Journey & teachings of Swami Chinmayananda. #chinmayanand #swamichinmayananda

Rashmi welcomed participants to the 14th Swadhyay session and introduced Jyoti Lakshmiji as the speaker to present on Swami Chinmayananda's spiritual journey and teachings. Jyoti Lakshmiji delivered a comprehensive presentation covering Swami Chinmayananda's life from his birth in 1916 as Balakrishnan to his transformation into a spiritual leader, including his early career as a freedom fighter and journalist, his spiritual awakening under Swami Sivananda, and his establishment of the Chinmaya Mission in 1953. She detailed his global vision to spread Vedantic knowledge, his extensive international travels covering 39 cities in 18 countries, and his formation of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad in 1964. The presentation highlighted his significant contributions through educational institutions, healthcare services, and social welfare programs, concluding with his legacy of 95 publications and his mahasamadhi in 1993. Participants expressed appreciation for the comprehensive overview of Swami Chinmayananda's contributions to preserving Hindu culture and spiritual education. Through a variety of practices, including deep breathing exercises, guided meditations, mindfulness techniques, and conscious awareness practices, BEACON offers tools to help you: Reduce stress and anxiety Increase focus and clarity Improve emotional balance Enhance physical health Cultivate inner peace How to meditate Clasp Your Hands: Interlock your fingers, which can help you stay grounded and focus your energy. Cross Your Feet: Sit in a comfortable position, with your feet crossed, either on the floor or on a cushion, or you can even sit in a chair with your feet flat on the ground if that's more comfortable. Close Your Eyes: This helps reduce external distractions and allows you to focus inwardly. Observe Your Natural Breath: Focus on the sensation of your breath entering and leaving your body. Don’t try to control it; just observe it as it happens naturally. For more detailed information about meditation and its benefits, you can explore resources like www.pssmovement.org & Breath Energy & Health Foundation(BEHF)