Earn well; let it not be an end in itself! By Swami Chidananda The Upanishads spoke of a healthy and prosperous life and did not teach poverty. The Upanishadic society
Author: Swami Chidananda
The Rishis as the Vedic Model of LeadershipThe Rishis as the Vedic Model of Leadership
By: Vedic Management Center, a Wing of American Institute of Vedic Studies (A special note from Swami ji: This insightful article claims that “Rishis of Today” can be excellent leaders.
THE PLACE OF WISDOMTHE PLACE OF WISDOM
By Swami Chidananda More work, more exertion or more doing cannot get you liberation! The Upanishadic wisdom is very clear on the distinct benefits of action (karma) and wisdom (vidyā). If
RISE ABOVE GUILT AND SHAMERISE ABOVE GUILT AND SHAME
By Swami Chidananda As we anchor ourselves in the Pure Self, the great inner transformation frees us from guilt and shame. On one hand our bosom is free from any
THE GREAT LEAPTHE GREAT LEAP
By Swami Chidananda Can you good deeds without thinking of rewards! In activities of the world or in spiritual endeavours, the ego sustains itself by dreaming of rosy results or
PLACE OF MEMORY IN SPIRITUALITYPLACE OF MEMORY IN SPIRITUALITY
By Swami Chidananda It is not correct to say that memory is a hurdle in spirituality. Remembering the teachings of the scriptures/teachers has immense value in our inner growth. Retention
WHO IS BEHIND THE RADIO INSTRUMENT? Krishna, Christ and Nanak Come TogetherWHO IS BEHIND THE RADIO INSTRUMENT? Krishna, Christ and Nanak Come Together
By Satyananda Stokes As I see it, Sri Krishna, The Buddha, Jesus Christ, Guru Nanak and all the great jagad-gurus were the wonderfully-attuned radio instruments, especially fitted to ‘pick up
FRAGRANCE OF YOGA IN OUR LIFEFRAGRANCE OF YOGA IN OUR LIFE
By Swami Chidananda The Upanishads supply a litmus test for us to know if our life has the stamp of Yoga. Neither theoretical knowledge nor being able to do difficult
Retreat in Lonavala, Jan 3 Thru 9, 2019Retreat in Lonavala, Jan 3 Thru 9, 2019
By Swami Chidananda More than 130 participants from different parts of India, and five from USA, enjoyed the Vedanta classes at the fabulous setting of Sree Narayani Dham in Lonavala
IMPERMANENCEIMPERMANENCE
by Swami Chidananda “Unsteady, verily, are these boats,” declares the Mundaka Upanishad [plavā hi ete adridhā yajna-rupāh – mantra 1.2.7] referring to the whole field of “actions and their results”.