Shreenivas - Spiritual Heritage & Cultural Symbols of India

About the Author

Mr. Shreeniwas was born in a pious family at Gwalior on 18th July, 1917. In 1937, he joined Imperial Bank at Indore. In 1949, he joined a British firm as Manager in Delhi. During his stay in Delhi, he was elected Director of Rotary when there was only one Rotary Club in New Delhi. In 1966, he became General Manager of Hindusthan Sugar Mills Ltd., the largest sugar producing mill in Asia; and in 1968, he was appointed Chief Executive of Shree Digvijaya Cement Co. Ltd. at Mumbai.

To be of service to society, he became the Secretary of Bal Bharti, an institution established for teachers training and education from Primary upto Post Graduation; Jr. Secretary of Bhartiya Kala Kendra (Now Sir Shreeram Kalakendra), Vice president of Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, and Lok Kalyan Samity an institution established by Honble Sucheta Kriplani; All these institutions enjoy international reputation. LKS is devoted to the service and help of slum dwellers and the poorer sections of Delhi. LKS owns one of the finest eye care hospital in India. Thus, despite his hectic life he devoted time to be of service and help to the weaker sections of society.

He has made it a mission to go wherever invited to spread awareness regarding Therapractical Radiant Yoga (TRY) as propagated by Rishi Patanjali, enabling persons to enjoy healthy/happy life. The results have been very reassuring and rewarding. Come walking return laughing.

This philanthropic experience moved him to read spiritual literature most of which is in Sanskrit or translations thereof in English and other languages, detailing the laudable achievements of the Rishis and Yogis. But those heights are unattainable by worldly persons, so he contacted enlightened souls to ascertain the metaphysical successes attained by modern scientists, clairvoyants and saints. This authentic collection and compilation illuminates a renaissance in spiritual heritage for aspiring minds to persue the spiritual paths of sublimation and bliss. To realize Him is the supreme goal of human existence and He can be realized through many chosen paths. Vedant teaches good of all. Indian Philosophy reveals the process of immediate perception and experience rather than abstract scepticism and arguments. Amen!

Prelude

They are lucky who take birth in Bharat, a land where Gods too crave to be born. Our Vedic civilization was the product of the efforts of divine incarnations like Shree Ramachandra, Yogeshwar Shree Krishna, omniscient Rishis and sages. The Rishis have said that all shall attain Moksh (Salvation) through evolution; with Guru Krupa and soul purification efforts, one can accelerate liberation so, everyone has to make a start towards this process: Initially, one receives emotional inspirations from surroundings and reading: After satisfying the intellectual urges, one can dive deeper into spirituality under the vibrating guidance of a Siddha Guru, who perceives the desciples consciousness and devotion, not his status.

The word civilization denotes the cumulative spiritual and cultural heritage of a nation or a race in a given era. It reveals the character and conduct of persons and the society of that age. The Westerners had developed by far in materialism. After the visit of Swami Vivekanand, Swami Prabupad, Swami Muktanand, Shree Pandurang Shastri and his Swadhyayee millions, a sanskrati vistaar (cultural re-naissance) had taken roots. Thus, civilization and culture are complementary like the skin of mango or the peel of orange. Even the fragrance of those celestial fruits is rich and rejoicing. Similarly, intellectual advancement with humility and a dignified living style is the beacon of a progressive civilization.

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Through renunciation alone, some have attained immortality. There can be no spiritual strength until an individual renounces worldly materialism. Robots behave like human beings without intelligence whereas even a tiny insect behaves intelligently for self-preservation. Providence has placed human beings highest on the evolutionary scale. Western scientists, thinkers as well as commoners are undergoing a transformation. The knowledge of the basic truths of life will be of use to all persons searching for lasting peace and salvation. The Rishis have charmed and delighted foreigners with clairvoyant visions and perceiving through the cosmos, the minutest, the distant and the hidden mysteries. This volume is an attempt to present the divine principles and attainments of the Rishis. Dependence on legends, myths, miracles has been avoided. The Rishis were true world leaders and teachers in trigonometry, quadratic equations, grammar, phonetics, science, geomancy and the religion called Dharma (Duties).

Preface

All civilizations have left behind magnificent symbols revealing the supreme heights attained and enjoyed by people living in that era. Distinctive and popular items were chosen as symbols of culture. On seeing a symbolic item, a vivid picture of that country and era emerges in the mind. Symbols of sovereignty and power over the worlds temporal and spiritual life emblems of divine and human sovereignty; a symbol must necessarily suggest more than what it expresses.