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Swami Chinmayananda
24 Preceptors
Contemporary Gurus
Famous Quotes
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Before he started on the path of Vedanta and popularizing the Bhagavad Geeta, he followed this profession.
What is journalism?
100
This ancient guru had 24 preceptors from nature and learned from observing the world around him.
Who is Dattatreya?
100
He was called Narendra Nath Datta before he became a world renowned "Swami".
Who is Swami Vivekananda?
100
This guru said "Children are not vessels to be filled but lamps to be lit."
Who is Swami Chinmayananda ji?
200
He was Swami Chinmayananda's "Diksha guru".
Who is Swami Sivananda?
200

This guru teaches us to purify, is calming, is 71% of the world, is persistent, cool you down 

What is the water?

200
This disciple of Swami Chinmayananda is the founder of Arsha Vidya Gurukulam.
Who is Swami Dayananda Saraswati?
200
Among his many works, he is known to have spontaneously composed a devotional verse also known as "Moha Mudgara" with the popular refrain that means "Seek Govind, Seek Govind, you fool!"
Who is Adi Shankaracharya?
300
Swami Chinmayananda's birth name.
What is Balakrishna Menon?
300

This preceptor from nature teaches us to be kind, protect things around us , care, be comforting , and nurture things around us. 

What is Earth?

300
This guru's chief disciple started a mission named after him.
Who is Ramakrishna Paramhansa?
300
This spiritual leader said, "Children need your presence not your presents."
Who is Swami Tejomayananda?
400
He lived in Uttarkashi and was the "Shiksha guru" of Swami Chinmayanandaji.
Who is Swami Tapovan Maharaj?
400

This guru teaches us that . Be bright & glowing so also the sage should be glowing with the splendor of his knowledge and Tapas.

What is the Fire?

400
He is the founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), commonly known as the "Hare Krishna Movement"
Who is Swami Prabhupada or Who is A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada?
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This guru known for his study of different religions said, "God can be realized through all paths. All religions are true. The important thing is to reach the roof. You can reach it by stone stairs or by wooden stairs or by bamboo steps or by a rope. You can also climb up by a bamboo pole."
Who is Ramakrishna Paramhamsa?
500
Swami Chinmayananda's birthdate.(Date, month and Year)
What is May 8, 1916?
500

In this Gita, a part of Srimad Bhagawatam, Lord Krishna narrates the story of Avadhuta Dattatreya and his 24 preceptors.

What is Uddhava Gita?

500

This guru recommended self-inquiry as the direct path to Self realization and liberation.

Who is Ramana Maharshi?

500

This spiritual teacher known to revive Hinduism in India and introduce it to the West said, "Where can we go to find God if we cannot see Him in our own hearts and in every living being."

Who is Swami Vivekananda?