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Saturday, April 16, 2016

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 317-318 - MAR-25-2016

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Sloka 317:

With the end of Selfish actions, brooding over sense-objects ends, which is followed by destruction of Vasanaas. The destruction of Vasanaas is liberation.

Sloka 318:

When the sun rise, the darkness disappears like wise, when the longing to be one with Brahman has vividly risen to expression, the ego-centric vasanaas will disappear.

Please down load full discourse from below link.

Sivoham

http://www.4shared.com/mp3/kTrjpqSLba/Mar-25-2016-VC-317-318.html

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 314-316 - MAR-18-2016

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Sloka 314:

To stop transmigration one should burns to ashes 2 things viz: Sense objects and Selfish action. Because these 2 things nourish Vasanas (An individual's sensuous emotional profile is called Vasanas in other words thought channel). Replace low lever thoughts and divine thoughts to safe guard and achieve goal of liberation.

Sloka 315:

The Vasanas produce one's transmigration. The three should be controlled as well destroyed viz: Thoughts, Actions and Vasanaas to over come transmigration.

Sloka 316:

In every level, Brahman and Bhraman alone should be the slogan for life. One should longing for Brahman so that these 3 will get destroyed by itself.

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Sivoham


http://www.4shared.com/mp3/1W5hK67kce/Mar-18-2016-VC-314-316.html

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 311-313 - MAR-11-2016

Om Namasivaya Nama:


Sloka 311:

The Man of Realization and desires cannot go together. The person who identified himself with the body become greedy and sense-pleasure seeker. A sensuous man is permanently remains
in the idea of "I am the body" and starts seeking sense gratifications for the body, eventually he will be hooked in to bondage.

Sloka 312:

When you stop the "Effects" automatically "Cause" will end. When the effects are flourishing the seeds are increased. Therefore when the effects are destroyed causes also get destroyed. In other words the effects must be subdued.

Sloka 313:

Through the increase of Vasanas, egocentric work increases like wise when egocentric work increases Vasanas also increased. Thus, man's transmigration will never end. So, it is better understand start and end of cause is highlighted here.

Please download full discourse from below link.

Sivoham

http://www.4shared.com/mp3/M32KN8cUba/Mar-11-2016-VC-311-313.html

Saturday, March 5, 2016

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 309-310 - MAR-04-2016

Om Namasivaya Nama

Ahamkara Nindha continued...

Slok 309:

Even though, one may rooted out this terrible Ego-Sense, if revived in the mind even for a moment, it will create hundreds of mischiefs.

Sloka 310:

Renounce Actions, Thoughts and Vasanaas:

Therefore, having destroyed the enemy, the ego, not a single moment's of rest should be given to it to ruminate / re-unite over sense-objects. The is the primary reason of its returning to life (ego!). Just like watering to a dried up tree getting back into life. Dont show mercy to Ego, keep killing this ego-sense whenever it emerge.

Please down load full discourse from below link

Sivoham

http://www.4shared.com/mp3/FME3uB3zba/Mar-04-2016-VC-309-310.html

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 306-308 - FEB-26-2016

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Anhamkara Nindha continued....

Sloka 306:

Ego is the main cause for repeated birth and death (life cycle - transmigration). Therefore, get out of Ego (Ahamkara). Acharya says Bliss (Ananda) is our birth right, originally we are that but due to ignorance and ego we are unable to realize that truth.

Sloka 307:

Acharya advises that how to get rid of this Ego: Therefore, with the great sword of Realization, you must destroy your great enemy who is non other than Ego.

Sloka 308:

Checking the activities of Ego and renounce all attachments through the experience of Supreme Reality, be free from duality and be remain in Brahman, that Infinite Nature is what you!

Please down load full discourse from below link.

Sivoham

http://www.4shared.com/mp3/UiysCUcmce/Feb-26-2016-VC-306-308.html

Saturday, February 20, 2016

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 303-305 - FEB-19-2016

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Condemnation of Ego (Ahamkara Nindha) continued.

Sloka 303:

Even a little bit of Ego destroy the chances of realizing Brahman by the meditator.

Sloka 304:

The ending of the Ego is the realization of the Supreme State. Only a meditator can achieve this essence and not by talk.

Sloka 305:

Renounce immediately your identification with the ego-sense. As long as one identifying himself with this ego-sense will only promote endless birth and death cycle. Ego = Kartha and Bhoktha (Doer and Experiencer).

Sivoham

Please download full discourse from below link.


http://www.4shared.com/mp3/2rzQgKlNba/Feb-19-2016-VC-303-305.html

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 301-302 - FEB-12-2016

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Condemnation of the Ego (Ahamkara Nindha) continued...

Sloka 301:

Intellect produces Ego. That Ego reminds one that he/she is the Body not Athman!! Only when Ego get destroyed in individual one can attain Brahman.

Sloka 302:

The treasure of the Bliss-of-Brahman is enwrapped by the mighty and dreadful Serpent of the Ego-sense (Here the Serpent is Ego), and jealously guarded for its selfish use by its three fierce hoods called three Gunas (Sathwa, Rajas and Thamas). With the help of Sword of Realization, one should destroy the hoods of Serpent and capture the treasure. Study of Sastras and gaining absolulte knowledge will be helpful for this act.

Sivoham

Please download full discourse from below link

http://www.4shared.com/mp3/31YYGIQnce/Feb-12-2016-VC-301-302.html

Saturday, February 6, 2016

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 296-300 - FEB-05-2016

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Padhartha Niroopanam continues..

Sloka 296:

Therefore, reject your identification with this mass of flesh and with the ego or the subtle body of which are the imaginations of the intellect. By realizing your own Self, which is nothing but Absolute Knowledge which cannot be denied in the three periods of time (Bootham, Bhavi and Varthanam) that will lead you to attain Supreme Peace.

Sloka 297:

Renounce your identification with family, lineage, name, form and order in life that attributes of the body which is like a foul corpse. So too, renounce the work and experience qualities of subtle body and then become the essence of Absolute Bliss.

AHAMKARA NINDHA ( Condemnation of the Ego)

Sloka 298:

Those who reject Ego attain liberation easily. Ego is the first and foremost reason for continues birth and death cycle. Unless Vasansas are killed Ego will not vanish.

Sloka 299:

As long as there is even a slight identification with the wicked ego, there cannot be even a talk of liberation.

Sloka 300:

He/She who is liberated from his Ego attains his/her true nature (untainted, infinite, ever blissful and Self-effulgent) like the moon freed from eclipse.

Sivoham

Please download full discourse from below link.

http://www.4shared.com/mp3/jxAQdmJMba/Feb-05-2016-VC-295-299.html




VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 291-294 - JAN-22-2016

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Sloka 291:

Everything is illusion and reflection except Self. Reject this body and images and consider you are That Brahman.

Sloka 292:

In every level this universe is impermanent. All three states (Jagrath, Swapna & Sushupthi) are untruth. Even the Ahamkara (ego) is impermanent. One should cease identifying with the false body. I am nothing but non dual, Absolute knowledge and bliss itself.

Sloka 293:

AHAM PADARTHA NIROOPANAM (The perceived I factor...false)

The Objective world is unreal, neither is the Ego real for it is seen to be fleeting. Everything is unreal due to its momentary state. The absolute Brahman is witnessing everything from Ego to body. The Self (real I) is experiencing and witnessing everything and you are That.

Sloka 294:

The realized soul (Prathyagathma) knowing everything instantly, at the same time it maintain changeless and doubtless state. That Eternal bliss realizing all states such as Jagrath, Swapna and Sushuptha stages and its beginning and end.

Sivoham

Please download full discourse from below link.


http://www.4shared.com/mp3/MiXx-iI1ba/Jan-22-2016-VC-291-294.html

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 289-290 - JAN-15-2016

Om Namasivaya Nama

Sloka 289:

To become Self-luminous Brahman, one should reject macrocosm / Brahmandam and microcosm / Pindandam. Only due to the divine consciousness our three bodies viz. Sthoola, Sookhma and Para are functioning (Physical, Subtle and Casual). Be absolute itself to become liberated.

Sloka 290:

We are identifying ourselves with physical body. We are not body, we are the Atman itself. The whole universe is only a reflection in our mind. The reason for that is we exists in Atman.

Sivoham

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http://www.4shared.com/mp3/P-Ktbgrgce/Jan-15-2016-VC-289-290.html

Friday, January 15, 2016

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 286-288 - JAN-08-2016

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Sloka 286:

Unawareness and concern for worldly things will distract seeker from achieving goal. Never forget about Atman even for a second.

Sloka 287:

Note that, this body has come from the impurities of parents.therefore, keeping this in mind, assert your divine Brahmic nature and realize the fulfillment of your life.

Sloka 288:

Merge the finite ego (Jeeva) in the infinite Supreme Self through meditating.

Note: Acharya promoted all his divine students to Sage hood. After learning and practicing 287 slokas, i am sure one will definitely converted in to Sage-hood.

Sivoham

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http://www.4shared.com/mp3/KUchIBcFba/Jan-08-2016-VC-286-288.html

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 281-285 - JAN-01-2016

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Sloka 281:

Whatever learned and understood from Upanishad and own experience that "your own Self to be the "Self-in-all", deny entirely your Superimposition, even when a slight trace appears.

Sloka 282:

Your concentration should be; continuously involve in the contemplation of Brahman, that will help to deny superimposition.

Sloka 283:

Strengthen your identification with Brahman, because you are That (Thathwam Asi). To help in deny superimposition.

Sloka 284:

With vigilance and concentration deny superimposition.

Sloka 285:
 
As long as, even a dream like perception of the world of objects and of the experiencing ego (Jeeva) persists, continuously deny imposition. Jeeva and Jagat / Subject and Object - Relationship.

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Sivoham


http://www.4shared.com/mp3/C30YxizSce/Jan-01-2016-VC-281-285.html

Saturday, January 9, 2016

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 278-280 - DEC-25-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

End Superimposition and the way continued...

Sloka 278:

Thamo Guna destroyed by Rajas and Sathwa, thereafter Sathwa also destroyed by "Self Purification" therefore deny superimposition.

Sloka 279:

Prarabdha is nourishing this body. Moreover, Vasanaas are reason for this body. Therefore, deny superimposition.

Sloka 280:

I am not the Jeeva, I am Supreme Brahman itself, thus eliminate all Non-Self. Therefore, deny superimposition.

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Sivoham

http://www.4shared.com/mp3/bZwkebV3ba/Dec-25-2015-VC-278-280__1_.html

Saturday, December 19, 2015

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 275-277 - DEC-18-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

GIVE UP VASANAS continued

Sloka 275:

Constant establishment in the Self, the Atman manifests all by itself.

Sloka 276:

When the mind get established within the subjective Self  to that extent it leaves its desires for the object of the world. When all such desires completely ends, the realization of Self is possible.

Sloka 277:

END OF SUPERIMPOSITION AND WHAT IT MEANS: (ADHYAASA-NIRAASA:)

Being ever fixed own his own Self, the meditator's mind ends then there is a complete cessation/end of Vasanas.Therefore negate entirely your Superimposition.

Sivoham

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http://www.4shared.com/mp3/5b69w8ESba/Dec-18-2015-VC-275-277.html

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 272-274 - DEC-11-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

GIVE UP VASANAS continued.

Sloka 272:

These three type of desires (Deha vasana, Loka vasana & Sasthra vasana) will bind him/her down to Samsar. Those who free from them will attain liberation.

Sloka 273:

The captivating natural fragrance object will loose its good aroma due to the contact of odor objects, Just a water wash may not be sufficient to remove the odor. Some hard wash such as scrubbing may be required to remove bad smell. Like wise some vasanaas to be removed only by hard discrimination act.

Sloka 274:

Because of Vasanas, the human personality get defeat after defeat. The fragrance of the Supreme Self is like sandle wood is covered by the dust of un-ending vaasanas deeply ingrained in the mind. This is being regained through self inquiries and absolute knowledge.

Sivoham

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http://www.4shared.com/mp3/eBd-knF5ba/Dec-11-2015-VC-272-274.html

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 267-271 - DEC-04-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

GIVE UP VASANAS:

Sloka 267:

Book knowledge will not help in giving up Vasanas. Giving up Vasanas alone takes one to liberation (Mukthi). Duality has to be eradicated (Doer and Enjoyer) to overcome Vasanas because Vasanas are very powerful. This Universe is nothing but full of Vasanaas.

Sloka 268:

The sense of I and My is main obstacles The ego within the physical structure is 'I' and the extension of "I" projected in to the world of objects is called "My". Therefore kill superimposition for better realization which is nothing but identification with his own Self.

Sloka 269:

The Self within is to be known as the Witness of the intellect and its thought. One must realize his/her inner most Self.

Sloka 270:

Leaving one's involvement with social formalities (Loka-Anuvartham), beautifying the body (Sareera-Anuvartham) and un-necessary study of Sasthras (Sasthraa-Anuvartham) will banish the superimposition which has crept up on the Self.

Sloka 271:

People cannot attain Realization due to the above three Anuvarthams being obstacle.

Sivoham

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http://www.4shared.com/mp3/N2c5AD09ce/Dec-04-2015-VC-267-271.html

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 262-266 - NOV-27-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

AIDS TO MEDITATION continued:

Sloka 262:

Due to delusion of the perceiver, though the Supreme Reality is one yet it appears as many. Such trick of the mind is called illusion. So please keep this in mind while on meditation because you are That.

Sloka 263:

Brahman is continuous existence-knowledge-bliss which is Infinite and Immutable. Therefore, please keep this in mind while on meditation because you are That.

Sloka 264:

One must meditate with the intellect in one's one heart on the Truth. By such a direct experience reach the state of Realization of the Self.

Sloka 265:

In the cause-effect bundle, realizing knowledge-absolute free from ignorance and its effects which help to merge universe in to Brahman.

Sloka 266:

In this way, upon realizing Brahman, one will not enter the mother's womb again.

Sivoham

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http://www.4shared.com/mp3/1fPGoSiRce/Nov-27-2015-VC-262-266.html

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 259-261 - NOV-20-2015


Om Namasivaya Nama:

AIDS TO MEDITATION continued

Sloka 259:

Brahman is free from all distinctions and indivisible. Please keep this in your mind while on meditation because you are That.

Sloka 260:

Brahman is independent and distinct from cause and effect. Please keep this in your mind while on meditation because you are That.

Sloka 261:

Brahman is Supreme, eternal, infinite and free from Maya. Please keep this in your mind while on meditation because you are That.

Sivoham

Please down load full discourse from below link.

http://www.4shared.com/mp3/Qyf6HF3Fce/Nov-20-2015-VC259-261.html

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 257-258 - NOV-13-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama

AIDS TO MEDITATION continued.

Sloka 257:

The Brahman has no comparison although it is the Gross as well Subtle. The reason for all substratum. Please keep this in your mind while meditation, because you are that Brahman.

Sloka 258:

The Brahman is changeless and the cause for creation (Srushti), maintenance (Sthithi) and dissolution (Samhara) of Universe. So please keep this in your mind while meditation, because you are that Brahman.

Sivoham

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http://www.4shared.com/mp3/Gpeuee6Oce/Nov-13-2015-VC257-258.html

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 253-256 - NOV-06-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

ATTITUDE IN MEDITATION continued:

Sloka 253:

A thing perceived in delusion, disappears in discrimination when its substratum is seen.

Sloka 254:

AIDS TO MEDITATION:

You are Brahman (Thathwam Asi) in other words beyond everything in terms of Manasa, Vacha & Karmana, keep this in mind while meditation and you are that Brahman itself.

Sloka 255:

The Supreme Brahman is pure mass of Consciousness, a beginning less entity. Keep this in mind while on your meditation and you are that Brahman itself.

Sloka 256:

Brahman is untouched by Six waves of Sorrows (They are: Kshupthi/Hunger, Paasam/Thurst, Sokam/Resulvion/Sudden Reaction for objects producing sorrows, Moham/Delusory fascination for pleasurable objects, Jara/Old age and Mruthyu/Death)

Please click below link to download full discourse:

Sivoham

http://www.4shared.com/mp3/eduNP4oYce/Nov-06-2015-VC253-256.html

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 250-252 - OCT-30-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Sloka 250:

Attitude in Meditation:

Atman is like space which can never be described. The world is only perception. The Atman is self existent.

Sloka 251:

The entire universe is comes out of Brahman is Brahman alone and nothing other than Brahman.

Sloka 252:

The waking world is real only because of ignorance of Self. Once awaken everything seen, heard and experienced become nothing.

Please download full discourse from below link.

Sivoham.

http://www.4shared.com/mp3/rppPBvV-ce/Oct-30-2015-VC250-252.html

Friday, December 11, 2015

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 246-249 - OCT-23-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Sloka 246:

I am not the Body, the Body is mine, I am not the Mind, the Mind is mine. What remains is Brahman alone.

Sloka 247:

One must reason by a combined process of both Jeeva and Iswara (Maya), In other words, neither total rejection nor total retention should be applied for a balanced thinking to understand Jeeva and Iswara.

Sloka 248-249

A wisdom person should give up contradictory elements on both sides and recognise the identity of Iswara and Jeeva, Wherever and whenever needed add, delete or modify to understand the real stance.

Please download full discourse from below link.

Sivoham

http://www.4shared.com/mp3/MKX154G2ba/Oct-23-2015-VC246-249.html

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 246 - OCT-16-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Sloka 246:

Not this Not this is what Upanishad says, why because neither the Gross nor the Subtle are real. One must reasoning the subjective world to realize the truth between Jeeva and Iswara.

Please download from below link to hear full discourse.

Sivoham

http://www.4shared.com/mp3/-TIfCz2-ce/Oct-16-2015-VC246mp3.html

Saturday, October 10, 2015

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 244 - 245 - OCT-09-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama

Sloka 244:

When the two super impositions were eliminated (Jeeva = Panchakosa and Iswara = Maya), neither Iswara nor Jeeva remain. Imagination of individuals creates duality. The reality remain Brahman alone.

Sloka 245:

The scriptures (Brihadaranyakopanishad) recommend strict removal of super imposed imaginations by saying "Not this, Not this"..Experience the reality by direct realization of Brahman.

Sivoham

Please download full discourse from below link.

http://www.4shared.com/mp3/B_7kMEosce/Oct-08-2015.html



Saturday, October 3, 2015

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 243 - 243 - OCT-02-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Continuation of Maha Vakhyam:

Sloka 243:

Conditioning (Upadhi) is a threat & hurdle for God realization. In fact this conditioning is reflected in Jeeva (Individual) as well Iswara (Jagath). For Jeeva - 5 Kosas and for Iswara it is Maya/Mahat.

Sivoham:

Please download full discourse from below link.

http://www.4shared.com/mp3/o3P1_pKOba/Oct-02-2015.html