# Aham Brahmaasmi Foundation®

> (A Unit of Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri)


## Posts

- [From Devi Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/from-devi-aparadha-kshamapana-stotram/): Sri Bhagavatpada’s profound words from Devi Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram assure us that our unwavering faith is a sanctuary of solace, offering all peace amidst life’s storms.O Mother, I know neither Your mantras nor yantras, nor do I understand the art of offering praise. I am unaware of how to invoke You through Dhyana, or how to sing hymns in Your honor. I do not know Your sacred gestures, postures, or even how to cry out for You. Yet, one thing I know for certain: following You, even with all my imperfections, will bring relief from all suffering.न मन्त्रं नो यन्त्रं […]
- [Jagadguru Explaining about Offering to Bhagavan](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/jagadguru-explaining-about-offering-to-bhagavan/): Vidhushekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji : यत्करोषि यदश्नासि यज्जुहोषि ददासि यत्। यत्तपस्यसि कौन्तेय तत्कुरुष्व मदर्पणम्।।9.27।।(#Gita) Whatever you do,whatever you eat,whatever you offer as a sacrifice,whatever you give,whatever penance you do,offer it to Me. Some immediately question “What do I get if I offer everything to the Lord?”. Even in the worldly sense, when a citizen having a precious item in his possession offers it to the ruler of the land, he gets rewarded. Likewise, offering unto the Lord fetches us manifold benefits in the path of welfare. Our offering does not bring about any change for the Lord. It is for our […]
- [words of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamiji](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/words-of-jagadguru-shankaracharya-sri-sri-abhinava-vidyatirtha-mahaswamiji/): #MustRead Jivanmukta, which reveals profound insights into the nature of self-realization. HH was not only guided by the Enlightened Master Jagadguru Sri Chandrasekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji but by saakshath Ishwara himself(refer to the previous post) : ‘Amanaska Yoga’ is a state of mind wherein no thoughts appear. Normally, we dwell on different objects. If keenly watched, it would appear that the thoughts occur continuously in the mind, but in fact, there will be a gap between each thought. The Atma Chaitanya will clearly shine when there is the absence of even a single thought. People do not note the perception of […]
- [Worldly responsibilities and the Spiritual path](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/worldly-responsibilities-and-the-spiritual-path/): Should one forsake worldly responsibilities and pursue only the spiritual path? Hear Sringeri Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji’s insights from a recent Anugraha Bhashanam It is extremely important to follow a spiritual path and worship the Bhagawan in order to attain fulfilment and meaning in one’s life. In his Lakshmi Narasimha Pancharatna Stotra, Bhagavadpāda Ādi Shankarāchārya says – चेतोभृङ्ग भ्रमसि वृथा भवमरुभूमौ विरसायां भज भज लक्ष्मीनरसिंहानघपदसरसिजमकरन्दम् || Here, the mind is compared to a bee (भृङ्ग). A bee goes in search of flowers in order to enjoy the taste of nectar (मकरन्द). However, here, the bee is going to […]
- [The Power of Noble Virtues](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/the-power-of-noble-virtues/): 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐚 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐓𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐣𝐢 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐲: Some people are jealous and bitter towards noble persons and inclined to abuse them. Such abuse, however, will not in any way harm the noble persons.Jealous people cannot become great. But they feel they are in no way inferior to the noble persons and that the latter are ordinary. They go about giving expression to this feeling. It is only the result of haughtiness. For example, the sun gives light to the whole world. Can anybody be jealous of this attribute, or […]
- [Beyond Duality: Vedic Wisdom and the Cycle of Life](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/beyond-duality-vedic-wisdom-and-the-cycle-of-life/): यत्र प्रयोजनं स्यात्प्रतिपादयति श्रुतिस्तदेवासौ । (स्वात्मनिरूपणम्) “Veda propounds as established truth only that which has value (for man).” Value can be either an end in itself or a means to an end. The highest aim and ultimate goal of life hold the greatest value for a person. Therefore, attaining or preserving this ultimate goal can be seen as the cosmic purpose of Bhagawan. Is the highest value one which is “ever in the making,” or one which is ever present, ever permanent? This is the question of questions in philosophic inquiry. Sanatana Dharma has always faced challenges from other beliefs […]
- [Sannidhanam about Bhakti towards Guru](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/sannidhanam-about-bhakti-towards-guru/): 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐣𝐢 has always reminded us during the discourses that “Learning is an endless journey. Even after completing their studies, a shishya (disciple) should never feel that they have learned all their Guru possesses. He should never entertain the feeling that he has learnt everything that the Guru knows, and that he is no longer less than him. It could be factually true that the student has put in a lot of effort and has learnt as much as what the Guru knows. But he should never develop the feeling that he is at par with […]
- [𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗨𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/%f0%9d%97%98%f0%9d%98%85%f0%9d%98%81%f0%9d%97%b2%f0%9d%97%bb%f0%9d%97%b1-%f0%9d%97%9b%f0%9d%97%b2%f0%9d%97%b9%f0%9d%97%bd-%f0%9d%97%a8%f0%9d%97%bb%f0%9d%97%b0%f0%9d%97%bc%f0%9d%97%bb%f0%9d%97%b1/): 𝗝𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗴𝘂𝗿𝘂 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗮 𝗦𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗱 𝗕𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶 𝗧𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗮𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 Man has a lot to learn from nature. Plants, trees, and animals around him silently convey valuable lessons. For instance, animals such as cows and buffalo, do not hit back even if they are subjected to severe hardship. They patiently bear it. They do not ask anybody for food. If we give, they eat. They use as food even things discarded by us. In return, they give us milk, from which we get curd, butter, and ghee also. In the Mahabharata, we note that though Duryodhana had harassed Yudhishthira, it was Yudhishthira who saved […]
- [The various forms of God](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/the-various-forms-of-god/): Jagadguru #SriSri #VidhushekaraBharati Mahaswamiji We must never forget that in reality,God is only one, though He assumes various forms such as those of Shiva Vishnu Devi etcTill a person masters numbers, he needs aids like fingers, papercalculator and the like. However, once he is proficient he needs no external aid & results simply flash in his mind. A person who has not yet gained spiritual maturity cannot offer worship or meditate on the The formless #Bhagawan(Brahman). #Rishis out of their compassion for the spiritual growth liberation of Humans have given vivid descriptions of the many forms of the same Bhagawan. The Lord says […]
- [From the book 'The Gita Reveals'](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/from-the-book-the-gita-reveals/): based on facets of #BhagavadGita as explained by Jagadguru Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji: From the newly released book The Gita Reveals based on facets of #BhagavadGita as explained by Jagadguru Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji: How can I make my daily life revolve around Bhagawan ? यत्करोषि यदश्नासि यज्जुहोषि ददासि यत्। यत्तपस्यसि कौन्तेय तत्कुरुष्व मदर्पणम्।। (Whatever you do, whatever you eat, whatever you offer as a sacrifice, whatever you give away, whatever penance you do, offer it to Me.) It is along these lines that Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya has also said in शिवमानसपूजा आत्मा त्वं गिरिजा मतिः सहचराः […]
- [Golden Words from Jagadguru](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/golden-words-from-jagadguru/): Sringeri Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidhushekara Bharathi Mahaswamigal People come to us with a lot of anxiety asking “What sin have I committed that I am suffering so much ? As far as I Know I have been righteous in my Dharmic duties & devoted to the Lord, my friends who are opposite of me in this regard seem to be more happier than me!” Our ‘Samadhana’ to them is in two parts, firstly, due to accumulated merits in their past lives, your friends may be having a good time now without any difficulties, however as they are neglecting their Dharmic […]
- [Why adhering to Dharma is of utmost importance](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/why-adhering-to-dharma-is-of-utmost-importance/): Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji Adherence to #Dharma laid down in the #Shastras is the means to happiness in this world and the next. Adherence to Dharma is not difficult if one has the proper bent of mind. When asked about the performance of Sandhya Vandanam, an excuse is given that one is unable to find time as he has to rush to the office. If you have the bent of mind to perform Sandhya Vandanam, why can you not wake up a bit early and find time for it? This is due to the lack of Shraddha. Such being the negligence […]
- [Carrying our professional Duties are paramount](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/carrying-our-professional-duties-are-paramount/): ‘Pain to oneself and pleasure to others’ is far better than ‘Pleasure to oneself and Pain to others’ Jagadguru Sri Sri Chandrashekara Bharathi Mahaswamigal Sri Jagadguru insisted that for a person professional duties were paramount over any other thing. Once an advocate refused to entertain a client as his case would have denied him the opportunity of listening to the discourses of Sri Jagadguru. But the client was insistent. Having come to know of the situation, Sri Jagadguru told the advocate that it was not proper for him to deny his services to the client who had immense faith in […]
- [The compassion of Mahatmas](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/the-compassion-of-mahatmas/): Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji The Mahatmas are ever-calm and compassionate and bring about the welfare of all, like the fresh season of spring – शान्ता महान्तो निवसन्ति सन्तः वसन्तवल्लोकहितं चरन्तः. Once fingers in the hand had an argument as to who is superior, with each one putting forth its importance. Thumb: Without me, none of the other fingers can function properly. Index finger: I command all people. Middle finger: I am at the centre and am the tallest. Ring finger: I am the most wealthy! All rings reach me first. Finally the little finger said, “I have no […]
- [Jagadguru's Golden Words on Dharma](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/jagadgurus-golden-words-on-dharma/): Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamijii People may be classified as Astikas and Nastikas. An Astika has faith in the existence of God, Dharma, reincarnation, and the Vedas. One who has neither of these beliefs is classified a Nastika. A Nastika cannot easily be taught. Even a man who is completely ignorant can be taught. One who knows everything can also be told. But a Nastika is one who is like a man with half-baked knowledge. अज्ञः सुखमाराध्यः सुखतरमाराध्यते विशेषज्ञः ।ज्ञानलवदुर्विदगधं ब्रह्मापि नरं न रञ्जयति ॥ The Shruti (Veda) says – पुण्यो ह वै पुण्यः कर्मणा भवति पापः पापेन […]
- [𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗿𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗲](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/%f0%9d%97%97%f0%9d%97%bc%f0%9d%98%84%f0%9d%97%bf%f0%9d%98%86-%f0%9d%97%ae%f0%9d%97%bb%f0%9d%97%b1-%f0%9d%97%a6%f0%9d%97%b6%f0%9d%97%b4%f0%9d%97%bb%f0%9d%97%b6%f0%9d%97%b3%f0%9d%97%b6%f0%9d%97%b0/): 𝗝𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗴𝘂𝗿𝘂 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗮 𝗦𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗱 𝗔𝗯𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝘆𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗮𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 Devotee: The expenses of marriages rise sky-high if dowry is involved. Many parents suffer as a result. What is Acharyal’s view about dowry? Acharya; Dowry is not sanctioned by the śāstra-s. Kanyā-dāna (gift of a girl) itself is a great gift. No dowry is necessary to make that gift complete. The śāstra-s say that kanyā-dāna can be done even during the impurity period of one year after the death of the girl’s father. From this, one can understand how worthy that gift is. The practice of accepting dowry has arisen only because of greed. […]
- [Faith indeed reigns Supreme!](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/faith-indeed-reigns-supreme/): Ray of wisdom by Jagadguru Sri Sri Chandrashekara Bharati Mahaswamiji Faith indeed reigns Supreme! Ray of wisdom by #Jagadguru #SriSri #Chandrashekara Bharathi Mahaswamigal : People approached Sri Jagadguru most of the time seeking relief from incurable diseases. Sri Jagadguru would prescribe some religious rite or ask them to do the Japa of a particular mantra. But He always insisted that the person had to have perfect faith in what was done. Once a gentleman came with a disease which had not been cured with different types of medicine. Sri Jagadguru initiated him into a mantra and asked him to do the Japa for the […]
- [A real Friend](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/a-real-friend/): 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐚 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐓𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐣𝐢 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐚 A man of virtue is a friend indeed. He is wedded to other’s happiness. He never thinks of harm to others The second quality is that he appreciates the good, the virtues of the other man. In every person, in everything, there is both good and bad. The difference is only in the degree, or in magnitude. There is a saying: दृष्टं किमपि लोकेऽस्मिन् न निर्दोषं न निर्गुणम्। व्यावृणुध्वमतो दोषान् विवृणध्वं गुणान् बुधाः।। (The world is full of things that are neither perfect nor completely bad. Wise people look for the […]
- [A Clean, Pure Mind Reflects God](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/a-clean-pure-mind-reflects-god/): 𝗝𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗴𝘂𝗿𝘂 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗮 𝗦𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗱 𝗕𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶 𝗧𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗮𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗺𝗶ji God knows everything. He is everywhere. He is beyond change, creation, destruction, time, and causation. He is eternal. A staunch devotee, such as Prahlada, sees Him everywhere. God also does not disappear from the mind of such a person. Bhagavan says in the Gita: यो मां पश्यति सर्वत्र सर्वं च मयि पश्यति । तस्याहं न प्रणश्यामि स च मे न प्रणश्यति ॥ yo mām paśayati sarvatra sarvam ca mayi paśyati | tasyāham na praņaśyāmi sa ca me na pranaśyati || But nowadays some people ask: “If God is everywhere, why is His glory not […]
- [The journey to freedom begins with ethical living](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/the-journey-to-freedom-begins-with-ethical-living/): The journey to freedom begins with ethical living Since man is endowed with the intelligence to take up or leave actions, he can analyze sin and merit, shun wrong acts and perform good ones. The sastras have prescribed karmas like taking baths in the sea, going on pilgrimages, etc., only for human beings. Does a tiger have a sacred dip in the sea? Or does it get punished by the king for harming other beings? No. Only man has do’s and dont’s. If a man has been punished appropriately for his crime by the king, he does not have to […]
- [No salvation for ingratitide](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/no-salvation-for-ingratitide/): – 𝗝𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗴𝘂𝗿𝘂 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗮 𝗦𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗱 𝗕𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶 𝗧𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗮𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 Man keeps committing a variety of sins. There is, according to our Sastras, redemption (प्रायश्चित्त) from all of them except ingratitude. Ingratitude means doing harm to people, forgetting the help rendered by them. Nobody should commit such a sin. There is a story in the Mahabharata relating to this subject. Once, in olden times, there was a Brahmana who wanted to earn money. He joined some merchants who were going to a distant place in search of wealth. While crossing a jungle, they were confronted by a mad elephant. It charged at them […]
- [Adi Shankaracharya - the greatest teacher the world has ever seen](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/adi-shankaracharya-the-greatest-teacher-the-world-has-ever-seen/): Adi Shankaracharya is universally respected and recognized as the greatest teacher the world has ever seen. There was no match for him and there will never be.” – Jagadguru Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji “Mahatmas, Acharyas, and Realised Souls, preach for the benefit of mankind. They want all-round happiness in the world. They have no selfish motive or any personal axe to grind. By themselves, they are a contented lot, have no worldly desires whatsoever and are always an embodiment of peace, immersed in ardent devotion of God. To see a happy and prosperous world, is their life’s ambition; their […]
- [Jagadguru Shankaracharya](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/jagadguru-shankaracharya/): #Jagadguru #Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji: Our country’s standing in the world is unique because Dharma is it’s life force and because it is the source of the highest good,the ultimate goal of all knowledge–the #Upanishadic philosophy of #Advaita. Today, many foreigners seek the shores of India because of these very reasons. Some even pray the Lord to grant a birth in this holy land. When this is the case, would it not be a matter of shame if Indians do not realize the importance of the land, and fail to act in accordance to Dharma or strive to understand the essence […]
- [The Knowledge of the Self](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/the-knowledge-of-the-self/): Jagadguru #Shankaracharya #SriSri Vidhushekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji In this world, man endears himself to various objects and pursuits. When man thinks that something can give him happiness, he desires it. The desire for happiness itself is independent of any other desire. That is why Sukha or happiness is defined as the object of desire that is independent of all other desires – इतरेच्छानधीन-इच्छाविषयत्वम्. While everyone desires objects to be happy, the desire for happiness itself is never questioned. No one asks “Why do you want to be happy?”. This desire for happiness for one’s own self arises because one’s own self […]
- [Limit Desires and Cultivate Contentment](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/limit-desires-and-cultivate-contentment/): 𝗝𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗴𝘂𝗿𝘂 𝗦𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗱 𝗕𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶 𝗧𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗮𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 The desire for a happy life is natural in man. It is to experience happiness that he makes all efforts. If however, in spite of possessing all comforts, he entertains desire after desire, he will lose all happiness. Contentment is the true reason for man’s happiness. If man does not get contented, he will not be satisfied even if he gets all the things in the world. All possessions in the world will not be sufficient to satiate the greed of even a single man. यत् पृथिव्याम् व्रीहियवं हिरण्यं पशव: स्त्रिय: ।एकस्यापि न पर्याप्तं तदित्यतितृषं […]
- [Jagadguru #Shankaracharya on Happiness](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/jagadguru-shankaracharya-on-happiness/): Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji In this world, man endears himself to various objects and pursuits. When man thinks that something can give him happiness, he desires it. The desire for happiness itself is independent of any other desire. That is why Sukha or happiness is defined as the object of desire that is independent of all other desires – इतरेच्छानधीन-इच्छाविषयत्वम्. While everyone desires objects to be happy, the desire for happiness itself is never questioned. No one asks “Why do you want to be happy?”. This desire for happiness for one’s own self arises because one’s own self is […]
- [Earlier people had so much faith in the Shastras](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/earlier-people-had-so-much-faith-in-the-shastras/): Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji: Earlier people had so much faith in the Shastras that they never questioned as to what material benefit would ensue out of Vedic studies. They studied the Vedas and Shastras considering it as their duty “ब्राह्मणेन निष्कारणं षडङ्गो वेदोऽध्येयो ज्ञेयश्च”.Sri Apastamba Rishi has explained that a Brahmachari must be a Tapasvi (one who lives in accordance to Niyamas or rules laid down during the time of Upanayana, such as being devoted to the teacher, not sleeping during the day etc.), a Riju (one whose thoughts, words and deeds are in conformance with each […]
- [Quoting Upanishads & Vairagya Shatakam of Bhartruhari](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/quoting-upanishads-vairagya-shatakam-of-bhartruhari/): Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidhushekara Bharati Mahaswamiji The entire body with its sense organs must be used by us well to secure Shreyas (higher good). The Katha #Upanishad strikes a comparison that our body is equivalent to a chariot with the Jeevatman being the traveller, driven by the charioteer of the intellect using the rein of the mind the horses of our senses – आत्मानं रथिनं विद्धि शरीरं रथमेव तु ।बुद्धिं तु सारथिं . . . One who has regulated his mind through the wisdom of the intellect will eventually be lead to the summum bonum – the supreme state of the All-Pervasive […]
- [A powerful message](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/a-powerful-message/): from Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam A powerful message from #Jagadguru #SriSri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam driving home a complex concept with a very simple illustration : Once a man found a job and began to work sincerely and earned the goodwill of his employer. His employer over time was pleased with him. Once the employer had to attend to some work but was unable to go; so knowing that the man is capable, the employer deputed this man in his place. Eventually finding that the man remained loyal and dutiful, the employer made the man his legal successor to all that he […]
- [The scriptures advise about food](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/the-scriptures-advise-about-food/): A Glimpse from the life of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji The scriptures advise, “One should always revere food and one should eat it without finding fault with it. On seeing it, one should feel happy and pleased and should accept it with prayer and salutation.” People who were blessed to be around His Holiness Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji during His pre-Sannyasa days admiringly recall His reverential attitude towards food. Even as a child, He would not waste His food. He would even advise His classmates and friends to worship food as it formed the […]
- [Actionable advice from the Master!](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/actionable-advice-from-the-master/): “Sense objects are not the source of happiness. It is a mistake to think that they are. Were an object intrinsically a source of joy to a person, he ought not to ever find it to be a pain. However, it is well known that objects are sometimes liked and sometimes disliked. For instance, to a person who develops severe nausea during a meal, the very dishes he found delectable appear to be unappealing and a burden to consume. How can an object intrinsically be a source of happiness to a person when, though remaining just the same, it is […]
- [करुणामृतसरिदीशं - an ocean of mercy](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/%e0%a4%95%e0%a4%b0%e0%a5%81%e0%a4%a3%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%ae%e0%a5%83%e0%a4%a4%e0%a4%b8%e0%a4%b0%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%a6%e0%a5%80%e0%a4%b6%e0%a4%82-an-ocean-of-mercy/): Jagadguru Sri Sri Chandrashekara Bharathi Mahaswamiji Scriptures describe that all animals develop a friendly attitude towards a Jeevanmukta. Sri Jagadguru was an illustration for this. The math elephant once became wild, not allowing anyone near, and refused food for a few days. Sri Jagadguru was in antarmukha state then. Few days had passed when He came out of the samadhi state. He heard its shouts then and immediately approached it, not minding the warnings of the attendants. The elephant allowed Sri Jagadguru to come near to the astonishment of all. It calmed down when touched by Sri Jagadguru and thrust […]
- [What is the greatest wealth](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/what-is-the-greatest-wealth-2/): – Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji We must develop faith in Ishwara and strive to win His grace since that is the greatest wealth. It is, in fact, ridiculous to treat anything else as wealth and falsely believe that it will bring us happiness Adi Shankara Bhagavatpada, while talking about this lack of discrimination in people, advises ‘Just as camphor vanishes will these material objects disappear in the course of time.’ What you now consider your own will not come to you and at the time of need. When your body has lost all its strength, when your entire […]
- [Three important qualities for a Spiritual aspirant](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/three-important-qualities-for-a-spiritual-aspirant/): #Jagadguru #SriSri Vidhushekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji on Three important qualities for a #Spiritual #aspirant The first is Astikyam-firm faith in the Vedic tenets. The Kathopanishad states that one devoid of Astikyam would attach more importance to materialistic possessions,would believe not in the existence of other worlds, would remain unaware of साम्परायः – the means to spiritual welfare – and end up remaining in the cycle of Samsara–न साम्परायः प्रतिभाति बालं प्रमाद्यन्तं वित्तमोहेन मूढम्अयं लोको नास्ति पर इति मानी पुनः पुनर्वशमापद्यते मे॥ The second quality that is essential for anyone in the spiritual path is Vairagya or dispassion. Someone once asked “I […]
- [A powerful message from Jagadguru](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/a-powerful-message-from-jagadguru/): A powerful message from Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam driving home a complex concept with a very simple illustration Once a man found a job and began to work sincerely and earned the goodwill of his employer. His employer over time was pleased with him. Once the employer had to attend to some work but was unable to go; so knowing that the man is capable, the employer deputed this man in his place. Eventually finding that the man remained loyal and dutiful, the employer made the man his legal successor to all that he owned. In a similar […]
- [Importance of Sanskrit](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/importance-of-sanskrit/): 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐚 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐓𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐣𝐢 Sanskrit is the mother of all our languages. It would therefore be a great mistake if we were to ignore Sanskrit or develop a feeling of disregard towards it. We should have utmost devotion, respect and love towards Sanskrit. All our ancient knowledge and wisdom was originally documented in Sanskrit. #Ramayana was first written in Sanskrit by Maharshi #Valmiki. Later, it was rewritten in various other languages. #Bhagavadgita was delivered by Lord Krishna and was first written in Sanskrit by #Veda #Vyasa. Only later was it translated into other languages. Therefore, Sanskrit is […]
- [From Vedantic Enquiry to Supreme Bliss](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/from-vedantic-enquiry-to-supreme-bliss/): 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐒𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 Vivekachudamani – 47th Shloka: वेदान्तार्थविचारेण जायते ज्ञानमुत्तमम् ।तेनात्यन्तिकसंसारदुःखनाशो भवत्यनु ॥ ४७ ॥ vedāntārthavicāreṇa jāyate jñānamuttamam |tenātyantikasaṁsaraduḥkhanāṥo bhavatyanu || The supreme wisdom arises from inquiry into the meaning of the Vedānta texts. Following it arises the complete destruction of the sorrow of samsāra. vedāntāḥ: the Upanişads which are at the end of the Vedas; their meanings Vedāntārthāḥ. vicāra: of the Vedātārthas; vicāreṇa; nirṇayānukūla-mānasa-vyāpāreṇa: by the mental process conducive to determination. The Supreme Reality is eternal purity, intelligence and freedom. It is free of all differences of like kind, of different kind and of internal differences. It […]
- [Mahavakya - 'Aham Brahmasmi' and its significance](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/mahavakya-aham-brahmasmi-and-its-significance/): Jagadguru Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji The yogi surcharged with the mental resolution of ‘Aham Brahmasmi’ achieves the true aim of life–liberation,he attains fulfillment by jnanAmrita. ‘Even as he is silent, all that he does is to radiate enlightenment by dispelling doubts that are engendered in the mind of the seekers after truth. He has no duties but his presence is a benediction. He may choose to do nothing but a beam of light emerges from his frame and drives out the darkness of ignorance around him.’
- [Most Important Benefits of Adi Shankara's Teachings in Daily Life](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/most-important-benefits-of-adi-shankaras-teachings-in-daily-life/): – 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐣𝐢 “Bhagavatpada’s teachings encompass a wide array of guidance for navigating life’s challenges. In the face of life’s myriad difficulties, they offer solutions to every problem we encounter. Furthermore, by delving into his teachings, we gain insight into the root causes of our struggles, enabling us to prevent their recurrence. Ultimately, Adi Shankara’s teachings equip us with the knowledge to lead lives devoid of future hardships. These are the three pre-eminent benefits of Adi Shankara’s teachings. His upadeshas are of immense value and benefit, and we should therefore make them a part and parcel […]
- [Sanskrit is a live Language](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/sanskrit-is-a-live-language/): Words of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji in 1983 #Sanskrit was called a Dead #language long back & #Jagadguru #Shankaracharya #SriSri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji had refuted the same masterfully as below way back in 1983! The same counter is valid even today… No wonder the wise say that The words of Sages never age ! Three objections are raised by people against the study of Sanskrit. The first is, “Sanskrit is a dead language”. Those who say so deserve to be questioned whether they regard Sanskrit as “dead” because it is not spoken universally or because no one uses it. If a language is considered […]
- [Narasimha Vana](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/narasimha-vana/): On the 112th Aradhana of “𝐀𝐛𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐚 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐚” 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟑𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐒𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐛𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐚 𝐍𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐡𝐚 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐣𝐢 let us read about His longing for a quiet life dedicated to austerities & spiritual practice. The Jagadguru, as we know, always wanted to immerse Himself in tapas. This desire became increasingly intense after His return to Sringeri from the second tour. He felt that He should do tapas in a secluded place free from public disturbance. He set up a hermitage on the southern banks of the Tunga River, carving out a space amidst the woods. In early 1898, the Guru […]
- [What is the greatest wealth](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/what-is-the-greatest-wealth/): Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji We must develop faith in Ishwara and strive to win His grace, since that is the greatest wealth. It is, in fact, ridiculous to treat anything else as wealth and falsely believe that it will bring us happiness Adi Shankara Bhagavatpada, while talking about this lack of discrimination in people, advises ‘Just as camphor vanishes will these material objects disappear in the course of time.’ What you now consider your own will not come to your and at the time of need. When your body has lost all its strength, when your entire […]
- [Selfishness is the only sin and the only source of death](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/selfishness-is-the-only-sin-and-the-only-source-of-death/): Selfishness is the only sin and the only source of death and when that is overcome there is no sin and no death The jīva, as long as it maintains its individuality, is endowed with two faculties which are known as buddhi and prāṇa and of which all the powers possessed by it are only varieties. Buddhi stands for the principle of conscious life and prāṇa, for the principle of non-conscious life. We see, hear, touch, taste, and smell. We possess motor activity as a result of volitional impulse. All this is the result of our possessing buddhi. Again we […]
- [Preaching and Practising](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/preach-practice/): Sri Adi Shankaracharya Bhagavatpada has emphasized everyone must have steadfast devotion to God, shed pride and unwarranted desires, and cultivate the attitude of compassion. It would be wrong to expect to follow these teachings when one does not practice it himself. The Jagadguru pointed out many in the present days, unfortunately, are examples of the saying, “स्वयं नष्टः, परान् नाशयति” (one who has wrought doom upon himself, and then brings doom to others). The Jagadguru stated that one must instead strive to be an example of the saying, “स्वयं तीर्णः परांस्तारयति” (one who has crossed the ocean of Samsaara thus […]
- [Ray of wisdom](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/ray-of-wisdom/): by Sringeri Jagadguru Sri Sri Chandrashekara Bharathi Mahaswamiji Sri Jagadguru never accepted excuses for not performing one’s duty, especially the Nityakarmas and adhyayana. Once an advocate who had struggled hard to get educated and achieve success in life, pleaded ignorance of Sanskrit for not having studied any book on religion or philosophy. Sri Jagadguru pointed out how he had travelled from a remote village to different distant places to secure degrees to qualify for the profession weathering great difficulties. Even while he sought worldly knowledge himself at great pains, he expected a teacher to come to him to teach Sanskrit. […]
- [A state of oneness with the Self](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/a-state-of-oneness-with-the-self/): 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐚 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐓𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐣𝐢 – A state of oneness with the Self, where all distinctions dissolve, and true bliss is attained . . . “The Bliss experienced by the Mind, purified of all dross from the practice of Trance and fixed in the Atman, cannot be adequately described in words, but can be comprehended only by the Inner Sense acting by itself.” (Maitrayaniya Upanishad) Once upon a time, Rishi Kaca, rising from Trance with a cheerful Mind, spoke thus, in words bubbling with emotion: “What shall I do, where shall I go, what shall I take and […]
- [Three major Paths of spiritual life from Bhagavad Gita](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/three-major-paths-of-spiritual-life-from-bhagavad-gita/): 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐝 𝐆𝐢𝐭𝐚 – 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚, 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐭𝐢, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐲𝐨𝐠𝐚. These distinct paths must not be considered mutually exclusive: in fact, they cross very often and finally merge. Each person has special characteristics and a dominant feature: in one it is intellect, in another it is activity, and in a third, feelings. So it is possible for a person, at the outset, to feel attracted to one path or another. This is only the first phase in spiritual life. We possess all three of these faculties, and whilst we may agree that […]
- [A MustRead on Dhyana Meditation](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/a-mustread-on-dhyana-meditation/): उपासनं च यथाशास्त्रं तुल्यप्रत्ययसन्ततिरसङ्कीर्णा च अतत्प्रत्ययैः शास्त्रोक्तालम्बनविषया च (तैत्तिरीयोपनिषद्भाष्यम्) Upasana, meditation, is an unbroken and uniform flow of knowledge in accordance with shastra. There should be no knowledge of anything apart from the object of meditation. The object of meditation must be in accordance with shastra. The word meditation stands for incessant remembrance of a sacred object. Even this is to be according to a Shastri injunction. The holy object meditated upon should also be known by Shastra. These meditations are taught in #Shandilya vidya, #Dahara vidya, #Upakosala vidya etc. in the #Upanishads. For any seeker it is difficult to concentrate and meditate upon the attributeless Brahman. […]
- [Doer and non-doer: unveilling the paradox](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/doer-and-non-doer-unveilling-the-paradox/): 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐣𝐢 Once a gentleman from Bengal, aware of the eminence and enlightenment of 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐣𝐢, arrived at Sringeri. Surprised, perhaps disappointed, to witness His Holiness rigorously performing morning ablutions and later worshipping the Divine Mother in Sri Chakra Yantra. Expecting perpetual deep Samadhi, he struggled to align his notion of a seer revelling in contemplation of the Formless Absolute with the observed ritualistic precision and devoted image worship. Seeking resolution, he expressed his dilemma to His Holiness. He asked in a general way “If a person has Atmic realisation as propounded […]
- [Jagadguru's composition of Bhagavan Murugan](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/jagadgurus-composition-of-bhagavan-murugan/): 𝐇𝐲𝐦𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐓𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐣𝐢 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐧: सुब्रह्मण्यं सदा वन्दे चिन्तितसकलेष्टदानदीक्षं तम् । दुष्टदैत्यविनाशनं देवसेनानायकं दीनरक्षणतत्परं दयापारावारम् ॥ भवभीतिनिवारणं भवानीप्रियतनयं भुक्तिमुक्तिफलप्रदं भारतीतीर्थसेवितम् ॥ I always salute Lord Subrahmanya, the adored son of Goddess Bhavani and the beloved of Devasena. He is an adept at fulfilling all desires, is the destroyer of demons, is always intent on protecting the afflicted and is an ocean of mercy. He destroys the fear of Samsara, bestows both Bhukti (worldly well-being) and Mukti (liberation from transmigration) and is worshipped by Sri Bharathi Theertha. Join our WhatsApp Channel (content differs): https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAMDyF8V0trHeYwwn19 #vedanta #Shankaracharyas […]
- [To realise God within ourselves...](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/to-realise-god-within-ourselves/): Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidhushekhara BharatiSannidhanam In today’s Anugraha Sandesha #Jagadguru #SriSri Vidhushekara Bharathi Mahaswamiji gave a splendid illustration to help understand a common doubt among seekers “How can I, a limited personality be the almighty?”, Imagine a scenario where a person possesses invaluable antiques,but lives hand to mouth. It is not that he doesn’t have a ton of wealth but it is just that he doesn’t know the actual value of the things in his possession out of ‘ignorance’! Similarly we are indeed that ‘Supreme Being’ just that we are ignorant of this fact!#Vedanta #Sringeri #Shankaracharya #SanatanaDharma
- [Speciality of Dharmanushthana](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/speciality-of-dharmanushthana/): Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji: There was a time when people refused to go after objects or prosperity if it came in the way of their observing Dharma. There have been instances in the past when the king sent for scholars while they were engaged in Anushtanam, they used to send the king’s emissary back saying that they would come only after finishing their Anushtanam. When such a scholar once went to the king after finishing his Anushthanam, the king expressed that he was made to wait for an hour. The scholar replied, “My Anushtana is for the […]
- [Suffering and Joy - Reasons unfold](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/suffering-and-joy-reasons-unfold/): People may be classified as Astikas and Nastikas. An Astika has faith in the existence of God, Dharma, reincarnation, and the Vedas. One who has neither of these beliefs is classified a Nastika. A Nastika cannot easily be taught. Even a man who is completely ignorant can be taught. One who knows everything can also be told. But a Nastika is one who is like a man with half-baked knowledge. अज्ञः सुखमाराध्यः सुखतरमाराध्यते विशेषज्ञः ।ज्ञानलवदुर्विदगधं ब्रह्मापि नरं न रञ्जयति ॥ The Shruti (Veda) says – पुण्यो ह वै पुण्यः कर्मणा भवति पापः पापेन । – one attains joy by performing […]
- [The Ultimate Offering to Bhagawan](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/the-ultimate-offering-to-bhagawan/): Import of an Anugraha Bhashanam by 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐚 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐓𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐣𝐢: Traditionally, worshipping Bhagawan and receiving His Grace has been upheld as the ultimate aspiration for millennia. It is our responsibility to keep up that tradition. Shankara Bhagavatpada elucidated on the worship of Ishwara. When visiting a temple, we typically bring offerings. But what is the most suitable offering to Bhagavan? Bhagavatpada’s prayer to Ishwara provides an intriguing answer. “What can I offer You, O Lord? What do I possess that You do not already have?” Offering gold or money is redundant, as Bhagavan possesses all wealth. Even […]
- [Dharma - Cause of Pleasure and Pain](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/dharma-cause-of-pleasure-and-pain/): Jagadguru Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji #Jagadguru #SriSri #BharatiTirtha Mahaswamiji: #Dharma that is adhered to,protects while that overridden causes our downfall. धर्म एव हतो हन्ति धर्मो रक्षति रक्षितः ।तस्माद्धर्मो न हन्तव्यः मानो धर्मो हतोऽवाधीत् ॥ Over time,people have failed to recognize this,resorting to deceit to earn (उदरनिमित्तं बहुकृतवेशः).They err forgetting the fact that #Ishwara is ever present in one’s own heart as a witness.Others dismiss adherence to Dharma as they feel that one cannot rise in life if one keeps sticking to the Dharmic path by always speaking the truth. The Shastras address this and state that one who resorts to Adharma, Anyaya and Asatya might (temporarily) […]
- [Cultivating the Spiritual Path](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/cultivating-the-spiritual-path/): 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐣𝐢 𝐨𝐧 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 “The first is Astikyam – firm faith in the Vedic tenets. The Kathopanishad states that one devoid of Astikyam would attach more importance to materialistic possessions, would believe not in the existence of other worlds, would remain unaware of साम्परायः – the means to spiritual welfare – and end up remaining in the cycle of Samsara– न साम्परायः प्रतिभाति बालं प्रमाद्यन्तं वित्तमोहेन मूढम् अयं लोको नास्ति पर इति मानी पुनः पुनर्वशमापद्यते मे॥ The second quality that is essential for anyone in the spiritual path is Vairagya or dispassion. Someone once asked […]
- [Sharadamba Dhyana Shlokas](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/sharadamba-dhyana-shlokas/): श्रीशङ्कराचार्यसंसेविताङ्घ्रिं श्रीशृङ्गगिर्याख्यपुर्यां वसन्तीम् ।श्रीवाग्विभूत्यादिदानप्रवीणां श्रीभारतीतीर्थहृत्पद्मवासाम् ॥ (From शारदाम्बा-गीतम् by Jagadguru Sri Mahasannidhanam) Her divine feet are worshipped by Sri Shankaracharya; She resides in the city of Sringeri; She is an adept at granting the boon of eloquent speech; She dwells in the heart of Sri Bharathi Theertha.
- [The names from the Lalitha Sahasranama lead us towards righteous living](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/the-names-from-the-lalitha-sahasranama-lead-us-towards-righteous-living/): 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐣𝐢 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 In the Lalita Sahasranāma (Thousand Names of Goddess Lalita), there are two names – nijagṅārūpanigamā (निजाज्ञारुपनिगमा) and puṇyāpuṇyaphalapradā (पुण्यापुण्यफलप्रदा). On careful analysis, these two names provide us with complete insight into dharma-adharma (i.e., righteous and non-righteous deeds), and the consequences thereof. Nigama means shastras. These shastras are nijagṅārūpa, i.e., the quintessence of the Devi’s command. This implies that whatever directions are given in the shastras about how to conduct our lives, are the commandments given by the Goddess Lalita herself. Likewise, […]
- [Surrender to God is the cure for all ills](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/surrender-to-god-is-the-cure-for-all-ills/): 𝗝𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗴𝘂𝗿𝘂 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗮 𝗦𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗱 𝗕𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶 𝗧𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗮𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 It is correct for man to always aspire for securing his own welfare and to undertake efforts accordingly. However, because whenever something that is not to his liking happens, man suffers mentally. Most people nowadays call this depression, anxiety, hypertension and so on. If we just analyze it, we can realize that there is no real cause for such suffering. This world, the activities engaged in it, and their results – none of these are lasting. Joy & suffering come and go, and are not permanent. Birth, death, production, destruction, suffering and loss – […]
- [Do not delight in others' defects](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/do-not-delight-in-others-defects/): 𝗝𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗴𝘂𝗿𝘂 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗮 𝗦𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗱 𝗕𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶 𝗧𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗮𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗺𝗶ji It is not possible for a man to be deemed completely perfect. It would in fact be possible to point out some deficiency or the other. However, some people find interest in talking about the defects found in others and waste their time. Slandering even becomes their second nature. They ridicule people if their limbs or appearance are not perfect. Some people do not respect elders at all, without realizing that the mind of the elderly is soft like a sponge and should not be hurt. If one is lacking in education or hails […]
- [7 Core Principles of Vedanta](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/7-core-principles-of-vedanta/): – ‘𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝’ 𝐛𝐲 𝐀𝐝𝐢 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐚 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐩𝐚𝐝𝐚 1. The eternal, impersonal Brahman is the only Absolute reality. 2. Contrary to misconceptions, Bhagavatpada never considered the world unreal. In fact, he distinguished Vedanta from Buddhist (Yogachara) ideas that negate the world’s existence. 3. The phenomenon of the universe is due to the power called Maya, (माया) by which that Absolute, without undergoing any change in or by itself, appears to us as an ever-changing succession of phenomena conditioned by time and space. 4. Owing to Avidya, we see diversity where there is unity and many where there is one. 5. The human […]
- [Shambor murti charati bhuvane Shankaracharya roopaa..](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/shambor-murti-charati-bhuvane-shankaracharya-roopaa/): शंभोर्मूर्तिः चरति भुवने शंकराचार्यरूपा . . ‘Bhagawan Shiva moves about in the world in the form of Shankaracharya’ 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐲𝐚 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐣𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐦 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐲 ‘𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭’ (अचरत्) 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐚𝐦𝐧𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐬, 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐚 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐦𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟. This captivating photo, though faded by time, captures a timeless exchange. Bhagavatpada and Sringeri Mahaswamiji seem engaged in a profound exchange that transcends words. Join our WhatsApp Channel (content differs): https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAMDyF8V0trHeYwwn19 #vedanta #Shankaracharyas #sanatandharma #sringeri #Jagadguru #Sadhguru #Guru #Hinduism #spirituality #philosophy #Bhakthi #advaita #philosophy
- [Your path in your hands](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/your-path-in-your-hands/): 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐚 𝐇𝐇 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐣𝐢 “शुभाशुभाभ्यां मार्गाभ्यां वहन्ती वासनासरित् ।पौरुषेण प्रयत्नेन योजनीया शुभे पथि ॥The Vaasanas (inherited qualities) follow two paths, One is a VIRTUOUS PATH and the other is a PATH OF EVIL: One is the path of Dharma and the other is the path of Adharma. There is every possibility of man inclining towards either of the paths. Therefore, it is essential that one should strive by all means to go along the virtuous path: the path of DHARMA. The other path is fraught with danger and will lead him to HELL. Avoid it by […]
- [What is Vedanta Siddhanta?](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/what-is-vedanta-siddhanta/): 𝗝𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗴𝘂𝗿𝘂 𝗦𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗸𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗕𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶 𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗮𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 वेदान्तसिद्धान्तनिरुक्तिरेषा ब्रह्मैव जीवः सकलं जगच्च ।अखण्डरूपस्थितिरेव मोक्षः ब्रह्माद्वितीयं श्रुतयः प्रमाणम् ॥ ४७९ ॥ vedānta-siddhānta-niruktiresābrahmaiva jīvaḥ sakalam jagacca |akhandarūpasthitireva mokṣaḥbrahmādvitiyam śrutayaḥ pramāṇam || 479 ||(𝘝𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘬𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘶𝘥𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘪 – 𝘚𝘳𝘪 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘉𝘩𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘱𝘢𝘥𝘢) The conclusive assertion of Vedanta-siddhanta is that the jīva and the whole universe are Brahman only. Liberation is abiding in the form of the infinite. The śrutis declare that Brahman is one without a second. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗴𝘂𝗿𝘂:vedānta-siddhāntaniruktih: the conclusion established by Vedānta is Vedāntasiddhānta. niruktih: nirnayah: conclusive assertion, the brief sound which produces it in the mind. The conclusion is this: The jiva is Brahman […]
- [The importance of Daivi Sampat (Divine Values)](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/the-importance-of-daivi-sampat-divine-values/): Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji on the importance of Daivi Sampat (Divine Values): In the 16th Chapter of the Bhagavadgita, Lord Krishna says – “दैवी सम्पद्विमोक्षाय निबन्धायासुरी मता।“, i.e., “Divine qualities (daivi sampat) lead to liberation, while demonic qualities (āsuri sampat) lead to bondage”. Daivi sampat refers to good qualities and āsuri sampat refers to bad qualities. One should understand what is right, and do it with courage and conviction; with a pure mind, without ego, malicious intent and deceit. This would be the essence of daivi sampat. Avoid greed, hatred, ego, jealousy and dishonesty. These are āsuri sampat. […]
- [Invaluable gem](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/invaluable-gem/): Jagadguru Sri Sri Sacchidananda Shivabhinava Nrisimha Bharati In the Siva-gita of the Padma Purana, it is said that Rama asked Siva: “How does immaculate knowledge about You, the Lord, arise in a man? O Hara, if you are gracious to Me, tell me the means to it.” On being asked thus, the Lord replied:“Having become detached towards everything inclusive of the state of Brahma and disinclined towards everybody inclusive of one’s sons and friends, possessed of faith in the scriptures dealing with liberation and desirous of the knowledge revealed by the Upanishad-s, one should, with an offering in one’s hand, […]
- [Beyond the Gaze. . . ](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/beyond-the-gaze/): Words of 𝐀𝐝𝐢 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐩𝐚𝐝𝐚 in his commentary on the Bhagavad Gita There are many passages of the Gita in which it is stated that the fixing of the eyes at the tip of the nose or inwards and upwards or between the eyebrows characterises the methods of those who seek supreme bliss. In his commentary, Bhagavatpada says that It does not mean that by projecting his gaze to the end or putting his gaze in the middle of the eyebrows a person attains liberation. It means that you add the words ‘as it were,’ the idea that these physical […]
- [Several FAQs by Astikas are answered](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/several-faqs-by-astikas-are-answered/): 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐀𝐛𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐲𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐣𝐢 Bhagawan’s mercy extends to all. Did not Räma tell Sugrīva when the latter voiced concern about accepting Vibhīşaņa, सकृदेव प्रपन्नाय तवास्मीति च याचते। अभयं सर्वभूतेभ्यो ददाम्येतद्व्रतं मम॥ To anyone who seeks refuge in Me but once, saying, ‘I am Yours’, I grant fearlessness. A sincere devotee has no cause for worry, for he has surrendered his body and mind to God and left everything in God’s hands. While it is said that a true devotee is in God’s loving care, it would be wrong to infer that a devotee ought […]
- [Guru is the sina-qua-non to attain Mukti](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/guru-is-the-sina-qua-non-to-attain-mukti/): “Only the Guru who is the knower of the Tattva (highest spiritual truth) can dispel our ignorance and bless us with Jnana. Bhagawan says in the Gita that the disciple should seek refuge in the self-realized Guru, serve Him, earn His grace and thereby obtain Jnana. You must seek refuge in such a Guru who is a knower of Brahman. You can say “I read the Upanishads by myself. I understand everything.” You may understand everything, but it will have no effect. Thus the Guru who can grant us Jnana is venerable and worthy of our worship and respect. This […]
- [Who is a Real Bhakta? What is True Devotion?](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/who-is-a-real-bhakta-what-is-true-devotion/): 𝐀 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐣𝐢 Another evening, the conversation which was quite general at first, gradually turned on to the subject of bhajana, singing of devotional songs to the accompaniment of music. A bhakta who belonged to the party in attendance mentioned that such devotional exercises had an exhilarating and soothing effect on our wayward minds and that it was pleasing to find that bhajana parties were being formed in increasing numbers in every town and village.Devotee: Surely a person who spends his time in prayer and contemplation of the Lord […]
- [Inviting suitable staff and enthusiastic students to Veda Vedanta Gurukula Mahavidyalaya - Telangana](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/inviting-suitable-staff-and-enthusiastic-students-to-veda-vedanta-gurukula-mahavidyalaya-telangana/): Professor DVR Sheshadri, with a distinguished career spanning corporate leadership and faculty positions at renowned IIMs, now serves as a clinical professor at ISB and consults for top companies. Amidst these endeavours, he also dedicated time to the study of Vedanta during his golden years. Deeply drawn to its philosophy and being a great devotee of the Sringeri Jagadgurus, he sought a peaceful retirement near their abode at Sringeri. However, the Sringeri Jagadgurus had a different plan for him. Instead of a quiet life he desired, Exactly an year back, They entrusted Professor Sheshadri with a monumental task: transforming the […]
- [Turn to the gita for answers to your deepest questions](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/turn-to-the-gita-for-answers-to-your-deepest-questions/): Sringeri Jagadguru Sri Sri Abhinava Vidyateertha Mahaswamiji What is the philosophy expounded by Bhagawan Krsna to Arjuna? Does Bhagawan declare that liberation can be attained only by the realisation of one’s true nature or does He opine that actions are also directly responsible for liberation? Is it the view of Bhagawan that there are many Atmans and a real world or does the Lord hold that the Atman is really none other than the Supreme and that the world is not absolutely real? To answer these queries, it is obviously imperative that we turn to the #BhagawadGita itself. Bhagawan points […]
- [What is the fundamental theme of the Upanishads?](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/what-is-the-fundamental-theme-of-the-upanishads/): The unity of the individual soul and the universal soul is the fundamental theme of the Upanishads. According to our Upanishads, only the One exists; everything else (the entire creation) is only an illusory superimposition. This leads to the concept of māyā. The world has only subordinate value. It constitutes an empirical reality. There is the classic example of the snake: at dusk, we find a piece of rope on the road and we become victims of false identification. We see not a rope, but a snake. A little later the illusion is dispelled and we see a rope and […]
- [Vedanta: - a common ground for all minds](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/vedanta-a-common-ground-for-all-minds/): Vedanta: Where truth isn’t a battlefield, but a common ground for all minds ver a century ago, a renowned ‘Guru’ for many V. Subrahmanya Iyer (in his younger days) once submitted before the Sringeri Jagadguru thus: “The follower of every religion thinks that his faith, his scripture or his interpretation of it reveals the highest truth and that they are therefore superior to other faiths, scriptures or interpretations. This notion has contributed not a little to the misfortunes of mankind in this world. The case is not far different from many of those who are called philosophers. Though they have […]
- [Words of wisdom showered to a man who said he chants #Bhajans](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/words-of-wisdom-showered-to-a-man-who-said-he-chants-bhajans/): Jagadguru Sri Sri Chandrasekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji’s profound words of wisdom showered to a man who said he chants #Bhajans for his livelihood. “Do not reduce Bhajan to the level of being the means to secure livelihood” His Holiness: You know that, when a man traverses the street pronouncing the name of Bhagawan loudly, women and children go to him with handfuls of rice which fills his pot before long and is more than sufficient for the day’s meal. The pronouncing of the name of the Lord is certainly a very meritorious act but ceases to be so when it is […]
- [Sri Adi Shankara Bhagavatpadacharya](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/sri-adi-shankara-bhagavatpadacharya/): Our fervent desire is to directly experience Brahman (Paramatman) through knowledge that reveals its truth to us. This realization stands as the sole aspiration of the living soul, for it obliterates the root of all suffering – ignorance – without leaving a trace, liberating us from the cycle of embodied existence in this world and beyond. ज्ञानेन हि प्रमाणेनावगन्तुमिष्टं ब्रह्म । ब्रह्मावगतिर्हि पुरुषार्थः, निःशेषसंसारबीजाविद्याद्यनर्थनिबर्हणात् । (ब्रह्मसूत्रभाष्यम्) Join our WhatsApp Channel (content differs): https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAMDyF8V0trHeYwwn19 #vedanta #Shankaracharyas #sanatandharma #sringeri #shringeri #Jagadguru #Sadhguru #Guru #Hinduism #spirituality #philosophy #Bhakthi #advaita #philosophy #dharma #sanatan #life #vedic #Shankaracharya #Ayodhya #bhagavadgita #hinduism #SanatanaDharma #Gita #AyodhyaRamTemple #Ramayana #Brahmasutra […]
- [Eternal wisdom from the enlightened Master](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/eternal-wisdom-from-the-enlightened-master/): A pilgrim once posed these inquiries to His Holiness (more than a century ago): Is idol worship right? God is omnipresent and omniscient, so is it right to limit the all-pervasive God to a lifeless, inanimate object? Is it correct to worship historical persons like Rama and Krishna? The foreigners mock us due to these practices. His Holiness: God is indeed almighty and all-pervasive. His omniscience cannot be comprehended by the ordinary mind. The ancient Rishis after deep meditation saw his various forms and names and realized his true aspect. We cannot conceive his true form. Therefore, we use idols […]
- [Jagadguru Sri Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/jagadguru-sri-sri-chandrashekhara-bharati-mahaswamiji/): Read below reflections of HH Sri Bhashya Swamiji(popular name of Sri Sacchidananda Tirtha Swamiji):  “I pray to that embodiment of all sastras keeping in my mind the clear lotus-like face of my paramaguru Sri Chandrasekhara Bharati Swamigal. We need not have any re-births. But if we cannot escape rebirth, we must be born only in the families of persons who follow Sri Sankara Bhagavatpada and his sishya parampara. In spite of Lord Siva taking the form of Dakshinamurthi he felt the need to take the form of Sri Adi Sankara Bhagavadpada and taught ‘Atma tattva’ while giving ‘anugraha’ to the […]
- [Greatness of Jagadguru Sri Chandrasekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/greatness-of-jagadguru-sri-chandrasekhara-bharati-mahaswamiji/): Although a Jivanmukta, revelling in the bliss of the self, Jagadguru Sri Chandrasekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji took the necessary but inevitable interest in the affairs of the Math and interacted with the devotees and disciples on all occasions except when HH would be in Samadhi state. Sri Jagadguru never thought it necessary to abandon or run away from this world nor abstained from the rituals of a sanyasin and was particularly severe in their performance not condoning any lapse. HH was true to the diction of Bhagavan in Bhagavad-Gita that a realised soul has to set an example to the ignorant. […]
- [The transformative power of Tattva Jnaana from a Guru](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/the-transformative-power-of-tattva-jnaana-from-a-guru/): 𝐒𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐣𝐢 on the transformative power of Tattva Jnaana from a Guru, in guiding disciples from doubt to clarity: “One who understands the truth, is a Tattva Jnaani and only he is eligible to give Upadesa and such a person is a Guru. Our ancestors have proclaimed the importance of a Guru’s Upadesa and the requirement to adhere and implement the same in our lives.In the #Mahabharata, before the beginning of the great war at #Kurukshetra, #Arjuna requests his charioteer, the Lord Himself to wheel the chariot in between the two armies. As he looks towards his Gurus and […]
- [Who is a Guru?](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/who-is-a-guru/): 𝗝𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗴𝘂𝗿𝘂 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗮 𝗦𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗱 𝗔𝗯𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝘆𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗮𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 Disciple : Is a Guru necessary for one who desires mokṣa (liberation)? Acharyal : Very much. D: What is the chief characteristic of a Guru? A: Guru should be a jñānin (one who has realised the Truth). Further, he should be interested in the well-being of his disciple. D: Nowadays, many pose as sages. Such being the case, how is one to identify a real Guru? A: No specific rules exist regarding this. If we are very sincere, Īśvara Himself will lead us to a Guru. We can see for ourselves whether the person […]
- [Sri Sri Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/sringeri_jagadguru/): Words of Sringeri Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji Brahmasri Sri Virupaksha Sastrigal was appointed to complete the study of the Sastras (for the new Guru). Sri Virupaksha Sastrigal, who was famous in those days for his erudition in Nyaya and Vedanta, was astonished at the intellectual power of the Sri Guru. The study which took others three years to complete was finished by the guru in one year. Greatly surprised, Sri Sastrigal used to share his gratification with those around him. The extent of scholarship acquired by the guru could be measured by the commentary which he wrote […]
- [It is our foremost duty to revere and be grateful to Sri #AdiShankara #Bhagavatpada](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/it-is-our-foremost-duty-to-revere-and-be-grateful-to-sri-adishankara-bhagavatpada/): #Jagadguru #Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji #Jagadguru #Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji: It is our foremost duty to revere and be grateful to Sri #AdiShankara #Bhagavatpada for all the welfare he has brought upon us, whatever we do by way of expressing gratitude would not be adequate. The Ashtottara Shatanama describes beautifully various facets of Sri #AdiShankaracharya. The Ashtottara states that Sri Adi Shankaracharya is truly an incarnation of Lord Shankara bringing about the welfare of the world – “साक्षात् शंकररूपधृते नमः”. The purpose of the incarnation too is mentioned in the nama-s, “अद्वैतस्थापनाचार्याय नमः” – to establish the Upanishadic philosophy of Advaita, “दुर्वादिमतखन्डनाय […]
- [09/10 of our Mini-series on Jagadguru Sri Mahasannidhanam](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/09-10-of-our-mini-series-on-jagadguru-sri-mahasannidhanam/): of #Jagadguru #Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji The principle of the #Guru #Parampara sets the aspiring #philosopher on a very different path from that of his counterpart in the West. Under the guidance of his Guru, he first masters by memory the foundational treatises of his school, and even parts of the foundational treatises of sister schools and opposing schools. Through discourse with his Guru and further mastery of the commentaries and sub-commentaries, the student spends many years carefully reading and hearing the relevant texts in this stage called #Shravanam. Furthermore, by exercising his own critical inquiry into the meaning of the texts, aided by […]
- [Glory of the Holy 'Padukas of the Guru'](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/glory-of-the-holy-padukas-of-the-guru/): Jagadguru Sri Sri Chandrashekara Bharati Mahaswamiji A sanyasi staying in the Math used to visit the Adhisthana of the previous Acharyal daily. Once Sri Jagadguru asked him why he goes to the Narasimhavana every day. When the Sanyasin said that it was to have the darshan of the shrine, Sri Jagadguru asked why he had to come inspite of some difficulties even when he had the sacred Padukas of Acharyal in his room. The Sanyasin said that since he could prostrate before the original Adhishthana, he wanted to utilise the opportunity. Sri Jagadguru then pointed out the fallacy of his […]
- [The ascetic practices of the 33rd Sringeri Jagadguru of Sringeri](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/the-ascetic-practices-of-the-33rd-sringeri-jagadguru-of-sringeri/): The ascetic practices of the 33rd Sringeri Jagadguru, Sri Sacchidananda Shivabhinava Nrisimha Bharati Mahaswamiji, a great yogi and tapasvi, soared to remarkable heights. Each year, His Holiness would go to Narasimha Parvata near Sringeri and stay there for weeks on a stretch in a small hut. Only one or two attendants would accompany HH. They would remain in separate huts. The guru would sit for meditation and soon would be oblivious to his surroundings. HH would sit for hours and be in communion with Brahman. Once the Great Master sat under the shade of a tree and began meditating. Soon […]
- [Where complexity surrenders to clarity: The Jagadguru's path!](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/where-complexity-surrenders-to-clarity-the-jagadgurus-path/): Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidhushekara Bharati Mahaswamiji explains about various forms of God We must never forget that in reality, God is only one, though He assumes various forms such as those of Shiva Vishnu Devi etc Till a person masters numbers, he needs aids like fingers, paper, calculator and the like. However, once he is proficient he needs no external aid & results simply flash in his mind. A person who has not yet gained spiritual maturity cannot offer worship or meditate on The formless #Bhagawan(Brahman). #Rishis out of their compassion for the spiritual growth, liberation of Humans have given vivid descriptions of […]
- [Srimad Bhagavatam's Importance](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/srimad-bhagavatams-importance/): 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐚 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐓𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐣𝐢: “𝐒𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐝 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐦’𝐬 importance is underlined by the fact that Bhagavan Veda Vyasa found satisfaction only after composing this Mahapurana that extols the Supreme Being. The ever-fresh and attractive Lilas of Bhagavan Sri Krishna, described in the 10th Skanda of Srimad #Bhagavatam bring divine joy to the reader and the listener. Inspired by the account of the life of Bhagavan in Srimad Bhagavatam, many great people penned literature in the form of Kavyas, Natakas, Stotras in many languages and fulfilled the purpose of their lives. One has to only look at the Krishna Karnamrtam […]
- [The scriptures, while teaching the Truth...](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/the-scriptures-while-teaching-the-truth/): The scriptures, while teaching the Truth, informs us that the world lies ‘in’ Brahman. However, since this is not the whole truth, it proceeds to present Brahman as completely unconnected, untouched, untainted by the world. ‘Remaining in’ and ‘not being in’ Brahman is nothing but the total non-existence of the world, in all periods of time. Even when it is perceived, the world has no existence of its own. It is only Brahman that is being seen, experienced as the world of jivas and objects. Join our WhatsApp Channel (content differs): https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAMDyF8V0trHeYwwn19 #vedanta #Shankaracharyas #sanatandharma #sringeri #shringeri #Jagadguru #Sadhguru #Guru […]
- [How to handle divine idols](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/how-to-handle-divine-idols/): Jagadguru Sri Sri Chandrasekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji: “Handle the idols with the same care as a midwife would when receiving and handling a baby first out of its mother’s womb.” Jagadguru was a person of steady wisdom. For His Holiness there was no need to engage in any particular act. Worship when properly done leads to the purification of the mind making firm self-enquiry possible. The Mahaswami’s mind was ever pure, ever revelling in the fullness of consciousness. Hence there really was no need for HH to adhere to the various schedules of daily and periodic worship which the heads of […]
- [Arrogance vs Awareness](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/arrogance-vs-awareness/): – Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji All the scriptures aim at teaching men how to lead a happy life and how to prosper. Every sastra teaches the same. If one follows the teachings scrupulously, there is no doubt, that he would prosper. The #Gita says ज्ञात्वा शास्त्रविधानोक्तं कर्म कर्तुमिहार्हसि।। After understanding (your) duty as presented by scriptural injunction, you ought to perform (your duty) here. Whatever the Sastra prescribes, follow it well. You will certainly prosper. Neglect it and you will be doomed. A man turns arrogant for several reasons- wealth, power, status etc. Once man is seized […]
- [An Absolute #MustRead on Bhagavatpada](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/an-absolute-mustread-on-bhagavatpada/): Vid Prof S K Ramachandra Rao If the Hindus of today can legitimately be proud of their Hinduhood, it is in no small measure due to the services of this 32 year-old monk. This needs to be adequately realized by all. Shankara strengthened the foundations of the eternal Vedic faith to such an extent that the vigour imparted by him was an unfailing source of power and support in later years to the work and mission of the Acharyas like Ramanuja and of the hundreds of great saints and religious preachers in Southern, Central and Northern India. This is an […]
- [Respect and Guidance](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/respect-and-guidance/): The Grace of the Jagadguru in Rekindling Reverence A young man came to Sringeri and when he found that some others who had come with him were getting initiated into some Mantra or other from His Holiness, thought that he also must have some initiation. Young Man: I shall be very fortunate if Your Holiness is pleased to favour me with some initiation. His Holiness: What initiation do you want? YM: I am not particular. I am willing to receive anything which Your Holiness thinks will be beneficial to me. H.H.: You have had from your father initiation into the […]
- [Who is the highest type of gentleman](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/who-is-the-highest-type-of-gentleman/): Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji quoting Ramayana & Bhaja Govindam . . . “One who keeps himself away from lust is the highest type of gentleman” Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji quoting Ramayana & Bhaja Govindam . . . : रामं दशरथं विद्धि मां विद्धि जनकात्मजाम्। अयोध्यामटवीं विध्दि गच्छ तात यथासुखम्।।2.40.9।। “Son, don’t you be sorry that you are leaving your father and mother, that you are leaving Ayodhya. Consider Rama to be your father and Janaki your mother and the Jungle wherever Rama is – your Ayodhya”… Lakshmana never forgot this advice. He devoutedly served […]
- [Vedantic wisdom in succinct clarity](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/vedantic-wisdom-in-succinct-clarity/): The Self is Chit for it shines by itself unaided by any other light and illumines the whole universe by its own light. It may be asked how can we, ignorant as we are, be said to illumine the whole universe. But the answer is plain that the outside universe however big and varied it may be is after all only inert matter and cannot be the object of our perception unless we throw upon it the flood of our consciousness-light; it can never know us. Similarly the entire inside world consisting of the various Koshas, feelings, thoughts etc., within […]
- [Advaita Unveiled](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/advaita-unveiled/): Advaita Unveiled: A Concise Exploration and Definition: Chit (pure awareness) is the ground of all appearance and these appearances are caused by ajnana (ignorance). Chit is Brahman and ajnana is maya. Brahman which is chit (pure awareness) is also sat (pure existence) and ananda (pure bliss). Moreover, Brahman is nitya (eternal) ananta (infinite) svayam prakasa (self-luminous) and akhanda (distinctionless). Brahman transcends all empirical existence, attributes and determinations; it is transcendental and immutable. The Upanishads describe Brahman as satyam (truth), įnanam (knowledge) and anantam (infinite). Since Brahman is the ground of all appearances which are due to the operation of maya, […]
- [Powerful message on True Fulfilment](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/powerful-message-on-true-fulfilment/): – 𝑱𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒅𝒈𝒖𝒓𝒖 𝑺𝒓𝒊 𝑺𝒓𝒊 𝑽𝒊𝒅𝒉𝒖𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒌𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝑩𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊 𝑴𝒂𝒉𝒂𝒔𝒘𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒋𝒊 If we earn well and acquire all material comforts, we will be fine from a worldly point of view. When people say that someone is doing very well, they mean it from their perspective, based on what they are able to see (‘loka drṣṭyā’). However, worldly accomplishment does not necessarily result in one’s upliftment or fulfilment in the real sense. This does not lead to ātmoddhāra. One can achieve true fulfilment in life only through the accumulation of merit (puṇya). वने रणे शत्रुजलाग्निमध्ये महार्णवे पर्वतमस्तके वा । सुप्तं प्रमत्तं विषमस्थितं वा रक्षन्ति पुण्यानि […]
- [How Advaita has stood the test of time](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/how-advaita-has-stood-the-test-of-time/): 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐚 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐓𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐣𝐢 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧-𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞, 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞? It is a norm that a conclusion arrived at by one based on just one’s analytical acumen will be refuted someday by some brighter intellectual. Shankara Bhagavatpada has, however, declared, “What I have propounded is not a product of independent intellection. It is only the śruti’s teaching that I have spelt out and substantiated. All of us need to bow to the authority of the śruti, for we are vaidikas, […]
- [Role of God in Happiness & Sorrow](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/role-of-god-in-happiness-sorrow/): 𝐒𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐣𝐢 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐣𝐢 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰: God bestows both happiness and sorrow on us, based on the nature of our actions. While we fully accept happiness, we question why God also gives us sorrows and difficulties. However, as explained by Adi Shankaracharya in his bhashya, God is only the saadhaarana kaarana. He explains with a simile – Ishwarastu parjanyavat drashtavyaha. That is, God should be viewed like rain water, which nourishes all seeds. Water […]
- [Focus on imbibing wisdom from the Ramayana rather than engaging in futile discussions](https://ahambrahmaasmi.org/focus-on-imbibing-wisdom-from-the-ramayana-rather-than-engaging-in-futile-discussions/): – Sringeri Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidhushekara Bharati Mahaswamiji “We need to distinguish between what is right and what is wrong. We should be clear about what we should do and what we should not do in our lives. The Ramayana provides us guidance on how to conduct ourselves. Bhagawan Rama has provided us directions indirectly through his actions. On the other hand, #Krishna gave his advice directly through the #Bhagavadgita. Though Rama did not orally give any discourse, he has given us many lessons through his exemplary conduct and behaviour, throughout his life. We can benefit immensely by understanding the […]

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