Brahmanandam

Happyness is an emotion, that araises when we either acquire or achieve something. This is materialistic  happyness, which fades away as time passes. But,  that happyness which comes by shudding away worldly  enjoyments is called Brahmanandam. The first one is simply  Physical joy , where as the  second one is an everlasting spiritual bliss.

                 "Yo anthassukkho  anthararama  thad antharjothirevayaha

                  Labhathe Brahmanirvanam  Brahmabhuthodhigachchati"...Sanyasa yoga

When spiritual aspirent starts enjoying the Bliss caused by the Supreme Self dwelling inside,

his soul realises the presence of that Supreme soul.

In other words, Jeevatma  identifys itself with Paramatma which is residing in the body,since the beginning of birth.  This state of Mind,  caused because of Aleining with That Supreme Mind, is called Brahmi Sthiti. When one reaches Brahmi Sthiti, he/ she, enjoys a perticular kind of happyness beyond words, which can only be experienced. But, there is one special indication, which tells that he attained that Blissful state of Mind. ie... A Devine brightness, gloriously appears to the yogi. This brightness is not the same as that of the man made light. 

An extraordinary brilliance, associated with euphoric happyness spreads in and around the

Yogi. When once, this Antarjyothi (inner inherent light) is felt, the yogi starts travel towards Brahmanirvana; he raises to the higher spiritual levels, transcending over the ephemeral levels of

the physical body.     This is what   " Brahmabhuthodhigachchati "    means.

Ok. How long  will it take, this entire travel  to reach the  Brahmanirvana????. No one can specifically define the duration of this  Brahma yoga, because period of spiritual travel varies from yogi to yogi, according to yogi's  prarabda, and yogi's karmic currents of earlier births.

How does  this Inner bliss  helps any yogi?  Inner bliss changes the realised yogi,  to an ever cheerful person,and  frees him from dual throngs. The nature of a nature dictated spirit changes to a Spiritual self, transcending all ephemeral  conditions of this primeval body.

Bliss and Brightness expound together, bringing sanctity to the existance itself.

This "Brahmanandam"  felt in the heart of the enlightened soul. That's it. A Feeling of 

everything is in u, and u r everything, profounds the realised Yogi. Everything surrounding u

looks beautiful and serene. Once this Spiritual wealth is acquired, the rest all worldly possessions appear trivial. Unexhausting joy engulfs the Gnani.  An ordinary yogi, changes to brahmagnani. By birth we are all very simple, normal beings only. But, Practicing Yoga,  transforms  one to these heights.  So, "Yogastha kuru karmani ".

Be a Yogi. Be with yoga. Expand yourself.

                                  Gitauvacha 

    

      

Purpose of life

 What is the purpose of life? This is a one common question, pestering every intellectual person, since ages. Why, this birth? Why all this worldly drama? What is my role in this drama? What is the use of life?  ...etc etc are the haunting questions, running in the back of everybody 's mind. But, they all refuse to accept the truth that life is designed, destined for only one spiritual purpose, ie...  Self  Realisation.  Actually, the reason for their wrong conception is, that they have lost in the game of making money.

They think, this  life is given to enjoy worldly pleasures; to earn wealth, not for any 

spiritual purpose. But, Gita reiterates in every chapter, the life purpose, as God realisation.

Gita uses synanims like "Purushottama prapthi " or" Brahmanirvana"..for God Realisation.

Brahmanirvana gives "the freedom from the cycle of births and deaths. ie.(Punaravritthi)

Realisation of God means granting the vision of Supreme Devine being

This state of mind in which one realises the Devine, is called "Brahmi Sthiti."

How to acquire the Brahmi Sthiti?  This below given slokam guides us step by step.

            That Buddhayaha, that Atma, thannista, thatparayanaha

             Gathyanta punaravritthim, Gnana nirduuta Kalmashaha.   (Sanyasa yoga )

First step:: the aspirent should orient his intellect towards Paramatma ( God)

Second step:: the aspirent should practice the "contemplation on God"( dhyana )regularly 

                         with desiplined mind ( Nista) with full faith and without fail.

By Practicing these two steps daily, one slowly sinks into the Spiritual mode of life, and this

systematic approach directs one towards Spiritual enlightenment. What suggested in the above given sloka is, no doubt, helps any aspirent to reach the heights of Spirituality.

But, first most, one has to accept this commandment as the Purpose of life.

Sweetness can be felt only after eating sugar! Similarly, spiritual happyness can be felt only 

after practicing the exercise assiduously.

This Spiritual Practice washes away the sins carried on, from innumerable previous births.

The fire of Gnanam, generated by the regular Spiritual Practice, cleans the (kalmasham)Sins,

and prepares the aspirent to experience the Parabrahmam.

Relishing or refusing the sugar lies in one's own decision.

Once again, the same Bhagavanuvacha is repeated , ie...Cleaning the sins and Clearing the Mind.

Whether you are rich or poor, weather you are an Indian or non Indian matters not. The same commandment applies to everyone born,here on this Globe.

                   " Om bhoohu, bhuvaha,suvaha That Sath" is the Ultimate.

           Attaining Ultimate goal is the soul Purpose of Life.

                                                 Om That Sat

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Brahma yoga

Happyness is the prime requisite of anybody 's life. Every one wants to keep sorrow a light year distance, inorder to lead a comfortable, happy life. But, without invitation comes problem along with sorrow. This is inevitable in anyone's life, because, cause and effect  are desided according to the Karmas done in previous births. No one has the knowledge of previous births, and his ledgers of sins and virtues.( pap & puny am ). So, if at any phase of life, sorrow stands before, we have to accept it as devines decession.; this is the best way of accepting sorrow and happyness with equanimity. This mind set, which helps one,to treat, pain and pleasure equally, is named "Samabuddhi", in Bhagavat Gita. 

 

The Supreme Mind, Brahma, which envelopes the entire Universe, has no difference between pain or pleasure, likes or dislikes.

              " Samam pasyanhi sarvathra samavasthithameeswaram " 

Samabuddhi is the main nature of Brahma. Brahma is even and faultless.

                " Nirdoshamhi Samam Brahma thasmath Brahmanitesthitaha." ......

                                                                                             

One has to practice, this Sama-Alochana ( equal thinking), Sama drusti ,deliberately, without any bias. A lot of self controle, self discipline and impartiality is needed for practicing this state of Equanimity. This practice is named  Brahma Yoga in Gita.

Brahma yoga transforms one to a Brahma gnani. The knower of Brahma, who is established in Equanimity, acquires poised mind, feels no difference between elation or dipression.  Once,when adopted to this state of mind, one starts seeing all equal around him, feels no dualities, sees light equally in all creations. 

In this state of mind, one attaches to the" Inner Bliss", than to the temporary external sensual  pleasure.  The poised mind starts identifying itself,with the mind of Brahma, and starts enjoying everything, whatsoever comes in  life. 

This is what, exactly called  "Brahma yoga."

             Sa Brahma yoga yuktatma sukhamakshayya-Masnuthe......Sanyasa yoga, 12th sloka.

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Actually, this is what Gita, the "Brahma Vidya", preaches in every chapter.

Brahma yoga is the soul of Brahma Vidya.

After studying, analysing the essence of Bhagavad Gita, many times,one starts experiencing the behavioural changes, close to That, what I mentioned above,... Of Brahma.

Personality refinement, which changes an ordinary mind to an equanimous mind is, the

motive of Brahma yoga. The soul reason of Githopadesam is too, to change the Mindset of

Arjuna,; to prepare him for war,  in order to eradicate the evil.The  Divyagnanam granted by Lord Sri Krishna, inspired Arjuna,; hence he fought the Kurukshethra.

So, Who so ever wants a happy and  composed life, should practice this Brahma yoga.

       "Om ethi  Sri Brahma vidyayam, Gitopanishat."

   

                          Gitauvacha 

Peace of Mind (Santhi)

                          "Om santhi! Santhi! Santhi hi"      Is the closing  phrase  of each and every Veda Mantra.  What does this Santhi mean? Why , so much importance is given to this word  in every sacred scripture? Why  should one do need this Santhi?

Santi means Peace, peace means happyness. Santi comes to serene mind alone, serenity -to a Controlled mind alone. Controlled mind results from true Knowledge. True knowledge comes from dispassion and  non-egoistic attitude, and Meditation.

The same interpretation is said in this  sloka...........

                         "Vihayakaman yah sarvan pumamscharathi nispruhaha

                     Nirmamo nirahankaraha sa Santhi machirenadhi gacchathi.".....Sankhya yoga.

Detachment towards worldly things (like Mercury drop), devoid of the idea of ownership, takes anybody to the path of egofree mindset. This mindset makes him to attain peace.

Peace of mind alone can experience the happyness of worldly or spiritual happyness.

Gita never advises anybody to leave everything totally,; how can it be possible for anyone, to live saintly, while surrounded by so many distractions ? All worldly attractions are infact distractions only ,if given too much attachment. If, these sensual joys are restricted to the status of necessity , automatically one becomes detached with them,  being enjoyed. 

This  attitude, this mind set, brings calmness to the mind, and one experiences Peace of mind, ie. Santhi

                       

Not only a single person, even a country needs Santi. A country with serene atmosphere and

Law and peace can alone prosper.  Such a country is called a Peaceful country. People of

a Peaceful  country live happily.

How much worldly possessions may one acquire, happyness won't come without Santhi or 

peace of mind. The only solution to live with Santhi, is to grow oneself to a 

Self-disciplined person.

Peace is in Happyness.

Happyness  is in serene mind.

Serine mind rests in disciplined mind.

               Sarvejanassukhinobhavanthu.

                     May the world rest in Peace.

                                       Gitauvacha