Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the Knowledge of Reality. Dialogues on individuality and the true nature if “I,” happiness and peace, to whom the teaching is revealed, an experience and the Reality, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of the Avadhuta Gita and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 43.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on freedom from false attribution of the non-Self to the Self. Dialogues on the idea of departure from the Self, being transcendent of thought, non-appearance, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of the Avadhuta Gita and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 43.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on how the Self knows its own existence. Dialogues on the significance of “I,” Self-inquiry, what remains, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of the Avadhuta Gita and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 42.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the true nature of the Self. Dialogues on the intellect and Self-inquiry, spiritual progress and Knowledge, the fourfold sadhana, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of the Avadhuta Gita and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 41.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the Self and the not-Self. Dialogues on the witness, impersonal Truth, ideas and Brahman, Knowledge, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Adi Sankara’s Nirvana Shatkam and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 41.
Initial spiritual instruction is entirely in silence. Dialogues on the nonexistence of anything other than the Self, nonattachment, striving, the mind, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Adi Sankara’s Dasasloki and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 40.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on self-luminous Consciousness. Dialogues on spiritual striving, experience of the bodiless nature of oneself, the mind, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Dakshinamurti Varna-mala Stotram and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 40.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the nature of the Self, Brahman without another. Dialogues on Consciousness and deep sleep, forgetfulness and truth, sacredness and religious bhava, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Dakshinamurti Varna-mala Stotram and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 39.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the Knowledge of Brahman and Self-inquiry. Dialogues on detachment and the Self, misidentification, the ego and its delusions, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Dakshinamurti Stotram and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 38.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the immortality of the Self. Dialogues on causality, sound and silence, egolessness, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Dakshinamurti Stotram and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 38.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the self-knowing nature of Consciousness and Self-Knowledge. Dialogues on the true nature of Existence, the unreality of the ego and deep inquiry, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Dakshinamurti Ashtakam and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 37.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the ever-existent and self-existent nature of the Self. Dialogues on listening to the spiritual teaching, the knower, freedom from obstruction in Self-inquiry, and other topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Dakshinamurti Ashtakam and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 37.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the nature of the Self and the Knowledge of Reality. Dialogues on freedom from suffering, thoughts and the Self, identity and the devotee, and other topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Dakshinamurti Dhyanam and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 36.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the self-evident nature of the Self. Dialogues on the perfect fullness, individuality, the mind, freedom from thought, and other topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Gaudapada's Karika on Mandukya Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 36.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on Self-Knowledge and the inquiry into the true nature of Existence. Dialogues on the mind and maya, the Bhagavad Gita, when to inquire, difficulty in spiritual practice, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Gaudapada’s Karika on Mandukya Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 35.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on who one is and what is real. Dialogues on the four requisites and the desire for Liberation, the guru, work and the bodiless Self, states of mind, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Gaudapada’s Karika on Mandukya Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 35.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the Existence of the Self. Dialogues on single-mindedness and detachment, God and the Self, Existence and maya, approach to spiritual practice, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of the Mandukya Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 34.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the source and significance of “I.” Dialogues on being egoless, God, the nature of the seeker, inquiry and satsang, bhakti (devotion) and jnana knowledge, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of the Mundaka Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 34.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the bodiless, egoless nature of the Self. Dialogues on listening anew with humility, freedom from the mind, the body and the Atman, the spiritual opportunity, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of the Prasna Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 33.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the Self’s transcendence of thought. Dialogues on action and actor, freedom from misidentification, ignorance, extroversion and introspection, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of the Katha Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 33.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on what is real. Dialogues on steady knowledge, listening and inquiry, what needs to be done, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of the Katha Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 32.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on Self-Knowledge. Dialogues on freedom from the mentality of misidentification with the body, thinking and Self-inquiry, happiness and worldly attachment, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of the Katha Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 32.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the knower of Brahman. Dialogues on unmodified Brahman, the illusory nature of illusion, happiness and the desire to be secure, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of the Katha Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 31.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the Knowledge of true Being and what you consider yourself to be. Dialogues on discrimination, surrender and "my," deep inquiry and the source of belief, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of the Katha Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 31.
Initial spiritual instruction is silence. Dialogues on inward and outward, continuity of inquiry, detachment from thoughts, imagination and reality and other spiritual, topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of the Kena Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 30.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on what is eternal and Self-Knowledge. Dialogues on spiritual practice and steadiness, grace and practice, fascination and Self-Realization, happiness within and discrimination, and other spiritual, topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of the Kena Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 30.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on Self-Realization and the nature of the Self. Dialogues on the mind and Self-inquiry, constant deep Knowledge, the witness and Consciousness, freedom from misidentification with the body, discrimination, the universal perspective and what is important, freedom from worldly preoccupation, and other spiritual, topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of the Isa Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 29.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on who is absorbed in what by devotion and knowledge. Dialogues on Consciousness and Self-inquiry, Self-inquiry and activity, timeless Self-inquiry, the best loving help, and other spiritual, topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of the Avadhuta Gita and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 29.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on freedom from and the true essence of “I” and “my.” Dialogues on desire and nishkamya karma (desireless action), Self-inquiry and the three states, the return, and other spiritual, topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of the Avadhuta Gita and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 28.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the nature of Existence. Dialogues on bliss, the unreality of ignorance, inquiry into the “I,” and other spiritual, topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of the Avadhuta Gita and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 28.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the knowledge of the false assumption of the individual and the revelation of the true Beiing of the Self. Dialogues on whether or not Self-inquiry is difficult, freedom from misidentification with a body, and other spiritual, topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Brahmajnanavalimala by Adi Sankaracharya and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 28.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the peace of the Self. Dialogues on Self-inquiry, freedom from misidentification, and other spiritual, topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Brahmajnanavalimala by Adi Sankaracharya and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 28.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the ever-existent alone being real and one’s identity. Dialogues on Self-inquiry, inquiry and devotion, the destruction of ignorance, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Svarupanusandhanashtakam by Adi Sankaracharya and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 27.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the one Self of the nature of Being-Consciousness-Bliss. Dialogues on seeing the Self alone, thought, the knower and the three states, awareness and Consciousness, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Jivanmuktanandalahari by Adi Sankaracharya and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 27.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the nature of Self-Knowledge. Dialogues on inward and outward, awareness and the constant Consciousness, self-critical examination and the destruction of vasanas, depth and thoroughness in spiritual practice, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Jivanmuktanandalahari by Adi Sankaracharya and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 26.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on carefully instructed inner experience. Dialogues on spiritual experience, dream and waking, thought and inner experience, a declaration by Adi Sankaracharya about the power of the guru’s word quoted by Sasvati in the introduction to Self-Knowledge (by Nome), and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Gaudapada’s Karika on the Mandukya Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 26.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the Knowledge of the true nature of the Self. Dialogues on the nature of the inquirer, Existence-Awareness beyond the body and the mind, no problems, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Gaudapada’s Karika on the Mandukya Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 25.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the ever-existent nature of the Self. Dialogues on the Self-inquiry and perseverance, causality and Brahman, what should be read and joy, how to practice, transcendence of the body and mind, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Gaudapada’s Karika on the Mandukya Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 25.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the knowledge of the knower. Dialogues on egoless Knowledge, inner sensations and the goal of Self-Realization, no false definitions, Self-inquiry and Bhagavan’s grace, Consciousness free of repetition and differences, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Mandukya Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 24.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the significance of the mahavakya (great aphorism) ayam atma brahma (This Self is Brahman). Dialogues on the essence of inquiry to know the Self, the unreality of the ego, non-doer-ship and happiness, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Mundaka Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 24.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the peaceful happiness and uncaused nature of the Self. Dialogues on what is beyond causality, fixing the mind in the Self, transcendence of the senses, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Kathopanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 23.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on Self –Realization. Dialogues on nonidentification with the body, non-objective vision, dream and waking, other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Kathopanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 23.