Srimad Bhagavad-Gita : Chapter-18, Slokam - 42.

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Chinmaya Mission : Pittsburgh

Chinmaya Mission Pittsburgh has taken another step forward to impart Indian cultural traditions and Vedic values to today's generation. The inauguration of Chinmaya Amarnath in August 2022 of a new Vedanta centre and temple was held with grandeur in the presence of Swami Swaroopananda, Global Head of Chinmaya Mission and Swami Shantananda, President Chinmaya Mission West. 

As a temple and place of learning Chinmaya Amarnath will serve all ages from toddlers to youth and all those young at heart with its 21,000 square foot facility. As a temple, Chinmaya Amarnath will be the home of Bhagavan Shiva in the Linga form of Amareswara Swami, Devi Parvati in the form of Devi Lalitha Tripura Sundari, Shri Ganesh in the form of Kshipra Prasada Ganapati. In this city teeming with temples, Chinmaya Amarnath will be the first one dedicated to Bhagavan Shiva.  The centre will also house Navagrahas and will have space set aside for additional vigrahas in the future. A visit to the temple will be an opportunity to connect with Bhagavan and Devi and also with our Inner Self in a serene meditating room with the meditating form of Shri Jagadeeshwara.

Once the final finishing and township permits are obtained, the temple and centre will be open to the public. The team of dedicated volunteers of Chinmaya Mission Pittsburgh thank CM members and the entire community for their overwhelming participation in the inauguration festivities and generous contributions.

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Saturday, September 24, 2022. 07:00. 
Chapter-18.  Moksha-sannyasa-yogam.

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Slokam - 42 :

"Shamo damas tapah shaucham kshantir arjavam eva cha

jnanam vijnanam astikyam brahma-karma svabhava-jam."

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Translation :1.

śhamaḥ—tranquility; 

damaḥ—restraint; 

tapaḥ—austerity; 

śhaucham—purity; 

kṣhāntiḥ—patience; 

ārjavam—integrity; 

eva—certainly; 

cha—and; 

jñānam—knowledge; 

vijñānam—wisdom; 

āstikyam—belief in a hereafter; 

brahma—of the priestly class; 

karma—work; 

svabhāva-jam—born of one’s intrinsic qualities.

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Translation :2.

BG 18.42: Tranquility, restraint, austerity, purity, patience, integrity, knowledge, wisdom, and belief in a hereafter—these are the intrinsic qualities of work for Brahmins.

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Commentary :

Those who possessed predominantly sāttvic natures were the Brahmins. Their primary duties were to undertake austerities, practice purity of mind, do devotion, and inspire others by their examples. Thus, they were expected to be tolerant, humble, and spiritually minded. They were expected to perform Vedic rituals for themselves and for the other classes. Their nature inclined them toward a love for knowledge. So, the profession of teaching—cultivating knowledge and sharing it with others—was also suitable for them. Although they did not participate in the government administration themselves, they guided the executives. And because they possessed wisdom of the scriptures, their views on social and political matters were greatly valued.

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To be continued...

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