CONCLUSIONES

Pt. Shriram Sharma Acharya Vangmaya Vol. 30, An Introduction

GITA -THE FOUNDATION OF IDEAL CULTURE

( Sanskrati - Sanjºvani : Shrimadbh³gawat Evam Gºt³ )

hrimadbh³gwat and Shrimadbh³gwat Gºt³ - popularly known as Bh³gawat and Gºt³ stand as monuments of the Indian spiritual

S

philosophy. These ancient scriptures are crowns of the glorious cultural heritage of the human society…. Study, discussions and contemplation of Bh³gawat and adoption of its teachings in day-to-day life is supposed to be of significant importance in the present era (kaliyug) of adversities, cultural darkness, and bathos of morality….

The basic inspiration of this scripture aims at awakening of purity and virtues in the devotees. Gºt³ on the other hand has been attributed the honor of being the essence of all religious scriptures of the world. The knowledge and guidance contained in this great scripture of all ages educe afflatus for sublime transformation of the soul, all round elevation of intellect and development of personality as a whole…. It also offers practical solutions to the multifaceted problems and complexities of human life….

Acharya Shriram Sharma had presented the knowledge of ancient Indian scriptures in scientific light with a progressive attitude to inspire the people of Modern Age by constructive guidance on deeper understanding and viable adoption of the principles of spirituality and righteous way of life…… He had devoted his intellectual sagacity, acumen, adept knowledge and supernormal spiritual attainments for the revival of divine culture…. He endeavored towards the multiple goals of: (i) elimination of blind faith, superstitions and misconceptions associated with religious practices in the Indian society; (ii) simultaneous establishment of people's righteous faith in divine nature of the soul; and (iii) creative implementation of the high ideals of the eternal religion by analyzing the scriptures and spiritual philosophy in scientific light and by adopting a rational approach based on thorough study and experiments on the implications of the original texts and commentaries of the scriptures.

Acharya Sharma emphasized that religion is for realization and ¹⁵⁷ 156

also covered here with other important facets of personal and familial life. Social issues, of special relevance to the Indian society are also discussed. These include - the need for equality of man and woman, ideal system of marriages, eradication of castism and religious anomalies…., etc.

Explanations along with citations from the "Ram Charita Manas" are made to enable the reader get a glimpse of the true implications and impact of the philosophy and religion in original social system of India. For example, in the context of the topics of Shabari and Kevata, it is highlighted that - Lord Ram believed in equal respect for all; he established a happy and progressive social system free from discriminations due to caste, creed, religion, community, gender or social status etc….. The prudence, integrity, valor, patience, fairness, altruism and virtuous deeds of Lord Ram as a king are analyzed here to highlight what makes one a successful leader, a perfect hero of a nation…..

The topics of religion, devotion and God too are focused here in the context of the life of Lord Ram and associated teachings of the Ramayana with a major objective to eliminate the misconceptions and illuminate the readers' minds with the correct meanings and importance of - the philosophy of religion, impact of devotion on human psychology and the

bhakti yoga

for realization of God…..

Those who have not read anything on Ramayana as well as those who know it by heart all should read this volume to find the solutions to the problems of their own lives and to the problems faced by the society at large…. Knowing about

Mary³da Pur¿shottama

Lord Shriram, from the author Pt. Shriram (Sharma), who not only shared the name but also the divine virtues of the former - is indeed a rare opportunity bestowed by this volume…..

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Pt. Shriram Sharma Acharya Vangmaya Vol. 30, An Introduction

GITA -THE FOUNDATION OF IDEAL CULTURE

( Sanskrati - Sanjºvani : Shrimadbh³gawat Evam Gºt³ )

hrimadbh³gwat and Shrimadbh³gwat Gºt³ - popularly known as Bh³gawat and Gºt³ stand as monuments of the Indian spiritual

S

philosophy. These ancient scriptures are crowns of the glorious cultural heritage of the human society…. Study, discussions and contemplation of Bh³gawat and adoption of its teachings in day-to-day life is supposed to be of significant importance in the present era (kaliyug) of adversities, cultural darkness, and bathos of morality….

The basic inspiration of this scripture aims at awakening of purity and virtues in the devotees. Gºt³ on the other hand has been attributed the honor of being the essence of all religious scriptures of the world. The knowledge and guidance contained in this great scripture of all ages educe afflatus for sublime transformation of the soul, all round elevation of intellect and development of personality as a whole…. It also offers practical solutions to the multifaceted problems and complexities of human life….

Acharya Shriram Sharma had presented the knowledge of ancient Indian scriptures in scientific light with a progressive attitude to inspire the people of Modern Age by constructive guidance on deeper understanding and viable adoption of the principles of spirituality and righteous way of life…… He had devoted his intellectual sagacity, acumen, adept knowledge and supernormal spiritual attainments for the revival of divine culture…. He endeavored towards the multiple goals of: (i) elimination of blind faith, superstitions and misconceptions associated with religious practices in the Indian society; (ii) simultaneous establishment of people's righteous faith in divine nature of the soul; and (iii) creative implementation of the high ideals of the eternal religion by analyzing the scriptures and spiritual philosophy in scientific light and by adopting a rational approach based on thorough study and experiments on the implications of the original texts and commentaries of the scriptures.

Acharya Sharma emphasized that religion is for realization and ¹⁵⁷ 156

adoption of righteous disciplines through heart and not meant only for rituals or for intellectual (philosophical) discussions and discourses …. At one place he says - "Listening to the story of

Bh³gawat

or any portion of a scripture without contemplation and creative adherence to its teachings with prudence…. - is nothing better than passing time in listening a speech from one ear and throwing out from the other….". This is indeed true. Because, we also see that although, year after year, hundreds of programs of fluent discourses on

Bh³gawat

etc are arranged in crowded halls in India and abroad and thousands of people attend them repeatedly, there practically appears no improvement in the convictions, behavior and deeds of most participants. We hardly see truly religious life in the places within and outside India where number of 'expert orators' of

"

Bh³gawat Kath³

" have been giving frequent discourses. Listening to "

Bh³gawat Kath³

" is like a get-together or entertainment for some and is an 'obligation' because of personal (blind) faith for some others…

In fact, the true manifestation of one's faith in religion or in the philosophy of a religious scripture is reflected in the way one adopts it in his character and deeds…. For example,

Bh³gawat Kath³

is not only a collection of stories of allegorical or mythological characters which any good orator may present in very interesting way….This type of

Bh³gawat Kath³

won't serve any purpose unless the deeper meaning and implications relevant to human life are explained perspicuously. Acharya Shriram Sharma had cautiously taken care of this aspect. His spiritual power, in-depth study of the scriptures and excellent hold on human psychology had made his writings and explanations of the formers as unique and perfect in terms of educative effects.

The present volume would clarify the doubts of the readers about '

Mah³r³sa

" and similar allegorically representation of the activities and phases of the life of the divine incarnation of Krishna in human form - as described in the

Bh³gawat

…. Readers would find authentic references and analysis of the important issues and facts such as - the words "

Br³hmin

" and "

Sh¿dra

" do not correspond to

one's birth, caste or creed, rather, it depends on one's attitude, qualities and deeds, which of the two 'classes' one belongs…. The author gives convincing explanations in simple but effective language and also cites excerpts from scriptures and scholarly works of the ancient and modern experts in the related areas. Eminent scholars of Sanskrit language as well as the illiterates would receive creative guidance and inspiration by reading or listening to his presentations here.

While there have been misconceptions and illusive propaganda of the

Bh³gwat

because of the 'stories' in it, similar misinterpretations have been associated with the

Gºt³

because of the highly 'abstract' nature of theknowledge assimilated in it. Though many volumes have been written on

Gºt³

in prominent languages of the world and thousands of scholars have been enlightened by its great inspirations, its message has not reached the masses in a constructive way. It often remains at the periphery of intellectual discussions and even the scholars of

Gºt³

often find it difficult to apply this knowledge in practice…. Howbeit, for a spiritual scientist, saint, altruist thinker, social reformer and sagacious authority on Indian philosophy and culture, like Acharya Sharma, there were no limitations of power of expression and inspiration. He could achieve the deepest depth of this vast ocean of absolute knowledge and explain it eloquently for the benefit of all….

It is said that - "

Gºt³ Sugºt³ Karttavy³ Kimanyai Sh³stra

"; meaning -

"why should there be any need for reading the expansion of other scriptures, if such a great source of divine guidance on righteous, duty-bond life is available through the

Gºt³

?" The holy

Gºt³

is said to be the essence of all Vedas and Upnishadas. It is a confluence of three streams of knowledge and practices of

yoga

- viz., the

Bhakti yoga

_,

Karma yoga

and the

Gy³na yoga

. Most importantly, it does not contain any mythological or figurative description of worldly affairs.

Rather, every sentence enunciated from the divine voice of the absolute

yogi

Lord Krishna is recorded here. Whence the eternal importance of this scripture. In simple terms, it is a treatise of intensive guidance on perfect management of life. Men and women

adoption of righteous disciplines through heart and not meant only for rituals or for intellectual (philosophical) discussions and discourses …. At one place he says - "Listening to the story of

Bh³gawat

or any portion of a scripture without contemplation and creative adherence to its teachings with prudence…. - is nothing better than passing time in listening a speech from one ear and throwing out from the other….". This is indeed true. Because, we also see that although, year after year, hundreds of programs of fluent discourses on

Bh³gawat

etc are arranged in crowded halls in India and abroad and thousands of people attend them repeatedly, there practically appears no improvement in the convictions, behavior and deeds of most participants. We hardly see truly religious life in the places within and outside India where number of 'expert orators' of

"

Bh³gawat Kath³

" have been giving frequent discourses. Listening to "

Bh³gawat Kath³

" is like a get-together or entertainment for some and is an 'obligation' because of personal (blind) faith for some others…

In fact, the true manifestation of one's faith in religion or in the philosophy of a religious scripture is reflected in the way one adopts it in his character and deeds…. For example,

Bh³gawat Kath³

is not only a collection of stories of allegorical or mythological characters which any good orator may present in very interesting way….This type of

Bh³gawat Kath³

won't serve any purpose unless the deeper meaning and implications relevant to human life are explained perspicuously. Acharya Shriram Sharma had cautiously taken care of this aspect. His spiritual power, in-depth study of the scriptures and excellent hold on human psychology had made his writings and explanations of the formers as unique and perfect in terms of educative effects.

The present volume would clarify the doubts of the readers about '

Mah³r³sa

" and similar allegorically representation of the activities and phases of the life of the divine incarnation of Krishna in human form - as described in the

Bh³gawat

…. Readers would find authentic references and analysis of the important issues and facts such as - the words "

Br³hmin

" and "

Sh¿dra

" do not correspond to

one's birth, caste or creed, rather, it depends on one's attitude, qualities and deeds, which of the two 'classes' one belongs…. The author gives convincing explanations in simple but effective language and also cites excerpts from scriptures and scholarly works of the ancient and modern experts in the related areas. Eminent scholars of Sanskrit language as well as the illiterates would receive creative guidance and inspiration by reading or listening to his presentations here.

While there have been misconceptions and illusive propaganda of the

Bh³gwat

because of the 'stories' in it, similar misinterpretations have been associated with the

Gºt³

because of the highly 'abstract' nature of theknowledge assimilated in it. Though many volumes have been written on

Gºt³

in prominent languages of the world and thousands of scholars have been enlightened by its great inspirations, its message has not reached the masses in a constructive way. It often remains at the periphery of intellectual discussions and even the scholars of

Gºt³

often find it difficult to apply this knowledge in practice…. Howbeit, for a spiritual scientist, saint, altruist thinker, social reformer and sagacious authority on Indian philosophy and culture, like Acharya Sharma, there were no limitations of power of expression and inspiration. He could achieve the deepest depth of this vast ocean of absolute knowledge and explain it eloquently for the benefit of all….

It is said that - "

Gºt³ Sugºt³ Karttavy³ Kimanyai Sh³stra

"; meaning -

"why should there be any need for reading the expansion of other scriptures, if such a great source of divine guidance on righteous, duty-bond life is available through the

Gºt³

?" The holy

Gºt³

is said to be the essence of all Vedas and Upnishadas. It is a confluence of three streams of knowledge and practices of

yoga

- viz., the

Bhakti yoga

_,

Karma yoga

and the

Gy³na yoga

. Most importantly, it does not contain any mythological or figurative description of worldly affairs.

Rather, every sentence enunciated from the divine voice of the absolute

yogi

Lord Krishna is recorded here. Whence the eternal importance of this scripture. In simple terms, it is a treatise of intensive guidance on perfect management of life. Men and women

of every age-group, under all circumstances, can obtain immense courage and moral enlightenment from it along the righteous path of progressive life.

Acharya Sharma had propounded the compilation of "

Gºt³ Vishwakosha

" - an encyclopedia and comprehensive treatise of works on

Gºt³

under the research programs of his

Yug Nirm³ñ

mission. The present volume is a prerequisite to that. He has analyzed important aspects of

Gºt³

in an illustrative style. Examples from the lives and works of great personalities of the world are quoted to explain how the teachings of

Gºt³

could be inculcated in every phase and type of human life. The author has excellently discussed the combination of the

s³nkhya yoga

and the

karma yoga

in this volume which is of significant importance in the modern times.

The implications of the

shlokas

like - "

Karmany³ny³sah Iti Karma Sany³sa¡

" as presented here give practical guidance on correct attitude and behavior in day-to-day life taking into account the varieties of circumstances and complexities of the personal, social and professional domains….. Higher dimensions of human sentiments are touched while elucidating different facets of devotion through the quotes (of

Gºt³

) such as - "

Mayyeva Mana ³dhastswa Mayi Buddhim Niveshaya Nivasishyasi Mayyeva At¿rdhvam Na Sanïaya¡

", or, "

Sarva Dharm³n Parityajya, M³mekam Ïaraña Braja

" …. etc. The literal meanings of these

shlokas

is quite transparent - indicating total surrender to God….. But, what does that mean in reality? How can one accomplish that in normal life, where one has to fulfill the familial and social responsibiliities too?

Adept guidance of practical use on such natural questions is also available in this volume….

The grand war of

Mah³bh³rata

is indeed the war of the evil tendencies and the divine instincts of our own selves….. The dilemma and difficulties faced by Arjuna also happen to be those of our own minds. The perfect preaching of

Gºt³

by Lord Krishna to

Arjuna during

Mah³bh³rata

- is the voice of the eternal core of our souls. It guides us to refine our convictions and faiths and illuminates our minds by a divine glow to culminate our character and virtues in ideal direction and help us live a blissful life like a true

yogi

.

Our extrovert attitude, ignorance and stresses of life do not let our minds listen to the voice of the soul. The force of our inner voice has also become meek because of the pressure of our mistakes and vices of thoughts…. The present volume of the vangmaya series has brought this voice endowed with a unique force to penetrate our minds and hearts through the pen of someone who had lived every moment of his life creatively in perfect consonance with the divine philosophy of

Gºt³

.

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Pt. Shriram Sharma Acharya Vangmaya Vol. 31, An Introduction

Rest assured that the debt that I owe to my parijans will be repaid. I do not desire either Heaven or liberation. I ardently pray to God that I may be again put through the whole cycle of 84-lakh life-forms as a blade of grass, a blooming flower, a tree, a sheep, a cow etc., so that I am able to amply discharge the debts I owe to my parijans, who have showered on me their gifts of love, affection, reverence, faith, goodwill and understanding.

Sometimes, I wish I become a heavy-laden cloud and could repay each drop of these gifts with showerful of rain. I do not know whether, and if so how far, these ardent aspirations of mine will be fulfilled. I can only assure my parijans that their love will never be forgotten.

of every age-group, under all circumstances, can obtain immense courage and moral enlightenment from it along the righteous path of progressive life.

Acharya Sharma had propounded the compilation of "

Gºt³ Vishwakosha

" - an encyclopedia and comprehensive treatise of works on

Gºt³

under the research programs of his

Yug Nirm³ñ

mission. The present volume is a prerequisite to that. He has analyzed important aspects of

Gºt³

in an illustrative style. Examples from the lives and works of great personalities of the world are quoted to explain how the teachings of

Gºt³

could be inculcated in every phase and type of human life. The author has excellently

mission. The present volume is a prerequisite to that. He has analyzed important aspects of

Gºt³

in an illustrative style. Examples from the lives and works of great personalities of the world are quoted to explain how the teachings of

Gºt³

could be inculcated in every phase and type of human life. The author has excellently

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