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For over forty years, he has been traveling the world sharing the teachings and lifestyle of bhaktiyoga read more. His expertise lies in synthesizing ancient wisdom of east and modern vision of west appealing to both young and old from wide spectrum of society. Institute for applied spiritual technology issue 1 b. Devamrita swami is the author of searching for vedic india, perfect escape and the soon to be released hiding in unnatural happiness. About the author devamrita swami is an americanborn educator, author and sannyasi, monk, in the krishna bhakti tradition. On the way to krishna, reflections of the day activities for material enjoyment mean entanglement. In 1982 devamrita swami took sannyas initiation and in 2002 began serving as an initiating spiritual master in iskcon. Searching for vedic india is particularly written to assist an inquisitive university educated. Free krishna conscious downloads of audio, bhajans, videos, images, games, comics, recipes and more. A year later, however, the historic recording a love supreme, by john coltrane, turned him around. May 05, 2011 the vast majority of harinama press books written by bhakti tirtha swami are now available in ebook format for online purchase and instant download. Although our focus is on hinduism, we also have books on other spiritual traditions. Devamrita swami is a worldtraveling monk of over 40 years joining us from down under.
His holiness romapada swami took birth as brian rumbaugh in a middleclass, christian family on december 27, 1948, in the small town of utica in upstate new york. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading searching for vedic india. Economics, politics, and environmentalism can only benefit from allying with a comprehensive wisdom culture. Devamrita swami is the author of hiding in unnatural happiness 3.
New york born, yale graduate, and monk in the now global tradition of krishna spirituality, he has traveled every continent for over forty. A rapid yet comprehensive survey ranging from the vedas and the upanishads to the smritis, and including the itihasas and puranas, the bhagavadgita, yoga vasishtha, etc. I dont know how well the author has proved his point, but the book is a fascinating look into hidden science. Swami and providing tours on festival days with guides who could talk about the life and times of hh bhakti tirtha swami to. Relationships, society, and the political economy should all somehow. Devamrita swami saw that kirtanananda swami, obviously, was the man that god wanted to have all the marbles and by securing a spot on the new vrindaban inner council, ones financial security was set for life. Devamrita swami authormonkteacher hamilton eventfinda. Most importantly, it unfolds the ancient answers to the modern riddles of consciousness, reincarnation, extraterrestrial contact, and spiritual dimensions beyond the. Stream tracks and playlists from devamrita swami on your desktop or mobile device.
Later in life his mother confided to him that during the time of his conception, she was praying to god that he send her a servant of the lord. We earnestly request you make a monetary contribution to this noble cause. New york born, yale graduate, and monk in the now global tradition of krishna spirituality, he has traveled every continent. Farm getaway and spiritual retreat with devamrita swami. He spoke on many topics but the point that stood out for me was the need to control ones heart through bhakti. He also challenges young indian students and professionals to penetrate the veil of religious beliefreligious myth. Hiding in unnatural happiness by devamrita swami recovering. Posted by devamrita swami on 9 november 2008 spiritual economics lecture given by devamrita swami, to 150 professors, mba students, and government officials at the main auditorium of the rotman school of business and management, the university of toronto, may 29, 2007. Sep 05, 2016 our latest event with our keynote speaker hh devamrita swami on redefining success.
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