Ananda Marga Dharmacast

We look at the various approaches that yoga uses in the pursuit of becoming one with God. Bhakti (devotion) is the best path according to Shrii Shrii Anandamurti, and this podcast is based on his essay “Pleasing the Lord” which is part of his book “Ananda Vacanamrtam Part 1” The video versions of this podcast […]

What is the ultimate goal which we are searching for? Dada Vedaprajinananda looks at this question using Shrii Shrii Anandamurti’s discourse on this subject.

The Criteria of a Guru is what we are discussing today. What is the role of a real guru in spirituality? What qualifications must a guru have? We look at this based on a discourse of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti.

Dada Vedaprajinananda looks at the various stages that yogis, mystics and spiritual aspirants may experience on their way to oneness with the Supreme Being.  This talk is based on a discourse of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti in Ananda Vacanamrtam Part 23

This episode is based on a discourse by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti. We look at how a person can develop from trying to satisfy physical needs and psychic needs to the point of walking on the spiritual path.

Dada Veda looks at this question from the perspective of yoga meditation and mysticism. The video version of this episode is on YouTube

Should we pray to God to ask for something for ourselves or for others? Can we pray for the welfare of others? Dada Vedaprajinananda gives his opinion based on the teaching of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti.

Dada Vedaprajinananda points to the yogic code of conduct, the principles of yama and niyama, as a key component in creating an ideal society.

We look at the role of supernatural powers in the history of spirituality and in the development of all spiritual seekers.

The secret of meditation, which has been called, the greatest secret of the universe, is to always remember that the Supreme Consciousness is always watching you. This podcast explains how this can be done.

Can there be a just God if there is so much suffering in this world. How can we reconcile this? We look at this issue and also explore the law of action and reaction (karma)

What happens when we die and what happens afterward? Is there a heaven and is there a hell? We explore these questions using the philosophy of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti, and the yogic concept of karma and reincarnation as guidelines. For more information about the philosophy underlying this episode see the writings of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti […]

There is one Supreme Being but this Supreme One is addressed with many different names.  For spiritual practice it is best to stick to one of them.

Does God reside in a distant heaven, or is the Supreme Being right here among us? In this episode we look at this question  from a philosophical and personal perspective.

2500 years ago Buddha outlined the steps needed to live an exemplary life. We look at that path from the viewpoint of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti’s more recent talks on that subject, and see what we would is needed to achieve spiritual success in life.

In this episode Dada Vedaprajinananda (aka Dada Veda)  looks at the process of action and reaction and suggests how we can use this knowledge to improve our lives. A video version of this episode can also be found on YouTube.

We can overcome fear by developing our inner strength through spiritual practice (meditation).  In this podcast we look at the Yogic means to overcome fear and obstacles.

Auto-suggestion (what we think and tell ourselves) and outer-suggestion (the messages that our surroundings give us) play a big role in shaping our destiny. With simple meditation techniques you can take control of this process. This podcast explains how it works and how you can do it. If you want to get personal instruction in […]

In this episode we will look at what yoga is and how it can help us to  achieve the goal of our life. This podcast is based on a video with the same title.  The video is located here:

When is the right time to do an action? When is the best time to do an auspicious action? These questions are addressed in this episode of the Dharmacast pod cast series.