CHINMAYA SHIVAM

This is a peace invocation to destroy the evil/disease/agitation arising from the past karma and also to pray for the results of the present karma, ritual, especially done by the Yajman. We glorify the Lord. May we have a life that is comfortable, free from oldage, disease and pain. May we utilise this human birth purposefully and do what best we can to know the Truth & serve others. May the future evil also be warded off. May the bipeds, quadrupeds and all beings have auspicious life. May we live in harmony with nature.

Om Yaschandasam rishabho vishvarupaha is a shanti mantra from the Yajur Veda. It comes in the Taittiriya Upanishad. The Supreme Lord is invoked through AUM. The glory of AUM is described in it along with the prayer to align our Body, Speech, Mind, Intellect. May our Knowledge also be protected.

Sri Ram depicted as a human being in Valmiki Ramayana. He goes through all human emotions like anger, grief, jealousy, love, sadness, suspicion, courage etc. but does not allow emotions to overwhelm him. We discuss how he was an

Ideal Son

Ideal Student

Ideal Brother

Ideal Husband

Ideal King

Ideal Friend

Why did he not return when called by Bharat and whole Ayodhya? Why did he kill Vali from behind? Why did he send Sitaji to the forest?

Many such questions are discussed in this and we try to understand how Sri Rama lived Dharma.

The talk is followed by Sri Ram Janma, His Janma-Stuti, 108 names, Aarti & Q n A.

Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is one of the most important mantra that helps one to be strong, fearless, detached and discover immortality. Its a Vedic mantra and Lord Shiva is invoked through this mantra. Especially when there are physical challenges, one can pray for oneself and others using this mantra. The talk covers the literal, symbolic and spiritual meaning of the Mantra, how to chant it and it is followed by a guided Meditation session also.

This is a Shanti mantra from Atharva Veda. We discuss about what is auspicious and what is not? How should our eyes and ears, see and hear the auspicious? How to live a life of quality and not just length? What is the hidden symbolism of Indra, Surya, Vayu and Brihaspati? How are they relevant to our life today? The explanation is followed by a short meditation session, q n a.

What are Shanti Mantras? How do they benefit us? Especially at such critical times, can they invoke Peace in us and the world? In this talk we discuss the Shanti Mantra from the Kenopanishad - Om Aapyaayantu Mamaangaani followed by a short guided Meditation session on the shanti mantra.

The Shanti mantra is a prayers for health, for right vision of life, for Grace, for intensity in spiritual seeking and for a value-based life.

Tough times don't define us. How we respond to such times defines us. As Spiritual Seekers, we always have a choice even in the most challenging circumstances. In this talk we discuss how Tough Situations can become teachers and help us to grow individually, in relationships, in our world view and also at a deeper spiritual level.