Bhagavadgeeta : ( 26/11/2012. )

========================================================================= Sunday, February 26, 2023. 07:30. The Moksha Gita : Swami Sivananda Chapter 4: The Nature of Avidya - 1. ======================================================================== 1. The Guru said: Avidya is Malina-Sattwa. It is the Upadhi or limiting adjunct of Jiva. It is the Karana Sarira of the individual soul. Avidya is Anandamaya Kosha. Avidya is the same as Maya, but only in relation to the individual. Avidya is Malina-Sattwa or Sattwa polluted by Rajas and Tamas. There is a preponderance of distractive activity and stupor in Avidya. The individual is controlled by Avidya whereas Ishwara is not controlled by Maya. The force of Avidya limits the consciousness to such an extent that the individual is falsely made to believe that its body is the entire truth. Not only the body but even the objects and persons fictitiously connected with the interests of the body are also superimposed on the self and their loss

========================================================================= Wednesday, February 22, 2023. 07:30. The Moksha Gita : Swami Sivananda Chapter 3: The Nature of Maya - 6. ========================================================================= 11. This mind which ever hankers after sensual objects is the seed of Maya. If the mind is annihilated Maya will vanish. You will attain the state of quiescence. Brahma-Jnana will dawn in you. The seed of Maya is the mind which sends forth branches of its objectifying force through the channels of the organs of sensing. The mind hankers after the objects of the senses, including the intellect and the ego. The craving for objects is the effect of the desire of the individual consciousness to flow with the process of self-multiplication and self-preservation as laid in the scheme of the workings of Maya. The very meaning of phenomenal existence is preservation of the egoistic individuality and reproducing oneself into manifold forms. The

========================================================================= Monday, February 20, 2023. 07:30. The Moksha Gita : Swami Sivananda Chapter 3: The Nature of Maya - 5 ========================================================================= 9, 10. Maya is of the nature of mind. Maya generates different degrees of illusions. Maya pervades everywhere. If your mind is destroyed by discrimination and Vichara, then Maya will not afflict you. Maya is centred in the individual consciousness in the form of mind. Whatever Maya does, that the mind also does. Mind is miniature-Maya. The veiling and distracting activity of Maya is undertaken by the mind in the form of nescience and egoism. Nescience is seated in the innermost sheath or the Anandamaya kosha of the soul and the ego is seated in the intellect. The mind projects the physical body even as Maya projects the cosmos. The activity of the universe is going on in the human body too. The Chandogya Upanishad says that the space within

========================================================================= Friday, February 17, 2023. 12:30. The Moksha Gita : Swami Sivananda Chapter 3: The Nature of Maya - 4. ======================================================================== 7. The five elements, the five Tanmatras (subtle or root elements) and the various objects of the world are all products or modifications of Maya. The five rudimentary principles of sound, touch, colour, taste and smell and the five gross elements of sky, air, fire, water and earth are born Of the Vikshepa-Shakti or the distracting power of Maya, which projects thereby the world of objective existence. Constant change within itself is the natural tendency of the force of Maya. Maya does not rest in itself. It is a vigorous active agent whose sole purpose is to transform itself into the phenomenon and Noumenon through evolution and involution of diverse bodies. Disintegration and integration are the two aspects of the destructive and constru

Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF) : Since the inception of Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF) it has been CIF’s privilege to host camps and workshops facilitated by stalwarts such as Prof. VN Jha in Sanskrit and Indic studies.  A ten day workshop on ‘Prabhakara Mimamsa’ by Prof. VN Jha was inaugurated yesterday by Swami Advayananda.  The workshop is specially organised to commemorate (late) Prof. Ujjwala Jha.  Swamiji fondly reminisced on how Prof. VN Jha and Prof. Ujjwala Jha played an important role in laying the foundation for the growth of CIF as well as Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth.  Echoing Swamiji’s thoughts Prof. VN Jha spoke on how CIF has transformed over the years and expressed his gratitude to Swamiji for being an integral part of his family.  He then went on to announce the release of the publication ‘Ujjwala-Śāstra-vaibhavam’ – a collection of research articles by various renowned scholars, compiled and edited by Dr. Arun Kumar Mishra.  The workshop participants

========================================================================= Sunday, February 12, 2023. 06:30. The Moksha Gita : Swami Sivananda Chapter 3: The Nature of Maya - 2 ========================================================================= 4, 5. Maya is Indescribable (Sat-Asat-Vilakshana Anadi Bhava Rupa Anirvachaniya Maya). She is neither Sat nor Asat. Maya is Anadi Santam. She is beginningless but has an end only for the sage who has realised the Self. Maya is Suddha Sattwa or pure Sattwa. Maya is neither Sat nor Asat, neither real nor unreal, neither is, nor is not. It transcends human comprehension, it stands above all ratiocination, it controls even the reasoning capacity of the individual. The degree of intelligence of a person is proportional to what extent he is freed from the stupefying influence of Maya. It is hard to withdraw oneself from its clutches for it originates from and is based on the Eternal Brahman Itself. That which is based on the Infinite Reality must

Chinmaya Mission : The Devi Group of Chinmaya Mission Dallas has demonstrated remarkable compassion and generosity through their heartwarming initiative to feed over 500 homeless individuals. The group's efforts to raise funds and prepare over 650 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches demonstrate their commitment to serving those in need and making a positive impact in their community. It is inspiring to see such a dedicated and selfless effort led by Swami Sarveshananda, Br. Hari Chaitanya, and Brni Divya, who have made a significant difference in the lives of those housed by the Austin Street Center in Dallas, Texas. This initiative is a testament to the power of community and the impact that can be made when people come together for a common cause. We commend the Devi Group of Chinmaya Mission Dallas for their efforts and for setting a positive example for others to follow. This is a remarkable and heartwarming initiative that will make a lasting impact on those who have been helpe