Talks on Ishawasya Upanishad

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Swami Sivayogananda, Acharya, Chinmaya Mission, Madurai, conducted a "upanisad Jnana Yajana" on Ishawasya Upanishad at Chinmaya Meenakshi from September 15 to 19, 2010...It is a part of the series of lectures given by Swamiji, on Upanishads..

ISHAWASYA UPANISHAD

Just 18 verses, yet possesses a cascade of wisdom to be drenched within.

To taste some drops of nectar:

· All worldly objects & pleasures are the expression of ‘maya’. Once a person gets convinced about this knowledge, this conviction itself will relieve him of all ‘moha’, ‘suha’ & ‘dukka’.

· THAT SUPREME is eternally free not affected by anything !

Following four stages will bring more clarity !

· I Stage: ’Avyaktham’- Un manifested stage. Remains as ultimate truth. Omnipresent & Omniscient - 'Brahman'

· II Stage: ‘Vyaktham’ – desire to manifest. Remains as pure conscious.- Shivam

· III Stage: Conceives the manifesting potentiality. Ready to manifest in its full energy- Ishwara with ‘Shakthi’ within.

· IV Stage: Creation is revealed. There is rhythm in His creation. Thus He is manifested.

· He is known as ‘Kavihi’-represents cosmic intelligence. Yes, a poetic mind is more intuitive than intellectual. Ever perfect. ( Poets are unacknowledged legislators of the universe.-Shelley.)

· Thus cosmic intelligence (Ishwara) with cosmic mind (Shakthi ) frame the cosmic law.

· This cosmic law is to uplift a jiva to a higher state. Our duty is to obey Him.

· Obedience comes only when there is humility. Otherwise, power corrupts & pride induces arrogance.

· Humility coupled with ‘saguna upasana’ brings spiritual glory.

· This helps the seeker to see beyond light ..

* Then the individuality merges with totality.

Thus this Upanishad was very impressive, inspiring & empowering.

Value camp for M/s TVS Community College Students

*** OneDay Value Camp' for the students of M/s TVS Community College students, was held on September 18, (Satuday) 2010, at Chinmaya Mission, Madurai. 58 students from Electrical and Electrical & Communication branches were attended the camp, with two of their teachers.

Swami Sivayoganada, handled the first session under the topic "Creativity and Motivation"., Sri Gopalsamy stressed the need to maintain "Mental Health" for their bright future and Sri Thilagar guided the students, 'how to face the situation and problems ' in their life.

The students clarified their doubts, with the Acharya, after the session, personally.

Special Events...

Vinayagar Chathurthi Special Poojas and Aarthy

on Sept.11, 2010 at Chinmaya Mission.

Value camp for M/s TVS Community College Students

A youth camp for the students of the TVS Community College, Madurai, was organized on August 28, 2010 (Saturday) by Chinmaya Yuva Kendra, youth wing of Chinmaya Mission.

Br.Aniruth Chaithanya, conducted a session on 'Assert Yourself'.,

Sri Gopalsamy held a session on ''Universe - Our Teacher '' and Sri Gnanasambandan handled ' Impression Skills'..

The students enjoyed the sessions and expressed, it is an unique experience, for them.. further asked to conduct such camps frequently, for their benefit....

Sri Krishna Jeyanthi Celebrations:

The Universal Teacher- Sri Krishna's 'Janmashtami' was celebrated for four days in the Mission Center., from Sept 1 to Sept. 4, 2010., in a grand manner, under the able guidance of Acharya Swami sivayogananda.

Sri Krishna, decked with flowers,was seated in the 'Mandap' with a radient smile..... Devotees of Gurudev, assembled daily, in front of Him, with love and devotion !

On the first day,..Swami Sivayogananda, briefed the audience that the Birthday of Yogayogeshwar, is being celebrated all over the globe in different styles,as the devotees like.- dance, chariot procession, annadhanam, rejoicing with crackers at midnight & so on. He guided to celbrate the way Sri Krishna likes.- reciting His Geethopadesam. The devotees liked the principle behind and recited a few chapters.from Sri Bhagawat Gita, followed by bajans by Devi group & Balvihar students.

On the Second day,.. the 'Nama Sangeerthan' by the dedicated bhajan group of Bajanashram, took the audience, to 'Mathura', 'Brindhavan', Pandharpur' & many. 'Vittala,' 'Vittala' still rings !

In a simple style 'Krishnanubavam' by Ms Geetha Barathi, spell out the ecstactic experience of Sri Krishna through Mahabarath, Geetha and Bagavatham., on the third day.!

Fourth day.. is "The Day for Balavihar students". The theme of the day was ' Bakthi' ...Dance, Drama, Tableau & 'kathakalakshabam' depicted the 'Pure Love' for Sri Krishna.

On all the four days,the Dhyana Hall was packed with Members of Chinmaya Mission, grand-parents, parents, CHYKS, Devi group,Balvihar students, sevaks & sevikas. All the performers were honoured with mementoes and gifts... Dinner was also organised for all the devotees.

The ' four-day celebration ' left an impression of constant remembrence of the Lord Krishna & Poojya Gurudev, who had taken immense pains to place 'Geetha' in our hands.....

More photos taken on the ocassion, has been published thro' Picasa web album...

Chirbit - Shree Krishna Stuti - subhavarma - share audio easily

Chirbit - Shree Krishna Stuti - subhavarma - share audio easily

Bhajan by Swami Tejomayanandaji..World Head, Chinmaya Mission.