REVEALING THE DIAMOND with Tiaga Prem

For more join Tattvas Yoga Studies program: tattvasyoga.com In this episode we discuss: Mother and the Father united the Gunas bind the body to the Immortal Self Sattva binds us to happiness + wisdom Rajas is passion arising from selfish desire + attachment Tamas is ignorance, apathy, laziness Sattva in charge when rajas and tamas are transformed Rajas prevails when Sattva is weak and Tamas is overcome Tamas prevails when S + R are dormant Sattva + wisdom / clarity / light in the body Rajas + selfish pursuits / greed Tamas + sloth, confusion, easily infatuated What does it mean to go beyond the Gunas - faith - connection with the Inner Guide What does it look like to go beyond the Gunas?Unmoved by the harmony of Sattvas no aversion when forces of the gunas are active (steady faith) remain impartial / undisturbed when the gunas fluctuate the Gunas moving is simply nature unfolding / move with the rhythm equal in pleasure and pain, praise and blame, kindness and unkindness clay and gold same - all god serve the God in All. - the eternal, unchanging, deathless, everlasting dharma

In this episode, we explore Chapter 13 of Bhagavad Gita and the Field and the Knower. Understanding Divine Mother, Nature and the Inner Knower Check out our Premium Content available now on Spotify. We will be exploring Yoga texts via this platform. For more on Tattvas Yoga Studies check out tattvasyoga.com

In this episode, we explore Chapter 12 of Bhagavad Gita and the Way of Love. Love as a Lifestyle. Love as the Guide and the Goal of Yoga Practice. Check out our Premium Content available now on Spotify For more on Tattvas Yoga Studies check out tattvasyoga.com

In this episode, Krishna reveals his Cosmic Self / Spirit to Arjuna.  This episode includes insights on Dharma, Purpose, The Dark Night of the Soul, Being a Student of Yoga and so much more. Workshops: Oct 2 11:30am at Yoga Union in Tsawwassen BC Oct 14-23 at Pranify in Kelowna Tattvas Yoga Studies Program online - tattvasyoga.com

Satsang with Sadhana Now - Sept 18 Upcoming Courses: Tattvas One Online Sept 23,24 in Victoria BC @Ma Yoga Sept 30 in Tsawwassen BC @Yoga Union Oct 14-23 in Kelowna BC @ Pranify Yoga Online Classes Start Sept 20th for more visit tattvasyoga.com In this episode we discuss: The Royal Path Jnana - Knowledge Vijnana - Experiential Knowledge Purification Faith The immature do not look beyond physical appearance vanity - causes suffering / karma of what’s in it for me Great Souls see Krishna in all Devotion - the Path of Love See the face of the Beloved in All I am the ritual and the sacrifice I am the medicine and the mantra Dhyana The technique I am the offering and the fire that consumes it . and the one whom it is offered to I am the Father, the Mother - the Grandparents of the Universe The Purifier The Syllable OM The Scriptures and the Vedas I am the Goal of Life The Inner Knower The True Friend Beg, Middle, and End Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva Saraswati - the Word / Creative Force Lakshmi - preserving force Kali - works with Shiva / transformer The womb The eternal seed Heat, Rain, Immortality and Death Seeing Krishna in All - Everything is provided Those who worship any form of God - are also worshipping me All faith and devotion - Even if people do not realize it The object of all devotion And the enjoyer of this love Those who fail to recognize my true nature aka their true nature must be reborn “Whatever I am offered in devotion with a pure heart – a leaf, a flower, fruit, or water – I accept with joy. 27 Whatever you do, make it an offering to me – the food you eat, the sacrifices you make, the help you give, even your suffering. 28 In this way you will be freed from the bondage of karma, and from its results both pleasant and painful. Then, firm in renunciation and yoga, with your heart free, you will come to me.” It’s not about being a believer or about following dogma It’s about embodying the energy and character of love - the vehicle is devotion - and the essence - the Love - that is Krishna - Christ Consciousness - call it what you will - the meaning of life Devoted in this way - one will never truly be harmed “All those who take refuge in me, whatever their birth, race, sex, or caste, will attain the supreme goal; this realization can be attained even by those whom society scorns. 33 Kings and sages too seek this goal with devotion. Therefore, having been born in this transient and forlorn world, give all your love to me. 34 Fill your mind with me; love me; serve me; worship me always. Seeking me in your heart, you will at last be united with me.”

Upcoming Courses:  Tattvas One Online Sept 23,24 in Victoria BC @Ma Yoga Sept 30 in Tsawwassen BC @Yoga Union Oct 14-23 in Kelowna BC @ Pranify Yoga Online Classes Start Sept 20th for more visit tattvasyoga.com In this episode we discuss: - Adibhuta, Adhidaiva, and Adhiyajya - The practice of remembering who you are, even in death - the Angel of Death - What is Meditation? - What does meditation have to do with "God"? - Self Realization - Ways of Remembering Who You Are - The Essence of the practices and why it's important Follow @tiagaprem on Instagram or email tiagaprem@tiagaprem.com

Join us at Ma Yoga in Victoria Sept 23/24 and at Union Yoga in Tsawassen Sept 30. Online programs are open - more info at tattvasyoga.com In this episode we discuss: Jnana and Vijnana 8 Aspects of Nature incl. 3 Aspects of Mind Prakriti and Purusha The 3 Gunas Devotional Practice / Bhakti Yoga Oneness / The One in All Rebirth / Immortality Attraction / Aversion / Liberation

TATTVAS Workshops  in North Vancouver July 8-10  REGISTER in Kelowna at Harbor House Yoga and Pranify. TATTVAS Yoga Studies Program begins soon tiagaprem@tiagaprem.com for info Teacher Training Aug 1-12 REGISTER Enjoy Chapter 4 of Bhagavad Gita. These episodes will be available for a limited time. With love Tiaga Prem show notes: Krishna is eager to grant Arjuna knowledge of self or even a spiritual vision but Arjuna has been asking get me out of this mess - prayer life - have you experienced this kind of “spirituality” Krishna teaches him about rebirth and talks about how he has reincarnated to help humanity when dharma declines - many times forgetting who you are - primordial cause of disease verse 6-7 Vishnu - avatar - preserver of life - not mentioned The part in each of us that seeks to care for the whole You can experience this part in all by means of devotion The Self in All Verse 10,11 “Actions do not cling to me because I am not attached to their results,” he means, “Arjuna, actions do not cling to your real Self.” The Self in us is not touched by action; whatever we do, it remains unsullied. “Those who understand this” – about themselves – “and practice it live in freedom.”” Verse 19-21 - Anxiety, Action, and Devotion Compassion for all - comes through devotion The Beloved in All. True sustenance is service Verse 31 Guidance of the wise verse 34 And all have access 36 Lastly, he speaks to Arjuna about working through doubt. Arjuna has not surrendered. Continues to drag his feet. But Krishna does not abandon him. “You and I have passed through many births, Arjuna. You have forgotten, but I remember them all“ Verse 3 The Self is with you always God is with you always Rise in Faith! Practice Yoga! Read 39-41

TATTVAS Workshop in North Vancouver July 8-10  REGISTER Teacher Training Aug 1-12 REGISTER Enjoy Chapter 3 of Bhagavad Gita. These episodes will be available for a limited time. With love Tiaga Prem show notes: Knowledge is better than action (Arjuna repeats back to Krishna)(1) Jnana Yoga (contemplation on spiritual wisdom) and Karma Yoga (the practice of selfless service) Control of the senses via the mind / for selfless service - is the path for the spiritual aspirant Freedom comes via selfless service These are acts of God Serve the God in All When you do this you will be liberated from the notion of loss or gain Devotion to the supreme welfare of all (God will just do it - you are that!) Perform all work carefully with compassion happiness comes from within. our relationship with the inner knower, not the outside world. (17) I am not the doer. The Gunas are always in motion. I serve the One in All. (27,28) Attraction to pleasure and avoidance of pain (34) better to strive and struggle in one’s own dharma than to succeed in the dharma of another (35) Competition breeds fear and insecurity Warns of selfish desire and anger (rajas) Selfish satisfaction is the enemy of wisdom the senses are higher than the body (42) the mind higher than the senses above the mind the intuition above intuition the Atman Let the Atman be your guide (Oneness with God)

In this episode, we begin our exploration of the Bhagavad Gita - Chapter 1 New Episodes on the Gita, every Sunday in Season 5 of Revealing the Diamond with Tiaga Prem. Teacher Training on Salt Spring Aug 1-12. For more information on trainings and mentorship with Tiaga Prem check out tiagaprem.com Or follow Tiaga Prem on Instagram @tiagaprem You can email Tiaga Prem here tiagaprem@tiagaprem.com

Season 4 took us out of Canada and into Costa Rica...from there, overland to Panama, and finally to Mexico. We explored Addiction + Recovery, and a series on Yoga through the lens of Jesus and the teachings from the Sermon on the Mount. In this episode we recap the journey and share some insights into what we will cover in Season 5. Also featured in the show... Upcoming Teacher Training in Salt Spring Island. New Recovery Meetings. And the Tattvas program. For more info and to join the mailing list go to tiagaprem.com

Is Jesus an important figure?  Is his message outdated?  Is Jesus only for religious fanatics?  Can a secular society benefit from knowing what he taught and why?  Is his message similar to the sages of India and Tibet?   All this and more on this episode of Revealing The Diamond  Please subscribe to the show~     APPLY FOR MENTORSHIP  https://tiagaprem.systeme.io/sadhakamentorship         Meditate with Tiaga Prem:   https://insighttimer.com/tiagaprem      Study with Tiaga Prem: https://tiagaprem.com        To read Tiaga Prem's Articles, including this episode visit:   https://medium.com/@tiagaprem    or      https://tiagaprem.com/blog/                     Please follow Tiaga Prem on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tiagaprem/  and YOUTUBE  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt6HBiSeITD3qNsycQbtrMQ

Kundalini. Have you heard the word? What does it mean to you? In this episode, Tiaga Prem revisits his experience with Kundalini Yoga and what he has learned after an extended time away from the discipline. Please subscribe to the show~           Meditate with Tiaga Prem:   https://insighttimer.com/tiagaprem      Study with Tiaga Prem: https://tiagaprem.com        Please follow Tiaga Prem on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tiagaprem/

At the root of all spiritual traditions is one common factor. We explore this factor on this episode of Revealing the Diamond with Tiaga Prem. To meditate with Tiaga Prem check out https://insighttimer.com/tiagaprem For more videos and episodes https://www.youtube.com/c/RevealingtheDiamondwithTiagaPrem For more courses, classes https://tiagaprem.com New Episodes Every Friday.

Have you ever heard someone say "I'm spiritual, not religious..." What do people mean by this? Are they saying spirituality is better than religion? In this episode, we explore this question and what did Jesus mean when he said I came to fulfill the 'law'? Continuing our Study of the Sermon on the Mount.   Please subscribe to the show~           Join Fireside Satsang with Tiaga Prem Free to Join: https://reveal.circle.so/c/family-room/      Meditate with Tiaga Prem:   https://insighttimer.com/tiagaprem      Study with Tiaga Prem: https://tiagaprem.com        To read Tiaga Prem's Articles, including this episode visit:   https://medium.com/@tiagaprem    or      https://tiagaprem.com/blog/                     Please follow Tiaga Prem on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tiagaprem/

In this episode, we discuss how to deal with Haters and Gatekeepers... Haters are often people who are insecure and because of that insecurity seek to either place themselves above others or tend to diminish their own light, talent, love, etc and in doing so, tend to do the same to others. This is an ego issue. Gatekeepers are people who see themselves as morally superior to others. People who have had some kind of spiritual, social, cultural, religious awakening that has not yet matured. And so they falsely limit the growth of themselves and others by placing themselves above others. This is often done with good intent, yet is lacking in compassion/loving-kindness. Please subscribe to the show~           Join The Reveal Living Room with Tiaga Prem Free to Join: https://reveal.circle.so/c/family-room/      Meditate with Tiaga Prem:   https://insighttimer.com/tiagaprem      Study with Tiaga Prem: https://tiagaprem.com        To read Tiaga Prem's Articles, including this episode visit:   https://medium.com/@tiagaprem    or      https://tiagaprem.com/blog/                     Please follow Tiaga Prem on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tiagaprem/

Exploring the Life and Teachings of Jesus through the lens of Classical Yoga Practice / Philosophy. Please subscribe to the show~         Join The Reveal Living Room with Tiaga Prem Free to Join: https://reveal.circle.so/c/family-room/    Meditate with Tiaga Prem:   https://insighttimer.com/tiagaprem    Study with Tiaga Prem: https://tiagaprem.com      To read Tiaga Prem's Articles, including this episode visit:   https://medium.com/@tiagaprem    or      https://tiagaprem.com/blog/                   Please follow Tiaga Prem on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tiagaprem/

In this episode, we explore how to deal with toxic behavior in relationships.   This is Part 5 of our Sermon on the Mount Series...  Please subscribe to the show~         Join The Reveal Living Room with Tiaga Prem Free to Join: https://reveal.circle.so/c/family-room/    Meditate with Tiaga Prem:   https://insighttimer.com/tiagaprem    Study with Tiaga Prem: https://tiagaprem.com      To read Tiaga Prem's Articles, including this episode visit:   https://medium.com/@tiagaprem    or      https://tiagaprem.com/blog/                   Please follow Tiaga Prem on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tiagaprem/

In this episode, we explore what it means to be a Peace Maker.   This is Part 4 of our Sermon on the Mount Series...   Please subscribe to the show~         Join The Reveal Living Room with Tiaga Prem Free to Join: https://reveal.circle.so/c/family-room/    Meditate with Tiaga Prem:   https://insighttimer.com/tiagaprem    Study with Tiaga Prem: https://tiagaprem.com      To read Tiaga Prem's Articles, including this episode visit:   https://medium.com/@tiagaprem    or      https://tiagaprem.com/blog/                   Please follow Tiaga Prem on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tiagaprem/

In this episode, we explore Mercy as an essential ingredient for healing at this time on the planet. We also explore what it means to be Pure in Heart... This is Part 3 of our Sermon on the Mount Series... Here is the link to the Song Mercy Now by Mary Gauthier https://open.spotify.com/track/6684GUHy1jpyhJVzpz5OFr?si=cfd8e75683bb4364 Please subscribe to the show~       You can do more meditations with Tiaga Prem here:   https://insighttimer.com/tiagaprem  Join The Reveal Living Room with Tiaga Prem Free to Join: https://reveal.circle.so/c/family-room/  To study with Tiaga Prem head to:  https://tiagaprem.com    To read Tiaga Prem's Articles, including this episode visit:  https://medium.com/@tiagaprem    or      https://tiagaprem.com/blog/                 Please follow Tiaga Prem on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tiagaprem/