VIVEKA CHOODAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 38-40 : JAN 17-2014

Om Namasivaya nama:

Sloka 38:
I know to the extend that, it is the nature of the Mahathmaas to help the needy and remove their trouble without anyone's recommendation just like the moon cools the earth from scorching flaming rays of the sun. Please help to overcome this Samsara forest.

Sloka 39:
Oh Lord, your nectarine speech, honeyed by the bliss of Brahman, pure, cooling, issuing in streams from your lips as from a water jug  and pleasing to ear, please shower your compassionate look upon me who is tormented from the earthly afflictions. Blessed are those who have received even a passing glance of your eyes and accepting them under your protection.  

Sloka 40:
How to cross this ocean of relative existence? You alone capable of advise me as what is to be my ultimate destination, Which of the many means should i accept and follow to reach the ultimate sorrow less destination. Oh Lord, please save me and advise me to end the misery of life and samsara chakra. I know no one is capable than you. I surrender to you!

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VIVEKA CHOODAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 36-37 : JAN 10-2014

Om Namasivaya nama:

Sloka: 36

The seeker humbly submit his supplication to his Guru that, i am being roasted in the blazing fire of Samsara (again and again born and dead), on top of that to add the flame my bad karma comes as wind to increase the flame! due to which i am very much scared of this life. Therefore please help me to over the fear of death and save me. When i surrendered to you, i am sure you will receive me due to your compassionate nature. Oh Guru i have no one other than you to surrender. 

Athma Gnanam gets polluted due to Agjaana and eventually meet its death therefore Agnaana itself is death. As a realized soul you alone can give absolute Gnanam to me and remove all illusion around me.

Sloka: 37

There are peaceful and magnanimous saints who live like/cherish like spring season for the benefit of humanity and to their credit they have already achieved the task of crossing the Samsara chakra (Wheel) because of this reason they also help others to cross the dreadful samsara chakra, keeping this in mind i am requesting you to shower your blessings on me.

Please note today's recording was incomplete due to some technical errors. Please excuse me for that.

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VIVEKA CHOODAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 33-35 : JAN 03-2014

Om Namasivaya nama:

Guru Lakshnana - Qualifications of a true Guru.

Sloka 33: A Guru must be well versed in Vedas and also a true follower of Vedanthic life, besides those qualities he should be sinless, unafflicted by human desires, achiever of supreme knowledge and wisdom, full knower of Supreme Brahman, retired into the Supreme, calm as the fire that has burnt up its fuel, who is a boundless ocean of mercy that needs no cause for its expression, and who is an intimate friend to those who have surrendered unto him.

Sloka 34: The seeker must worship such Guru and please him with your devoted service to him. When he is pleased and ready to shower his blessings, you need to ask him what you need to know about spiritual related questions.

Sloka 35: Oh Master, my God i bow to your lotus feet, a good friend of those who reverentially surrender to you, please save me from this ocean of samsara, a direct glance of yours which rain nectarine grace of Supreme will surely uplift me from where i am today.

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YEAR END POOJA DISCOURSE : DEC 31-2013

Om Namasivaya nama:

Wish you all Happy and Prosperous New Year 2014 : May God bless us with true spiritual life by not denouncing human comforts!

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VIVEKA CHOODAMANI : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 32 : DEC 28-2013

Om Namasivaya nama:

After achieving all prescribed qualifications, especially understanding the reality of Bakthi, the seeker should consider a Pragnana Guru.

A constant en-query in to the real nature of one's own self is called Bakthi according to learned ones, in other words deep rooted love towards Athma; such seeker should serve a good teacher (Guru) to attain Moksha that is nothing but comes out of birth and death cycle known as samsara wheel.

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VIVEKA CHOODAMANI : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 29,30 & 31: DEC 20-2013

Om Namasivaya nama:

Today Bhagawathpadar explains further on Grace of Guru and innocent bakthi along with strong determination:

Sloka 29:
Calmness and other good practices will definitely bear the fruits only to the person who has intense design for liberation.

Sloka 30:
Those who don't have the desire for liberation and virakthi it make no sense to simply follow something or the other such as weak determination for not achieving goal.

Sloka 31:
Among the instruments and conditions available for liberation, devotion/bakthi alone is supreme. Knowing oneself and a great and deep realization along called Bakthi. Constant attempt to realize ones own nature is very important to give a life for Bakthi.

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VIVEKA CHOODAMANI : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 28: DEC 13-2013

Om Namasivaya nama:

Sri Adi Sankara says that even if you are not 100% perfect, never mind. However, if you have the determination, calmness and eagerness for moksha along with grace of Guru, your wish will be full filled due course, in other words it can bear the fruits.

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VIVEKA CHOODAMANI : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 26 AND 27: DEC 06-2013

Om Namasivaya nama:

Sri Adi Sankara said: Samaadhana (Tranquillity) it is a condition whereby the mind is constantly engaged in the total contemplation of the Supreme Reality; and it is not gained through any amount of intellectual oscillation. Self commitment to stay in Reality which none other than Brahman. In other words Ekagratha of Mind in the absolute brahman.

Mumukshuthwa is the highest burning desire to release onself; from the Samsara, by realizing the Real nature of One's Self. This realization is from all bondages from Egoism to the Body. These are created by the ignorance (agnaanam). In sequence it start from Ahamkara-Anandamaya kosa-vignaanamaya kosan-manomayakosam-pranamayakosam-annamayakosam. The Real (life or jeeva or aathma) is residing inside this couch. 

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VIVEKA CHOODAMANI : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 24 AND 25 : NOV 29-2013

Om Namasivaya nama:

Dear Listeners,
Please have some patience while listening to today's recording as I had encountered some issues while recording.

Today Sri Adi Sankara explained Sradha and Samaadhanam among the Shatka Sampathi. One should have full faith in Sasasthraas and Guru vachanam only by doing self inquiry and conviction. One should always collect all good knowledge from these sources then realize the truth in it through your own analysis with the help of brain (budhi). When you get convinced about the truth, such truth is called Sradha.

Whatever knowledge and discipline we acquired and understood, one must realize the truth and always stick the mind in that absolute truth in other words keep the mind always in ever lasting and undestroyable Brahman.

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VIVEKA CHOODAMANI : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 23 : NOV 15-2013

Om Namasivaya nama:

Bhagawathpadar says, steering both kinds of sense organs such as knowledge and action (5 Gnanedriyas and 5 Karmendriyas) and placing them in their respective places to take fruitful benefits rather than driving towards tasting bad senses called Dhama in other words "Self Control". Basically control over Gnanedriyas and Karmendriyas and their boss "Mana". Also do "Self Withdrawal" called Uparathi. Swadharmanushtanam will help in achieving self withdrawal.

Please note this recording is incomplete due to some technical issues, i will try to catch up last portion of missed recording in our next satsangh.

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VIVEKA CHOODAMANI : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 22 : NOV 15-2013

Om Namasivaya nama:

Bagavathpadar further explains the 6 Gunas known as Samadi Shadga Sampathy. Control and calmness of the mind through a peaceful state of mind through constant reminders to detach from sense objects by way of process of continuous observation of its bad effects. In other words completely knowingly stay away from sense objects by way of sabdha, sparsa, roopa, rasa & gandha (sound, touch, form, taste and smell). 

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VIVEKA CHOODAMANI : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 20 and 21 : NOV 08-2013

Om Namasivaya nama:

Sri Sankara Bagawathpadar says that a conviction must be made within us that Brahman alone is real and the rest all un-real in other words illusions. Also note this must be done only through a proper discrimination analysis.

That desire to give up all transitory enjoyments gained through seeing, hearing and experiencing through mortal body is called real detachment and this is applicable for human to Brahma.

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VIVEKA CHOODAMANI : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 18 and 19 : OCT 25-2013

Om Namasivaya nama:

Sadhana Chathushtayam: The Four Qualifications for student of vedantha, a new sub chapter:

Bagavath Padar says; Success in realization of Brahman is possible only when a seeker possess the 4 important qualifications such as - Vivekam, Vairaghyam, Mumukshuthwam and Samadhi Shatka-sampathy. These are the opinions of most of the great Rishis.

Samadhi Shatka-sampathy are : Sama, Dhama, Uparathi, Thitheeksha, Sradha, Saamadhaanam. These shad gunas will enumerate burning desire for liberation.

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VIVEKA CHOODAMANI : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 16 & 17 : OCT 18-2013

Om Namasivaya nama:

Today Bhagawathpadar explains further as how a seer should lead his life, so that he could be a most competent Vedanthi.

The Seer should have keen memory with enough knowledge of the world outside and inside too. Who should be able to handle the questions raised out of mind on account of scriptures. With these qualities he can be eligible for Aathma vidhya.

Unless you have the qualities of discrimination, detachment, calmness and burning desire for liberation, one cannot realize the supreme reality.

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VIVEKA CHOODAMANI : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 14 & 15 : OCT 11-2013

Om Namasivaya nama:

Today we discussed Adhikari Niroopanam: Bagavath Padar says, ultimate success in spiritual en-devours depends upon the degree of fundamental qualifications in the Seeker. Time and place is not everything it is only secondary support for the seeker to attain spiritual success. The seeker's fundamental duty is to search for the right Guru and seek his instruction and follow.

Therefore, a true seeker of the self should learn to inquire and meditate after duly approaching a Guru who is already experienced the self. Such Guru should be an ocean of kindness and compassionate towards all his disciple irrespective of their caste and creed or class.

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VIVEKA CHOODAMANI : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 12 & 13 : OCT 04-2013

Om Namasivaya nama:

Today, Bhagath padar explains the delusory effects on some one who is afflicted with un real as real. The fear and sorrow created by an un-real object due to mis-understanding and poor discrimination power on the subject. To understand the real, one must think hard and inquire with learned persons and discriminate within our own conscious. In other words balanced thinking a must.

Also said, neither sacred bath nor charity nor 100s of prayanamas can give us the true knowledge of our own Self unless one experience the nature of the Self can be gained by way of raising questions within oneself and strictly follow the salutary advises of the wise.

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VIVEKA CHOODAMANI : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 11 : SEP 27-2013

Om Namasivaya nama:

Today we discussed the importance of sloka 10 that, Self less work and charitable acts will help in purifying the mind especially work without any expectations (nish kamya karma). However, they do not contribute the perception of reality. The discovery of the Self is only possible through discriminative analysis and never by any number of actions (Karma) even if you do it for crores of birth. Self is not produced nor knowledge as a result of finite actions. Self is divine, noble and swayamboo.

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VIVEKA CHOODAMANI : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 9 AND 10: SEP 20-2013

Om Namasivaya nama:

Bagawadpadar says : one should thrive to escape from the cycle of birth and death by their own efforts. Approach and accept Guru advise and give up mundane duties slowly. Train your mind to be in the thought of Brahman.

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VIVEKA CHOODAMANI : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 7 AND 8: SEP 13-2013

Om Namasivaya nama:

Sri Bhagawat Padar says, to attain Moksh (liberation) neither children, wealth nor karma (actions) would help. True and absolute knowledge of Brahman alone will be useful. To get Ghyan (true knowledge), one should seek a genuine Guru who will only talk about Moksh and guide the seeker with necessary guidance.

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VIVEKA CHOODAMANI : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 5 AND 6: SEP 06-2013

Om Namasivaya nama:

Even after getting a good human birth, one cannot take care of himself to attain Mukthi, he should be called as fool or a walking dead person. The ultimate attainment of the soul is Moksh. No point in doing any activities including pooja and yagna; whether it is learning or working it all have to be done with a conviction that i am (Athma) is in every one, Athma is in every one's body (Aathma Bhodha), Athma alone having full freedom etc..

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Note: My apologies for making a wrong statement such as Agasthya star can be seen on 9th Sept north east/north west. Kindly note it will be on 8th September and star can be spotted in the sky of South or South East zone during night time. So, you don't need to look at the sky and see Moon during Vinayaka Chathurthi day being on 9th Sept. Benefits of this star rise purifies the entire water in the earth. Sage Agasthya is one among Saptha Rishis and greatest among Sidhaas.

Om Namasivaya nama:
venky

VIVEKA CHOODAMANI : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 3 AND 4: AUG 30-2013

Om Namasivaya nama:

Today we discussed about sloka 3 & 4 where Bagawadpader says that one should (Jeevaathma) have the holy credit to get human birth, desires for moksham and earnest love to depend on genuine guru.

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SOMNATH-DWARAKA PILGRIMAGE : AUG 17-28, 2013

Om Namasivaya Nama:

By the grace of God, we had an opportunity to visit these holy places. In fact it was a sudden trip. We would like to share our experience briefly with you so that one of you decides to visit these places, such information may be handy and useful to you. This area is known as Prabhasa Patan having 109 acres of  holy land adjoining towards Arabian Sea (almost like Mahalakshmi temple at Mumbai).

Sukla Paksha - Siva Aradhana

Aug 17 : Saturday : Dubai to Ahmedabad by Air. From Ahmedabad we started our journey towards Somnath by Car, approximately 380 KM, it takes around 8+ hours by road. After reaching Somnath, we rushed to part take evening Aarathi between 1900-1930 hrs. What a temple and its environment on the Arabian Sea shore! Please note this temple of worship existed since 7.95+ crores of years to date! This is the place where Lord Soma (chandra) does worship to Shiva to get reliever from the curse given by Daksha. Being pleased with Soma's penance., Lord Shiva relieves him from the curse and adores him in His hair. Thus the place got its name as SOMANATHAM.

Aug 18 : Sunday : Had Somnath Jyothir Lingeswar morning darsan followed by few important temples in and around Somnath. The original and old Jyothir Lingam is situated close to the new temple towards east side of new Somnath temple outside premises. By late after noon we visited Triveni Sangam (Confluence of Hiranya+Kapila+Saraswathi) merging with Arabian Sea. On the way we can see Sage Parasurama's Thapo Bhoomi and his Yagna kund. Adjacent to Parasuraman's hermitage you will come across Maha Kali temple one of the 108 Sakthi Peedam. Here, devi's chin part fell. Opposite Triveni ghat you can see Saradha mutt. Next to that Soorya Temple where Pancha Pandavas stayed during their Van-vaas and obtained Akshya pathram from Lord Soorya and Hingla Devi cave (Gufa) temple. please note it is very difficult to enter the cave. On the river bank you will come across many Ghats dedicated for our great Rishis. A Siva temple known as Mangeswar situated towards south zone of the river. This Siva lingam was consecrated by Great Markandeya Rishi and the belief is that every day Markandeya Rishi visit this temple in Sookshma roopa to offer his prayers to Lord Siva. This place is known as Prabhasa River Bank. A great narration is available in Sri Madh Bhagavatham, Mahabarathan, Skanda Puran and many other Puran.

Aug 19 : Monday : Usual morning visit to Somnath temple, visited Geeta Mandir close to Hiranya River bank at Prabhasa Ghat, Triveni Road. Close to this temple you can see Aadi Sesha/Naga temple and Sri Krishna's Paduka known as Dehostarga Sthal in other words Golokha Prapthi. The importance of this place is un-explainable. This Hiranya river banks also witnessed Sri Krishna and his elder brother Balaram renouncing their mortal human forms and their last rites were performed here. Another importance is that all Yadhavas  completely gave up their human form in this river bank and Chandra Vamsam got vanished in this place. Sri Krishna himself performed Pithru Karma for his ancestors in this Ghat. Every one allowed to do the Pithru Karma in this Ghat. As Lord Krishna belongs to Chandravamsa he choose Somnath to leave his mortal remains.

Aug 20 : Tuesday : Sravana Poornima - Today is most auspicious day for Vipras., I mean Avani Avittam Upakarma day. I had the blessings to do my this year Upakarma at Triveni Ghat. From Madhyahnikam, Brahma Yagnam, Deva tharpanam, Rishi tharpanam, Pithru tharpanam, Maha Sankalpam, Yagnopaveetha Dharanam and finally Kaanda Rishi Tharpanam were performed peacefully. After this function we went to see Sri Somnath to conclude Upa Karma. By evening we left for visiting Sasi Bhooshan Mahadev temple and Balka Theerth at Veraval (from here the Hunter/Poacher {who was Bali in Thredhayug}aimed his arrow at Krishna's feet by mistaking mouth of a deer) at Balka Theerth where Sri Krishna was taking rest under a Pee-pal tree. It is believed that Krishna gave his last darshan to the poacher at Balkha teerth. After  the arrow stuck Sri Krishna came to Hiranya river bank and gave up his mortal body (approximately 7 KM distance).   Sri Krishna's great devotee Sri Vallabhacharya Maha Prabhu's baithak also exists in this compound. Chaithanya Maha Prabhu also got Sri Krishna's darsan in the same place. There is another important Siva's open temple in Somnath,  in the sea  known as Bannganga Mahadev / Beed Bhanjan Mahadev. Here you can give ablution to Lord Parameswar taking water from the sea. During high tide this Siva Lingam will be inside the sea water.

Krishna Paksha - Sri Krishna Aradhana

Aug 21 : Wednesday: Today another important day for Virapas - 1008 Gayathri Maha Manthra Japam to ward off one full year dosha prayaschitham. I had the blessings of Lord Parameswara to conduct this Karma inside the premises of Somnath temple. After Gayathri Japa, had a good darshan of Somnath then visited Old Jyothirlinga Siva temple. Out of no choice said bye.. to Somnath and left for Dwaraka by road covering 364 KM. On the way we visited Sri Krishna's great devotee Sri Sudhama and his wife Suseela Devi's temple. Also visited Mool Dwaraka (history says this is where originally Sri Krishna and Yadhavas lived initially). Finally reached main Dwaraka temple at 1945 hrs just before Aarathi. Had one of the superior darsan of Dwarakadhipathi Lord Sri Krishna without any rush and push. 1000+ eyes are required to see that beautiful Sri Krishna vigraham (swayamboo idol, received from Sathyavathy well, 5000+ years old). Godavari river known as Gomathy in Dwaraka meets the Arabian Sea by touching lotus feet of Lord Sri Krishna. It originates from Gomukh at Thrayambakeswar  (Siva's head) and reach Sri Krishna's lotus feet at Dwaraka. We did prokshana snan over here.

Aug 22 : Thursday : After morning darsan of Dwarakadipathi, we left for another Jyothir Lingam darsan "Nageswara at Dharuka Van". We believe this is a bonus given to us by God. It will take 20 minutes drive from Dwaraka. Then left for visiting Rukmini Sri Krishna Vivaha Mandir. After receiving excellent darsan we moved to Gopi Thalaab where Sri Krishna had his mystical play with Gopikaas. The pond is still in tact and happy to re collect all Bhagavatha stories. Visited many temples including 5000+ years old Gopala krishna mandir, Thirupathi Balaji temple, Rukmani mandir; Radha Mandir in and around. Purchased Gopi Chandan and also got raw Gopi Chandan stones. According to Sri Krishna's promise to Gopis, in this particular land any where you dig below 3 feet you will get Gopi Chandran stones. You can also see many Sidhaas Samadhis in this holy land. On the way to Bed Dwaraka an Island (remaining part of the Dwaraka after Pralaya - please note oldest Golden Dwaraka is under the sea at around 60-70 foot under neath and the remaining portion is known as Bed Dwaraka). They say Rukmini Devi personally made this Sri Krishna Vigraham for worship). To reach this place you have to go by boat. This is one of the riskiest boat journey due to poor boat management system. After darshan returned to Dwaraka for night Aarathi. Visited Sankarachaarya Dwaraka Peetham and offered prayers to Chandramouleeswara Mahadev (Siva Lingas made in 9 precious gem stones are worshiped here along with Prarasakthi).

Aug 23 : Friday : Visited Thupni village where one can see Charan Ganga Kund. This well water is sweet and is always on the ground level irrespective of the season. This was created by Lord Sri Krishna with his foot thump finger to quench Rukmini Devi's thirst for water. Sri Krishna and Rukmini devi were pulling the chariot seated by their Kula Guru Dhurvasa Maharshi, ever since Rukmani devi want to drink water, out of no other way Sri Krishna invoked Gaga water for devi, this caused the angry mood for Maharshi and he cursed the newly married couple. Curse 1 = both of you will not stay together next 12 years and Curse 2 = the entire Dwaraka will not have sweet water (except this well water). Maharshi's asramam was located at Pindara Kshethram, approximately 35 KM from Rukmani Devi Mandir and Charan Ganga is around 24 KM. Came back to see Drawakadipa evening Aarathi. Since it is a Friday we chanted Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam at Dwaraka Peedam at Chandramouleeswarar &Parasakthi Sannidhi. After saying goodnight to Lord Sri Krishna returned to hotel.

Aug 24 : Saturday : As usual, after morning darsan said good bye to our little Sri Krishna and left for Ahmedabad by road covering 400 KM.

Aug 25 : Sunday : Visited Sabarmathi lake and Akshar Dham Swami Narayan temple.

Aug 26 : Monday : Left for Ambaji Mandir (one of the 108 Sakthi Peedam) darsan. First, had darsan of Devi at Gebber mountain top; to reach top we can use winch or climb 1025+ steps (originally Sakthi Peedam was located here, just a ghee lamp is worshiped here like our Sri Lalitha Sahasranama pooja). Then left for Khed-Brahma where almost all Gods Mandir located in this temple. Lord Brahma created this temple and worshiped Chamunda Devi from here. By late evening returned from Kheth Brahma to Ambaji for Aarathi darshan. What an ambiance of the temple premises and attractive Devi Vigraham. Poornima days are very important like our South India Giri-valam (Arunachalam) and 5+ lakhs of devotees visit this Sakthi Peedam.

Aug 27 : Tuesday : After taking rest till afternoon, by evening we left for Thirupathi Venkatachalapathy Temple in Ahmedabad main high way. Excellent darsan followed by Pacha Karpoora Theertham and few Thulasi leafs and Laddus as prasad.

Sarvam Krishnaarpanamasthu. This un planned temple visit reminded us that Lord Narayana want us to submit all our Karma balas at his feet then leave for Dubai. We believe that this is the beginning of our spiritual journey rather than saying we completed the pilgrimage.

Some important information:
1. Nothing is allowed to be carried  with you including leather belt, phones and electronics devises etc while entering the premises of Somnath, Dwaraka, Ambaji and Swami Narayan Temples. You can only go empty hand.
2. Food and shelter both are costly affair.
3. At Somnath - Sukh Sagar hotel is good for stay as well food.
4. At Dwaraka - Excellent food available at Maamika-mess just opposite Dwaraka temple in a small compound.
4. Somanath has 3 Aarathi 0700/1200/1900 hrs whereas Dwarakadeesan has 4 Aarathi 0600/1200/1945/2045 hrs. Lord Krishna was fed Raj Bhog 11 times a day. Any devotee can contribute for his Amrita Bhojan.
5. In and around Somnatha/Prabhasa River bank they have more than 76 temples and Prabhasa Subarban area 11+ temples.

We wish all of you should get such good darsan of our beloved Lord!

Om Namasivaya nama:

Venky, Lakshmi and Arun

VIVEKA CHOODAMANI : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 1 - AUG 16-2013

Om Namasivaya nama:

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VIVEKA CHOODAMANI CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA NO 1 - Aug 09-2013

Om Namasivaya nama:

Today we discussed first sloka whereby Sri Adi Sankara Bhagavathpadar giving his humblest Pranam to his Guru Dev Sri Govinda Gurupadar.

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VIVEKA CHOODAMANI - CHAPTER 1 : INTRO 4 : AUG 02-2013

Om Namasivaya nama:

Today we revised Sadhana Chathushtayam (Viveka, Vairaghyam, Mumukshuthwam, Shadka Sampathy), Shadka Sampathy (Sama, Dhaama, Uparathy, Thitheeksha, Sradha and Saamadhaanam)  followed by Dos and Don'ts (Niyamas and Yamas):

All Vedanthik students must practice these 10 commandments without fail to understand and practice Vedik Life. These qualities are the foundations of Sanathana Dharma.

Niyamas: (Dos)
1. Saucham (Purity in all respects)
2. Santhosha (Peace of mind in all respects)
3. Thapas (Meditating, fasting and self enquiry)
4. Sadhyayanam (Spiritual Study)
5. Iswara Pramidhanam (Surrender to God)

Yamas:(Don'ts)
1. Himsa (No voilance manasa/vaacha/karmana)
2. Asathyam (avoidance of lie)
3. Stheyam (avoidance of robing and cheating)
4. Maidhunam (No excessive sexual activities)
5. Parigraham (No over possession of wealth and accumulation)

Please click below link to listen full story. I suggest every listener take a print out of these and place it on the wall to follow and get reminded.

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