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The Pittsburgh Patrika, Vol, 24, No. 3, April 2019 Celebrating the Spiritual Wisdom of Indian Scriptures By Suresh Mulukutla Volunteer, Chinmaya Mission, Pittsburgh Spiritual saints play a central role in the Indian ethos acting as catalysts to revitalize the Indian spirit by disseminating messages of love and unity. The annual Chinmaya Mission Mahasamadhi Camp this year celebrates the work of Swami Chinmayananda, and Pittsburgh is fortunate to host this week-long retreat from July 29 to August 4. In addition to the adult discourses, there will be special sessions for children from Pre-K to Grade 12, Yuva Kendra (ages 18-28), and Setukaris (ages 29-45). This year’s focus is Krishna Leela through which we will use the example of Lord Krishna to find clues to how we can transform our lives. Krishna Leela: Krishna Leela is the heart of Bhagavad Purana. If we listen to Krishna Leela with an open heart, we learn how spirituality can be lived in day-to-day life. In today’s global age with innumerable distractions, how do we recognize the depth, beauty, and love all around? Pujya Swami Swaroopanandaji will use Krishna Leela as a beacon guiding us towards spiritual triumph and effortless meditation. Swamiji will illustrate the parallels between Lord Krishna’s life and that of Balakrishna Menon, better known as Swami Chinmayananda in his later life. Other key texts to be discussed include: Akshara Brahma Yoga (Chapter 8 Bhagavad Gita): The 8th chapter of Srimad Bhagavad Gita is a profound teaching where Lord Krishna initiates a dialogue with Arjuna by stating that a mind centered upon the Lord is the one that attains Liberation. Dwelling on the relationship between the manifest and the unmanifest, Krishna draws out our essential nature as Brahman (eternal and infinite soul or presence). Pujya Swami Shantananda will use his gentle style to help us understand the powerful insights from the Lord’s teachings. Purajana Gita: In Tulsi Ramayana, Lord Rama gives a sublime message of Dharma in His first address after His coronation as the King of Ayodhya. Just as the Lord established the foundational principles of Dharma to the residents of Ayodhya, Swami Prakashananda will continue the tradition as he continues to pass on this meaning of Dharma so that we may be able to live life filled with purpose and love. Register at www.mahasamadhi2019.organd join us for a truly unique opportunity to discover the Lord within all of us. • 32
The Pittsburgh Patrika, Vol, 24, No. 3, April 2019 Africans in India... ... Continued from Page 25 “It’s a history that’s been really marginalized in Indian history,” Rajagopalan said. “So, it was important for us to really give this exhibition a platform as part of the South Asia Initiative.” Majumdar said this exhibition gives the Pitt community an opportunity to dialogue about the complexities of the African diaspora. “And Pitt is a really important location for Atlantic studies, and we thought because of that, Indian Ocean studies is something we could open up a conversation about the flow of people across the Indian Ocean,” Majumdar said. “And obviously, the African diaspora — usually people think about the Caribbean, the Americas and they don’t think about Asia as much.” Accompanying the exhibition is “Movements,” curated by Leslie Rose, a Hot Metal Bridge fellow in art history. The cases are filled with pieces from Pitt’s permanent collection, including documents, photographs and other artworks related to movements (migration and protests), music and more from other members of the African diaspora. For Rose, the exhibit offers diverse representation of members of the African diaspora not often seen. “The importance to me is seeing people,” Rose said of the overall exhibition. “For me personally, as a black woman, seeing people who look like me in spaces that I don’t commonly see.” The exhibit was on display between February 15 and March 21. • Pittsburgh Fellowship with His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda 20th April-8th May 2019. Please contact us at pittsburgh@hansavedas.org or call 724-307-5002 For Free Copy in the Mail or for Writing Articles The magazine is mailed free every quarter to nearly 2000 homes and businesses. To get your copy in the mail, send your name and mailing addresses to: thepatrika@aol.com For enquiries for writing articles on events in your neighborhood and on other topics, contact the editor at 724 327 0953 or e-mail your enquiries to: thepatrika@aol.com • 33
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