Rae Bareli, 27 November (Hindustan Reporter). In war, bravery, patience, truth, modesty, strength, benevolence, discretion and the power to control the senses are the biggest chariot and armor for any hero, Lord Ram had all this and Ravana was devoid of all these. This is the reason why he was defeated. This thought was expressed by Swami Swarupa Nand Maharaj, the world head of Chinmaya Mission, while inaugurating the Vibhishana Geeta in the thirtieth annual function of NTPC’s Chinmaya Vidyalaya. He said that during the war with Ravana, Vibhishana had doubts in his mind after seeing Lord Rama without chariot and armour. When he questioned Lord Rama, Lord Rama narrated him the Vibhishana Geeta, after which Vibhishana’s doubts were cleared.
He said that Lord Rama told Vibhishana that a pure (sinless) and stable (stable) mind is like a quiver. Sham (control of mind), Ahimsadi, Yama and Niyama are many Vaanas. Worship of Brahmins and Guru is an impenetrable shield. There is no other way to win like this.
Earlier, at the beginning of the program on Wednesday morning, Swamiji was welcomed in a traditional manner in the school premises. NCC cadets gave guard of honor to Swamiji. After that the students won everyone’s hearts by presenting spiritual aerobics.
The evening program started with Purna Kumbhakam. Swamiji was welcomed in Vedic manner. In this sequence, the lamp lighting program was completed, in which Swami Swaroopanand, the world head of Chinmaya Mission, did it. Swami Chidarupananda and Swami Avayananda were also present. After that Vibhishan started preaching on Geeta. Swami Swaroopanand said that Vibhishana Geeta should be studied by every person, whether a child or an adult, because it eliminates confusion and doubts from the mind. He described this invaluable teaching of Ramayana as relevant even in today’s times. This discourse of Swami will continue for four consecutive days. Swamiji told that it is mentioned in the National Education Policy 2020 that Indian culture has to be linked with knowledge. Therefore, all children and parents should participate in this.
