(Excerpts from Daily Lectures on Shrimad Bhagavatam by Sadguru Dr. Acharya Atmadasa, Founder, Atmashrama)

Compiled By - Antaratma

The ever-enchanting Lord Sri Krishna is the darling of all hearts. His mere presence makes everything lively and joyful. Usually, the Summers are harsh with scorching heat literally frying everything underneath. The rivers dry out and trees are devoid of their shine and wine. Everything looks dull and monotonous. There is always the fear of the dreaded forest fire causing total destruction to flora and fauna. No wonder, Summer is greatly discerned by anyone. One would expect a similar situation in Vrindavana during Summer. But miraculous, so it is, the Summer in the Vrindavana was something different. No one could lament that “This is Summer”. Due to the divine presence of Lord Sri Krishna, the Summer was like Spring. There was rich greenery everywhere. With flowering trees and cool scented breeze blowing over the tranquil waters spreading the fragrance from the pollens of blooming flowers, it was as if the heavens descended upon this earth. There was no fear of the forest fire. The fine dust of the Lotuses, Jasmines and Lillie’s was making people joyous.

Sri Krishnarpanamastu

(Excerpts from Daily Lectures on Shriman Mahabharata by Sadguru Dr. Acharya Atmadasa, Founder, Atmashrama)

Compiled By - Sriram Balaji, Student, Atmashrama Gurukulam

Mahabharata teaches us how to lead a successful life. It tells that if a person does good work people surrounding him will also get benefited. In the Tirtha Yatra Parva occurring in Vana Parva, Sage Lomasha is describing how Bhagiratha's effort brought the holy river Ganga to the Earth and also his great-grandfather’s father benefited by getting heaven. Sage Lomasha also goes on to narrate the story of Rishyashringa, a saint who was very disciplined and righteous in his way of behavior. His characteristics were as follows - Though he had abundant resources his mind was always set towards seeking the highest goal of one's life. He never fell to the mundane pleasures. Likewise, we also should be careful about using the resources available to us. Like Rishyashringa, we need to use them wisely .

One more thing we can learn from Rishyashringa's story is that we should not get inspired by mundane people and make them as our role model but our role models should be people like Rishyashringa. It is said that Sage Rishyashringa had great wisdom.

Sri Krisharpanamastu

About our Founder

Dr. Rachuri Acharya (Acharya Atmadasa) is the founder president of Atmashrama. Acharya is a unique blend of modern education and traditional scholarship. Whilst enjoying the pinnacle of material glory, Sri Acharya heard the deep inner call and renounced his lucrative job and all his possessions to engage himself in an intense study of the spiritual sciences. He undertook this arduous journey for many years studying the Vedas, Upanishads and travelling the length and breadth of the country in his spiritual quest. Culminating his several years of research, he finally institutionalized the process of spiritual methodology and bestowed humanity with a unique Meditation technique ‘Atmopasana Dhyana Yoga’ that is well suited for a modern man while firmly rooted in Vedic tradition.

Apart from being a great inspirer and a motivational speaker, Sri Acharya is a multi-faceted humanitarian who is renowned for his eternal compassion towards not only his disciples but also towards any spiritual seeker who approaches him. To further quench his spiritual thirst and help the mundane man, Sri Acharya is associated with famous research organizations in the nation and vigorously carrying out his research with a deep dedication to spread the rich cultural heritage. After being awarded a PhD on Rigveda Bhasya, Sri Acharya started a Residential Gurukul where seven vatus are learning the Vedic Sciences from the roots. Acharya also delivers daily lectures at the Ashrama. Many professionals are currently learning Sanskrit and Philosophical texts in a traditional manner.