Renouncing the corporate
ladder to pursue a higher purpose.
HiIndiaweekly
By Bidisha Roy
June 25, 2010
Revered Spiritual leader,
Swami Mukundananda will visit Chicago from july 11 to 17 at Holiday Inn,
Rolling Meadows conducting programs on the study and practice of his
unique yoga and meditation discipline, Jagadguru Kripalu Yog.
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Revered spiritual leader,
Swami Mukundananda, continues his U.S. tour, hosting programs in which
participants are invited to join him in the study and practice of his
unique yoga and meditation discipline, Jagadguru Kripalu Yog.
In India, Swami
Mukundananda’s lectures attract audiences of thousands wishing to learn
more about his system of yoga...[read
more]
Swamiji visited his alma mater IIM Kolkata, to
participate in the Silver Jubilee Reunion of his batch. He gave a
lecture on “Spirituality for Managers”, on popular request.
Here is a press writeup of the function.
SUNNYVALE, Calif.- He talks
of neuroscience and divine powers in the same breath, and atoms,
neutrons and protons find their way into explanations about ancient Hind
u Philosophy: The Saffron robed, long haired Swami Mukndananda might
look the part but he is not your typical holy man.[read
more]
Sanatan Shiv Shakti Mandir Brings Renowned Spiritual Leader to Houston
Indo-American News
By Praveena Lakshmanan
HOUSTON: In an enlightening seven day program on “ Science of God –
Realization”, Sana Shiv Shakti Mandir (SSSM) of Houston along with
Jagadguru Kripalu Yog presented intellectually stimulating Discourses,
Yog and Meditation by renowned spiritual leader Swami Mukundananda at
SSSM ‘s new location at 6640 Harwin Drive.
With over 150 individuals attending the program each day, the sessions
included one hour of Yog and Meditation and about one and half hour of
kirtan and spiritual discourse by Swami Mukundananda.
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In Conversation With Swami Shree Mukundananda Ranjani Saigal 07/22/2009
Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual teacher
from India, and is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji
Maharaj. He is a unique sanyasi (in the renounced order of life), who
has a distinguished material educational background as well. Hearing
the profound secrets of the Vedas from him is a rare privilege, for he
is able to explain the ancient esoteric Vedic knowledge with rigourous
scientific logic, in the modern context.
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Chicago: Jagadguru
Kripalu Yog, a non-profit organization dedicated to the spiritual,
mental and physical wellness of human beings through yoga and
spirituality, has embarked on a national tour of large scale yoga and
meditation programs arriving in Chicago last week. Led by renowned
spiritual leader Swami Mukundananda, the week-long program was held with
free admission at the Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago in Lemont from
July 11 to July 17.
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CHICAGO: A former IIT
and Management graduate turned ascetic in quest of self-realization,
Swami Mukundananda, will be conducting yoga and meditation classes
and seminars across ten cities in USA under the auspices of
Jagadguru Kripalu Yog (JKY), USA
The
program started on May 30 and will continue in all ten cities till
September 25, according to Ajay Chandok, a Chicago based JKY
spokesperson.
The
states/cities being covered are: New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia,
Boston, Houston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Sunnyvale, Florida,
and New York. In Chicago, it commenced at Hindu Temple of Greater
Chicago on Saturday, July 11 and will run thru Friday July19.
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“We
are a tiny fragment of God and it is the nature of each fragment to be
pulled or attracted to its source.” Swami Mukundananda, the main
disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, explained to over 350
Hindu Americans crammed in the annex of Sri Lakshmi Temple in Ashland,
Massachusetts on Sunday, June 21, 2009, to hear his discourse...[read
more]
"Focus on Yoga during Swami Mukundananda's US Tour Interview"
The Indian Express (5 June 2009)
There are only a few Jagadgrus and once you meet them you know (immediatly)
that you are in the presence of a great one, said the soft spoken Swami
Mukndananda, talking about his mentor and spiritual teacher Kripalu
Maharaj, in a phone interview before his visit to the USA...[read
more]
"Wellness for
Life: Reach the Treasure Within (TM)" - Enlightening Discourses, Yoga &
Meditation Sessions (Free) by Renowned Saint Swami Mukundananda
Jagadguru
Kripalu Yog is organizing Yoga and Meditation sessions, Spiritual
discourses across 10 US cities.
Dallas, TX
May 16, 2009 -- Jagadguru Kripalu Yog (JKY), USA is organizing a series
of large scale Yoga and Meditation programs in ten cities across USA.
They will be led by a renowned saint, Swami Mukundananda. These programs
will start on May 30th 2009 and continue in ten cities till September
25th 2009. The states/cities that will be covered are: New Jersey,
Maryland, Virginia, Boston, Houston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles,
Sunnyvale, Florida, and New York. In each place, there will be week-long
programs with sessions in the mornings and/or evenings. The first part
of the session will focus on Yoga & Meditation and the second part will
include...
Hindu leader coming
to Dallas to talk about 'The Essence of Spirituality'
10:38 AM CDT on Saturday, July 26, 2008
By SAM HODGES / The Dallas Morning News
Swami Mukundananda
gave a series of talks at the DFW Hindu Temple in 2001, and
attendance grew from 200 to 700 through the week. He'll be back
there from Aug. 3 to 10, lecturing (in English) on "The Essence
of Spirituality," and leading classes in yoga and meditation.
After earning degrees in engineering and business from colleges
in India, he turned to the spiritual life, becoming a student of
Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, according to his press
materials. Swami Mukundananda has been lecturing around the
world for almost two decades, and his current tour includes
Lisbon, Portugal; Chicago; and Sunnyvale, Calif. He spoke by
phone with Staff Writer Sam Hodges.
What's your impression of the level of interest in the United
States in Hindu philosophy and practices, such as yoga and
meditation? Indians living in the U.S.A. are realizing the efficacy of yogic
technique for maintaining health at the physical, mental and
spiritual levels. I see tremendous interest.
There are many yoga classes offered across the U.S. now. Do you
think there's an authentic way and inauthentic way to practice
yoga?
The yoga schools around the world are utilizing the authentic
physical techniques. However, the mind issues are not being
tackled. This word "yoga" comes from the Sanskrit word "yog,"
which means union – the union of the individual soul with the
supreme soul. This union is through the mind. When we elevate
our mind consciousness to the divine, we achieve that state of
yog or yoga. This point is not being emphasized in 99 percent of
yoga schools.
One of your listed topics is "Why be spiritual in the age of
science?" What is your short answer? Science has helped us in harnessing the tremendous forces of
nature. However, it has no tools to harness our internal nature,
the basic problems of the human mind: lust, anger, envy, greed,
illusion. ... Spirituality is for enhancing the mind and
intellect, and manifesting the inherent divinity within us.
What is the biggest misconception about Hindu philosophy? People often ask why there are so many gods in Hinduism. The
Vedas [sacred texts] state again and again that there is only
one Supreme Creator. However, since that supreme being is all
powerful and in possession of infinite energies, he's not
restricted to one form. So in Hinduism are many forms of the one
supreme God.
What's the most practical advice you can give on stress
management? The real cause for stress is the unlimited desire within us,
desire for material advancement. With true knowledge we can
understand that the happiness we are searching for is not just
in the external objects. It is within us. When we learn to put
in our best effort without being attached to the results, stress
immediately vanishes.
Will your lectures benefit people outside the Hindu tradition? I will not be presenting this knowledge as something sectarian.
Instead, I will be presenting it as a very logical framework.
From whatever background one comes, if they are willing to
listen with an open mind, I'm sure they will find it appealing
and stimulating.
Any specific memories of the last lectures you gave in Dallas? People responded very well. The Indian community attending
consisted of highly educated people – scientists, engineers,
MBAs. They have a natural belief in God, yet they have so many
questions. Being an engineer myself, I know how people with a
scientific background think. I was able to explain things in a
manner that was convincing.
Lecture series on “The
essence of Spirituality” July 26th, 2008 /
www.americantemples.com
An advertising
campaign has been running on Radio Salaam Namaste in Dallas area
since the past month about the oncoming visit of Swami
Mukundanda, an IIT and IIM alumnus who gave up lucrative
corporate career to answer the call of spirituality. Apart from
hearing about his visit on radio, I had seen flyers being
distributed at major cultural events related to India in the
metroplex. Today I was surprised to read an article about him in
the
Dallas Morning News’ Religion page. I was happy to note that for the first time a
non-Christian saint/ person has hogged limelight in the
“Religion” page of the newspaper.
The article titled “Hindu leader coming to Dallas to talk about
‘The Essence of Spirituality’” spanned almost 2/3 of the page
and is written in an detailed question and answer format, with a
short introduction to the Swamiji. According to the article this
is the second visit of Swami Mukundananda to Dallas. The first
being in 2001. Apart from the lectures from Aug. 3 to 10, the
Swami Mukundananda will also be leading classes in yoga and
meditation.
Swami Mukundananda is a disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji
Maharaj and has travelled to diverse corners of the world
delivering lectures on Spirituality, yoga and meditation. His
views on spirituality in the age of science and technology
really impressed me: “Science has helped us in harnessing the
tremendous forces of nature. However, it has no tools to harness
our internal nature, the basic problems of the human mind: lust,
anger, envy, greed, illusion. … Spirituality is for enhancing
the mind and intellect, and manifesting the inherent divinity
within us,” says
Swami Mukundananda.
It is indeed a great analysis, science provides amazing material
comforts for the body. These comforts become very important when
we are ailing, aged and in physical discomfort. But spirituality
provides the enhancement for the mind, heart and soul which no
science can ever give. And in my opinion it is only Hindu
spirituality which leads human beings to salvation. Other faiths
talk about god and spirituality but there is no depth in their
teachings.
Swami Mukundananda teaches yoga in NJ Sunday
NEW JERSEY
Over 200 people
attended a six-day yoga camp last week conducted by Swami
Mukundananda, a student of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, on
the occasion of Janmashtmi at the Hindu Temple and Mahatma
Gandhi Center in Wayne, New Jersey.The event was organized by
the India Cultural Society. A two hour pravachan was also held
on all three days, where Swami Mukundananda spoke about the
human relationship with God. He also educated the attendees
about curing ailments like heart diseases, digestion problems
and diabetes by living a healthy lifestyle and incorporating
yoga and meditation in their lives. "You don't have to sit in
the temple for an hour everyday, but when you pray to God, pray
in the right manner," Swami Mukundananda said. He also spoke
about aim of life, true happiness and how to pray to God.Swami
Mukundananda received his B Tech from the world-renowned Indian
Institute of Technology, Delhi. He then went on to secure his
MBA from Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta. After that he
worked for some time with the Tatas.However, material education
did not quench his thirst for the Absolute Truth. He began
traveling throughout India as a Sanyasi. Ultimately his search
took him to his Spiritual Master, Jagadguru Shri Kripaluji
Maharaj. Swamiji will be holding another yoga camp in the summer
of 2009.
