Mundakopanishad : ( 12/12/2012. )

================================================================================================== Friday 12, June 2026. 10:00. Chapter-2, Section-3. Mantram-3 ( Instructions on conemplation on Brahmam ) POST-31. ================================================================================================= Commentary on the Mundaka Upanishad: 31. Chapter 3: Section 1 Now we go to Section 1 of Chapter 3. The same mantram that occurred earlier, of the illustration of two birds perching on a single tree, is before us. Dvā suparṇā sayujā sakhāyā samānaṁ vṛkṣam pariṣasvajāte tayor anyaḥ:  pippalaṁ svādv atty anaśnann anyo'bhicākaśīti (3.1.1):  There are two birds in this tree of life. This tree of life may be either this body of the individual, or it may be the entire creation itself. Ishvara and jiva are present in the world of creation, as well as in the human body. They are friends. God and the individual are like Nara and Narayana of ancient mythology. They are inseparable b...

Chinmaya Mission : Chinmaya Haridwar, Portland celebrated 'Prithvi Day' with great enthusiasm, engaging the children in a series of interactive games. The event showcased captivating plays centered around the theme of earth, emphasizing its significance and environmental conservation. In addition to the engaging activities, participants actively contributed to the planet's well-being by planting trees, fostering a sense of responsibility towards nature. This vibrant celebration not only educated the young minds about the importance of our planet but also inspired them to take concrete actions to preserve and protect it. The event served as a wonderful platform for instilling a love for the environment among the future generation. ========================================================================= Sunday,  21  May,  2023. 08:00. Chapter-2, Section-2. Mantram-2 ( Instructions on conemplation on Brahmam ) POST-30. =======================================================...

======================================================================== Monday, May 08,  2023. 06:20. Chapter-2, Section-2. Mantram-1. (Pointers to the nature of Brahmam and the advice how to know it.) POST-29. ========================================================================= Mantram-1. (Pointers to the nature of Brahmam and the advice how to know it.) : avih sannihitam guhacaram nama  mahat padam atraitat samarpitam,  ejat pranan nimiac ca yad etat janatha sad asad  varenyam param vijnanad yad varistham prajanam (2.2.1).  Manifest outside is this very thing that is the deepest source of our aspirations. Verily, in front of our eyes is manifest that very thing which is otherwise inconceivable. The deepest within is also there as the perceivable form before the senses. It is deepest in the heart, no doubt, but it is also capable of appearing before our very eyes as the thing that we see. This Brahman is the great manifested support of all beings. It is t...

Chinmaya Mission : Swami Swaroopananda recently conducted a Hanuman Chalisa Maha Yagna in Nairobi, Kenya, with the theme of ‘Go Beyond Your Goal’. The talks were well-received, and the audience attendance increased every day. Swamiji explained the meaning and significance of the Hanuman Chalisa, as well as the impact of chanting the verses with faith and devotion. He recommended the attendees to chant the Hanuman Chalisa daily, seven times a week on either Tuesday or Saturday, and 100 times once a year or at least once in a lifetime. A children’s camp on Hanumanji was held concurrently with the talks, where children engaged with stories, bhajans, chanting, games, and activities based on Hanumanji. The camp was a success, with the number of children increasing from 48 to 117 by the end of the week. The children left with a strong role model that they could look up to throughout their lives. The event concluded on Hanuman Jayanti, which was celebrated with Hanuman Janma celebrations and ...

========================================================================= Saturday, April 15,  2023. 07:20. Chapter 2: Section 1 :  Mantram-9. POST-27. ======================================================================== Mantram-9. (Mountains, rivers, plants, etc, are also born of Brahmam.) Atah samudra girayas-ca sarve-smat syandante sindhavah sarva rupah, atas ca sarva osadhayo rasas-ca yenaisa bhutais-tisthate hy-antaratma.   (2.1.9):  ======================================================================== This inner Atman, appearing as Brahman outside and the kutastha tattva inside us, is the cause of even the mighty oceans and the towering Himalayan mountains. The rivers flow in a particular direction only, and not in another direction. The Sun rises only in one direction, and not elsewhere. The stars scintillate and maintain their positions not in any other manner, only because of terror of the operation of the system of law and order of Brahman tapas...

========================================================================= Wednesday, March 29,  2023. 08:00. Chapter 2: Section 1 :  Mantram-8. (Objects, Organs and their presiding deties are also the creation of Brahmam.)  POST-26. ========================================================================= Mantram - (2.1.8) : From Him, from that great plenum of felicity, these seven senses manifest themselves.  Sapta-prānāh prabhavanti tasmāt  saptārcisah samidhas sapta-homāh,  sapta ime lokā yesu caranti prānā  guhāśayā nihitāh sapta sapta .  Seven orifices above the neck are referred to here as seven senses—the two nostrils, the two eyes, the two ears, and the mouth. These are the seven apertures which act like senses, performing their respective functions. These senses, and their powers of cognition—not only the location of the eyes, nose, ears, etc., but also the capacity involved in them to perform their function, and the particular objects to...