, Patañjali, Yoga Sutras, yoga, emotions, vrittis, mental modifications, vasanas, non-reaction, ego, vedanta, mind, thoughts, cessation, nature, identification, meditation, witness, freedom, moksha, liberation, divine will, conduit, channel, guru, correction, anger, desire, realized master. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#Yoga This week: All vrittis are based on desire. What is the last vritti which will extinguish all others. Realized masters are free from vrittis; they are only pure conduits for Divine Will. Why does yoga say, "Try to get the anger of your guru"? Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 1 of a KCBS interview of Paramahamsa Hariharananda in 1986 when Baba was 79 years young. A rare gem! This week, we hear Baba explain what is Kriya Yoga and the importance of yogic breath. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20070508-BabaInfinity1.mp3 Tue, 8 May 2007 19:00:00 GMT 12:38 Baba, Paramahamsa Hariharananda, Swami, Kriya Yoga, interview, radio, breath, technique, God, soul, God-realization, master, sound, light, vibration, realized, monk http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#interviews Part 1 of a KCBS interview of Paramahamsa Hariharananda in 1986 when Baba was 79-years young. A rare gem! This week, we hear Baba explain what is Kriya Yoga and the importance of yogic breath. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 2 of a KCBS interview of Paramahamsa Hariharananda in 1986. In this segment, Baba speaks on developing spiritual discernment, the effect of food and intoxicants on meditation, and the universal application of Kriya Yoga. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20070515-BabaInfinity2.mp3 Tue, 15 May 2007 19:00:00 GMT 8:45 Baba, Paramahamsa Hariharananda, Swami, Kriya Yoga, interview, radio, breath, technique, God, soul, God-realization, master, sound, light, vibration, realized, monk http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#interviews Part 2 of a KCBS interview of Paramahamsa Hariharananda in 1986. In this segment, Baba speaks on developing spiritual discernment, the effect of food and intoxicants on meditation, and the universal application of Kriya Yoga. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 3 of a KCBS interview of Paramahamsa Hariharananda in 1986. In this last portion, Baba speaks on treading the spiritual path, who is God, the social and personal benefits of calmness, and the practice of spirituality in the scientific age. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20070522-BabaInfinity3.mp3 Tue, 22 May 2007 19:00:00 GMT 8:22 Baba, Paramahamsa Hariharananda, Swami, Kriya Yoga, interview, radio, breath, technique, God, soul, God-realization, master, sound, light, vibration, realized, monk http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#interviews Part 3 of a KCBS interview of Paramahamsa Hariharananda in 1986. In this last portion, Baba speaks on treading the spiritual path, who is God, the social and personal benefits of calmness, and the practice of spirituality in the scientific age. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 1 of a series on how to differentiate between the shoutings of the ego and the quiet whisperings of the soul. In this first part we introduce the concept of Divine Grace and what spiritual masters do to awaken their students to it. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20071018-Grace_Deception1.mp3 Thu, 18 October 2007 19:00:00 GMT 9:49 Grace, God, soul, God-realization, master, deception, ego, non-sectarian, Krishna, Mahabharata, fanatic, lies, birthday http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#spiritualtips Part 1 of a series on how to differentiate between the shoutings of the ego and the quiet whisperings of the soul. In this first part we introduce the concept of Divine Grace and what spiritual masters do to awaken their students to it. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 2 of a series on how to differentiate between the shoutings of the ego and the quiet whisperings of the soul. In this second part we learn how Krishna used "divine deception" in the Mahabharata War to come to the rescue of his devotees... and how Baba Hariharananda helped those who have faith in him. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20071023-Grace_Deception2.mp3 Tue, 23 October 2007 19:00:00 GMT 12:22 Grace, God, soul, God-realization, master, deception, ego, non-sectarian, Krishna, Mahabharata, fanatic, lies, devotee, Paramahamsa, Hariharananda, Baba, faith, divine http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#spiritualtips Part 2 of a series on how to differentiate between the shoutings of the ego and the quiet whisperings of the soul. In this second part we learn how Krishna used "divine deception" in the Mahabharata War to come to the rescue of his devotees... and how Baba Hariharananda helped those who have faith in him. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 1 of a series on the art of speaking, listening... and knowing when to leave things unsaid. In this first part we discover how to listen to the master's silence more than to his words, and let it set us on fire. As Thomas Hardy said, "A man's silence is wonderful to listen to." http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20071030-SilenceAndListening1.mp3 Tue, 30 October 2007 19:00:00 GMT 10:19 God, soul, God-realization, master, ego, silence, talk, speech, lies, words, fire, listening, distortion, Baba, Hariharananda, Paramahamsa http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#spiritualtips Part 1 of a series on the art of speaking, listening... and knowing when to leave things unsaid. In this first part we discover how to listen to the master's silence more than to his words, and let it set us on fire. As Thomas Hardy said, "A man's silence is wonderful to listen to." Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 2 of a series on the art of speaking, listening... and knowing when to leave things unsaid. This week we examine the difference between outer silence and inner peace, and how the master "cooks" the disciples to perfection. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20071106-SilenceAndListening2.mp3 Tue, 06 November 2007 19:00:00 GMT 10:43 God, soul, God-realization, master, ego, silence, talk, speech, lies, words, fire, listening, distortion, noise, cook, Rumi, Baba, Hariharananda, Paramahamsa http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#spiritualtips Part 2 of a series on the art of speaking, listening... and knowing when to leave things unsaid. This week we examine the difference between outer silence and inner peace, and how the master "cooks" the disciples to perfection. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 3 of a series on the art of speaking, listening... and knowing when to leave things unsaid. This week we talk about the art of spiritual contentment. Example for children—the Birthday Gift. How the Master answered the question "What does it feel like to be enlightened?" The Three Reasons Why We Need To Go to School (humor). http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20071113-SilenceAndListening3.mp3 Tue, 13 November 2007 19:00:00 GMT 8:09 God, soul, God-realization, master, ego, silence, talk, speech, lies, words, listening, contentment, spiritual, Rumi, Baba, Hariharananda, Paramahamsa http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#spiritualtips Part 3 of a series on the art of speaking, listening... and knowing when to leave things unsaid. This week we talk about the art of spiritual contentment. Example for children—the Birthday Gift. How the Master answered the question "What does it feel like to be enlightened?" The Three Reasons Why We Need To Go to School (humor). Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 1 of a series on stress identification, interpretation and resolution. This week we talk about the difference between eustress (positive) stress and negative stress, and how the stress response is largely an unconscious choice. Story of how the racist woman gradually overcame her prejudice. How to see all difficulties as gifts, and how St Teresa of Lisieux could attain peace in the midst of the most intense suffering. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20071120-MonkandBusinessman01-StressMgmt1.mp3 Tue, 20 November 2007 19:00:00 GMT 17:44 God, soul, God-realization, master, ego, monk, businessman, stress management, eustress, choice, perception, racism, racist, prejudice, fear, conditioning, suffering, peace, St Teresa of Lisieux, cancer, death, option http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#stressbusiness Part 1 of a series on stress identification, interpretation and resolution. This week we talk about the difference between eustress (positive) stress and negative stress, and how the stress response is largely an unconscious choice. Story of how the racist woman gradually overcame her prejudice. How to see all difficulties as gifts, and how St Teresa of Lisieux could attain peace in the midst of the most intense suffering. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 2 of a series on stress identification, interpretation and resolution. This week we talk about unrealistic goals as a major cause of stress, and the need to abandon control — because we never had it in the first place! The Bhagavad Gita as the perfect manual of stress management. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20071127-MonkandBusinessman02-StressMgmt2.mp3 Tue, 27 November 2007 19:00:00 GMT 6:17 God, soul, God-realization, master, ego, monk, businessman, stress management, choice, perception, conditioning, option, unrealistic, goals, Bhagavad Gita, Arjuna, Krishna, yoga, control, self-abandonment, television, Hollywood, heroes, omnipotent, perfect http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#stressbusiness Part 2 of a series on stress identification, interpretation and resolution. This week we talk about unrealistic goals as a major cause of stress, and the need to abandon control — because we never had it in the first place! The Bhagavad Gita as the perfect manual of stress management. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 3 of a series on stress identification, interpretation and resolution. This week we talk about the body's physiological response to stress, and the three major sources of stress as identified by the yogic scriptures. Understanding and using the psycho-spiritual model of sattva, rajas, and tamas. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20071204-MonkandBusinessman03-StressMgmt3.mp3 Tue, 04 December 2007 19:00:00 GMT 12:57 God, soul, God-realization, master, ego, monk, businessman, stress management, yoga, sattva, rajas, tamas, sattvic, rajasic, tamasic, Herbert Benson, Relaxation Response, science, physiology, response, surrender http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#stressbusiness Part 3 of a series on stress identification, interpretation and resolution. This week we talk about the body's physiological response to stress, and the three major sources of stress as identified by the yogic scriptures. Understanding and using the psycho-spiritual model of sattva, rajas, and tamas. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 4 of a series on stress identification, interpretation and resolution. This week we corrolate yoga's three personality types—type T (tamasic, or dull), type R (rajasic, or passionate), and type S (sattvic, or harmonious)—with people's constitution: kapha (earthy and resilient), pitta (fiery and strong), and vata (airy and vivacious). The solution to eliminate stress as found in the Chhandogya Upanishad. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20071211-MonkandBusinessman04-StressMgmt4.mp3 Tue, 11 December 2007 19:00:00 GMT 8:30 God, soul, God-realization, master, ego, monk, businessman, stress management, yoga, sattva, rajas, tamas, sattvic, rajasic, tamasic, kapha, pitta, vata, Chhandogya, Upanishad, solution, Self, surrender http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#stressbusiness Part 4 of a series on stress identification, interpretation and resolution. This week we corrolate yoga's three personality types—type T (tamasic, or dull), type R (rajasic, or passionate), and type S (sattvic, or harmonious)—with people's constitution: kapha (earthy and resilient), pitta (fiery and strong), and vata (airy and vivacious). The solution to eliminate stress as found in the Chhandogya Upanishad. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 5 of a series on stress identification, interpretation and resolution. This week it's storytelling time! Swamiji and David trade wisdom tales on the theme of greed and desire. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20071218-MonkandBusinessman05-StressMgmt5.mp3 Tue, 18 December 2007 19:00:00 GMT 8:19 God, soul, God-realization, master, ego, monk, businessman, stress management, yoga, solution, Self, surrender, wisdom tale, story, greed, desire, envy, dissatisfaction, contentment, happiness, unhappiness, trap. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#stressbusiness Part 5 of a series on stress identification, interpretation and resolution. This week it's storytelling time! Swamiji and David trade wisdom tales on the theme of greed and desire. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 6 of a series on stress identification, interpretation and resolution. This week we make a distinction between the three types of stresses—natural, man-made, and mental, illustrated with several classic widom tales and examples from the life of Paramahamsa Hariharananda. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20071225-MonkandBusinessman06-StressMgmt6.mp3 Tue, 25 December 2007 19:00:00 GMT 13:30 God, soul, God-realization, master, ego, monk, businessman, stress management, Paramahamsa, Hariharananda, Baba, wisdom tale, story, greed, desire, envy, dissatisfaction, contentment, happiness, unhappiness, trap, perception, interpretation. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#stressbusiness Part 6 of a series on stress identification, interpretation and resolution. This week we make a distinction between the three types of stresses—natural, man-made, and mental, illustrated with several classic widom tales and examples from the life of Paramahamsa Hariharananda. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 7 of a series on stress identification, interpretation and resolution. This week we talk about practical solutions to eliminate and prevent these three types of stressors. Mahatma Gandhi's cardinal advice "You are never obligated to give an answer to a question"... illustrated by famous stories from the world scriptures. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/20080101-MonkandBusinessman07-StressMgmt7.mp3 Tue, 01 January 2008 19:00:00 GMT 13:20 God, soul, God-realization, master, ego, monk, businessman, stress management, Mahatma Gandhi, Mohammed, Islam, Hindu scriptures, truth, ahimsa, non-violence, satya, dilemna, solution, moral, creativity, hurry, patience, question, answer http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#stressbusiness Part 7 of a series on stress identification, interpretation and resolution. This week we talk about practical solutions to eliminate and prevent these three types of stressors. Mahatma Gandhi's cardinal advice "You are never obligated to give an answer to a question"... illustrated by famous stories from the world scriptures. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 8 and final of a series on stress identification, interpretation and resolution. This week we discuss the three types of business people: moral, amoral, and immoral. We also examine how stress emerges from a system of interlocking patterns. September 11 is for instance a symptom of a deep spiritual disease—religious hypocrisy, and a chance for inner cleansing. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20080108-MonkandBusinessman08-StressMgmt8.mp3 Tue, 08 January 2008 19:00:00 GMT 12:18 God, soul, God-realization, master, ego, monk, businessman, stress management, Islam, Judaism, moral, amoral, immoral, Christanity, America, September 11, religious hypocrisy, symptom, cure, cleansing, introspection http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#stressbusiness Part 8 and final of a series on stress identification, interpretation and resolution. This week we discuss the three types of business people: moral, amoral, and immoral. We also examine how stress emerges from a system of interlocking patterns. September 11 is for instance a symptom of a deep spiritual disease—religious hypocrisy, and a chance for inner cleansing. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 1 of a series on time management from a spiritual perspective. We begin by examining two different Greek words used in the Bible, both of which have been loosely translated as "time" in English: kronos (chronological time), and kairos (relational time). Why "time management" really means "desire management." http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20080122-MonkandBusinessman09-TimeMgmt1.mp3 Tue, 22 January 2008 19:00:00 GMT 09:34 God, soul, God-realization, master, ego, monk, businessman, time management, Bible, Greek, translation, kronos, chronological time, kairos, relational time, desire http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#timemanagement Part 1 of a series on time management from a spiritual perspective. We begin by examining two different Greek words used in the Bible, both of which have been loosely translated as "time" in English: kronos (chronological time), and kairos (relational time). Why "time management" really means "desire management." Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 2 of a series on time management from a spiritual perspective. This week: The true meaning of the Sabbath. Why are holidays and "time out" periods often so stressful. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20080205-MonkandBusinessman10-TimeMgmt2.mp3 Tue, 05 February 2008 19:00:00 GMT 10:48 God, soul, God-realization, master, ego, monk, businessman, time management, desire, Sabbath, holidays, planning, stress, entertainment, relaxation, time out, silence http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#timemanagement Part 2 of a series on time management from a spiritual perspective. This week: The true meaning of the Sabbath. Why are holidays and "time out" periods often so stressful. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 3 of a series on time management from a spiritual perspective. This week: Differentiating between essential and non-essential things and activities, according to the world's religions. Learning from children how to remain relaxed and happy. A review of what the great sages of various world religions define as being the most important thing in life. The example of the Peace Pilgrim. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20080219-MonkandBusinessman11-TimeMgmt3.mp3 Tue, 19 February 2008 19:00:00 GMT 17:20 God, soul, God-realization, master, ego, monk, businessman, time management, desire, essential, non-essential, children, Bible, Jesus, relaxation, happiness, sages, important, life, Peace Pilgrim, September 11, Mahavir, Yogananda. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#timemanagement Part 3 of a series on time management from a spiritual perspective. This week: Differentiating between essential and non-essential things and activities, according to the world's religions. Learning from children how to remain relaxed and happy. A review of what the great sages of various world religions define as being the most important thing in life. The example of the Peace Pilgrim. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 4 of a series on time management from a spiritual perspective. This week: A review of inspiring quotes on what is important in life and work. The concept of svadharma (one's assigned duty in life) and mindful living. Summary of the spiritual time management techniques covered so far. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20080304-MonkandBusinessman12-TimeMgmt4.mp3 Tue, 4 March 2008 19:00:00 GMT 12:18 God, soul, God-realization, master, ego, monk, businessman, time management, desire, essential, non-essential, important, life, mindfulness, Thich Nath Hahn, Einstein, Plato, Rama, Gandhi, Confucius, Thurksey Rimpoche, Abraham Lincoln, Hector Berlioz, perspective, Paramahamsa Hariharananda, Mother Teresa. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#timemanagement Part 4 of a series on time management from a spiritual perspective. This week: A review of inspiring quotes on what is important in life and work. The concept of svadharma (one's assigned duty in life) and mindful living. Summary of the spiritual time management techniques covered so far. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 5 and final of a series on time management from a spiritual perspective. This week: To know how to manage your time, it is important to know what is the final goal of life. A useful tool: the Buddhist practice of mindfulness—to always ask "Why?", about one's activities, thoughts, or words. "Out of evil cometh good"—faced with mounting stress and work load, employees and management have new opportunities to develop new processes, and grow personally and professionally. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20080318-MonkandBusinessman13-TimeMgmt5.mp3 Tue, 18 March 2008 19:00:00 GMT 10:02 God, soul, God-realization, master, ego, monk, businessman, time management, desire, Mahatma Gandhi, perception, medicine, work load, buddhism, mindfulness, http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#timemanagement Part 5 and final of a series on time management from a spiritual perspective. This week: To know how to manage your time, it is important to know what is the final goal of life. A useful tool: the Buddhist practice of mindfulness—to always ask "Why?", about one's activities, thoughts, or words. "Out of evil cometh good"—faced with mounting stress and work load, employees and management have new opportunities to develop new processes, and grow personally and professionally. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 1 of a series on empowerment from a spiritual perspective. To begin with, David presents an overview of the two basic types of companies——bureaucratic-centric, and empowerment-centric, and what it means in terms of customer satisfaction, time management, and employee performance. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20080401-MonkandBusinessman14-Empowerment1.mp3 Tue, 1 April 2008 19:00:00 GMT 10:17 God, soul, God-realization, master, ego, monk, businessman, empowerment, power, limits, boss, employee, subordinate, responsibility, coach, development, growth, budget, job definition, customer satisfaction, time management http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#empowerment Part 1 of a series on empowerment from a spiritual perspective. To begin with, David presents an overview of the two basic types of companies——bureaucratic-centric, and empowerment-centric, and what it means in terms of customer satisfaction, time management, and employee performance. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 2 of a series on empowerment from a spiritual perspective. Swamiji illustrates the difference between patriarchal contract and the empowering contract, and how to to delegate and empower, with quotes from the Scriptures and examples from ancient spiritual traditions. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20080422-MonkandBusinessman15-Empowerment2.mp3 Tue, 22 April 2008 19:00:00 GMT 10:02 God, soul, God-realization, master, ego, monk, businessman, empowerment, power, limits, boss, employee, subordinate, responsibility, coach, development, growth, budget, job definition, customer satisfaction, time management http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#empowerment Part 1 of a series on empowerment from a spiritual perspective. Swamiji illustrates the difference between patriarchal contract and the empowering contract, and how to to delegate and empower, with quotes from the Scriptures and examples from ancient spiritual traditions. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Part 3 of a series on empowerment from a spiritual perspective. Swamiji draws some analogies between religious and corporate structures: their rise and fall and transformation; the training and testing of leaders; how King Janaka tested his disciple Shakti. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20080506-MonkandBusinessman16-Empowerment3.mp3 Tue, 6 May 2008 19:00:00 GMT 11:40 God, soul, God-realization, master, ego, monk, businessman, empowerment, power, boss, employee, subordinate, responsibility, coach, development, growth, manager, guru, test, King Janaka, Shakti, leader. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#empowerment Part 3 of a series on empowerment from a spiritual perspective. Swamiji draws some analogies between religious and corporate structures: their rise and fall and transformation; the training and testing of leaders; how King Janaka tested his disciple Shakti. Swami Sarveshwarananda Giri Last part of a series on empowerment from a spiritual perspective. The metaphorical meaning of Moses' transformation from exiled shepherd to prophet. The new leader's role and vision. From stockholders to stakeholders. New directions and new questions. Business as one of the tools to manifest the kingdom of God. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/STM20080520-MonkandBusinessman17-Empowerment4.mp3 Tue, 20 May 2008 19:00:00 GMT 13:41 God, soul, God-realization, master, ego, monk, businessman, empowerment, power, boss, employee, subordinate, responsibility, Moses, prophet, leader, vision, stockholder, stakeholder, bottom line, holistic, business, kingdom of God, shareholder, greed, selfishness. http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/english/publications/podcasts/podcasts_index.html#empowerment Last part of a series on empowerment from a spiritual perspective. The metaphorical meaning of Moses' transformation from exiled shepherd to prophet. The new leader's role and vision. From stockholders to stakeholders. New directions and new questions. Business as one of the tools to manifest the kingdom of God. no