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Register Now! - The Sanatana Dharma Conference
Toward a Global Vedic Restoration
August 17th-18th, 2013
ISDS Ashram, Omaha NE
Join us for two days of profound spiritual practice and experience, inspiring discourses by advanced Dharma teachers, meditation and Yoga sessions, puja and yajna (sacred fire ritual) ceremonies, an initiation (diksha) ceremony, as well as spiritual workshops and activities designed to help bring about the new Golden Age..
May 2013 - New Video - My Religion is Sanatana Dharma
With Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya
Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya discusses in an intensely straight-forward and honest way such issues as religion, identity, Radical Universalism, authentic spirituality, and what it means to truly be a conscious and aware follower of Sanatana Dharma.
April 2013 - New Video - The Metaphysics of Vedic Spirituality
With Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya
If you are ready to enter deeply into the world of Vedic metaphysics, we invite you to watch this enlightening talk by one of the world's most astounding spiritual masters.
Can God be known, or is He completely unknowable? Do time, space and causality exist in the spiritual realm? What is form and substance? What is the difference between relative facts versus absolute truth? Is God a personal or impersonal being? What is the difference between the spiritual and empirical realities? All these questions and more are addressed in this video with the profound depth, philosophical expertise and spiritual authority that only Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya can provide!.
February 2013 - New Book - Taking Refuge in Dharma
By Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya
In this newly expanded edition of 'Taking Refuge in Dharma: The ISDS Initiation Guidebook', Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya provides the spiritual seeker with the conclusive criteria necessary to recognize a legitimate guru. It is beneficial to the Sadhana (spiritual practice) of all students of Sri Acharyaji. This is the official introductory manual for aspiring practitioners on the path of Vedic spirituality.
More about 'Taking Refuge in Dharma'...
January 2013 - New Video - Declaring Truth Boldly
With Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya
It is the duty of an authentic spiritual teacher to declare the truth boldly - regardless of the consequences to himself. To do so is an act of compassion toward others and the greatest service toward Dharma.
In his characteristically honest and assertive style, Sri Acharyaji demonstrates with his own personal example in this video precisely what it means to declare truth boldly.
Nov 15 - Dec 31, 2012 - The ISDS Annual Fundraising Drive!
Restoring Vedic Civilization
Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) is the most beautiful, profound and ancient spiritual heritage to have ever graced our earth. The Vedic scriptures assure us that it is in giving of ourselves to Dharma that Dharma, in turn, provides us with personal protection, well-being, enlightenment and prosperity. We ask that you please consider helping us to continue our work to restore Dharma for the benefit of all.
In the last several years alone, the ISDS has accomplished much in the service of our Hindu Dharma. Now we invite you to help share Sanatana Dharma with the many people in our world who today so sincerely yearn to experience hope, fulfillment and God's loving grace.
December 2012 - New Book - The Shakti Principle
By Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya
In this new and expanded second edition of "The Shakti Principle: Encountering the Feminine Power of God", Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya shares with his readers the concept of the Divine feminine, and what this crucial idea has to offer the modern world. The concept of Shakti is a principle that is over 5000 years old. The Shakti Principle reintroduces to today’s world the feminine aspect of God, and a more rational way of viewing ourselves and our reality. It offers humanity a profound philosophy of spiritual environmentalism, women’s liberation and personal spiritual fulfillment. This is a must read for anyone - both men and women - interested in personal spiritual growth or creating positive social change. Introduction by Shambhavi Chopra.
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December 2012 - New Video - Are You Enlightened?
With Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya
One of the most important questions that can be asked on the spiritual path is: How do we know with certainty if someone actually is an enlightened being? In his now familiar and widely acclaimed style of sharp honesty and impassioned eloquence, Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya tackles this question head-on with deep philosophical clarity and inspirational force like no one else before him ever has. Our most intensely fascinating video produced so far beckons you to face the straightforward answer to the crucial question: Are You Enlightened?
Nov 2012 - New Video - Balancing Spirituality and Prosperity
With Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya
Too many people hold the misconception that Vedic spirituality is too "other-worldly" to be of practical value in today's world, and
that one must choose to have either a life of spirituality or a life of prosperity. One or the other...but not both! This is, however, no more than an uninformed stereotype about Vedic spirituality. Sanatana Dharma is clear that we can - and must - have a balanced and
whole life in which we have the ability to attain both spiritual and material benefit.
November 2012 - New Video - Heart of the Bhagavad Gita
In this talk, Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya discusses the four verses that have traditionally been considered to represent the very heart of this incomparable philosophical work. The Bhagavad Gita is the most spiritually profound scripture ever written in the history of world religious literature. In the 5100 years since its composition, the Bhagavad Gita has inspired the lives of thousands of the earth's greatest saints, sages, philosophers, and intellectuals - both East and West.
Begins Sunday, October 7th, 2012 - The Yoga of Divine Love
A Course with Sri Acharyaji on the Narada Bhakti Sutras
The Narada Bhakti Sutras is one of the greatest spiritual masterpieces, and has only very rarely been taught anywhere in America. In this multi-week course, Sri Acharyaji will be uncovering the teachings of this important sacred book in an in-depth, systematic and vividly experiential way.
June 2012 - America's First Vedic Think Tank
The Center for the Study of Dharma and Civilization is the very first think tank of the Sanatana Dharma tradition ever created in American history. Established by Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya in May of 2012, the CSDC brings together several of the most prominent Hindu scholars in America with the singular purpose of academically affirming the preeminence of the philosophy, practice and culture of Sanatana Dharma in the intellectual realm.
May 2012 Video - The Benefits of Vegetarianism
Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya reveals the deepest truths about vegetarianism in his famously celebrated style of no-nonsense logic, loving frankness, and striking honesty. If you are interested in exploring vegetarianism, or even if you have been vegetarian for years, be prepared to learn more about this ancient practice than you have ever dreamed possible.
April 2012 Video - Meditation for Healing
The only true healing is that healing that occurs on the deepest of levels, on the spiritual level. To foster true healing, we must access the spiritual. In this powerful video, Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya reveals an ancient Vedic meditation designed to bring about this spiritual healing we need today. Let the healing begin!
March 2012 - Knowing God Through Meditation
The ultimate goal of meditation practice is to have an intimate inner encounter with the Divine. It is in meditation that we have the ability to most thoroughly open ourselves to the experience of God's direct presence. In this series of questions and answers, Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya discusses many issues revolving around the interconnected topics of God and meditation. If you wish to greatly deepen the spiritual dimensions of your meditative experience, the remarkable teachings contained in this video will provide you with clear and authentic wisdom from one of the world's most respected and authentic Vedic Masters guiding us today. Bring your meditation practice to life!
Best Selling Book - Sanatana Dharma: The Eternal Natural Way
By Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya
An all-in-one guide to the world of Yoga, Vedanta, meditation and Hinduism This book is a celebration of the tradition of Sanatana Dharma. In this magnum opus, Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya has provided us with a valuable introduction to the philosophy and practice of this ancient spiritual path.
Sanatana Dharma: The Eternal Natural Way is a comprehensive summary of this profound spiritual tradition. It is the first English language systematic theological and philosophical exposition of the entire world-view of Sanatana Dharma.
With an easy to follow format, detailed glossary, and style of writing that is both authoritative, yet inviting to any reader, this book is your doorway to a rarely visited realm of spiritual awakening. More about Sanatana Dharma: The Eternal Natural Way...
Watch a video about this book (YouTube)
February 2012 - The Perfection of Dharma
Sanatana Dharma is the king of education, the most secret of all secrets, and the eternal path to self-realization for all living beings. In this highly inspirational talk, Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya reveals the very essence of the path of Dharma spirituality and Yoga practice. He explains in his now legendary style of no-nonsense frankness what constitutes the very perfection of Dharma.
Article Section on Sanatana Dharma!
Articles by Sri Acharyaji
Over one hundred articles by Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya are available online in the articles section. Categories of articles include Bhagavad Gita, Buddhism, Dharma Philosophy and World View, Dharma Spirituality in Practice, Opposing World Views and more.
December 2011 - The Vedic Art of Leadership
In this bold presentation, Sri Acharyaji explains to us the current crisis that we are facing, how our leadership has fallen far short in their sacred duty toward their people, and what must be done to create a future leadership that will ensure the rebirth of spiritual civilization and a more just world. If you are currently occupying a leadership position, if you aspire to someday become a leader, or if you understand the importance of leadership during this time of global crisis, you must see this greatly enlightening video today.
October 2011 - The Scriptures of Sanatana Dharma
The Vedic scriptures are a vast collection of hundreds of sacred Sanskrit texts that constitute the greatest spiritual heritage possessed by humanity. The exact nature, contents and purpose of these ancient scriptures, however, remain unnecessarily shrouded in esoteric mystery for all too many spiritual seekers. In this incredible talk, Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya explains the precise nature of these powerful texts, uncovers the wisdom contained in them, and reveals aspects of Vedic spirituality that have been unknown to almost all followers and teachers of Sanatana Dharma until now. If you can understand the scriptures of Sanatana Dharma, you then possess the very foundation of spiritual realization.
May 2011 - Vedanta: The Culmination of Wisdom
The word "Veda" means knowledge, or wisdom. "Anta" means the culmination. The philosophical school of Vedanta represents the very highest teaching on the nature of man, God and creation in the whole of Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism). .
May 2011 - A Real Brahmana Knows Brahman
A brahmana is a Vedic priest, scholar and teacher - a guardian of Vedic culture. As Sri Acharyaji explains in this amazingly deep and informative talk, a real brahmana is known by his or her inherent qualities of goodness, wisdom, cleanliness, peacefulness, knowledge of the Vedic scriptures, humility, and adherence to Dharma. More, a real brahmana knows Brahman - God.
April 2011 - New Video - How to Recognize an Authentic Guru
The question of what constitutes a real and authentic guru is crucial for all sincere spiritual seekers. In this very direct, authoritative and no nonsense talk, Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya (Dr. Frank Morales, Ph.D.) provides the conclusive criteria necessary to recognize who is - and is not! - an authentic and legitimate guru.
April 2011 - 'The Vedic Way of Knowing God' Video
In this powerful half-hour video, Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya (Dr. Frank Morales, Ph.D.) explains how the finite can know the Infinite, how we can directly experience and know God, according to the teachings of the ancient Vedic tradition. He also discusses his new best-selling book: "The Vedic Way of Knowing God"...
November 2010 - 'The Vedic Way of Knowing God' Book
by Sri Acharyaji
"The Vedic Way of Knowing God" takes a unique approach to answering the question: How do I know God?. Revealing the profound philosophical insights of the world's most ancient spiritual philosophy, this book not only boldly answers the question "How do I know God?" from the distinctly Vedic perspective, but also explores the further issues of what it even means to be able to know God...
New Video - Jesus: The Dharma Master
Sri Acharyaji reveals some of the highest teachings from Jesus by showing who Jesus actually was and the true meaning behind some of his most famous words...
New Book by Sri Acharyaji!
"Living Dharma: The Teachings of Sri Acharyaji"
"Living Dharma" is a collection of powerful wisdom teachings revealed directly from the pen of one of the world's foremost living Dharma Masters over a span of two years, ranging from 2008 to 2010...
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Video - The Spiritual Art of Victory!
See the inspiring video of Sri Acharyaji taken from the January 29th, 2009 Weekly Omaha Meditation-Satsangha. Acharyaji reveals that the spiritual approach to victory in any endeavor is the most empowering kind of victory. Everyday life can be spiritualized in this way.
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Dharma Central was founded in 1998 by the students of Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya (Dr. Frank Morales, Ph.D.), one of the nation’s most respected authorities on Sanatana Dharma and the Guru (spiritual master) of the International Sanatana Dharma Society. Your donations to the International Sanatana Dharma Society are tax exempt.
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