Introduction To Paramahamsa Upanishad

The Paramahansa Upanishad is one of the 108 Upanishads in the Muktika Canon and is counted among the Sannyasa Upanishads. The Upanishad is a discourse between Bhagavan Brahma and Rishi Narada. Their conversation is centered on the characteristics of Paramahansa Yogi.

A Paramahansa is a highly exalted spiritual personality. In this Upanishad the attributes of a real Paramahansa are described in detail. A Paramahansa renounces the world and establishes himself in the Supreme Being always. He is equanimous to everything and he is a Sthitaprajna.He is free from the effects of all dualities. A Paramahansa is always established in the supreme state of Advaita . He is in Brahmi state of Supreme Self Awareness and hence is always liberated from all bondage.

Prof. CSR Prabhu will provide a detailed introduction and overview of the teachings of the text.

Speakers

Prof. C S R Prabhu

Prof. C S R Prabhu is an eminent scientist who held prestigious positions in Government and professional bodies. He was Director General of National Informatics Center (NIC), Government of India at New Delhi, and headed Computer Society of India’s Hyderabad Chapter and presently the Chairman of ACM Hyderabad Deccan Chapter. He authored 16 books of which 12 are in cutting edge subjects such as Fog Computing and Big Data Analytics. He founded and heads Vishwa Yoga Vidhapeeth and has taught Yoga globally. He has conducted research both in Computer Science and Sanskrit texts and authored research level books in all the above areas. He developed Dharma Yoga as a Common Framework for all Religions and Science.