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Annual Walkathon for CORD

April 3, 2018

On the Sunday afternoon of March 16th, more than 100 adults and children put on their jogging shoes and walked around the parking lot of Chinmaya Mission Bakersfield to the melodious and motivating chant of Om Namah Shivaya by Bindu Nair for the 8th Annual Wa
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Article by Swami Aparajitananda

April 29, 2024

In Bhagavad Gītā it is said: yadā yadā hi dharmasya glānirbhavati bhārata | abhyuthānam adharmasya tadātmānaṁ sṛjāmyaham || (=Whenever there is a decline of dharma and an ascent of adharma, I manifest Myself.) In the initial years of the 20th century, India was going thro
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An Inside Look Where No One Wants to Look

June 14, 2023

July 4, 2020, marked the beginning of a new era in my life as I was nearing 80 years old. Covid was at its height when I was unceremoniously dropped off at Amica — a senior home facility in London, Ontario. Of course, the “unceremonious” drop-off was not how it was, but it felt like it! Neithe
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The Essence of Devotion: Gems of Wisdom from Narada Bhakti Sutra

September 19, 2022

We seek the spiritual path to free ourselves from the inevitable sorrows that accompany human existence. We seek permanent happiness, peace and contentment but don't find any lasting joy in our worldly pursuits and successes. They seem to elude us like a mirage. In this context, it is the Vedas that
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To Discover Happiness – Learn from the Bhagavad Gita

August 29, 2022

Happiness is a subject dear to everyone's heart. From womb to tomb, all our actions are in the pursuit of happiness. Yet there is no definitive answer as to why we want happiness. We deceive ourselves into believing that the joy we seek lies in the materialistic objects of the world. We forget t
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How to change your destiny

July 22, 2022

Life as we know it is a culmination of all our past decisions. It is not a set chronology of events pre-determined by an extra-terrestrial force, but rather a personal trajectory. People often associate their present stature with the forces of Destiny or Luck. But, what if we got to know that these
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What Does It Mean to Be The Best?

July 11, 2022

Born into different circumstances, we share a constant throughout existence – the goal to live a worthy life. There are some who constantly seek inspiration to achieve this goal, and some who possess everything they need, to be excellent. However, despite all this, some feel a sense of insecurity
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Why do we Commit Sin?

June 23, 2022

Often in life, we willfully take certain courses of action without knowing their consequences. Our choices are made from the seat of unawareness, and stem from the overpowering ego that blinds us with desire. Our actions impact others by either uplifting them or exerting a negative force on them, mo
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Learning to Overcome Obstacles with Lord Hanuman

June 17, 2022

Lord Hanuman, one of the most popular Hindu deities worshipped, is known for his valour and remarkable feats. He is not just one of the heroes of the Ramayana epic, but is also renowned for eliminating the tribulations of a large number of eminent personalities. Known as the remover of obstacles, he
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How Does Spirituality Impact Day-to-Day Living?

June 16, 2022

We often find ourselves caught in a philosophical debate around the purpose of life. We feel life would be easier if we could figure out its meaning. The answers can thankfully be found in the Vedic scriptures that explain the fundamentals of life in a myriad ways, unearthing the power to mold our d
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Our Scriptures are a Mirror for Us

June 8, 2022

The Mahabharata, the longest epic ever written, is believed to have all of life’s lessons in it. By way of a tribute, Sage Veda Vyasa has said that any learnings not mentioned in the Mahabharata, just do not exist. Scriptures such as the Mahabharata contain a vast body of information that reveal t
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Rama or Nama

April 13, 2022

The Vedas declare that the one indivisible Truth, the Parabrahma Paramatma, is all-pervading and ever-present in all names and forms of the universe. Yet we do not see it. Just as the unmanifest fire in the wood manifests in a visible form on rubbing, the Truth, God, the Self of all, present in ever
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Time – The Mighty Devourer

March 26, 2022

We human beings are strange. It is common knowledge and we know that anyone who is born is going to die. Yet we live under the strong illusion that the day is far away. We refuse to appreciate the play of Time. The Time Factor Our life span perishes continuously. As we see, day by day, youth
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Non-insistence is Freedom

March 15, 2022

A 105-year-old man was asked the secret of his long life. He answered, “The secret is that I am not yet dead and that’s why I am living!” One who breathes is said to be living; even a person in coma is alive. A man earning to take care of basic needs like food, clothing, and shelter without
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What is life and what is its purpose?

February 16, 2022

At some point in our lives, many have pondered over the deeper meaning of life. Some think life is the sum total of everything we have or what we own – friends, family, property, vehicles and so on. Others think that life is what we do – love, play and work. So what constitutes life, and what is
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How can we liberate ourselves from our sorrows?

February 2, 2022

Sometimes in life, despite all our sincere efforts, we experience great sorrow. These sorrows come in many forms – personal conflicts, financial instability, disease or loss of a loved one. Many have tried to find a recourse for their dilemma, but have come up empty-handed; these answers are not e
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What Does It Mean to Be The Best?

January 7, 2022

Born into different circumstances, we share a constant throughout existence – the goal to live a worthy life. There are some who constantly seek inspiration to achieve this goal, and some who possess everything they need to be excellent. However, despite all this, some feel a sense of insecurity a
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The Magic of Willpower: How to Change the Course of Your Life

December 7, 2021

Human beings are the most advanced of all the species on earth. Possessing an intellect, we have the ability to ponder over, communicate, and comprehend issues. We also have the prowess to tackle the circumstances life throws at us. We can let harsh times overwhelm us or take what comes our way with
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All that Glitters is Not Gold – The Story of the Golden Deer

November 24, 2021

The world we live in today is increasingly focused on material fulfillment. While chasing this intangible success, we find ourselves in never-ending pursuit of the impermanent. The enchantment with the glitter and glamour that accompanies the perception of a charmed life, more often than not, turns
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The Inner Liberation

November 3, 2021

Our everyday life is mired in various forms of conflict on many different levels. We chase thoughts of pleasure, validation, comfort, security and success amongst others. Our mental landscape is fraught with worries around the future, or sorrows of the past, with increasingly less time to dwell on t
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What Should One’s Attitude Towards Work Be?

October 6, 2021

These days I constantly hear youngsters say that technology has created multiple possibilities for humankind. I guess it has bridged the gap between distant lands, organizations, families and most importantly, brought every aspect of human need closer to its respective solution. Connectivity has bec
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Win the Mind, Win the World

September 30, 2021

As we go about our day to day activities, often we are unaware that there is one force that prevails over our actions. That is our mind. We are in a constant flow of thoughts as they go through a myriad changes, without so much as a break for reflection. The mind rarely finds a way to be calm and
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PROMISE GIVEN…PROMISE KEPT

January 30, 2019

We make commitments Socially…personally …even to the Lord. However…often…we end up: not keeping OUR WORD. breaching OUR COMMITMENT. SOMETIMES we are casual. We say… "I will definitely do it." But are: UNABLE to fulfil it FORGET to ful
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POINTS TO PONDER 2019

January 17, 2019

1.There is nothing greater than Self -Knowledge as also the teacher who has realised. 2.God says, “First you apply.... then I’ll reply.” 3.“A person may have everything - Knowledge, wealth and virtues, but if he is not humble, all is in vain. All else becomes beautiful with humility
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PRIDE is FUEL for ANGER

January 17, 2019

One big problem we face is… ANGER. At the very least provocation… We fly off the handle… The result…SORROW…DISCORD. Anger is a state of the mind. It expresses as irritability… as full blown explosive dramatics. To stay calm in every situation… we need to examine the very g
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Take Out Rest Time!

December 4, 2018

All beings have been pre-programmed to balance work and rest. Man’s constitution, like most other beings, is made to work during the day and rest at night. Sleep, especially at night, rejuvenates and refreshes us. However, with the discovery of electricity, we play
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AN INTEGRATED PERSONA

November 14, 2018

Life has three aspects: action…emotion…thought. They appear separate but we know that no action is possible without thought or feeling. At different times…in different situations they each have a different effect. Often…we struggle with our actions BECAUSE… M
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DISCOVER PEACE IN THE ONE

November 9, 2018

We see the sun ‘rising and setting’ but in fact it does not ‘rise or set’. Nor DOES THE MOON WAX OR WANE! THE EARTH THAT APPEARS STATIONARY is in fact rotating! We experience the world. Perceive it with our sense organs through the projections
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VALUES TO ENHANCE LIFE

November 2, 2018

The world over…schools…colleges…universities place importance on reading…writing…projects… extracurricular activities…new methods of learning. The objective – make students worldly wise…smart…intellectually brilliant. There is no emphasis on imparting
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TURN A DEAF EAR!!!

October 20, 2018

WE EACH HAVE A VISION OF LIFE an understanding of the path to follow. Armed with this… when we take up an assignment… either spiritual or worldly… we accept results will not be quick. DESPITE THIS we tend to get… tired…bored…impatient. As obstacles sprout…we are… Depressed
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Karma Yoga in the Cosmos

October 9, 2018

At any point in time… even as the world of humans sleeps… quietly…efficiently…selflessly giving without expecting… NATURE IS AT WORK! This is Yagna…the spirit of sacrifice KARMA YOGA IN ACTION The action of each one… enables the next one to perform. In complete harmony with
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Celebrate Life – The Biggest Gift

September 29, 2018

Better Than All GIFTS We are alive…we know it. We live…we see…hear…touch…feel. We also achieve..think…ideate. We interact…transact. WE ENJOY LIFE AND SEEK TO PRESERVE IT. From whence came this life? We cannot truly say our parents gave it…or that we c
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THE MIGHT OF THE RIGHTY

September 22, 2018

Is might Right or is right Might? What should we choose? Commonly power rests with physical, financial, military or political clout and most submit to these power centers; but some choose courage to stand by RIGHT. Be it the Puranas, Ramayan or the Mahabharata the Roma
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RAISE YOURSELF THROUGH YOUR OWN EFFORTS

September 17, 2018

The Bhagavad Gita is not an eleventh hour remedy for the dying; It is a manual for living…for the living. Adorning it with silk and Dropping flowers on it Won’t help. But this is how most people deal with the Gita. Foreigners wonder and ask… ‘With this s
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GANESHA – THE MOST AUSPICIOUS

September 10, 2018

Before we proceed with any work or worship… TO THE FAMED REMOVER OF OBSTACLES… to Lord Ganapathi… we offer the first prayer. Every aspect of HIS… as if…cleanses every aspect of ours HIS entire form is…WORTHY OF WORSHIP. His single tusk reminds us to: Drop dual
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Sri Krishna – Lila Purushottama

August 31, 2018

Sri Krishna – Lila Purushottama Sri Krishna has been painted in different hues and shades. Heard of as…a dispassionate Yogi… great friend…best teacher…even a prankster. But Krishna’s actions often contradicted his words which are enshrined in the Bhaga
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MAKE THE SWITCH

August 27, 2018

We may have great talents and abilities but cannot be any lasting gains if they are used only for worldly purposes. Akbar, the Moghul emperor had In his court a galaxy of renowned poets…musicians…scholars… Among them was his favourite… SANGEET SAMRAT…T
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PERFORM TO POTENTIAL

August 14, 2018

SOME BELIEVE SUCCESS: is not for all needs connections in high places is based on luck Yet in the workplace… if the company fares poorly we blame it on poor management. If a junior fails we ask him: to own responsibility
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Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda

August 7, 2018

SWAMI CHINMAYANANDA worked for the joy of working… immersed in the moment… alive to the present. No clinging attachments to any labour…effort…people…place…past…future. Often asked what would happen to this huge Mission after he had gone? With total lack of concern…he would
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WHAT SHOULD WE OFFER IN WORSHIP?

July 23, 2018

WHAT SHOULD WE OFFER IN WORSHIP? Every bhakta must express gratitude. How each one does it… depends upon individual choice. Many are the options open to us: Prayer Worshipping the Lord Singing His glories Choose the path of y
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THE POWER OF THE WORD

July 14, 2018

Words wield immense power. Inherent in them is the strength to make or break a situation...a relationship. How and what we say… makes all the difference. THE CHOICE IS OURS. We often hear people say, “I acted on the spur of the moment, I ne
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GOALS OF LIFE DECODED

July 10, 2018

Our ancient rishis enumerated four goals of life: Dharma – Duty Artha – Material Wealth Kama – Desire Moksha – Liberation. The roles of these four pillars… and their unique f
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Take the Best from Each Experience

June 14, 2018

Take the Best from Each Experience SWAMI TEJOMAYANANDA Every experience is important. It can become meaningful and… contribute to what we are who we can become Through his childhood Sri Buddha’s father protected him from the
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Cultivate Trust

June 1, 2018

We say SEEING IS BELIEVING. So…since God cannot be seen… we declare He does not exist… or say he is invisible. IS GOD INVISIBLE? When a baby is growing in the womb… there is A POWER that ensures its every organ and limb
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Why The Dissatisfaction?

May 22, 2018

Every one is searching for: something to get something to become Other than… what we have what we are. From THIS limitation… we want FREEDOM. When we have
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Stay Ahead

May 14, 2018

The Heart of Success Stay Ahead Different people respond differently to obstacles. SOME: do not take on great work give up when faced with. A rare few PERSIST and are successful. We think successful people never have difficulties or obstacles. HOWEV
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The Flow of Grace my teacher – Swami Chinmayananda

May 8, 2018

THE FLOW OF GRACE MY TEACHER – SWAMI CHINMAYANANDA HE SERVED TO DESERVE TODAY IS THE Day of my teacher… SWAMI CHINMAYANANDA Because HE IS…I AM The best of the knowers of Brahman… He imparted to me what I KNOW and What I in turn give others. It is HIS compassion… that Vedanta has
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Celebrate The Differences

May 5, 2018

We often ask: WHY ARE OTHERS NOT LIKE ME? Why are they not unto me as I am unto them? LIKE the garden… has varieties of flowers… the WORLD has… people of different kinds The quality of each mind… made up with… intentions…attitudes…likes…dislikes… varies from person t
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TAKE HEART

April 21, 2018

All around us we see Chaos…Commotion…Destruction Loss of Human Values…Moral Degradation. All this causes us to worry about:  the youth of TODAY  the future generations BUT SUCH SITUATIONS ARE NOT NEW. If we read Narada Muni’s account of life of his times…it may well read li
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Unlock your Full Potential

April 16, 2018

Human potential is INFINITE. How then is it that… human EFFORT is FINITE? Can we MULTIPLY our effort? Every machine whether man-made or God-made… is fraught with limitations… in form or function. So too HUMAN EFFORT…conditioned by Body..mind…intellect Time…circumstances is FINI
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FOLLOW HIS FOOTSTEPS

March 27, 2018

Sri Rama is presented to us as the IDEAL… the IDOL to hold onto…follow… for He stood by dharma…righteousness No matter how severe… the trial or tribulation. EVEN if it caused personal pain… He faced each one… with faith… wi
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Means of Spiritual perfection – sadhana

March 21, 2018

The sadhana for spiritual perfection is often described as a motion without movement. A physical movement implies a shift from place to place. But the spiritual evolution is a psychic ascent which has no space nor dimensions. It is a new vision gained because
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SATSANGA

March 20, 2018

SATSANGA is association with the TRUTH… with goodness…nobility…good values…integrity. All goodness comes together in the company of a Realised Soul…the very epitome of Truth. This is the best association. SATSANGA is also:  Reading about the lives of saints.  Company of peopl
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MASTERY OVERNIGHT

March 5, 2018

CONTROLLING or mastering the mind has nothing to do with one's: stage in life age…education…prosperity…poverty It WORKS according to its own set of rules. IF it were possible to control the mind b
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ENJOY THE CHALLENGES OF LIFE

February 27, 2018

What is this life? How should we really live it? EVERYDAY…WITHOUT FAIL… life comes with different flavours… pleasant…unpleasant…wonderful… boring…tiring…fulfilling... Life does not place choices before us. What you see is what you get. So, what can we do? TAKE one of two a
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TO DO or NOT TO DO

February 12, 2018

Arjuna floundered on the battlefield… But Krishna was by his side to point him in the right direction… ALL ARE NOT SO BLESSED… most have no advisers… OR they are not dependable. To take correct decisions… first be clear and know your identity. SUPPOSE: The boss asks you to do some
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VOICE OF MIND OR CONSCIENCE?

February 5, 2018

How can we distinguish… the chatter of Mind… from the urging of Conscience? It is difficult to tell… BECAUSE our desires are ever… trying to get the better of us. WHAT WE WANT is not always good
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Choice is in the Moment

January 20, 2018

What we get in the present is DESTINY… What we do with what we get is self-effort. SELF EFFORT is action done out of… our free will or choice Each moment in life we face …one situation or the other. Even though we have… no control over the situation… we choose how to deal with it
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Enriching Life In 2018

January 5, 2018

Every moment is complete in itself. Think anew feel anew. The process of learning, leading to the H
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LIVE AS YOURSELF

December 27, 2017

Scriptures and saints say…live as THE SELF. BUT How? Once born we acquire several identities… personalities… relationships… roles. We work to become great… We crave what we don’t have… Don't value what we have… Experience jealousy with what others have… No matter
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Show Who and When To Give!!!

December 12, 2017

There are two schools of thought with regard to charity. ONE... Says give freely... without judging whether a person is fit or not. This emulates from Nature: the sun...moon...rivers...trees give of themselves with... no concern for the recipient. Once while seated under a mango tree a
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The Art of Listening

December 2, 2017

The Art of Listening PROVIDED WE LISTEN PROPERLY… listening (sravana) is a means of gaining knowledge – right knowledge that is free from all doubts and errors. Most problems in relationships arise because we do not actually listen to the other. We prefer to talk rather
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Have Faith in Faith – Man’s Real Wealth

October 23, 2017

Faith plays a crucial role in life… its power makes the impossible possible… Though an important aspect of life, its full meaning and implications are rarely appreciated. Generally taken as a negative quality it implies lack of intellectual maturity. It may appear as blind belief, but c
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IS THE LORD THE SAME TO ALL?

October 17, 2017

IS THE LORD THE SAME TO ALL? For the Lord, all are equal. He guides all beings towards prosperity and well being. HOWEVER depending on their nature…His guidance differs. He taught the Pandavas.. pun
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RESTRAINT OF MIND WINS ALL

October 11, 2017

Progress and success in life need a disciplined and obedient mind … a mastery gained by preparing the mind in stages. Example: to study calculus one must first know algebra. WHY DISCIPLINE THE MIND? Because… The mind acts prompted by thoughts. Thoughts are triggered by objects or
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WHAT BINDS THE FAMILY?

October 4, 2017

In the family...we play various roles. AT HOME a woman is...daughter...mother...wife... daughter-in-law...sister-in-law...and so on. In office...manager...worker...employer. For a man too it is similar. Every role comes with duties. Diverse and distinct. ... Different in each relationship..
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POWER PACKED REMINDERS FROM THE GITA

October 4, 2017

Uplift ourselves by your own efforts. Never allow yourself to fall. Don't wait for circumstances or people to help you. Put forth efforts yourself. Human Life is meant for our inner unfoldment. Don't waste it. Great heights are attained with self-effort, as the Grace of the Lord manifests wi
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MIND – THE BODY’S SOFTWARE

September 18, 2017

MIND the faculty of thinking… is a continuous flow of thoughts. The body is only a tool the mind employs to accomplish its tasks. The body is the hardware and the mind …like the software of the computer. WHEN the software is infected with viruses it can cause problems and sometimes…even
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Lord and Leader – Ganesha

August 31, 2017

Invocation to Lord Ganesha by Sant Tulsidas Gaiye Ganapati jagavandana Sankara suvana Bhavani nandana Gaiye Ganapati jagavandana Siddhisadana gajavadana Vinayaka Kripasindhu sundara saba layaka Gaiye Ganapati jagavandana SYMBOLICALLY…Ganesha stands for
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Common Sense Is All You Need

August 21, 2017

All religions teach the same simple truth of the underlying oneness and harmony. Yet we are aware of the differences and divisions between communities and religions. Our experiences of life show…we want to live happily, collectively
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FAITH – THE FORCE OF CONVICTION

August 8, 2017

We sleep with the faith that we will wake up in the morning We turn on the ignition in the faith the car will start. Faith is always about the unknown. The known needs no faith. It is known. Belief can be blind if not backed by intellectual inquiry or self- exper
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Geeta – Our Operating Manual 2

July 31, 2017

Things and beings…experiences and situations in life… 'cause' joy or sorrow Maintain equanimity in the face of change. Change is a constant. It is inevitable. I. EQUANIMITY toward OBJECTS: Every object is important and has a place. Recognise…respect this…Do not accord undue valu
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The Gita – Way of Life

July 24, 2017

The Gita Way of Life Every day we deal with people, things, experiences and situations. How we RESPOND to them depends on how we perceive them. Our PERCEPTIONS depend on our KNOWLEDGE of the thing…person or experience. Different people respond to the same situation differently. The dif
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FEARLESSNESS IS THE KEY

July 17, 2017

To understand fearlessness… WE NEED TO KNOW FEAR. Experienced by rich and poor alike… fear or fearlessness has no relation to the quantity of our possessions. Arising from different sources… We fear: o Losing something – tangible or intangible o The unknown – what does the
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PRAISE BE TO THE GURU

July 10, 2017

In the Hindu tradition the Guru… is greatly revered…with a position even higher than that of the LORD HIMSELF. This staggering statement being so profound is difficult to accept. The high accolades the scriptures pay the Guru make the uninitiated wonder whether the worship of the Guru
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WHY IS IT DIFFICULT TO LIVE WITH PEOPLE?

June 27, 2017

1. We find it easier to live… with animals and pets BUT LIVING WITH HUMANS IS DIFFICULT. We don’t blame fire for burning us… we accept that it is fire’s nature. We accept the coolness of ice…the wetness of water as their nature. We don’t try to change them
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Who is God?

June 17, 2017

IS GOD A CREATION OF THE HUMAN MIND? IS GOD A CONCEPT? Concepts are finite and speak of only some aspects of GOD. Some are definitely beneficial. EXAMPLE…faith that God is the protector …that He is compassionate gives courage and solace. However…the Infini
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God : The Most Talked About

June 13, 2017

GOD is the MOST TALKED ABOUT ENTITY in the world. To know how popular He is…just Google ‘God’! From time immemorial various views, beliefs and concepts about Him have existed. Even in Vaidika times some believed He existed some that He did not. We do not doubt o
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Who Does Anger Benefit?

June 6, 2017

We cannot ignore or escape…Anger When we are angry we become agitated:  lose all inner peace and tranquility
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SHAKE OFF THE SHACKLES Drop like…dislike

May 27, 2017

Q How do I create my world? A The outer world of objects being the same for all… different PREFERENCES for them reside in each mind.
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HELP CHILDREN FIND THEIR VOCATION

May 22, 2017

From BABIES we do not have any expectations. We are happy to just watch them grow at their own pace. BUT as they mature, things change. Children …develop their own thoughts and feelings. Parents often …with increasing expectations and demands …without due consideration for th
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WHY POSTPOSE YOUR HAPPINESS – FIND IT NOW!

May 9, 2017

The Bhagawad Geeta categorises mankind into: three personality types … with three different visions. The sattwic person perceives the oneness of things and beings …heart is filled with love …lives in bliss and freedom The rajasic person constantly struggles …sees differe
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Take It Or Leave It… THE CHOICE IS YOURS

May 2, 2017

Take It Or Leave It…THE CHOICE IS YOURS For a person suffering from a disease, there are doctors who recognise the problem and advise a cure. The prescription to be followed may include:  Medicines  Dietary restrictions  Other disciplines The pa
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The Road Under Construction

May 2, 2017

The Road Under Construction OUTSIDE roads are constructed by road construction companies funded by the government or by private organizations. But the INNER road has to be constructed by oneself. The construction process is continuous… construct…walk… cons
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THINK BIG! ACT WISELY!! SHOW RESULTS!!!

April 24, 2017

Life presents a variety of problems at different levels. INDIVIDUAL: health, emotions, relationships, marriage, children, career... NATIONAL: poverty, unemployment, illiteracy, corruption… Analysed honestly their root cause is… …lack of proper thought
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Forgiveness Does Not Come Easy

April 8, 2017

Forgiveness Q: We are taught to forgive and forget…
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Children – Are They Yours? by Swami Tejomayananda

April 3, 2017

Children - Are They Yours? While raising children it is important to remember  Parents only provide material for the physical body. I belong to GOD… …and so also
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The Key to Meditation – A Quiet Mind

March 25, 2017

THROUGH the history of mankind… …manifesting in every age, golden or dark is man’s quest to know his
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EXCELLENT MANAGERS INSPIRE

March 14, 2017

The successful management of an organization is measured by the satisfaction and happiness of people working for it. In the
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Mantra to Excel

March 4, 2017

Be clear about the GOAL of every action. Most are vague or confused about this… ….have given little thought to it or have superficial GOALS. A young boy was asked why he went to college. He said, “Without a degree no girl will marry
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Why Unhappiness ?

March 4, 2017

Q: God is love and happiness. If God is everywhere then why is there unhappiness in the world? Air is everywhere, yet asthma patients gasp for air. Some are even known to die without air. The trouble is with the person not with the air. Sunlight
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Is there Life After Death ?

March 4, 2017

The easiest answer is: Wait till death to find out! The question that requires a response is: AFTER WHOSE DEATH AND WHOSE LIFE? It is common knowledge that the physical body perishes after death. What happens to the other entity…known as jiva or soul? The jiva is the
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Marriage, A Melody

February 12, 2017

Among the millions you could have married, you chose your particular spouse. You may have married for a variety of reasons. It could have been: a love marriage an arranged marriage a combination of the two But the FACT is that you are now married. It
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Enjoy the Benefits of Faith in God

February 12, 2017

The Benefits Non-believers say that God doesn’t really exist. It is just a belief. DESPITE THAT.. Simple faith and belief in the existence of God benefits greatly. It doesn’t matter whether He exists or not… Each is free to their own faith… So long as there is
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WHY DO GOOD PEOPLE SUFFER ?

January 23, 2017

A COMMON QUESTION: Why do good people suffer or why do bad things happen to good people? It APPEARS good people get the brunt of suffering, while evil-doers enjoy life. Is this true? Does not everyone suffer in one form or another? So is not the question MEANINGLESS? J
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STANDARDS FOR GOODNESS- AM I REALLY GOOD?

December 23, 2016

STANDARDS FOR GOODNESS - AM I REALLY GOOD? To work for ourselves and achieve great things, is not laudable. But to help others to achieve their goals is an ACCOMPLISHMENT. To reciprocate goodness is common courtesy. REAL GOODNESS is…when despite being harmed …we continue to wish the person well
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Tap into the Secret of Prayer

December 3, 2016

People often ask… “WHY SHOULD I PRAY?” “I believe in leading a moral life and doing good deeds. Is that not enough?” However, to be CONSISTENTLY virtuous one requires: tremendous strength determination noble ideals ELSE…it is eas
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Drop the Poison of Anger

November 26, 2016

Anger - the universal problem…from time immemorial…the world over - children, youngsters, adults, even spiritual seekers suffer from it. What is anger? Why do we get angry? Why do we want to overcome anger? Anger is dangerous a
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A happy beginning for Chinmaya Bala Vihar

September 16, 2016

HOUSTON. Every new beginning, particularly in the path of knowledge, has a special aura — a magic that is tangible, and an importance so valuable. Such a special sense of excitement was clearly visible on Sep.11, 2016, when Bala Vihar reopened its doors in Chinmaya Prabha Houston to heartil
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1st Chinmaya Naada Bindu Festival in USA

August 24, 2016

Chinmaya Naada Bindu (CNB), Chinmaya Mission’s residential school, or gurukula, for Indian classical performing art
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JANAMASHTAMI

August 23, 2016

Swami Chinmayananda Extracted from Tapovan Prasad 1-9-1966 This is a sacred day dedicated to Lord Krishna. For centuries together, the story of Krishna has been repeated on this day in our country. Krishna was born on this day in our country. Krishn
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Higher Values Add Value to Life

August 22, 2016

Pooja is performed at two levels – external and internal. At the external level, we may not be able to offer a golden throne, jewels or expensive ornaments to the Lord. However, mentally, even though it costs nothing to offer the most exotic things, we offer a small coconut in our prayers
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An Altar Alters Life

August 22, 2016

In order to live a peaceful and fulfilling life, one must enrich one’s inner equipment – the mind and intellect. For this, it is important to follow values. Inner Purification However, many people question, “Why? Why should I follow values?” On the other hand, so
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Love but Give Space

August 2, 2016

Generally, we tend to get attached to the things and beings we live with. An interesting point with regard to material objects, is that when we love a living being we expect them to reciprocate our love. But with material things, our love is utterly selfless, without any expectation. The cheri
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When Grace Descends

August 2, 2016

Living in the family fold, we have to continue our sadhana. Not only is this possible but it is relatively simple to maintain a particular attitude and spirit while performing our duties. We are not required to perform any specific actions. Only now the same actions are performed with an altered m
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To Grow – Attach to Detach

July 26, 2016

We have seen how dependence on material things, worldly relations, and pleasure seeking steadily decreases as our love for God increases. Interestingly as we move towards the Lord with faith, love and devotion, we automatically develop a certain amount of detachment to worldly objects. Let me
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The One among the Many

May 31, 2016

The Ishavasyopanishad mantras begin, by remebering
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The Glory of Bhakta Hanuman

April 22, 2016

In this world, it is almost impossible fo
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A Chinmaya Tribute to Padma Bhushan Pujya Guruji

April 15, 2016

We stand as one family Overjoyed together, with pride and reverence. We salute as a mission, Inspired and dedicated, Ever ready to serve Your Lotus Feet and the Highest Purpose Above and beyond us. We admire endlessly Your noble life of Devotion and Knowledge Delighting more than what w
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Chinmaya Bharati – Ottawa (CANADA) December 2015

April 5, 2016

The last month at Chinmaya Bharati we welcomed and housed the Chinmaya Jyoti for a short four weeks. During that time, the centre seemed to glow a new glow and was vibrant with activities. From the day the Jyoti arrived to the day the Jyoti left for the next location, everyday there was movement in
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Value-based education is the only solution

April 5, 2016

A value-based education system deeply rooted in the eternal rich Indian culture and civilization alone is the only solution to the apparent problem of diminishing moral values among the new generation, opined Swami Swaroopananda, the Director of the prestigious Chinmaya International Residential S
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Source of Upanishads – The Vedas

April 5, 2016

Knowledge of the Self is called upanishad vidya and the scriptural texts, in which it is revealed, are called the Upanishads. The Upanishads, in the form of granthas or books, may be many; but the Self knowledge revealed by them
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No Price is Too High

March 30, 2016

Having gone through various expe
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A unique and symbolic Mahasivaratri at Chinmaya Prabha

March 29, 2016

Lord Siv
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Bhagavad Gita – Divine Dialogue

March 2, 2016

The Bhagavad-gītā is Lord Krishna’s teaching to Arjuna. This basic fact is extremely significant. One day, a person came up to me and said, “Swamiji, I am familiar with the Gītā – the Holy Book that Arjuna taught to Krish
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Identify with the Higher

February 13, 2016

We have often seen how a small and weak nation attacked by a strong and apparently unconquerable enemy, seeks the aid of a ‘superpower’. Arjuna tells Sri Krishna that he has understood the might of the foe, desire – a seemingly invincible opponent. He now reques
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Battling Desire

February 3, 2016

Having pointed out that desire is the constant enemy of the wise man, how it operates by veiling our discrimination and the places where it resides, Sri Krishna now reveals the strategy by which this mighty foe can be conquered. The first thing one has to do is to bring the senses under your cont
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To Fulfil or Not to Fulfil ?

January 18, 2016

Desire is the constant enemy of the wise man. In this context the term ‘wise’ refers neither to a man of enlightenment nor an ‘ignorant’ man who continuously seeks pleasure from the outside world. The man of enlightenment i
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Three types of desires

January 10, 2016

Desire is our greatest enemy. What happens when desire arises? How does it affect us? Sri Krishna presents three striking examples: fire covered by a screen of smoke; a mirror concealed by dust; and a foetus enveloped in the womb. Similarly, our knowledge is covered b
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Happy New Year!

January 9, 2016

A New Year has begun. Does it bring any novelty for us? There should be something new in our lives besides the date on the calendar. Does it bring any external or internal change? External novelty refers to changes outside such as painting the house, buying a new car
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Greed The Might Enemy

December 27, 2015

In our life, we must distinguish between our needs and our desires. We have natural, physical needs - when you are hungry, you want food; when you are thirsty you want to drink something. These are natural; they cannot be categorized under desire or kaama.
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Desire – The Enemy Within

December 23, 2015

Why does man compromise with his ideals, engage in actions which are below the dignity of a human being or perform deeds that have a negative impact on his mind, thereby creating more sorrow for himself? Why does it happen? In the
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Many Shades of Sin

December 14, 2015

Compromising our ideals is also a form of paapam. We have a mental picture of an ideal life; but are we ready to make the necessary sacrifices to actualise it? Let us take the simple example of deciding to get up early in the morning. However, when the alarm rings, I
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Recognising Sin

December 6, 2015

The last question posed by Arjuna to Sri Krishna in Chapter three is one that is of great relevance to all of us. Why does man commit sin? Even though he does not want to (anichchena), still, in spite of himself, he does so. What is that force, factor, or entity that
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Rise above Like and Dislike

November 28, 2015

Whatever a great person or a Shreshta Purusha (leader) does, his example is followed by others (Bhagavad Gita 3.21). For instance, if you admire someone in the field of sports, music, theatre or spirituality, there is a tendency to imitate the behaviour of that person
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Leadership Mantras

November 28, 2015

The Bhagavad Gita contains two slokas which encapsulate the principles of leadership. Sri Krishna reveals how a leader should himself act and how to lead or guide others. Spiritually ignorant people are attached to results (saktah)
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Prakriti At Play

November 3, 2015

Prakriti at Play SWAMI TEJOMAYANANDA Spiritually ignorant people are attached to actions (karma) and the results of action (karmaphal). The man of wisdom remains totally unattached to both. What makes one person attached and the other so
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A Responsible Leader

October 17, 2015

ACTION TO PERFECTION BLOG 14 A Responsible Leader SWAMI TEJOMAYANANDA Whatever a great person or a Shr
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Action To Perfection

October 11, 2015

ACTION TO PERFECTION The Art of Selfless Action SWAMI TEJOMAYANANDA
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The wheel of Creation

October 4, 2015

Online link : http://www.speakingtree.in/blog/the-wheel-of-creation In the Gita, Sri Krishna counsels Arjuna to do his duty and not run away from the battlefield. He gives an imp
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Life is – Share and Care

September 28, 2015

Online link :http://www.speakingtree.in/blog/life-is-share-and-care The Gita, declares that a person who repeatedly takes from the totality, but never contributes to it, is a thief. Here, Sri Krishna has used a very powerful word. A Thief The commonly understood meaning o
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Nurture Nature And Be Blessed In Return

September 19, 2015

Online link :http://www.speakingtree.in/blog/nurture-nature-and-be-blessed-in-return Working together in a spirit of cooperation and dedication, without at
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Action To Perfection

September 12, 2015

Online link : http://www.speakingtree.in/blog/perfection-in-attitude Action is a very peculiar thing. It tends to bind the doer. We have all experienced that when we start doing some karma (action), we think we will do just a little and stop there. For example, a person who is unemployed only wan
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Fulfill All Your Wishes – Together

September 6, 2015

Online link : http://www.speakingtree.in/blog/fulfill-all-your-wishes-together-571329 The attitude with which we perform an action is of great significance. In the Bhagavad Gita Bhagavan Shri Krishna advises Arjuna to perform even right actions, as worship of the Lord without any kind of attach
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Karma Yoga Decoded

August 31, 2015

Online link : http://www.speakingtree.in/blog/karma-yoga-decoded Karmayoga is generally translated and understood as ‘path of action’, yoga of action. People have different notions as to what constitutes karma yoga. Some think that a person engaged in action throughout the day is a karm
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Performing The Right Action

August 24, 2015

Online link : http://www.speakingtree.in/public/spiritual-blogs/masters/science-of-spirituality/performing-the-
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The Senses – Are You in Command?

August 16, 2015

Online link : http://www.speakingtree.in/public/spiritual-blogs/masters/self-improvement/the-senses---are-you-in-comman
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‘Action – The Inescapable Law of Life’

August 10, 2015

Online link :http://www.speakingtree.in/public/spiritual-blogs/masters/science-of-spirituality/action---the-inescapable-law-of-life In the Bhagavad Gita Bhagavan explains to Arjuna that it is not possible to give up action. No one can remain even for a moment without performing action.
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Gurudev on LAW OF KARMA – From the Souvenir of Gnana Yagna – Kuwait , 1971

August 7, 2015

The Law of Karma has been often misunderstood as the Law of Destiny. There is indeed a lot of difference between the Law of Karma and the Law of Destiny. Had our Law of Karma been equal to the Law of Destiny, the Hindu civilization would have been long ago ended like the Roman or the Egyptian civili
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Sandals’ Splendor – Glory of Guru Padukas

August 5, 2015

Gautama Buddha was taking a satsang and as it progressed, there was a devotee who nodded off to sleep. Buddha: Are you sleeping? Devotee: No. No. No. So Buddha continued the satsang. After some time, the person nodded off to sleep again. Buddha
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WORSHIP THE GURU

WORSHIP THE GURU Swami Tejomayananda Online Link: http://www.speakingtree.in/spiritual-blogs/masters/self-improvement/worship-the-guru It is only in Hinduism that we revere the Guru. So great is the reverence that the place of the Guru is considere
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Words as Devotional Sandalwood Paste – Article on Gurudev

May 16, 2015

( The article by Sri.Sreekanth kottakal appeared in the Thiruvananthapuram edition of Mathrubhumi – Nagaram supplement dated 21st April 2015. Sri. A K B Nair , a very popular spiritual speaker has spoken about our Gurudev and his influence which transformed his life.Such anecdotes tune us to the
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Live in Freedom!

January 31, 2015

A person who lives in freedom, satisfied with knowledge and wisdom, is ever tranquil. To him a lump of earth, a stone, and gold are the same. He views all the three with the same equanimity. It is not that he does not understand the differences between them, but he
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Peace and Harmony in Society

December 26, 2014

The most profound peace message in any of our scriptures, in Vedas and in Upanishads is the peace invocation also knows as Shanti Mantras. All Vedas and their studies begin with the invocation of peace, Shanti. Therefore the most fundamental or essential teaching
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Chemistry and Vedanta

July 24, 2014

Vedanta teaches us about the nature of the universe and how everything in the universe is a merely a reflection of the same unchanging, omnipotent, omnipresent, and conscious Truth. Vedanta teaches us how to live in, interact with, and find happiness in the world. This u
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Tribute to Pujya Guruji- A poem

June 27, 2014

Our most revered, adored Guruji: Every moment of every day is simply good and blissful, Why should it be otherwise, as life is simply beautiful! It is a dream that somehow appears as a movie colorful, I close the eyes and simply be, the silence is powerful! When in contemplation, the heart is e
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Spiritual Solution to Stress

June 6, 2014

Spiritual Solution to Stress Date: 16th October 2014 (Thursday) Time: 7pm - 8.30pm at Sheila Raheja Hall, 2nd Floor, Rotary Service Centre, Rotary Chowk, Juhu Tara Road, Entry Free All are Welcome Call: Swati at 9819904606
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Law of Karma

May 25, 2014

If there is no God, are we not wasting our time trying to be good?—asks the man in the cartoon. And if there is a God he must be far too goodnatured to want to punish us if we act wrongly. So either way it hardly matters how we act. We might as well have our cake and eat it too! This is the argume
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Satsang in Magical Mauritius

May 25, 2014

It happened suddenly! The trip to Mauritius (5-10 September, 2011) came completely out of the blue, a gift from the gods, as it were ! It was not in my mind and certainly not on the agenda, yet it happened, almost on its own. I have to thank Poojya Guruji and the powers above for this rare
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What our Sevaks Say 02

May 25, 2014

Last time, we brought you the story of a girl from Guwahati who is pushing the limits to reach beyond one’s wildest imagination. Now we bring you another inspired Sevak, this time from the sandy beaches of Goa. An artist, she had come at a time when life was seemingly colourless. But she ended up
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How Chinmaya Mission Trains Leaders

May 25, 2014

The two-year Vedanta course at Sandeepany Sadhanalaya in Mumbai demands rigorous personal discipline, deep devotion and intense scriptural study Chinmaya Mission’s training program is no ordinary course of study. It is a 24/7 commitment of body, mind and soul to an
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The Doubting Mind

May 25, 2014

Those who are constant doubters can enjoy neither here nor there. Such men are psychologically incapable of enjoying any situation, because the doubting tendency in them will poison all their experiences. He whose teeth have become septic must constantly poison the food that he is taking; so too tho
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CHINMAYA VIBHOOTI INTERNATIONAL CAMP

May 25, 2014

Chinmaya Vibhooti, the most beautiful place, Overflowing with Gurudev’s Grace, Shri Hanumanji’s ‘Ever Ready’ stance, N’ the tranquil surroundings put me in a trance. Guruji’s teachings and Beauteous smile, Make me forget the world for a while. Swamis and Brahmacharis from far
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The Changing World- “That which is born”

May 25, 2014

Time moves on. That which was the future becomes the present, and itself rolls away to join the endless ocean of the past. Time never stops, under no conditions, for no person! It is ever on the march! Man, gather¬ing memories from his own 'past' barricades his 'present', sets them ablaze with his
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Religion And The New Man

May 25, 2014

So long as we are looking at this world from our old levels of ego and ego-centric ideas of the physical, mental and intellectual personal/ties alone, we shall fail to see the world co-operating with us. If only we can lift up to new amplitude of consciousness in ourselves, then alone we become migh
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Does God Answer Our Prayers?

January 9, 2014

If God were to fulfill the desires of people according to their prayers then the Impartial Lord would become "partial" towards those who pray. Then how does God fulfill the desires of His devotees? Lord Krishna says "Whatever form a devotee seeks to worship with "faith" that "faith" of his I m
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Talk Thru – An Interview with Swami Purushottamanada

January 9, 2014

This interview appeared in bimonthly newsletter, 'Chinmaya Sandeepany' in its May/June 1994 issue. In this interview, Swami Purushottamanandaji describes his childhood, how he came to meet Pujya Gurudev, joined the brahmachari course and got associated deeply with Gurudev and Chinmaya Mission.
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Guruji – Gentle Giant with a Grand Vision

January 9, 2014

Swami Tejomayananda has churned out quality work and done enormous justice to the role he is playing as Gurudev, Swami Chinmayanandaji’s successor. As you enter his kutia, you often hear strains of Worldspace. Actually the world is His space! From humble beginnings as a village schoolboy to
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Remembering Swami Purushottamananda

January 9, 2014

Swami Purushottamananda's 75th Jayanti (Birth Anniversary) was on 21st May 2011. At the time of his Mahasamadhi Rupali Vadekar recited a Marathi Poem as homage to him. Today, as we remember him, we reproduce below the English translation of the Marathi poem. We are thankful to Shri Ravindra Daml
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Tapovan Maharaj- The Silent Witness

January 9, 2014

Tapovanji Maharaj was not a person he was a presence, a fragrance, a light, a joy, a glow; something to be experienced. It is difficult to explain, or describe him and as such impossible to communicate him. He was not a saint of the ordinary order, he was indeed a miraculous thing and a great luck f
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The Art of God-Symbolism Radha and Krishna

January 9, 2014

"The love of Radha and Krishna is symbolic of the eternal love affair between the devoted mortal and the Divine Radha's yearning for union with her beloved Krishna is the soul's longing for spiritual awakening." Every aspect of Krishna and His deeds is pregnant with deep mystical symbolism indicati
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Why Did Krishna Steal

January 9, 2014

Puranas and Puranic Gods have been objects of ridicule and criticism all these years. And especially charges leveled against Lord Krishna are many and varied. (Some typical questions asked by students are answered here by Swami Chinmayananda.) Puranic literature is never to be read as a history o
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Deepavali Message

January 9, 2014

Deepavali is, the Celebration of Lights. In the tradition of almost all the countries of the world, we have a corresponding celebration. In the modern times, instead of the religious Festival of Lights, we have the celebrations of the Republic Day, the Independence Day, etc., where the main factor
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Krishna Climbs Down

January 9, 2014

The term "Avatar" in Sanskrit means "fallen". The Infinite fallen from its supreme state into an apparent state of finitude is ''avatar". In fact, as the entire universe is but an expression of the Infinite Reality, everyone of us — every inert thing and every sentient being is an avatar just as e
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Chinmaya Jayanti Message

January 9, 2014

Tapovan Prasad May 2010 article on Chinmaya Jayanti Message. Read the article attached below. Attach PDF
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Temple of the Healer

January 9, 2014

Here is the idol of Lord Krishna, which was installed in the Deena Bandhu (Healer of the Sick) Temple, attached to the Chinmaya Mission Hospital, in Bangalore, by Swamiji in March 1978. This is a charming piece of sculpturing made under the direct supervision of Chinmaya by a professional in Mysore
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Janmashtami

January 9, 2014

'This is a sacred day dedicated to Lord Krishna. For centuries together, the story of Krishna has been repea¬ted on this day in our country. Krishna was born on this day in our country. Krishna was born on this day in Mathura and we are inspired by the story year after year. Later, Krishna married
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Camp Song Dasbodh

January 9, 2014

This song was created on the last day of Dasabodh out of the devotion by Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda for Swami Ramadas mellifluously flowing from His pure guileless heart full of gratitude to the great saint who composed such a beautiful composition on which he could conduct talk sessions first
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Lord Ramas Arati

January 9, 2014

Lord Rama's Arti composed at 4:00 PM on March 28.2009 on the day of Rama Sahasranaama Archana occassion of Tulsi Ramayana Parayanam at Sandeepany Sadhanalaya, Powai, Mumbai.
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Invoking Lord Ganesha -By Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda

January 9, 2014

Gaie Ganapati jagavandana Sankara suvana bhavani nandana Gaie Ganapati jagavandana Praise be to Ganapati, the son of Shankara and Parvati, worshipped by the whole world. Siddisadana gajavadana vinayaka Kripasindhu sundara saba layaka Gaie Ganapati jagavandana Praise be to Ganapati with
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Guru Purnima Message 2010

January 9, 2014

A message on Guru Purnima by Swami Tejomayananda PDF to be attached
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The Glory Of Guru

January 9, 2014

Upasana of the Guru is not a mere servile atten¬dance upon him in an attitude of growing dis¬gust, or in a mood of mel¬ancholy dis¬satisfaction. The disci¬ple, out of sheer love and rever¬ence for the Master, for¬gets himself and serves him at all times and in all possible ways; thereby the s
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Tapovan Mahima

January 9, 2014

Disciples are always fools, they will never be able to see and understand a master in action. They look at it from their stupid intellectual 'brilliancy'. Masters are deeper than that; they cannot be comprehended by the intellect…………….. It was an utter vairagya that Swami Tapovanji Mahara
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How do we know a teacher?

January 9, 2014

How are we to know a teacher, then? The sun requires no torch to make him visible; we need not light a candle in order to see him. When the sun rises, we instinctively become aware of the fact, and when a teacher of men comes to help us, the soul will instinctively know that Truth has alread
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Choosing A Guru

January 8, 2014

The guru and disciple relationship is unavoidable. Every great master has been under the guidance of a teacher. So it is not true when they say that a teacher is not necessary—that we can reach there just through books. But you have to understand very carefully. To say the guru is necessary d
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Guru & Disciple

January 8, 2014

The relation between the Guru and the disciple is extremely sacred, everlasting and spiritual. There is no worldly relationship to which it can be compared. The true and ideal disciple's devotion to his Guru excels the devotion that an ideal son has for his father, an ideal Pativrata has for her hus
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What Our Sevaks Say

January 7, 2014

Sumi Roy, a bubbling youngster from Guwahati, Assam is one of the newest sevaks of Chinmaya Mission. She was a member of the National Cadet Corps for over four years and later on joined the National Service Scheme for another six years, organising awareness and empowerment programs. She won the Dist
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How Chinmaya Mission Trains Leaders

January 7, 2014

The two-year Vedanta course at Sandeepany Sadhanalaya in Mumbai demands rigorous personal discipline, deep devotion and intense scriptural study Chinmaya Mission’s training program is no ordinary course of study. It is a 24/7 commitment of body, mind and soul to a
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‘You have a right to action…Not to the fruits there of’ -What does this mean?

January 7, 2014

To act in life "WITHOUT ANY EXPECTATION OF RESULTS" would seem to be an almost impossible method. This fundamental truth, very well known and easily com¬prehended by all, is, in the language of the Geeta, a simple statement: "If success you seek, then never strive with a mind dissipated with anx
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Why Are Some Born Lucky?

January 7, 2014

The fear in man about the hereafter has risen from his failure to appreciate the logical continuity and the per¬fect sequence that is ever found in life. To consider that death is the end of an existence which started with the accident of birth, is a philosophy too rudimentary to be considered comp
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Who am I?

January 7, 2014

If I am not the body, the merciless destinies through which it is being dragged are also not mine. The endless changes that come to me—birth, growth, decay disease and death, all belong to the physical body, because ‘I’ the self am unborn. When there is no birth for Me there can be no death ei
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What Is Religion?

January 7, 2014

Religion is a privilege of man and not an instinct of the animals. To the animal, life is one round of eating, sleeping and mating. Man, even when he has food, shelter, clothing and recreation does not feel satisfied. He yearns to seek for a greater purpose in life. So long as he has not these minim
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What Is Bondage?

January 7, 2014

I am what I am, a confused confounded entity. At one moment I am a sweet little thing, at another, a terri¬ble monster, because of the variety of gratifications of my physical demands of lusts, mental demands for emotio¬nal satisfactions and because of my perturbed intellect, tossed by its endless
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Look At The Problem

January 7, 2014

A problem in life is a challenge to be faced. The outer problems, created by the arrangement of happenings and the pattern of the available environment are all actually interpreted by the mind, judged by the intellect. Then only responses arise from us towards them. Behind the hands and the legs, we
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Is ‘Sraddha’ blind belief?

January 7, 2014

Exploiters of religion have been making capital out of repeating the word Sraddha as their safest excuse for all problems spiritual; to clear which devotees may approach these men who pose themselves as guides in religion. Perhaps no other spiritual term has been so far badly handled by the priest-c
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Ignorance

January 7, 2014

The fundamental cause of all confusions is man's "non-apprehension" of Reality called in Vedanta philosophy as "ignorance" (ajnana v, which also includes all vacillations of the mind, doubts and despairs, dejections and hesitations, fears and weak¬nesses. It is because of man's false attachments wi
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Let us be spiritually awakened human beings first

January 7, 2014

The whole world is frantically searching for a message, a revealing light, a knowledge that will impart a meaning and purpose for life. The Communist and the Capitalist, the developed and the developing, the scientist and the layman, the materialist and the idealist — knowingly or unknowingly,
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The Master’s vision

January 7, 2014

As I sit in Tapovan Kuti, my table piled high with Mission work and correspondence, I pause for a moment and listen to the sweet melody of Mother Ganga. Slowly the mind's eye lifts up and I can see her in one glance, as she trickles forth from the eternal snows of Gomukh; runs, curls, gurgles; gushe
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Missionary Work

January 7, 2014

In the Upanishads we find the teachers insisting upon the glory in the spreading of spiritual knowledge. In Taittireya Upanishad the very parting advice of the teacher to the taught contains an oft reiterated injunction that he must practice not only the study of the scripture himself, but must cont
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What Our Sevaks Say

January 7, 2014

Last time, we brought you the story of a girl from Guwahati who is pushing the limits to reach beyond one’s wildest imagination. Now we bring you another inspired Sevak, this time from the sandy beaches of Goa. An artist, she had come at a time when life was seemingly colourless. But she ended up
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A New Beginning

January 7, 2014

About new life and a living portrait of simplicity with depth, humility with courage and wisdom with devotion.
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How Chinmaya Mission Trains Leaders

January 7, 2014

The two-year Vedanta course at Sandeepany Sadhanalaya in Mumbai demands rigorous personal discipline, deep devotion and intense scriptural study Chinmaya Mission’s training program is no ordinary course of study. It is a 24/7 commitment of body, mind and soul to
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The Doubting Mind

January 7, 2014

Those who are constant doubters can enjoy neither here nor there. Such men are psychologically incapable of enjoying any situation, because the doubting tendency in them will poison all their experiences. He whose teeth have become septic must constantly poison the food that he is taking; so too tho
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Chinmaya Vibhooti International Camp

January 7, 2014

Chinmaya Vibhooti, the most beautiful place, Overflowing with Gurudev’s Grace, Shri Hanumanji’s ‘Ever Ready’ stance, N’ the tranquil surroundings put me in a trance. Guruji’s teachings and Beauteous smile, Make me forget the world for a while. Swamis and Brahmacharis from far
Read More >>

The Changing World- “That which is born”

January 7, 2014

Time moves on. That which was the future becomes the present, and itself rolls away to join the endless ocean of the past. Time never stops, under no conditions, for no person! It is ever on the march! Man, gather¬ing memories from his own 'past' barricades his 'present', sets them ablaze with his
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Religion And The New Man

January 7, 2014

So long as we are looking at this world from our old levels of ego and ego-centric ideas of the physical, mental and intellectual personal/ties alone, we shall fail to see the world co-operating with us. If only we can lift up to new amplitude of consciousness in ourselves, then alone we become migh
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Mission And Vision

January 7, 2014

God alone does nothing. He is Akarta, Abhokta. Man must strive to improve the world. Man alone, also, would not be able to do anything. He needs the blessings of things which are called God—the blessings of nature. Even though spirituality and religion should not be organized they can be unfolded
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Man Of Perfection

January 7, 2014

Philosophy misunderstood can easily end in the suicide of the community. The literal translation of our texts has made the majority of Hindus incompetent idlers and our religion has been criticized as glorifying idleness as a divine ideal. A Perfect Man is one who has lifted himself from the world o
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If Only I Had A Son

January 7, 2014

Let us analyze a single desire and observe what exactly happens within us. "If only I have a son" is the beginn¬ing of an entire unending chain of life-long, self-tortures. The man wishing for a son feels that all the available circumstances in his life do not serve his conception of the 'full' or
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Have You Got Dynamism

January 7, 2014

(In continuation of the talk delivered by Swamiji to a student camp organized by the Bhagawan Sri Satya Sai Seva Samithi in New Delhi.) Once you have brought your Dynamism out, you are free to progress; achieve and gain whatever you like in the field of your choice. On the basis of this funda¬ment
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Gateway To Achievement

January 7, 2014

The silent power inherent in man to suffer with a dignified poise all the little pin-pricks of life is called "endurance" or "forbearance"—Titeeksha. Everyone in his life manifests some amount of this endurance-power, of course, distorted into an ugly "capacity to suffer". The average man's patien
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Cultivate Dynamism

January 7, 2014

Have you got dynamism? If you have got dynamism, what do you mean by the word dynamism? Is it character, is it intelligence, is it the energetic nature of an individual to get out and get things done in the world outside? What is it? Dynamism (Ojas in Sanskrit) is life that expresses through any org
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Temple of the Healer

January 6, 2014

Here is the idol of Lord Krishna, which was installed in the Deena Bandhu (Healer of the Sick) Temple, attached to the Chinmaya Mission Hospital, in Bangalore, by Swamiji in March 1978. This is a charming piece of sculpturing made under the direct supervision of Chinmaya by a professional in Mysore
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Janmashtami

January 6, 2014

'This is a sacred day dedicated to Lord Krishna. For centuries together, the story of Krishna has been repeated on this day in our country. Krishna was born on this day in our country. Krishna was born on this day in Mathura and we are inspired by the story year after year. Later, Krishna married se
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A Plan to Train the Mind

January 6, 2014

In all religions of the world, we hear a lot about the necessity for the control of the mind. This seems to be the chorus in all the scriptures. Mind is its own thought-flow. Just as "water flowing continuously in a given direction" is a river, so too thought-flow is the mind. Just as the continuous
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Temples Abroad

January 6, 2014

Apart from giving a glow of beauty to the individual performance in life, culture has a great purpose to fulfill in any community. It is culture which, in its loving embrace, holds the community into an intrinsic whole, lending to it a distinct identity, both in its thoughts and actions. Where this
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Guruji Speak

September 16, 2013

The study of Vedanta is a sacred and ancient tradition, imparted in a gurukula setting. In Sanskrit ‘kula’ means family and ‘guru’ means teacher. A gurukula is a place where the students and the guru reside together and form a family.
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We Must

August 21, 2013

Stunned stands man today at his own incompetency. In spite of his great and stupendous achievements in all other fields, he is not yet capable of handling satisfac¬torily his own personal problems, both emotional and intellectual. He is over-whelmed by his own emotional imbalance. He is staggered b
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In Meditative Silence

August 21, 2013

When a spiritual seeker feels the irresistible urge break asunder the shells of his limitation and hatch himself out as it were, from the mortal egg into greater world of the Self, he is fit for meditation. The vital moments of silence that we reach in our medi¬tation are the eternal islands of
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Invoking Lord Ganesha -By Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda

August 20, 2013

Gaie Ganapati jagavandana Sankara suvana bhavani nandana Gaie Ganapati jagavandana Praise be to Ganapati, the son of Shankara and Parvati, worshipped by the whole world. Siddisadana gajavadana vinayaka Kripasindhu sundara saba layaka Gaie Ganapati jagavandana Praise be to Ganapati with
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