In the Regeneration and Divinisation of Human Beings

================================================================ 1.#Opinion : Thursday, 18  Jan 2024. 05:30. 3403// Article Yoga and Meditation 1.#What is Yoga? : 8.Practical Expression of Yoga & 9.Role of the Spiritual Teacher: (A write-up on the Yoga-Vedanta Forest University published in the July 1957 issue of the Divine Life magazine) Post-7. =============================================================== 8.Practical Expression of Yoga: A person has to become virtuous. And what is virtue? Virtue is the nature of that action, feeling or thought which affirms directly or indirectly the Supreme Infinite; on the basis of this we have to practise Yoga. This is the Yoga which this Forest University is teaching. It does not ask one to be a conspicuous human being. One will have to think and feel differently, without being attached to the things of this world. Anasakti (detachment) is the watchword, the motto of all Yogas. Non-attachment is the fundamental teaching of the Bhagav...

=============================================================== Wednesday, 17 Jan 2024. 05:30.  6. Holi: Post-6. ================================================================ Holi: IN DAYS of yore, there were communities of cannibals in India. They caused much havoc. They threatened the lives of many innocent people. One of them was Holika or Putana. She took immense delight in devouring children. Sri Krishna destroyed her and thus saved the little children. Even today, the effigy or figure of Holika is burnt in the fire. In South India, the clay figure of Cupid is burnt. This is the origin of the great festival of Holi. It begins about ten days before the full moon of the month Phalgun (February-March), but is usually only observed for the last three or four days, terminating with the full moon. This is the spring festival of the Hindus. In the spring season all the trees are filled with sweet-smelling flowers. They all proclaim the glory and everlasting beauty of God. They ins...

  Chinmaya Mission : Vedanta Unveiled Camp unfolded over six transformative days, each brimming with spiritual wisdom and enlightening discourse.  Day 1 commenced with a captivating talk by Swami Tejomayananda, setting the tone for the camp at Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF). Blessings and illuminating discourses on Bhagavad Gita Chapter 15 adorned the day, enhancing the spiritual journey. The Guru Paduka Puja and serene Chuttuvilakku at the Chinmaya Swayambhu Ayyappa Temple bestowed divine grace. Day 2 delved deeper into spiritual realms, with Swamini Vimalananda unraveling Upanishadic wisdom. Swami Sharadananda led the Guru Paduka puja, and insightful discussions on CIF's heritage and Home Study Courses enriched participants.  Day 3 explored Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, discussing fear and desires. Pujya Guruji's lucid interpretation of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 15 unveiled profound meanings. 'Sadhana Sopanam' album release, group discussions, and rituals engaged par...