CHINMAYA SHIVAM

21-Chandrashekhara Dhyanam - Verse 6 I take refuge in Chandrashekhara, the medicine for those afflicted by the disease of worldly existence, the remover of all troubles and afflictions; the destroyer of Dakṣa's sacrifice, the three-eyed One; the bestower of worldly fulfilment and liberation, and the remover of all accumulated sins. Having taken refuge in Him, what indeed can Yama do to me? Please...

Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 5 Bhagavan Shiva humbles Andhakasura. We explore the vedantic symbolism of this leela. Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who w...

Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 5 Why does Shiva have a bull as a vehicle? What is the difference between Nandi and Vahana? Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India...

Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 5 I seek refuge in Lord Chandrasekhara, who wears the lord of serpents, coiled into an earring; whose vehicle is the bull; whose glory is praised by Nārada and other great sages; who is the Lord of all the worlds; who destroyed the Asura Andhaka; who is like a celestial wish-fulfilling tree to those who seek refuge in Him; and who is the destroyer of Yama himself....

Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 4 Why does Bhagavan Shiva have an axe and hold a deer? We explore the legends and the symbolism Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside In...

Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 4 Symbolism of Bhagavan Shiva holding poison in his neck. We explore 2 legends - one is the popular Samudra Manthana episode. But the second one is humbling of Indra's pride.  The importance of these for a sadhak are reflected upon. Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda,...

Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 4 The One adorned with serpents; whose beautiful left side is adorned by Pārvatī, daughter of the Mountain King; whose throat is blue from holding the poison; who bears an axe and holds a deer. Having taken refuge in Him, what indeed can Yama do to me? Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by...

Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 4 I take refuge in Chandrashekhara, the friend of Kubera, the Lord of the Yakṣas; the One who removed the eyes of Bhaga; the One adorned with serpents; whose beautiful left side is adorned by Pārvatī, daughter of the Mountain King; whose throat is blue from holding the poison; who bears an axe and holds a deer. Having taken refuge in Him, what indeed can Yama do to...

Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 3 We explore the ganga-avataran episode and its symbolism. Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would like to offer any Gurud...

Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 3 Brahmaji and Bhagavan Vishnu are humbled by Bhagavan Shiva through the Lingodbhava-rupa.  We explore the symbolism and significance of this leela. Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using...

Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 3 We explore the legend of humbling of pride of Daruka-vana rishis by Bhagavan Shiva Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who wou...

Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 3 I seek refuge in Lord Chandrasekhara, whose majestic form is adorned with an upper garment made from the hide of a mighty elephant, whose lotus feet are worshipped by Lord Brahmā and the lotus-eyed Lord Viṣṇu, and whose radiant white matted locks are sanctified by the cooling spray of the celestial river Gaṅgā. Having sought refuge in such a Lord, what indeed can...

Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 2 Bhasma symbolism we explore further and also the glory of Shiva as Bhava - Pure Existence, one of the 11 rudras & the source of creation. Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this...

Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 2 We explore the glory of Bhasma and why Bhagavan Shiva applies Bhasma Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would like to off...

Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 2 I take refuge in Chandrashekhara, whose lotus feet are adorned with the fragrance of flowers from the five celestial trees; whose forehead eye produced the fire that burnt Manmatha; whose body is smeared with sacred ash; who destroys worldly sorrow and is the eternal Being. Having taken refuge in Him, what indeed can Yama do to me? Please support this podcast by...

Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 1 I seek refuge in Lord Chandrasekhara, who dwells upon the summit of the silver mountain Kailāsa.  We explore the 3 levels of Kailas - Adhi-daivik, Adhi-bhautik & Adhyatmik.  Guided meditation is on Samba-sadashiva at Kailas. Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, th...

Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 1 I seek refuge in Lord Chandrasekhara, who wielded Mount Meru as His bow, who dwells upon the summit of the silver mountain Kailāsa, who fashioned the mighty serpent Vāsuki into the bowstring, who used Lord Viṣṇu tipped with Fire as His arrow, who swiftly destroyed the three aerial cities of the demons, and who is adored by all the devas. Having taken refuge in su...

A spiritual discourse explored the story of Markandeya holding the Shivalinga as a symbol of uncompromising commitment to a higher ideal. Core teachings centered on the distinction between stubborn ego-driven behavior and genuine surrender to an ideal, the integration of intellectual conviction (Satyam) with emotional connection, and the practice of Ishwara Arpitam — offering all action to the Div...

Story and symbolism of Chandrashekhara followed by guided meditation Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would like to offer any Gurudakshina/donation can se...

Deeper meaning and symbolism of Chandrashekhara and symbolism of the story of Markandeya Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would like to offer any Gurudaks...

Introduction to the background of Chandrashekhara Ashtakam. Story of Markandeya. Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would like to offer any Gurudakshina/don...

Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would like to offer any Gurudakshina/donation can send an email to enquiry@chinmayamissionmumbai.com with a cc to sswatma...

Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would like to offer any Gurudakshina/donation can send an email to enquiry@chinmayamissionmumbai.com with a cc to sswatma...

Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would like to offer any Gurudakshina/donation can send an email to enquiry@chinmayamissionmumbai.com with a cc to sswatma...

Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would like to offer any Gurudakshina/donation can send an email to enquiry@chinmayamissionmumbai.com with a cc to sswatma...