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An Analysis of the Brahma Sutra - 10.1. - Swami Krishnananda.

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  ==================================================================================================== Saturday 08 March 2025, 08:00.  Chapter 10: Vaishvanara Vidya - 1. Swami Krishnananda. =================================================================================== The loftier aspect of meditation is the principle of Vaishvanara Vidya. Isolated meditations on different conceptual entities were considered by the great teacher, Ashvapati, the king, mentioned in the Chhandogya Upanishad, as defective. If you meditate on any particular thing, you are excluding something thereby. You cannot think one thing without excluding something else. The thought that something is excluded – you must be very careful to hear this – the thought that something is excluded from the thought that something is being concentrated upon is also a thought. Exclusion of the thought of some object from the thought on which the concentration is carried on is not possible because the thought that som...

An Analysis of the Brahma Sutra - 9.3 - Swami Krishnananda.

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  Chinmaya Mission:  The Annual Geeta Jnana Yajna of Chinmaya Mission Ponda was inaugurated on January 28, 2024, by Swamini Vimalananda. The Yajna continued until February 2nd, offering a profound spiritual experience to all attendees. The first day’s session began with an inspiring introduction to the chosen topic, which was presented in a truly engaging and insightful manner. The event commenced with a warm and melodious Swagat Geet performed by the Balvihar children, setting a welcoming tone for the gathering. This was followed by a formal welcome address delivered by Mr. Sandip Nigalye. Swami Sughoshananda then introduced Swamini Vimalananda, highlighting her spiritual journey and contributions. The proceedings of the evening were smoothly coordinated by Miss Puja Prabhudesai, who served as the master of ceremonies. The session concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks proposed by Mr. Timmappa Kamat. The discourse was well-attended and deeply appreciated, leaving the audie...