The Bhagavad Gita is a piece of art of strange beauty and it stands apart from everything else, in a class all by itself. It is liquid poetry expounding solid philosophy. In the lucidity of its metre it crystallises some of the rarest g ...
I enrolled for CIF’s Upanishad course in 2022 and completed it in November. I must say going through the course was a stimulating and highly thought-provoking experience that provided me with a rare understanding of the nature of Brahman. The course is v ...
Get Started with Self-Study Chinmaya International Foundation’s (CIF) Svadhyaya Series is a unique opportunity that facilitates self-study through online short courses on Indian Knowledge Traditions (IKTs), with prime focus on Vedantic texts. This onl ...
What is Svadhyaya Series Svadhyaya Series is a unique initiative of Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF) to promote self-study among the masses. It is in liaison with Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda’s vision to transmit the time transcending anci ...
What is Meditation? Everyday we help ourselves with some rest and sleep so that our body can regain its vigour. Similarly, the mind requires moments of repose from its relentless activities. When we allow our minds to rest for some moments, it can be co ...
Meditation is one of the most fundamental aspects of any spiritual journey. Although it has become a popular word in the modern parlance, the real relevance of meditation and the proper ways of practising it, are not known to many. Meditation has a strong ...
CONSULTATION SESSION 2I saw ARJUNA in me.Every time I decide to act/perform my duty and plan the course of action (resembles Arjuna’s decision to place the chariot in the midst of the battlefield), the saga unfolds in my mind…The glories/regrets/mistakes ...
I have always been fascinated by stories. Stories… the beautiful world they take us into, their myriad characters, emotions, brilliant minds, the unpredictable situations, thriller plots and how beautifully the climax unfolds and the truth gets revealed. ...
Yoga is an ancient science which aims at the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of humanity. The Upanishadic tradition is rich with the philosophy of Yoga. In fact, there are some Upanishads which wholly focus upon this ancient science. These texts are capable of enriching our perceptions on Yoga. Let us have a look at some of the most important Upanishadic ideas on Yoga.
Sri Adi Shankaracharya is a prodigy and an exceptional Master. He is a saint, philosopher, poet, commentator, rejuvenator and social reformer. Adi Shankara was born at Melpazhur Mana, now renamed as Adi Sankara Nilayam by Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda ...
