Relevance of the Bhagavadgita to Humanity : 25-1.Swami Krishnananda.
======================================================================== Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF) · Hari Om. This grand mansion - Melpazhur Mana - is the hallowed maternal birth-home of Sri Adi Sankaracharya, the renowned saint and revered Advaita Vedantin. The Mana is located at Veliyanad village in Ernakulam, Kerala. Today, this place of pilgrimage is named ‘Adi Sankara Nilayam’, and it is the home of Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF). The structure as you see now, is a Naalukettu, a quadrangle with an open courtyard in the centre, which is a source of ample sunlight. That's not all, handcrafted wooden carvings with over 120 designs are incorporated into the structure. This makes the house a treasure trove of old Kerala style architecture and art. It is an intelligently designed house incorporating multiple factors such as Vastu, aesthetics and usability, thus reflecting the unique architectural prowess that was well ahead of its times. ===...