Srimad Bhagavad - Gita

Chinmaya Mission  On Sunday 28 May 2023, Perth was blessed to have Pujya Swami Swaroopananda, Global Head of Chinmaya Mission install Lord Parameshawara at their new Chinmaya Mission Centre - Chinmaya Prastha by the unveiling of the ever-smiling murti of Lord Shiva. Together with Swami Shrikarananda and Swami Aparokshananda, Pujya Swamiji conducted the murti sthapana and brought divinity to the Perth Chinmaya family and surrounds.  Pujya Swamiji gave the name Chinmaya Prastha to the ashram to signify the place of entry into Australia. It is a dream come true to have Pujya Swamiji return for the murthi sthapana after the pandemic. The construction of the ashram continues and will be open to the public in September 2023. ========================================================================= ========================================================================= Thursday,  01  June,  2023. 07:20. Chapter 9: The Divine Incarnation and God-oriented Activity - 3....

========================================================================= Chapter-1. Arjuna Vishadha yogam  (“Yoga of Arjuna’s Despondency” ) Sri Veda Vyasaji Discourse – 1 (47 Slogas) ========================================================================= Tuesday, 30 May , 2023. 08:00. Post - 7. ========================================================================= Slogam - 8 : The Kaurava Commanders & Generals – Nos. 1-7. 1  Bhavaan Bheeshmah cha Karnah cha   =  Yourself, Bhishma and Karna; 2  Kripah cha samitinjaya;   =  and also Kripa, the victorious in war; 3  Ashvatthaamaa Vikarnah cha   =  Ashwatthama, Vikarna, and 4  Saumadattih tathaa eva cha.   =  so also the son of Somadatta (Bhurishrava). ======================================================================== 1  20 Pandava generals were mentioned above. Their counterparts are now being  named by Duryodhana. Drona and Bhis...

Chinmaya Mission  Chinmaya Mission, Kadapa, successfully organized a Mega Bala Vihar Camp titled 'Krishna... The Wonder Boy' from 8th to 14th May 2023. The camp saw the enthusiastic participation of 400 children from various schools in Kadapa. Led by Swami Turiyananda ji and a team of 40 Sevaks, the camp offered a meticulously designed syllabus that included captivating stories of Lord Krishna from the Bhagawatam, Shloka chanting, Bhajans, thrilling games, adventurous trekking, festival celebrations, art & crafts, and more. The camp reached its culmination with a Divine activity called Matru Puja, where all the children reverently worshipped their mother's feet. This act symbolized their gratitude and respect towards their mothers. The Mega Bala Vihar Camp provided a holistic and engaging experience, allowing the children to deepen their understanding of Lord Krishna's teachings and develop a sense of devotion and love. The event was a resounding success, thanks to ...

======================================================================== Sunday, 28  May, 2023. 06:30. Chapter 1: Arjuna Vishada Yogam : 2 ========================================================================= Teachings of the Bhagavad Gita : 1.Imparts Brahma Vidya Unable to deal with the immediate problem at hand, Arjun approached Shree Krishna for a palliative to overcome the anguish he was experiencing. Shree Krishna did not just advise him on his immediate problem, but digressed to give a profound discourse on the philosophy of life. Hence, the purpose of the Bhagavad Gita, above everything else, is to impart Brahma Vidya, the science of God-realization. ======================================================================== Slogam 2. sanjaya uvacha "drishtva tu pandavanikam vyudham duryodhanastada acharyamupasangamya raja vachanamabravit." ======================================================================== sanjaya uvacha - Sanjaya said  vyudham—standing in a mil...

======================================================================= Saturday,  27 May, 2023. 07:00. Chapter 6: Self-Restraint and the Nature of the Self-3. ======================================================================== Secondly, there is anxiety attending upon the desire to enjoy or possess the objects of sense. There is restlessness of mind before one comes in contact with the object of one's longing, distress regarding the possibility or otherwise of one's success in obtaining one's objective: "Will I succeed, or will I not succeed?" This is the agony and the anguish that attends upon the desire to come in contact with an object. But once the contact is established and there is a conviction that the object is under one's possession, there is another anxiety – namely, "How long will it be with me? I may be dispossessed of it." Because subconsciously we know that no object can be possessed by us for a long time, much less forever, there...

Chinmaya Mission  Chinmaya Mission Philippines recently held a conference on Artificial Intelligence and Spirituality. Inspired by the notion that Gurudev was at the forefront of his time, this conference aimed to explore the impact of AI, a cutting-edge technology, on our spirituality. Six sets of speakers from various age and occupational groups shared their experiences with AI in their lives and engaged in discussions about how applications like ChatGPT, Dasha AI, Otter AI, and Notion AI influence their lives, perceptions, options, habits, and productivity. They explored the positives and negatives, examined the influence of AI on their thinking processes, and questioned whether human thinking might become obsolete. Brahmacharini Satarupa, the resident teacher for Chinmaya Mission Philippines, brought all the insights together by emphasizing Gurudev's message: "May Thy grace and blessing flow through us to the world around us." The conference highlighted that just as A...

Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF) : “Policy is not a neutral or abstract concept, it reflects the values, beliefs and norms of the people who create it. Therefore, policy should be rooted in culture.” Nitividhana, the immersive residential camp organised by Brhat Education Trust and Chinmaya International Foundation explored political philosophy from both Eastern and Western traditions and contextualised them for the pressing issues of today.  Eminent speakers including Dr. Gauri Mahulikar, Academic Director, CIF, Swami Advayananda, Shri Raghav Krishna (policy expert), Dr Indradeep Ghosh (Executive Director, Dvara Research) and noted scientist Prof. Subhash Kak, brought out the nuances of public policy in Indian texts like the Arthashastra and Srimad Bhagavatam.  The Brhat team led by Sri Raghava Krishna, Dr. Pankaj Saxena and Dr. Anurag Shukla mentored the participants sharing their insights on Public Policy with the foundation of IKS.  Other distinguished speakers...