Bhoomananda Foundation

Bhoomananda Foundation

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  • Use Scriptures as a Guiding Light - Prabhata Rashmih | Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha

    Swamiji says that every part of life (whether spiritual or non-spiritual) is manifested by God. The jiva in us, is the Lord himself. The Sadhana is to remove the differential and divisional feeling from one’s own mind.

    The scriptures, which were written by no one specific person, is the binding force of India. They were evolved by our common ancestors. All scriptures incorporate values relating to the mind and intelligence. Swamiji emphasizes that these scriptural thoughts, value treasures must be upheld. Everyone must take the support offered by the scriptures.
    Shlokas chanted in the Track:
    न प्रत्यग्ब्रह्मणोर्भेदं कदापि ब्रह्मसर्गयोः ।
    प्रज्ञया यो विजानाति स जीवन्मुक्तलक्षणः ॥
    Vivekachudamani 440
    काम एष क्रोध एष रजोगुणसमुद्भवः ।
    महाशनो महापाप्मा विद्ध्येनमिह वैरिणम् ।।
    Bhagavad Gita 3.37
    विद्याविनयसंपन्ने ब्राह्मणे गवि हस्तिनि ।
    शुनि चैव श्वपाके च पण्डिताः समदर्शिनः ॥
    Bhagavad Gita 5.18
    PR 22 Apr 2016

    17 min
  • Examples of Gunas from Srimad Bhagavatam - Prabhata Rashmih | Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha

    Shraddha means assiduous attention and application. Shraddha is extremely important, says Swamiji.

    There is no product anywhere in creation which is not made up of the three gunas-Sattva, Rajas and Tamas. The Shraddha that is manifest in the individual – that also will be governed by what kind of a guna is pronounced in him. Through the Srimad Bhagavatam, Swamiji illustrates each of the three gunas working in the individual.
    The Sattva Guna is depicted by the 7-year-old boy, Prahlada, whose devotion was unparalleled. Shringi, the son of Shameeka Rishi, displayed Rajo Guna. The moment he came to know of a dead cobra being put around the neck of his meditating father, he pronounced a curse on Pareekshit. The father explained to him that an austere person must be accepting, understanding that the Atma is unaffected, and above the gunas.
    Dhruva was blessed with Shastra Tejas and with a spirit and fervor of a fighter i.e. Rajoguna. The Rajoguna had continued to assail him even when he was old. Finally, taking the example of Duryodhana from the Mahabharata, Swamiji gives the example of Tamoguna.
    Shlokas chanted in the Track:
    तमेव वत्साश्रय भृत्यवत्सलं मुमुक्षुभिर्मृग्यपदाब्जपद्धतिम् ।
    अनन्यभावे निजधर्मभाविते मनस्यवस्थाप्य भजस्व पूरुषम् ॥
    Srimad Bhagavatam 4.8.22
    PR 26 Oct 2016

    19 min
  • The Essence of All Scriptures is Non-Dual Knowledge - Prabhata Rashmih | Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha

    In the entire Srimad Bhagavatam, what is being spoken about is Jnana (Knowledge), says Swamiji. Although it is considered to be devotional text, it only speaks about Bhakti which leads to Virakti (dispassion) and Bhagavat Prabodhah (Realization of God).

    In Bhagavatam, Suta muni is asked to explain the essence of all scriptures. He says, “The knowers of Truth say that the essence of all scriptures and allied texts is the Tattva. It is knowledge, that gives no room for a concept of two or Many.The non-dual knowledge is spoken of differently as: 1) Supreme Reality called Brahman or, 2) Paramatma- which we refer to as ‘I’, 3) Bhagavan or the Supreme Lord Almighty.” This is the message of Srimad Bhagavatam – a book on devotion, which actually discusses only the Knowledge and Realization of the Human Mind and Heart.
    Shlokas chanted in the Track:
    वदन्ति तत्तत्त्वविदस्तत्त्वं यज्ज्ञानमद्वयम् ।
    ब्रह्मेति परमात्मेति भगवानिति शब्द्यते ।।
    Srimad Bhagavatam 1.2.11
    PR 20 Jan 2012

    10 min
  • Each Episode In Mahabharata has a Deeper Relevance - Prabhata Rashmih | Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha

    In this talk, Swamiji speaks about the great epic Mahabharata, written by Vyasadeva. In his great epic, Vyasadeva conveys deeper meanings through the characters of Karna, Duryodhana etc. He presents how they were inextricably bound by their emotions.

    Swamiji shares the example of Karna, a complex character from Mahabharata. Karna was great, dangerously charitable and courageous. But he also had the hollow aspects in his personality, which Vyasadeva has revealed in his writings. Karna wanted to stand by the side of Duryodhana all along but his intolerance for Bheeshma made him keep away from the battlefield, till Bheeshma fell. It is this emotional turmoil that Vyasadeva has captured in his writings.
    PR 23 June 2015

    9 min
  • The Great Cultural History of Our Country - Prabhata Rashmih | Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha

    In this talk, Swamiji speaks about the inestimably glory of our great country, India.

    Our two great epics Ramayana and Mahabharata have instilled values in countless generations and continue to do so. Ramayana portrayed the great, noble king Sri Rama and through his showed that any human mind has the potential to rise to any lofty level. Mahabharata speaks about the decline of Kuru dynasty and how value decline led to destruction.
    Yajna (Sacrifices), Dana (charity) and Tapas (austerity) are the spirit of our culture. These are the inspiration with which Indians have been living and facing all the hazards and calamities and finally reaching the goal and fulfillment of life.
    PR 17 Apr 2013

    16 min
  • Varnashrama dharma in The Bhagavatam - Prabhata Rashmih | Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha

    Sri Krishna speaks about Varnashrama dharmas in Srimad Bhagavatam.

    Every human is born with some characteristic traits and tendencies inherited biologically, from both parents. Shastras help us to understand the characteristics of each human. They prescribe work according to each person’s Svabhava (Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vaishya and Sudra).
    Hindu Dharma also classifies the four stages of life of every human. Brahmacharya (where education is acquired), Gaarhastya (householder life is taken up), Vanaprastha and Sannyasa.
    Swamiji urges all to understand that we belong to a country and a lineage, a society which had cherished these, evolved these, abided by these, and which always remained enriched, inwardly sovereign at every point of time in life.
    PR 16 Sep 2011

    17 min
  • Hindu Dharma is Absolutely Rational - Prabhata Rashmih | Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha

    In this Talk, Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha, shares his reflections on the Bhikshu Gita, from Srimad Bhagavatam. He emphasizes how Hindu Dharma is absolutely rational, totally filled with reason.

    The intelligence is ever enriched and enlightened by the knowledge of the Supreme Truth. In Spirituality, the intelligence must empower the mind to apply this knowledge to tackle all mental plights, responses and reactions.
    In Bhagavatam, Sri Krishna explains the wisdom of the Imperishable Soul rationally, thus removing all notions of birth, death, even God.
    Sri Krishna empowers and illumines the mind of Uddhava, through the Song of the Bhikshu.
    PR 20 Nov 2013

    11 min
  • Ramayana and Hindu Dharma - Prabhata Rashmih | Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha

    Swamiji details how the Epics are not mere historical descriptions, but actually give through them, the values and inspiring lives of all the characters. Ramayana was composed by Sage Valmiki, who got transformed from the dacoit Ratnakara into a saint. Through the close association of the saints, he got free from all his sins. Through the poetic composition of the Ramayana, Sage Valmiki depicts the life of Maryada Purusha Shree Rama as well as all the characters in the kingdom of Ayodhya during the Treta Yuga.

    Swamiji speaks about the degradation of this lofty Dharma of our country today. There are malpractices in the temples and other religious worships. Various practices are polluting the minds and the society at large, instead of making people inculcate purity through the devotional practices. In this talk, Swamiji gives a clarion call not to fall a trap to these wrong doings in the name of devotion.
    Shlokas chanted in the Track:
    मा निषाद प्रतिष्ठां त्वमगमः शाश्वतीः समाः ।
    यत् क्रौञ्चमिथुनादेकमवधीः काममोहितम् ।।
    वाल्मीकीरामायणम् बालकाण्डम् १.२.१५
    को न्वस्मिन् साम्प्रतं लोके गुणवान् कश्च वीर्यवान् ।
    (वाल्मीकीरामायणम् बालकाण्डम् १-१-२)
    PR 16 Apr 2016

    20 min
  • Hinduism is very rational - Prabhata Rashmih | Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha

    In this Talk, Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha reveals how Hinduism is extremely rational, whether it is through devotional or logical paths.

    Quoting from the supreme devotional text the conversation between Uddhava and Sri Krishna, or the mento-intellectual supreme knowledge regarding Brahman / Self and the world being a display of Consciousness or even the instructions given to Arjuna by Sri Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita, Swamiji highlights that every scripture reveals through deep analysis, the Supreme Truth. This makes devotion and Godly love even more sustained and intense and the devotee with this mento intellectual understanding, drowns in Spiritual ecstasy.
    Thus, with several examples, Swamiji clarifies that whether it is devotion or knowledge, the Truth is exposed in the most rational manner, thus removing all confusions, doubts and delusions.
    Shlokas chanted in the track:
    नासतो विद्यते भावो नाभावो विद्यते सतः ।
    Bhagavad Gita 2.16
    कात्यायनि महामाये महायोगिन्यधीश्वरि ।
    नन्दगोपसुतं देवि पतिं मे कुरु ते नम: ।
    Srimad Bhagavatam 10.22.4
    PR 22 Aug 2018

    29 min
  • The Essence of Scriptures - Prabhata Rashmih | Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha

    In this track, Swamiji urges that we should try to find out the essence of the shastras. We should sift the essence of shastras and hold on to it.

    Sukha and dukha are the only 2 experiences the entire world provides. A seeker must never foster a preference to one and prejudice to the other, as they follow each other. This is irresistibly had by us due to our interactions with the world.
    Then what are we supposed to do? Become a ‘Nirdvandva’, says Swamiji. Try to rise above both. Take away the preference and prejudice and allow sukha and dukha to be what they are. Then we have taken away the sting from both and we arrive at a level of transcendence.
    This is the gist of the entire shastras. All explanations are only confirmations of this basic point. Texts like Bhagavad Gita, Yogavasishtha and other scriptures speak about this.
    Shlokas chanted in the Track:
    अनन्तशास्त्रं बहुवेदितव्यं स्वल्पश्च कालो बहवश्च विघ्नाः ।
    यत्सारभूतं तदुपासितव्यं हंसो यथा क्षीरमिवाम्बुमिश्रम् ।।
    Subhashitam
    समः शत्रौ च मित्रे च तथा मानापमानयोः ।
    शीतोष्णसुखदुःखेषु समः सङ्गविवर्जितः ।।
    Bhagavad Gita 12.18
    निर्द्वन्द्वो हि महाबाहो सुखं बन्धात्प्रमुच्यते ।।
    Bhagavad Gita 5.3

    11 min

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A series of talks from Narayanashrama Tapovanam.