atma vision by Cyril Wohrer
Welcome to Atma Vision, a sacred space where, along with doing comparative theology, we see the world—and our life in it—through the lens of the sacred texts from the Krishna-Bhakti tradition (under the generic category of "greater Hinduism").
Your host, Cyril Wohrer (aka Chandra), is from Los Angeles. Based in Mayapur, India, he holds a Masters in the Study of Religion from Oxford University and is an ordained (brahmana) priest since 1997. He has been practicing and teaching the science of Bhakti-yoga for three decades. Let's deepen our faith together on the scientific path of devotion while living in today's world.
On the occasions of the birthday of Bhaktisidhanta Sarasvati Thakura (the guru of Srila Prabhupada), we hear his famous "sixty-four instructions," which inspire us to practice Krishna Consciousness with more determination and selflessness.
In this episode of Atma Vision, we delve into the connection between consciousness and war (Ukraine vs. Russia, or Israel vs. Palestine, for example). We visit one key verse from the Bhagavad Gita and two important verses from the Srimad Bhagavatam, one of them that makes the truth claim that devotion to a personal God guarantees the development of compassion for others.
In this episode of Atma Vision, we delve into the connection between Kali Yuga (and what is Kali Yuga) and the recommended process of chanting God's Holy Name. We look at five Bible verses, as well as a famous verse from the Srimad Bhagavatam, about the power of the Holy Name. We hear Rupa Goswami (16th century) telling us to keep on chanting, and we relish a passage from Kirk Franklin's song "Something about the Name Jesus."
Dans cet épisode d'Atma Vision, et avant le prochain festival de Radhastami le 23 Septembre 2023, nous examinons le thème de la "shakti" (énergie, puissance) interne de plaisir de Dieu, également connue dans l'école Chaitanya sous le nom de Shrimati Radharani, la déesse par excellence. En faisant des comparaisons avec la figure de la vierge Marie, nous montrons comment l'adorateur s'approche de Dieu par le biais de l'intercession compatissante de Sa puissance de plaisir divine et féminine (qu'elle ait un ethos maternel ou conjugal). Nous examinons un verset des Upanishads, un verset du Bhagavata Purana et un verset d...
In this episode of Atma Vision, and ahead of the upcoming festival of "Radhastami," we look at the theme of the internal pleasure potency of God, also known in the Bhakti tradition as Srimati Radharani. Making comparisons with the figure of Mary, we show how the worshiper approaches God via the compassionate intercession of His divine, feminine pleasure potency (whether having a maternal or conjugal ethos). We look at a verse from the Upanishads, a verse from the Bhagavata Purana and a verse from the Bhagavad-Gita, all relating to the person of Radharani. We also comment on a passage...
Dans cet épisode d'Atma Vision, nous abordons le thème du bonheur. Nous nous penchons sur trois versets du célèbre texte, la Bhagavad-Gita, qui décrivent trois catégories différentes de bonheur matériel ainsi que le bonheur spirituel, qui est décrit comme opérant au niveau de la conscience, au-delà du corps, de l'esprit et de l'intellect.
En este episodio de Atma Visión abordamos el tema de la felicidad. Analizamos tres versos del famoso texto, el Bhagavad-Gita, que explican tres categorías diferentes de felicidad material, así como la felicidad espiritual, que se describe como la que opera en el nivel de la conciencia, más allá del cuerpo, la mente y el intelecto.
In this episode of Atma Vision, we look at the theme of happiness. We look at three verses from the famous text, the Bhagavad-Gita, which describe three different categories of material happiness as well as spiritual happiness, which is described as operating on the level of consciousness, beyond the body, mind and intellect.
On this episode of Atma Vision, we address these questions, within the context of the greater, "Hinduism"-related, Krishna-Bhakti sacred teachings:
Dans cet épisode, nous discutons des questions suivantes, dans le contexte des enseignements scientifiques de l'"hindouisme", en particulier de la tradition de la Krishna-Bhakti :
Dans cette épisode, nous abordons la théorie du genre (changement de sex, identification, etc...) en regardant l'histoire du prince Sudyumna, qui se trouve dans le 1er chapitre du 9ème chant du fameux Bhagavata Purana.
In this episode of Atma Vision, we touch on the topic of gender identity through the story, found in the famous Bhagavata Purana, of Prince Sudyumna, who had his sex changed repeatedly throughout his/her entire life.
On this episode of Atma Vision, we look at Blessing Offor's 2022 song, "Believe," and we focuse on the theme of selfless love, making a comparison to Lord Chaitanya's famous prayer in which He prays only for selfless service (and not for material benefits, although God can and does "has our back.")
