Gita Jnana Yajna by Pujya Swamini Sampannanda
Pujya Swamini Sampannananda of Malleswaram centre conducted a Gita Jnana Yajna in Kannada from 8th to 14th October, 2017 at Sri Vijneshwara Temple, BTM. The Yajna was inaugurated by Sri C A Satyanarayana, president of the temple.
Pujya Swamini Sampannananda introduced the text as one revealing our true nature as explained by the Lord Himself who is the embodiment of our true Self. She reminded that our real nature and that of the Lord is the same. All desires are propelled due to mixture of the three Gunas – Satwa, Rajas and Tamas. It is the Avarana and Vikshepa power of Maya through ignorance that leads to the misapprehension of reality. True knowledge is possible only through total surrender to the Lord, Guru and Scriptures. But those who seek happiness from the external world are trapped by the power of Maya and are sucked in the wheel of karma. Once this concept is understood it becomes easy to comprehend the essence of the Self where there is no room for duality with all differences between Jiva, Jagat and Ishwara disappearing.
The Yajna was well attended.
Gita Jnana Yajna by Pujya Brn Vasumana Chaitanya
Pujya Brn Vasumana Chaitanya of Shivamogga centre conducted a Gita Jnana Yajna in English from 22nd to 28th Oct, 2017 at Deenabandhu Temple, Indiranagar taking the Traits of a Sthitaprajna from Bhagavad Gita Chapter – 2. The Yajna was inaugurated by Dr. Vikram, Senior Vice President, Samsung Research Division.
Pujya Vasumanji explained that a Sthitaprajna or Jeevanmukta is a person who has through right knowledge, wisdom and practice attained liberation during his lifetime itself with a clear understanding that there is no bondage and the delusion of ‘I’ and ‘Mine’ is false with only the Self-remaining. They are able to relinquish all ripples of desire and are not perturbed by the dualities in life. Man’s downfall commences with brooding on objects of senses that develop attachment and desire. An enlightened Master can see the world as it is with a vigilant mind ever alert never getting disturbed and attracted as the desirer in Him has been completely destroyed through self-analysis. He ever remains peaceful rooted in Brahman spreading joy and peace in society.
The Yajna was well attended.
Gita Jayanti Celebrations
The month-long Gita Jayanti celebration was set to motion by Pujya Swamini Samatananda of Sripaadakshetra centre through a Satsang – “Glory of Guru” in Kannada on Sunday, 29th October, 2017 at Sri Shirdi Sai Mandir, Tyagarajanagar.
Pujya Samatanandaji gave a detailed synopsis of the Guru Parampara commencing with Lord Shiva who as Lord Dakshinamurthy imparted the profound knowledge to the sages depicting the great Truth that peace of mind has to be attained by looking inwards and not running after the impermanent worldly objects. Only when we transcend the body, mind and intellect through sadhanas like puja, bhajan, japa, dhyana, tapas, etc., ignorance is destroyed with dropping of all attachments and delusion paving way for a clear understanding that ‘I’ am not the body but the all-pervading everlasting “Jyoti” illumining the entire universe.
Pujya Samatamma highlighted the life led by several saints like Samartha Ramdas, Shirdi Sai Baba, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Swami Chinmayananda and others who tried to transform the devotees through their very lives which serve as a source of inspiration to entire humanity.
The Satsang was very well attended.
KARTIKA MASA SATSANG by Pujya Swami Brahmananda
Pujya Swami Brahmananda conducted the annual Kartika Masa Satsang in Sripaadakshetra, J P Nagar on Sunday, 22nd October, 2017 highlighting the significance of Dusserah and Kartika Masa. Explaining the significance of worshipping Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati, Pujya Swamiji explained that Durga destroys our Tamas, Lakshmi our Rajas and Saraswati helps in understanding that even Satwa needs to be transcended to realise the true knowledge. It is only a mature mind that can look upon the external world of names and forms with equanimity with the firm understanding that real happiness does not lie in them but is experienced by our own calm mind. When we pray with a serene mind the Lord blesses and we derive courage to work towards achieving our goals. The Lord never hesitates to bestow what we sincerely seek as His nature is only to give in abundance. It is up to us to seek positive qualities and peace of mind which is the only way to purge all wicked tendencies.
The Satsang was well attended with devotees from all parts of Bengaluru participating. Rudrabhisheka, special Kartika Masa Alankara and Bhajans by Devi Group preceded Pujya Swamiji’s Satsang.
