Guru: SWAMI CHINMAYANANDA: The Inspiration, The Guide, The Way, and The Goal

By: Polam, Neelima

A Guru is a divine and revered figure, who serves as a guide, an inspiration, a path, and ultimately a goal for those seeking higher spiritual knowledge and enlightenment. One such revered Guru is Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda, whose teachings and wisdom have inspired countless individuals on their spiritual journey. Swami Chinmayananda was a Hindu spiritual leader who inspired the formation of Chinmaya Mission, a worldwide non-profit organization, to spread the knowledge of Advaita Vedānta, the Bhagavad Gītā, the Upanishads, and other ancient Hindu scriptures. His greatness is glorified in Śrī Chinmaya Aṣṭottaraśata Nāmāvaliḥ, a beautiful hymn composed of 108 glorious names that reflect his divine nature. Each glorious name is an indication of His Divine Nature and an inspiration for us to contemplate to discover the Divine within ourselves.

The failure to apprehend the One Reality leads to the misapprehension of our existence. It can make us believe that we are limited to our senses, body, mind, and ego. However, by reflecting on the 108 glories of Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda, we can discover our true nature to be limitless pure consciousness, Chinmaya.

This book is a compilation of affirmations and reflections by the author Neelima Polam as she embarked on a profound spiritual practice to meditate and reflect upon the glories of Gurudev, one per day for 108 days. You can go through the pages sequentially, taking time to reflect on each name before moving on to the next one. Alternatively, you can select a page randomly and focus your reflection on the name that appears on that page. Both methods can be effective in helping you to deepen your spiritual practice and connect with your inner self.

All proceeds from the sale of this book will go to Chinmaya Mission(R) Washington Regional Center (CMWRC) to help enable the profound life-changing teachings of Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda to reach the maximum number of people.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DJ4GXXZK
• ISBN13: 9798884360662
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 11.0"