Upanishads : "The cream of Vedas"

Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF), research wing of Chinmaya Mission Worldwide. Adi Sankara Nilayam, Veliyanad, Eranakulam, India, Kerala 092077 11136 welcometocif@chinfo.org chinfo.org Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF) Gratitude to the Divine Bhagavati for the successful offering of Navaratri celebrations! Over these nine sacred nights, the participants of Shakti Upasana Camp, who had traveled from different parts of the world to partake in the auspicious, experienced the grace of the Devi in all her avatars with reverential offerings of pujas and havans led by Swami Sharadananda Sarasvati. Each day of the Shakti Upasana Camp was a deeply spiritual experience, marked by a series of rituals and practices devoted to different forms of Devi – starting with Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta Skandamata, Katyayani, the fierce Kalaratri, Mahagauri on Ashtami, and finally the gracious Siddhidatri on the ninth day. Each day, the Devi would be awakened at 6 am, accompanied b...

========================================================================= Saturday, 28 Oct 2023. 06:25. Scriptures Upanishads The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad  Introduction-4. Post-4. ========================================================================= The Upanishad promises us a freedom which is above the turmoil of all earthly existence. It can make us happy perennially under every condition, even after death—not merely in this life. In fact, the Upanishad assures us that death is not a bar, and not a fear. There is no such thing as death as we think of it. It is another kind of process which is intended for the chastening of the soul in its march towards a greater perfection; and perfection is what we ask for, not pleasure. This is what the Upanishads tell us, on which the Brihadaranyaka contemplates in vast detail. To people who study this Upanishad at random, it may appear to be a hotch-potch of contents, as it incorporates diverse ideas, many thoughts, and several schools of...

Chinmaya Mission:  Navratri, the nine-night festival that symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, is celebrated with a unique blend of spiritual fervor and cultural vibrancy at Chinmaya Mission centers across the globe. These centers become a sanctum where devotees unite in adoration of the divine feminine energy, manifesting as Goddess Durga, through prayer, dance, and melodious devotional hymns. The atmosphere at Chinmaya Mission centers during Navratri is electrifying. The hall is beautifully decorated, and a statue or image of Goddess Durga takes center stage. Devotees dress in traditional attire, often in shades of red, and perform Garba and Dandiya dances, accompanied by soul-stirring bhajans and aartis. The celebration is not merely a cultural event but a deeply spiritual experience that fosters unity, devotion, and a connection with the divine. Navratri at Chinmaya Mission centers is a time for inner reflection, heightened spirituality, and the joy of coming together as a...