In the company of a a Mahatma, We Watch the seeker Grow The Autobiography of a saint is an experience in Truth. In, it, we are introduced to variety of experiences that constitute the life of a seeker. Ishvara Darshan narrates the journey of Subramaniam, a young seeker from Kerala who grew into the venerated rishi Swami Tapovan Maharaj.Deftly weaved into the narrative on the natural beauty of the Himalayas, a place that he seldom left, and his reminiscences of the spiritual leaders he met. Narrated in third person, Ishvara Darshan is a book where its author unfolds his own evolution as neutral observer, uninvolved in the proceedings that make up his life. Translated from the original Sanskrit, it is both a learning and a pilgrimage every seeker must take.
An authentic account of the travels of Swami Tapovan Maharaj, on foot, in the Himalayas. Deeply embedded in it, is the sacred philosophy of the Upanisads, while providing one a panoramic view of the magnificent, awe-inspiring Himalayas.
One elevating narration about the Glory of the Mother, contained in the folds of Sri Markandeya Purana, is held very sacred by the devotees and spiritual seekers for its immeasurable capacity to purify and strengthen the mind. This narration is known as Durga Sapta sathi or Devi Mahatmyam. This translation is based on the Masterly Commentary by an unknown commentator four centuries ago.
With the help of select mantras from the Upanishads, Swami Tapovan Maharaj elucidates the nature of the infinite Brahman. [Swami Chinmayananda's translation of the text into English]
Hymn to the lord of badri is a rare work of artistic elegance, of philosophical depths and of emotional beauty. it is the joyous adoration of a divine heart of love pouring itself out in ecstasy the blissful inspiration of its subjective spiritual experience the hymn is at once a summary of the highest truth as discussed in our Upanishads and a lyrical song of flooded love . In these hundred stanzas gurudev sri swami tepovanam has painted vivdly both the theory of vedanta and the teachas of realising the truth he has dicussed it in four section . swami tapovanam the glory of the himalay as wrote these staxes during one of this season.
The Highest Prayer In This World Is Service; The Greatest Devotion Is Loving The People Around Us; And The Noblest Character Trait Is Divine Compassion For All Living Creatures. Swami Chinmayananda One Of The Most Influential Interpreters Of Vedantic Philosophy In Modern Times, Swami Chinmayananda Touched The Minds And Hearts Of Millions With His Message Of Social And Religious Harmony. Several Years After His Death, The Chinmaya Mission, Established In 1953, Continues To Spread His Message Of Universal Brotherhood And Seeks To Realize, Through Spiritual And Secular Activities, The Wisdom Embedded In The Teachings Of Vedanta. This Collection Of Swami Chinmayananda S Discourses, Brought Together By Anita Raina Thapan, Disciple And Active Member Of The Mission, Represents The Seminal Teachings Of The Great Spiritual Master. From The Relevance Of Religion To The Significance Of Appropriate Spiritual Practice And The True Meaning Of Faith, Swamiji Discourses On A Whole Range Of Issues That Are Vital To The Well-Being Of Our Society. Emphasizing, Above All, The Common Essence Of All Religions, He Speaks Of The Values That One Needs To Live By In Order To Become A Self-Reliant Individual With The Motivation And The Means To Help Fashion A Better Society. Lucid And Engaging, Profound And Insightful, The Discourses In This Compilation Take The Reader On A Fascinating Journey Into The World Of Hindu Religion And Philosophy.
This is a collection of various essays by Gurudev, originally written for the magazines Usha and Tyagi. Written in his inimitably powerful style, inspiring and dynamic, the essays cover topics such as ethics, superstition, communalism, education, sadhana and wisdom. Each of these is packed with the deep spiritual wisdom of one of the greatest masters of our age.
Highlights of 'Vedanta' are reflected in a lucid manner for common understanding. The contents take the reader close to Parama Pujya Swami Tapovanam at his kutiya in Uttarkashi. Answers to simple and difficult questions on Vedanta enlighten everyone with clarity and logic. Contents inspire sincere seekers towards the right path. Every seeker should go through and reflect upon them to derive benefit.
The words of a Vedantic Master are the passwords, are the keys empowered to open doors to a storehouse of wisdom. When committed to memory, they are signposts that light up the path; serve as reminders to stay alert and focused; and are the friends that save the seeker from straying. Every thought of Swami Tejomayananda, though seemingly simple, holds within its folds a wealth of meaning. Delving into the depths of the quotes in this book, collated from various talks and interactive sessions, categorised under different heads, will raise the mind of the reader to greater clarity of understanding.
The Ganga is a beloved and revered bearer of religious, spiritual and cultural values. To Swami Kailashanand Giri, the Ganga is his foster mother. In River of Moksha, he takes the reader on a journey to the many sacred places found along the river's course-from Gaumukh in Uttarakhand to Gangasagar in West Bengal. In an engaging and lively manner typical of the Indian katha tradition, he narrates the stories and myths that mystify and attract people to these places for ages. Some of the stories recollected on the shores of the Ganga are Parikshit's death when he was stung by Takshak, the king of snakes; the romance of Shakuntala and Dushyant; the self-imposed exile of Vidur; the time Draupadi spent in her father's house and tales of Durvasa's many curses and boons.
In his composition Srī Rāmacaritamānasa, Gosvāmi Tulasīdāsa declares that the Rāma kathā is most profound; many are the gems hidden in it. Just as a specialist is needed to discern the location of precious stones buried in the mountains, so also is it the case for the gems embedded in the Rāma kathā. Swami Tejomayananda through his discourses manifests the self-effulgent jewel of bhakti in simple words soaked in devotion. In the process he sheds light on numerous facets of spiritual life. The crux of listening to or reading this story is to awaken and steadily deepen love for Srī Rāma. This is what Swamiji emphasizes again and again. Devotion for Sri Rama enhances and embellishes knowledge. We believe that the prayer of all seekers will be for such love to take root in their heart: priya lāgahu mohi rāma.
Sri Rama's Reveries in Nature' is the musings of Lord Sri Rama as He spends the monsoon and autumn seasons with His brother Lakshmana in the forest. His words are full of practical lessons and divine thoughts that nature provides about human behaviour, life and God. Swami Tejomayananda's commentary is the added glow to the natural beauty of Tulasidasaji's words in Kishkindha Kanda of Tulasi Ramayana.
A small boy, who was already a realized soul, narrated his experience of Sell-knowledge to Bhagavan Adi Shankaracharya. To the boy this knowledge was as clear as 'a gooseberry (amalaka) kept on the palm (hasta)', and so the boy was named Hastamalaka, He became famous as one of the four renowned disciples of the Acharya and the conversation compiled by the Acharya is 'Hastamalaka stotram'. The famous saint of Maharashtra, Sant Ekanatha Maharaja has written a beautiful commentary on this stotra in Marathi. Swami Purushottamananda brings out the quintessence of that commentary, which will be most valuable to English knowing seekers for contemplation and Self-realization.
The Guru can grant us everything - from the most mundane to the highest. His glories are infinite and his position, especially for a spiritual seeker, is supreme. Then what to speak of the glory of his padukas that serve him always, and which represent all that he stands for - Truth, God, knowledge, divinity and virtues. Shri Guru Paduka Stotram is a hymn that enumerates 25 glories of the padukas of the Guru. Swami Tejomayananda, with words soaked in devotion of his own Guru and the entire lineage of Gurus, expounds on these glories in a though-provoking and heart touching way. Reading, reflecting and revelling in this hymn will surely bring all that is promised.
Understand the significance of Ganesha's trunk, learn about the wisdom that is Krishna, relate with the perfection of Rama through the ancient art of God symbolism. Look into the eyes of Shiva and understand the meaning of the sacred symbol 'Om'. In this collection of essays, Pujya Swami Chinmayananda gives us a glimpse of the deeper meanings, behind the familiar images of Hindu culture and helps us to decipher the pointers to the realm of Infinite.
In the Indian ethos, we encounter symbolism everywhere – in our shastras, in our celebrations and festivals, in the way we live. Symbolism has a language of its own. It is not necessarily meant to be cryptic or secretive, but it is meant to make on think, to ask questions. Why do we celebrate our festivals the way we do? Why are Hindu gods multi-armed, each one specific and distinct from the other? What is the significance of their individual vehicles and the weapons they carry? Pujya Gurudev, Swami Chinmayananda, sometimes spoke about symbolism and sometimes wrote about it. His style was unique and always to the point. The articles in this book have been compiled by Swami Nityananda (formerly R.S. Nathan), who was driven by a desire to share Gurudev’s wisdom with all. There are articles by others too, and they have been included because each one of them touches on one or the other aspect of symbolism. And if anybody is buzzing with questions, pick up this book and read on.
Kathopaniñad is a unique Upaniñad which starts with a kathä (a story) of a young boy who is ready to face the Lord of Death in his quest for Truth to know what lies beyond death. He asks the very pertinent and philosophical question, ‘Is there or is there not, and if it is what is it?’ In short, this teaching is an extravaganza of spiritual knowledge and meditation that guides a student step by step to the glorious state of immortality, peace and bliss.
India belongs to a culture that does not believe in rights. Our people being holistic in vision and rooted in values, rise up to perform their duties: thus everyone gets their rights. This is our heritage, this is what we must live up to. In this journey of self-mastery, We Must, authored by Swami Chinmayananda, is a perfect companion to guide, instruct and inspire. A compilation of the thoughts of the great Maser on self-improvement, is witty, engaging and potent. The book says ' The liberty to work or not to work does not belong to us. Our luxurious freedom is in choosing to work rightly in the spirit of love, dedication, and sacrifice.' This, We Must. If we are available, the greatest achievements are possible - We Must. Let us be Ready, Willing and Available - We Must.
A spiritual aspirant's journey is sprinkled with many battles overcoming mind over matter through different sādhanās (spiritual practices). One such sādhanā is going on a pilgrimage, which provides challenges for the body, mind and intellect. In 1948, a young sādhaka embarked on a rare pilgrimage of discovery through the splendour of Uttarakhand. Often going without food, sleeping where he puts his bundle down for the night, lashed by the cold northern wind, he established a deep communion with nature. The memoir penned by the sādhaka at the end of each long treacherous day, is interspersed with humour, sketches and poetry inspired by the majestic surroundings. This young sādhaka was Swami Chinmayananda. My Trek through Uttarakhanda is personal and delectable narrative of Pujya Gurudev, Swami Chinmayananda’s trek across the Himalayan terrain.
The world is moving at an unbeatable pace. We are living in a highly competitive world in which we perform or perish. Stress, strain and pain are part and parcel of daily life. Crises exist everywhere. Don't you wonder how the Lord manages to smile, bless and heal despite governing the entire Universe with its ups and downs? 'Ancient Names: New Meanings' is a compilation of talks given by Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda on the Visnusahasranama. Each name is indicative of one of His amazing qualities. Reflecting on these names will help us expand our vision and inspire us to live a life of higher ideals. Pujya Guruji's talks are simple, appealing and elevating.
This book covers Lord Rama's Guru Vasistha a great treasure of the highest knowledge and great stories, which answers multifold questions of life. This text covers almost the entire philosophical thought of Sanatana Dharma.
Generally Vedanta is considered 'serious', 'difficult', 'very high' and 'very dry' and that it leaves us 'high and dry' without any support. Thus the important role of Subodha Vedanta. This dialogue between a disciple and his Guru covers important topics of life like the Nature of the Self, Proof of God and Purpose of Creation. It shows us that Vedanta is easy, interesting and practical and it is possible to free ourselves from the 'world-wide' spread web of maya. Swami Tejomayananda's commentary on his own composition is lucid, easy to read, introspective and peppered with humour. It inspires the reader to embark on an inward journey towards peace and happiness.
The highest knowledge of the Vedas is enshrined in the Upanishads. They unequivocally declare 'I am the infinite Truth. Realizing this is the very purpose of human life. We then live without any regrets and fears, sorrows and delusions, differences and conflicts and in oneness and harmony with the entire universe a true 'happily ever after' ending to our eternal journey of birth and rebirth. Like each flower, each mantra of the Upanishad has its special fragrant meaning. Flowers are carefully chosen, oil extracted, then mixed, matched and processed to produce the perfect perfume. Swami Tejomayananda has skilfully and carefully picked the choicest of mantras, extracted their essence in the commentary, and composed them in a unique sequence to form the matchless scent of Advaita-Vedanta in 'Upanishad Vidya Saar'. The grace of the Guru and the churning of our study, reflection and realization will further enhance this scent and make our lives a fragrance of blessings to all, leaving within us a sense of completeness - pürņam eva avaśiṣyate.
Purajana Gita found in the Uttara Kanda, Tulasi-Ramayana is Sri Rama's message of Dharma in His maiden address to the people after His coronation as the King of Ayodhya. Swami Tejomayanandaji's commentary re-establishes this message of Dharma more firmly in our hearts.
According to the Upanishads, the body is a temple and the one residing in it is the Lord Himself. Humans have endeavored to replicate this message through the construction of temples. The heart is the cave where the soul dwells and the cave is the temple’s sanctum sanctum where the deity resides—in darkness and stillness. In all faiths, light is the archetype of transcendence. In the temple, it is only with the light of the lamp, purposefully raised, that the magnificent presence of God is revealed. In us, God is discovered with the light of knowledge: when it floods the cave, it banishes the darkness, illuminating and making the unknown gloriously known. What is this light? What does it disclose? How is it attained? With gratitude and humility, ‘Darkness to Light’ provides answers and makes suggestions. This book is a humble offering of gratitude at the feet of the great master Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda, founder of Chinmaya Mission, who has ignited the spark in the hearts of seekers worldwide.
Can the mortal ever become immortal? Can the mind make us immortal? Can knowledge make us immortal? Does immortality mean living for ever in the body, as the body? Read the nectarine message of the Vedas in the Amrtabindu Upanishad and enjoy its immortal Truth. Partaking even a drop of it can immortalise us. This is the assurance of sages. Swami Tejomayanandaji's commentary makes this immortal and subtle ambrosia simple to follow and a delight to swallow. Swami Tejomayananda is an outstanding teacher of Vedanta, with a profound depth beneath his simplicity and humility. He has a simple conviction - to fortify, strengthen and actualise the vision of his Guru, Swami Chinmayananda. Swamiji has written commentaries on many Vedantic texts and authored many original compositions on Vedanta and Bhakti (Devotion). He is the current head of Chinmaya Mission - a global spiritual organisation with more than 250 centres worldwide.
Mahidāsa was denied the privilege of sitting in the lap of his father. Itarā, his mother, who was perhaps from the potters community noticed the sad plight of her son and prayed to her Iṣṭa Devatā i.e., Goddess Earth, who appeared in a divine form, placed Mahidāsa in celestial seat and imparted unrivalled wisdom. Thus was born, out of the potter Mahidāsa, the proletarian Ṛṣi, the Sage of the labourers, and son of the soil Seer Aitareya, who attained Godhood and authored this scripture of the common man, and sang the song of Hindu culture from a hut of the ‘slum’. ‘Even the Creator is not free to create a world as he likes.’ We with our actions – known and unknown, conscious and unconscious – are making the blueprint of our future. The Lord is but a contractor, who executes our plans, as we give it to Him, asserts Swami Chinmayananda.
A versatile and multi-talented exponent of Vedantika thought, Swami Swaroopananda is quick to judge the pulse of his audiences. Over the years, he has spoken on many a platform and addressed several wide-ranging important topics of perennial interset. Life Changers is a collection of Swamiji's inspirational articles and quotes, published in prestigious national dailies and posted on social media. Chosen with care, his thoughts speak to varied audiences, seeking out the seeker at his level of interest. A compelling read, the book guides the reader through the clouds of confusion, to rise slowly toe reach the peaks of clarity and perfection.
This is a collection of letters that flowed from the pen of Swami Chinmayananda, seated in the Uttarkashi ashram on the banks of the river Ganga, as she flowed down to sanctify the hills and dales of Mother India. Though addressed to children in a simple language, the depth of thoughts in these letters has inspired the young and old alike all over the world for the last four decades. It is an incisive analysis of the nature of love and also a poetic assertion of the divinity of love. We are shown how to 'rise in love', instead of just 'falling in love'' how to shower others with love instead of just whining about lack of love, how to expand and embrace the entire creation in a joyous vision of oneness that knows no barriers of 'I' and 'Your'.
In Graceful Aging, Swami Tejomayananda, makes you see the senility of seniority with his characteristic wit. He makes you sit up and say, O, I say this or do this all the time! He then gently pushes the 'walking stick' of a 'higher perspective' so that you don't get stuck in the twilight traffic, but move on with firm steps and fresh breaths!
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