The uniqueness of Swamiji's exposition of the Bhagavadgeeta is the way it resonates with relevance to the modern work-a-day lifestyle. January 16 to 23, 2011 Swamiji conducted the 16th Annual Geeta Tattva Sameeksha based on the 16th Chapter of Bhagavadgeeta (Daivaasura-sampat-vibhaga-yoga) at the Thrissur Vadakkunathan Temple Sreemoolasthanam.
Efficacy of Exposure to Scriptures
तेऽपि चातितरन्त्येव मृत्युं श्रुतिपरायणाः ॥
knowledge, take to their sadhana after listening to
scriptural exposition. Such seekers, given assiduously to
listening, too transcend mortality.
This may appear to be a unique statement. But on reflection, you will find that listening has a very important role in spiritual
life. In fact, the entire Vedanta rests upon Shravana, manana and nididhyasana. The seeker has to go to the Knower and get exposed to the Truth attentively. Only when he does this first part, which needs the presence of a Wise Teacher, the other two, manana and nididhyasana, can follow.
Hearing is so inspiring, enlightening and forceful that it has come to be a great culture in this land. How is it that so many
come to listen to Bhagavadgeeta exposition? Most of the listeners may not take up further links of spiritual pursuit. But they
would not like to miss their listening, whenever there is an opportunity.
Bhagavata Saptahas also have come in vogue like this. For hours together, people listen to the rendering of the Text and its stories. The session lasts for 7 days. Most of them cannot read the Sanskrit text themselves. Yet they love to listen to the narration.
intimacy and intensity, be able to transcend worldliness. After years of listening, they become oriented towards sadhana and that bestows purity and sublimity.
— Swamiji
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