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In this Satsang, Swamiji gives a brief synopsis of Taittiriya Upanishad, before beginning the discussion of Bhriguvalli (the concluding section).

Shiksha Valli (the first portion) of the Upanishad contains disciplines for a seeker to help reduce the slavery of the mind to the world and become self-seated. It also discusses pronunciation and phonetics, the purpose of which is to make the mind focused, and attentive. Then the Upanishad speaks about various kinds of Upasanas, with the intention of making the divergent mind convergent and taking it to further subtler levels.

In the last section of Shiksha Valli, the Guru addresses the students departing after years of education under his tutelage and care. He urges them not to neglect or overlook any aspect of life—earning wealth, spending it righteously, sharing the wealth with the others and his own teacher, duty towards his family and progeny. Most importantly, the Guru repeatedly reminds them never to neglect svaadhyaaya (study about one’s own true identity or study of shastras) and Pravachana (deep reflection on the scriptures).

Brahmanandavalli discusses the model of creation and discusses the process of evolution of a human. By diligent practice, the seeker must identify with progressively subtler aspects of his being and finally merge in Atma. Brahman or Atma itself is Ananda (bliss). The Upanishad gives a measure of Brahmananda—comparing the bliss of humans to heavenly devas etc. Everywhere, it is emphasized that to discover the real bliss, the seeker must realize his real identity and he must be free of desires.

When a seeker takes refuge in the transcendental Brahman, there is no more fear for him. He never repents not doing good acts or doing sinful acts. Having crossed all duality, he does everything being in tune with Brahman.

In Bhriguvalli, sage Bhrigu approaches his father Varuna with all humility and requests for instructions on Brahma Vidya.

Shlokas chanted in the Satsang:
16:26 - एतदालम्बनं श्रेष्ठमेतदालम्बनं परम् … Kathopanishad 1.2.17
33:48 - स्वाध्यायप्रवचनाभ्यां न प्रमदितव्यम् ॥ u200bu200b ॥ śīkṣā Vallī 11th Anuvaka u200bu200b
40:35 - श्रोत्रियस्य चाकामहतस्य … Brahmananda Valli 8th Anuvaka
46:01 - यतो वाचो निवर्तन्ते । अप्राप्य मनसा सह… Brahmananda Valli 9th Anuvaka (1)
52:34 - भृगुर्वै वारुणिः । वरुणं पितरमुपससार…. Bhṛgu Vallī 1st Anuvaka
53.33 - शौनको ह वै महाशालोऽङ्गिरसं… Mundakopanishad 1.1.3 u200bu200b
57:07 - परीक्ष्य लोकान् कर्मचितान् ब्राह्मणो… Mundakopanishad 1.2.12
1:02:55 - तस्मै स विद्वानुपसन्नाय सम्यक्… Mundakopanishad 1.2.13
1:05:43 - अन्नं प्राणं चक्षुः श्रोत्रं मनो वाचमिति । तꣳहोवाच… Bhṛgu Vallī 1st Anuvaka

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