|| NûÉlSÉåarÉÉåmÉÌlÉwÉiÉç || || xÉmiÉqÉÉååÅkrÉÉrÉÈ || CHANDOGYA UPANISHAD – 7 “Infinite Bliss” Bhumaiva Sukham “THE SANDEEPANY EXPERIENCE” Reflections by TEXT SWAMI GURUBHAKTANANDA 16 Sandeepany’s Vedanta Course List of All the Course Texts in Chronological Sequence: Text TITLE OF TEXT Text TITLE OF TEXT No. No. 1 Sadhana Panchakam 24 Hanuman Chalisa 2 Tattwa Bodha 25 Vakya Vritti 3 Atma Bodha 26 Advaita Makaranda 4 Bhaja Govindam 27 Kaivalya Upanishad 5 Manisha Panchakam 28 Bhagavad Geeta (Discourse -- ) 6 Forgive Me 29 Mundaka Upanishad 7 Upadesha Sara 30 Amritabindu Upanishad 8 Prashna Upanishad 31 Mukunda Mala (Bhakti Text) 9 Dhanyashtakam 32 Tapovan Shatkam 10 Bodha Sara 33 The Mahavakyas, Panchadasi 5 11 Viveka Choodamani 34 Aitareya Upanishad 12 Jnana Sara 35 Narada Bhakti Sutras 13 Drig-Drishya Viveka 36 Taittiriya Upanishad 14 “Tat Twam Asi” – Chand Up 6 37 Jivan Sutrani (Tips for Happy Living) 15 Dhyana Swaroopam 38 Kena Upanishad 16 “Bhoomaiva Sukham” Chand 7 39 Aparoksha Anubhuti (Meditation) 17 Manah Shodhanam 40 108 Names of Pujya Gurudev 18 “Nataka Deepa” – Panchadasi 10 41 Mandukya Upanishad 19 Isavasya Upanishad 42 Dakshinamurty Ashtakam 20 Katha Upanishad 43 Shad Darshanaah 21 “Sara Sangrah” – Yoga Vasishtha 44 Brahma Sootras 22 Vedanta Sara 45 Jivanmuktananda Lahari 23 Mahabharata + Geeta Dhyanam 46 Chinmaya Pledge A NOTE ABOUT SANDEEPANY Sandeepany Sadhanalaya is an institution run by the Chinmaya Mission in Powai, Mumbai, teaching a 2-year Vedanta Course. It has a very balanced daily programme of basic Samskrit, Vedic chanting, Vedanta study, Bhagavatam, Ramacharitmanas, Bhajans, meditation, sports and fitness exercises, team-building outings, games and drama, celebration of all Hindu festivals, weekly Gayatri Havan and Guru Paduka Pooja, and Karma Yoga activities. This series is an effort to promote the learning of Vedanta; it does not replace Course, but hopes to inspire young people to spend two years of their life for an experience that is sure to make a far-reaching spiritual impact on their personal lives. Sandeepany is an all-round spiritual course that gives proper direction to the youth and to those approaching retirement. Hinduism is in dire need of a band of systematically trained teachers or Acharyas who can serve this Eternal Religion. – The Editor, 9th July 2017, the Holy Guru Purnima Day Om Namah Shivaaya! Text 16 || NûÉlSÉåarÉÉåmÉÌlÉwÉiÉç || || xÉmiÉqÉÉåÅkrÉÉrÉÈ || CHANDOGYA UPANISHAD – 7 “Bhumaiva Sukham” – Infinite Bliss A Dialogue between Narada (the disciple) & Sage Sanatkumara Reflections by SWAMI GURUBHAKTANANDA on the Series of 13 Lectures by Swamini Vimalanandaji Director-Acharyaji,Chinmaya Gardens, Coimbatore. to the 15th Batch Vedanta Course at Sandeepany Sadhanalaya, Powai, Mumbai May 9th – May 23rd, 2012 Adi Shankaracharya Swami Sivananda Swami Tapovanji Swami Chinmayananda SERVE LOVE GIVE PURIFY MEDITATE REALISE Copyright & Author’s Details Author: Swami Gurubhaktananda, ex Krishna Chaitanya, born Bipin R. Kapitan of Durban, South Africa. Residence: Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India. Email: [email protected] © 2017 All Rights Reserved. Copyright held by Chinmaya International Foundation, Kerala. About This Edition: Web Edition: 9th July 2017, the Holy Guru Purnima Day Website: Chinmaya International Foundation: www.chinfo.org Series Title : The Sandeepany Experience Series Subject: Vedanta & supportive subsidiary texts. Declaration by the Author: The material in this series is under inspiration of the Sandeepany Vedanta Course, but largely consists of the Author’s reflections on the Course. He is deeply indebted to the Chinmaya Mission for its excellent presentation of the Course by their renowned and dedicated Acharyas. Personal Dedication 1. To my Parents, Smt Sharadaben & Sri Ratilalbhai Kapitan who inspired me to study in life, to stick to the path of Dharma and pursue the highest ideals; and swamped me with their abundant Love; 2. To Pujya Sri Swami Vimalanandaji Maharaj the President of the Divine Life Society of Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India, who constantly encouraged and supported this effort; 3. To Pujya Sri Swami Tejomayanandaji (Guruji) for his boundless vision and inspiration to create a vibrant organisation; 4. To Sri Swami Advayanandaji and Sri Swami Sharadanandaji my Acharyaji and Upa-Acharyaji at Sandeepany, who imparted their bountiful knowledge and wisdom with rare selfless Divine Love, just as the Rishis of yore would wish to see them do. ***** || NûÉlSÉåarÉÉåmÉÌlÉwÉiÉç || Chandogya Upanishad - 7 “Bhoomaiva Sukham” – The Bliss of Infinity FOR SAMSKRIT TEXT WITH SANDHEES Guide to Splitting Sandhees Conventional Samskrit Format is used in the body of the book. Split-Sandhee Samskrit Format is given at the end of the book, for the benefit of beginners. Word-combinations (Sandhees) are highlighted in bold underline (as shown in the table below) to help indicate the splitting of words. This is an original feature. Purpose: To assist new students who are just finding their way in Samskrit to break up the words (Pada Chheda). It is not intended for those already proficient in Samskrit. How it Works: 1. Enables normal chanting. The bold underlined letters are Sandhees, not words, and are needed only to join words for correct chanting. 2. Indicates splitting of words. To determine the words on either side of the Sandhee, the following table may be used. [The table has been applied in the transliteration within the body of the book, where individual words are used.] Add to End Add to Front SANDHEE of Prior Word of Posterior Word A (a) -AÉ- (aa) A (a) C (i) -D- (ee) C (i) E (u) -F- (oo) E (u) elongated vowel -"x- short vowel short vowel -x"- elongated vowel elongated vowel -"x" - elongated vowel A (a) -L- (e) C (i) A (a) -Lå- (ai) L (e) A (a) -AÉå- (o) E (u) A (a) -AÉæ- (au) Lå (ai) AÈ (ah) -AÉå (o) unaffected C (i) -rÉç (y) unaffected E (u) -uÉç (v) unaffected È (h) -xÉç, -Uç, -zÉç unaffected ***** CHANDOGYA UPANISHAD – 7 “Bhumaiva Sukham – Infinite Bliss” CONTENTS ___________________________________________________________________________ Introduction: “The Bliss of the Infinite” 4 Invocation: “Om Aapyaayantu” from the Sama Veda 6 PART 1: “Jeeva” – THE INDIVIDUAL SOUL (Sections 1 to 5, 15 Verses) Section 1: “Naama” – NAME (5 verses) 8 Verse 1.1: Narada’s Request to Sanatkumara 8 Verse 1.2: Narada Presents his Incredible C.V. 8 Verse 1.3: Narada Still Feels Incomplete! 9 Verse 1.4: The Greatness of Name 11 Verse 1.5: Beyond Name 11 Section 2: “Vaak” – SPEECH (2 verses) 13 Verse 2.1: What is Greater Than Name? 13 Verse 2.2: Beyond Speech 15 Section 3: “Manah” – MIND (2 verses) 16 Verse 3.1: What is Greater Than Speech? 16 Verse 3.2: Beyond Mind 18 Section 4: “Sankalpa” – WILL (2 verses) 19 Verse 4.1: What is Greater Than Mind? 19 Verse 4.2: The Greatness of Will 20 Verse 4.3: Beyond Will 21 Section 5: “Chittam” – INTELLIGENCE (4verses) 22 Verse 5.1: What is Greater Than Will? 22 Verse 5.2: The Greatness of Intelligence 23 Verse 5.3: Beyond Intelligence 25 PART 2: “Dharma” – UNIVERSAL LAW (Sections 6 to 8, 6 Verses) Section 6: “Dhyaanam” – CONTEMPLATION (2 verses) 27 Verse 6.1: What is Greater Than Intelligence? 27 Verse 6.2: Beyond Contemplation 29 Section 7: “Vijnaanam” – UNDERSTANDING (2 verses) 29 1 Verse 7.1: What is Greater Than Contemplation? 29 Verse 7.2: Beyond Understanding 31 Section 8: “Balam” – STRENGTH (2 verses) 33 Verse 8.1: What is Greater Than Understanding? 33 Verse 8.2: Beyond Strength 35 PART 3: “Jagat” – THE UNIVERSE (Sections 9 to 12, 8 Verses) Section 9: “Annam” – FOOD (2 verses) 38 Verse 9.1: What is Greater Than Strength? 38 Verse 9.2: Beyond Food 39 Section 10: “Aapah” – WATER (2 verses) 40 Verse 10.1: What is Greater Than Food? 40 Verse 10.2: Beyond Water 42 Section 11: “Tejah” – FIRE (2 verses) 43 Verse 11.1: What is Greater Than Water? 43 Verse 11.2: Beyond Fire 44 Section 12: “Aakaashah” – SPACE (2 verses) 45 Verse 12.1: What is Greater Than Fire? 45 Verse 12.2: Beyond Space 47 PART 4: “Ishwara” – THE CAUSAL BEING (Sections 13 to 15, 8 Verses) Section 13: “Smarah” – MEMORY (2 verses) 48 Verse 13.1: What is Greater Than Space? 48 Verse 13.2: Beyond Memory 50 Section 14: “Aashaa” – ASPIRATION (2 verses) 51 Verse 14.1: What is Greater Than Memory? 51 Verse 14.2: Beyond Aspiration 53 Section 15: “Praanah” – LIFE FORCE (4 verses) 53 Verse 15.1: What is Greater Than Aspiration? 53 Verse 15.2: Ill-Treating the Living 55 Verse 15.3: “Ill-Treating” the Dead 56 Verse 15.4: The “Ativadi” – Speaker of Truth 57 PART 5: “Sadhana” – SPIRITUAL PRACTICE (Sections 16 to 23, 8 Verses) Introduction to the Section 59 2 Section 16: “Satyam” – TRUTH (1 verse) 60 Verse 16.1: Who is an Ativadi? 60 Section 17: “Vijnaanah” – REALISATION (1 verse) 61 Verse 17.1: Who is a Realised One? 61 Section 18: “Matih” – REFLECTION (1 verse) 62 Verse 18.1: Who is Qualified to Reflect? 62 Section 19: “Shraddhaa” – FAITH (1 verse) 63 Verse 19.1: Who is Full of Faith? 63 Section 20: “Nishthaa” – STEADFASTNESS (1 verse) 64 Verse 20.1: Who is Full of Steadfastness? 64 Section 21: “Kritih” – ACTIVITY (1 verse) 65 Verse 21.1: Who is Truly Active? 65 Section 22: “Sukham” – HAPPINESS (1 verse) 66 Verse 22.1: Who is Truly Happy? 66 Section 23: “Bhoomaa” – THE INFINITE (1 verse) 67 Verse 23.1: The Infinite Alone is Happiness 76 PART 6: “Bhooma” – THE INFINITE (Sections 24 to 27, 6 Verses) Section 24: “Moksha” – LIBERATION (2 verses) 69 Verse 24.1: The State of Liberation 69 Verse 24.2: Mutual Dependence 70 Section 25: “Swaraat” – INDEPENDENCE (2 verses) 71 Verse 25.1: The Infinite, the “I”, & the Self 71 Verse 25.2: The Sovereign & the Slave 72 Section 26: The VISION of the Ativadi (1 verse) 74 Verse 26.1: Greatness of the Realised Sage 74 Section 27: Supporting Verses (1 verse) 76 Verse 27.1: Three Supporting Verses 76 Split-Sandhee Samskrit Format (for Beginners) 80-92 Split-Sandhee English Transliteration 93-105 ***** 3 NûÉlSÉåarÉÉåmÉÌlÉwÉSè - 7 “pÉÔqÉæuÉ xÉÑZÉqÉç” CHANDOGYA UPANISHAD – 7 6 Parts – 27 Sections – 51 Verses “Bhoomaiva Sukham – Infinite BLISS” INTRODUCTION Chandogya Upanishad: The Chandogya Upanishad consists of 8 Chapters.