Brahma Sutras : ( 10/04/2013. )

  Chinmaya Mission : Made the last week of the year count and ring in the new year at the Vision Centre of Chinmaya Mission - Chinmaya Vibhooti, Kolwan.  The year end family retreat by Swami Swaroopananda for all age groups, based on Gopika Geet from Shrimad Bhagavatam was rejuvenating and overflowing with joy to be together with members from all over the world.  Kids and teenagers had their own exclusive sessions and there were many interesting activities and events including 17th year celebrations of Chinmaya Maruti Mandir, talks and discourses by Swami Swaroopananda and several spiritual teachers of Chinmaya Mission. ================================================================================== Sunday 02, June 2024. 05:30.  Chapter - 8: Upasana – Upanishadic Meditations-5. ================================================================================== Anyonyam tat prabodhanam – awakening each one by mutual conversation. Sometimes people go for a walk – some...

  ================================================================================= Sunday 28, Apr 2024. 05:30.  Chapter - 8: Upasana – Upanishadic Meditations-4. ================================================================================== Are we leading a life which is contrary to what we think we are? This is the reason why it is said you must have a concourse on this subject with people who are treading this path. In this world, where a single Guru is difficult to find and people run from one to another, it is better to have a congregation of well-meaning people. We are all seated here and I would believe we are all well-meaning people and I can understand that everyone here is wanting the same thing and not different things. Discuss among yourselves: 'My dear friend! How are you progressing in your meditation?' I will ask you, you ask me, I ask this man and that man – like schoolboys, collegiates discussing among themselves on subjects of examination ensuing tomorrow...

Chinmaya Mission:  Advaita Awakening Youth Retreat, organized by the Chinmaya International Foundation, took place from 14th to 25th June 2023.  This ten-day residential programme, conducted by the Acharya Shankar Sanskritik Ekta Nyas and the Department of Culture, Government of Madhya Pradesh, saw the participation of 47 youth from various parts of India.  The retreat aimed to provide an immersive experience for the participants, focusing on the teachings of Sri Adi Sankaracharya's text, Atmabodha, through discourses by Swami Advayananda. The retreat schedule included sessions of solitary reflection, group discussions mentored by CIF Sevaks, presentations, and doubt clarification.  Swami Advayananda's profound discourses on Atmabodha delved into the depths of Vedantic concepts, bringing clarity to the participants.  Alongside the enlightening discourses, the retreat featured activities such as yoga, chanting, games, bhajans, and satsangs. On 24th July, the camp...