Ananta Introduces Readings from the Ashtavakra Gita (Day 1) - 27th September 2016

Name: Ananta Introduces Readings from the Ashtavakra Gita (Day 1) - 27th September 2016
Uploaded: 2016-09-27
Duration: 7 min 39 s
Description: Ananta begins a series of readings from the Ashtavakra Gita, exploring the direct path to self-realization and the dialogue between Sage Ashtavakra and King Janaka.

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Ananta introduces the Ashtavakra Gita, highlighting it as a relentless, one-pointed dialogue that triggers self-realization by bypassing moral rules and self-improvement in favor of an 'advaitic jam session' between Guru and disciple.

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The Ashtavakra Gita is pure because it is relentlessly one-pointed, aimed solely at triggering self-realization.

People often want 'Janaka-style enlightenment'—to be a king and be free, without losing their worldly attachments.

The text is a dialogue where the disciple quickly realizes his nature, leading to a high-level spiritual exchange.

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