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| Dharma in Practice - "Stand and Fight!" | 27 Mar 2026 | 00:27:27 | |
What teachings did God impart to a mighty warrior prince to lift him out of his existential crisis? "Dharma in Practice" is a series of talks given by world-renowned guru Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya which emphasizes how to practice the Vedic tradition in today's world. We are pleased to launch the Dharma Nation Podcast with this powerful installment. In this episode, Sri Acharyaji provides scriptural purport on Srila Prabhupada's translation of Bhagavad Gita (4.42) wherein Lord Sri Krishna commands Arjuna to "Stand and Fight!" and how this also applies to us in our own lives. Talk given November 18th, 2025 | |||
| Dharma in Practice - Manu's Principles of Success | 01 Apr 2026 | 00:29:48 | |
What sage advice has Manu, the first human, given about achieving success in both material and spiritual life? "Dharma in Practice" is a series of talks given by world-renowned guru Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya with an emphasis on how to practice the Vedic tradition in today's world. In this episode, Sri Acharyaji explains the principles of success as taught by Manu by providing scriptural purport on the Manava Dharma Shastra (4.159 / 2.10-11). Talk given November 4th, 2025 | |||
| Dharma in Practice - Attaining Liberation in the Supreme | 07 Apr 2026 | 00:28:46 | |
Through what process can we be finally be free of all suffering that we create for ourselves via illusory false-ego and achieve liberation in the Supreme? "Dharma in Practice" is a series of talks given by world-renowned guru Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya with an emphasis on how to practice the Vedic tradition in today's world. In this episode, Sri Acharyaji explains precisely how to achieve spiritual liberation and God-consciousness in accordance with Lord Sri Krishna's supreme teachings in the Bhagavad Gita (5.25). Talk given December 9th, 2025 | |||
| Dharma in Practice - What is Your Varna? | 02 Apr 2026 | 00:25:51 | |
What is the Varna System and how does it apply to us individually? "Dharma in Practice" is a series of talks given by world-renowned guru Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya with an emphasis on how to practice the Vedic tradition in today's world. In this episode, Sri Acharyaji provides explains various aspects of Varna. How is it tied to personality, karma and the three gunas? How does this system, understood from an orthodox perspective, radically differ from the warped perversion known as the caste system? All of this is authoritatively explained via scriptural purport to Lord Sri Krishna's supreme teachings in the Bhagavad Gita (4.13). Talk given November 11th, 2025 | |||
| Dharma in Practice - Yoga Psychology: Part 2 | 13 Apr 2026 | 00:27:02 | |
How does one approach the complex realm of psychology from a Yogic perspective? "Dharma in Practice" is a series of talks given by world-renowned guru Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya with an emphasis on how to practice the Vedic tradition in today's world. In this second installment, Sri Acharyaji continues his explanation as to how the psyche is analyzed via the Vedic tradition, along with its dynamic with the very soul itself. Here the solution of our existential problem of misidentification is given via scriptural purport to the Bhagavad Gita (6.5-7). Talk given December 23rd, 2025 | |||
| Dharma in Practice - Yoga Psychology: Part 1 | 11 Apr 2026 | 00:34:09 | |
How does one approach the complex realm of psychology from a Yogic perspective? "Dharma in Practice" is a series of talks given by world-renowned guru Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya with an emphasis on how to practice the Vedic tradition in today's world. In this first of two parts, Sri Acharyaji explains how the psyche is analyzed via the Vedic tradition, along with its dynamic with the very soul itself. Here the core diagnosis of our existential problem of suffering is thoroughly mapped out. Talk given December 16th, 2025 | |||
| Dharma in Practice - The Hierarchy of Devotion | 20 Apr 2026 | 00:26:17 | |
What are the primary intentions by which one turns to God, and which among them is supreme? "Dharma in Practice" is a series of talks given by world-renowned guru Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya with an emphasis on how to practice the Vedic tradition in today's world. In this episode, Sri Acharyaji explains the various categories of motivation by which individuals turn to God, culminating to the greatest of them all. All of this is elucidated via scriptural purport to the Bhagavad Gita (7.16-18). Talk given March 18th, 2026 | |||
| Dharma in Practice - The Mind as Vehicle | 27 Apr 2026 | 00:27:59 | |
How does our present state of awareness affect us throughout our life, even up to the moment of death? "Dharma in Practice" is a series of talks given by world-renowned guru Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya with an emphasis on how to practice the Vedic tradition in today's world. In this episode, Sri Acharyaji explains the powerful influence of mind and will in determining our trajectory in this lifetime as well as our destination after we quit the present body. All of this is elucidated via scriptural purport to the Bhagavad Gita (8.5-7). Talk given March 25th, 2026 | |||
| Dharma in Practice - The Cure for All Miseries | 04 May 2026 | 00:27:12 | |
How does one transcend the cycle of reincarnation, and what awaits us after we do so? "Dharma in Practice" is a series of talks given by world-renowned guru Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya with an emphasis on how to practice the Vedic tradition in today's world. In this episode, Sri Acharyaji provides scriptural purport to Bhagavad Gita (8.15-16) wherein Lord Sri Krishna describes the nature of the great souls who reach the end of all miseries and attain eternal residency in His transcendental realm, Vaikuntha. Talk given April 1st, 2026 | |||
| Dharma in Practice - "This Most Secret Wisdom" | 11 May 2026 | 00:29:45 | |
What are among the greatest of foes that each of us most conquer to attain God? "Dharma in Practice" is a series of talks given by world-renowned guru Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya with an emphasis on how to practice the Vedic tradition in today's world. In this episode, Sri Acharyaji dissects various illusory qualities that impede our spiritual progress, thus keeping ourselves trapped within the cycle of reincarnation (samsara). All of this is elucidated via scriptural purport to Lord Sri Krishna’s supreme teachings in the Bhagavad Gita (9.1-3). Talk given April 9th 2026 | |||
| Dharma in Practice - Material vs Spiritual Elevation | 18 May 2026 | 00:30:22 | |
What is even greater than achieving rebirth as a god in the material heavens? "Dharma in Practice" is a series of talks given by world-renowned guru Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya with an emphasis on how to practice the Vedic tradition in today's world. In this episode, Sri Acharyaji explains the differences between the two paths of Karma Kanda and Jnana Kanda in both practice and outcome. This is elucidated via scriptural purport to Lord Sri Krishna’s supreme teachings in the Bhagavad Gita (9.20-22) Talk given April 15th, 2026 | |||
| Dharma in Practice - Divine Equanimity | 25 May 2026 | 00:32:41 | |
What is perfect balance between equanimity and meritocracy on the spiritual path? "Dharma in Practice" is a series of talks given by world-renowned guru Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya with an emphasis on how to practice the Vedic tradition in today's world. In this episode, Sri Acharyaji explains God’s equanimity toward all souls in addition to our individual free will relationship to such. This is elucidated via scriptural purport to Lord Sri Krishna’s supreme teachings in the Bhagavad Gita (9.29-31) Talk given May 6th, 2026 | |||
| Dharma in Practice - Attributes of God Consciousness | 01 Jun 2026 | 00:27:17 | |
What are the qualities of one who has overcome material illusion and is absorbed in God Consciousness? "Dharma in Practice" is a series of talks given by world-renowned guru Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya with an emphasis on how to practice the Vedic tradition in today's world. In this episode, Sri Acharyaji explains the specific attributes of a devotee who is absorbed in the transcendent. This is elucidated via scriptural purport to Lord Sri Krishna’s supreme teachings in the Bhagavad Gita (9.34 / 18.65) Talk given May 13th, 2026 | |||
| Dharma in Practice - The Shining Lamp of Knowledge | 08 Jun 2026 | 00:26:40 | |
How can we overcome the darkness of ignorance? "Dharma in Practice" is a series of talks given by world-renowned guru Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya with an emphasis on how to practice the Vedic tradition in today's world. In this episode, Sri Acharyaji explains God’s grace in relation to our own efforts on the spiritual path. This is elucidated via scriptural purport to Lord Sri Krishna’s supreme teachings in the Bhagavad Gita (10.9-11) Talk given May 20th, 2026 | |||
| Dharma in Practice - Yoga as Spiritual Discipline: Part 1 | 15 Jun 2026 | 00:22:26 | |
How does the Yogic process help us to know our true selves as spirit soul? "Dharma in Practice" is a series of talks given by world-renowned guru Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya with an emphasis on how to practice the Vedic tradition in today's world. In this episode, Sri Acharyaji explains the process by which one can live as their true selves via the Yoga System. This is elucidated via scriptural purport to the Daksha Samhita (7.6-7) Talk given May 27th, 2026 | |||
| Dharma in Practice - Yoga as Spiritual Discipline: Part 2 | 22 Jun 2026 | 00:27:52 | |
How does the yogic process help us to know our true selves as spirit soul? "Dharma in Practice" is a series of talks given by world-renowned guru Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya with an emphasis on how to practice the Vedic tradition in today's world. In this episode, Sri Acharyaji explains the process by which one can live as their true selves via the yogic process. This is elucidated via scriptural purport to the Daksha Samhita (7.8-9) Talk given June 3rd, 2026 | |||
| Dharma in Practice - The Difficulty of Impersonalism | 06 Jul 2026 | 00:27:55 | |
How is worshiping the personal aspect of God superior to worshiping the impersonal aspect? "Dharma in Practice" is a series of talks given by world-renowned guru Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya with an emphasis on how to practice the Vedic tradition in today's world. In this episode, Sri Acharyaji explains the superiority of worshiping God via the personalist approach over worshiping His impersonal aspect. This is elucidated via scriptural purport to the Lord Sri Krishna’s supreme teachings in the Bhagavad Gita (12.5) Talk given June 17th, 2026 | |||
| Dharma in Practice - God's Personal Form | 29 Jun 2026 | 00:33:39 | |
How is worshiping the personal aspect of God superior to worshiping the impersonal aspect? "Dharma in Practice" is a series of talks given by world-renowned guru Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya with an emphasis on how to practice the Vedic tradition in today's world. In this episode, Sri Acharyaji explains the superiority of worshiping God via the personalist approach over worshiping Him in the impersonal approach. This is elucidated via scriptural purport to the Lord Sri Krishna’s supreme teachings in the Bhagavad Gita (12.2-4) Talk given June 10th, 2026 | |||
| Dharma in Practice - "The Swift Deliverer" | 13 Jul 2026 | 00:27:43 | |
What activities do we engage in for the cultivation of knowing God? "Dharma in Practice" is a series of talks given by world-renowned guru Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya with an emphasis on how to practice the Vedic tradition in today's world. In this episode, Sri Acharyaji explains the practices that a devotee engages in that allows for eventual liberation. This is elucidated via scriptural purport to the Lord Sri Krishna’s supreme teachings in the Bhagavad Gita (12.6-7) Talk given June 24th, 2026 | |||
| Dharma in Practice - The Ladder to Bhakti: Part 1 | 20 Jul 2026 | 00:21:55 | |
What practices constitute the spiritual journey leading up to the attainment of Bhakti Yoga? "Dharma in Practice" is a series of talks given by world-renowned guru Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya with an emphasis on how to practice the Vedic tradition in today's world. In this episode, Sri Acharyaji explains in descending order the gradual processes available to all levels of devotees to reach the highest perfectional stage of life: Bhakti Yoga. This is elucidated via scriptural purport to the Lord Sri Krishna’s supreme teachings in the Bhagavad Gita (12.9) Talk given July 1st, 2026 | |||
| Dharma in Practice - The Ladder to Bhakti: Part 2 | 27 Jul 2026 | 00:25:07 | |
What practices constitute the spiritual journey leading up to the attainment of Bhakti Yoga? "Dharma in Practice" is a series of talks given by world-renowned guru Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya with an emphasis on how to practice the Vedic tradition in today's world. In this episode, Sri Acharyaji explains in descending order the gradual processes available to all levels of devotees to reach the highest perfectional stage of life: Bhakti Yoga. This is elucidated via scriptural purport to the Lord Sri Krishna’s supreme teachings in the Bhagavad Gita (12.9-10) Talk given July 8th, 2026 | |||
| Dharma in Practice - The Ladder to Bhakti: Part 3 | 03 Aug 2026 | 00:31:44 | |
What practices constitute the spiritual journey leading up to the attainment of Bhakti Yoga? "Dharma in Practice" is a series of talks given by world-renowned guru Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya with an emphasis on how to practice the Vedic tradition in today's world. In this episode, Sri Acharyaji explains in descending order the gradual processes available to all levels of devotees to reach the highest perfectional stage of life: Bhakti Yoga. This is elucidated via scriptural purport to the Lord Sri Krishna’s supreme teachings in the Bhagavad Gita (12.11-12) Talk given July 15th, 2026 | |||
| Dharma in Practice - The Endeared Devotee: Part 1 | 10 Aug 2026 | 00:32:42 | |
How can we align ourselves to achieve perfect union with God? "Dharma in Practice" is a series of talks given by world-renowned guru Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya with an emphasis on how to practice the Vedic tradition in today's world. In this episode, Sri Acharyaji explains the various qualities that a Vaishnava devotee cultivates which makes them very dear to God. This is elucidated via scriptural purport to the Lord Sri Krishna’s supreme teachings in the Bhagavad Gita (12.13-14) Talk given July 22nd, 2026 | |||