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  1. 1d ago

    Mukundamala-Day 02/08 - Talk in English by Pujya Swami Aparajitananda, Chinmaya Mission Chicago-Yamunotri

    Hari Om !! Mukundamala-Day 02/08 - Talk in English by Pujya Swami Aparajitananda, Chinmaya Mission Chicago-Yamunotri

    Mukundamala-Day 02/08 - Talk in English by Pujya Swami Aparajitananda, Chinmaya Mission Chicago-Yamunotri

  2. Jul 16

    Mukundamala-01/08 - Talk in English by Swami Aparajitananda, Chinmaya Mission Chicago-Yamunotri

    Hari Om !! Mukundamala-01/08 - Talk in English by Swami Aparajitananda, Chinmaya Mission Chicago-Yamunotri.

    Mukundamala-01/08 - Talk in English by Swami Aparajitananda, Chinmaya Mission Chicago-Yamunotri

  3. Jul 9

    Tattva Bodha 10/10 - Talk in English by Swami Aparajitananda ji.

    Hari Om !! Tattva Bodha 10/10 - Talk in English by Swami Aparajitananda ji, Chinmaya Mission Chicago-Yamunotri. Bhagavān Shankarāchārya ji concludes "Tattvabodha" with definitions of three types of karmas and a happy statement that Jīvanmukta, free from all bondages of all karmas, crosses over samsāra.Swāmi Aparājitānanda ji elaborates on today's topic, "karma" and gives a graceful walkthrough of all definitions in Tattvabodha as if creating a divine orchestra in harmony with Jīva, Jagat and Ishvara. Definitions of Tattvabodha given by Shankarācharyaji are the melody of life, while Swāmiji's beautiful explanations are the notation of that melody.Last, but never the least: • When should we attain liberation - before death or after death? How? • Is Sadguru-upadesha necessary? Why? (ocean water example) • What is interpretation of the term 'karma' in Spirituality? • Jīvanmukta is freed from which kind of actions? • What are āgāmi, sanchita, prārabdha karmas? How are they related to each other? • When do karmas bind you? • What is a Jīvanmukta's attitude to karmas? • Can a Jñāni commit pāpa karmas? • When do our actions fructify? • What is the meaning of "chi"? • Who gives the results of our actions? • Which karma decides our present birth, jāti, āyu, etc.? • Can prārabdha be by-passed? • Who enjoys fruits of action? • How are āgāmi karmas destroyed in the case of a Jñāni? • To whom do fruits of action of a Jñāni go? • "Whatever you think, so you become." • Which action has been compared with a shot arrow? Why? • Can one escape from fruits of action by committing suicide? • How long to go through karmas? When are karmas exhausted? And when are they destroyed? • For a Jīvanmukta, which place of death is most auspicious?! • What does a Jīvanmukta gain? When does the birth-death cylce end for him?P.S. Don't miss Shankarācharyaji's guidance from the scriptures on how to tackle prārabdha karma.(Tattvabodha - Talk 10 of 10)

    Tattva Bodha 10/10 - Talk in English by Swami Aparajitananda ji.

  4. Jul 2

    Tattva Bodha 09/10 - Talk in English by Swami Aparajitananda ji.

    Hari Om!! Tattva Bodha 09/10 - Talk in English by Swami Aparajitananda ji, Chinmaya Mission Chicago-Yamunotri. Bhagavān Shankarāchārya jī's enquiry into the Truth reaches a climax with analysis of Mahāvākya "Tat tvam asi" (Chhāndogya Upanishad). He also introduces concept of Jīvanmukta stating that He becomes free from all bondages of all karmas.Swāmi Aparājitānanda jī's telescopic explanations make the understanding of final aspects of above Mahāvākya, of how to solve the implied equation and of how to interpret vāchyārtha and lākshyārtha (ample examples) the most wonderful and joyous experience. The most eloquent equation quoted is that of Hanumān with Lord Rāma.Swāmijī also makes the phrase "You are God" relatable for us by interpreting it to mean "I am never away from God; He is always there with me as the very Consciousness in me."Swāmijī further simplifies concepts of Jīvanmukta, his convictions and sādhanā, the three types of knowledge. It is stated that "crossing over" by Jīvanmukta is only one of the the many benefits of this Knowledge.Precious gems not to be missed: • What are jīva, Brahman and Ishvara and their conditioning and properties? • Convex and concave mirror example to understand jīva and Īshvara • "We don't need anyone to see the difference between jīva and Īshvara. To see the oneness in jīva and Īshvara, we need the Guru and scriptures ." • "As long as you consider God as different from you, there is no moksha for you." - Why? • What is the only remedy to break free from the birth death cycle? • What is the doubt expressed by the student on the Mahāvākya "Tat Tvam Asi"? • What do vāchyārthaha and lakshyārthaha mean? • What are the vāchyārthaha and lakshyārthaha of tvam pada? • What are the vāchyārthaha and lakshyārthaha of tat pada? • What is meaning of Samādhi? • What is the meaning of upādhi? • What is the meaning of bādhaka abhāvaha? • What is jīva- Īshvara aikya? • How does Hanumānjī relate himself to Bhagāvān? • What is Mahāvākya shodhanam? • Is Mahāvākya to be understood literally or impliedly? • Who are Jīvanmuktas? What are their convictions? • What is jīvabuddhi and Brahmabuddhi? • How is a person's nature determined? • Why is Ātmā compared to space and light? • What is the etymological meaning of ākāsha? • Example of nātaka dīpa from Panchadashi • What are pratyaksha jñāna, paroksha jñāna and aparoksha jñāna? • What are the advantages of living a spiritual life and gaining Self Knowledge? • What is the true meaning of Spirituality? • What is true transformation? • What are the connotations of karma? • What are the types of actions?(Tattvabodha - Talk 9 of 10)

    Tattva Bodha 09/10 - Talk in English by Swami Aparajitananda ji.

  5. Jun 25

    Tattva Bodha 08/10 - Talk in English by Swami Aparajitananda ji

    Hari Om !! Tattva Bodha 08/10 - Talk in English by Swami Aparajitananda ji, Chinmaya Mission Chicago-Yamunotri. Swāmi Aparājitānandaji explains the astonishing process of panchikaran and the great secret of oneness at anātmā level (pindānda and brahmānda) and at ātmā level (by two models - reflection and limitation) at great length. These complex concepts are clarified at great length through very sweet children's story-like examples.The practical significance and message of the concepts of oneness and sacrifice and punishment for leading a selfish life and vice versa are all explained fully and beautifully. Equations in Creation and Spirituality: • What are the material and efficient causes of this creation? • What is panchikaranam? • What is svabhāga chatushtaya sanyojanam kāryam? • What is tushni? • What is the proof of manner in which gross elements came into being? • What are panchikruta pancha-mahābhutas? • How are the microcosm and macrocosm related to each other? • What is the purpose of studying the Creation and its evolution? • What is Dharma? • How does the cosmos teach us our Dharma? • What is the right way of living your life? • What is pratibimba-vāda? • What is parichheda-vāda? • What is upādhi? • What is a mahāvākya? • Who is a jīvātmā? • Who is Īshvara? • Is jīva different from Īshvara? • What is the context in which these terms are used: jīva, Īshvara, jīvātmā, Ātmā, Brahman, pindānda, Brahmānda? • Why is bheda drishti not acceptable?(Tattvabodha - Talk 8 of 10)

    Tattva Bodha 08/10 - Talk in English by Swami Aparajitananda ji

  6. Jun 18

    Tattva Bodha 07/10 - Talk in English by Swami Aparajitananda

    Hari Om !! Bhagavān Shankarāchārya ji takes up samashti vichāra and focuses on cause of Creation and method of origin of 24 (twenty four) basic principles defining the world.Swāmi Aparājitānandaji explains the above amazing concepts, which have the thrill of suspense and charm of a fairy tale, very aptly and in an engrossing manner. DON'T MISS: the beautiful verse giving the essence of the entire scriptures quoted and explained by Swamiji which is a dialogue between teacher and student and how the teacher guides the student's attention from the outer world to the Inner Reality.The wonder called world: • What is the message given by the scriptures about the first and foremost priority of our life? • What is the cause of this creation? • How has the knowledge of evolution of the world evolved? • What are the 24 (twenty four) principles from which the world has come into being? • What is the difference between Ātmā and Brahman? • What is Māyā? What are its 3 (three) powers? • Which are the 4 (stages) of evolution? • What is tanmātrā? • What are the properties inherited by the 5 subtle elements? • How do the organs of knowledge come into existence? • What is antahakarna? • What are sankalpa and vikalpa? • What is buddhi? • What is chittam? • What is aham vritti? • What is ahankāra? • Who are the presiding deities of the mind and intellect? Why? • What is the meaning of Rudra? • What is the meaning of Vāsudeva? • How do the organs of action come into existence? • What is 'andha-pangu' nyāya? • Who are the energisers for the pancha karmendriyas? How did they come into existence?(Tattvabodha - Talk 7 of 10)

    Tattva Bodha 07/10 - Talk in English by Swami Aparajitananda

  7. Jun 11

    Tattvabodha 06/10 - Talk in English by Swami Aparajitananda

    Hari Om !! Tattvabodha 06/10 - Talk in English by Swami Aparajitananda, Chinmaya Mission Chicago - Yamunotri. Bhagavān Shankarāchārya ji, concluding vyashti vichāra, presents the last anātmā i.e. pancha koshas. He lays down logic and methodology of scriptures for Enquiry and defines Ātmā.Swāmi Aparājitānandaji, after a brief and crisp revision, cross-examines the last suspect - pancha koshas - thoroughly and beautifully explains the logic and method of Enquiry by various practical examples and unfolds the most eagerly awaited suspense of Ātmā."Behind the curtains" and "Mirror! Mirror!": • What is a kosha? • Which are the 5 (pancha) koshas (sheaths) covering the Ātmā? • What is the true meaning of "covering"? • How do each of the sheaths cover the Ātmā? • What is the cause of this physical body? • Which is the energising aspect of the body? • Hunger and thirst are the functions of which sheath? • Kriya shakti belongs to which kosha? • What is the degree of subtleness in each of the koshas? • The power to desire belongs to which kosha? • What is desire? • Knowledge is a pre-requisite for which two sheaths? • Which is the most important thing to be done in life? • How does ānandamaya kosha give you peace and happiness in the deep sleep state? • What is malīna sattva? • Which is the only shariram active in deep sleep state? • Why are we ignorant of our bliss in deep sleep state? • How do you experience joy in the waking state? • What is the difference between priya, moda and pramoda? • Are Ātmā and ānandamaya kosha same? Why? • What is Anātmā? • What is the logic of studying Anātmā to prove and know Ātmā? • What are pratijñyā, hetu, drishtānta, niyama, upanayaha and nigamanam? • What is svarūpa lakshanam of Ātmā? • What exists at all points of time? • What is our experience when we identify with the physical body? • Why do we not want to die? • What are the two types of existence? • What is the Knowing Principle? • What is Satchitānanda? • What is the proof that happiness is our real nature? • What is moksha? • What is the true test of spiritual progress? • What is the purpose of Spirituality? • What is the attach - detach formula of Spirituality? • What is the difference between parināmi nitya and kūtastha nitya? • What is vyashti vichāra? • What is the relation between ānanda and ananta?(Tattvabodha - Talk 6 of 10)

    Tattvabodha 06/10 - Talk in English by Swami Aparajitananda

  8. Jun 4

    Tattvabodha 05/10 by Swami Aparajitananda

    Hari Om !! Tattvabodha 05/10 -Talk in English by Swami Aparajitananda, Chinmaya Mission Chicago - Yamunotri. Continuing the analysis of what is not Ātmā in order to understand the Ātmā, Bhagavān Adi Shankaracharya ji describes kārana shariram and the three states of experience.Swami Aparajitanandaji not only beautifully explains these concepts, he also goes on to explain the pancha prānas which are not defined in this text.Points for revision: • What are the pancha prānas? • How does the body indicate that there is a shortage of energy? • What are samāna vāyu, vyāna vāyu, prāna vāyu, apāna vāyu and udāna vāyu? What are their functions? • What is meaning of 'an', 'pra', 'ap', 'vi', 'ut' and 'sam'? • How can you keep your prānas strong? • What is kārana shariram (causal body)? Why is it called so? • Where do desires originate from? • Where do we search for happiness normally? • When did ignorance about our Self start? • How is ignorance of Self responsible for your body? • What are the 5 (five) factors through which we can describe a thing? • Is it possible to describe the causal body? • Is the kārana shariram Ātmā? • Is the causal body Sat, asat or mithyā? • How can the causal body be experienced? • How is nirvikalpa samādhi different from kārana shariram? • What is the cause of causal body? • What is our experience in deep sleep? • How long does kārana shariram exist? • What is the only thing that can destroy kārana shariram? • Which are the three states of experience (avasthās)? • When is Ātmā called vishva, tejas and prājnya? • When is the Ātmā identified with the gross body and the subtle body? • What is the meaning of prapancha? • How are our dreams created? • What is the importance of keeping the mind pure? • Which is the wonder equipment which is a recorder in waking state and which becomes a player in dream state? • Which bodies are active in dream state? • What are we identified with in dream state? • What are our experiences in deep sleep? • What is the difference between experience in deep sleep and that in Samādhi? • What is the proof that Ātma is real? • What is the meaning of kosha?(Tattvabodha - Talk 5 of 10)

    Tattvabodha 05/10 by Swami Aparajitananda
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