Upanishads : "The cream of Vedas"

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. 06:45. Post-1. ========================================================================= Y...

======================================================================== Wednesday, 31 May, 2023. 07:00. Mantras : Santi Patha & Mantram-1. Post-1. ========================================================================= Santi Patha (Peace-invocation) Om purna madah, purna midam, purnat purnam udacyate, | purnasya purna madaya purna - mevava-vasiayate || Translation : That is Full; this is full. From the Full does the Full proceed. After the coming of the Full from the full, the Full alone remains. ======================================================================== Mantram-1 Om isavasyam - idagm sarvam yat kinca jagatyam jagat | tena tyaktena bhuñjitha, ma grdhah kasyasvid dhanam ||1|| Translation : OM. All this – whatsoever moves on the earth – should be covered by the Lord. Protect (your Self) through that detachment. Do not covet anybody's wealth. (or – Do not covet, for whose is wealth?) ========================================================================= The fir...

======================================================================== Tuesday, 30 May, 2023. 09:00. Post-1. ========================================================================  There are incidents that caused the ascent of the student Nachiketas to the Lord of Death, Yama, and how he could not meet the Lord when he went there, and for three days he had to stand at the gates of the palace of Yama, not eating and not sleeping, I hope you remember from the previous session. After three days the great master returned and asked for pardon, “My dear boy, you are an atithi, a guest come to my place, and unfortunately I had to make you stand here without eating and sleeping for three days and nights. As a recompense for this pain that I have caused to you unwittingly, I ask you to choose three boons from me.” The boy Nachiketas said, “I am glad that you have offered to give me three boons.” “Yes, please ask.” “Now I shall ask for the first boon. When I return to the world from your...

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 ...

===================================================================== #6 Questions, 67 Mantras : “Questions from Disciples Answered” ##BHARGAVA’S QUESTION :  Query No 2: “The Supremacy of Power” ========================================================================= Sunday, 28 May, 2023. 07:30. Mantram - 2.12 Prayer to Prana – 1  Post-27. ========================================================================= Mantram - 2.12 Prayer to Prana – 1  1  Yaa te tanooh vaachi pratishthitaa  =  That aspect of Yours which abides in  yaa shrotre, yaa cha chakshushi;  = speech, in the ear and in the eye; 2  yaa cha manasi santataa  =  which prevails in the mind, shivaam   =   making them all auspicious; 3  taam kuru maa utkrameeh.   =  please do not desert them! ========================================================================= 1  Tanooh:  “bodies”. This verse appears confusing if ‘bo...

========================================================================= Saturday, 27 May,  2023. 06:25. “PANKTI” UPASANAS Part-1. Chapter-1. PRANAVA (“OM”) UPASANA Post-29. ========================================================================= Mantram - 1.8.2: Om Stuti – the Glorification & Uses of OM 2  om iti etat anukriti ha sma vai;   =  Uttering Om is widely known to indicate consent; 3 api om shraavaya iti   =  The priest officiating at the sacrifice encourages his  aashraavayanti;  =  assistants with the words, “Om, recite to the Gods”; 4  om iti saamaani gaayanti;   =  With Om, they start the singing of the Sama verses; 5  om shom iti shastraani shamsanti;   =  With “Om Shom”, they begin reciting the Shastras; 6  om iti adhvaryuh pratigaram pratigrinaati;   =  With “Om”, the Adhwaryu answers or prompts; 7  om iti brahma prasauti;   =  Wi...

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...