Australian Interview of Swami Chinmayananda

[@ravivaradhan4956]

@29:48, one of the interviewers asks a very important question about the commonly held notion that Spiritual traditions are inward looking and hence apathetic to the concerns and problems of humanity at large. Swamiji provides a lovely reply: "We don't strut about saying that we are going to save the mankind and bring about every 25 years a total world war. If man individually can reduce his ego, his selfishness, just a little, the social order will automatically result."

[@Moomukshu]

The great land of vedas produces one more absolute gem !

[@krishnaganguly8540]

Tqp0vanastakam

[@Moomukshu]

@juniper7905 can you define what are vedas, what is Dravidian?

[@Moomukshu]

@juniper7905 You didn't define vedas, also what is hindutva? Who are Aryans? And why do you believe Tamilians are the original inhabitants? Also what is generic India?

[@Moomukshu]

@juniper7905 okay, but you didn't answer the question my friend. Define Vedas?, What is hindutva, who are Aryans? , Why do you believe tamils are the aboriginals ? What is Generic India? Also what do you mean by immortals?

[@sumakt6257]

Now we know the hollowness of what is this so called dravidianism🙏

[@jacobmathan856]

There can never be another like Swamy Chinmayananda.

[@grinchoi1]

Jacob mathan I agree! I was so young when I met him. Wish i was older as i only really appreciated the knowledge he spread afterwards

[@chocomanger6873]

What about Swami Dayananda though? Puja Swami Dayananda Saraswati ji ?

[@areascoda2912]

What about Nityananda of ramanagar

[@preethishetty6179]

There were and will be more in future . When dharma is in tatters you will see such avatar purush emerge to uplift dharma in society.

[@krishnapartha]

Brother there can also never be someone like you. 🙏🏾

[@coolsai]

after vivekananda 🚩 you're the real hero of india 🔥🎉 Pranam Swami ji 🙇🙇

[@sandeep15299]

It's such a privilege and a blessing to listen to Swamiji. I attended a 5 day Vedantham program here in the US that was started by one of Swamiji's disciple. I never thought a few weeks ago that I would ever read the Upanishads in my life. I am indeed blessed.

[@kumar7359]

Amazing. Love it. Swamiji has done his part to revive Hinduism.

[@ramesh1sethumadhavan]

"Initially, all the intellectual questions should be resolved and then move beyond them...." This shows how powerful and pragmatic is Vedanta even in current time. "Vedanta never dies!!" This is absolute truth.... Thanks for uploading this great video!!

[@chocomanger6873]

It's true, but people don't want to listen. I almost never talk about vedanta to anyone, because they're ignorant as a rock. People say they don't like religion because it's irrational, yet they're unwilling to listen to rationality.

[@felice9907]

@@chocomanger6873 just go on listening yourself! others will follow your example when their time has come.

[@michaeldoyle9975]

It is an honor and a blessing to have been able to absorb such precision and clariy. Sincerely, Thank You for this upload. Hari Om Tat Sat.

[@worldadventuretravel]

I absolutely love his infinite patience with the mundane nature of some of the interviewer's questions. The more one has realized their divinity, the kinder, more patient, and more compassionate they become. That is how you can know whether you are in the presence of a real Master or just someone talking out their ass.

[@agookchild]

There was nothing mundane about this interview. This is one of the best interviews of a mystic I’ve ever seen. The questions were very well thought out, especially from Purusottama regarding the legitimacy of Vedanta and Philosophy in modern Hindu culture. These questions were very challenging. Most priests, monks, theologians would not have been able to answer these questions as well as Chinmayanda did.

[@Andrew-qc8jh]

@@agookchildhe really did well in the interview.

[@mathmitra3786]

Listening this divine intellect, my jaws dropped to the floor. Now it's my duty to share this wisdom with others.

[@KogyLodf]

This interview is awesome. I have watched this more than 10 times. Swamiji answers has influenced me alots.

[@greatbalance]

Not only are his answers brilliant, but his personality and demeanor are very masterful and commanding.

[@ranjithdoshi4764]

Mesmerizing talk.. immensely clear in thinking and communication

[@Sundaresan1311]

I felt blessed after listening to you swamiji, I dont know why but at one point tears started rolling down , some where you touched me, I don't where, may be you aroused the seeker in me

[@ganeshav2768]

I wish swamiji decorates India's currency notes in place of Gandhi. So very inspiring, possibly the next great person after Vivekananda to prop up our culture. Also appreciate the three hosts, erudite, unassuming, well prepared and keen listeners.

[@ab-fk2ol]

Absolutely! Srila Prabhupada's ISKCON is also great.

[@pahadkivadiyose6978]

@@ab-fk2ol No he has done nothing for India instead he was dancing with foreigners lmao that is why prabhu pada is not praised in India and he also have manipulated bhagwat Geeta.

[@Pqihtyieojn12]

​@@ab-fk2ol that fool who criticised shakatas and shaivas and only contribution is criticising shankaracharya and swami vivekananda by calling them mayavaadis or rascals? The same man who called sri ramakrishna the guru of swami vivekananda a rascal? His only good job is spreading hatred among Hindus, something neither swami Chinmayananda did nor Vivekananda.

[@sajeevramakrishnan1408]

Thanks for the upload. This video will show the light forever...timeless. Commenting in 2023. Sadhguru emanates some of his vibes.

[@Rasta426]

the way Swamy Chinmayanand explains about so many Gods in Hinduism is eye opener for human beings everywhere, about humanity in general ;and survival of Hinduism in particular.

[@amitsirothia6134]

O My God ...what a person he was ..I love him core of my heart ..such a knowledgeable, extraordinary in 80's where no mean of communicationlike now youtube etc..no live broadcasting wow can listen him on and on and on ..we are in 21st century and still struggling...love you love you ..😃😃🙏🙏

[@sarojinichandrasekar8524]

Extremely thought provoking interview. Gives independent knowledge.Swamijis explanations on various topics and aspects are so illuminating.

[@Pramod3380jnu]

This has blown my mind!!!! :) Thanks!! Wow!!

[@ankurdutta3277]

I was looking to buy Upanishads from Amazon. Found a few and was confused about which one to buy. Came here while researching the author. Feel truly grateful after watching it.

[@rpsingh457]

Such a Intellectual and Spiritual powerhouse.. Wow!! Pranam Swamiji.

[@drsamarsinghrana4485]

Swamiji was 1st for most vedantic scholar of the world at that time, you listen to swami ji in beyond put him as hindu, but as God gifted personality he teaches a great scientific knowledge which force to you think that who are you, "the knowledge of self" i.e.not for any religion, race ,caste, culture, but for every one. The veda, Vedanta, upnishad, puranas are not only hindu books but they have a vast knowledge of humanity, in view of scientific ways that reach to you mission of life. This religious man has no any religion, but he was beyond of religion. He was a great teacher for all.

[@snehas.3810]

Lovely video. Swamiji had a wonderful grip of the past and the present. Thanks for sharing

[@greatbalance]

I don't think there is a more eloquent expression of the essential ideas surrounding Hinduism, than this talk of Swami Chinmayananda.

[@tenseyy]

When interviews are set in such an opposing belief environment as this, it becomes an excellent example how a spiritual leader can shape himself in concordance to his surroundings yet remain untouched by the attacks of the opposition

[@1008rsubrama]

Simply superb! The clarity is astounding. My humble pranams to Pujya Guruji!

[@vishnu439]

That is one awesome talk on Hinduism and it's relevance in modern world. Vedanta is the highest spiritual philosophy that helps preserve this great religion for all these centuries.

[@Nepalireacts123]

Opened my eyes. Dhanyabad swami!!

[@Galavya41]

Absolutely Amazing...Thousand Pranams to Pujya SwamiJI ...a wonderful orator and perhaps one of the greatest modern scholars of Vedanta. Whats more if you look at SwamiJi's life you will see that he not only taught Vedanta he actually Lived it. I see shades of all the great Acharyas from Adi Shankara to Vivekananda in him.

[@SudhaS853]

Gurudev's clear answers are a joy to hear. Every word is so true to this day in 2023, even after so many decades. This is the truth that is everlasting 🙏

[@gauravpandey9003]

so greatful to hear such a personality.

[@RahulSimha08]

Swami ji said he will not be around in 20 years time, he is rocking alive and will continue to inspire for ever🙏🙏

[@ramlall56]

Bless you, dear uploader, for this unique glimpse into Gurudeva's thoughts...Priceless..not just clarity of thoughts, but complete realizatin of the truth within himslef can alone spur such replies from a master...all books are closed here.

[@surajiyer180]

How articulate and cogent was Swamyji in his arguments! Most of the questions asked by the academics are very typical questions we encounter in daily life. However, our knowledge of our scriptures is so pathetic that we are completely helpless when such arguments are made. We cannot afford to stay in oblivion any longer.....

[@madariarun8234]

Debating fearless unbelievable 😎😎

[@SamRana1]

swami chinmaya,s upnishad ganga has opened new dimension to Hinduism to its original system.

[@manoharanthangavelu6029]

Wonderful explanations by swamijis on Religion, caste, politics, scriptures, God, service, great insights, without prejudice

[@s.ddhakal9834]

His Holiness is still living in our heart. I am fortunate to be associated with the Mission Swamijee started.

[@dhananjaysharma2843]

HARE Krishna 🙏🏻

[@agookchild]

LOL 21:11 love the response from chinmayananda "Our culture has been more rationalistic..." There's nothing more irrational than a belief that mankind is on a path of linear progression toward an ultimate destination.

[@Pqihtyieojn12]

Well I disagree. To me the most irrational belief is matter decided to suddenly come to life one day and start creating life for some mysterious reason and that's why we are alive.

[@agookchild]

@@Pqihtyieojn12 That's a good one too! Vivekenanda talks about this in his jnana yoga book.

[@bvisvana]

A very enlightening view on Vendant and how it cut across all religions and stands the test of time. A must watch for all.

[@koranne_n]

Just out of curiosity started listening this interview of Param Pujya Gurudev but couldn't stop till the end and thereafter also thinking on what he said here.

[@abhinavbadoni7032]

Legendary 🙏🔱

[@arun1960]

Proud of chinmananda. Thoughts are Pure clean and helpful.

[@therockytide]

Such a great man. philosophy never dies.

[@flummoxedbeing]

Funny how life has come full circle. Being a non-believer, I went down a KZbin rabbithole trying to understand the appeal of faith/religion and how different religions came about. And while looking into Hinduism, I'm glad I landed on this video. Such clarity of answers and such rationality I say funny, because my schooling was in Chinmaya and I'd be damned if the people running the school even understood what he stood for. The schools only focus was on blind practice of "rituals and devotion". If anything, studying here pushed me far far away from any form of religion and made me a non-believer. None of his rational teachings or philosophical part of hinduism were ever taught in school. If the mission truly aims to spread the deeper philosophical meaning, they should probably stop linking their name to primary schools and probably upload all of swamijis talks on KZbin. He must surely turn in his grave if he knows what his schools impart in the name of Hinduism.

[@chandrasekhar1088]

A wonderful interview given by SwamiChinmayananda, thanks for uploading a

[@kewalparikh]

Lovely interview - explains the immortal philosophical truth as presented in Vedanta and how in society the best of ideas can get corrupted. Thoroughly honest & and direct yet, nicely brings out the value of Hinduism and Hindu philosophical thought. May this work (of reviving Hinduism) come to serve millions more in the world...

[@Religionfree]

Clarity & Expression.Swamiji is mastered in it.When I watch Sadguru Jaggi Vasudevaya discourses to millions of people around world ...It's Swami Chinmayananda started revolutionising Hinduism with such debates.Seeking through meditation & Debates had always been core of Hinduism and results are eternal metaphysical nectars of Vedas,Upanishads & Puranas.All religions of belief system without rationale will die..so too the Abrahamic religions,but Vedanta or Sanatana Dharma will prevail.

[@arnabroychoudhury8064]

Sire, you are wrong. You must read about Swami Vivekananda the first mighty voice of awakened India. He was the reason for the first push for mordern India.

[@sirip8505]

One of the best spiritual talks I’ve ever heard.

[@bulusuniversity6815]

ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL INTERVIEW I HAVE EVER SEEN

[@ht7461]

Namaskar Swamiji. WOW! Outstanding interview...

[@prakharsinghthakur2347]

Great video of swami ji Need to be viral ..... 🙏🙏🙏

[@sureshbabugnair7895]

A Dedicated Swamji who propaganded actual Hinduthua which modern Hindus misinterpreting as per their own interest. Thanks for this uploaded interview

[@pratibhakabra598]

Happy Teacher's Day Gurudeo. Tapowanjii Chinmayananjii and all Chinmay mission Swamijii's and Swaminijii's. Hari Om l 🙏🌹🙏🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@ashokbhardwaj7034]

Really Wonder full combination of intellectualism and the explanation of reality beyond intellectualism. i think Swami Ji made the scholars and thinkers very easy to understand the purpose of Hinduism and other Spiritual organisations and gave a platform for universal oneness. Hari Om...

[@captainsree]

Great interview.

[@pravinasings8254]

So many thanks to this man for his work.

[@rosappan]

Namaskaram Guru 🙏 🙏🙏

[@NeerajBBhai]

Awesome interview. Sets Hinduism in proper perspective.

[@indianmilitary]

The Indian guy who is questioning Swami is just harping on the distortion created by the colonialists and evangelists of 18th and 19th centuries. India always had 1000 different Jatis but the Britishers found it very difficult to control people under 1000 different Jatis. The word " Caste" itself was imported by the British from the Portuguese word " CASTA" (MIXED RACE). The race angle was imposed on Jati system by the British . Robert caldwell, the evangelist missionary of 19th century classified Indian people based on birth and changed the flexible quality based 4 varna system to rigid birth based varna system and demonized hinduism in that process. But the current generation of Indian fools in the form of Indian communists/socialists, pseudo-secularists, Indian media with their imported and fabricated communist ideologies from fools like Karl Marx and Max weber who never visited India, just blindly harp on the distorted version of history of Indian civilization created by their white colonial masters.

[@selvawoaini8528]

+kashsoldier According to BAGAVAD GITA : VARNA System Based ON GUNAS : IF VARNA system based on GUNAS : 1.When Will You Find Out The Gunas From One Child??? Which Age??? 2.Who Will Find Out The Gunas From One Child??? 3.Who Will Decide The Child is Bharaman (or) The Child is satriya (or) The child is Sutra and Vaisya?? 4.This Varna system Only for Men (Or) Also for women?? Accorting to BAGAVAT GITA : Based on Birth : 5.Are All EQUAL By BIRTH in India?? 6.Why Did BAGAVAD GITA Mention Lower Birth (or) Sinner Birth???(papayognya) 7.Why Did India Follow Untouchable system By Bharaman People to ( Sutras,fishermen,farmer,Tribel,salt making people) 8.Why Did Bharaman Take bath(snaan) After touching These community people(sutras,fisherman,tribel,salt making people...) 9.Why Did not Allow To wear the shirts Sutras (women always open their chest) by Bhramans in Kerala Before British?? 10.Who did Refuse to Give people (sutra,Dalit,Fishermen,Tribel,Farmer,Women) Basic Rights British (or) Bhramans??? (OR) sutra People Basic Rights Refused By Whom?? By British?? Or By Bhramans?? 11..Who Did Open The Door Of Education to All Indian??? Bhramans (or) British?? 12.Why Did Not Teach Vedas,Upanisads,sanskrit by Bharamans To Sutra ,fishermen,women,tribel people Before British India??? 13.Can be chief of Bhramanical Sankara math swamies By One Dalit or Fishermen or tribel or women or farmer People??Is it possible?? 14.Untouchablity Created By Whom??? British or indian Bhramans? 15.Dalit,Fishermen,farmer,Pot maker,salt maker, Tribel people Were Educated Before British?? or After British??

[@Religionfree]

You said it right! Typical to modern educated Indians who are arrogant and having little humility.For long I was having doubt about this guy,later confirmed he is Indian.His questions,body language & language were all demonstrating it.

[@omohm1587]

Literally- he was there urban naxal of that era. Full of insecurities. Real scumbag

[@ravivaradhan4956]

You have to thank this Indian person who is asking these questions on behalf of most Westerners. He is giving an opportunity for all to be better educated by asking Swamiji to clarify these widely, but wrongly, conceived notions.

[@purohit8838]

What a great personality 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@KEYPHYSICS]

Amazing clarity of ideas! The natural flow of profound and universal insights leaves one speechless..... In fact, there is no difference among any part of humanity at spiritual level. All differences are acquired through merely cultural, geographical and historical influences. Yes those can surely be helpful but only as long as they serve the fundamental purpose of universal existence in harmony with nature.

[@GaneshDas-zd6ee]

Vedanata will never die,, thanks to chinmay yuva kendra for this great video

[@romaasrani4762]

Superb! Mind blowing! Absolute Truth! Just Amazing! Jai Shree Chinmaya Sadgurave Namaha!

[@lakshmypillai3709]

i wish swamiji would have been with us to teach & bless even our great grand children's and lead them to the path of Truth.

[@pratibhakabra598]

Excellent Interview 🙏🌹🙏Vasudhaiv kutumbakam only the way given by Vedanta is universal nice👌👌👌👌👍🙏Hari om!

[@vijayavani8003]

Best interview and best answers!

[@liquidcrackjuice]

Wonderful video. Thanks for uploading this.

[@greatsilentwatcher]

Wonderful discourse.

[@gokulanand665]

Crystal clear and eloquent! 🕉

[@shyamal890]

Great interview, loved it.... this is the real Hinduism cannot be destroyed by destroying idols and temples.

[@stanleylawson9015]

wonderful to watch this what joy it brings me

[@SachidDoshi]

Thank you... So far our Giris remain..we remain... Swamiji... Thank you

[@RaviSIyerSai]

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing.

[@anitasrao5317]

What an amazing interview 👏. 🙏👌

[@sonaloak1]

Swamiji shat shat naman🙏🙏prostrations!!

[@drkapils]

crystal clear answers.... awesome

[@usharanipinni6837]

The best of Swamiji 🙏🙏🙏 as it i.....s a....lways 🙏🙏

[@anandfamily8035]

A must for every10 year old boy from all religions.

[@xiouamnaxxoxpoxe588]

Thanks for uploading this...

[@Neeraj-NN]

Awesome speech!

[@harigovind1361]

Swamiji understanding others the intricacies of Hindu civilization.

[@agmg245]

Just mesmerising.Pranams to the great Master.....

[@bharathshyamrao8315]

Thank you for giving information

[@amit5674]

Wow....... Pranam to Gurudev.🙏

[@manikantatatvamasi7804]

Issac newton- If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants. These saints are our giants help us to reach the ultimate

[@gaurabhmishra]

How patiently the interviewers were listening because they really want their queries to get resolved not like today who just merely bombard their questions and are not interested in the answers. Prostrations to Gurudev

[@kasturiswami784]

Absolute gem!

[@devinramos6317]

Wow!!❤❤❤🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️

[@jithinthankaraj2518]

Wise sound ...lots of respect.

[@thetransferaccount4586]

that indian journalist was more antagonistic as it was meant to be

[@chandrashekarturuvekere1281]

Swamiji talk is so fresh to all period / time ..grate .

[@kalidasvaidyanathan216]

Swami did mention that those who wish to learn the Vedanta, even Christians or Muslims, can follow their own religions or isms, and still understand the philosophy and spirituality of the Vedanta.

[@krishnapartha]

Pranams.

[@piyushsheth6945]

Great Soul ( True Mahatma )

[@anishprabha84]

swami chinmayanda, the legend & genius

[@abhayawasthi9345]

Thanks for uploading this.

[@The35906]

Thanks to the modern technology like you tube, we can still watch all his talks