Bhoomananda Foundation

Bhoomananda Foundation

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Bhoomananda Foundation episodes

  • The Eternal Relevance of Vedas and Epics - Prabhatha Rashmih | Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha

    In this track, Swamiji says that our Scriptures, Epics and Vedas are relevant for us even today. The Epics tell us about the values, ideals, principles, restraints and disciplines we should live by to make life successful, effective and fulfilling.

    The Bhagavad Gita discussion was for Arjuna to eschew grief, to overcome doubt, to imbibe boldness, to have the right comprehensive vision and inspiration to fight the war. Even today, Bhagavad Gita continues to inspire and guide seekers.
    PR 12 Jan 2016

    17 min
  • The Message of Uddhava Gita - Prabhatha Rashmih | Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha

    Uddhava Gita, in the 11th Skandha of Srimad Bhagavatam, is the subject of discussion in this track. When Uddhava hears of Sri Krishna’s impending departure from the world, he confesses that he would be unable to bear separation from Krishna even for a second. In response, Sri Krishna imparts Knowledge which enables Uddhava to resolve the problems of his mind and get clarity and fulfilment.

    Swamiji says that our body is only a temporary tenure, embodiment. We will have to leave the body one day or the other. That leaving should be a fulfilled one and a fulfilling one. The entire Srimad Bhagavatam leads us to this understanding.
    Slokas chanted in the track:
    नाहं तवांघ्रिकमलं क्षणार्धमपि केशव ।
    त्यक्तुं समुत्सहे नाथ स्वधाम नयमामपि ।।
    (Srimad Bhagavatam 11.6.43)
    PR 06 Mar 2012

    11 min
  • Prose Vs Poetry in Spiritual Pursuit - II - Prabhatha Rashmih | Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha

    In this audio, Poojya Swamiji speaks about the influence of Poetry in his life of seeking. It helped him remember the verses and reflect upon their meaning and significance. Poetic verses gave him the inspiration to reflect and contemplate on the Supreme Truth.

    Swamiji tells the listeners that the poetic verses stay in one’s memory and continue to inspire. He urges seekers to learn scriptural verses so that they become an operational force in the mind. Repeated repetition of the verses helps one cultivate qualities of the mind and intelligence.
    Shlokas chanted in this talk:
    वासनाक्षयविज्ञानमनोनाशा महामते ।
    समकालं चिराभ्यस्ता भवन्ति फलदा मुने ।।
    (Yogavasishta Ramayanam, Upasama Prakaranam – 5.92.17)
    आनन्दं ब्रह्मणो विद्वान् । न बिभेति कुतश्चनेति ।
    (Taittiriya Upanishad 2.9)
    चित्तस्य शुद्धये कर्म न तु वस्तूपलब्धये ।
    वस्तुसिद्धिर्विचारेण न किंचित्कर्मकोटिभिः ।।
    (Vivekachudamani 11)
    कोऽहं कथमिदं जातं को वै कर्ताऽस्य विद्यते ।
    उपादानं किमस्तीह विचारः सोऽयमीदृशः ॥
    (Aparokshanubhutih 12)
    नित्यानित्यवस्तुविवेकः
    (Vivekachudamani 20)
    लब्ध्वा कथचिन्नरजन्म दुर्लभं
    तत्रापि पुंस्त्वं श्रुतिपारदर्शनम् ।
    यस्त्वात्ममुक्तौ न यतेत मूढधीः
    स ह्यात्महा स्वं विनिहन्त्यसद्ग्रहात् ।।
    (Vivekachudamani 4)
    PR 09 Nov 2015

    17 min
  • Finding a Way through this Complex Life - Prabhatha Rashmih | Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha

    The human mind is a complex medley of traits and qualities. The society is complex, and we have to live in it. There will be the gravest of conflicts and contradictions. Swamiji says that being the case, we cannot be held responsible for the present plight, but we are certainly responsible to handle it and go forward. What is the way?

    Slokas chanted in the track
    सञ्जयोऽहं महाराज नमस्ते भरतर्षभ
    (Mahabharata, Bheeshma Parva, 14.3)
    हतो भीष्म: शिखण्डिना
    (Mahabharata, Bheeshma Parva, 15.1)
    धर्मादधर्मो बलवान्सम्प्राप्त इति मे मतिः ।
    (Mahabharata, Bheeshma Parva, 15.42)
    एतदार्येण कर्तव्यं कृच्छ्रास्वापत्सु सञ्जय ।
    (Mahabharata, Bheeshma Parva, 15.62)
    दारुणः क्षत्रधर्मोऽयमृषिभिः सम्प्रदर्शितः ।
    (Mahabharata, Bheeshma Parva, 15.60)
    धृतराष्ट्र उवाच –
    धर्मक्षेत्रे कुरुक्षेत्रे समवेता युयुत्सव: ।
    मामका: पाण्डवाश्चैव किमकुर्वत संजय ॥
    (Bhagavad Gita 1.1)
    PR 04 Jun 2013

    20 min
  • The Relevance of Mahabharata - V - Prabhatha Rashmih | Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha

    Mahabharata, is the subject of discussion in this Track. There is nothing in Mahabharata which does not amply cover our complex and challenging life in this world.

    Swamiji discusses the episode where Draupadi is staked by Yudhishthira in the game of dice. Draupadi refused to accept the verdict that she was staked and argued how she could have been staked after Yudhishthira had already staked himself and lost and had become the slave of Duryodhana. Although she did not get any satisfactory answers, she stood her ground and stood firmly on her own freedom.
    PR 06 Jun 2013

    19 min
  • Srimad Bhagavatam is a compendium of all aspects of human life - Prabhatha Rashmih | Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha

    Srimad Bhagavatam is a scripture that discusses not just spirituality but all aspects of human life including psychology, philosophy, character, behaviour, interactions, and others. It also talks about the birth, growth and fulfillment of human life. At one place, the architecture of Dwaraka is described in detail. Reading it, we get some knowledge of the life in those times as well. It is indeed a wonderful scripture.

    PR 10 Mar 2012

    15 min
  • The Transformational Scriptures of India - Prabhatha Rashmih | Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha

    Our cultural heritage in the form of the scriptures contain accounts of impeccable human character and effective behaviour. They are intended to transform the personality of a reader and bring in, as Swamiji says, a characteral elegance, benahvioural majesty and interactional excellence into the personality. The Bhagavad Gita consists of words spoken by Krishna to raise an enervated warrior to his feet. Is it a religious gospel? No, it is a personality transforming scripture, Swamiji explains.

    PR 04 May 2017

    20 min

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A series of talks from Narayanashrama Tapovanam.