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True celibacy and its role in meditation

The literal meaning of this term ‘Brahmachari’ is ‘one who is always engaged in contemplation of the supreme power called Brahman’. In other words, withdrawing the mind from all other external attractions of the world and directing the mental activities towards the supreme Brahman is brahmacharya.

16 October 2024, 22:25 IST

True celibacy and its role in meditation

16 October 2024, 22:25 IST

Meditation in its true sense

When the mind is full of this turmoil, how can it be brought under control, to concentrate, asks the Gita. Meditation presupposes a mind that is free from the clutches of materialistic thoughts, at least temporarily.

17 September 2024, 23:45 IST

Meditation in its true sense

17 September 2024, 23:45 IST

Knowledge has to culminate in experience

The supreme knowledge acquired through ceaseless effort is the real Gnana. Now comes the noteworthy part when the Gita says that this Knowledge or Gnana has to manifest as action or experience, the Vignana.

08 August 2024, 01:08 IST

Knowledge has to culminate in experience

08 August 2024, 01:08 IST

Our mind is our best friend and greatest enemy

The irony, as revered Swami Chinmayananda says, is that man is aware of what is good and what is prohibited, but he still persists in doing the wrong. This gap between the ‘ideal I’ and the ‘actual I’ is what leads to man’s downfall.

01 July 2024, 22:39 IST

Our mind is our best friend and greatest enemy

01 July 2024, 22:39 IST

Gita's guide to mental equanimity

This chapter throws light on crucial questions such as what exactly is meant by the word ‘mind’, how does the mind work, what needs to be done to ensure that the mind is under control and so on.

23 May 2024, 00:32 IST

Gita's guide to mental equanimity

23 May 2024, 00:32 IST

Signposts on life's journey

As revered Swami Chinmayananda says, it is like waves harmlessly lapping at your feet on the seashore.

11 April 2024, 23:01 IST

Signposts on life's journey

11 April 2024, 23:01 IST

Why are divine souls revered

An erudite scholar, an illiterate lowly man, an animal, all are the same to this realised soul who looks upon all with compassion and respect.

28 February 2024, 22:01 IST

Why are divine souls revered

28 February 2024, 22:01 IST

When our thoughts become our enemies

All actions that man does are propelled by the expectations of the gains that he expects to obtain at the end.

30 January 2024, 00:22 IST

When our thoughts become our enemies

30 January 2024, 00:22 IST

Lesson for mankind

Karmayoga brings about subtle changes in the practitioners attitude, mindset and outlook on life.

19 December 2023, 22:22 IST

Lesson for mankind

19 December 2023, 22:22 IST

Doubt is a cause for misery

Faith is the fundamental requirement for man in both the worldly and spiritual spheres of his life.

25 September 2023, 00:47 IST

Doubt is a cause for misery

25 September 2023, 00:47 IST