Language | English |
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ISBN-10 | 1-880687-31-3 |
No of pages | 318 |
Font Size | Medium |
Book Publisher | Chinmaya |
Published Date | 01 Aug 1999 |
Swami Chinmayananda Saraswati (born Balakrishna Menon; 8 May 1916 – 3 August 1993) was a Hindu spiritual leader and a teacher who inspired the formation of Chinmaya Mission, a worldwide nonprofit organisation, to spread the knowledge of Advaita Vedanta, the non-dual system of thought found in the Upanishads, which epitomise the philosophical teachings of the Vedas.
Chinmayananda is known for teaching Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads, and other ancient Hindu scriptures. From 1951 onward, he spearheaded a global Hindu spiritual and cultural renaissance that popularised the religion's esoteric scriptural texts, teaching them in English all across India and abroad.
Chinmayananda inspired the formation of Chinmaya Mission program (CVP) in 1953. Founded by his disciples and led by him, it is a spiritual, educational, and charitable nonprofit organization that encompasses more than 300 centres in India and internationally.[citation needed] He authored 95 publications, including commentaries on the major Upanishad and Bhagavad Gita. He was a visiting professor of Indian philosophy at several American and Asian universities and he conducted university lecture tours in many countries.
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Through personal accounts of his students, Swami Chinmayananda's teachings about the spiritual life are unfolded with engaging directness.
The book answers questions such as: How can I hasten my progress on the spiritual journey? How can I meet the demands of life without undue stress? How can I rid myself of a negative habit? How can I succeed in business while staying true to my values? How can I transcend the limitations of my body, mind, and intellect and rest in pure Consciousness?