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Yagna on ‘Shri Bharat Sharanagati’ – Part 3 August 2017
Talks on “Shri Bharat Sharanagati” – Part 3 – by Swami Abhedananda (Gyan Yagna conducted from 1st Aug till 6th Aug, 2017) Key Points from the Discourses On the inaugural day of the monthly yagna on “Power of Surrender” at CMSA Durban, Swami Abhedananda beautifully described Shri Bharatji’s character with his myriad qualities. Here are few valuable take-aways from the discourse: Our biggest need in life is to inculcate the higher values and qualities. Unfortunately, we are aware of our external requirements
Yagna on Bhagawat Gita – “Think wisely, Live joyfully” – July 2017
Talks on Bhagawat Gita – “Think wisely, Live joyfully” – by Swami Abhedananda (Gyan Yagna conducted from 21st July till 23rd July, 2017) Key Points from the Discourses In line with the topic – ‘Think wisely, Live joyfully’, on the first day of the Gyan Yagna, Swami Abhedananda shared various examples to illustrate how an untrained mind, devoid of spiritual guidance, can rob one of all his talents & land one into a state of dazed confusion. Swamiji then shared how Gita,
Yagna on ‘Shri Bharat Sharanagati’ – Part 2 July 2017
Talks on “Shri Bharat Sharanagati” – Part 2 – by Swami Abhedananda (Gyan Yagna conducted from 1st July till 6th July, 2017) Key Points from the Discourses Swami Abhedananda started the July monthly Gyan Yagna on the topic ‘Magic of Surrender’ by beautifully describing the oceanic qualities of Bharatji’s character which set the benchmark for all devotees to follow. We bring you a few extracts from the Day 1 talk: Source of misery – Outer problems or Inner flaws Nobody’s life is
Yagna on ‘Shri Bharat Sharanagati’ – Part 1 June 2017
Talks on “Shri Bharat Sharanagati” – Part 1 – by Swami Abhedananda (Gyan Yagna conducted from 1st June till 6th June, 2017) Key Points from the Discourses In the vast ocean of Hindu scriptures, if there is one character that sets the benchmark on love, devotion, humility and surrender, then that is the great character of Shri Bharatji. On the first day of the monthly yagna on ‘Shri Bharat Sharanagati’ at Durban ashram, Swami Abhedananda beautifully described the various aspects of Bharatji’s
Yagna on ‘Shri Lakshman Sharanagati’ – May 2017
Talks on “Shri Lakshman Sharanagati” – by Swami Abhedananda (Gyan Yagna conducted from 1st May till 6th May, 2017) Key Points from the Discourses Hindu scriptures are full of great characters. Uniquely, there is one where the greatness is not apparent, there is much more than what meets the untrained eye. This character is of Shri Lakshmanji, who is the pinnacle of service & sacrifice. Like all good things in this world, Lakshmanji’s character is also cryptically hidden and needs a
Yagna on ‘Ayodhya Kand’ – Part 3 April 2017
Talks on “Ayodhya Kand” – Part 3 – by Swami Abhedananda (Gyan Yagna conducted from 1st April till 6th April, 2017) Key Points from the Discourses On the fifth day of the auspicious Vasanta Navaratri, commenced the monthly yagna on the third edition of ‘Ayodhya Kand’. Swamiji beautifully explained how we are misled when we keep pursuing happiness in the world, seeking it from one object or person after another. We fail to realize that Lord alone is our true and
Swami Swaroopananda
Introduction In an era rife with skepticism and confusion about matters spiritual, Swami Swaroopananda is a rare voice that blends authenticity with accessibility; theory with self- practice; logic with heart. Formerly the Regional Head of Chinmaya Mission Australia, United Kingdom, Middle East, Africa and Far East, and presently Chairman of the Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth Trust (University for Sanskrit and Indic Traditions) and Director of the Chinmaya International Residential School in Coimbatore, South India, Swami Swaroopananda has now been bestowed by Swami
Yagna on ‘Ayodhya Kand’ – Part 2 March 2017
Talks on “Ayodhya Kand” – Part 2 – by Swami Abhedananda (Gyan Yagna conducted from 1st March till 6th March, 2017) Key Points from the Discourses Ramayan is a scripture full of characters who have lived the quintessential qualities among humans. Most exemplary of all characters being that of Lord Rama. The first day of this month’s yagna on ‘Ayodhya Kand’ saw Swami Abhedananda beautifully describing the various aspects of Bhagwan Ram’s glorious character, inspiring one and all in the audience to
Yagna on ‘Ayodhya Kand’ – Part 1 Feb 2017
Talks on “Ayodhya Kand” – Part 1 – by Swami Abhedananda (Gyan Yagna conducted from 1st Feb till 6th Feb, 2017) Key Points from the Discourses The monthly yagna on ‘Ayodhya Kand’ got off to a wonderful start with Swami Abhedananda enumerating the inner virtues in our life and how these are developed by the grace of the Lord alone. Filled with devotional joy for Lord Shiva, Swamiji lovingly described His form. Below is a synopsis of the discourse: Protecting the
Yagna on ‘Narada Bhakti Sutras’ – Part 3 Jan 2017
Talks on “Narada Bhakti Sutras” – Part 3 – by Swami Abhedananda (Gyan Yagna conducted from 1st Jan till 6th Jan, 2017) Key Points from the Discourses Devotees at Chinmaya Mission Durban were ushered into the new year by Swami Abhedananda with the devotional discourse on the Lord’s glories. It was the first day of the monthly yagna on ‘Narada Bhakti Sutra’ at the ashram and Swamiji elucidated on having the right paradigms for our love of the Lord & the
