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Saturday, January 28, 2017

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 421-424 - JAN- 27-2017

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Athma Gnana Bhalam continues...

Sloka 421:

Possess knowledge and discrimination power to succeed worldly sorrows.

Sloka 422:

Turning away from the unreal will result gaining Knowledge; attachment to the unreal is the result of Ignorance.

Sloka 423:

Destroy the knots of Ignorance (Agnaana Grandhi) to become free from everything. In other words the Realized Man will have no Pravruthi (Actions).

Sloka 424:

For a realized person, sense objects do not excite any more.Once Supreme Perfection of Knowledge is achieved then there is no room for egoistic feelings. A dispassionate (Viraktha) will become Knower (Gnaani) and Knower will become with-drawer (Uparatha).

Sivoham

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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B93s--ZLiheXS2F2ZEx1bVdTSHc
 

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 419-420 - JAN- 20-2017

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Athma Gnaana Bhalam (Benefits of realizing Brahman) continues...

Sloka 419:

The fruits of dispassion is Knowledge, Knowledge is withdrawal from sense pleasure. Fruits of withdrawal is the experience of Blissful Self and Peace is the experience of Blissful Self realization. What more needed for a true yogi.

Sloka 420:

One precede the other viz: Dispassion (Vairaghya) for Knowledge, Knowledge (Gnana) for withdrawal from sense pleasure, Withdrawal from sense pleasure (Uparathi) for Blissful experience and Blissful experience (Anandha-Anubhava) for Ultimate Peace (Santhi).

Sivoham

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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B93s--ZLiheXUW9TLW0yWHFVZms



Sunday, January 15, 2017

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 415-418 - JAN-13-2017

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Drusyopeksha (Give up perception) continues....

Sloka 415:

Burn everything in the fire of Brahman.

Sloka 416:

Physical body is nothing but the result of Prarabdha (Deeds of past karma), therefore the perfect man do not give so much importance to it. He/She is always reposed to Brahman the Bliss.

Sloka 417:

After realizing Brahman the physical body is immaterial.

Athma Gnana Phalam (The Science of Reality and its Benefits)

Sloka 418:

The perfected Yogi is a Jeevanmuktha (Realized soul) and he/she continue to enjoy Bliss.

Sivoham

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Saturday, January 7, 2017

My Opinions

LAST UPDATED : 04-02-2017

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

The contents of this section is purely my own views and it is meant for harmonizing and enhancing life. It has no direct or indirect intention to harm or criticize anyone's feelings.

I will keep updating this section from time to time.

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RELIGION

1. No religion is full without its rituals. All religions in this universe exist, identifies, differ and distinguish only through its rituals.

2. No court should decide or interfere in changing worshiper's customary belief, If at all circumstances demands for a change for the betterment of people, then it is advisable to put a "Draw" in-front of the deity and accept the outcome as the final verdict. For example Sabarimala, Saniswara Temple etc...

3. Most of the religions are man-made, according to his/her belief and realization. All man-made can have shortfalls.

4. Religion is like an outer skin of the body whereas the Spiritual power is the inner side of the body. God receives us only when you are spiritual, not religious.



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SPIRITUAL

1. Self (Aathma) is nothing but "inner power"

2. Compassionate love and affection towards all good beings is the Spiritual Power of a person.

3. The spiritual path is the best route for man's life journey. His/Her baggage could be religious background.

4. What could be the reason for Lord Ganesa (Ganapathy) to lose his head during Childhood days itself? The answer is that: After the birth, the moon like faced Ganesh received innumerable of boons and supernatural powers from his divine mother Parvathi Devi. He received all these extraordinary powers without doing any penance (Tapas) or extra efforts, that triggered his ego and his head and thinking started trouble everyone that includes Lord Siva. Therefore, being an ultimate model father and ruler of this universe, he does not want his child (though Parvathy Devi created him) to be a stubborn, disastrous and disrespectful son in his family record, whereby Lord Siva and Parvathy both will lose their face in front of other beings. Therefore, Lord Siva decided to chop off his head and install the most powerful and highest memory head. Thereafter, Lord Ganesa become a lovely, compassionate and obedient person.

What is the moral in this episode! In today's life, how many Politicians or Rich Businessmen will be willing to control, change or even replace their born rich children, who are filled with falls ego, arrogance, ruthless attitude and demonic qualities. Those who do, they can re-create good children like Ganesa whereby all other lower beings (Societies and Countries) will benefit and eventually they will be eligible for respect and worship.

4. Why do you think in today's world many Mahatmas' are getting the status, as Godman/Godwoman etc?
Exceptions are always there, yet, God will not appear in physical form (incarnations) as well as not interested in involving in our day to day affairs in this era (Age of Kali Yug). Because God can be invited only through innocent devotion (Para Bhakti) which is a rare element to be seen in these days. Maybe be one in hundred thousand can be seen. 99% of the people who pray God is with a selfish motive. One cannot see God with the help of a scientific approach or tool.  Therefore, God decided to empower some of his good, trustworthy and genuine devotees to represent him and solve human beings problems until things go beyond control. An intelligent devotee will see God's presence in everyone and in everything! Such devotees are happy and satisfied even with his holy names, idols, pictures etc.!

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POLITICS

INDIAN POLITICS:

1. India should abort "Rajya Sabha - The Upper House" and replace it with Think Tankers Association. The association should consist of Science, Economic and Spiritual (not religious) achievers and well-wishers of India. No politician or cine actors should get involved in this association. Preferably one representative from each state who is well versed in their regional language.

2. India should abort Personal Income Tax.


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EDUCATION

1. All types of education whether basic or higher up to graduation should be made available to all children of this universe at FREE OF COST, irrespective of government or private education establishments. Charges/fees to be levied only for Master, Specialization degrees and PhDs etc.. Ideally speaking private education should start only from Master Degrees onward. Up to graduation, all schools must be operated by the Government only.

2. Students should never enter into politics up to the age of 21. No schools, colleges should conduct political election - especially in India.

3. There should not be any kind of quota system in education. Everyone should get free and quick admission and no discrimination whatsoever manner.

4. According to one source the "Public Spending on Education Worldwide" is not even 5% of its GDP... Imagine if all governments decided to absorb this amount (it is a peanut number for rich governments). Governments should have a big heart to consider this suggestion so that we can bring down the crime rate to the maximum possible manner. Lack of proper (unbiased) education is the main contributor to poverty and crime.


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GENERAL ISSUES

1. Crime will not come down unless people started to believe in Karma Theory. Whatever good or bad actions one do, will follow the consequent results for that action.

2. When most valuable, re-usable, precious and useful items were confiscated by the customs or government authorities, those items should not be destroyed. It should be sold or make use for the welfare of its citizens. At the end of the day, the entire wealth belongs to its citizens whether owned by the direct or indirect owner. I noticed many times that the government authorities burned off elephant tusks, drugs, skin etc.. Why waste and encourage the thief to repeat the same error and vanish our natural wealth?.

3. God likes Brahmans (Preferably Vipras - Spiritually Learned ones!). Mind you, everyone can become Brahman by doing good deeds (Manasa-Vacha-Karmana). One can become Brahman only by doing good deeds not otherwise. Brahman-hood is not received by birth though it is a pre-qualification to become Brahman since born in a Brahman family. If that family members of past 3 generations were not doing the duties prescribed for Brahmans then naturally they will lose this status and the forthcoming children are also disqualified for pre-qualification status.

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VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 412-414 - JAN-06-2017

OM Namasivaya Nama:

Athma Vichara Continues...

Sloka 412

Meditate upon the Atman so get rid off transmigration.

Sloka 413:

Drusyopeksha (Give up Perceptions)

The wise man does not attach himself to the mortal body.

Sloka 414:

Only after realization one can get to the point of "Throwing away this inert and filthy body" because it is a left over of our Karma and its deeds.

Sivoham:

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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B93s--ZLiheXYi10aXFvMm9FbkE

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 409-411 - DEC-30-2016

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Athma Vichara continues....

Sloka 409:

Through Samadhi, the wise men realizes the Infinite Brahman in his/her heart. At that time one realize that neither the Matter nor the Modifications exists.

Sloka 410:

Through Samadhi, one can realize that the Infinite Brahman is absolute, un-decaying and immortal. Acharya says you are none other than That.

Sloka 411:

Cut off all bondage to get control on mind so that you can see your own Self within you.

Sivoham

Please download full discourse from below link:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B93s--ZLiheXQ092M0tRVGNnX3M