Vol.18 No. 4 April - 2017 DISCOURSE ON HINDU SPIRITUAL LAWS

A series of lectures by Swami Bodhananda on the Seven Hindu Spiritual Laws for Success will be held at the Bhavan for three days from April 7. The lectures are a joint programme of Bhavan Bengaluru Kendra, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and the Sambodh Centre for Human Values, Bengaluru . An author and teacher of meditation, yogasutra, and Vedanta, Swami Bodhananda is the Chairman of Sambodh Foundation in India, the Sambodh Society Inc. USA, and the Bodhananda Research Foundation for Management and Leadership Studies in Thiruvananthapuram. Swami Bodhananda

The lecture series is based on identified seven fundamental the book of Swami Bodhananda spiritual laws which, when by the same title, where he has engaged with, “can lead to worldly

[email protected] 1 success and in gaining spiritual knowledge”. Swami Bodhananda says: “By following the seven spiritual laws, one can remain happy and peaceful amidst strenuous and tiring activities in life. The seven laws are: • The Law of Brahman - Every individual is a field of Sambodh emblem infinite potentiality seeking self- face change by designing expression, which is possible only innovative responses. through altruistic activities. • The Law of Dharma - • The Law of Maya - Every individual is unique, having Change is a tool of Brahman’s different talents and needs. Talents expression. Accept this fact and are to be expressed and needs are

Birthplace of Swami Bodhananda, Mattatur village, Kerala

2 to be fulfilled within the limits of universal dharma. INDIVIDUALS • The Law of Karma - CREATE THEIR Everything in the phenomenal DESTINY BY world has a cause and a THEIR ACTIONS consequence. Individuals create their destiny by their moment-to- and actions amidst interaction. moment choices and actions. Cherishing diverse perspectives and solutions to issues of life is • The Law of Yajna - yoga. The existence of the world is • based upon the principle of The Law of Leela - sacrifice - mutual nourishing and Effective individuals expend cherishing or give and take. the least energy facing life’s Through sacrifice we receive; challenges. The relaxed and in possessing we perish. playful mind gives maximum productivity and enjoys the • The Law of Yoga - experience of self-exploration The key to happiness is and self-expression. detachment, the ability to These laws are distilled from impartially witness our thoughts Hindu traditions dating to over 7,000 years. By organising one’s life according to these laws, one can experience ultimate freedom and lasting happiness”. The lecture series will be inaugurated by Dr. Deepti Navaratna, Director, IGNCA, at 6 pm.The inaugural day speech will be followed by a Bharatanatyam recital by Lakshmy Gopalaswamy at 7.30 pm. The talks begin at 6.30 pm. Entry is free. Swami Bodhananda

3 BVB-INFOSYS FOUNDATION CULTURAL OUTREACH PROGRAMMES : JAN & FEB, 2017 A total 219 programmes Folk art “Hela Khayal featuring 1469 artistes attracting Dhangal” and “Colors of an approximate 49000 audience Rajasthan” was organized by has been the substance of the Jaipur Kendra (Rajasthan). Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan – Infosys Traditional folk art of Telengana Foundation Cultural Outreach “Pittala Dora - Erukula Sani” and Programme since its launch in “Dances of Telengana-Lambada, 2015 February. Batukamma, Bonalu and Peerlu” was organized by Hyderabad Notable programmes like Kendra (AP and Telengana “Keraleeya Vadhya Parichayam”, Kendra). “Kalamezhuthupattu” (a traditional art in Kerala), KERALA “Nangiar Koothu” and 27/01/2017 - Kerala “Chakkiar Koothu” (temple art) instrument introduction was organized by the (Keraleeya Vadhya Parichayam) Thiruvananthapuram Kendra (Kerala).

Kerala instrument introduction by Sri. Njaralath Harigovindan and troupe held on Jan 27, at Thirunavya

4 Kalamezhuthupattu by Kallat Manikandan and party of Centre for Kalamezhuthu Study and Research held on Jan 27, at Ramanattukara. was presented by Sri. Njaralath It is performed by Kallat Kurup, Harigovindan and troupe. a traditional community of Kerala, Sri. Harigovindan gave an for the blessings of Bhadrakali, introduction to the instruments Ayyappan, Vettakkorumakan and and explained how to use them. Tripuranthakan. A kalam is drawn Children were called on to the 3 dimensional way. No gadgets stage to personally experience or tools are used for drawing it. playing the instrument. Sri. It is a sheer skill of the artiste Harigovindan explained about the who works only with his bare materials used to make each hands to draw the magnificent instrument. patterns. Five basic colors are 27/01/2017 - used for the purpose. This is Kalamezhuthupattu (a traditional a ritual art form that combines art of Kerala) was presented by drawing, music, instruments, Kallat Manikandan and party of literature and dance. the Centre for Kalamezhuthu 06/02/2017 - Nangiar Study and Research. Koothu was presented by Kalamezhuthupattu, a traditional Smt. Usha Nagiar and party. art of Kerala, is performed Nangiar Koothu has originated as vazhipad (offering). from Koodiyattom.

5 Nangiar Koothu by Smt.Usha and party held on Feb 6, at Thrissur “Nangiar Koothu” is as important as Koodiyattom. The actress conveys the story through action and mudras. No word is spoken. Nangiar Koothu mainly on stories relates Krishna. As this is a temple art, common man has very little chance to witness this art form. Hence it was decided to perform this art for students. The literature is Sanskrit. 17/02/2017 - Chakkiar Deep knowledge in Sanskrit Koothu (temple art) was along with rigorous practice is presented by Sri.Parameswaran essential to perform this art. and party. Chakkiar Koothu The accompaniments are mainly is a temple art usually conducted percussions such as mizhavu, in Koothambalam inside the edakka and kuzhithalam. outer walls of a temple.

Chakkiar Koothu by Sri. Parameswaran and party held on Feb 17, at Thrissur

6 Koothambalams at Thrissur Rajasthan. The folk art of Hela- Vadakkumnathan temple Khayal is a unique singing style and Irinjalkuda Koodal of Dausa District of Rajasthan. Manikyam temple are famous. This tradition is about 260 years Koothambalam is considered old. Its uniqueness lies in its as sacred as the main temple traditional singing which is highly itself. There is a modern stylized. It has now been skilfully Koothambalam at Kerala employed to comment on the Kalamandalam. Being a temple current socio-economic-political art, few people get the chance scenario in a satirical manner. to witness this art. Popular among the village folk RAJASTHAN of Dausa, Hela singers demonstrate and typify the 11/02/2017 - Hela Khayal undying spirit and zest for Dhangal (folk art) was presented by Sri. Chuttan Lal life of its people. and Sri. Vipin Chaturvedi at 18/02/2017 - Colors of Saipura village, Karauli District, Rajasthan – (nine types of

Hela - Khayal - Dangal by Sri. Chuttan Lal and Sri. Vipin Chaturvedi held on Feb 11, at Saipura village, Karauli District, Rajasthan.

7 Colors of Rajasthan - Nine types of Rajasthani Dance Styles, by Young Artists of rural area Kuchaman held on Feb 18, at Jaipur

Rajasthani dance styles) was the nine types of Rajasthani dance presented by young artistes styles presented were, Bhavai, of Kuchaman. The programme Chari, Runichera, Terah Tali, anchor Sri. Rajendra Payal Kalbelia Matka Bhavai, Gan explained the intricacies of each Guar, and a welcome folk dance dance style along with the history of Rajasthan. of the art to sensitize the audience ANDHRA PRADESH & about culture and traditions. TELENGANA The artistes showcased their skills 21/01/2017 - Pittala Dora - and body control through some Erukula Sani , (traditional breath taking performances folk arts of Telengana) was involving vigorous and graceful presented by Sri. Nagarajuna movements in unison with music. and troupe. The programme

Pittala Dora and Erukula Sani by Sri. Nagarajuna and Group held on Jan 21st at Hyderabad 8 was intended to introduce the group. The tribal dances of ancient art forms to the present Lambadas were performed by the generation. It included the art of swift-footed dancers. Who were fortune-telling called “Erukala dressed in heavily mirrored Sani” and the humorous costumes. The campus was filled ‘Pittala Dora’. Pittala Dora is one with the rhythmic beats of drums character who enthrals the entire which were matched by the family. He highlights the evil deeds graceful movements of dancers. in society and evokes humour. Bonalu dance of Telengana was It is an art which requires indeed a feast to the eye as the versatility of conversation, audience was familiar with the command on language and songs and dances and couldn’t stop themselves from tapping dramatic body language. their feet, clapping their hands Pittala Dora used to roam the and letting out shouts of villages and expose through evil exhilaration. Bathukamma dance things through humour and satire. was also showcased to stress Sodi is a common art in rural the importance of the festival in areas of Andhra Pradesh. People Telengana region. The highlight are curious to know about their of the programme was when future. The art traced back to the class IX students of Bharatiya time of Annamayya. Vidya Bhavan Public School, 27/01/2017 - Lambada, (Vidyashram) were invited on to Batukamma, Bonalu & Peerlu the stage to match the fast-paced – (folk dances of Telangana) was moves of the dancers at presented by Sri. Bharath and Kollatam.

Lambada, Batukamma, Bonalu and Peerlu by Sri. Bharath Group held on Jan 27, at Hyderabad

9 BHAVAN-INFOSYS FOUNDATION OUTREACH CULTURAL PROGRAMMES : JAN & FEB

Bharatanatya recital by Navyashree K.N. and Prathibha Kini, at J.P. Nagar, Bengaluru, held on Jan 15.

Sugama Sangeetha by Harish Narasimha and Smt. Vidya Mohan, Tabla : M.C. Srinivas, Keyboard : Dushyanth, Rythempad : Gururaj at G.R. Education Institution, Bengaluru, held on Feb 7.

12 BHAVAN-INFOSYS FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES AT IIWC, BENGALURU JAN AND FEB, 2017.

Carnatic music by Archana Kulkarni held on Jan 13.

Vidushi Sharada Dasi’s Geetha Sinchana Music direction : Vidhushi M.L. Bharathi Vocal : by the students

13 DR. N.S. ANANTHARANGACHAR ENDOWMENT PROGRAMME ON FEB 11, AT BVB.

Samskritam scholar Prof. Lakshmi Tatachar launching the book , Srimad Bhagavdgita Bhashya while other dignitaries join.

SRI. R. KRISHNAMURTHY WORLD MUSIC ENDOWMENT PROGRAMME ON MAR 5, AT BVB.

Hindustani classical music by Dr. Neeta Mathur and party.

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18 Fri -Sun 6.00 p.m. - Khincha Hall PROGRAMME : 07 -09. BVB-IGNCA-SRC presents a lecture programme - “Seven Hindu APRIL - 2017 Spiritual Laws for Success” Speaker : H.H. Swami Bodhananda, Ms. M.S. wellknown Guru of Vedanta and Archana and Meditation Ms. 7.30 : Bharatanatya Dance by Nikhitha M. Lakshmi Gopalaswamy Venue : Samskruthi, No. 1, Fri 6.30 p.m. - KRG Hall 17th Cross, 15th main, 5th phase, 07. ICCR – Every Friday J.P. Nagar, Bengaluru - 560 078. Evening cultural programme – Fri 6.30 p.m. - KRG Hall Sugama Sangeetha by 14. ICCR – Every Friday Sri. N. Chandrappa Evening cultural programme – Sat 6.30 p.m. - Khincha Hall Bharatanatya duet dance by 08. Horizon series - Ms. Sowmya Venkataraman and Mohiniyattam by Gopika Varma Ms. Sucheendra Jain, K.P. (in association with Indian Sun 10.00 a.m. - Khincha Hall Council for Cultural Relations) 16. Bharatanatya Ranga Pravesha by Kum. Niharika Thu 6.00 p.m. - Khincha Hall (Disciple of Guru Raghunandan) 13. BVB-Tarangini Art Foundation presents Fri 6.30 p.m. - KRG Hall Launch of new veena developed and 21. ICCR – Every Friday improvised by Mr Denis Russian Evening cultural programme – Musician. Bharatanatya duet dance by Fri 6.00 p.m. - Ms. Nikitha Manjunath 14. BVB -Infosys Foundation Sri. Yogesh Kumar Outreach programme: Sat &Sun 10.00 a.m.- Khincha Hall Bharatanatya dance recital by 22 & 23. A two-day National Ms. Atmika R. Reddy, seminar about Art and Philosophy Ms. M.S. Archana and with reference to Kannada cinema, Ms. Nikhitha M. Sri.T.S. Nagabharana, Coordinator. In collaboration with Indian Council for Philosophical Research, New Delhi Ms. Atmika R. Reddy Fri 6.30 p.m. - Khincha Hall 28. ICCR – Every Friday Evening cultural programme – Oddissi dance by Ms. Anjali Raj Urs 19 BOOK POST

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JYOTHI RAGHURAM20 DRINKING WATER FOR CHILDREN

much-needed drinking A donated by Vijaya Bank, The plant, which has a With this, the BVB-BBMP water facility for the BVB-BBMP Bengaluru. capacity of 1,000 litres per Public School, Sriramapuram, Public School at Srirampapuram Dr. Kishore Sansi, Managing hour, was supplied by M/s Tata has notched up a few more in Bengaluru, became a reality Director and Chief Executive Projects Ltd. The project, points in its favour as one with the installation of an RO costing about Rs. 12 lakhs, is of the well-equipped, water purification unit at the Officer of the bank inaugurated supported by Rotary Bangalore school premises on March 20. the plant. Sri K. G. Raghavan, child-centric schools The Bengaluru Kendra accepted Chairman of the school, Indiranagar. in the city. with gratitude the RO plant presided.

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