Discourse at Sringeri Mutt, Madurai

*Swami Sivayogananda, Acharya of Chinmaya Mission, conducted, ‘Gnana Yajna’ on ‘Viveka Choodamani’, from 6.12.10 to 12.12.10, at Sringeri Mutt, Madurai..

Our pranams to Sri Adi Sankara.. . He lived only for 32 years, but whose works are so great that it is hard to understand , master and practice even in 32 births. Make a beginning right now…

The points in a nutshell…

·Rarest of the rare is the ‘human’ birth, which helps for ‘Athma Gnanam’. A priceless diamond is inside. So realize the purpose of human existence.

·This human birth is a treasure given by Divine compassion. Do not squander this opportunity.

·The intellect - the buddhi, so bright & sharp is yet an another gift of Divine.

·Participating in ‘satsang’, listening to Bagavad Gita, and Upanishads will make one’s mind pure & serene.

·What is listened will disturb buddhi. This is a positive disturbance.

·To be in the proximity of a Guru gives an inner strength to a spiritual seeker.

·The Guru sees no one’s strength & weakness, but only the Divine in him. By his sight, the sleeping ‘chit’ is awakened.

·Be in tune with the instruction of the Guru.

·Once such an experience is gained, and then one can be assured of being in the right path.

·Every experience is bound by time. So make an earnest effort to speed up the progress.

·So give up ! (realizing the limitations of material comforts)… to get up ! (to spiritual realization)…

HARI OM.

"Success beyond Success" Talk by Swami Mitrananda

VANAPRASTHA CAMP !

Indeed this was a special session, as we were able to visualize the Divine Beauty of Sri Krishna, beyond words... The art of meditating on Him is ‘Vishnu Dhyanam’. said by Kapila Muni to his mother Devahuti.

The gist of the discourse by Acharya Swami Sivayogananda, on the occasion of the 'Vanaprstha Camp' at Chinmaya Mission, Madurai on Nov.28 (Sunday)

· Every aspect of the Lord is Divine.

· He is ‘blue’as the infinity is equated to blue.

· His golden yellow robe, made of pure silk,is so soft & shining.

· The glossy white ‘vaidehi mala’ adorns his chest.

· The well-knitted scented flowers of the forest attracts the humming bees as it sways on His shoulder.

· The tiny bell sounds of His bracelets &anklets are the music to all souls.

· Thus when the Lord appears in Supreme Manifestation, the world disappears to the seer.

· Then the gnani is fully awakened& his faculty becomes quiet.

· This unparalleled darshan of the Lord,is what one should long for.

· Meditate on the real Lord & not on the statue.

· As long as you are rooted in the Earth, karmas are there.

· Rise above the earthly consciousness to the next plane. Then it is Divinity.

· One always relishes what he owns, so own Him.

· Meditate on His lotus feet. Visualise His nails beautifully cut in crescent form.

· The light that emerges from His nails,will destroy the darkness of our heart.

· As you keep meditating on Him, mind becomes one with the Lord.

· Get firmly established on that state.

An Appeal to Chinmaya Family Members !!

Holy Transit...

Hundreds of Devotees thronged Sri Dakshinamoorthy Sannadhi at Chinmaya Mission, Madurai, on Sunday (21.11.2010) for the "Guru Peyarchi" to offer prayers... The Guru peyarchi time was 10.54 as per almanac on Sunday night, but Devotees began arriving from as early as 6 a.m., to Chinmaya Mission, in spite of rains !

The poojas started at 7 a.m. with Vigneswara pooja and Ganapathy Homan followed by Navagraha Homam, Guru Dakshinamoorthy Moola Mandhra Homam, Abishekam and ends with special Aarthy . Guru Dakshinamoorthy was beautifully decorated with flowers, on this special event. Prasadams were distributed to the devotees..

Evening at 5 p.m. Dakshinamoorthy Sahasranama archana and Aarthy were performed ... pooja prasadams were presented to the visitors.. Large number of women and children were also participated among the devotees...

Mahabaratha Gnana Yajna - Tirunagar, Madurai

All are Invited .........

Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda's visit to Madurai - 1988

Photos from the archieves of Chinmaya Mission, Madurai..

Sri Sri Sivanandamoorthy visit to Chinmaya Mission, Madurai...

Sri Sri Sivanandamoorthy

of Vizag, visited Chinmaya Mission, Madurai, with the members of the Andhra Music Academy and performed Siva Pooja at Sri Dakshinamoorthy's Sannadhi...A large number of devotees and public were attended the Satsang, that held, after the pooja ...a small music performance was given by the members of the Music Academy, in the sannadhi...A music concert was also arranged at Sri Meenakshi Temple also...

An Invitation to Chinmaya Family !

Chinmaya Seva Trust - Deepavali Gift to Children.....

Chinmaya Seva Trust, Madurai, has organized a function at Sevashram, Madurai, in co-ordination with Bhakthar Peravai and the Rotary Club of Madurai North West, on October 31, (Sunday) to distribute free ’ Deepavali Dresses ’ to the inmates of the Ashram.

Sri T, Thilagar, Secretary, welcomed the gathering…Shri Pitchaimani, Auditor, Sri Gopalsamy, Joint Secretary, and Sri Krishnamoorthy, Treassurer, distributed the Dresses nearly to the 150 inmates of the Ashram... After brief addresses, by the Rotary Club and Bhakthar Peravai members, the students enjoyed the sumptuous dinner and the crackers! Members of Chinmaya Mission also participated, in this happy event.

The students and also the Sevashram authorities, thanked Acharya Swami Sivayogananda and Chinmaya Seva Trust, Madurai, for this gesture, on the eve of Deeepavali, every year