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  Chinmaya Centenary- Satsangam- children with parents -somewhere in Bharatham. Opinion    28/06/2016.           609.              All Members,            Respected family members of this great holy Nation.              *REQUEST ALL  STUDENTS, PARENTS AND TEACHERS MUST READ THIS TOPIC            **IT IS URGENT IMPORTANCE IN THE PRESENT SITUATION  OF THE NATION           Sub : Religion and Social Values-1-26.    Swami Krishnananda           Ref :  CHILDREN IN BHARATHAM, ARE MISGUIDED BY INDISCIPLINE  AND RUBBISH STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS  AND  STUDENT POLITICAL WINGS, ENDING IN  LOSS  OF  CHARACTER!     Chapter 1: The Circumstances in Which We Have to Live in the World-26.    1.26. Most of us are only socially related individuals. We have nothing to call our own except that which is bestowed upon us by our social relationships. Family circumstances also come under social relationship; and nothing can be so brittle as social relationship. If that is the stand we are

Chapter -9. Guru-Bhakti Yoga 2. 2. Now then an exposition of Guru-Bhakti-Yoga -1 to 10. 1. Guru-Bhakti Yoga is total self-surrender to Satguru. 2. The important eight limbs of the Guru-Bhakti Yoga are: (i) the real lasting aspiration to practise Guru-Bhakti Yoga; (ii) absolute faith in the thoughts, words and action of Satguru; (iii) doing Sashtanga Namaskara with humility and repeating Guru’s name; (iv) perfect obedience in carrying out Guru’s commands; (v) doing personal service to Satguru without expectation of fruits; (vi) daily worshipping of the lotus-feet of Satguru with Bhava and devotion; (vii) self-surrender or dedication of Thanu, Mana and Dhana in the cause of divine mission of Satguru; (viii) meditation on the holy feet of Satguru for obtaining his benign grace, and hearing his holy Upadesa and sincerely practising it. 3. Guru-Bhakti Yoga is a Yoga by itself. 4. It is not possible for an aspirant to enter the spiritual path that leads to the union with God unless he

Children at Satsangam- Chinmaya Vidyalaya. Opinion     24/06/2016.           604.              All Members,            Respected family members of this great holy Nation.              *REQUEST ALL  STUDENTS, PARENTS AND TEACHERS MUST READ THIS TOPIC            **IT IS URGENT IMPORTANCE IN THE PRESENT SITUATION  OF THE NATION           Sub : Religion and Social Values-1-25.    Swami Krishnananda           Ref :  CHILDREN IN BHARATHAM, ARE MISGUIDED BY INDISCIPLINE  AND RUBBISH STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS  AND  STUDENT POLITICAL WINGS, ENDING IN  LOSS  OF  CHARACTER!     Chapter 1: The Circumstances in Which We Have to Live in the World-25.    1.25. Importance—significance, value, greatness, whatever it is—is a description of either your social association or relationship with people, your physical condition, your mental structure, or your physical achievement. “Am I great, spiritually?” Put a question to yourself. “Am I a highly achieved person in the religious and spiritual fields? Am I a

Chapter -9. Guru-Bhakti Yoga-2. The qualification for taking to this Yoga is the simple trio of sincerity, faith and obedience. Be sincere in your aspiration for Perfection. Be not vague or half-hearted. Then have perfect faith in the one you have accepted as your Guru. Do not allow even so much as a shadow of doubt to approach you. When once you have reposed absolute faith in him, then know that what he instructs you is indeed for your highest good. Therefore, obey his word implicitly. Follow his teachings to the letter. Be earnest in doing thus, and take my word: you will attain Perfection; I assure you emphatically. Next : 2. Now then an exposition of Guru-Bhakti-Yoga. Swami Sivananda      To be continued...

Satsangam Opinion      19/06/2016.           599.              All Members,            Respected family members of this great holy Nation.              *REQUEST ALL  STUDENTS, PARENTS AND TEACHERS MUST READ THIS TOPIC            **IT IS URGENT IMPORTANCE IN THE PRESENT SITUATION  OF THE NATION           Sub : Religion and Social Values-1-24.    Swami Krishnananda           Ref :  CHILDREN IN BHARATHAM, ARE MISGUIDED BY INDISCIPLINE  AND RUBBISH STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS  AND  STUDENT POLITICAL WINGS, ENDING IN  LOSS  OF  CHARACTER!     Chapter 1: The Circumstances in Which We Have to Live in the World-24.    1.24. How are you going to make this assessment? Many of you would find it difficult to find a guide. People live in distant places or large cities, and have many difficulties in life. How will you find a suitable guide? Where such a guide is possible, go to that guide and ask that superior : - “What do you advise me, sir, at this present moment of time

 Chapter -9. Guru-Bhakti Yoga-1. Just as Kirtan-Sadhana has been made the special Kali-Yuga Sadhana for quick God-vision, even so herein you have the new Yoga, a Yoga most eminently suitable for this age of doubt and scepticism, pride and egoism. It is Guru-Bhakti Yoga. This Yoga is marvellous. Its power is tremendous. Its efficacy is most unfailing. The true glory Of Guru-Bhakti is indescribable. It is the Yoga par excellence for this age, which makes God appear here before you in flesh and blood and move with you in this very life. The hard Rajasic ego is the arch enemy of the Sadhaka. Guru-Bhakti Yoga is the surest and best Sadhana to destroy arrogance and to dissolve the vicious ego. Just as a particular deadly germ can be annihilated only by a certain specific chemical germicide, even so, to destroy Avidya and Ahankara, this unique Guru-Bhakti Yoga is the peerless specific. They are the gravest ‘Mayacide’ and ‘egocide’. They become quite powerless and no longer

Satsangam-Chinmaya Mission-in Mequon, Wisconsin - USA. Opinion      15/06/2016.          591.             All Members,           Respected family members of this great holy Nation.             *REQUEST ALL  STUDENTS, PARENTS AND TEACHERS MUST READ THIS TOPIC           **IT IS URGENT IMPORTANCE IN THE PRESENT SITUATION  OF THE NATION          Sub : Religion and Social Values-1-23.   Swami Krishnananda          Ref :  CHILDREN IN BHARATHAM, ARE MISGUIDED BY INDISCIPLINE  AND RUBBISH STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS  AND  STUDENT POLITICAL WINGS, ENDING IN  LOSS  OF  CHARACTER!    Chapter 1: The Circumstances in Which We Have to Live in the World-23.   1.23. Many of you cannot know your own level, and will not find it easy to discover the circumstances of your life. It requires a superior investigative faculty. Rarely can people know the truths of their own selves. You can know your strengths and weaknesses to some extent, if you are honest to yourself. But if, as it is t

Chapter-8. A Talk To Sannyasins : 6.4. 6. Training Of Aspirants-4. Real Sannyasins are the beacon-lights and torchbearers of the world. Just as the lighthouse sends its light to the distant steamers in the far-off sea, so also the Sannyasins radiate their divine light to people of far-off climes who are immersed in the mire of darkness and ignorance. They can move the whole world. Glory to real Sannyasins who have renounced everything, who are treading the path of Truth! Hail, hail to Sannyasins who are resting in their own Svarupa, the Brahma-Nishthas! Glory, glory to Parivrajaka Acharyas, the Brahma-Vidya Gurus who are disseminating the Knowledge of the Self far and wide! May their blessings be upon us all! Next : Chapter -9. Guru-Bhakti Yoga Swami Sivananda      To be continued...  

Chapter-8. A Talk To Sannyasins : 6.3. 6. Training Of Aspirants-3. The hearts of these aspirants can be really pierced by the instructions of Sannyasins. Training of aspirants is the highest service which a Sannyasin can do. Each aspirant will become a spiritual nucleus, or radiating or broadcasting centre of Joy, Peace and Knowledge. When a Sannyasin moves, his time is wasted. All sorts of people come to meet him out of curiosity. Nowadays, householders do not attend to their wants. They have become extremely selfish. They show some lip-sympathy by saying: “Swamiji Maharaj! Kuch Seva Bathlayiye Mere Layak” This is pure humbug, hypocrisy and cunning. When one puts on the orange-coloured robe, he must remember that he has entered a noble order of life and that great responsibility rests on his shoulders and that he is going to become soon a religious and spiritual teacher for the world. He must try his level best to possess all the noble, divine virtues and to lead an ideal

Chinmaya Vijaya ( Girl's Orphanage-Chinmaya Mission-in Kaza- near Vijayawada-Bharatham. Opinion        08/06/2016.         586.            All Members,          Respected family members of this great holy Nation.            *REQUEST ALL  STUDENTS, PARENTS AND TEACHERS MUST READ THIS TOPIC          **IT IS URGENT IMPORTANCE IN THE PRESENT SITUATION  OF THE NATION         Sub : Religion and Social Values-1-22.  Swami Krishnananda         Ref :  CHILDREN IN BHARATHAM, ARE MISGUIDED BY INDISCIPLINE  AND RUBBISH STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS  AND  STUDENT POLITICAL WINGS, ENDING IN  LOSS  OF  CHARACTER!   Chapter 1: The Circumstances in Which We Have to Live in the World-22.  1.22. The first step that you have to take in the practice of sadhana, or the learning of the art of spiritual living, is to understand what that first step is. Everyone knows that the first step cannot be the second step; it has to be the first only. But what is the first step? The first step is

Chapter-8. A Talk To Sannyasins : 6.2. 6. Training Of Aspirants-2. A Sannyasin or Sadhu can do more solid and efficient work at the very threshold of his cottage than by moving about from place to place and delivering lectures on platforms. When the flower blossoms, it does not send any invitation to the bees. The bees come by themselves. Even so, real seekers after Truth will flock to the real Sannyasins at their very door. Sannyasins need not move about and advertise. In platform-lectures, there is only temporary stimulation for half an hour. There are some noise, fights, quarrels, claps, “hear, hear” sounds from some corners. Only real Adhikarins will go to meet Sannyasins at their cottages. Swami Sivananda      To be continued...

Mathru Puja by Children - Chinmaya Mission- Children Summer Camp-Madurai, Tamilnadu. Bharatham. Opinion       05/06/2016.        581.           All Members,         Respected family members of this great holy Nation.           *REQUEST ALL  STUDENTS, PARENTS AND TEACHERS MUST READ THIS TOPIC         **IT IS URGENT IMPORTANCE IN THE PRESENT SITUATION  OF THE NATION        Sub : Religion and Social Values-1-21. Swami Krishnananda        Ref :  CHILDREN IN BHARATHAM, ARE MISGUIDED BY INDISCIPLINE  AND RUBBISH STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS  AND  STUDENT POLITICAL WINGS, ENDING IN  LOSS  OF  CHARACTER!  Chapter 1: The Circumstances in Which We Have to Live in the World-21. 1.21. There is a still greater marvel within every one of us which is the cause of these marvellous operations in our intellect, our reason, our mind, our breathing, our body, and in our social relationships, also. There is a marvel behind marvels. Every discovery of man, scientifically, artistically or

Chapter-8. A Talk To Sannyasins : 6. 6. Training Of Aspirants-1. Rishikesh is the only best place for Sadhus and Sannyasins. Free food, free Kutirs and free cottages are available. There is a beautiful library. Medical help can be had. You can be as free as a bird. Why do you wander then here and there? If a Sadhu or Sannyasin or an aspirant really wants to attain spiritual progress and Self-realisation, he must stick to this place without stirring out even for a day, at least for a period of twelve years, and must do rigorous, constant Sadhana. Change of place is not necessary.  The Ganga and the Himalayas are eternally inspiring, elevating and health-giving. A change to other places is the foolish imagination of weak-willed and deluded doctors and rich people. Swami Sivananda      To be continued...  

Chapter-8. A Talk To Sannyasins : 5 5. Kheer-Parottah Birds The moment a Sannyasin begins to ask from householders several things frequently, he loses his respect and influence. He is forced to leave the place immediately. Some shameless Sannyasins live as parasites amongst householders for months together. They are ‘Kheer-Parottah’ birds. They are not real Sannyasins. In the coming census report, the authorities should be very careful in forwarding their reports. These persons should not come under the category of Sadhus and Sannyasins. They are professional beggars in coloured garb, like the wolf in the skin of a lamb. There must be a genuine record of true Sannyasins. What is the use of swelling the number of Sadhus and showing a figure of 74 lakhs of Sadhus? You will not find more than 2,000 good, cultured Sannyasins who are useful to themselves and to the country at large. A real Sadhu or Sannyasin is like a glorious sun. He shines during day and night. Next : 6. Training Of As