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Soundarya Lahari — Nada Jnana Sudha
Welcome to the mystical world of Soundarya Laharī, the crown jewel of hymns by the great Advaita philosopher, Sri Adi Shankaracharya. This unique podcast series explores the 100 verses praising the divine beauty of Goddess Lalitha Tripurasundari.
"Soundarya Laharī - Nāda Jñāna Sudhā" brings together devotion and knowledge in perfect harmony. Each episode unravels the multiple layers of this profound text - from mantras and yoga to poetry and supreme wisdom. Experience the union of Shiva and Shakti through in-depth explanations and meditative musical renditions.
Join us on this transformative journey as we delve into ancient wisdom accompanied by melodious chants, offering you a deep understanding and a soul-stirring experience of Soundarya Lahari's timeless teachings.
Episodes
129 episodes
Soundarya Lahari - Q&A - Session 32
Explore the depths of divine wisdom in Soundaryalahari shlokas 93, 94 and 95 in this thirty-second Q&A session. Sri Keshava Prasad will address some intriguing questions with valuable insights, unfolding new layers of understanding of these...
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Episode 129
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Shloka 95: Purarateh Antah - Raga Jyotiswarupini
Adi Shankara reveals a profound secret of devotion to worship the Mother in this ninety-fifth shloka of Soundaryalahari. She dwells within the innermost sanctum of Lord Shiva Himself, where duality dissolves. Devi’s worship is not meant for the...
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Episode 128
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21:58
Shloka 94: Kalankah Kasturi - Raga Hamsanandi
In the ninety-fourth shloka of Soundaryalahari, Adi Shankara envisions the moon as a divine cosmetic chest, filled with camphor, musk, and fragrant treasures, serving the adornment of the Divine Mother. Its phases reflect Her daily ritual, with...
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Episode 127
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21:56
Shloka 93: Arala Kesheshu - Raga Salagabhairavi
Adi Shankara portrays the Divine Mother as the embodiment of compassionate strength in the ninety-third shloka of Soundaryalahari. Devi’s karuna (divine kindness) shines in a reddish-crimson hue, Her wavy locks and tender smile reflect supreme ...
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Episode 126
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21:00
Soundarya Lahari - Q&A - Session 31
We invite you to join our thirty-first Q&A session with Sri Keshava Prasad, where we explore the shlokas 90, 91, and 92 of Soundarya Lahari in greater depth. Through meaningful dialogue and illuminating responses, uncover fresh perspectives...
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Episode 125
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40:04
Shloka 92: Gataste Manchatvam - Raga Shivaranjani
In the ninety-second shloka of Soundaryalahari, Adi Shankara turns from the Divine Mother’s form to Her majestic throne. The four great deities—Brahma, Vishnu, Rudra, and Ishvara stand humbly as the very legs of Her seat, while Sadashiva Himsel...
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Episode 124
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20:33
Shloka 91: Padanyasa Krida - Raga Madhuvanti
In the ninety-first shloka of Soundaryalahari, Adi Shankara envisions the Divine Mother’s graceful gait—so captivating that even royal swans stumble as they try to imitate Her steps. Each movement of the Mother’s lotus feet, adorned with gem-st...
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Episode 123
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20:06
Shloka 90: Dadane Dinebhyah - Raga Janaranjini
In the ninetieth shloka of Soundaryalahari, Adi Shankara expresses a deep desire, a wish that his very self may remain eternally absorbed at those sacred feet. He yearns to become like a bee, drinking the nectar of the Divine Mother’s lotus fee...
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Episode 122
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19:31
Soundarya Lahari - Q&A - Session 30
We invite you to join our thirtieth Q&A session with Sri Keshava Prasad, as we explore the shlokas 87, 88, and 89 of Soundarya Lahari in greater depth. Through meaningful dialogue and illuminating responses, uncover fresh perspectives and p...
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Episode 121
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44:48
Shloka 89: Nakhairnaka Strinam - Raga Vakulabharana
In the eighty-ninth shloka of Soundaryalahari, Adi Shankara praises the generosity of the Divine Mother’s lotus feet, which bestow riches (bhoga) and liberation (moksha) to all the living beings, unlike the heavenly wish-fulfilling trees,...
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Episode 120
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22:38
Shloka 88: Padam Te Kirtinam - Raga Kedaram
In the eighty-eighth shloka of Soundaryalahari, Adi Shankara questions how supremely delicate feet of Devi could ever be compared to the hard shell of a tortoise. He recalls the sacred moment during the wedding of Shiva and Shakti, when Shiva, ...
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Episode 119
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19:36
Shloka 87: Himani Hantavyam - Raga Hradini
In the eighty-seventh shloka of Soundaryalahari, Adi Shankara declares that the Divine Mother’s lotus feet surpass the beauty of ordinary earthly lotuses - unfading by night or snow. Bestowing prosperity and grace, Her feet grant highest blessi...
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Episode 118
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20:48
Soundarya Lahari - Q&A - Session 29
Explore the depths of divine wisdom in Soundaryalahari shlokas 84, 85 and 86 in this twenty-ninth Q&A session. Sri Keshava Prasad will address some intriguing questions with valuable insights, unfolding new layers of understanding of these ...
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Episode 117
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42:55
Shloka 86: Mrsha Krtva Gotra - Raga Andolika
In the eighty-sixth shloka of Soundaryalahari, Adi Shankara reveals the tender and divine love between Shiva and Shakti. He portrays a playful mischief where Devi lovingly strikes Shiva’s forehead with Her foot when the Lord utters another woma...
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Episode 109
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20:01
Shloka 85: Namovakam Brumo - Raga Varali
Adi Shankara adores Devi’s lotus feet, radiant with fresh alaktaka in the eighty-fifth shloka of Soundaryalahari. He portrays a divine “jealousy” of Lord Shiva Himself, revealing the supreme union of Shiva and Shakti - Consciousness and Energy,...
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Episode 115
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20:28
Shloka 84: Shrutinam Murdhano - Raga Kuntalavarali
In the eighty-fourth shloka, Adi Shankara extols the lotus feet of the Divine Mother. The Vedas crown Her feet as their crest-jewel, and Ganga purifies herself by washing them. With deep surrender, Adi Shankara longs for Her feet to rest upon h...
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Episode 114
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19:31
Soundarya Lahari - Q&A - Session 28
Thoughtful questions open the door to authentic spiritual transformation. In this twenty-eighth Q&A session, we examine the profound teachings of Soundarya Lahari shlokas 81, 82, and 83 with remarkable depth and understanding.For the...
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Episode 113
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51:51
Shloka 83: Parajetum Rudram - Raga Latangi
In the eighty-third shloka of Soundaryalahari, Adi Shankara envisions the Divine Mother’s thighs, feet and toe nails as Kamadeva’s tools—quivers, arrows, and tips of radiant power. Her beauty itself becomes the armory that conquers even the asc...
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Episode 112
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22:20
Shloka 82: Karindranam Shundan - Raga Brindavana Saranga
Adi Shankara praises the heavenly beauty and strength of Devi’s thighs and knees in the eighty-second shloka of Soundaryalahari. Her knees, firm from bowing in devotion to Lord Śiva, reveal the power of humility and surrender as the highest str...
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Episode 111
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22:16
Shloka 81: Gurutvam Vistaram - Raga Nagaswaravali
In the eighty-first shloka of Soundaryalahari, Adi Shankara marvels at the grandeur of the Divine Mother’s hips, attributing their vastness to a divine dowry from Her father Himalaya. Symbolising cosmic gravity and support, Her hips anchor all ...
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Episode 110
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23:41
Soundarya Lahari - Q&A - Session 27
We invite you to join our twenty-seventh Q&A session with Sri Keshava Prasad, where we explore the shlokas 78, 79, and 80 of Soundarya Lahari in greater depth. Through meaningful dialogue and illuminating responses, uncover fresh perspectiv...
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Episode 109
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39:45
Shloka 80: Kuchau Sadyah Svidya - Raga Behag
Adi Shankara beautifully portrays the cosmic Mother’s radiant bosoms and the three soft abdominal folds (trivalis) that act as divine bands of protection, in the eightieth shloka of Soundaryalahari. These lines symbolise the deep spiritual laye...
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Episode 108
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21:36
Shloka 79: Nisarga Ksheenasya - Raga Yagapriya
In the seventy-ninth shloka of Soundaryalahari, Adi Shankara marvels at the Divine Mother’s slender waist that bends under the weight of Her bosoms yet holds the universe in balance. This seeming fragility is in truth, the axis of creation, sus...
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Episode 107
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22:02
Shloka 78: Sthiro Gangavartah - Raga Divyamani
In the seventy-eighth shloka of Soundaryalahari, Adi Shankara portrays the Divine Mother’s navel as a whirlpool of the Ganga—still, infinite, and magnetic. This sacred space signifies the union of maternal and spiritual realms, representing a d...
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Episode 106
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21:36
Soundarya Lahari - Q&A - Session 26
Join us for an enriching twenty-sixth Q&A session with Keshava Prasad as we delve deeper into verses 75, 76, and 77 of Soundarya Lahari. Discover new layers of understanding this divine stotra offers to us through thoughtful questions and i...
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Episode 105
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37:48