Words of Wisdom (Thursday Moral Class) - 07/12/2023

Topic: Global Economic Crisis and implications for India and its civilisation

Resource Person: Dr R Vaidyanathan, Retired Professor of Finance at IIM-Bangalore

Dr. R. Vaidyanathan, is an accomplished academic and consultant with expertise in finance, India's economic systems, and public policy. He's a Fulbright scholar, an award-winning author, and holds prestigious positions in various organizations. Currently, he's a Chair Professor at Sastra University and Emeritus Adjunct Professor at Rashtriya Raksha University.

Date and Time: 14 December 2023 and 1:30 PM to 2.30 PM

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Summary of the Talk:

The video is about the importance of Buddhi Yoga for achieving peace of mind and overcoming challenges in daily life. Swami Brahmananda uses his knowledge of vedantic scriptures and his own experience to explain the concepts in a way that is easy to understand.

Here are the key points from the video:

• Introduction to SSSUHE and Swami Brahmananda:

  • SSSUHE (Sri Satya Sai University for Human Excellence) was founded with the aim of creating individuals with brilliant minds and compassionate hearts for universal welfare.

  • The students at SSSUHE study scriptures alongside their academics, focusing on both learning and understanding.

  • Swami Brahmananda is a senior disciple of Swami Chinmayananda and is known for his clarity on vedantic truths, mastery in Sanskrit chanting, and ability to transform hearts.

• Buddhi Yoga:

  • The topic of the session is Buddhi Yoga, which is a form of yoga that focuses on the intellect and mind.

  • Swami Brahmananda uses examples from the Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, and other vedantic texts to explain Buddhi Yoga.

  • He emphasizes the importance of practicing Buddhi Yoga in daily life to overcome negativity and achieve peace of mind.

• Q&A:

  • A question is asked about how to handle adversities that arise during activities.

  • Swami Brahmananda suggests that practicing Buddhi Yoga before, during, and after activities can help bring the mind back to a peaceful state.

  • He uses the example of a batsman facing challenges while playing cricket to illustrate his point.