Brahma Sutras : ( 10/04/2013. )

=============================================================== Monday, 04 Dec 2023. 05:30.  Chapter - 7: Specimens of Vedantic Meditations-5. =============================================================== Whenever you want a thing, ask for everything. Why are you asking for little, little things? We should never ask for 'one, two, three, four, five.' – then nothing will come. You are converting the Great Glory into fragments. If someone says 'I am going to give you everything', you say 'No, no, I don't want everything'! There is poverty even in the desire to fulfil desires. What kind of mind is this? The Taittiriya Upanishad and Mundaka Upanishad both say it is Brahman which is Truth, Knowledge, Infinity, that is hidden in the deepest recesses of the heart and in the highest Heavens; whoever knows this enjoys the world at one stroke. How much time does it take? Saha brahmana vipaschita – As Brahman has no time process, it does not take time for one to enjo

======================================================================== Saturday, 28 Oct 2023. 05:30.  Chapter - 7: Specimens of Vedantic Meditations-4. ======================================================================== Tad brahmanah parimara iti upasita Paryenam mriyante dvishantah sapatnah (Taittiriya Upanishad) What does this prescription mean? If you tune yourself to the Universal and through the Universal if you think that somebody should die, immediately that person will die; – enemies will perish. It is not however meant that you should try this practice. I am just mentioning that there are techniques like these, to achieve anything. The varieties of meditations mentioned are almost similar to Patanjali's description of the various samadhis: savitarka, nirvitarka, savichara, nirvichara, sananda, sasmita, sabija, nirbija. Practically, all the scriptures say the same thing with variations of emphasis and style. ===========================================================

  Chinmaya Mission The inauguration of the Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth Institute of Science and Technology in Onakkoor was a grand affair, symbolizing the fusion of tradition and modern education. The procession was a striking display of unity and reverence, led by the esteemed Trustees of Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth, the Vice Chancellor, dedicated faculty members, staff, and enthusiastic students. A highlight of the ceremony was the traditional paduka puja, a profound ritual paying homage to Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda. The procession leaders, Managing Trustee Dr. Apparao Mukkamala and Vice Chancellor Prof. Ajay Kapoor along with Manisha Khemlani the CEO of Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, took turns carrying the revered padukas from the main gate to the hostel courtyard. Br. Ved Chaitanya conducted the puja with solemnity, while the Managing Trustee and Vice Chancellor performed the archana, deepening the spiritual connection. This event was a beautiful testament to the institutio