"Aatmano Moksharthang Jagadhithaya Cha:" ( Sanskrit)- Salvation of the Self and Well Being of the Universe.
The International Vedanta Society (IVS)
The International Vedanta Society (IVS) is purely a spiritual organization and was formed on the 19th of November 1989 by the will o0f the Divine which manifested through Bhagavan. Based on the essence of the Upanishads, The Society aims in spreading the message of Vedanta -the spiritual science to each an every door. Commencing its journey from Guwahati the north-eastern part of India, the Society has within a short span spread to different corners of the country and also touched many hearts abroad. Preaching the life giving message of Vedanta, IVS has transformed innumerable lives who are now rejuvenated with the light of hope, self-confidence and love. Realisation of the Self is the key note of IVS. Its members and well- wishers strive continuously to emit the fragrance of eternal Love and Bliss.
What is Vedanta?
Vedas imply knowledge. The Vedas are divided into two major parts. Firstly the karma Kandya -the portion containing rituals and rites in the Vedas. Secondly the Jnana Kandya- the knowledge portion where the knowledge of the 'Self ' is elaborated. This later part is known as Upanishads or Vedanta. Vedanta speaks about the real nature of our Self. It proclaims the oneness of ours with the Soul or Brahman which is of the nature of Existance, Knowledge and Bliss Absolute. But this nature of ours is veiled by ignorance and as a reasult of which we imagine ourselves to be finite, mortal and week. Realization of the Self which is the essance of Vedanta uproots all such limited and false imaginations of ours and introduces us with our absolute and infinite entity. Realization of this Supreme existance, Brahman or Self puts an end to all ignorances thereby erasing our limitations, doubts, fears and weaknesses. 'Thou Art That.'
Essence Of IVS
* There is nothing second but Brahman or Atman. * Brahmajnana or Self- Knowledge is the sole object of life. Self- Knowledge is traditionally transmitted through Guru. So meditating of Guru is inevitable. * The medium of serving this ideology is Love. * 'Bhagavan' Himself is the core of the International Vedanta Society. * To spread the ideology of Self- Realisation is the very object of the International Vedanta Society.
Five Divine Commands
* Practice Vedanta Daily. * Preach Vedanta Daily. * Take food in return of work. * Be sincere in the service of Guru. * Shed your life in worship of God.
SADHANA
* Meditate * Read Vedanta * Take care of thy health * Avoid Misuse * Think of others * Be self-reliant and true * Cultivate Love * Expand thy heart * Believe on God, Guru,Scriptures and Self * Become perfect * Give up spiritual ego at last * Say 'Hare Krishna'
-Bhagavan (The Core and founder Of International Vedanta Society)
Birth Anniversary celebration of Bhagavan in Kolkata, India
Bhagavan
God in the form of Man
BHAGAVAN
Our Friend, Father & Master.
A small sapling grows up into a big tree.
If you think that the world outside is a big bad world and you have no place in it then don't loose heart. Don't underestimate yourself.Dont think yourself to be a looser. As in your real Self you are 'Amritashya Putra'- Son of the immortal. Ever pure. You have infinite strength in you. What you need is to discover it! So stop blaming yourself. Don't waste time. Come and embrace Bhagavan;for He is there to show you how to tap your inner potentiality; to help you discover your REAL SELF.
Recommended books for Spiritual practice
Sri Bhagavan Uvacha by Sri Bhagavan
Advaita Vedanta by Swami Sankarananda
Vivek Churamani by Shankaracharya
Bhrihadaranyak Upanishad
Srimad Bhagavat Gita
Yogavashista Saar
Aparokshanubhuti
Katha Upanishad
kena Upanishad
Aastavakra Gita
MEDITATING MONK
In All The Business Of This World Find Some Real Time To Ask Yourself The Question- Who You Are?