Upanishads : "The cream of Vedas"

Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF): Revered for His integrity and righteousness, Bhagavan Rama stood firmly by Dharma.  He teaches us to never compromise and tread away from the path of truth.  This quality is imperative to earn the respect of your team. Though born a prince, Bhagavan Rama practiced empathy and humility.  He teaches us that being a team leader, one should possess the ability to empathise with the abilities and challenges of their team members.  With thoughtful deeds, He further shows us that a good leader should, - Practice transparency and clear communication. - Nurture relationships and build camaraderie. - Take well thought out decisions after calculating the future implications. - Take accountability for one’s actions, and  - Balancing assertiveness and compassion. Imbibing these leadership qualities will create a wonderful world with inspiring leaders. ================================================================ #6 Questions, 67 Ma...

Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF): Uttama-purusa, as Bhagavan Ram is fondly called, lead a life that teaches us ways to lead a life of perfection and integrity. Ramayana gives a beautiful glimpse at the leadership and life affirming qualities of Bhagavan Rama.  In this enlightening discourse, Swami Ramakrishnananda expounds the nuances of Valmiki's Ramayana.  Swamiji refers to 2 epics based on Valmiki's Ramayana,  Kamba Ramayana composed by Poet Kamba during the 12th century & Raghuvamsa written by Kalidasa in the 15th century. Listen in, be inspired and lead a life filled with honesty and integrity at  http://chinfo.org/.../f580db38-3030-4afe-88e6-91d483c7881d ================================================================ Wednesday 31, Jan 2024. 06:30. Taittiriya Upanishad Part-2. BRAHMANANDA VALLI PART 2: 9 No. Anuvakas (Chapters) THE BLISS THAT IS BRAHMAN Post - 48. ================================================================ MANGALAACHARAN Invocat...

Chinmaya Mission Ahmedabad: =========================================================== Tuesday, 30 Jan 2024. 06:45. 6 Chapters (64 Mantras) 4. PENETRATING BRAHMAN (Mantras - 33-43, 11 no.) triteeya mundake, prathamah khandah –  Here begins the first Section of the Third Canto. 5. THE “TWO BIRDS” METAPHOR  (Mantras - 44-53,  10 no.)  Post - 44. ===================================================== THE HIGHER KNOWLEDGE or Para Vidya has been presented in its essential form in  the last Chapter. It is complete in itself. By this, the Imperishable Truth may be attained. The  imagery of the bow and arrow enhanced the presentation of this Vidya, so as to make it  easily grasped by the intellect. However, there is much more that can be said about Para  Vidya which will assist the reader to grasp the knowledge more clearly.  This ancillary information is now given in Chapters 5 and 6, which comprise Part III of  the Upanishad. Covered in this s...

  Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF): Lord Rama lives in our hearts as the epitome of an ideal man who abides by dharma alone with love for every living thing in His heart.  He has imparted many life lessons that are relevant even in this contemporary era. Epitomising love, loyalty, humility and commitment in every gesture, Rama teaches us to carry compassion and courage with equal fervour.  He did not stray away from the path of righteousness, come what may.  This is something we all need to follow to lead an enriched life.  Imparting effective leadership with fairness and concern for His fellow beings, Rama demonstrated immense self-control and benevolence.  Hail Sri Rama for His persona is a harmonious union of nobility and integrity!  He teaches us to tackle all challenges in life with resilience and self-belief.  Let the divine narratives unfold, offering wisdom and inspiration. ===========================================================...

Chinmaya Mission : Arun Yogiraj, a distinguished sculptor, had the honor of crafting a 51-inch divine statue of Bhagavan Shri Ram in Ayodhya.  As the grandson of Basavanna Shilpi, he continues his grandfather's legacy, who crafted Murtis for Chinmaya Mission during Pujya Swami Chinmayananda's era.  Basavanna Shilpi's notable works, including Shri Ganesha, Shri Adi Shankaracharya, Dakshinamurti, and Nandi, adorn Sandeepany Sadhanalaya in Powai, Mumbai.  Additionally, he sculpted the Deenabandhu Devasthanam Kaliya Mardana murti in Chinmaya Mission, Indira Nagar, Bengaluru, and the Ram Sita murti at Chinmaya Tapovan Ashram, Sidhbari, Himachal Pradesh. ================================================================ Sunday, 28 Jan 2024 06:40. Chapter 1. Section - 2: (25 Mantras): THE CHOICE: Mantram - 19: What is Action & Inaction Post - 48. =============================================================== Mantram - 19: What is Action & Inaction "Hantaa chet manyate ...

Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF): "Sit up, Awake! Prove yourself worthy of the glorious heritage. Unlock the doors of the wonderful Treasure-House.  Make India regain her great Spiritual Empire." - Swami Chinmayananda On this wonderful occasion of our Republic Day, let's take an oath to serve our beautiful nation with our mind, body, and spirit working in perfect harmony.  Wishing everyone a Happy Republic Day! Jai Hind!  ================================================================ Saturday,  27  Jan 2024. 06:30. Chapter 5: Ananda Mimamsa-12. =============================================================== What is our notion of happiness? It is the largest amount of possession, freedom from disease, freedom from fear from others, the possession of everything that is existent anywhere to the largest extent possible, a very healthy constitution. We do not want to be children or old people; we must be youths with the capacity to enjoy things to the fulles...

================================================================ Friday, 26 Jan 2024. 06:50. Chapter 3: Section 2. Mantram-2. POST-50. =============================================================== Mantram-2. "Kaman yah kamayate manya-manah  sa kamabhir-jayate tatra tatra,  paryapta-kamasya krt-atmanas-tu  ihaiva sarve pravi-liyanti kamah." (3.2.2):  "Whoever longs for objects of desire, brooding over them, they are born here and there for the fulfilment of those desires. But in the case of a Seer whose longings have found there final consummation in the Atman and who has realised the Self, his desires vanish here, in this life."    ================================================================ If we desire anything, we will be born according to the nature of the desire. Inasmuch as every day we accumulate desires and go on piling them one over the other, and the duration of our lifespan is not long enough to permit us to enjoy all those desires, we die ...