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Sat Sangam with Swami Krishnananda: Post-8.

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  ===================================================================================================================== Friday 24, July 2026, 4:00. Books Philosophy Metaphysical Philosophy Daily Sat Sangam with Swami Krishnananda. March (from The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad) 1. Human Life Has to Adjust Itself to 10. Truth Alone Succeeds: Post-8. ================================================================================================= March (from The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad): 1. Human Life Has to Adjust Itself: In all principles which guide human life, there are two aspects known as the exoteric and the esoteric. The formal routine of daily life is mostly guided by what we call the exoteric principles which have a working value and a validity within the realm of human action. In this sense, we may say that the values which are called exoteric are relative, inasmuch as every activity in human life is relative to circumstances. Hence, they do not have eternal value, and the...

Daily Invocations: 6. - Swami Krishnananda.

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======================================================================================================================== Wednesday 22, July 2026, 14:30.        Books Srimad Bhagavad Gita Daily Invocations:  6.The Narayana Suktam Swami Krishnananda. =================================================================================================== The Narayana Suktam: 1 ॐ सहस्रशीर्षं देवं विश्वाक्षं विश्वशम्भुवम् । विश्वै नारायणं देवं अक्षरं परमं पदम् ॥ ōm sahasraśīrṣaṁ devaṁ viśvākśaṁ viśvaśambhuvaṁ, viśvaṁ nārāyaṇaṁ devamakśaraṁ paramaṁ padam. This universe is the Eternal Being (Narayana), the imperishable, the supreme, the goal, multi-headed and multi-eyed (i.e., omnipresent and omniscient), the resplendent, the source of delight for the whole universe. Note:—With this verse commences a famous hymn of the Vedic group, stating the characters of the Absolute in its manifestation as this creation. 2 विश्वतः परमं नित्यं विश्वं नारायणं हरिम् । विश्वमेवेदं पुरुषस्तद...

The Philosophy of the Karma Yoga of the Bhagavadgita: 1 Swami Krishnananda.

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 =================================================================================================== Monday 20, July 2026, 18:35. Article Scriptures  The Philosophy of the Karma Yoga of the Bhagavadgita: 1 Swami Krishnananda. (Spoken on July 15, 1979) Post - 1. ==================================================================================================== It is necessary to be very practical and realistic in our approach to sadhana. While we have to be idealistic ultimately, we have also to be realistic and accept the fact that we are still on the Earth and not in the heavens. Many a difficulty of the seeker is an over-estimation and an enthusiasm beyond the level of the Earth. Our feet are still on the ground. We live in a physical body, we live in human society, and we have the foibles of human nature in general. It is very clear that we are not Godmen. We have not even a clear idea of what God is, let alone be established in the consciousness of God. We are intensely b...

A Short History of Religious and Philosophic Thought in India: 7. - Swami Krishnananda.

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================================================================================================================= Wednesday 15, July 2026, 18:30. Books Bhagavadgita & Hinduism A Short History of Religious and Philosophic Thought in India -7. Chapter 2: The Upanishads:4. Swami Krishnananda Post-7. ==================================================================================================== The Upanishads proclaim in this strain the content of spiritual realisation and have as their aim and objective of existence the aspiration to rise from the unreal to the Real, from darkness to Light, from mortality to Immortality. Personal God: Though the Upanishads are absolutistic in their approach, they are not lopsided in any sense of the term. Together with their lofty proclamations of Brahman beyond the range of understanding, they provide for the emotional aspiration of man by their concept of God, who creates, preserves and destroys the Universe as a divine play. At this stage we s...

Sri Krishna as Revealed in All Levels of Reality: 4. Swami Krishnananda.

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Chinmaya Mission: San Diego.  Marking a significant milestone in its journey of service, Chinmaya Mission Hospital inaugurated its new Super Specialty Outpatient Department (OPD), a dedicated facility designed to elevate patient care with greater focus, comfort, and efficiency. The day commenced with a traditional puja, setting a sacred and serene tone. This was followed by the official inauguration, led by Swami Brahmananda and Swami Adityananda, who performed the ribbon-cutting ceremony and lit the ceremonial lamp, blessing the occasion with their presence and goodwill. The newly launched OPD houses 10 state-of-the-art consultation chambers, thoughtfully designed to support specialised medical services in a patient-friendly and efficient environment. This expansion reflects the hospital’s continued commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare to the community. The ceremony concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Sudhir U, Managing Director, w...

Sat Sangam with Swami Krishnananda: Post-7.

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=============================================================================================== Sunday 12, July 2026, 4:00. Books Philosophy Metaphysical Philosophy Daily Sat Sangam with Swami Krishnananda. February (from An Introduction to the Philosophy of Yoga)  21-29 21. Being Cosmically Conscious Post-7. ================================================================================================= 21. Being Cosmically Conscious: The moment we say that we exist, we imply we are conscious that we exist. The existence of things is inseparable from the consciousness of the existence of things. Inasmuch as it has been decided that existence is a continuity, inseparable in its meaning, with no gulf whatsoever, to know the universe would be to have a consciousness of the universe. But in what manner? Not in the form of the consciousness of the world that we have today. I am having the consciousness of a mountain in front of me; that is not the consciousness we are referring to. As...