Acharya Shunya: Sovereign Self
Episode description
Acharya Shunya is a spiritual teacher and author. Her work focuses on nondual Advaita Vedanta, Ayurveda, and Yoga. She is the author of Sovereign Self: Claim Your Inner Joy and Freedom with the Empowering Wisdom of the Vedas, Upanishads, and Bhagavad Gita.
Acharya Shunya:
Website: https://www.acharyashunya.com/
Podcast Links:
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Definition of Sovereign Self
02:02 Acharya Shunya's Background and Perspective
05:16 Understanding the Role of a Guru
09:57 In-Person vs. Distance Learning
11:00 Adapting Ancient Traditions to Modern Contexts
13:56 The Relevance of Traditional Spiritual Teachings
23:18 The Impact of Spiritual Teachings
29:18 Balancing Freedom and Prescription
32:36 Finding Your Own Path
36:03 Authenticity as the Main Practice
39:03 Navigating Attachments
44:51 Healthy vs Unhealthy Attachments
50:26 The Importance of Awareness
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