Swami Samarpanananda
| Swami Samarpanananda | |
|---|---|
 Swami Samarpanananda at Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Belur Math. | |
| Pen name | Samarpan |
| Occupation | Monk Writer and Teacher |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Subject | Spirituality |
| Notable works |
Tiya-A Parrot's Journey Home Junglezen Sheru |
Swami Samarpanananda is an author and a monk of the Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math.
Early Life
He came in contact with the monks of the Ramakrishna Order as a young student. Inspired by them, he joined the organization at the age of twenty and became sannyasin (monk) at the age of thirty, as per the norm of the Ramakrishna Mission.
Career
Since his joining the order as a monk, he has worked at various centres of the Ramakrishna Mission, viz. Deoghar, Advaita Ashrama, Narendrapur, Kanpur, Chapra (Bihar). He was Principal of Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith, Deoghar, and head of Ramakrishna Mission, Chapra, Bihar. Presently he teaches ancient and modern scriptures at Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute.[1][2]
His work experience ranges from teaching to management through a lot of other responsibilities[3][4]. He writes regularly for newspapers, journals and magazines like Prabuddha Bharata and Vedanta Kesari.[5][6] He has been invited as guest lecturer at various institutions like IITs and IIMs. [7][8][9][10][11][12][13]. He is well known as an author[14] and a speaker.[15][16][17][18][19]
His first book, Tiya-A Parrot's Journey Home[20], was published in 2009. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam highly appreciated the book, and recommended it freely as one of the top five must-read books.[21][22][23][19].Tiya is a suggested read for English for Class XI-XII under CBSE Curriculum. ( Circular No.03/2012 , CBSE/ACAD/DIR (TRG)/2012 dated 11.04.2012 )[24]
The prime focus of his works is one's growth against all odds through struggle.[25][26][27][28]
Major Books
| Books | Publisher | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tiya-A Parrot's Journey Home | Harper Collins | 2009 |
| Param | Harper Collins | 2012 |
| Junglezen Sheru | Pan Macmillan | 2014 |
| Carving a sky-A Perspective on Life | Harper Element | 2016 |
| Living Hinduism:Scriptures Philosophy Practices | Niyogi Books | 2017 |
| The World of Religions | Niyogi Books | 2018 |
Further reading
The lectures delivered by the author are available at Indian Spiritual Heritage Channel on youtube[29]. Ebooks based on the talks delivered by the author are available at Internet Archive.[30]
| The Vedanta Kesari Publications | Edition | Prabuddha Bharata Publications | Edition | E-books based on lectures | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valmiki, the first Poet | Jan 2008 | Sri Ramakrishna and Avatarahood | Feb 2008 | Gita-Simple rendering in English | ||
| Yajnavalkya, the Sage | Apr 2008 | Sri Ramakrishna and Avatarahood | Mar 2008 | Bhagavat Puran-Part 1 , 2 and 3 | ||
| Sage Vyasa | May 2008 | Frames and their Fills | Oct 2008 | Rasa Lila-Talks in Bengali | ||
| Vasistha, the Rishi | Aug 2008 | Sri Ramakrishna and Rta | Jun 2009 | Gayatri Mantra-Talks in Bengali | ||
| Satyakama, the Sincere Seeker | Sep 2008 | The Tantras: An Overview | Apr 2010 | Tantra-Talks in Bengali | ||
| Aaruni, the Committed Student | Feb 2009 | The five great sacrifices | Jul 2011 | Purusa Suktam-Talks in Bengali | ||
| Upamanyu-the great Guru-Bhakta | Apr 2009 | Puranas: Spirituality for the masses | Nov 2011 | Nasadiya Suktam-Talks in Bengali | ||
| Narada, the Divine Sage | May 2009 | Mahavira Hanuman: Valmiki's Hero | Apr 2012 | Kathopanishad-Part 1 and 2 | ||
| Ashtavakra, the young Knower of Brahman | Jun 2009 | Dynamics of morality and justice in the Smritis | Aug 2012 | Mundaka Upanishad-Talks in Bengali | ||
| Vishwamitra, a Sage with a difference | Jul 2009 | Cultural Transference and Swami Vivekananda | Jan 2013 | Vedas-Overview | ||
| Kapila Muni-the father of Philosophy | Aug 2009 | Bridging Religion and Science | May 2013 | Yoga-Talks in Bengali | ||
| Agastya-the Master Yogi | Sep 2009 | Ideals for a new India | Oct 2013 | Hinduism-Basics | ||
| Sage Kashyapa-the great Grandsire | Oct 2009 | Vivekananda's New Religion | Jan 2014 | Adhyatma Ramayana-Talks in Bengali | ||
| The Frame and the fill | Apr 2010 | Sri Ramakrishna Bhava: Reflection of the Infinite | Jun 2014 | Veda and Indian Spiritual Heritage | ||
| Indian Ethos in Business Management | Oct 2010 | Yoga Philosophy and Practice | ||||
| Swami Vivekananda and Science | Jun 2017 | Sri Krishna Divine birth of God in Bhagavatam | ||||
| Milestones in spiritual life | ||||||
| Naradiya Bhakti Sutra | ||||||
| Isa Upanishad-Talks in Bengali | ||||||
| Mahabharata-Talks in Bengali-Part 1 and 2 | ||||||
| Manu Smriti-Talks in Bengali | ||||||
| Chandi | ||||||
| Valmiki Ramayana | ||||||
| Avadhuta and his 24 Gurus | ||||||
| Gita-Talks in Bengali | ||||||
| Bengali introduction to Gita |
Transcribed Talks
References
- ↑ "Seminars". www.vidyamandira.ac.in. Retrieved 2017-07-13.
- ↑ "Certificate Courses in Indian Spiritual and Cultural Heritage". Certificate Courses in Indian Spiritual and Cultural Heritage. Retrieved 2018-03-23.
- ↑ Anup Mohan (2015-04-25). "IMPLICATIONS OF BHAGAVAD GITA IN MANAGEMENT".
- ↑ "Some good Discourses in Hindi Language | News @ Ramakrishna Mission, Khetri". www.rkmissionkhetri.org. Retrieved 2017-12-03.
- ↑ "Ramakrishna Math Media Gallery | Magazines - Chennaimath.Org". imedia.chennaimath.org. Retrieved 2018-06-14.
- ↑ "Advaita Ashrama: A Publication Centre of Ramakrishna Math & Mission". www.advaitaashrama.org. Retrieved 2018-06-14.
- ↑ "Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University". Rkmvu.ac.in. Retrieved 2017-05-21.
- ↑ "Ramakrishna Math & Mission, Lucknow". Ramakrishnalucknow.org. Retrieved 2017-05-21.
- ↑ "RKMVU Sanskrit Dept". Sanskrit.rkmvu.ac.in. Retrieved 2017-05-21.
- ↑ "Campus Roundup". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2017-05-21.
- ↑ Sengupta, Hindol. "BOOM | Many Critiques Of Hinduism Have Never Even Studied It: Swami Samarpanananda". Boomlive.in. Retrieved 2017-05-21.
- ↑ "Archive". Archive.indianexpress.com. 2014-01-15. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
- ↑ SiliconIndia. "IITians and IIM grads seek career in spiritualism". siliconindia. Retrieved 2017-05-21.
- ↑ Samarpan,. Living Hinduism : scriptures, philosophy, practices. New Delhi, India. ISBN 9789385285806. OCLC 1005136718.
- ↑ Samarpanananda, Swami (2010–2011). "Annual report". Annual report , IIM Indore: 53.
- ↑ "Forests for Humans and Beasts: Othering, Mothering and Smothering". old.thebookreviewindia.org. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
- ↑ "'Junglezen Sheru' by Samarpan is a delightful read". News18. 2014-08-03. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
- ↑ "Book Review: Junglezen Sheru | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". dna. 2014-05-25. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
- 1 2 "TOI Crest - QUICK REVIEW - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
- ↑ "The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) | Metro | Timeout". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2017-07-13.
- ↑ "The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) | Opinion | Paperback Pickings". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
- ↑ "Bihar Science Conference : Former President Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam speech at Gaya". www.biharbrains.org. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
- ↑ "Be unique: Dr APJ Abdul Kalam to youth | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". dna. 2012-01-18. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
- ↑ "CBSE | Academics Unit : Latest Circulars". www.cbseacademic.in. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
- ↑ Samarpanananda, Swami (October 2008). "Frames and their fills". Prabuddha Bharata. 113 , No.10: 547–550.
- ↑ Samarpanananda, Swami (January–March 2013). "Perspective-Swami Vivekananda, bridging the cartesian divide of science and religion". IMJ. 4 , Issue 4: 40–46.
- ↑ Samarpanananda, Swami (January 2014). "Vivekananda's new religion : The Yoga of Virat Worship". Prabuddha Bharata. 119 , No.1: 57–64.
- ↑ Samarpanananda, Swami (April 2010). "The Tantras : An overview". Prabuddha Bharata. 115 , No.4: 269–275.
- ↑ "Indian Spiritual Heritage". YouTube. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
- ↑ "Internet Archive Search: creator:"Swami Samarpanananda"". archive.org. Retrieved 2018-07-31.