Parables (Brilliance of Vedanta, Through Simple Stories)
Book Specification
Item Code: | NAM838 |
Author: | Swami Chinmayananda Saraswati |
Publisher: | CENTRAL CHINMAYA MISSION TRUST |
Language: | English |
Edition: | 2020 |
ISBN: | 9788175976559 |
Pages: | 146 (20 B/W Illustrations) |
Cover: | Paperback |
Other Details | 8.5 inch X 5.5 inch |
Weight | 160 gm |
Book Description
At time when the subtle wisdom of the scriptures may seem to overpower us intellectually, parables are able to imbibe in us the same subtle ideas and concepts. The practical manner in which these stories are presented, make learning a more joyous experience.
This book is a collection of parables as written by Swami Chinmayananda. Within each tale lies a fountain of wisdom to drink from and refresh ourselves.
Hailed as the second Swami Vivekananda, Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda (1916-1993) has left a great legacy behind for mankind. On realising the true purpose of life, he worked tirelessly and with tremendous energy for more than four decades to spread the message of Vedanta. A great orator, writer, leader, patriot and spiritual giant, he is one of the finest representatives of Indian spiritual heritage. The sprawling worldwide organisation of Chinmaya Mission carries on the torch lit by this great Saint.
None of these stories that are attributed to me are really mine. These are stories that the old Mahatmas had told us while we were learning the scriptures at Rishikesh and Uttarkashi.
This is an old method - an intelligent application of audio-visual method of education for imparting knowledge of Vedanta. The ideas expounded in Vedanta are extremely subjective and therefore supremely subtle. Chances of misunderstanding or vaguely understanding are more than that of true understanding or right comprehension. As a methodology in communication of scriptural knowledge, our ancient Masters found that examples given from the gross outer world can perhaps correctly illumine the subtle inflections in the sensitive march of ideas in Vedanta.
Do not take these stories literally and apply them to the entire idea or concept each claims to illumine; no example or story can do this. The finite can never illustrate or totally bring into the vivid comprehension of the limited intellect the Supreme, the Infinite. Our equipments are limited; language cannot but stammer in its despairing limitation to express the beauty of all beauties. These parables can bring out in all brilliance the total light in each one of the great jewels of Vedanta. Those of you who read each one of them can give sufficient thought to its implication and can be benefited greatly in gaining a clearer glimpse into the subtle imports that are intelligently suggested by the pregnant mantras of the Upanisads and the galloping stanzas of the Bhagaoad-gita.
Preface | i | |
1 | The V.I.P. | 1 |
2 | The Cook and The King | 8 |
3 | The Unseen Hand of God | 18 |
4 | The King of Kasi | 24 |
5 | Even This Will Pass Away | 29 |
6 | The Genie and The Brahmin | 36 |
7 | Madhu and The Mathematics Professor | 43 |
8 | The Exhibition | 50 |
9 | The One In The Many | 57 |
10 | Please Turn Over | 63 |
11 | The Mirrored Hall | 67 |
12 | The Beggar Turned King | 71 |
13 | Renounce and Enjoy | 78 |
14 | The Anchorite and The Malacca Cane | 82 |
15 | Food Poisoning | 86 |
16 | The Marwari Merchant | 90 |
17 | The Vivacious Lady and The Mysterious Box | 96 |
18 | Space Birds | 103 |
19 | That Thou Art | 108 |
20 | The Tiger's Mask | 113 |
21 | The Businessman and The Rogue | 117 |
22 | The Criminal and The President | 121 |
23 | Beware of The Hunter | 126 |
24 | Be A Light Unto Thyself | 130 |
25 | Precept and Practice | 135 |