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.
Vedanta is that bold philosophy which teaches unity of life or oneness of consciousness. It is that supreme philosophy which boldly proclaims, with emphasis and force, that this little Jiva or human being is identical with the Supreme Soul or the Eternal. It is that sublime philosophy which elevates the mind at once to the magnificent heights of Brahmanhood, divine splendour and glory, which makes you absolutely fearless, which destroys all barriers that separate man from man, and which brings concord, unruffled peace and harmony to the suffering humanity at large. It is the only philosophy that can really unite, on the basis of the one common Self in all, a Hindu and a Mohammedan, Catholic and a Protestant, a Vaishnavite and a Saivite, an Irishman and an Englishman, a European and an American, on a common platform, and in the core of their hearts also. It is the only philosophy that, when properly understood and practised, can put a definite stop to the world war, dissensions, splits, communal fights, skirmishes, etc., that exist in different nations and communities.
Vedanta is a magnetic healing balm for the wounded and afflicted in the dreadful battle-field of this dire Samsara. It is the divine collyrium which removes the cataract of ignorance and gives a new inner eye of intuition or wisdom. It is the direct royal road to the domain of unalloyed felicity and the Supreme Abode of Immortality and Eternal Bliss.
It eradicates ignorance-the root-cause of human sufferings-puts an end to the ever-revolving wheel of births and deaths and confers immortality, infinite knowledge and bliss. It gives hope to the hopeless, power to the powerless, vigour to the vigourless and joy to the joyless.
Vedanta speaks of one Atma or Brahman which is beginningless, endless, timeless, spaceless, immortal, self-luminous, indivisible and all-pervading, who is Sat-Chit-Ananda.
Vedanta gives freedom for all. It embraces or includes one and all. Vedanta is neither theory nor dry philosophy for contention and argumentation. It is actual life of perennial bliss in Brahman or Truth. Equip yourself with four means. Enquire, "Who am I?" Meditate on Brahman. Know "Thou art That." O aspirants bold! Say Om Tat Sat; Om-Sat-Chit-Ananda-rupah, Sivoham, Sivoham; Sat-Chit-Ananda-Svarupoham."
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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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