Upanishad Essentials – Mundaka Upanishad

Brahmavidya is the main subject matter of the Upanishads. Through discussions, they establish the identity between jiva and Brahman. Mundaka Upanishad, conforming to the same approach, presents these concepts in a unique manner with beautiful analogies in three chapters each with two sections.

Through the study of this Upanishad, the seeker is enabled to falsify the world and realise the oneness with the supreme Reality, which is one’s own Self. The Upanishad also provides meditative techniques to realise the supreme Truth.

Mundaka Upanishad, through its resplendently woven mantras, guides the seekers towards the Supreme and it contains some of the most oft-quoted analogies indicative of the highest Truth.

Course Highlights

• Science of the two types of knowledge – Higher and lower

• The role and limitations of rituals in the path to Liberation

• Nature of Brahman, the supreme Reality

• The Path to Liberation: Omkara meditative techniques

• Who attains the Self: Virtues required to attain Brahman and who cannot attain

• Apt and illuminating illustrations to enable the clear comprehension of the subtle Truth

• Fruit of Self-knowledge

Number of Sessions : 19

About the Facilitator

Swami Advayananda was inspired by the teachings of the visionary saint Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda and joined Sandeepany Sadhanalaya, Mumbai, the Gurukula of the Chinmaya Mission, at a young age of 18. In 1992, on completing his Vedanta Course at the Sandeepany, he was blessed with Brahmacharya Diksha (dedicated spiritual life) from Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda. Later, in 2003, he was initiated into the sacred order of sannyasa by Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda. Presently, Swamiji is serving as the President of Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF) and as a Trustee of Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth (CVV).

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Reference Text

Mundakopanishad by Swami Chinmayananda, published by Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Mumbai

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