🌸Bhagavad Gita - Chapter 9 🌸
The ninth chapter of the Bhagavad-gita talks about how people feel disconnected from the natural order of the universe and how finding our place in it can lead to a happier life. It answers questions about the nature of the Self, where the diverse world comes from, and how prayer works. Lord Krishna tells Arjuna that anyone, even those who struggle the most, can improve by seeking spiritual values. Krishna shares this deep knowledge with Arjuna, stressing the need to be open and willing to learn. The chapter contrasts the pursuit of spiritual goals with the temporary pleasures of life, encouraging a life of dedication and self-improvement. Overall, it offers a hopeful message for spiritual growth and renewal.
This talk is part 2 of 14 excerpted from a rare series of talks given by Pujya Swami Chinmayananda at Sidhbari, India in1986.
🌸About Speaker : Swami Chinmayananda🌸
Hailed as the second Swami Vivekananda, Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda (1916-1993) is an orator, writer and leader par excellence, a patriot and spiritual giant, one of the finest representatives of Indian spiritual heritage who spearheaded a global Hindu spiritual and cultural renaissance that popularised the religion's esoteric scriptural texts, teaching them in English all across India and abroad.
He worked tirelessly with tremendous energy for more than four decades to spread the message of Vedanta, leaving behind a great legacy for man. He has authored 95 publications, including commentaries on the major Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita. He was a visiting professor of Indian philosophy at several American and Asian universities and he conducted university lecture tours in many countries.
The sprawling worldwide, spiritual, educational, and charitable organization of Chinmaya Mission that encompasses more than 300 centres in India and internationally, carries on the bright torch lit by this great saint.
Key Insights:
🌸 Faith and Philosophy:
Swami Chinmayananda emphasizes the importance of holding on to a philosophy or faith, especially during challenging times. Without a clear understanding of one's relationship with the divine, life becomes directionless.
🌸 Correct Knowledge:
Swamiji highlights the significance of correct knowledge, not just of the external world but of the deeper truths of existence as taught in the scriptures. This knowledge is essential for true contemplation and understanding.
🌸 Transcendence and Engagement:
Swamiji explains that true realization involves not only recognizing one's higher nature but also engaging with the world without being affected by its changes, much like how waves arise and fall in the ocean.
🌸 Nature of Change:
Swamiji elucidates that everything in the world is transient and constantly changing. Understanding this helps in transcending the ego and recognizing the eternal essence within.
🌸 Higher Consciousness:
Swamiji teaches that just as the waking mind pervades the dream, the higher consciousness pervades all experiences. Realizing this higher state allows one to see the world as a play of consciousness.
Short Message:
🌸 Swami Chinmayananda emphasizes the importance of faith and correct knowledge in navigating life's challenges. He teaches that true realization involves recognizing the eternal essence within, much like the ocean beneath the waves, and engaging with the world without being affected by its changes. Understanding the transient nature of the world and reaching a higher state of consciousness allows one to see all experiences as a play of consciousness.
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