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Being Happy, No Matter What! - Swami Mukundananda

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=================================================================================== Thursday 09, May 2024 05:30. Being Happy, No Matter What!  Swami Mukundananda ================================================================================== You will often see happy faces and big smiles as Friday comes around. The anticipation of a relaxing weekend uplifts the mood and enchants the mind. Contrarily, Monday brings the notion of impending workload and drudgery of toil with it, dampening our spirit. Have you ever wondered why? It is because people feel happy when external circumstances are in their control and aligned with their desires. The opposite leads to feelings of misery and frustration. The good news is it does not have to be this way. We can be happy—no matter what day of the week or situation. It comes down to how we manage our mind. When our mind is controlled, it becomes our ally. And if unrestrained, it becomes our biggest adversary. If we wish to always feel happy and pos

Why it is that pride goes before a fall: Swami Nikhilananda Saraswati

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=============================================================================== Chinmaya Mission:  The workshop on mind management, held on May 1, was a collaborative effort between the ICFAI University and the Chinmaya Mission-Sikkim Centre.  Br. Divakar Chaitanya, representing the Chinmaya Mission, traveled from Kolkata to participate in the interactive session at the ICFAI University campus, as detailed in a press release. Upon arrival, Br Divakar Chaitanya was warmly welcomed by Dr. Rohit Rathi, the registrar of ICFAI University, who presented him with a khada and shawl amidst the presence of faculty members and students. During the session, Br Divakar Chaitanya, the key speaker, elaborated on various techniques aimed at freeing minds from negative thoughts.  He provided practical demonstrations of methods to alleviate mental suffering, loss, uneasiness, failure, and negativity.  Emphasizing the significance of happiness and maintaining a healthy mind, Br Divakar Chaitanya engaged