SUCCESS beyond SUCCESS..19.12.10 to 22.12.10

The closing of the year was so serene at Chinmaya Mission, Madurai.

At the wake of ‘Uthrayanam’, Swami Sivayoganandha along with the trustees. arranged for ‘Gnana Yagna’ of Amritha Bindu Upanishad and ‘Sthitha Prjna Lakshna’ of Bagavad Gita II Chapter.

The Yagna was conducted by Swami Mitranandha, Acharya, Chinmaya Mission Chennai. from 19.12.2010 to 22.12.2010, at Setupathi High School, Madurai..

Few Nectar drops from Upanishad

When the mind is active, one sees the world. When the mind is quite, one sees the god.

· You are the center of ‘Brahman’ which cannot be measured. Heart of the universe is you realize.

· As the moon is seen as many in the puddles of water. See the ‘One’ in many.

· You are the ‘self’ made of body and mind, ‘self’ is conscious.

· The purpose of chanting ‘Om’is to drop other sounds.

· Meditation is stillness of the mind and not eyes closed.

Drop of Wisdom on Sthitha Prajna Lakshna

· Dependence is the signs of insecurity. This doesn't bring happiness.

· Independence, detachment, fearlessness and agelessness are ‘Sthitha Prajna Lakshna’.

· ‘Muni’ is one, who after sufficient contemplation, is ready to tread the path. He is steadfast.

· Ignorance is the cause of fear. Knowledge is the solution.

· As the tortoise walks in alertness, learn to withdraw from the sensual pleasures.

· ‘No’ should be strong.

· When one is committed for something higher, the sense organs are controlled.

· Desire leads to anger, delusion, lost memory and finally lose wisdom.

· Be aware of your likes and dislikes. Stay in that awareness.

· Practice detachment.

· It is a value to keep the mind in tranquil.

· Thus the wise is careless of the world. They are careful of the lord.

Thus the four days went on in listening, contemplating & experiencing the supreme Bliss ! Our gratitude to Gurudev for walking us from ignorance through these spiritual stalwarts of Chinmaya mission has no bounds.....