Bhaja Govindam : ( 23/11/2012. )

Chinmaya Mission  Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth celebrated its Vidyarambha Ceremony, 2023 with great fervor at the serene Chinmaya Eswar Gurukula in Veliyanad, Ernakulam. This momentous event marked the official inauguration of the academic year 2023-2024, signifying the beginning of an enriching educational voyage for the students of CVV.  Swami Advayananda, the esteemed President of Chinmaya International Foundation, graced the occasion by lighting the ceremonial lamp, symbolizing the enlightenment of knowledge. In the presence of Prof. Ajay Kapoor, the Hon'ble Vice Chancellor of CVV, and Managing Trustee Dr. Apparao Mukkamala, the atmosphere was charged with enthusiasm and anticipation. The guest of honor, Mr. Sreedharan Radhakrishnan Nair, delivered an inspiring inaugural address, motivating the students to embark on a holistic journey of growth and learning. This sacred occasion not only marked the commencement of an academic year but also the commencement of a profound tran...

===================================================================== Thursday, 13 Jul 2023 05:30.  Bhaja Govindam Slokam - 18: The Man of True Dispassion By Swami Sri Adi Sankaracharya ========================================================================= Slokam#18 "sura maṁdira taru mula nivasah sayya bhutala majinaṁ vasaḥ | sarva parigraha bhoga tyagaḥ kasya sukhaṁ na karoti viragaḥ" || 18 || ========================================================================= Word Meaning: sura mamdira taru mula nivasah - dwelling (sheltering) in temples, under trees,  sayya - bed (sleeping),  bhutalam - on the naked ground,  ajinam- (wearing)) skin (deer's) vasah - cloth,  sarva parigraha - of the possession,  bhoga - of thirst to enjoy,  tyagah - renouncing,  kasya - whose,  sukham - happiness,  na - not,  karoti - brings,  viragah - dispassion. ========================================================================= Meanin...

Chinmaya Mission : On February 26th, Mrs. Kanchana Venkat, Artistic Director of Isha Dance Company, presented a captivating dance program called "Shree Ram" as a fundraiser for Chinmaya Mission San Jose. The program was based on the lyrics of Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda and included compositions from Ramacharitamanas, narrated by Lord Shiva to Parvathy. Sruti Sarathy composed the music to accompany the lyrics. Megha Ranganathan (vocal), Shriya Anand (violin), and Amit Ranganathan (mrudangam), who were all Chinmaya students, provided excellent musical support for Kanchana's students' dance performance. Br. Soham ji, resident acharya of CMSJ, was the chief guest of the housefull program. The dance program was a beautiful display of artistry and devotion to Lord Rama. The visuals from the program were impressive and showcased the performers' skills and dedication to their craft. It was heartening to see the community come together to support such a worthy cause ...

 ======================================================================== ========================================================================= Sunday, December 04,  2022. 06:00.  Slokam-16 Fooled by Austerity ========================================================================= Slokam - 16: Fooled by Austerity With Translation : 1 agre vanhih prishthe bhaanuh      = In front is the fire, at the back the sun; 2 raatrau chubuka samarpita jaanuh; = at night he sits with knees held to his chin; 3 karatala bhikshas-taru-tala-vaasah= with a tree as shelter, his alms in his palms – 4 tadapi na munchaty-aashaa paashah.= yet the noose of Desire spares him not! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bhashyam (Vyakyanam ) : This slokam depicts the other extreme – utter self-denial – in the hope that it will  exhaust all desire. Aversion, as opposed to indulgence, is att...

 ======================================================================== ======================================================================= Monday, August 08,  2022. 09:00.  Slokam 15: Fooled by Desire - ======================================================================== Slokam : aṅgaṁ galitaṁ palitaṁ muṇḍaṁ daśanavihīnaṁ jātaṁ tuṇḍam | vṛddho yāti gṛhītvā daṇḍaṁ tadapi na muñcatyāśāpiṇḍam || 15 | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Word Meaning: aṅgaṁ - the body,  galitaṁ - (has been) worn out,  palitaṁ - has turned grey,  muṇḍaṁ - the hair (the head),  daśanavihīnaṁ - toothless,  jātaṁ - has become,  tuṇḍam - mouth,  vṛddho - the old man,  yāti - moves (goes) about,  gṛhītvā - having taken (leaning on),  daṇḍaṁ - (his) staff,  tadapi - even then,  na - never,  muñcaty- leaves,  āśāpiṇḍam- the bundl...

 ==============================================================   =============================================================== Monday, February 28,  2022. 06:00.  Slokam 14 : The Abuse of Outward Symbols (Reflection by Swami Guru Bhaktananda - Chinmaya Mission.). =============================================================== Slokam#14 : "1 jatilo, munde, lunchita keshah 2 kashaya-ambara bahukrita veshah; 3 pashyan-api cha na pashyati mudho 4 hy-udara nimittam bahukrita veshah." ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Translation : 1 jatilo, mundee, lunchita keshah              =  An ascetic with matted locks; with shaven head; with hairs pulled out one by one; 2 kaashaaya-ambara bahukrita veshah;      = another parading in his ochre robes – 3 pashyan-api cha na pashyati moodho     = these fools, though seeing, do not see. 4 hy-...

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monday, August 16,  2021. 7:22. AM. Slokam 13 : Surrendering Our Worries. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Slokam 13: Surrendering Our Worries : "Ka te kaanta dhanagata chinta  vaatula kim tava nasti niyanta;  trijagati sajjana sangatir- ekaa bhavati bhava-arnava tarane nauka." || 13|| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Translation : 1 kaa te kaantaa dhanagata chintaa            = Why worry about wife, wealth, etc.? 2 vaatula kim tava naasti niyantaa;             = O distracted one! Is there not for you the One who ordains (rules or commands)? 3 trijagati sajjana sangatir- ekaa          ...