Inspirational

Human nature vacillates between the two extremes of being Good or Divine on one side, and being negatively evil or demonic on the other. The 16th Chapter, among the most beautiful ones in Srimad Bhagavad Geeta, illustrates the attributes of both good and evil qualities within us, and, culminates by telling us how we should mould our lives.
Through select verses of this Chapter, Swami Abhedananada with tremendous depth of vision brings out the essence of each value in its totality so that we may inculcate them into our lives and evolve into better individuals. What are the qualities to be cultivated, What is the right way to approach this finite world, how to develop the mind into an instrument for gaining true knowledge are all explained clearly so that we can gain tranquility within and transform ourselves into valuable contributors for peace and prosperity of our society.

Our mind gets often enchanted by what it perceives as beautiful (Sundaram). But like a mirage in the desert, we keep chasing our dreams without reaching anywhere. Frantically striving to find beauty in objects, people and situations, in fame, wealth, attachments, honour, our life passes not realising that what is transitory and unreal. Real beauty resides only in that which is permanent, which comes from devotion, dispassion and pursuit of knowledge – this alone is the real TRUTH ( Satyam).

In this series of talks Swami Abhedanandaji takes us on a journey where he discloses how this Shivam (God) comes as the Guru in our lives to make Truth (Satyam) most beautiful (Sundaram).”

Who does not wish to excel or become perfect? Man by nature craves to improve and strive for the best. But the materialistic pursuit of outward perfection is only a sure means to despair and sorrow. Real perfection is possible only when one establishes himself in the Supreme Truth, having the wisdom of equanimity and non-doership even in maximum activity, invoking God’s fullest expression through himself. In these talks, through selected verses from Chapter 2 of Bhagavad Geeta, Swami Abhedananda beautifully portrays the “Man of Perfection”

Who is the man of perfection, how he interacts, how does he work and how does he enjoy are all explained thoroughly. Alongside this Swamiji also clearly points out the imperfections in a person and how to set it right. The gunas and vasanas, likes and dislikes, how they operate and how their fruit manifests, these are vividily elaborated so that we learn to live a more meaningful life.

Yaksha-Yudhishthira dialogue, which appears in the Aranya Parva of Mahabharata, is primarily a dialogue between Yaksha and Yudhishthira. This garland of simple yet profound questions and answers helps us live a life anchored in right values.

In a thought provoking manner, Swami Abhedananda reveals that there are certain rules and principle governing everything, including living a remarkable life. The more we understand and abide in them, the more joy and satisfaction we derive. To make it truly thought provoking, Swamiji nudges our minds to remember that those who practice easy things have a difficult life and vice versa!

In these highly thought provoking talks from Shri Ramcharitmanas, Swami Abhedananda explains the importance of developing those rare qualities to make our heart an inviting abode for the Lord. He exhorts on the need to cultivate the virtues of listening to the Lord’s glories, eagerness to revel in the form of the Lord, serving others as the representation of God, accepting everything as His will, and seeking refuge and support from the Lord alone! Explaining in great detail, the significance of the 14 places where Sage Valmiki requests the Lord to live, Swamiji emphasizes that everyone should take up some spiritual discipline in their life so that the Lord himself is tempted to reside in their hearts.

“Our entire life is spent in the pursuit of happiness. We are forever searching joy in various aspects of the world from wealth to success to family, yet joy eludes us. We acquire various kinds of knowledge but never acquire aspire for that Wisdom which can release us from the very cause of all sorrows.
In these talks, through selected verses from the Bhagvad Geeta, Swami Abhedananda reveals the timeless wisdom hidden in this divine song of Lord Sri Krishna. Swamiji uses humour and everyday situations to explain how sorrow is our own mental creation and how Geeta can lead us to everlasting joy.
Come unlock your happiness with this key of ‘ The joyful vision of Geeta’.”

The Holy Geeta is a lighthouse of eternal wisdom that has the ability to inspire mankind to Supreme accomplishments and enlightenment. Lord Krishna’s message in the Geeta is to see permanent in the impermanent, to realise the unchanging in the chaning, to remain unruffled and untouched in the most turbulent and troubling situations. The chapter 14 of Bhagavad Geeta deals with the three essential tendencies that compose every human being – namely Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas. Swami Abhedananda, through his very dynamic discourses, helps us analyse our inner tendencies which influence the quality of our thoughts and motive in our actions. Let us learn the art of right living, as Swamiji reveals the secret to transcend and transform!