Shriram Sharma Acharya, a pioneer of spiritual renaissance was born on 20th September 1911, in Anwalkheda, Agra District. He scrupulously carried out the biddings of his Guru, a great Himalayan Yogi, when he was fifteen years of age.
He took part in the struggle for independence as a volunteer, went to jail a number of times and embarked upon the task of social and moral upliftment through spiritual means in 1935 with the blessings of Mahatma Gandhi.
A sage, a visionary and a reformer, the Acharya initiated 100 points Yug Nirman Yojna, lived a disciplined life of devout austerity, visited the Himalayas several times and attained spiritual eminence.
The Gayatri Pariwar fraternity; Shantikunj Ashram - an academy for moral and spiritual awakening; Brahmavarchas Research Institute-which strives to synthesize science with spirituality and over 3000 social reform centres (Shakti-peeths) are his greatest contributions to the modern world.
He translated the entire Vedic Vangmaya and accopmplished a feat of writing more than 3000 books on all aspects of life.
The Acharya, Great devotee of Gayatri lived an ideal life for 80 years and voluntarily shed his physical sheath on Gayatri Jayanti, 2nd June 1990.
4 DESIRE to evolve further and make progress is deeply ingrained in human psyche. In present times this desire is almost completely oriented towards materialistic and worldly progress. Rarely such individuals can be found who look beyond and endeavor for progress of the inner selves by inculcating true spiritual disciplines. For a human being, progress of the inner-self is no less important than that of the materialistic fronts of life. This Self-Evolution leads to an extraordinary enhancement in human dignity and esteem. The revered personalities like Buddha, Christ, Gandhi Vivekananda tread on this path of self-evolution, and history testifies that they not only benefitted their own selves but also the entire mankind. Their endeavors led to the double advantage of enhancement and expansion of happiness for self as well as for others. On the other hand, the one tracked focus on only materialistic progress of great kings like Hiranyakashyap, Ravan, Kans, Duryodhan and Alexander led to their own downfall besides inflicting misery and sufferings on their countrymen. A balanced progress in both spiritual and worldly domains must presently be regarded as the best approach to life.
Evolution of the inner self is possible when an unflinching faith is developed in ideal human values like love, compassion, truth, morality etc. This is not easy because everyone around does not seem to bother about human ideals and the path seems deserted and lonely. Also, those who dare to tread the path seem to suffer miseries. So, stepping and then continuing on the path of self-evolution is impossible without love and guidance of a master or a Guru. Those who desire to progress in spiritual domains must seek a competent master, one who has experience and who has excelled in this domain. An ideal Guru is one who possesses wisdom of a high level, strong character, and an unwavering spirit of philanthropy. An ideal Guru must have ample spiritual energy, accumulated by performing "Tapasya" (ascetic discipline and exercises). Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya, founder of All World Gayatri Pariwar, was one such great spiritual saint and master whose magical touch transformed lives of millions of people.
This book first discusses the importance of faith in spiritual domain, and how a loving relationship between a competent Guru and a worthy disciple leads to quick progress on the path of self-evolution. The book also describes two important concepts in spiritual domain. First, the process of initiation on the path of spiritual evolution through a ritual of Guru Deeksha. This is the practice in which a disciple takes an oath to tread on the path shown by his/her Guru and Guru, on his part transfers a portion of his spiritual energy to disciple to support his progress. Second, the choice of Isht or focus of devotion. This process helps a seeker to maintain focus on his chosen goal and develop shraddha which becomes the moving force and vitality for his/ her quick progress.
It is hoped that this book will remove several misconceptions prevalent today about true ideals of spirituality, and will motivate readers to seek a master who can initiate them on this glorious path of self-evolution.
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Samkhya (60)
Shaivism (59)
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