SPECIFICATION:
- Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
- By : Swami Sukhabodhananda
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : English
- Edition : 2011
- Pages : 380
- Weight : 450 gm
- Size : 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.5 inches
- ISBN-10: 8184952066
- ISBN-13: 978-8184952063
DESCRIPTION:
Adi Shankaracharya composed a number of Vedantic works for imparting the knowledge of the Self. One of these hymns is the famous Bhaja Govindam. Bhaja literally means seek, Govindam means the Lord the Truth. The learned masters, out of deep compassion try to wake up humanity. They invite us to open our eyes to a higher dimension of living. The whole text of Bhaja Govindam in essence means Wake up, seek the Lord, and stop seeking the primitive and superficial things in life. The compilation of thoughts presented in this book is applicable to one and all. Swami Sukhabodhananda in his unique style explains the verses with deep clarity and understanding.Editorial Reviews
Bhaja Govindam(Praise/Seek Govinda) also known as Moha Mudgara (Hammer to shatter illusion) is a popular 8th century Hindu devotional composition in Sanskrit attributed to Adi Shankaracharya. This work of Adi Shankara underscores the view that devotion (Bhakti) to God, Govinda, is a vastly important part of general spirituality, as emphasised by Bhakti Yoga and the Bhakti movement.This work is generally considered a summary of Adi Shankara's Advaita Vedanta philosophy. This timeless composition is a reminder that the author, Adi Shankaracharya, who is often regarded as a stalwart advocate of the Jnana Marga (Jnana Yoga) or the "Path of Knowledge" to attain Mukti, yielded to none in appreciating, indeed enjoining the Bhakti Marga (Bhakti Yoga) or the "Path of Faith/Devotion" to the same goal,and as C. Rajagopalachari put in his commentary, "When intelligence matures and lodges securely in the heart, it becomes wisdom. When that wisdom is integrated with life and issues out in action, it becomes devotion. Knowledge which has become mature is spoken of as devotion. If it does not get transformed into devotion, such knowledge is useless tinsel." In this prayer, Adi Shankaracharya emphasizes the importance of devotion for God as a means to spiritual development and to liberation from the cycle of birth and death. The prayer leaves one in no doubt that the renunciation of our egotistical differences and surrender to God makes for salvation. Many scholars hold that this composition encapsulates with both brevity and simplicity the substance of all Vedantic thought found in whatever other works that Adi Shankaracharya wrote: The refrain "Bhaja Govindam" which defines the composition and gives it its name invokes the almighty in the aspect of Vishnu; it is therefore very popular not only with Sri Adi Shankaracharya's immediate followers, the Smarthas, but also with Vaishnavas and others. --Wikipedia
About the Author
Swami Sukhabodhananda blends spiritual and management techniques to help you achieve success.He is the founder chairman of Prasanna Trust and also the founder of the research wing of Prasanna Foundation which focuses on the scientific aspects of meditation. His other books Shiva Sutras,personal Excellence Through Bhagavadgita,Wordless Wisdom and Celebrating Success And Failure are listed with amazon.com
Description
SPECIFICATION:
- Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
- By : Swami Sukhabodhananda
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : English
- Edition : 2011
- Pages : 380
- Weight : 450 gm
- Size : 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.5 inches
- ISBN-10: 8184952066
- ISBN-13: 978-8184952063
DESCRIPTION:
Adi Shankaracharya composed a number of Vedantic works for imparting the knowledge of the Self. One of these hymns is the famous Bhaja Govindam. Bhaja literally means seek, Govindam means the Lord the Truth. The learned masters, out of deep compassion try to wake up humanity. They invite us to open our eyes to a higher dimension of living. The whole text of Bhaja Govindam in essence means Wake up, seek the Lord, and stop seeking the primitive and superficial things in life. The compilation of thoughts presented in this book is applicable to one and all. Swami Sukhabodhananda in his unique style explains the verses with deep clarity and understanding.Editorial Reviews
Bhaja Govindam(Praise/Seek Govinda) also known as Moha Mudgara (Hammer to shatter illusion) is a popular 8th century Hindu devotional composition in Sanskrit attributed to Adi Shankaracharya. This work of Adi Shankara underscores the view that devotion (Bhakti) to God, Govinda, is a vastly important part of general spirituality, as emphasised by Bhakti Yoga and the Bhakti movement.This work is generally considered a summary of Adi Shankara's Advaita Vedanta philosophy. This timeless composition is a reminder that the author, Adi Shankaracharya, who is often regarded as a stalwart advocate of the Jnana Marga (Jnana Yoga) or the "Path of Knowledge" to attain Mukti, yielded to none in appreciating, indeed enjoining the Bhakti Marga (Bhakti Yoga) or the "Path of Faith/Devotion" to the same goal,and as C. Rajagopalachari put in his commentary, "When intelligence matures and lodges securely in the heart, it becomes wisdom. When that wisdom is integrated with life and issues out in action, it becomes devotion. Knowledge which has become mature is spoken of as devotion. If it does not get transformed into devotion, such knowledge is useless tinsel." In this prayer, Adi Shankaracharya emphasizes the importance of devotion for God as a means to spiritual development and to liberation from the cycle of birth and death. The prayer leaves one in no doubt that the renunciation of our egotistical differences and surrender to God makes for salvation. Many scholars hold that this composition encapsulates with both brevity and simplicity the substance of all Vedantic thought found in whatever other works that Adi Shankaracharya wrote: The refrain "Bhaja Govindam" which defines the composition and gives it its name invokes the almighty in the aspect of Vishnu; it is therefore very popular not only with Sri Adi Shankaracharya's immediate followers, the Smarthas, but also with Vaishnavas and others. --Wikipedia
About the Author
Swami Sukhabodhananda blends spiritual and management techniques to help you achieve success.He is the founder chairman of Prasanna Trust and also the founder of the research wing of Prasanna Foundation which focuses on the scientific aspects of meditation. His other books Shiva Sutras,personal Excellence Through Bhagavadgita,Wordless Wisdom and Celebrating Success And Failure are listed with amazon.com
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