It was around 6:00 p.m. A crowd had gathered for an event at a temple. Microphones, bright lights, a videographer, fans, and more were in place. HH Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji addresses the crowd.

What is common among the microphone, the lights, the fans, and so on?

The crowd responded, “Electricity.” Indeed, the microphone amplifies sound, the fan moves and directs air, and the lights shine brightly—all powered by electricity. Yet electricity itself remains invisible. Behind the scenes, an amplifier regulates and channels this unseen force. Now, time for another question:

The answer: Life. Life is common in all beings. But within each of us, something deeper holds and expresses that life—the atma, or soul. And beyond the soul is the supreme power that enlivens and sustains all souls—a power we call Bhagavan, or God. Then came a follow-up question:

What is uncommon among all the living beings?

One person answered, “The ability to wear clothes, speak, and cook.” Another said, “The ability to drive.” Someone else added, “We learn languages, whereas other beings communicate without them.”

We truly become human only when we tap into that higher knowledge. Until then, we live at the same functional level as all other beings. In fact, we may be living at a lower functional level than all other beings if we act greedy and/or act ignorant of the natural ways of living – check this for yourself! Coming back to the higher knowledge…

Prajna is the ability to transform that higher knowledge into action—to first understand it, and then live it. It begins with a simple step: being grateful to everyone and everything that makes our human experience possible.

For example, how do you express gratitude to your mother?

Do you bow at her feet and offer namaskaram?

A voice from the audience called out, “Do hugs count?”

A smile spread across the gathering.

When you are referring to someone elderly, especially a mother, your expression of gratitude and respect should follow a certain order. Otherwise, you may not fully realize the depth and power of a mother’s blessing. Treating her as a peer or friend is not wrong—it expresses love—but it may not bring forth the full impact her role and grace can have on your life.

To realize the full potential of any act, it is important to understand how it must be done. The right practice unlocks the true strength, value, and essence of an action.

To guide us in this journey, our sages and elders have laid down time-tested practices. Following these practices is Prajna—the wisdom to live with higher awareness and conscious action.

– From the divine address of HH Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji –  31st May 2025, Inauguration of Prajna center – Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swami temple @ Mokila – Hyderabad, Telangana, Bharath

Prajna has been successfully running across the world—in the US, UK, Dubai, Australia, and Singapore etc —for over 20 years. Thousands of children have benefited from the program, gaining not just knowledge but a deeper understanding of values and purpose.

Swamiji says, “All of this wisdom has been passed onto us through sages, and Elders. It must ideally be part of the school curriculum. In its absence, it becomes our responsibility to seek this knowledge through other sources—our families, our gurus, and centers of inspiration like this one.”

Smt. Rohini ji has taken the noble initiative to establish a Prajñā center at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swami Temple, Mokila. With a vision to expand this initiative throughout the city, the state, and eventually the entire country, she humbly sought the blessings and guidance of HH Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji

This prayer to Lord Hayagrīva, the embodiment of divine knowledge, marked the auspicious beginning.

Prajna also offers a memory enhancement program called Sumedha, where many children have learned to chant all 700 verses of the Bhagavad Gita with precise pronunciation.

What’s more impressive is their ability to recall verses by number, match numbers to verses, and even chant verses in response to mathematical operations involving sloka numbers. This extraordinary training sharpens memory, builds focus, and greatly benefits children in both their academics and other areas of interest. Visit prajna website for more details.

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