The momentos that were presented to various IAM teams by the jawans. 9 July 07

IAM at CISF HMT Srinagar and PGCI WagooraOn 30th June 2007 we headed towards Srinagar again. It was dark outside, raining and weather was cold. In around 2½ hours we reached HMT, Srinagar. The IAM sessions were scheduled from 1st July 2007 to 3rd July 2007, for both HMT (Hindustan Machine Tools), Srinagar as well […]

On 26th of June 2007, we started from BSF SHQ Kupwara to a temporary stop at Baramula BSF station. From there, we were picked up by CISF officials. It took us about 2½ hours to reach the Hydro Electric Project Station at Uri (in Kashmir). The scenic beauty on the way was enchanting, but looking […]

We have been able to conduct a series of IAM Technique classes in Karnatak state in the last two monts.Mysore:Amrita Vidyalayam Teachers, Amrita Viswavidyapeetham Final year students, BEd studentsEmployees of Automatic Axle and some devotees, Infosys, at their campus, Lion’s Club, Students of Lalitha Coaching Center Bangalore:Devotees at the Ashram, Amrita Vidyalayam Teachers, Veda Gurukulam, […]

We are at the fag end of this phase of IAM shivirs for CSIF. This morning we have finished the general group at CISF, IISCO – Burnpur. Some of the feedback forms give interesting insight into the participants mind set. I quote here a few of participants 1. ” IAM is one of the best […]

Alert, ever moving eyes waiting to spot danger, breath short and rapid, body poised and ready to destroy the enemy – Indrawn eyes, slow gentle breaths, body relaxed. The former state during duty and the latter during meditation. The CISF jawans from Mumbai Airport who were undergoing IAM Tech training showed amazing versatility in switching […]

Today, Swami Kaivalyanandaji discussed the final part of the 12th chapter of the Gita, ‘Bhakti Yoga.’ Here is one shloka; ‘Tulyanindastutir mauni, santushta yena kena cit,Aniketa sthiramatir, bhaktiman me priyo narah.’ 12.19 Here, the Lord gives more characteristics of a devotee, or ‘bhakta.’ He says, ‘he is equal in praise and blame, silent, happy with […]

Today Swami continued discussing the 12th chapter, Bhakti Yoga. Here is one shloka; ‘Anapeksha sucir daksha, udasino gatavyathah,Sarvarambha parityagi, yo mad bhaktah sa me priyah.’ The Lord gives the characteristics, or ‘lakshanas,’ or a devotee. It says, ‘free from supports, pure, skillful in action, non-partial, and free from anxiety, that devotee that renounces all desire-based […]

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