The wise advise us to 'see before we walk'. Meditation a Vision gives us the right vision as we embark on the inner journey to the Supreme through meditation. It throws light on questions like the purpose of meditation, techniques of meditation, the obstacles in meditation and the result of meditation. This easy to follow book of guidance by Swami Tejomayananda gives us confidence as we walk on this path less travelled.
Commentary by Swami Tejomayananda. In this short and beautiful composition, Adi Sankara, the Master, has condensed the essence of Vedanta in just 31 verses, which are very useful to all serious seekers.
Upadesa Sara - the essence of all teaching - is one of the most popular Vendatic texts. It explains the paths of Action (Karma Yoga), Yoga (Astanga Yoga) and Knowledge (Jnana Yoga) and how they lead to the final goal of Self Knowledge. The great sage, Bhagvan Ramana Maharishi presents the subject in a simple and beautiful way. Swami Tejomayananda's commentary further simplifies the text and brings out its essence in an appealing way.
It is important to learn how to think and what to think. Right thinking is an art and a science. Swami Tejomayananda guides us in Right Thinking that leads us to Truth - the Truth that sets us free - in the realm of freedom from sorrow and a world of peace, happiness and true success.
Text and commentary by Swami Tejomayananda... In this text, the essence of meditation is presented but the techniques of meditation are not elaborated. Once a seeker understands the principles well enough, he can develop the techniques by himself.
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.
For each one of us, life is a journey, variously interspersed with occasions that bring joy, progress, good will, sorrow, and a sense of gratitude for all blessings we have received Adarsh Jivan is a compilation of Sanskrit verses that mark such occasions in our lives. These have been composed and set to music by Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda.
Any knowledge that cannot be lived is of little use to us. Swami Tejomayananda's Living Vedänta (Vedänta Cintanam) is a practical guide for living staggering facts of Vedänta like, I am infinite, the world is an appearance and God and I are essentially one! Swami Tejomayananda's commentary strengthens our knowledge and resolve to live Vedänta and become fearless and happy.
Many in this world are merely 'existing', some 'surviving', a few really 'living', a rare few 'living happily' and the rarest, 'outliving life' itself. 'Tips for Happy Living' shows practical ways of how to live happily and outlive life. Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda's easy-to-remember 'sutras' and easy-to-follow commentary can effortlessly transform us from the 'ordinary' to the 'extra-ordinary'.
Shrimad Bhagavat is renowned as one of the greatest compositions in Sanskrit Literature. The 18th Purana composed by Maharishi Veda-Vyasa, it stands unparalleled in its distinct and resplendent exaltation of devotion to God, revealing throughout the quintessence of Vedantic teachings. Masterfully profound and delightfully enchanting, Shrimad Bhagavat abounds in work-paintings of the supreme Lord's wondrous and endearing avatars, divine sports and devotees - paintings that kindle, intensity and establish devotion in one's heart. This spring of devotion leads one to satsang, to the Guru and to teachings that unveil one's essential nature of Brahman.
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.
Go ahead. Take a look inside. You could use a good laugh. This colorful Ah! Wisdom Book will knock your socks off! It's a collection of short, REAL LIFE incidents, where Swami Tejomayananda has given the highest wisdom during casual interactions with devotees. In a witty and simple way, his playful statements are instantly engaging - when unravelled, they provide the basic building blocks of everyday life. Featuring titles such as Lock, stock and all smoking barrels and The vanishing tiger, these delightful stories - accompanied by vibrant cartoons - wrap great insight and inspiration. It's a one-of-a-kind book. It's vedanta - and a prescription for happy living - in a fun, practical way.
A narrow vision is divisive, a noble vision is unifying but a divine vision is all-inclusive, infinite and liberating. Saddarsana of Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi guides us to attain a divine 'Vision of Truth' by searching the very core of our being and inquiring into the root of who we really are. Swami Tejomayananda's lucid commentary guides us in our inner search with profound concepts put into thought provoking notes. 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.
Is one with good health and wealth blessed? Is not one with name and fame blessed? Does no one who has fulfilled his worldly duties and lives in beauty blessed? The eight verses of Dhanyastakam as composed by Adi Sankaracarya explain that being one with our infinite blissful nature is indeed a state of true blessedness. Swami Tejomayananda's commentary makes us long to be in the company of such blessed souls and experience directly the blessed state.
God is the most talked about entity in the world. Who is God? Is He the imagination of the fertile human mind? Does He exist or not? Is He existence or a void? Can He be known or is He always unknowable? Such and more questions are answered as a praise of God – a Hymn to Him (Isha Stuti). This wonderful composition and commentary by Swami Tejomayananda leaves us with a sweet feeling of devotion for God and makes us wonder why we ever questioned His existence.
The one infinite Truth (tattva) itself, is God, Guru and the Self. The Sadguru leads us to the Guru tattva within and the grand Realisation of the Truth. Swami Tejomayananda has picked up 108 ever fresh flowers from the spring-time garden of the Scriptures and strung them into a beautiful garland of names – Shri Guru Tattva Namavali – as an offering in praise of the Guru tattva. The commentary on them makes its chanting and offering in worship, meaningful and joyful, and its reflection and meditation, subtle and Blissful. It is sure to invoke the grace of Guru in our lives.
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.
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.
Commentary by Swami Tejomayananda. Nirvana Shatkam, also known as atma shatkam, composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya is a magnificently lucid piece of poetry, a razor-sharp distinction between reality and false identification and the product born from the very highest states of meditation. One by Shankaracharya negates all the usual identifications that we have and repeatedly insists, "chidananda roopa shivoham shivoham.
For centuries, people across India (and South Asia) have looked to The Ramayana for models of all kinds of human roles as they face life's vicissitudes - the perfect child, the ideal spouse, the exemplary sibling, the ace parent, the quintessential friend.......to name just a few. But the staying power of the ancient epic owes not only to its author's literary genius but more som to its intimation of the divine potential of the human spirit. Swami Swaroopananda uses the lens of Vedanta to highlight this underlying essence and its significance for spirirtual aspirants, in this eye-opening mini treatise. Accessible and concise, The Inner Ramayana takes the lessons of the epic from the simple to the sublime. Swami Swaroopananda is world-renowed public speaker and expert in the field of personal, managerial and spiritual development. A discipline of the titan of Vedanta, Swami Chinmayananda and trained directly under Swami Tejomayananda, the present head of Chinmaya Mission Worldwide. He has inspired many successful business leaders around the world and guided countless spiritual aspirants to greater heights in their inner unfoldment. He as conducted hundreds of seminars, retreats and public lectures to touch the lives of a vast cross-section of humanity round the globe.
Today's world abounds with people who feel empty, incomplete, insecure and discontent. They have more than enough gadgets, vehicles, clothes and comforts with 'enough' of tensions and sorrows, but they do not feel an inner sense of 'enoughness'. They do not feel they have really achieved what needs to be achieved-peace and happiness-and are never done with what can be done. Tṛpti Dipa-The Lamp of Contentment of Swami Vidyaranya explains how by Self-knowledge we can be totally full and fulfilled in life. Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayanandaji through his lucid exposition fulfills the role of wonderful commentator. None who read and study Tṛpti Dipa can help but feel fulfilled and fully blessed.
A creeper clings to the tree, a cloud hangs on to the sky, and a baby sleeps in the lap of its mother… the sweetness of these scenes is heightened by the fact that the creeper, the cloud, and the baby have surrendered in all purity to the sources of their support. Can we too surrender to God wholeheartedly and unconditionally like them? After all He is our only true all-season friend, support and strength. Saranagati teaches us step by step how to do so through the example of Vibhisana and his surrender to Sri Rama. Swami Tejomayananda’s exposition is not only touching and inspiring, but also reveals to us his devotion and surrender to the Lord of his heart, Sri Rama.
The Essence of Spirituality (Adhyatma Laksana), composed and commented upon by Swami Tejomayananda distinguishes between materialism and spirituality, dispels common misconceptions regarging spirituality, explains the various stages of spiritual progress, guides us how to live a spiritual life and uplifts us to the heights of spiritual attainment - all this in ten beautiful verses.
A child learns a lot of things primarily at home, from his parents. The child invariably looks upon his parents for reassurance, protection, and support. If the parents argue loudly and quarrel with each other, fear and uncertainty develops in the child's mind. It affects the entire personality of the child.
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!
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.
Shvetashvatara Upanishad, an important text on Vedanta starts with a discussion on the original cause of creation. Whilst exploring concepts of time, space, nature, power, deities, heavens, karma and elements it gives us a divine vision of viewing this multidimentional and vast world. Through beautiful mantras we understand the role of meditation, devotion, prayer, surrender, the Guru and scriptures in our life. It mainly reveals the true nature of God / Truth and establishes our essential oneness with Him. With the thought-provoking reflections of Swami Tejomayananda, every reader cannot help but come to the conclusion, ' I am infinite and immortal in my true nature'. 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.
Śrī Rāma Gītā is a beautiful dialogue between Lord Śrī Rāma and His beloved brother Lakṣmaṇa. Śrī Rāma answers universal questions with timeless answers. ‘What is essential Knowledge and the essence of Knowledge? How do we overcome painful attachments? What ensnares and enslaves man? What is the difference between man and God? He ends the discussion with the much talked about but most misunderstood topic of love – ‘What is true love? How can we grow in love, transform with love and attain the highest love?’ This valuable message of Śrī Rāma Gītā and its insightful and reader friendly commentary by Swami Tejomayananda is especially relevant for these conflict, confusion and contradiction-ridden times.
The Game of Life is played by all. In an easy to understand language for children and adults, Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda explains the rules of the game, how to prepare for the game, why and how to play the game and how to win it.
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.
Every mind is unique and extraordinary, Its abilities and possibilities are infinite and unimaginable. However, its blossoming depends on its will - Sankalpa. We can 'will' ourselves to enlightened heights or plunge ourselves into ignoble darkness. Shiva-Sankalpa Suktam is a praise of this extraordinary mind and a prayer for divinising its thoughts - Shiva Sankalpam astu. Swami Tejomayananda's commentary explores its beauty and depth and concludes on a sweet note of surrendering the mind to the will of Shiva-Sivasya sankalpam astu.
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