Setukari has been a recent addition to Chinmaya Mission’s grass-root activities with the role of ‘building bonds’ between the young and the old in these fast-changing times. Initiated at the World Worker’s Conference held in December 2012, camps and other activities for this age group...
Ishavasya Upanishad Talks by Swami Ishwarananda Step-by-step Ishavasyopanishad shows us how to see the supreme One whilst in the world of plurality. The potency of the first verse itself is considered to be sufficient to reproduce the entire Vedic literature. It’s famed fifteenth verse hiranmayena patrena...
Hari Om! Swami Ishwarananda will continue the discourses on Maneesha Panchakam for adults through ChinmayaLA Channel on YouTube. webcast: Sundays at 830 am PST ...
Does tapas have the power to remove bad karmas? Your question, as it stands, must be answered with a definite "No." Tapas, in itself, has no power to remove or to add, but the ascetic (tapasvin) has all the powers. Tapas is a discipline under which...
The Choice is Ours Kathopanishad classifies all actions into two divisions with reference to their results. the fruits of action can be of two kinds: those contributing to the ephemeral joys in life and those leading to immortal bliss. That is to say, our efforts can...
The podcast that interviews entrepreneurs and activists, politicians and professors, journalists, entertainers, spiritual teachers, and more on how Hinduism shapes their work and lives. All American. So Hindu. Brought to you by the Hindu American Foundation. Swamis Speak: Swami Ishwarananda In this installment of our Swami's Speak...
On the premises of the Sandeepany Sadhanalaya, Powai, Mumbai is a beautiful and unique Shiva temple called Shri Jagadeeshwara Mandir. From afar one can see the Shivalinga on the temple roof (instead of the usual gopuram), that beckons people to visit it. The “Prana Pratishtha”...
Sixty years back, Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda carried a kamandalu and wore wooden Khadau (sandals with a knob between the first and second toe). His hair was tied with a saffron scarf in a knot at the back of his head. His kutiya in Uttarkashi was dug...
Truth is the very foundation of good life. Following principles of truthfulness makes us strong within. It gives us credibility and respect for others, an integrated personality , peace of mind, confidence and fearlessness. Truthfulness spreads goodness. which helps to integrate society. A truly honest...