Swami Chinmayananda

The Holy Geeta, or the Song Celestial, is a dialogue between the Lord and a man of action set amidst the din and roar of war. The good and evil forces within are represented in the battlefield of life. Man often finds himself in a crisis, wherein he is psychologically unable to cope with the situation at hand, or even decide the right course of action. In this inner turmoil, there is a great battle between the positive and negative inclinations. The Holy Geeta portrays this great spiritual struggle within man and guides him towards his inherent divinity and positivity. In doing so, this Celestial Song explains the nature of man, his purpose in the world and the means for him to attain his goals. In short, it is a complete manual for achieving success in life. The Holy Geeta is the heart of the great Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. It is the quintessence of the philosophy of Vedanta. This commentary on the Holy Geeta by Swami Chinmayananda is one of the finest ever written. His extremely logical explanations in contemporary and powerful language have appealed to millions of people around the world.

The Holy Geeta

Authored by Maharishi Vyasa, this lucid dialogue between Rajarshi Janak and Astavakra systematically deals with mystical experiences of the spiritual reality. To all advanced students of meditation, Ashtavakra Geeta directly points out the way and the goal.

ASHTAVAKRA GITA - SONG OF SELF - REALISATION

Here is what Swami Chinmayananda says: "Mere study is not sufficient. Study gives us information. Scriptures and Sastras only give us a road map. However much you may study the road map, you will never reach the pilgrim centre. Study the map, roll it up and keep it handy by your side, as it may be useful en route the journey. Now get up from your chair, get into your vehicle and move on along the way the map indicates so clearly." "Work is unavoidable. Choose a field that inspires you, that is in line with your nobler tendencies."

Practice of Vedanta

How does one control and quieten the mind? How does one relieve the mind from tension and stress and take it to a state of joy and peace? How do we break free from our sense of limitaion and fear? In the 'Art of Contemplation', Swami Chinmayananda answers all these questions and gives six simple exercises which, if practised regularly, would enable us to control, quieten and free the mind. Swamiji shows how the body must first be quietened, then how to start chanting the mantra, what the various methods of chanting are, how to witness the body and the mind, how to get rid of negative emotions, and finally, how to reach the state of completeness - the absolute peace and happiness.

ART OF CONTEMPLATION

Meditation & Life

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.

Hymn to Badrinath

In Chapter IV of the Bhagavad Geeta, The Divine Charioteer speaks of renunciation of action. He explains reincarnation, action, inaction and the power of enlightenment.\r\n"He who sees action in inaction and inaction in action, he is a man of wisdom. He remains actionless while performing all actions." - Verse 18, Chapter IV

Renunciation Through Action

BHAGAVAD GITA CHAPTER 4

In this chapter Bhagawan describes the glories of the infinite Lord.

Divine Glories

BHAGAVAD GITA CHAPTER 10

Vedanta is the science of life. It shows us the gateway to peace and happiness. To understand this subtle science, knowledge of certain terms and concepts is mandatory. That is why we have prakarana-granthas or introductory books which explain the definitions of the special terms used in our sastras. Adi Sankaracharya's Atmabodha is one such text. It is a scientific journey, throwing light on the subtle concepts present in our sastras. With striking examples and ingenioius poetry he guides the reader along the path of Vedanta terminology. Pujya Swami Chinmayananda in his commentary effortlessly presents to the common man the timelss wisdom of Sankaracharya. Reflecting on these verses will uplift the mind and elevate the soul. A great guide for beginners and a meditation prop for advanced seekers.

ATMABODHA

In the 16th chapter, Sri Krishna describes the daivi sampatti (divine qualities) and the asura sampatti (demonic qualities) in men.\r\nIn the 17th chapter, he explains the threefold path of karma, gnana and bhakti

The Divine and the Decadent The Threefold Faith

BHAGAVAD GITA CHAPTER 16&17

There’s deep connection between the name and the named. The name brings to our mind the image of the person thought of and the more one thinks, the more consistent the impressions; for example, when we say ‘flower’, we immediately conceive a mental picture of the flower. This is the sole principle behind association. The 1000 names of Lord Vishnu are meant to invoke a sense of bonding with the Lord, who’s the most intimate one, whether we recognize it or not. Yet how often and how deeply do we call out to him? The meanings of the names given out here will help in understanding the magnitude and depth of godhood. Vishnu Sahasranama was taught by Bhishma lying on a bed of arrows to Yudhishthira. It brought joy and solace to both. May it do the same to us as well.

Vishnu Sahasranama

Tune in the Mind

Whatever our lifespan may be but we can live only one day at a time. How we live our each day ultimately determines the quality of our total life. Therefore, it is necessary that we begin our day with a noble, elevating and inspiring thought which can set the tone for the day. We all know that as we think and act, so we become. Our thinking is influenced by our vision and values of life we respect. Keeping this in mind, we have compiled such noble thoughts on various topics given by Param Pūjya Gurudev, Swami Chinmayanandajī.

Read Daily Live Fully

Pujya Gurudev, Swami Chinmayananda in his inimitable style has taken individuals through the journey of life as perceived today by common man to the depths of our ‘Being’. In the four topics in the book, Swamiji has analysed the role of knowledge as one understands today, role and development of human species, relevance of deeper enquiry into ourselves and how to delve deeper into ‘Being’! Through logical analysis of Darwin’s theory of development and our understanding of human behaviour, Swamiji has guided individuals to question the purpose of their life and the context of their goals. He has given deep insight into each, the relevance of religion and spirituality and how they can help us to reach the goal of human existence. A highly recommended guide book to understand in a nutshell the role and purpose of life and how to achieve it!

A Sweeping Look at Vedanta

See God in all. To Him belong all know, renounce and rejoice Seek not to possess, nothing is yours. This short spiritual treatise of just eighteen mantras has inspired great minds for ages. Chapters in Sukla Yajurveda, the teachings here point out the Self-the divine essence-in every one of us. A crisp summary of the Vedanta, this Upanisad shows us the way to rise above all our attachments to the finite objects of this world. The glittering sense objects, the sweetest emotions and even the lofty ideals of human life are but a golden disk, covering the face of the Truth. We must avoid all traps of wonderful work (karma, avidya) or charming thought patterns (upasana, vidya) and seek the pure knowledge. The holy text permits the use of a healthy blend of lower spiritual practices as a stepping stone to the hightest realization. The scripture concludes with some sublime prayers of an advanced seeker.

God in and as Everything

ISAVASYA UPANISHAD

In chapter twelve the path of bhakti yoga is described. In the following chapter the Lord explains the concepts of the field and it's knower

Devotion & The Knower and the Known

BHAGAVAD GITA CHAPTER 12&13

SRIMAD BHAGAVAD GITA small size with Verses and short meaning Srimad Bhagavad Gita is unique among the body of scriptural literature for the simple, practical and relevant style with which it presents the essence of the Hindu way of life.

Srimad Bhagawad Geeta (Verses & Meaning)

Gita for Children (A Teaching Tool for Elders) (Geeta for Children)

Gita for Children

It is in this chapter that the Lord imparts the Royal Secret, the king of all secrets to Arjuna

The Royal Secret

BHAGAVAD GITA CHAPTER 09

Prasanopanishad is a question and answer session where six genuine, advanced seekers approach a Rishi called Pippalada.

Swami Chinmayananda

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