Chinmaya Mission, Bangalore, C. M. H. Road Indira Nagar, Bangalore (2026)

06/08/2026

Calling on all youth in the age group of 16 to 28 years to come and experience 'Harnessing your potential’ with the background of Chinmaya Yuva Kendra - Sunday, August 09, 10:30am at Bunts Sangha Vijayanagar

06/08/2026

Calling on all children in the age group of 6 to 16 years and their parents to come and experience ‘Growing up with Chinmaya Balavihar’ - Saturday, August 08, 4:30pm at Bunts Sangha Vijayanagar

05/08/2026

CHINMAYA MISSION BENGALURU

GEETA JNANA YAJNA ON SECRET OF KARMA – Day – 04 – 05/08/2026

Hari Om !!!

Continuing discourse on Secret of Karma as explained in the Bhagavad Geeta Pujya Swami Gahanananda stressed that actions done with an attitude of equanimity transcending the various dualities will lead to a calm & peaceful mind. This equanimity in karma is termed yoga that will help in getting back to normalcy early after any calamity. It is very difficult to overcome the normal emotions like anger, sorrow, happiness, etc., but it is always better to respond than react. Karma done in the attitude of karma yoga will lead to acceptance of results without any criticism or complaints as the fruits of karma can never be as per our expectations. A farmer may sow seeds in his farm and take all necessary precautions, but the crop yield is not in his hands. So also, we may take medicines to cure our illness, but the result can never be predicted. But we should appreciate the fact that results of karma are in tune with the effort just as yield of crop in the field depends on the effort put in by the farmer.

Once we understand this profound significance of karma yoga, we will appreciate situations as they unfold with the understanding that we get what we deserve and the universe is never a chaos. We should give importance to the Nitya & Naimitta karmas using our intelligence without getting attached them. This is very well indicated in the anecdote of father & son playing with a balloon when the balloon bursts forth. The father enjoys the scene for he is aware of the fact while the son feels that he has lost his affectionate companion. The father knows the truth and is aware of the impermanent nature of balloon.

We normally perform actions to acquire what we do not have looking upon it as source of happiness while the truth is that we ourselves are the ocean of infinite happiness. This happens when we look for temporary joy In the outer world of plurality with a sense of incompleteness seeking completeness in the objects of the world. We should also understand that acquired objects and thoughts are susceptible to be lost. It is this sense of incompleteness that creates samsara. But our true nature which is our own inner virtue needs no searching as it can only be discovered in our personality just as a lady wearing a necklace ultimately finds it on her neck.

Indirect means of searching is to basically reduce desire prompted actions that will indirectly help in calming the mind. Once we realise our true nature, we will stop seeking definite answers to our doubts as we find that the scriptures have already anticipated our doubts and clearcut answers are provided. Our tendency to acquire materialistic objects also will diminish gradually inspiring us to understand the significance of yoga & kshema. We perform actions (Yoga) to acquire objects that we do not have termed as Yoga and persevere to protect them (Kshema).

The whole life centers around Yoga & Kshema, inspiring us to spread the message of Scriptures as our nitya karma by performing the duties assigned to us sincerely & efficiently following the path of Shreyas. We need to have firm faith in the Lord and His assurance that what one needs will be provided only if we surrender at the lotus feet of the Lord. Body’s journey is fixed by prarabdha and it will undergo what it has to experience for which this body is born. We need to focus only on Self realisation being always alert of our final goal rejecting all that comes in our way of reaching the destination. We need to understand that all our actions are based on the three Gunas and we need to transcend them maintaining the freedom from the dualities remaining balanced with focus fixed on the goal of Self Realisation.

It is extremely important to have clarity on the fact that karma phala should never be our goal although we may receive it as a by-product at some future time. Our job as a student is to study hard and gain knowledge without thinking of a future job with an attractive salary package. We may however get placement in a good reputable company as by-product of our sincere effort. We may work for a salary, but our goal should never be salary. Instead, if we focus on the job and how best it can be done, the organization will prosper and we also will get indirectly benefitted. The main goal of the mango tree is to give mangoes while the shade it offers becomes the by product.

We should perform all karmas with a selfless attitude moving from labourer to worker and from worker to man of achievement. A labourer just works for salary and is not bothered about the results. A worker on the other hand renders selfless service and is to some extent a contributor in decision making. Men of achievement have far sighted vision with a specific road map on how to accomplish the vision that will be beneficial to a larger section of society.

Importance should be given to performance of right karma (Niyata Karma) rejecting the nishiddha karmas with the sole aim of attaining chitta shuddhi keeping the goal as Self realisation in the spiritual journey. Further we should realise that we have freedom only in performing and action, but cannot claim the fruits. The fruits do not just belong to our efforts alone as there may be several other individuals, situations, unseen Hand, etc., whose silent contribution might be responsible for to the success of the project. The real fruit is the mental calmness that prevails after the action where the path of Shreyas is preferred over Preyas leading to chitta shuddhi. The pure mind will now be ready to receive the Self Knowledge. This is true Karma Yoga that shows the path to Freedom from desire and the student just performs karma unmindful of the fruits.

Pujya Swamiji will continue the wonderful thoughts tomorrow – 06/08/2026 at 6.30 pm in Bunts Sangha, 324, Chord Road, Vijayanagar, Bengaluru 560 040 (Attiguppe Metro Station – Purple Line) *. Please do attend and spread the message to all likeminded sadhaks. Please also note that as a part of *Chinmaya Amrita Mahotsava celebrations, 75 talks of 20 minutes from 6.30 pm to 6.50 pm by Study Group members is organised just before Pujya Swamiji commences the discourse. Talk on 06/08/2026 will be rendered by Smt Shantala Viswanath on Enu Jeevanada Artha. Please spread the message to all likeminded sadhaks and be a part of this noble Jnana Prachar activity.

Video files of Pujya Swamiji’s discourse and Study Group members’ talks on all days will be available in the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVFP1qBzP8s

Audio files of Pujya Swamiji’s discourse and Study Group members’ talks on all days along with a few memorable photographs of the inaugural programme on 02/08/2026 are being uploaded to the following link:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yZCuAqQaVagsVsct0ySDi_0IH2O9wOId?usp=sharing

04/08/2026

CHINMAYA MISSION BENGALURU

GEETA JNANA YAJNA ON SECRET OF KARMA – Day – 03 – 04/08/2026

Hari Om !!!

Continuing discourse on Secret of Karma as explained in the Bhagavad Geeta Pujya Swami Gahanananda insisted that when actions are performed as if they are instructions from the Lord, bo***ge will not occur and the effect of karma is also destroyed. It is necessary to understand the various aspects of karma – Nitya karmas that are obligatory duties like bathing, eating, sleeping, etc., and Nimmitta karmas that are occasional duties like attending to functions, rites to Pitrus, family responsibilities, etc., classified under Niyata karmas should not be avoided. Kamya karmas or desire prompted actions should be performed as per Dharmic traditions & rules to acquire & possess worldly objects for personal use without disturbing others. Prayaschitta karmas are those done in atonement of such karmas prohibited by the shastras (nishiddha karmas) performed knowingly or unknowingly. Prarabdha cannot be eliminated through Prayaschitta karmas, but they provide a moral shield against teevra prarabdha and in some instances help overcoming the effect of mandha prarabdha.

It is impossible to renounce karma altogether as it is only through karma that raga & desha can be overcome. If karma thus is not performed in the right attitude, we are bound to lose our physical and mental health. Only when actions are performed sincerely with noble intentions taking care not to get disturbed internally or to cause agitations in others’ minds, internal growth as well as material benefits arrive as incentives. This confirms Jnana Yogyata Prapti status which is considered as the first step in spiritual journey.

This revolutionary concept of the Lord gives a new dimension in understanding karma properly. A person who toils hard just for acquiring external objects & individuals for sense gratification is termed karmi by the Lord. Our karmas should be aimed at getting rid of all our liabilities (Runas) – Deva, Rishi, Pitru, Bhoota & Manushya. Rishi Runa also termed as Brahma Runa encompasses sharing the knowledge gained with others. Pitru Runa is an attempt to understand the values our forefathers stood for so that they can be carried forward. Deva Runa is an act of gratitude through prayer, homa, yajna, etc., to the Creator who has provided all facilities needed for our survival. Manushya Yajna is recognition of the service performed by other members of society under various circumstances that has brought meaning and a sense of satisfaction in our lives.

We need to understand that karmas should always ensure chitta shuddhi so that one can become sadhana chatushtaya sampanna so that the chaturvidha purushastra – Dharma, Artha, K**a & Moksha gain a totally new meaning. Our actions should convert any karma into karma yoga so that both spiritual growth and material benefits occur. We need to live in harmony with nature so that we receive blessings from nature, plants, animals as well as other members of society. It is only in Satsang that the mind freed from Raga & Dwesha becomes calm making it fit to receive the profound Self Knowledge.

All actions need to be performed with a selfless attitude so that freedom from attachment becomes a by product through inner transformation. We should not make use of the resources available with us for just our needs. It should be intelligently shared with the deserving so that we contribute for the well being of society. If we do not adhere to this simple rule, the Lord does not hesitate in calling us thieves. We need to share with others as an act of gratitude silently thanking the Lord for giving such an opportunity.

Just as any action like puja, etc., gives some benefit karma yoga should also provide some result. Dreams are creation of the mind; so also, the world is creation of mind through raga, dwesha, k**a, krodha, etc., A calm mind cannot project any world. We experience joy & sorrow only with an agitated mind and keep complaining. But a calm mind accepts the world as it is and receives the fruits as His prasada with absolutely no mental reaction. We should always respond and never react as reactions cause disturbance both at the physical and mental levels leading to tension, depression, anger, greed, hatred, etc.,

The Lord indicates how the karma plays an important role in maintaining the balance in nature. It is only from food that beings are born; food is produced due to rain; rain is produced from the Yajna and Yajna is born out of karma. Karma is ordained by the Vedas and the Vedas are imperishable as they are apaurusheya with neither beginning nor end. This cycle is continuous and we just need to participate in this without disturbing the balance. Those who try to disturb this harmony in nature are warned by the Lord as sinners who are sure to suffer. Our participation should be like the members of a music orchestra where melodious music is possible only when all the musicians play in harmony with each other. Our attitude in life should be to give more than what we take from society and cooperate with the Lord who is maintaining the universe with unheard of efficiency. Anyone trying to disturb this balance will have no higher goal in life and will be wasting the precious human birth. The rare opportunity of human birth given to us should be used properly to attain a higher purpose and supreme goal in life.

Pujya Swamiji will continue the wonderful thoughts tomorrow – 05/08/2026 at 6.30 pm in Bunts Sangha, 324, Chord Road, Vijayanagar, Bengaluru 560 040 (Attiguppe Metro Station – Purple Line) *. Please do attend and spread the message to all likeminded sadhaks. Please also note that as a part of *Chinmaya Amrita Mahotsava celebrations, 75 talks of 20 minutes from 6.30 pm to 6.50 pm by Study Group members is organised just before Pujya Swamiji commences the discourse. Talk on 05/08/2026 will be rendered by Sri C V Purushottam on Atmanubhavada Nantara Dehatadatma Bhavavilla. Please spread the message to all likeminded sadhaks and be a part of this noble Jnana Prachar activity.

Video files of Pujya Swamiji’s discourse and Study Group members’ talks on all days will be available in the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVFP1qBzP8s

Audio files of Pujya Swamiji’s discourse and Study Group members’ talks on all days along with a few memorable photographs of the inaugural programme on 02/08/2026 are being uploaded to the following link:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yZCuAqQaVagsVsct0ySDi_0IH2O9wOId?usp=sharing

03/08/2026

CHINMAYA MISSION BENGALURU

GEETA JNANA YAJNA ON SECRET OF KARMA – Day – 02 – 03/08/2026

Hari Om !!!

Continuing discourse on Secret of Karma as explained in the Bhagavad Geeta Pujya Swami Gahanananda explained that the second chapter of the Bhagavad Geeta represents the essence of all Upanishadic knowledge dealing with Atma Anatma viveka. The outer world of body, mind & intellect is just a covering while our true nature is the all-pervading Chaitanya Swaroopa. Just as ants can separate sugar from a mixture of sand & sugar, we need to have clarity on the real & unreal. In a bulb the filament and the bulb body are completely different from the electricity and have no connection, but the bulb cannot give light in the absence of electricity. In a similar way the BMI cannot become sentient without the blessing of Chaitanya and this is elaborately explained in the Kenopanishad as the eye of the eye, ear of the ear, etc., The Atma tattva needs to be understood as Brahman that is in reality our own true nature.

Karma Yoga is nothing but remaining calm under any situation not allowing the mind to get disturbed over petty day to day circumstances. It is literally the art of converting the binding karma into a releasing one for it is impossible to renounce actions completely. A person who does not depend on the outer world for his happiness is a Sthitaprajna who has successfully mastered the art of Atma Anatha viveka. These explanations of the Lord gave rise to a doubt in the mind of Arjuna as to the best method to be followed in one’s spiritual journey. If karma cannot guarantee permanent peace & joy, is it not better to pursue the path of knowledge to acquire peace of mind instead of the path of karma that is full of obstacles.

This genuine & sincere confusion of Arjuna regarding karma & karma sanyasa has been bothering humanity since times immemorial. Renouncing all karmas that create agony, agitation & suffering and taking refuge in the Himalayan caves seeking Self knowledge according to Arjuna seems to be a better method of living. Arjuna feels that Lord Krishna’s analysis of path of knowledge and path of karma appear to be contradictory for his limited ability to understand the subtle concepts. This attitude of Arjuna represents humility and his shraddha in the Scriptures and Guru. We normally tend to act according to our thoughts disregarding the advice of elders and learned running into problems, but having faith in them will definitely help in our pursuit to seek the Supreme.

There are two types of leading life – stand rooted in scriptural knowledge that is suitable for sanyasa or become duty bound leading the life of a grihastha. These are the popular Nivrutti and Pravrutti paths. The spiritual journey needs a sincere sadhana leading the sadhak from Jnana Yogyata Prapti to Jnana Prapti culminating in Jnana Nishta. We need to move from Karma Yoga to Jnana Yoga and our elders have beautifully designed the four ashramas – Brahmachari, Grihastha, Vanaprastha & Sanyasa that will gradually ensure the individual to progress as he matures in his understanding. Changing of ashramas is actually not necessary although it may help in speeding the ultimate realisation.

We need to understand with clarity Moksha cannot be obtained by rejecting karma. Man gets bound by his own karmas while Jnana releases him from all bo***ges. But it is also important to be active in the transactional world with the firm understanding that ‘I’ am not bound by any karma or karma phala. Just as all actions take place in the presence of Sun but he is not bound by any, all actions take place in MY presence but ‘I’ am not involved or responsible for the actions as well as the fruits therein. This can happen only when we get disidentified with the BMI. A realised Master is able to be in intense action amidst actionlessness and inaction while engaged in severe action.

Sanyasa is not renouncing action but understanding that karma with proper attitude leads to purity of mind. If one outwardly renounces karma & karma phala but identifies with them in the mind, he is termed a hypocrite with dual personality. Renouncing karma is literally impossible, but sak**a karma will lead to raga & dwesha that are sure to bind the individual. It is necessary to convert all actions into yoga and Karma Yoga ensures that that the senses are under complete control of the mind that is guided by the intellect conditioned by viveka, vairagya & shat sampatti with the ultimate goal as Mumukshutva. This is beautifully represented in the Gitopadesha photo where the horses represent the senses, reins the mind, charioteer the intellect, chariot the body and the owner of chariot being the Jiva.

One should also train himself to accept situations as the karma phalas are very complex and no single individual can claim the fruits as belonging to his effort alone. Several unknown factors directly or indirectly influence the karma phala and one needs to understand this profound concept and have an attitude of gratitude towards the karma phalas. We should have the firm faith that the Lord in His infinite compassion has placed each individual in circumstances best suited for his spiritual evolvement. We need to perform the duties assigned to us as His will and execute them with all sincerity & dedication considering ourselves to be just instruments in His safe hands.

All karmas done with love and selfless attitude gathers a flavour of humility & understanding that will not only purify the mind but also remove ignorance & negative tendencies. We need to understand that our existence is guided by the five obligations – Deva Runa, Rishi Runa, Bhoota Runa, Pitru Runa & Manushya Runa and we should regularly offer our gratitude to each of them. Only then a sense of completeness and satisfaction will envelop us when we will learn to be happy with what we have never aspiring for others’ wealth or property. What we have is the Lord’s gift to us and what we do with what we have is our gift to Him.

Pujya Swamiji will continue the wonderful thoughts tomorrow – 04/08/2026 at 6.30 pm in Bunts Sangha, 324, Chord Road, Vijayanagar, Bengaluru 560 040 (Attiguppe Metro Station – Purple Line) *. Please do attend and spread the message to all likeminded sadhaks. Please also note that as a part of *Chinmaya Amrita Mahotsava celebrations, 75 talks of 20 minutes from 6.30 pm to 6.50 pm by Study Group members is organised just before Pujya Swamiji commences the discourse. Talk on 04/08/2026 will be rendered by Sri Vijaya Parthasarathy on How to get Liberated. Please spread the message to all likeminded sadhaks and be a part of this noble Jnana Prachar activity.

Video files of Pujya Swamiji’s discourse and Study Group members’ talks on all days will be available in the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVFP1qBzP8s

Audio files of Pujya Swamiji’s discourse and Study Group members’ talks on all days along with a few memorable photographs of the inaugural programme on 02/08/2026 are being uploaded to the following link:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yZCuAqQaVagsVsct0ySDi_0IH2O9wOId?usp=sharing

03/08/2026

CHINMAYA MISSION BENGALURU

GEETA JNANA YAJNA ON SECRET OF KARMA – Day – 01 – 02/08/2026

Hari Om !!!

Pujya Swami Gahanananda of Mangaluru center commenced a Geeta Jnana Yajna in Kannada – Secret of Karma in the light of Bhagavad Geeta on Sunday, 02/08/2026 in Bunts Sangha, Vijayanagar. The Yajna was inaugurated by Sri Ashok Shetty President of Bunts Sangha. Earlier the Yajna was given a divine start through a soul stirring invocation by K*m Sinchana and K*m Nityashree while Sri Chandrahas Rai welcomed the gathering and introduced Pujya Swamiji. Sri G N Seshadri President of Chinmaya Mission highlighted the activities of Mission in Bengaluru and vision of Pujya Gurudev in building a healthy & strong society. The entire proceeding was beautifully compeered by Sri Shreekant Deshpande.

Pujya Swamiji commenced by glorifying the significance of the Bhagavad Geeta as a text not meant to be just read but lived. It is not meant to change the world around us but the world within us and when we change, the world around us will helplessly change. It is meant for inner transformation and as such a sincere study is necessary to understand the essence of the Divine Song.

Shankara has beautifully depicted the significance of Bhagavad Geeta in His Bhaja Govindam in two stanzas. Study of the Geeta to understand its significance and apply it in our daily life is extremely important. Only then, inner transformation can occur to accept life as it unfolds so that mental calmness is not disturbed. He also advocates consuming the sacred water from river Ganga symbolically asking sadhaks to embark on pilgrimage that will inspire performing tapas focusing on a higher goal. Chanting the name of the Lord and reveling in His glories will ensure unconditional happiness and security making us realise that dependance is sorrow while independence is peace & joy. This infact is the true meaning of freedom or moksha.

Further, Shankara also prescribes regular deep study of the text combined with company of noble people – Satsang. It is equally important not to get into evil company as downfall is very easy and occurs so fast that one just does not recognise his downfall. Further, sharing whatever we have in excess with those who will be benefitted by it is a great service. It can be in the form of food, clothing, health and knowledge. It is significant to note here that all may find it difficult as this needs material wealth.

But one can definitely bring peace and solace to aggrieved minds by spending quality time with them listening and pacifying. This act just needs a simple attitude of finding time amidst our own commitments, but the satisfaction one gets in wiping tears from the eyes of others has to be only experienced. Even a generous sincere smile from the bottom of our heart can uplift others who just need someone on whose shoulders they can lean and share their feelings. Shankara boldly declares that this sadhana will purify the mind to such an extent that a vison of oneness develops dropping all identification with the world including body, mind & intellect. This is true Moksha and victory over the cycle of birth & death, an attitude where Yama also cannot instill any fear.

This can be practised only through company of wise when ignorance gets destroyed in the light of right knowledge. It is important to understand the true meaning of karma as man is ever engaged in action and unless he has clarity of karma to be performed and avoided, he may end in misery. Karma is described as a vast ocean where getting drowned is easy if one is not careful, cautious and full of awareness. It is necessary to cultivate positive attitudes renouncing all negative ones with a perfect understanding of karma and karma phala. The scriptures always advocate sanga tyaga and not karma tyaga. This profound concept is what makes understanding the true import of karma a secret that needs careful analysis.

The second chapter lays foundation for understanding this subtle nature of karma. In the first ten shlokas, Arjuna completely surrenders as a true disciple to the Lord demonstrating the need of a sadhak to approach wise persons to get their doubts answered. In the following shlokas, the Lord gives the essence of Upanishads with remarks that learned people never grieve over mundane happenings in the world as none can control destiny. What is necessary is to understand the situation with right understanding – viveka so that correct action can be performed to remove sorrow through destruction of ignorance to gain permanent happiness.

Pujya Swamiji will continue the wonderful thoughts tomorrow – 03/08/2026 at 6.30 pm in Bunts Sangha, 324, Chord Road, Vijayanagar, Bengaluru 560 040 (Attiguppe Metro Station – Purple Line) *. Please do attend and spread the message to all likeminded sadhaks. Please also note that as a part of *Chinmaya Amrita Mahotsava celebrations, 75 talks of 20 minutes from 6.30 pm to 6.50 pm by Study Group members is organised just before Pujya Swamiji commences the discourse. Talk on 03/08/2026 will be rendered by Sri Satyanarayana on Divine Virtues. Please spread the message to all likeminded sadhaks and be a part of this noble Jnana Prachar activity.

Video files of Pujya Swamiji’s discourse and Study Group members’ talks on all days will be available in the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVFP1qBzP8s

Audio files of Pujya Swamiji’s discourse and Study Group members’ talks on all days along with a few memorable photographs of the inaugural programme on 02/08/2026 are being uploaded to the following link:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yZCuAqQaVagsVsct0ySDi_0IH2O9wOId?usp=sharing

01/08/2026

*CHINMAYA MISSION BENGALURU*

*SATSANG ON 2ND AUG, 2026 – SUNDAY*

*Hari Om !!!*

Guru Poornima was observed on *Saturday, 1st August, 2026* through Bhajans by Devi Group, Vyasa Pooja to the chanting of Guru Stotra, Vyasa Ashtottara, Gurudev Astottara, Guru Paduka Stotra and Aarati followed by *Satsang on Tapovana Shatkam by Pujya Swami Brahmananda*.

Pujya Swamiji paid glowing tributes to Pujya Swami Sivananda, Deeksha Guru and Pujya Swami Tapovan Maharaj, Vidya Guru of Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda. If Swami Sivananda was responsible in transforming the dynamic over enthusiastic Balakrishna Menon to a thought provocative saint Swami Chinmayananda, Swami Tapovan Maharaj kindled the intellect in him to dwell deep into the profound concepts of the rich Advaitic knowledge that inspired Pujya Gurudev to become the torch bearer of Sanatana Dharma and share the knowledge gained by him to sincere sadhaks across the globe in a language & style acceptable to the modern world.

Tapovana Shatkam is a unique composition that presents the life and glory of Swami Tapovan Maharaj as a living expression of the Upanishadic Truth. It is not a praise of his external achievements, but glorifies his complete identity with Brahman. The purpose of all our scriptures is to turn the mind inward and this is symbolically represented by the vehicle of our Gods facing the Lord in all our temples. But our body which is the vehicle of our true nature is always directed to the outer world seeking peace & joy forgetting the call from our Self which is an ocean of infinite peace & happiness. Swami Tapovan transcended identification with the body and all relations associated with it associating himself with the all-pervading Consciousness illumining the entire universe. Just as the bubbles in the ocean are nothing but water in different forms, the world is nothing but Brahman appearing in countless names & forms. The Self infact is the witness principle that illumines and supports our waking, dream & deep sleep states represented by the syllable OM as well as SHREE. Swami Tapovan Maharaj never lost sight of this truth abiding in total detachment & liberation seeing the same Self in the entire universe.

Swami Tapovan Maharaj lived beyond the attractions of pancha koshas for he was rooted in the truth that his true nature existed inspite of the panchakoshas that belong to prakruti and are subjected to constant modification. It is only on transcending the body layers, that one is able to experience the supreme peace & silence within. Swami Tapovan who was able to gain this supreme experience chose to stay in the remote Himalayan regions renouncing all material comforts reveling in the glory within always immersed in Satsang. We find similar life in several other saints like Buddha, Basavanna, Akka Mahadevi, Ramana Maharshi, etc., They very well knew that an agitated mind experiences the manifest world while a calm mind revels in the unmanifest peace within. We need to understand that the world of plurality is nothing but a projection of my own mind illumined in the light of all-pervading consciousness. As such, it is the same “I” that expressed through every manifest entity; the outer world depends on ME for its support whereas “I” do not depend on them for “I” continues to exist even in their absence. What is destroyed is only the body that undergoes the eternal cycle of birth & death while “I” am beyond this ever changing world of plurality.

It is only due to ignorance that we perceive the world of multiplicity instead of the one Reality. This vision of oneness where there is no possibility for duality is the greatest truth that can be understood only by a pure mind. The body disintegrates mingling with the pancha mahabhootas only to surface again in some other form. This is a never-ending cycle that is witnessed by the same consciousness that lends sentiency. It is only a sadhak who has gained viveka, vairagya and shat sampatti who will be able to strive for mumukshutva transcending the realms of time & space illumined by the self-effulgent Self. Only an enlightened Master like Tapovan Maharaj who has transcended the ignorance of body identification and established in the unshakable knowledge of universal Self is not bound by the world as he sees only the substratum.

It is only a calm mind that can experience the Self; an agitated mind will never be able understand just as the bottom of a lake is not visible if the water is dirty or surface is full of waves. It is impossible to objectify the Self as it is beyond language and cannot be perceived by the senses. It is absolutely necessary to relinquish and surrender every trace of individuality with actions having no trace of personal desires or expectations. Swami Tapovan’s entire life had this flavour of surrender and spontaneous freedom.

Dirt & impurity are part & parcel of nature with pollution an accepted reality. But the Self is described as purest among pure that can never be tainted. On the other hand, association with it confirms purity to anything. So also, identification with the Lord and chanting His name brings purity as the mind is sure to become calm, pure & joyful while singing the glories of the Lord. This is a state of liberation and Swami Tapovan is portrayed as a picture of supreme freedom through complete detachment. The realised Master can withdraw his senses from the outer world just like the tortoise who can withdraw all its limbs when threatened. He is inwardly full, outwardly simple and ever established in peace. His peace can never be disturbed as it springs from his inner completeness.

A realised Master is a picture of the all-pervading nature enveloping the entire cosmos represented by the five great elements – sound, touch, form, taste & smell that he is devoid of. The panchakoshas are the manifest form of the Self that are visualized as space, air, fire, water & earth. On transcending them beyond the body, mind & intellect the unmanifest eternal attribute less Jyoti that is nothing but the all-pervading Self alone exists without a second. This is considered as mysterious that can be revealed only by the Scriptures or a Sadguru.

Even after recognising the non-dual Self, devotion & complete surrender to Guru should not disappear. It should rather deepen into gratitude and reverence with knowledge culminating in love, humility and surrender. The Guru is the doorway through which the disciple awakens to the invisible Reality and understanding that the perceivable world is bound to undergo constant change in the vortex of appearance & disappearance. The entire pluralistic world is viewed by a realised Master as an appearance on the canvas of Self.

Each verse thus invites the sadhak to move from identification with the body and mind to recognition of the Self and one’s own true nature. This perhaps is the highest tribute to the Guru & Scriptures as the disciple tries to realise the Truth that the Guru embodies. It is a living commentary on the most ideal Vedantic seeker who rose to become a spiritual giant transforming other seekers who came near him.

The Satsang was attended by several ardent seekers from different parts of the city.

Audio Recording of Guru Poornima Satsang by Pujya Swami Brahmananda along with a few photographs of the Guru Poornima Function

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-ucezXxVStsX7kkr62_usjYoGK8pQF85?usp=sharing

Video Link of Guru Poornima Function

https://youtube.com/live/0pNgM5nr-q4?feature=share

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