Taittiriya Upanishad

  ===================================================================================== Wednesday 19, Aug. 2026. 18:30. The Essence of the Aitareya and Taittiriya Upanishads - 4.1. -  Chapter 4: Cosmology-1. Swami Krishnananda. ===================================================================================== Now this is, in a different way, the subject of the Taittiriya Upanishad also, wherein we are given a cosmological treatment of the entire bondage of the soul, and the process of the liberation of the soul from this bondage. As the Aitareya told us that the one Atman alone was, nothing else external to the Atman existed, it became the many as the Universal and entered into it, and projected itself as the various divinities, became the jivas, had these experiences, etc., so does the Taittiriya Upanishad tell us. The original being is satyam, jnanam, anantam; or we may say satyam, jnanam, anandam—(satchidananda), where there is a simultaneous experience of everything, no...

Chinmaya Mission: With hearts united in devotion and the air resonating with sacred Vedic chants, the Hanuman Havan celebration at Chinmaya Mission Portland was a truly uplifting and blessed occasion. Devotees and families gathered in prayer and reverence as offerings were made into the sacred fire, invoking the grace and blessings of Lord Hanuman, the embodiment of strength, humility, unwavering devotion, and selfless service. The divine atmosphere fostered a profound sense of peace, unity, and spiritual joy, reminding us of the timeless values that Hanumanji inspires in our lives. Through collective prayers and heartfelt participation, the celebration became a beautiful expression of faith and community. A heartfelt gratitude to all the devotees, volunteers, and well-wishers whose dedication and seva made this sacred event so memorable. May Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda’s vision continue to inspire us, and may Mahaveer Hanuman bless all with courage, wisdom, and steadfast devotio...

Chinmaya Mission : The annual Balavihar camp took place from April 23rd to April 29th, 2023, at Chinmaya Sandeepany in Chokkahalli, Bengaluru. Under the divine presence of Omkareshwara and the 45 ft Ganesha statue, nearly 100 children participated in the camp. Titled "5G Network for Life," the camp focused on the 5 G's: Geeta, Govinda, Guru, Gyan, and Grace! The Camp Acharyas included Swami Gahanananda,  Swami Dattapadananda, and Swami Krutatmananda. The children were divided into 8 groups named after famous Rishis. The camp featured sessions on Vedic Chanting, theme talks, workshops, Stotrams & Bhajans, stories, games, and even talks by the children themselves. Workshops played a crucial role in reinforcing the concepts, where the children showcased their understanding through various activities. They were also given creative and challenging worksheets based on the book "Game of Life." The camp song, "5G Network for Life - the very best network for lif...

========================================================================= Tuesday,  09 May,  2023. 06:20. Chapter 3: Ishvara and Jiva-4. ======================================================================== Thus, the god or the divinity came afterwards; the function came first, so that the controlling principle of even the divinities was co-extensive with the existence of the Universal Being Himself. The gods were not independent, but were dependent on the Total from which they were projected. The gods were not the controllers; rather, they were controlled by the forces that worked integrally behind them, which arose from the total being of the Universal Virat. But now, what has happened is that when the divinities entered the human body, there was a reversal of the whole process. The human functions correspond to the universal functions in the same way as the functions in a reflected image correspond to the functions in the original that is reflected. Or, to give another e...

========================================================================= Thursday, April 27,  2023. 07:00. Chapter 3: Ishvara and Jiva-3. ========================================================================= Now the metaphor continues. The Great Being projected a bull before them and said, “Here is the abode for you. This is the body for you. You enter this body and satisfy your hunger and your thirst.” The divinities looked at the bull and said, “This is not suitable. This is not a proper abode for us.” Then He projected a horse. They looked at the body of the horse and concluded that the horse, too, was not a proper body for real satisfaction. Then He projected a human body. “This is correct,” they said. “We want this body only,” and they entered it. The Aitareya Upanishad is very precise. It does not go into long details of the evolutionary process of the individual body. But certain other Upanishads, such as the Maitrayani for instance, give us hints of there having been a...