Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Vol. 12. No.6. June - 2013 KARNATAKA News KULAPATI K.M. MUNSHI SOUDHA INAUGURATED New school building constructed by Bhavan's Mysore Kendra at Vijayanagar - A replica of Bhavan's Mumbai H.Q Building The new school building constructed by the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (BVB), Mysore Kendra, was inaugurated by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Race Course Road, Bangalore - 560 001. Swami Mukthidanandaji, President, Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, Mysore at a function held at Vijayanagar in city on May 13. Tel.: 2226 7303, 2226 5746. Fax 2228 7373 Website : www.bharatiyavidyabhavan.com e-mail : contactus@bhavankarnataka.com Re.1/-
BVB, which is celebrating the 125th birth anniversary of Kulapathi Dr. K.M. Munshi and its Platinum Jubilee, has named the new school building as Kulapathi Dr. K.M. Munshi Soudha. The new school building is constructed at a cost of Rs 2.5 crore on a land measuring 30,000 sqft. The building was constructed by Raviraj Constructions and designed by architects Anu and Tara of Mysore. SWAMI MUKTHIDANANDAJI INAUGURATES THE BUILDING Speaking on the occasion, Swami Mukthidanandaji said that Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan is one of the most reputed institutions in the country adding that he shared a close relationship with the institution. Swami Mukthidanandaji lighting the traditional lamp to inaugurate the Kulapathi Dr. K.M. Munshi Soudha (new school building) constructed by Bhavan's Mysore Kendra at Vijayanagar recently. Others seen are Senior Advocate M.A. Sampath Iyengar, BVB Mumbai Trustee and Treasurer I.R. Khandwala, BVB Mysore Chairman Prof. A.V. Narasimha Murthy, BVB Karnataka Chairman N. Ramanuja, BVB Mysore Vice-Chairman K.B. Ganapathy, Hon. Secretary P.S. Ganapathy, Pushpa Ramanuja and Kamalamba Narasimha Murthy. 2
He said that it was important for such institutions to provide scientific and development based education and also make children culturally empowered which will help in strengthening the country. The Swamiji also mentioned that it was important to provide culture based education to children with indepth knowledge. Speaking on the occasion, BVB Chairman Prof. A.V. Narasimha Murthy said that BVB was providing quality education to children and had reserved 25 per cent seats for students under RTE Act. He mentioned that BVB would soon introduce CBSE pattern of education. CBSE PATTERN OF EDUCATION SOON AT MYSORE SCHOOL Sri. I.R. Khandwala, Trustee and Treasurer, BVB, Mumbai, N. Ramanuja, chairman, BVB Karnataka, Star of Mysore Editor-in-Chief and BVB Mysore Vice-Chairman K.B. Ganapathy, Hon.Secretary P.S. Ganapathy and Hon. Treasurer Dr. A.T. Bhashyam were present on the occasion. 100% Result in CBSE Exam Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Kodagu Vidyalaya, Madikeri. SIXTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Kodagu Vidyalaya Madikeri excelled for the 6th consecutive year with 100% results in the CBSE examination conducted by the CBSE Board New Delhi 2012-13. The school prides itself in 46 Distinctions and 21 First Classes out of the 67 students who have appeared for the examination. 4 students have secured grade point 10. Bhavan's news congratulate all students, Teachers and the staff of BVB Kodagu Vidyalaya on this occasion. 3
On May 16, 2013 American Corner in association with US Consulate, Chennai organised a program Chat with a Diplomat. Mr. Adam Kotkin, Vice Council, US Consulate Chennai spoke on topics related to various visa issued by the Consulate and number of students going to US for higher education and what they usually see while issuing Visa. Mr. Adam Kotkin answered all the questions during question hour. Sri. H.N.Suresh, Director, introduced guest to the audience and spoke about Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's association with US Consulate, Chennai and recalled the services of VISA NORMS EXPLAINED TO US - BOUND STUDENTS American Corner to students section. On this occasion new edition of E journal USA Destination USA released. Students, Business men and Media persons participated in the program. Sri.V. Muralidhar, Manager, American Corner, anchored the program and thanked the guests, gathering and media for their active participation. Mr.Adam Kotkin, Vice Council, US Consulate and Shri. H.N.Suresh releasing E.Journal Destination USA. 4
BHAVAN -INFOSYS FOUNDATION MUSIC PROGRAMME AT INDIAN INSTITUTE OF WORLD CULTURE, BANGALORE April 25, 2013 : Saxophone by Sri. R Manjunath and Party May 9, 2013 : Sugama Sangeetha by Sri. Srimantha Kashinath Avatti and Party 5
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SARASWATHI SANGEETHA VIDYALAYA MUSIC PROGRAMME AT BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN ON 8.5.2013 Children troop of Saraswathi Sangeetha Vidyalaya Kannada geeths by Kum. Karuna Lakshmi Hindi geeths by Kum. Fiza Khan Bhajans by Kum. Nidhi Shekhar - 7 Harmonium Solo by Master Lakshmi Govind
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LIST OF CDs READY FOR LAUNCH ON WEDNESDAY 12 TH JULY 2013 AT 6.00 P.M. TOTAL NO OF CDs : 21 CDs LIST 1. BHAVAYAMI SREERAMAM 2. BALASTOTRA MALIKA KANNADA 3. PANIGRAHANA KANNADA 4. SURYOPASANE 5. UPANAYANA KANNADA 6. UPANAYANA ENGLISH 7. SATYANARAYANA VRATA ENGLISH 8. DEVISTOTRA MALIKA 9. KRISHNAM VANDE JAGADGURUM 10. NITYA DEVATARCHANA VIDHI 11. BALASTOTRA MALIKA ENGLISH 12. SATYANARAYANA VRATA ENGLISH 13. SATYANARAYANA VRATA KANNADA 14. NAVAGRAHAPOOJA ENGLISH 15. PANIGRAHANA ENGLISH 16. BALASTOTRA MALIKA ENGLISH FEMALE VOICE 17. SWARNA GOWRI VRATHA KANNADA 18. SWARNA GOWRI VRATHA ENGLISH 19. MUKUNDA MALA 20. NAVAGRAHAPOOJA 21. VIDURANEETHI CDs BOHT KANNADA and ENGLISH 1. UPANAYANA 2. SATYANARAYANA VRATHA 3. PANIGRAHANA 4. BALA STOTRA MALIKA 5. SWARNA GOWRI VRATHA 6. NAVAGRAHA POOJA CDs IN KANNADA 1. BHAVAYAMI SREERAMAM 2. BALASTOTRA MALIKA 3. PANIGRAHANA 4. SURYOPASANE 5. UPANAYANA 6. NITYA DEVATARCHANA VIDHI 7. SATYANARAYANA VRATA 8. SWARNA GOWRI VRATHA 9. NAVAGRAHA POOJA CDs IN ENGLISH 10. UPANAYANA 11. SATYANARAYANA VRATA 12. DEVISTOTRA MALIKA 13. KRISHNAM VANDE JAGADGURUM 14. BALASTOTRA MALIKA 15. SATYANARAYANA VRATA 16. NAVAGRAHAPOOJA 17. PANIGRAHANA 18. BALASTOTRA MALIKA - FEMALE VOICE 19. SWARNA GOWRI VRATHA 20. MUKUNDA MALA 21. VIDURANEETHI 10
Vedas are not only the fountain heads of Indian culture but also the most ancient and cherished heritage of the world. In them we find a synthesis of reason and devotion, freedom and responsibility, art and science, nature and culture. The highest aspects of human values are enshrined for the first time in the Vedas for one and all. In this way the Vedic literature is the cherished treasure of everybody transcending the barriers of Gender, Class, Race and Nationality. Therefore, it is the primary duty and National pride of us to perpetuate this glorious tradition. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, since its inception (1938) has been working in the light of this sublime vision and hence with its hundreds of publications dealing with the Vedic literature along with the manifolded programmes are the standing testimony of its commitment to the Vedic culture. As a continuation of this legacy, WEEK -LONG FESTIVAL AT ISKCON YOU ARE WELCOME - JOIN US A UNIQUE BVB VEDA SAMVAD FROM JULY 21 the Bhavan s Bangalore Kendra, as a part of the institution s Platinum Jubilee is presenting a meaningful weeklong interface with the Vedas so that the lay and the learned, young and old enthusiasts of the Vedas are given an opportunity to share their thoughts and enrich themselves. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in association with ISKCON is organizing a week long VEDA SAMVAD (July 21 to 28, 2013) at ISKCON Auditorium to enlighten younger generation to make use of the Ancient Wisdom in Vedic text in everyday life. There will be special focus on various aspects of Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda, Atharvana Veda and Natya Veda. His Excellency Dr. H R Bhardwaj, Governor of Karnataka will inaugurate the unique programme on July 21 at 11 AM at ISKCON Auditorium. Eminent Scholars across India are participating in the various sessions which include 11
Veda chanting. Demonstration of Veda, Rendition of Vedic texts with the meaning apart from music and dance programme based on Vedic texts. There will be an exclusive exhibition of books, DVDs and other study materials connected with Vedic Samhitas. Those who are interested to take part in this unique programme as delegates may register the entries with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Race Course Road, Bangalore-560 001, ph: 2226 8421, 2226 7303. The Vedas are the ancient scriptures or revelation (Shruti) of the Hindu teachings. They manifest the Divine Word in human speech. They reflect into human language the language of the Gods, the Divine powers that have created us and which rule over us. There are four Vedas, each consisting of four parts. RIG, YAJUR, SAMA, ATHARVA AND NATYA VEDA 12 EXHIBITION OF BOOKS, DVDS AND OTHER STUDY MATERIALS The primary portion is the mantra or hymn section (samhita). To this are appended ritualistic teachings (brahmana) and theological sections (aranyaka). Finally philosophical sections (upanishads) are included. The hymn sections are the oldest. The others were added at a later date and each explains some aspect of the hymns or follows one line of interpreting them. The Vedas were compiled around the time of Krishna (c. 3500 B.C.), and even at that time were hardly understood. Hence they are very ancient and only in recent times has their spiritual import, like that of the other mystery teachings of the ancient world, begun to be rediscovered or appreciated even in India. Like the Egyptian teachings they are veiled, symbolic and subtle and require a special vision to understand and use properly. Rig Veda: The Rig Veda is the oldest of the Vedas. All the other Vedas are based upon it and consist to a large degree of
various hymns from it. It consists of a thousand such hymns of different seers, each hymn averaging around ten verses. The Rig Veda is the oldest book in Sanskrit or any Indo-European language. Its date is debatable. Many great Yogis and scholars who have understood the astronomical references in the hymns, date the Rig Veda as before 4000 B.C., perhaps as early as 12,000. Modern western scholars tend to date it around 1500 B.C., though recent archeological finds in India (like Dwaraka) now appear to require a much earlier date. While the term Vedic is often given to any layer of the Vedic teachings including the Bhagavad Gita, technically it applies primarily to the Rig Veda. The Rig Veda is the book of Mantra. It contains the oldest form of all the Sanskrit mantras. It is built around a science of sound which comprehends the meaning and power of each letter. Most aspects of Vedic science like the 13 practice of yoga, meditation, mantra and Ayurveda can be found in the Rig Veda and still use many terms that come from it. While originally several different versions or rescensions of the Rig Veda were said to exist, only one remains. Its form has been structured in several different ways to guarantee its authenticity and proper preservation through time. Sama Veda: The Sama Veda is the Yoga of Song. It consists of various hymns of the Rig Veda put to a different and more musical chant. Hence the text of the Sama Veda is a reduced version of the Rig Veda. Its secret is in its musical annotation and rendering. The Sama Veda represents the ecstasy of spiritual knowledge and the power of devotion. The Rig Veda is the word, the Sama Veda is the song or the meaning. The Rig Veda is the knowledge, the Sama Veda its realization. Hence the two always go together like husband and wife. The Rig Veda
is the wife and the Sama is the husband. Yajur Veda: The Yajur Veda seen by the outer vision is the Veda of ritual. On an inner level, it sets forth a yogic practice for purifying the mind and awakening the inner consciousness. Several versions of the Yajur Veda exist, which differ in a number of respects. It was the main Veda used by the priests in ancient India and has much in common with the Egyptian Book of the Dead. Its deities are the same as the Rig Veda. The purpose of the ritual is to put together and recreate within ourselves the Cosmic Man or Indra. The ritual is to recreate the universe within our own psyche and thereby unite the individual with the universal. Its series of sacrifices culminate in the Atmayajna or the self-sacrifice wherein the ego is offered up to the Divine. While the lesser sacrifices win the lesser worlds, the Self-sacrifice wins all the 14 worlds and gains the greatest gift of immortality. Atharva Veda: The Atharva Veda is the last of the Vedas. It has not always been accepted as a Veda, which are often spoken of as three. It still contains many hymns from the Rig Veda but also has some more popular magic spells which are outside of the strictly ritual-knowledge orientation of the other Vedas. Like the Rig Veda it is a collection of hymns but of a more diverse character, some very exalted like the Rig Veda others of more common nature. As such it gives us a better idea of the life of common people in Vedic times. Atharvan is also an important figure in the Zoroastrian religion. Atar is the Persian name for fire and the Atharvan is the fire priest. The deities of the Atharva Veda are also the same as the Rig Veda although Rudra-Shiva assumes a more visible role. The language is a little simpler and less variable in its forms.
Sat 12.00 noon - Khincha Hall 8. Screening of Holly wood movie LIFE OF PI (In association with American Corner) Sat 6.30 p.m. - Khincha Hall 8. Mohiniattam by Jayaprada Menon under Horizon series, (In association with Indian Council for Cultural Relation) Mon 6.00 p.m. - Khincha Hall 10. Smt. K. Dharmambhal Endowment Bharatanatya recital by Kum. Tejeshwini B. (Student of Mukambika Academy of Dance) Thu 6.00 p.m. - Bhakthi Sangeetha by 13. Sri. Keerti Kumar Badseshi (in association with Infosys Foundation) Venue : Indian Institute of World Culture, Basavana Gudi PROGRAMME : JUNE - 2013 Sat 9.00 a.m. - ESV Hall 15. BVB- Parveek Consultant Workshop in Ethics in Management by Prof. S. N. Subba Rao Sun 5.30 p.m. - Khincha Hall 23. Dance Performance - Nritya Roopaka Dasara Kanmani Krishna by Sri. Sathya Narayana Raju Flute recital by Kalabharathi Students Thu 6.00 p.m. - Music Concert 27. Dasarapadagalu by H.G. Chaitra (in association with Infosys Foundation) Venue : Indian Institute of World Culture, Basavana Gudi 15
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Bangalore Kendra News Reg.No. : KARENG / 2001 / 6498 / 29 APR 2002 June - 2013 "Registered News Papers" PRINTED BY L.V. SRINIVASMURTHY AT THE BANGALORE PRINTING & PUBLISHING CO., LTD., 88, MYSORE ROAD, BANGALORE-560 018 AND PUBLISHED BY H.N. SURESH FOR THE BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN BANGALORE KENDRA, RACE COURSE ROAD, BANGALORE-560 001. EDITOR : H.N. SURESH