The Glory of God: A Summary of the Srimad Bhagavata Mahapurana: ( 04/04/2013. )

Chinmaya Mission : Sadhana Day was held in Sripaadakshetra, J P Nagar, in the holy presence of Swami Brahmananda.  Over 250 study group members participated, who were divided into ten groups. Each group discussed two lines of the 20-line shlokas for about an hour.  The group coordinators presented summaries of the discussions, reflecting the sincerity, dedication, and depth with which the members had been studying the text for the past three months.  Swami Brahmananda summarized the text, stating that the 40 shlokas represent the essence of teachings in the Upanishads.  He emphasized that even if we can follow one of them and sincerely practice it in our lives, peace of mind along with a sense of contentment and fulfillment is sure to blossom.  He highlighted the importance of transcending body identification and understanding that joy and peace cannot be achieved from the outer world; rather, it is our true nature that needs to be understood, recognized, and li...

  ================================================================ Wednesday, 20 Dec 2023. 05:30.  Chapter - 5: Narada Instructs Yudhisthira on Ashrama Dharma -5.6. ================================================================ Chinmaya Mission: Swami Prakarshananda, the spiritual teacher of Chinmaya Mission Delhi, was invited by the Delhi Metro Rail Academy to lead a session for its middle management employees.  The session, marked by profound insights and spiritual wisdom, garnered widespread appreciation from the audience.  Swami Prakarshananda's teachings resonated well with the participants, providing them with valuable guidance and inspiration for their professional and personal lives.  The event served as a testament to the impactful collaboration between spiritual leadership and corporate learning, fostering a holistic approach to growth and development. ================================================================ In order to go on with this medita...

  ========================================================================= Tuesday, 07 Nov 2023. 05:30.  Chapter - 5: Narada Instructs Yudhisthira on Ashrama Dharma -5.5. ========================================================================= What is that something that is higher? It will come gradually. In the beginning, we expose ourselves to coming in contact with the whole creation. The Grihastha has no time to do that because he has other duties. The Brahmachari is not concerned with it at all, as he is concerned only with the accumulation of energy and the study of the Veda, etc. Here is the time when we become a friend of all. We are not merely a friend of people, but even the very elements will bend before us. Upasana in this form is very difficult because the mind has to expand into the arena of the performance of the five elements. We have to place ourselves in the context of all things in the world, so that we are not only sitting and meditating in one place; the...