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Saturday, June 13, 2015

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 203 to 206 - JUN 12-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Sloka 203:

Right discrimination between Self and Not-Self a must. One must strive to realize that.

Sloka 204:

Atman manifest clearly when the impurities have been removed.

Sloka 205:

We are preoccupied with many wrong things and illusions, therefore only when unreal disappears from us then one can realize that Self alone exists.

Sloka 206:

Due to above reasons, now it is clear that the Intellectual Sheath cannot be Supreme Self although it is more closer to Supreme Self.

Vignanamaya Kosa Chapter completed.

Sivoham

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Saturday, June 6, 2015

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 197 to 202 - JUN 05-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Self-Knowledge gives liberation continued...


Sloka 197:

The Jeeva-hood can exists only as long as the delusion lasts. Just like the rope is mistaken to be a snake.

Sloka 198:

Avidhya and its effects are said to be beginningless, but we may think it has beginning, whereas when Vidhya rise the Avidhya (illusion) get destroyed and it will become non existent.

Sloka 199:

Just like dreams are destroyed on waking up. In the dreams it was there but as soon as the awareness rise in us (waking up) immediately the dreams ceases. It is known as former non-existence (Pragbava according to Nyaya Sastra). In other words, even though Avidya is beginning less it dis-appears when Vidhya arise in us.

Sloka 200:

Although it is beginning less "former non-existence" is found to have an end, like wise the Jeeva-hood (Jeevathma, Jeevan etc,,) imagined to be in the Athman through its super imposed attribute of intellect.

Sloka 201:

The relation between Atman and the intellect is due to the false knowledge (effect of Avidhya).

Sloka 202:

The super-impositions will cease to function when the real knowledge arise. Realization of the identity of the Soul (jeeva-hood) and Brahman is the right knowledge (Samyak Jnana).

Sivoham

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http://www.4shared.com/mp3/UzwoPtgMce/Jun-05-2015.html


VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 195 to 196 - MAY 29-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Self Knowledge gives liberation continued...


Sloka 195:

The Self which is un-attached, formless and without activity. Therefore, there can be no connection with the world of objects other than delusion just like the color of the sky (blueness!).

Sloka 196:

The Jeeva-hood of the Atman is simply a witness. The unreal Jeeva-hood will ceases to exist ones the delusion had been lifted. So, remove delusion and see the reality.

Sivoham

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http://www.4shared.com/mp3/5oBu_WN7ce/May-29-2015.html



Saturday, May 23, 2015

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 192 to 194 - MAY 22-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Moksho-paya: (What is Liberation and how to achieve)

After hearing so much about Self and Non Self, the seeker (Sishya) post a humble question to his Master. Next 2 slokas are about his question for clarification.

Sloka: 192

Sishya Uvacha (The Disciple asked!)

How can you say the beginning less can have an end since the Supreme Self has come to consider as the Jeeva (Life) since both have no beginning nor end in other words the Jeeva-hood of the Self must not have an end too. Therefore where is the question of liberation for Self? Please clarify.

Sloka 193:

Therefore, there is no end for the Supreme-self that reflect as Jeeva-hood (Jeeva Bhavathwam) at the same time no end for the transmigration of the Jeeva too. If this is true, then where is the question of liberation for whom?

Realization of Self: (Self Knowledge gives Liberation:)

Guru Uvacha (Guru Said)

Sloka 194:

O learned one, listen to me carefully and i will remove the confusion within you. Delusion cannot be accepted as facts, therefore once delusion disappears the reality will be understood. Supreme Self never had the Jeeva-hood, because everything Supreme Self itself. Due to the delusory misconception, imaginations were created by individual and got in to the net of confusion.

Sivoham

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http://www.4shared.com/mp3/Axa2StlNba/May-22-2014.html




VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 190 to 191 - MAY 15-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Athma Sangatha (Un-attached) continued.

Sloka 190:

The Atman (Self) exists in everything, however due to association with limited intellect it identify itself differently like the mud and mud pot.

Sloka 191:

Even though the Supreme Self is by itself naturally perfect and ever unchanging due to its relationship with the super-impositions, It assumes the characteristics of these super-impositions and act.

Sivoham

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http://www.4shared.com/mp3/7LLDfjv9ba/May-15-2015.html

Saturday, May 9, 2015

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 188 to 189 - MAY 08-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Sloka 188:

Identifying with the attributes of the order of life, duties and functions that actually belongs to the body but it considers them as its own,  Even though Vignaanamaya Kosa is extremely radiant due to its nearness to Supreme (Paramathma) Self, when it identifies with it suffers transmigration through delusion and no escape from the birth cycle. Therefore it looses the status to be a Self/Athma.

Self Unattached (Athma Asangaadh)

Sloka 189:

The Self is nothing but knowledge absolute, shines within in the Pranaas in heart as Koodathan (Immutable)  and it become the doer and experiencer! because of its superimposition on Vignaanamaya Kosa (intellectual sheath).

Sivoham.

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http://www.4shared.com/mp3/GghB11hkce/May-08-2015.html





Friday, May 8, 2015

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 185 to 187 - MAY 01-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Vignaanamaya Kosa (Intellect Sheath):

Sloka 185:

The Intellectual Sheath is a modification of Prakruthi (Nature - that is constantly roaming and changing) due to its reflection of light of Chith. It is endowed with function of knowledge and sense organs also identified with body therefore it can't be a Soul!

Sloka 186:

Ego/Jeeva "I" is beginning-less. Both doer and experiencer are the two main substitute/characteristics of Jeeva. Therefore through these acts, the I-ness is spreading across all activities of human in relative plane. Such Jeeva does everything as per its vasanas (past deeds) and experience the results.

Sloka 187:

All ups and downs, birth and death are due to these vasanas enjoyed through this intellectual sheath.

Sivoham

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http://www.4shared.com/mp3/PgmiNaG2ba/May-01-2015.html

Saturday, April 25, 2015

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 179 to 184 - APR 24-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Manomaya Kosa continued..

Sloka 179:

Mind alone is responsible for bondage of superimposition. Due to Rajas and Thamas one lacks discrimination, this causes misery of life.

Sloka 180:

Mind is considered to be Avidhya (illusion/un-real) by sages just like the wind is reason for accumulating clouds as well disperse.

Sloka 181:

Mind must be diligently purified by one who seeks liberation.

Sloka 182:

One must root out his/her attachments for sense objects and renounce all actions with a faith in Truth and also hear vedanthik advises to get rid of Rajas.

Sloka 183:

The mental sheath cannot be the supreme Self either for it has a beginning and an end, modification, pain as well suffering etc unlike Supreme Brahman.

Sivoham

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http://www.4shared.com/mp3/P9f1PEzxce/Apr-24-2015.html

Saturday, April 18, 2015

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 175 to 178 - APR 18-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Manomaya Kosam continued...

Sloka 175:

An intelligent seeker of liberation should enrich Viveka (discrimination) and Vairagya (dispassion) to make the mind pure which is the cause for liberation.

Sloka 176:

A huge Tiger called Mind is prowls in the thick jungles of sense pleasure, virtuous people should stay away from entering such forests.

Sloka 177:

The mind continuously promote and experience the experiencer, therefore mind is discriminating everything in this universe.

Sloka 178:

Jeeva is unattached to everything and ever shining bliss, however the same Jeeva was tied with three ropes called Sareera (Body), Prana (life force) and Indriyas (Senses organs) which causes the Jeeva to identify as I and Mine.

Sivoham

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http://www.4shared.com/mp3/-OMWCKy0ba/Apr-17-2015.html

Saturday, April 11, 2015

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 172 to 174 - APR 03-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Part of Manomaya Kosam

Sloka 172:

Mind is responsible for bondage as well liberation just like the wind gathers clouds as well scatters them.

Sloka 173:

Mind creates the attachment for the body and its sense organs at a later stage the same mind create distaste on the body and senses and liberate.

Sloka 174:

Mind causes bondage due to the support of Rajas and Thamas. When the Rajas and Thamas start disappearing from one's life it automatically push the life into liberation.

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Sivoham

http://www.4shared.com/mp3/0w1eurTcce/Apr-10-2015.html

Saturday, April 4, 2015

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 169 to 171 - APR 03-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Manomaya Kisam continued.

Sloka 169:

Mind is Ignorance (Avidya). Mind creates bondage and liberation. The whole world is imagination of mind.

Sloka 170:

Everything is a projection of the mind even during dream stage.

Sloka 171:

The world of changes created by mind, therefore, no objective reality exists.

Sivoham

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Saturday, March 28, 2015

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 165 to 168 - MAR 27-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Praana-Maya Kosa: (Vital Air Sheath):

Sloka: 165:

Prana along with Five organs of action (Karmendriyas) constitute Pranamaya Kosa. Due to the presence of Pranamaya Kosa the body involve in activities.

Sloka 166:

The Pranamaya Kosa is not Self since it is dependent of Self itself and it is only a modification of Air.

Manomaya Kosa : (Mental Sheath):

Sloka 167:

It is the five organs of perception (Jgnanedriyas) and mind makes Manomaya Kosa, which is the sole cause for I and Mine and also make names and forms.

Sloka 168:

The Five Sense Organs act as priest of conducting Yagna/Homa who will feed the fuel of numerous desires in to the Manomaya Kosa which is the sacrificial fire. The flame raise up during the time is what our desire-full world. One should burn it off all desires within this mind itself.

In other words one sheath is superior to other and getting more closer to Self but none of these Self!

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Sivoham

http://www.4shared.com/mp3/9zqiSAwzba/Mar-27-2015.html


VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 162 to 164 - MAR 20-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Sloka 162:

There is no liberation for man who posses mere book knowledge unless he give up the identification of body and sense organs since they are un-real.

Sloka 163:

One should not identify himself with the body just like how he/she will not identify themselves with their shadow or dream body.

Sloka 164:

Once the identification of body as Athma is removed from the mind, there is no chance of re-birth again.

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Sivoham


http://www.4shared.com/mp3/lUIsy_yKce/Mar-20-2015.html

Saturday, March 14, 2015

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 160 to 161 - MAR 13-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Sloka 160:

A foolish man think "I am the body", a book knowledge man thinks Body and Jeeva (life), whereas a realized sage thinks "I am Brahman". This was taught in 3 different school of though (philosophies) by great gurus known as "Dwaitham by Sri Madhvacharya (1238-1317 BC/CE), Visishtaa-dwaitham by Sri Ramanujacharya (1017-1137 BC/CE) and Adwaitham by Sri Adi Sankara Bhagawath Padar (788-820 AD).

Sloka 161:

Cease to identify yourself with this body and identify yourself with Absolute Brahman and attain Supreme Peace for ever.


Sivoham

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http://www.4shared.com/mp3/Q7m7CMZvba/Mar-13-2015.html

Saturday, March 7, 2015

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 157 to 159 - MAR 06-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Sloka 157:

The man of discrimination knows that the Self is not this body and it is unique and Parama Chaithanyam.

Sloka 158:

The Atman is enduring reality and it only witness activities of the body..

Sloka 159:

Only fools will consider this body as Atman, those who think deep will identify that the man's real nature is Supreme Truth and pure consciousness itself.

Sivoham

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http://www.4shared.com/mp3/vG0vWii7ce/Mar-06-2015.html

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 155 to 156 - FEB 27-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Sloka 155:

Before birth it does not exist as well after death, whereas it lasts only for a short period. Since the change is constant how can this body the Self.

Sloka 156:

This body made up of organs cannot be the Self. However the body is required to realize the Self.

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Sivoham

http://www.4shared.com/mp3/LUXthO3Wba/Feb-27-2015.html



Saturday, February 21, 2015

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 153 to 154 - FEB 20-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Sloka 153:

He who reaches the Self and merges with it is the liberated one. In other words search like a painter who uses Munja Grass. All sense objects should be carefully handled to derive at the core actionless Atma.

Sloka 154:

Acharya explains in depth by each Sheath (Kosa), to begin with Annamaya Kosa (Food Sheath).

Body can't be Self-existing because it depends on food and pure air (Prana). The physical body represents Food and Prana. It is made up of 7 dhathus (by products of Pancha-bhoothas) due to which it can't be pure like Athma.

Please download full discourse from the this link.

Sivoham

http://www.4shared.com/mp3/UxqXbYWpce/Feb-20-2015.html

Saturday, February 14, 2015

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 151 to 152 - FEB 13-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Sloka 151:

When all five Sheaths are negated the Self bliss is realized.

Sloka 152:

The wise man who is well versed in Sasthra and participant of Sathsang can differentiate Athma and Anathma and he is the only one can enjoy the bliss continuously.


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Sivoham

http://www.4shared.com/mp3/nEMxV1Rlba/Feb-13-2015.html

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 149 to 150 - FEB 06-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Sloka 149:

Five Sheaths are created or produced the Divine Power itself but sometime it also appears to be the hindrance for Self Realization just like the moss cover pure water.

Sloka 150:

When the moss is removed the same pure water can quench the thirst of individual, therefore indulge in senses are the most dangerous which causes the growth of moss, whereas the inside deep water it pure like our Athma and moss like our senses.

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Sivoham

http://www.4shared.com/mp3/WZy8K9fjba/Feb-06-2015.html

Saturday, January 31, 2015

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 147 to 148 - JAN 30-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:


Atman & Anatman Discrimination Revealed:

Sloka 147:

Bondage can't be erased from life without a dedicated, discriminative and sharp intellect by the grace of God.

Sloka 148:

Know-er of Vedas follow Swadharma that lead to purification of mind, when the mind is purified one can realize Brahman/Self.

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Sivoham

http://www.4shared.com/mp3/ZDdllwktba/Jan-30-2015.html

Saturday, January 24, 2015

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 145 to 146 - JAN 23-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Bondage in Action - Influencing - Samsara Vruksha

Sloka 145:

Life is like a Vruksha (Tree), to start from seed (ignorance) to producing fruits (Result of Karma) and an individual Jeeva being the bird who eats the Karma Result.

Sloka 146:

Ignorance can be removed only by Self inquiries. Ignorance is the cause for sorrows which is an endless being Avidya.

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Sivoham

http://www.4shared.com/mp3/Yn1Czh-Mce/Jan-23-2015.html


VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 143 to 144 - JAN 16-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

The Big Powers : Agitating and Veiling (Thamo and Rajo Gunas).

Sloka 143:

The Atman is screened off by the utter ignorance like the cloud hinder Sun light and to make life difficult the Vikshepa Sakthi (Rajas) bring more sadness.

Sloka 144:

Man's bondage keep increasing due to the power of Thomo and Rajas gunas which force them to be the victim of birth and death life cycle.

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Sivoham
http://www.4shared.com/mp3/dPFOvwpwba/Jan-16-2015.html


Saturday, January 17, 2015

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 141 to 142 - JAN 09-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Bondage / Samsara Bandham explained:

Sloka 141:
Many at times, an individual's Self knowledge is being swallowed by the Shark of delusion (Thamas) supported by Rajas guna. Even one get a chance to listen to a noble person's advise on Self and reality he/she may not have made use of his advise due to Rajas/Thmas effects. Only through Viveka one can escape from this bondage.

Sloka 142:

Sun's rays creates cloud whereas the same cloud hinder to light of Sun, like wise the Ego arisen our of Self but due to the Rajas/Thamas power it covers the reality.


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Sivoham


Monday, January 5, 2015

Nice Story with good philosopy

Dear Friends

Today, i received an email narrating this good morale story. I thought sharing this story will generate brother/sister hood among us. Kindly note i am not the author of this story therefore i the full credit goes to the real author. Thanks for reading. Email dated 05-1-2015.

In an ancient temple, a number of pigeons lived happily on roof top. When the renovation of the temple began for the annual temple feast the pigeons relocated themselves to a Church nearby. The existing pigeons in the Church accommodated the new comers very well.

Christmas was nearing and the Church was given a face lift. All the pigeons had to move out and look for another place.
 
They were fortunate to find a place in a Mosque nearby. The pigeons in the Mosque welcomed them happily. It was Ramadan time and the Mosque was repainted. All the pigeons now came to the same ancient temple.

One day the pigeons on top found some communal clashes below in a market square. The baby pigeon asked the mother pigeon "Who are these people ".

The mother replied; they are "Human beings". The baby asked, "but why are they fighting with each other". The mother said "These human beings going to temple are called 'Hindus' and the people going to Church are called 'Christians' and the people going to Mosque are called 'Muslims'.

The Baby pigeon asked, "why is it so? Look, when we were in the Temple we were called Pigeons, when we were in the church we were called Pigeons and when we were in the Mosque, we were called Pigeons. Similarly they should be called just 'Human beings' wherever they go".

The mother Pigeon said, 'You and me and our Pigeon friends have experienced God and that's why we are living here in a highly elevated place peacefully. These people are yet to experience God. Hence they are living below us and fighting and killing each other".

Saturday, January 3, 2015

VIVEKACHUDAMANI TAMIL DISCOURSE : CHAPTER 1 - SLOKA 139 & 140 - JAN 02-2015

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Happy New Year to all.

Sloka 139: The Self (Athma) is being covered by the Avarana Sakthi of Thamo Guna just like Rahu hindering during the time of Solar eclipse. Even though the Athma is ever shining and without a second.

Sloka 140: Thamas and Rajas together bind a person and crucify to create mis-understanding that the not-Self is the Self and ruin the life.

Kindly download from the below link.

Sivoham

http://www.4shared.com/mp3/lhZF_jkrce/Jan-02-2015.html