Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

======================================================================== Sunday, March 26, 2023. 07:45. Chapter- III : FIRST BRAHMANA: SACRIFICIAL WORSHIP AND ITS REWARDS Mantras-7,8,9,10. Post-26. ========================================================================= Mantram-7. "In this sacrifice, how many Ṛg verses are used, and what types of verses are used? Can you tell me?" Yājñavalkya, iti hovāca, katibhir ayam adya ṛgbhir hotāsmin yajñe kariṣyatīti: "The Hotr, the Ṛg Vedic priest, performs the sacrifice by the recitation of a set of Ṛg Vedic Mantras." "What are those Mantras? Can you tell?" Tisṛbhir iti: "Three types are there," says Yājñavalkya. "These are used by the Hotr, the Ṛg Vedic priest." Katamas tas tisra iti: "Which are those three?" again Aśvala asks. Puro'nuvākyā ca yājyā ca śasyaiva tṛtīyā:  "The introductory verses which precede the principal chant, the Mantras that are connected directly with ...

========================================================================= Monday, March 13, 2023. 07:45. Chapter- III : FIRST BRAHMANA: SACRIFICIAL WORSHIP AND ITS REWARDS Mantras - 5&6 : Post-25. =========================================================================  Mantram-5.  "There is a difference of the bright fortnight and the dark fortnight in the lunar month, and everything is involved in the movement of the moon causing the distinction between the bright half and the dark half of the month. How can one free oneself from this involvement?  Answer this question. Can we be free from the connection with the moon?" "Yes, you can. You can free yourself with the meditation that you have to conduct together with the sacrifice." "And who is to conduct this meditation?"   The Sāma Vedic priest should conduct the meditation. The Sāma is, in a very esoteric way, connected with Soma, the divine element that is invoked, as connected with the moon. And w...

Chinmaya Mission : Swami Swaroopananda, the Global head of Chinmaya Mission, recently visited Chinmaya Mission Delhi for a week-long event called "Soar to Success."  Swamiji elucidated the Hanuman Chalisa and emphasized that while chanting the Hanuman Chalisa is very beneficial, its teaching and guidance must be followed and imbibed.  Through Hanuman Chalisa one can learn about the qualities and virtues we must develop within ourselves which is the true secret to soar to success. During this week additional sessions conducted by Swamiji were Corporate Seminar on Exceeding Excellence and inspired youth with a talk on the secret to soaring from being a Human to Hanuman.   Swamiji left the Bala Vihar children mesmerized with his sweet story telling session.  All in all Swamiji left the members, devotees and Yagna attendees of Chinmaya Mission Delhi rejuvenated. ======================================================================== Tuesday, February 28, 2023. 07:0...

Chinmaya Mission : Swami Swaroopananda enthralled the residents of Ernakulam between 6 - 10th February with a practical series of talks on Life Management Techniques based on the Man of Perfection as enumerated in Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2 Verses 54 - 72.  The event was inaugurated by Hon. Justice Sri. Devan Ramachandran, the High Court of Kerala, and started with prayers and lighting the lamp.  The gold medal distribution for Toppers of Std XII in 2022 was also held during the event. Overall, the series of talks provided practical guidance on how to manage one's life effectively by following the principles outlined in the Bhagavad Gita.  The teachings focused on the importance of managing one's expectations, dealing with distractions, managing one's senses, and realizing that true happiness cannot be obtained from external objects. ========================================================================= Monday, February 13, 2023. 07:00. Chapter- III : FIRST BRAHMANA: SACR...

========================================================================= Sunday, January 29, 2023. 07:30. Chapter- III : FIRST BRAHMANA: SACRIFICIAL WORSHIP AND ITS REWARDS Post-22. ========================================================================= Chapter III FIRST BRAHMANA: SACRIFICIAL WORSHIP AND ITS REWARDS The central portion of the Brhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣhad is what we are now entering into. The context of the discussion in these two chapters is the court of King Janaka who was a great knower of the Self. We are told that there were about sixty-four Janakas. Janaka is not the name of a person. It is a designation, say, the title like Collector, which is not the name of a man but the name of an office that he holds. According to the Bhāgavata and other Purānas we are told that all these sixty-four were famous knowers of the Self. They were ātmā-jñānis. One Janaka, out of these sixty-four, was the father of Sīta of the Rāmāyana. Now, we are going to discuss the conversation ...

Chinmaya Mission : “The tragedy of human history is decreasing happiness in the midst of increasing comforts.” In an age of unprecedented consumerism, we often forget how much we buy and consume. We acquire countless things that don’t mean much beyond momentary, fleeting joy. Choosing to spend mindfully can create lasting joy and fulfilment. By donating even the cost of one or two cups of coffee, you can change someone’s life and help their dreams come true. Swipe right to see how you can share your blessings. Buy some happiness for those who need it most by donating now. ======================================================================== Saturday, January 14, 2023. 07:30. Chapter- II : FIFTH BRAHMANA:  MADHU-VIDYA – THE HONEY DOCTRINE : There is an interesting story behind this knowledge. Post-21. ========================================================================= Mantram-19. "idam vai tan madhu dadhyann ātharvano' śvibhyām uvāca,  tad etad rsih paśyann avocat: rūp...