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The Philosophy of the Panchadasi: Chapter - 6-8: Swami Krishnananda.

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==================================================================================================== Thursday 25, June 2026, 19:20. Books Upanishad The Philosophy of the Panchadasi: 6-8. Chapter 6: Light on the Analogy of a Painted Picture-8. 4.Isvara or the Universal God: 5. ===================================================================================================== The breaking of the knots of the heart is nothing but awareness that one is Atman essentially and hence desires convey no meaning to it. Not knowing this is confinement to the body and personality and the objects related to it. In regard to the outward activities of the body, senses and mind, the Jivanmukta and an ordinary man are similar, but the difference lies in their attitudes towards them. Whether pains come and pleasures go, or otherwise, the Jivanmukta is unaffected, and is indifferent in the highest spiritual sense of the term. The indifference of the liberated one is not to be equated with Tamas or letha...
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KENA UPANISHAD: “Know That Alone as Brahman”: 11. SWAMI GURUBHAKTANANDA.

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===================================================================================================== Monday 15, June 2026, 06:00. KENA UPANISHAD: “Know That Alone as Brahman”:  on the Series of 14 Lectures by Swami Tejomayanandaji: Guruji, then Spiritual Head, Chinmaya Mission: at Chinmaya Tapovan, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand from April 8th – April 13th, 2013. Reflections: SWAMI GURUBHAKTANANDA From: A. Krishna Yajur Veda & B. Sama Veda THE DISCIPLE QUESTIONS THE GURU: Chapters - 4 Mantras:  34. Chapter 2,   5 Mantras Subtlety of “KNOWING” Brahman  Mantram - 2.5: The Truth is Glorified: Post-11. ======================================================================================================= Mantram - 2.5: The Truth is Glorified: 1  iha ched avedeet = If one knows That here, in this world, atha satyam asti, = then the true purpose of life is gained; 2  na chet iha avedeet = If one does not know (That) here, mahatee vinashtih; = then very great i...
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KATHA UPANISHAD: 10- Swami Gurubhaktananda.

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===================================================================================================================== Tuesday 02, June 2026, 05:40. KATHA UPANISHAD: “A Leap into the Beyond": Parts 1 & 2  with Bhashya by Sri Adi Shankaracharya. on the 90 Lectures delivered by Swami Advayanandaji  KATHA UPANISHAD:  Part 1 – Total 71 Mantras Reflections by Swami Gurubhaktananda  Chapters 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3  Chapter 1.1: (29) Mantras THE SECOND BOON Mantram - 1.1.12: The Joys of Heavenly Worlds  Post-10. ====================================================================================================== THE SECOND BOON Mantram - 1.1.12: The Joys of Heavenly Worlds  Nachiketas says to Lord Yama:  1  Svarge loke na bhayam kinchana asti =“In heaven there is no fear whatsoever.  2  na tatra tvam na jarayaa bibheti; = You are not there, so old age brings no fear.  3  ubhe teertvaa ashanaayaa pipaase =  Having crossed bot...
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Lessons on the Upanishads: 26 - Swami Krishnananda.

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  Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF). Soundarya Lahari: Mambalam Sisters The Saundarya Lahari Camp Part 5 held at Chinmaya International Foundation from 12 to 16 May 2026 was a deeply elevating and transformative experience for the campers. The camp saw participation of 63 seekers from across India and different parts of the world. 44 campers were new participants reflecting the growing enthusiasm for the study of Shakta and Vedantic traditions. Guided by the illuminating unfoldment of Saundarya Lahari by Swami Sharadananda Sarasvati the camp immersed seekers in the profound Tantric exposition of Shiva Shakti Sadhana exploring both its resonances and distinctions from Advaita Vedanta. The camp began with an insightful exploration into the evolution of Devi from the Rig Vedic era and unfolded the integral role of Devi-Shakti within the Indian spiritual framework guided by Prof. Gauri Mahulikar. The first three days were beautifully enriched by chanting sessions on the Shyamala...
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ISAVASYA UPANISHAD: “The All-Pervading Reality”: 14 - Swami Gurubhaktananda.

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========================================================================== Friday 29, May 2026, 05:30. ISAVASYA UPANISHAD: MEDITATIONS on the Self 18 Mantras on: “The All-Pervading Reality”  Wave 4: Mantras 15-17 (3 No.) - “The VISION of TRUTH” on the 12 Lectures delivered: Swami Tejomayananda:  to the 15th Batch Vedanta Course:   at Sandeepany Sadhanalaya, Powai, Mumbai July 11th – July 16th, 2012 Reflections: Swami Gurubhaktananda  B. SAMBHOOTI & ASAMBHOOTI Mantram - 16: The Vision of Truth: Post-14. ======================================================================================================= Mantram - 16: The Vision of Truth: 1  Pooshan ekarshe yama = O Sun the Nourisher, O sole Seer, O controller of all,  soorya praajaapatya = O Soorya, the son of Prajapati!  2  vyooha rashmeen = Disperse thy rays  samooha tejah; = and gather up thy fiery Light…  3  yat te roopam kalyaana- = O That! What an auspicious Form is ...
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KAIVALYA UPANISHAD: “The Homogeneity of Brahman” - 11. Swami Gurubhaktananda.

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  ======================================================================================================== Sunday 24, May 2026, 20:50.            KAIVALYA UPANISHAD: “The Homogeneity of Brahman”  from the Atharva Veda: 26 Mantras:  Reflections:  Swami Gurubhaktananda:  Mantram15: The Material Cause of All  Post: 11. ========================================================================================================= 5.OUR SPIRITUAL ROOTS: (Mantras 15-19, 5 no.)  Mantram15: The Material Cause of All  5.OUR SPIRITUAL ROOTS: (Mantras 15-19, 5 no.)  Mantram15: The Material Cause of All  1.  etasmaat jaayate praanaho, =  From Him are born the Prana (life),  2.  manah sarva indryaani cha; = the Antahkarana (mind), and all the organs;   3. ham vaayu jyotih aapah, ; =then also (are born) the sky, wind, fire, water,  4  prthivee vishwasya dhaarinee. = and earth. He is the s...
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Commentary on the Panchadasi: 27. Swami Krishnananda.

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  ======================================================================================================= Friday 22, May 2026, 20:00. BOOKS UPANISHAD  Commentary on the Panchadasi: 27.  Chapter 2: Pancha Mahabhuta Viveka – Discrimination of the Elements Discourse 7 Mantras 1-18 SWAMI KRISHNANANDA Post-27. ======================================================================================================= Chapter 2: Pancha Mahabhuta Viveka – Discrimination of the Elements Discourse 7 Mantras 1-18 ========================================================================================================== Mantras - 1to6. Mantram-1. Sad-advaitaṁ śrutaṁ yat-tat-pañca-bhūta vivekataḥ, boddhuṁ śakyaṁ tato bhūta-pañcakaṁ pravi vicyate (1).  In the Chhandogya Upanishad's Sixth Chapter, Uddalaka instructs his disciple and son Svetaketu, and pronounces a great statement. Sad eva, saumya, idam agra āsīd (C.U. 6.2.1): Being alone was. To understand the meaning of this statement ...
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