tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1677975695993500877.post7608471915199946861..comments2023-05-24T06:03:56.516-07:00Comments on Hindu Vedic Philosophy (Puranas): The Essence of Puranas – Devi Bhagavata Purana -4 gopalakrishnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02997677808025609776noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1677975695993500877.post-32758592072745651122016-03-24T21:35:03.082-07:002016-03-24T21:35:03.082-07:00Shodasi : Secrets of the Ramayana
----------------...Shodasi : Secrets of the Ramayana<br />-------------------------------<br />Ramayana, a replica of Vedas<br />S. VARADARAJAN<br />There are several versions of the Sri Ramayana, one of the two greatest epics. Following Sri Valmiki Ramayana several editions have been published in various languages, besides scores of commentaries written across centuries. Late. Gunturu Seshendra Sharma, scholar poet of 20th Century unearthed secrets of the Ramayana through his popular Telugu book “Shodasi”.<br />The novelty of nomenclature Shodasi , called Sri Vidya is reflected , in the 16th Chapter . Sharma’s intellectual depth comes forth in analyzing Sundara Kanda specially through Kundalini Yoga . The author highlights hidden truth in Valmiki’s thought that is similar to Vedas and says that Trijata’s dream in Sundara Kanda reflects Gayatri Mantra of 32 Syllabi in 4 lines. Sharma pays rich encomiums in the description of Lanka surrounded by three impregnable borders. He compares these three borders with Trikuta viz... Shakti , Kaamaraaja , Vagbhava Kutas with those of Sri Vidya in Kundalini . A staunch believer of Vedas, the author feels that Ramayana is a replica of Vedas and oriented towards the character of Indra . He concludes that in Ramayana the mentioning of the supreme God is Indra and not Vishnu, as the presiding deity of valour in Vedas. Utterances of the word Vishnu were considered to be imaginary overstatements in the author’s view.<br />This book lends a new perspective to the Ramayana by adding the dimension of Kundalini Yoga .<br />The foreword by Vishwanatha Satyanarayana adds credibility to the book. The current work is an English translation of the original by Gurujada Suryanarayana Murthy , a scientist by profession . His proficiency in the subject is evident in the translation throughout that doesn’t swerve from the original’s purport.<br />The Hindu<br />(Friday Review: 2nd October 2015)<br /> -----------<br />Valmiki Ramayana – Greatest Medicine for Mankind<br /><br />The story of Ramayana is prescribed as textbook for students. Sita and Rama are worshiped as prime couple. No need to mention about reciting it. Whether Valmiki was satisfied with simple narration of the story? Seshendra Sharma denies it.<br /><br />He analyzed it mentioning that to understand the inner meanings of Valmiki Ramayana, the scientific knowledge is essential.<br /><br />The underlying secret of the sage’s mind will be known through the knowledge of science.<br /><br />It is the firm opinion of Seshendra that the argument that “the sciences are for scholars only” is a conspiracy hatched by Selfish scholars and lazy uneducated persons.<br /><br />Seshendra who has democratic ideology and conviction on science and literature informs the public about the secrets of Ramayana expounded by Valmiki. He explains that Valmiki dedicated ambrosia (The Greatest Medicine) named “Kundalini Yoga” to the mankind. The poetry in the metre of Anushtup Sloka is the honey coating to the medicine. It was explained with great introspection and exemplary scholarship. He concludes that the Ramayana is older than the Maha Bharatha and it is another form of Veda. Valmiki introduced the system of meditation in Ramayana. The Introspection and research bent of mind of Seshendra are spread over in the book in two streams. The exuberant fragrance of scholarship is experienced throughout the book.<br /><br />The present generation can understand the scholarship of Seshendra in Vedas and Mantra Sastra. Seshendra is a poet who has composed unique Ruthu Ghosha (Cry of the Seasons: Metrical Poetry) and revolutionary free verse –Mande Suryudu (The Burning Sun).<br />----------<br />e Book : http://kinige.com/book/Shodasi+Secrets+of+the+Ramayana<br />About the Author : http://seshendrasharma.weebly.com Saatyaki S / o Seshendra Sharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00887279200790561271noreply@blogger.com