Date : 31 Oct 2018

Jnana Yajna by Pujya Brn Vasumana Chaitanya

Pujya Brn Vasumana Chaitanya of Shivamogga centre conducted a Jnana Yajna on Bhagawan Adi Shankara’s Maneesha Panchakam in Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Koramangala from 30/09/2018 to 07/10/2018. The Yajna was inaugurated by Sri Purandhara Sharma, president of the Mission. Pujya Vasumanaji beautifully explained the existence of only one absolute Truth that cannot be divided and it is only Self knowledge that can remove the darkness of ignorance just as the entire plural world of dream vanishes on waking. The entire visible world is nothing but appearance superimposed on the ultimate Truth just as the ocean waves have no independent existence other than water. The Self which is all pervading and eternal beyond the limitations of time, space & vastu is the material, instrumental and efficient cause for the entire pluralistic universe. A person who has understood and experienced this truth transcends all duality. This clarity brings forth the oneness of the entire universe both at the macro and microcosmic levels where all duality vanishes removing all man-made barriers upholding the Advaita concept.

The Yajna was very well attended.

Upanishad Yajna by Pujya Swami Swaroopananda

Pujya Swami Swaroopananda, Global Head of Chinmaya Mission conducted Upanishat Yajna in English on Ishavasya Upanishat at Mangala Mantapa, NMKRV College for Women, Jayanagar from 24th to 30th October, 2018. The Yajna was inaugurated by Sri G N Seshadri, Trustee of the Mission with Dr M K Panduranga Setty, president of R V Trust presiding in the presence of Sri Purandhara Sharma, President of the Mission.

Pujya Swamiji laid foundation to the text explaining that Ishavasya Upanishat is considered as the foundation for Vedantic study and forms the basis for Bhagavad Geeta. Our true nature which is infinite happiness pervades the entire universe and is beyond the perception by the senses. Our culture looks at every creation as embodiment of the Lord visualizing oneness in the entire world of plurality. This vision of oneness is the essence of the Upanishat. This is the only path to peace and happiness where all war and enmity ends. When one sees this vision of oneness all limitations cease to exist with the understanding that nothing belongs to the individual allowing the individual to enjoy the fruits of karma without any complaint and greed acquiring morally what he needs and share the excess with society. When one works without greed success without stress is sure. The real knowledge is understanding that the world is illusory and withdraw the mind in meditation abiding in the Truth. One needs to perform duties without any selfish motive to exhaust all vasanas; only then actions will not be able bind the individual. A realised Master works in the outer world for Lokasangraha with an attitude that all actions performed are for the sake of the Lord.

The Yajna was very well attended on all the days.

Pujya Swamiji also inaugurated Block ‘C’ of upcoming Chinmaya Vidyalaya in Banashankari on 27/10/2018 and graced Balavihar meet on 28/10/2018 where children from different Balavihars showcased their talents in front of Pujya Swamiji who appreciated the programme and blessed them.

Navaratri Celebrations in Bengaluru

The auspicious and most popular Navaratri festival was observed in Sripaadakshetra, J P Nagar from 10^th to 18^th October, 2018 with all religious fervor in the divine presence of Lord Dakshinamurthy, the presiding deity. The daily different decorations of the Devi were a treat to the devotees who came in hundreds to perform the archana to the chanting of Lalita Sahasranama. The archana was followed by special puja and musical performance consisting of keertans, Devaranamas, classical music and bhajans by various groups. The entire temple wore a festive look on all the nine days with Swamijis conducting Satsang on the significance of Devi Mahatyma to spiritual seekers.