The discussion delves into the tension between worldly life and spiritual aspiration. Partho explains that outer renunciation is unnecessary; what’s essential is inner detachment from ego, desire, and the illusion of control. Drawing on the Gita, Partho quoted that it presents work, relationships, and daily life as expressions of inner truth, where the seeker acts selflessly and harmoniously, dissolving the divide between the inner and outer worlds.

The conversation between Partho and Kunal explores the idea that "no one dies," drawing from spiritual teachings, especially from Hindu philosophy and the Bhagavad Gita. Partho emphasizes that death is not the end but a transition of the atma, and grieving creates attachment that hinders the soul's departure. The discussion between the former and the latter encourages living with awareness, practicing self-inquiry, and forming a relationship with the divine long before the final moment arrives.

Partho and Kunal discuss the journey of self-realization through dialogues between a husband and wife, inspired by the Upanishadic tradition. This talk is inspired by a new write-up (to be released in the future) by Partho, on distilled "atmagyaan". It emphasizes that understanding the self cannot be achieved through thought, speech, or intellect alone but through direct experiential knowledge. Patho explains that the mind, senses, and conditioning veil the truth, and it’s through purifying the intellect - "buddhi" that one can dissolve illusions and realize the self as pure awareness. The conversation by the former uses metaphors like the sea and waves to explain how one’s true identity is always the Self.00:00 Trailer00:06 Introduction to Atma Gyan series and its importance03:32 The question of self-realization05:35 The role of mind and senses in understanding reality09:29 The mind’s constructs and the metaphor of the mirror14:49 Waves and sea analogy18:36 The knower vs. the known paradox22:52 Realization changes one’s worldview dramatically24:08 World - a Construct of Consciousness 27:28 Analogy of dream is a dream 30:01 Final thoughts on illusion, & waking up from false realities

This dialogue explores the challenges seekers face in spiritual practice, from external distractions to deep-rooted karmic patterns and the central knot of ego—the “I” thought. Partho explains how true progress comes from dissolving this doership, realizing life as a play, and recognizing oneself as an instrument rather than the actor. The conversation explores liberation, detachment, and the transition from worldly attachments to higher awareness, culminating in the experience of awakening as a blissful completeness that transcends loneliness and need.00:00 Trailer00:06 Theme of obstructions in Sadhana02:28 Sources of difficulties: Conditioning, Karma, or Environment05:09 "I" as the central knot of Ego07:08 The deepest knot: ego and the “I-not”12:01 Life as a play: acting without identification16:53 Waking up: Dissolving Doership 20:18 Walk out as a free will 21:56 Infinite possibilities beyond the play 26:38 Losing interest in worldly pursuits29:57 No loneliness in awakening: Light, Bliss, and Completeness

In this profound conversation, Partho discusses the concept of the 10th Vishnu avatar—Kalki—not as a future male warrior, but as a feminine embodiment already present on Earth. Interpreting evil as spiritual immaturity rather than moral crime, the talk between Kunal and Partho redefines the Kalki avatar as a cosmic force meant to elevate consciousness. Drawing from Sri Aurobindo and The Mother’s evolutionary vision, they argue that true transformation lies not in fixing systems, but in awakening the spirit through divine grace and higher awareness.

This conversation between Partho and Kunal explores the deep connections and perceived differences between Buddha’s teachings and Vedanta. The dialogue emphasizes how the Buddha’s approach aligns with Vedantic inquiry and cautions against superficial interpretations of concepts like “no-self”. Ultimately, Partho revealed that it calls for inner experience over intellectual debate, urging seekers to go beyond categories and directly realize the truth within.

This conversation between Kunal and Partho explores a key challenge spiritual seekers face: losing interest in knowledge, memory, and intellectual engagement as one deepens into inner awareness. It examines the shift from a “modern mind” to a surrendered, witnessing consciousness that flows with the universe. The dialogue touches on karmic momentum, the nature of reactions, and higher faculties like the gnostic mind. Partho states examples from Sri Aurobindo, the Mother, and divine avatars, which illustrate how divine action and spiritual transformation transcend ordinary human faculties.

This podcast between Kunal and Partho, highlights the radical, non-intellectual spiritual transmission of this chapter of Ashtavakra Gita. The dialogue between Ashtavakra and Janaka is framed as a profound consciousness-to-consciousness exchange, not merely philosophical instruction. Drawing parallels with Ramana Maharshi, Sri Aurobindo, and modern neuroscience, Partho explores the limits of sensory reality and the urgent need for rewiring the brain to grasp such distilled spiritual truths.

In this insightful dialogue, the speakers, Partho and Kunal, explore how seekers can live meaningfully while aspiring toward the realization of the psychic being — the inmost divine self. They delve into Sri Aurobindo’s Integral Yoga, emphasizing deep self-observation, surrender, detachment, and cultivating peace through daily life. The discussion offers practical guidance on how to bring the psychic to the front even before full realization, by invoking divine will and practicing equanimity (samata), stability (sthiti), and peace (shanti) in everyday situations.00:00 Trailer 00:06 Follow up on Integral Yoga & the Psychic01:38 Seekers on pursuing their life before realisation of Psychic 06:31 Deep Self Observation 08:26 What makes us restless? 10:11 Fear, and Desire - Roots of Restlessness11:22 Cultivating Detachment and a Psychic Attitude14:17 Offering Everything to the Divine Within18:32 Equanimity (samata), Stability (sthiti), and Peace (shanti)20:28 Practical Application in Daily Situations25:51 "Divine Knows" 29:21 Falling in Love with the Psychic

Dive into one of the most radical teachings of the Ashtavakra Gita: you are the all-pervading, blemishless, self-luminous consciousness by Partho and Kunal. In this discussion, Partho elaborates how we mistakenly identify with body and mind due to conditioning, and how true knowledge dissolves the illusion. If you’re seeking clarity on Vedanta’s most subtle truths, this is the episode you need to watch!

In this deep dive into the Ashtavakra Gita, speakers Partho and Kunal explore the nature of the Self (Atman) as the eternal, detached witness—actionless, desireless, and all-pervading. Using analogies like waves on the ocean and virtual reality headsets, Partho explains Vedantic principles like apparent reality (Mithya), reflected self (Abhasa), and non-duality, guiding listeners toward the recognition of the Self beyond perception and identification.

This thought-provoking conversation explores a Vedantic shloka that states: “One who considers oneself free is free; one who considers oneself bound is bound.” But who is thinking .. freedom from what?

Through reflections on shraddha (deep belief), spiritual freedom, and the illusion of worldly reality, the speakers delve into the nature of bondage, self-perception, and the layers of ignorance that obscure the atman.

The discussion highlights that liberation is not just positive thinking but a deep-rooted inner conviction — a lived truth rather than superficial affirmation.

This podcast explores Sri Aurobindo’s Integral Yoga, which extends the teachings of the Gita into a transformative spiritual path. Partho explained that at its core is the realization of the psychic being—the divine presence within each person. Emphasizing the psychic being as key to human evolution, the discussion between Partho and Kunal stresses aspiration, inner quietude, and practical engagement over intellectual pursuits in spiritual growth.00:00 Trailer 00:06 Relevance of Integral Yoga 03:34 Realizing the divine within05:57 Evolution of consciousness through the psychic being08:10 The realization of the pure psychic consciousness09:48 Vision of a divine life in a divine body12:41 The relationship between Sri Aurobindo and the Mother14:48 Sri Aurobindo’s early realization of Brahman20:30 Explanation of the term "psychic being"22:12 "Psychic" over "Soul"23:54 Introduction to the Truth-Consciousness26:17 The first step: Realizing the psychic being28:06 Recommendations to realize the psychic 30:12 Living deeply, intensely, and quietly for psychic realization

This podcast explores key teachings from the Ashtavakra Gita, focusing on self-inquiry, the illusion of ego, and the nature of pure consciousness. Partho, using Vedantic analogies like the rope and snake, emphasizes that our suffering stems from identifying with the ego and the false notion of being the doer. He further states that true liberation comes from realizing the universe is a projection within consciousness and embracing one's true nature as blissful, detached awareness, beyond thought, intellect, and perception.00:00 Trailer 00:06 Recap of previous episodes00:57 Vedantic analogy of rope and snake 02:02 Establishing true identity as pure consciousness05:08 The serpent of egoism07:49 Burning the forest of ignorance08:42 Understanding Supreme Bliss13:34 How is universe imposed on consciousness? 17:13 Conviction without knowledge: Sharradha and Gyaan20:55 Nature of Janak’s intellect 22:30 Symbolism of Ravana’s 10 heads 26:09 Going deeper into physics and matter30:10 Future education and coming back to Vedanta

In this episode, the discussion centers around two key shlokas from the Bhagavad Gita that outline the yogi’s path to self-realization. Partho explained how Sri Krishna advises gradually withdrawing from worldly attachments using focused intelligence, ultimately resting the mind in the Self. Concepts like aparigraha (non-possessiveness), desirelessness, and akaki (being alone with oneself) are highlighted as essential steps in this inward journey toward union with the divine.00:00 Trailer 00:06 Shlok chanting 00:18 The Two Shlokas Chosen01:52 Solitude and Self-Mastery04:55 Desirelessness Beyond the Senses07:55 Shloka Verses 25 08:35 Step-by-Step Withdrawal from the World09:46 Establishing the Mind in the Self 13:17 Krishna to Arjuna on withdrawing senses 16:56 The Yogi’s State vs. The Path to Yoga19:17 Final Reflections & Takeaway

This podcast explores a key Mahavakya from the Bhagavad Gita, emphasizing that all beings, even the wise, are driven by their Prakriti—the interplay of the three gunas (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas). The discussion between Partho and Kunal moves toward discerning the Divine Will behind Prakriti, culminating in liberation. Partho talks about Sri Aurobindo’s Integral Yoga, which seeks not just realization but also the transformation of human nature through divine consciousness.00:00 Trailer 00:06 Shlok chanting 00:20 Segue into today’s Mahavakya02:15 Gunas of Prakrati 05:10 Power of the three Gunas 10:48 State of Highest Wisdom in the Gita12:40 Brahma Nirvana and Liberation from Nature16:48 Avoiding Conflicts in the Mahabharata 17:57 The Grand Symphony of the Gita20:22 Sri Aurobindo’s Integral Yoga25:28 Why Sri Aurobindo’s Yoga Becomes Primary

In this episode, Kunal and Partho explore the radical non-dual teachings of the Ashtavakra Gita, focusing on verses 5 to 7. Through the dialogue between Ashtavakra and King Janaka, they discuss the illusion of identity, the non-existence of caste, roles, and dualities like dharma-adharma, and the idea of being the eternal, unattached witness. Partho also states self-realization as the recognition that one is pure consciousness, beyond mind, matter, and all worldly constructs.00:00 Trailer 00:06 Shlok chanting - Verse 5 00:13 Recap of previous episodes01:20 Verse 5: "Belongingness"03:38 Shlok chanting - Verse 6 03:44 Verse 6: "Beyond dharma and adharma"05:54 Dharma in Bhagavad Gita vs Ashtavakra Gita10:34 Witnessing Consciousness15:00 Shlok chanting - Verse 7 15:06 Verse 7: "Misidentification of Bondage"20:02 Closing reflections

In this podcast, Partho and Kunal explore the core teachings of the Ashtavakra Gita, highlighting its radical simplicity and directness. Ashtavakra’s dialogue with King Janaka emphasizes self-realization over intellectual understanding, urging detachment from sensory and material identifications. The early verses alone offer the full essence of Vedanta: the self is not the body or mind, but pure consciousness. The conversation also touches upon the deeper spiritual implications of inquiry, surrender, and transcending worldly illusions.00:00 Trailer 00:06 Key aspects of Ashtavakra’s teachings02:22 Janaka’s Question to Ashtavakra on liberation04:01 What Is the Atma?05:20 Disidentification from the Material07:44 Ashtavakra's statement to Janaka 09:25 Radical approach to Ashtavakra Gita 10:49 Senses and Mind as Barriers14:12 Self-Inquiry as a practice 16:17 Meditative reading instead of Intellectual reading 18:37 Shlokas Reiterating the Core Message20:00 Academic approach & Janaka in Ramayana22:30 Kaliyug and cosmic method behind chaos

This podcast explores a significant Mahavakya from the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on the path to inner peace through detachment from desires and ego. The discussion between Kunal and Partho emphasizes living the Gita’s teachings in daily life, moving from intellectual understanding to deep self-inquiry. Partho further examines how transcending the "I, me, mine" mindset leads to spiritual growth. Towards the end, the speakers also discuss the challenges of renouncing desires while actively participating in the world, leading to true self-realization.00:00 Trailer 00:06 Mahavakya from Chapter Two: The Path to Desirelessness03:29 Living the Gita While Engaging in the World06:24 Breaking Down Ego: Recognizing Its Subtle Forms10:06 The Illusion of ‘Being Ego-Free’12:34 Thought of "I, Me, Mine" 16:46 Why Do People Struggle to Give Up Desires?19:25 Spiritual expansion of Consciousness 20:40 Necessary to Fulfill Desires Before Renouncing them?23:24 What Happens When One Transcends Ego & Desires?27:38 Embracing the Present

This podcast is the continuation of Mahavakyas of the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on the teaching where Sri Krishna urges Arjuna to see him in everything and surrender entirely. Kunal and Partho explore how devotion, knowledge, and action converge in true surrender. Partho further emphasizes the idea of complete self-giving as the highest form of devotion, leading to ultimate spiritual realization.00:00 Trailer 00:06 Sri Krishna’s teaching: "See me in everything"03:12 Understanding "Be My-Minded"07:40 Love as an analogy for divine surrender09:16 Analogy of Man Mana Bhava11:30 Intellectual understanding vs. experiential realization14:14 The power of stories and mythology in devotion17:09 Gyaan, Karma and Bhakti 20:01 Krishna’s presence within: essence of true devotion22:34 Human Understanding of Sacrifice24:51 Complete surrender to Krishna