His penchant for a deeper understanding of the nature of divine love and bhakti (devotion) would drown his mind in spiritual thoughts for long periods. However, distinguished material education and a promising corporate career did not quench his thirst for knowing the Absolute Truth. After that, he worked for some time with one of IndiaвЂ™s topmost industrial houses. He then completed his MBA from the equally revered Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kolkata. From the world-renowned Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi. In fact, it is the second most positive sentiment after selfless love.Academic and Professional Accomplishments of Swami MukundanandaSwami Mukundananda-JKYog Secrets of Spiritual Sadhana-24 Sadhana Karu Pyare - Sadhana Karu Pyare is a unique philosophical compilation set in 54 lines and arranged in the form of couplets (dohas).Swami Mukundananda finished his B.Tech.

Upon completion of his studies, his Guru entrusted him with the key task of propagating the ancient knowledge of the Eternal Truth the world over.Swami Mukundananda was first introduced to yogasans and Hatha Yog meditational techniques in childhood, and he continued its practice while growing up. He also perfected the principle meditation technique called вЂњRoopydhyanвЂќ, as revealed and taught by Shree Kripaluji Maharaj. He also extensively studied the Vedic scriptures, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Bhagavatam and the Indian and Western systems of philosophy. About this first meeting, Maharajji later remarked, вЂњHe recognized me as one would recognize his mother.вЂќ Under the guidance of Shree Maharajji, he practiced intense sadhana while residing at the ashram. He was overawed by the unfathomable scriptural knowledge and ocean of Divine love that he saw manifest in his Spiritual Master. Ultimately his search took him to the lotus feet of his Spiritual Master, Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj (who is lovingly called вЂњMaharajjiвЂќ by his devotees).

Hearing the profound secrets of the Vedas from him is a rare privilege, for he is able to explain the ancient esoteric knowledge with rigourous scientific logic, in the modern context. Wherever Swamji goes, he attracts huge audiences. He then incorporated the best practices of Hatha Yog, and amalgamated it with Bhakti Yog, to formulate the system of вЂњJagadguru Kripaluji Yog.вЂќFor the last quarter of a century, Shree Swamiji has been traveling far and wide, awakening hundreds of thousands of seekers. On his Spiritual MasterвЂ™s instructions, Swamiji visited reputed Yoga Universities all over India, studying their yogic techniques. Seeing his interest in Yog, Kripaluji Maharaj asked him to teach a holistic system of Yog, to correct the anomaly in the Western world, where Yoga was being taught as a mere physical science.

He also reveals the simple and straightforward way of God-realization which can be practiced by anyone. Like the true disciple of a true master, Swami Mukundananda masterfully quotes from scriptures of different religions, to satisfy even the most discerning of knowledge seekers. Since 2008, on the instruction of Shree Maharajji, Swamiji has increasingly begun spending more time in USA, where his educational background and command over the English language make his programs particularly charming to the intelligentsia, professionals, and academicians.His lectures cover the teachings of the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavatam, Puranas, Bhagavad Geeta, Ramayan, and other Eastern and Western philosophies. He has inspired innumerable devotees in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong, where his visit is always anxiously awaited.

Why?What is the nature of God? Why is He beyond our intellect, mind and senses?What is the Grace of God? How is it attained?Why do we experience lust, anger, greed, envy, illusion etc.? How can they beconquered?The Vedas mention three paths to God-realization: karm, gyan and bhakti. Some of the questions addressed in his lectures are:We are all searching for happiness, yet we remain discontented. His wisdom filled anecdotes, humorous stories and clarity has the audience both enthralled and entertained for the entire duration of his lecture! The discourses offered by Swamiji are specially designed for those people who have unanswered questions about spirituality, and are looking for satisfactory answers.

In his lectures, Swamiji answers such questions which have always puzzled people and shows the clear, simple truth. This has led to much confusion in the minds of people. But when these great scriptures are read individually, they appear to have many contradictions. They were either directly spoken by God in his various descensions on earth, or were inspired by him in the hearts of the Saints. Are all treasure houses of Divine knowledge.

A) God is attained through His Grace, and not through our self-effort. The God-realized Saints in the past have done so.2. B) God can be seen, attained and understood, even through our material senses and intellect. A) God can never be seen or understood by our material senses and intellect because He is Divine.

B) We are responsible for our own actions. Without his inspiration, not even a leaf can move. A) Everything happens by the will of God.

A) This world is mithya or unreal since it is made of maya. We are the makers of our own destiny.5. B) We all have the free-will to act. We are all controlled by our destiny. A) What we get in this life is the consequence of our actions in past lives.

B) The desire for liberation is a selfish desire, and only when we give it up can we attain pure Divine love.7. A) Liberation from material bondage is the ultimate goal of spirituality. Without it we cannot live.6.

It must be separately accomplished.8. B) Devotion to God is not the same as the performance of worldly duties. One who performs his worldly duties sincerely, does not need to worship God.

Click here to SwamijiвЂ™s lecture.The most invaluable treasure attainable in the human form is Selfless Divine Love. B) The aim of meditation is to stop the thinking process and quiet the mind. A) The aim of meditation is to think of God and establish the mind in God. B) Unless we surrender to a Guru, we cannot reach God.9.

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