Bhagavad Gita, The Song of God - 15. : Swami Mukundananda.

Chinmaya Mission 

Chinmaya Haridwar, Portland hosted the 6th National Parenting Retreat under the guidance of Shri Vivek. The retreat, titled "Vision of Growth," focused on exploring the topic of happy living through Guruji's Jivanasutrani - Tips for Happy Living.

Shri Vivek expounded on the idea that once a person becomes a parent, they remain a parent forever. He highlighted how parenthood presents perpetual opportunities for personal growth, akin to the practice of Yoga.

A total of 70 adults and 35 children from various parts of the United States and Canada attended the camp. They participated in age-appropriate programs and engaging family activities. The campers enjoyed sessions on Yoga, meditation, bhajans, and even played soccer in the park. In addition, there were movie nights interspersed with parenting workshops. High school students assisted the CHYK Sevak and Sevikas in running parallel workshop sessions for elementary and middle school campers. The campers were treated to delicious meals throughout the camp, courtesy of CM Portland's Shadras kitchen.

The camp also provided the opportunity for 16 vatus to undergo the Upanayana Samskara under the guidance of Vivekji. Volunteers dedicated practice sessions to help the vatus become familiar with the Sandhyavandana vidhi, empowering them to continue practicing on their own after the camp concludes.

During the camp, the youth of CM Portland organized the annual CORD walk, emphasizing the importance of Daana (charity) for a higher cause. The walk successfully raised $12,000 for CORD's Women Empowerment projects.

The camp concluded with valuable takeaways for parents of all ages and plans to reconvene for the next Parenting camp in the future.

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Friday, 14 Jul 2023. 07:00.

Chapter -1. Arjuna Vishada Yogam: 15.

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Slogam-15.

"Panchajanyam hrishikesho devadattam dhananjayah

paundram dadhmau maha-shankham bhima-karma vrikodarah."

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panchajanyam—the conch shell named Panchajanya;

hrishikesha—Shree Krishna, the Lord of the mind and senses; 

devadattam—the conch shell named Devadutta; 

dhanan-jayah—Arjun, winner of wealth; 

paundram—the conch named Paundra; 

dadhmau—blew; 

maha-shankham—mighty conch;

bhima-karma—one who performs herculean tasks; 

vrika-udarah—Bheem, the voracious eater.

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Translation

BG 1.15: 

"Hrishikesh blew his conch shell, called Panchajanya, and Arjun blew the Devadutta. Bheem, the voracious eater and performer of herculean tasks, blew his mighty conch, called Paundra."

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Commentary

In this slogam, Shree Krishna is addressed as “Hrishikesh” which means the Lord of the mind and senses. Shree Krishna is the Sovereign Master of everybody’s minds and senses. Throughout his wonderful pastimes, he displayed complete control over his mind and senses.

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To be continued

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