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BHAGAVAD GEETA:Chapter-2-9./Post-30. Swami Advayanandaji.

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=============================================================== BHAGAVAD GEETA  Chapter - 2 Discourse – 2 (72 Slogas) “Yoga of the SUPREME SELF” Sri Veda Vyasaji ================================================================ Saturday, 30 Sep 2023. 06:30. Slogam - 9: “I Will Not Fight Post - 30. ================================================================ Slogam - 9: “I Will Not Fight Sanjaya Uvaacha:   =  Sanjaya said: 1 Evam uktvaa Hrisheekesham   =  Having spoken thus to Hrishikesha (Krishna), 2 Gudakeshah parantapah;   =  the “Conqueror of sleep” or “Destroyer of foes” 3 na yotsya iti Govindam   =  said to Govinda thus: “I will not fight!” 4 uktvaa tooshneem babhoova ha.   =  Saying this, he became silent. ================================================================ Slogam - 10: “Arjuna Chaitanya” is Born 5 Tam uvaacha Hrisheekeshah   =  To him (Arjuna), the “Master of senses” spoke, 6 prahasan iva Bhaarata;   =  as if smiling, O Descendent of Bharata (Dhritarashtra), 7 se

Bhagavad Gita, The Song of God - 42 & 43 : Swami Mukundananda.

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  Chinmaya Mission: Chinmaya Mission Seattle commenced its annual Bala Vihar classes for the year with great enthusiasm marking a promising beginning to another enriching year ahead. The event was graced by the blessings of Pujya Gurudev, infusing the gathering with spiritual energy and purpose. The day witnessed a remarkable turnout, with a full house of eager students and dedicated volunteers. The children's excitement was palpable, reflecting the positive atmosphere that surrounded the event. The weather, seemingly in harmony with the occasion, was absolutely perfect. Amidst this harmonious setting, the day was further brightened by the presence of generous individuals who contributed delicious food, fostering a sense of community and togetherness. These moments of joy and unity highlighted the significance of Chinmaya Mission Seattle's mission to provide spiritual education to the younger generation. With such a propitious start, the mission is poised for another fulfilling

The Teachings of the Bhagavadgita : 10.4. - Swami Krishnananda.

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=============================================================== Thursday, 28 Sep 2023 06:30. Chapter 10: The One Supreme Absolute Alone Is - 4. ================================================================ The Bhagavadgita accepts the Samkhya principles of the dualism of prakriti and purusha, with a great proviso that there is something beyond these two principles which are like the two wings of the bird of the Supreme Being, but the wings themselves are not the bird. We have a similar thought in Spinoza in the West, who had a notion of the Supreme Being by way of what we call substance, with two attributes of space and time. The attributes of Spinoza are something like the purusha and prakriti of the Samkhya according to the Mahabharata, the Manu Smirti and the Bhagavadgita – not Kapila's or Ishvarakrishna's Samkhya. There is a practical utility in taking for granted that there is such a thing called purusha and prakriti. Whether they are really there in the last word is a

The Philosophy of the Bhagavadgita : 12.7. & 13.1 - Swami Krishnananda.

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Chinmaya Mission Mumbai Hari Om  20 ardent devotees of Lord Ganesha gathered in Panchsheel to offer their love and seek His blessings The Atharvasheersha was chanted while doing abhishek and  the divine Ashtottarashat namavali archana was done offering fragrant flowers. The Sukhakarta Dukhaharta Aarti was followed by a bhajan with everyone joining in wholeheartedly.  The Shodshopchar puja was followed by Varshaji's talk.. She started with daily Sadhana. She said like we dust our homes everyday we must dust our minds by chanting the Lord's name and and keeping His auspicious form in front of us. Our Shastras have provided us with so many Roops of the Lord which is all Brahman only. Whichever Lord appeals to us, whether Ganapatiji, Mataji, Shankar Bhagwan, Vishnu Bhagwan. Surya Bhagwan, they all lead us to same place Everyone worships Ganesh Bhagwan. From the chanting of Atharvasheersha to chanting of Aum Gang Ganapataye Namah to chanting only Gang the Bijakshara for Ganesh ji an

BHAGAVAD GEETA:Chapter-2-8./Post-29. Swami Advayanandaji.

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================================================================ BHAGAVAD GEETA  Chapter - 2 Discourse – 2 (72 Slogas) “Yoga of the SUPREME SELF” Sri Veda Vyasaji ================================================================ Monday, 25 Sep 2023. 06:30. Slogam - 8: The Sacrifice that Ends Sorrow Post - 29. ================================================================ Slogam - 8: The Sacrifice that Ends Sorrow 1  Na hi prapashyaami mama apanudyaat   =  I do not see the removal of my 2  yat shokam ucchhah ushanam indriyaanaam;   =  grief, which intensely burns my senses, 3  avaapya bhoomau asapatnam riddham   =  by attaining unrivalled prosperity on Earth 4  raajyam suraanaam api cha adhipatyam.   =  or dominion and lordship over the Gods. ================================================================ This slogam focuses on the price that Arjuna is prepared to pay for being guided by Sri  Krishna out of Sorrow or Despondency as it is named in the Geeta. To be freed from sorrow  th