That 'Being' who is described in the Upanishads is Brahman or Atman or the Absolute. He is the fountain-head of all scriptural knowledge. He is the source or womb for everything. He is Existence Absolute, Knowledge Absolute and Bliss Absolute. He is indivisible, all-pervading, self-contained, eternal and immortal. He is beyond time, space and causation. He is beginningless and endless. He is the indweller of all beings. He is the witness of the activities of all the minds.
What on earth can cause fear in you when you have realised identity with Brahman? What on earth can generate hatred, delusion, difference and sorrow in you when you behold one in all, and all in one? What on earth can cause agitation in you when you have transcended the mind and when you rest peacefully in your own Sat Chit Ananda Svarupa-that magnanimous ocean of bliss and stupendous silence?
You experience disharmony and discord when Rajas (passion) and Tamas (inertia) prevail in the mind. Annihilate Tamas by increasing Rajas and destroy Rajas increasing Sattva. There will be harmony and concord when Sattva prevails in the mind. Go beyond Sattva and hear the celestial music of the Soul-music that you never heard before. It is the music of the meeting of the soul with Soul. It is the wonderful music that transcends all Ragas and Raginis. It is the unstruck music of the Infinite-that celestial melody which helps the aspirant to merge himself in Brahman. It is the music of Om or Pranava Dhvani. It is transcendental Anahata sound. It is the divine music of Krishna's flute. It is silence itself. Drown yourself in the bliss of the inner music of the soul. Its melody and sweetness are beyond description. You should experience it yourself.
You are the real master or governor of the universe. You are bound to none. Feel the majesty of yourself. Whatever your circumstances and environments may be, keep peaceful and happy. Abandon all anxiety, fear and worry. Rest in your centre. Be self-poised, self-pleased and self-contained. Sing Om. Chant Om. Meditate on Om. Realise the Self. Know the Self and be free. Now the whole world will be a heaven or a paradise for you. You are the Lord of lords, the God of all gods, the Emperor of emperors. You are in possession of the inexhaustible spiritual wealth. The sum total of the pleasures of the whole world is but a mere drop when compared to the bliss you enjoy now. You are the ocean of bliss now. What a magnificent state! Even the thousand-tongued Adisesha cannot describe it.
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Chapter 6
- Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Chapter 6: Philosophy And Vedanta, 1.You are the Master of your Destiny
Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Chapter 6: Philosophy And Vedanta, 1.You are the Master of your Destiny, 1. Get up at 4 a.m. daily. This is Brahma Muhurta which is extremely favourable for meditation on God at energyenhancement.org
- Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Chapter 6: Philosophy And Vedanta, 2.Know Thyself
Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Chapter 6: Philosophy And Vedanta, 2.Know Thyself, That 'Being' who is described in the Upanishads is Brahman or Atman or the Absolute. He is the fountain-head of all scriptural knowledge. He is the source or womb for everything. He is Existence Absolute, Knowledge Absolute and Bliss Absolute. He is indivisible, all-pervading, self-contained, eternal and immortal. He is beyond time, space and causation. He is beginningless and endless. He is the indweller of all beings. He is the witness of the activities of all the minds at energyenhancement.org
- Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Chapter 6: Philosophy And Vedanta, 3.Message of Amrita
Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Chapter 6: Philosophy And Vedanta, 3.Message of Amrita, Amrita Putra! Are you always peaceful? Are you noble? Do you possess self-restraint? Are you endowed with divine virtues? Are you free from ignorance? Do you possess knowledge of the Self? Have you got illumination? Have you realised the immortal, pure Self? How do you stand before these questions? If you have not got these things, then come, sit down and listen! Here is the message of Amrita for you all! Even if you practise a particle of this, you will go beyond death, sorrow and pain at energyenhancement.org
- Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Chapter 6: Philosophy And Vedanta, 4.Vedanta
Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Chapter 6: Philosophy And Vedanta, 4.Vedanta, The term Veda is derived from the Sanskrit root. 'Vid'-to know. 'Anta' means end. Thus Vedanta literally signifies 'end of wisdom.' Philosophy is called Vedanta, because, it explains what that end is and how to achieve it. Vedanta is the religion of the Vedas or the Upanishads. It is the only universal, eternal religion. It is the essence of the teachings of the Srutis at energyenhancement.org
- Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Chapter 6: Philosophy And Vedanta, 5.Message of Gita
Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Chapter 6: Philosophy And Vedanta, 5.Message of Gita, The Atma is not born nor does He ever die. He is unborn, eternal, changeless, ancient and inexhaustible. He is not killed when the body is killed. He slays not, nor is he slain. A Sthitaprajna or Jivanmukta is free from desires, longings, fears, mineness, 'I-ness' and attachment. He is satisfied in his own self. He is indifferent amidst sensual pleasures. He is not elated by getting desirable objects. He has a poised mind at all times and under all conditions. He is centred in his own self at energyenhancement.org
- Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Chapter 6: Philosophy And Vedanta, 6.Essence of Yoga-Vasishtha
Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Chapter 6: Philosophy And Vedanta, If the four sentinels that wait at the gates of Moksha (salvation), viz., Santi (peace), Vichara (Atmic enquiry), Santosha (contentment), and Satsanga (association with the wise), are befriended, then there will be no obstacle in the attainment of the final emancipation. Even if one of them is befriended, then he will introduce you to the rest of his companions at energyenhancement.org
- Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Chapter 6: Philosophy And Vedanta, 7.Message of Wisdom
Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Chapter 6: Philosophy And Vedanta, 7.Message of Wisdom, The desire to know the Brahman springs only in the person whose mind is pure, who is free from desires and who is free from the deeds done in this birth and in the previous ones, becomes disgusted with the external, ephemeral perishable objects at energyenhancement.org
- Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Chapter 6: Philosophy And Vedanta, 8.Message of Peace
Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Chapter 6: Philosophy And Vedanta, 8.Message of Peace, The kingdom of peace is beyond all speech and thought. Peace is not merely the absence of noise, tumult, strife or quarrels, controversies or disputes. It is not a condition or environment from which all undesirable elements are removed. This peace is not an inert passive state. It is not a hypnotic trance. It is not a negative physical condition. It is a positive state of spiritual attainment. It is your centre, ideal and goal. It is perfect awareness. It is a magnificent, indescribable state in which the pure soul enjoys the highest divine bliss and transcendental divine knowledge. You will become absolutely fearless and desireless by drinking this divine nectar of peace. You will be in communion with the Supreme Soul or Atma by attaining this peace. In this state of peace there are no yesterdays or tomorrows, no sunset or daybreak-there is eternal sunshine. It can hardly be acquired from external sources. It can be reached only by patient spiritual practices at energyenhancement.org
- Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Chapter 6: Philosophy And Vedanta, 9.Philosophy and Meditation on 'Om'
Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Chapter 6: Philosophy And Vedanta, 9.Philosophy and Meditation on 'Om', Brahman or the Supreme Being is the highest of all. Om is His name. So, Om is to be adored. Om is everything. Om is the symbol of Brahman. It is the word of power. It is the sacred monosyllable. It is the essence of the Vedas. It is the boat to take you to the other chore of fearlessness and immortality at energyenhancement.org
- Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Chapter 6: Philosophy And Vedanta, 10.Sat-Chit-Ananda-Svarupoham
Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Chapter 6: Philosophy And Vedanta, 10.Sat-Chit-Ananda-Svarupoham, You will soon realise your identity with the Supreme Self and shine in your pristine Brahmic glory at energyenhancement.org
- Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Chapter 6: Philosophy And Vedanta, 11.Jivanmukta
Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Chapter 6: Philosophy And Vedanta, 11.Jivanmukta, A Jivanmukta or liberated sage is absolutely free from desires, fear, selfishness, egoism, mineness, attachment, greed and hatred. He is full of pure love, compassion and mercy. He has mastery over the mind and senses. He does not identify himself with the body. He always dwells in his own Inner Self. He is ever contented and happy at energyenhancement.org
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