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Vol.18 No. 4 April - 2017

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A series of lectures by

Swami Bodhananda on theSeven Hindu Spiritual Lawsfor Success will be held at theBhavan for three days fromApril 7. The lectures are a jointprogramme of Bhavan BengaluruKendra, Indira Gandhi NationalCentre for the Arts (IGNCA) andthe Sambodh Centre for HumanValues, Bengaluru .

An author and teacher ofmeditation, yogasutra, andVedanta, Swami Bodhanandais the Chairman of SambodhFoundation in India, theSambodh Society Inc. USA,and the Bodhananda ResearchFoundation for Management andLeadership Studies inThiruvananthapuram.

The lecture series is based onthe book of Swami Bodhanandaby the same title, where he has

identified seven fundamentalspiritual laws which, whenengaged with, “can lead to worldly

Swami Bodhananda

DISCOURSE ON HINDU SPIRITUAL LAWS

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success and in gaining spiritualknowledge”.

Swami Bodhananda says:“By following the seven

spiritual laws, one can remainhappy and peaceful amidststrenuous and tiring activities inlife. The seven laws are:

• The Law of Brahman -Every individual is a field ofinfinite potentiality seeking self-expression, which is possible onlythrough altruistic activities.

• The Law of Maya -Change is a tool of Brahman’sexpression. Accept this fact and

face change by designinginnovative responses.

• The Law of Dharma -Every individual is unique, havingdifferent talents and needs. Talentsare to be expressed and needs are

Birthplace of Swami Bodhananda, Mattatur village, Kerala

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to be fulfilled within the limits ofuniversal dharma.

• The Law of Karma -Everything in the phenomenalworld has a cause and aconsequence. Individuals createtheir destiny by their moment-to-moment choices and actions.

• The Law of Yajna -The existence of the world isbased upon the principle ofsacrifice - mutual nourishing andcherishing or give and take.Through sacrifice we receive;in possessing we perish.

• The Law of Yoga -The key to happiness isdetachment, the ability toimpartially witness our thoughts

and actions amidst interaction.Cherishing diverse perspectivesand solutions to issues of life isyoga.

• The Law of Leela -Effective individuals expendthe least energy facing life’schallenges. The relaxed andplayful mind gives maximumproductivity and enjoys theexperience of self-explorationand self-expression.

These laws are distilled fromHindu traditions dating to over7,000 years. By organising one’slife according to these laws, onecan experience ultimate freedomand lasting happiness”.

The lecture series will beinaugurated by Dr. DeeptiNavaratna, Director, IGNCA,at 6 pm.The inaugural dayspeech will be followed by aBharatanatyam recital byLakshmy Gopalaswamy at7.30 pm.

The talks begin at 6.30 pm.Entry is free.

Swami Bodhananda

INDIVIDUALSCREATE THEIRDESTINY BYTHEIR ACTIONS

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BVB-INFOSYS FOUNDATION CULTURALOUTREACH PROGRAMMES : JAN & FEB, 2017

A total 219 programmes

featuring 1469 artistes attractingan approximate 49000 audiencehas been the substance ofBharatiya Vidya Bhavan – InfosysFoundation Cultural OutreachProgramme since its launch in2015 February.

Notable programmes like“Keraleeya Vadhya Parichayam”,“Kalamezhuthupattu” (atraditional art in Kerala),“Nangiar Koothu” and“Chakkiar Koothu” (temple art)was organized by theThiruvananthapuramKendra (Kerala).

Folk art “Hela KhayalDhangal” and “Colors ofRajasthan” was organized bythe Jaipur Kendra (Rajasthan).Traditional folk art of Telengana“Pittala Dora - Erukula Sani” and“Dances of Telengana-Lambada,Batukamma, Bonalu and Peerlu”was organized by HyderabadKendra (AP and TelenganaKendra).

KERALA

27/01/2017 - Keralainstrument introduction(Keraleeya Vadhya Parichayam)

Keralainstrument

introductionby

Sri. NjaralathHarigovindan

and troupeheld onJan 27,

atThirunavya

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was presented by Sri. NjaralathHarigovindan and troupe.Sri. Harigovindan gave anintroduction to the instrumentsand explained how to use them.Children were called on to thestage to personally experienceplaying the instrument. Sri.Harigovindan explained about thematerials used to make eachinstrument.

27/01/2017 -Kalamezhuthupattu (a traditionalart of Kerala) was presented byKallat Manikandan and party ofthe Centre for KalamezhuthuStudy and Research.Kalamezhuthupattu, a traditionalart of Kerala, is performedas vazhipad (offering).

It is performed by Kallat Kurup,a traditional community of Kerala,for the blessings of Bhadrakali,Ayyappan, Vettakkorumakan andTripuranthakan. A kalam is drawn3 dimensional way. No gadgetsor tools are used for drawing it.It is a sheer skill of the artistewho works only with his barehands to draw the magnificentpatterns. Five basic colors areused for the purpose. This isa ritual art form that combinesdrawing, music, instruments,literature and dance.

06/02/2017 - NangiarKoothu was presented bySmt. Usha Nagiar and party.Nangiar Koothu has originatedfrom Koodiyattom.

Kalamezhuthupattu by Kallat Manikandan and party of Centre for KalamezhuthuStudy and Research held on Jan 27, at Ramanattukara.

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The literature is Sanskrit.Deep knowledge in Sanskritalong with rigorous practice isessential to perform this art.The accompaniments are mainlypercussions such as mizhavu,edakka and kuzhithalam.

“Nangiar Koothu” is asimportant as Koodiyattom.The actress conveys thestory through action andmudras. No word is spoken.Nangiar Koothu mainly onstories relates Krishna. Asthis is a temple art, commonman has very little chance towitness this art form. Henceit was decided to performthis art for students.

Nangiar Koothu by Smt.Usha and party

held on Feb 6,at Thrissur

17/02/2017 - ChakkiarKoothu (temple art) waspresented by Sri.Parameswaranand party. Chakkiar Koothuis a temple art usually conductedin Koothambalam inside theouter walls of a temple.

ChakkiarKoothuby Sri.

Parameswaranand partyheld onFeb 17,

atThrissur

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Koothambalams at ThrissurVadakkumnathan templeand Irinjalkuda KoodalManikyam temple are famous.Koothambalam is consideredas sacred as the main templeitself. There is a modernKoothambalam at KeralaKalamandalam. Being a templeart, few people get the chanceto witness this art.

RAJASTHAN

11/02/2017 - Hela KhayalDhangal (folk art) waspresented by Sri. Chuttan Laland Sri. Vipin Chaturvedi atSaipura village, Karauli District,

Rajasthan. The folk art of Hela-Khayal is a unique singing styleof Dausa District of Rajasthan.This tradition is about 260 yearsold. Its uniqueness lies in itstraditional singing which is highlystylized. It has now been skilfullyemployed to comment on thecurrent socio-economic-politicalscenario in a satirical manner.Popular among the village folkof Dausa, Hela singersdemonstrate and typify theundying spirit and zest forlife of its people.

18/02/2017 - Colors ofRajasthan – (nine types of

Hela - Khayal - Dangal bySri. Chuttan Lal and Sri. Vipin Chaturvedi

held on Feb 11, at Saipura village, Karauli District, Rajasthan.

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Rajasthani dance styles) waspresented by young artistesof Kuchaman. The programmeanchor Sri. Rajendra Payalexplained the intricacies of eachdance style along with the historyof the art to sensitize the audienceabout culture and traditions.The artistes showcased their skillsand body control through somebreath taking performancesinvolving vigorous and gracefulmovements in unison with music.

the nine types of Rajasthani dancestyles presented were, Bhavai,Chari, Runichera, Terah Tali,Kalbelia Matka Bhavai, GanGuar, and a welcome folk danceof Rajasthan.

ANDHRA PRADESH &TELENGANA

21/01/2017 - Pittala Dora -Erukula Sani , (traditionalfolk arts of Telengana) waspresented by Sri. Nagarajunaand troupe. The programme

Colors ofRajasthan -

Nine types ofRajasthani

DanceStyles, by

Young Artists ofrural areaKuchaman

held on Feb 18,at Jaipur

Pittala Dora and Erukula Sani by Sri. Nagarajuna and Groupheld on Jan 21st at Hyderabad

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was intended to introduce theancient art forms to the presentgeneration. It included the art offortune-telling called “ErukalaSani” and the humorous‘Pittala Dora’. Pittala Dora is onecharacter who enthrals the entirefamily. He highlights the evil deedsin society and evokes humour.It is an art which requiresversatility of conversation,command on language anddramatic body language.Pittala Dora used to roam thevillages and expose through evilthings through humour and satire.Sodi is a common art in ruralareas of Andhra Pradesh. Peopleare curious to know about theirfuture. The art traced back to thetime of Annamayya.

27/01/2017 - Lambada,Batukamma, Bonalu & Peerlu– (folk dances of Telangana) waspresented by Sri. Bharath and

group. The tribal dances ofLambadas were performed by theswift-footed dancers. Who weredressed in heavily mirroredcostumes. The campus was filledwith the rhythmic beats of drumswhich were matched by thegraceful movements of dancers.Bonalu dance of Telengana wasindeed a feast to the eye as theaudience was familiar with thesongs and dances and couldn’tstop themselves from tappingtheir feet, clapping their handsand letting out shouts ofexhilaration. Bathukamma dancewas also showcased to stressthe importance of the festival inTelengana region. The highlightof the programme was whenclass IX students of BharatiyaVidya Bhavan Public School,(Vidyashram) were invited on tothe stage to match the fast-pacedmoves of the dancers atKollatam.

Lambada,Batukamma,

Bonaluand Peerlu

by Sri. Bharath

Group held onJan 27,

atHyderabad

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BHAVAN-INFOSYS FOUNDATIONOUTREACH CULTURALPROGRAMMES : JAN & FEB

Bharatanatyarecital

byNavyashree K.N.

andPrathibha Kini,

at J.P. Nagar,Bengaluru,

held on Jan 15.

Sugama Sangeetha byHarish Narasimha and Smt. Vidya Mohan,

Tabla : M.C. Srinivas, Keyboard : Dushyanth, Rythempad : Gururaj atG.R. Education Institution, Bengaluru, held on Feb 7.

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BHAVAN-INFOSYS FOUNDATIONPROGRAMMESAT IIWC, BENGALURUJAN AND FEB, 2017.

Carnatic music by Archana Kulkarni held on Jan 13.

Vidushi Sharada Dasi’s Geetha SinchanaMusic direction : Vidhushi M.L. Bharathi

Vocal : by the students

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DR. N.S. ANANTHARANGACHARENDOWMENT PROGRAMME

ON FEB 11, AT BVB.

Samskritam scholar Prof. Lakshmi Tatacharlaunching the book ,

Srimad Bhagavdgita Bhashyawhile other dignitaries join.

SRI. R. KRISHNAMURTHYWORLD MUSIC ENDOWMENT

PROGRAMMEON MAR 5, AT BVB.

Hindustani classical music byDr. Neeta Mathur and party.

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PROGRAMME :APRIL - 2017

Fri -Sun 6.00 p.m. - Khincha Hall07 -09. BVB-IGNCA-SRC presentsa lecture programme - “Seven HinduSpiritual Laws for Success”Speaker : H.H. Swami Bodhananda,wellknown Guru of Vedanta andMeditation7.30 : Bharatanatya Dance byLakshmi Gopalaswamy

Fri 6.30 p.m. - KRG Hall07. ICCR – Every FridayEvening cultural programme –Sugama Sangeetha bySri. N. Chandrappa

Sat 6.30 p.m. - Khincha Hall08. Horizon series -Mohiniyattam by Gopika Varma(in association with IndianCouncil for Cultural Relations)

Thu 6.00 p.m. - Khincha Hall13. BVB-Tarangini ArtFoundation presentsLaunch of new veena developed andimprovised by Mr Denis RussianMusician.

Fri 6.00 p.m. -14. BVB -Infosys FoundationOutreach programme:Bharatanatya dance recital byMs. Atmika R. Reddy,Ms. M.S. Archana andMs. Nikhitha M.

Venue : Samskruthi, No. 1,17th Cross, 15th main, 5th phase,J.P. Nagar, Bengaluru - 560 078.

Fri 6.30 p.m. - KRG Hall14. ICCR – Every FridayEvening cultural programme –Bharatanatya duet dance byMs. Sowmya Venkataraman andMs. Sucheendra Jain, K.P.

Sun 10.00 a.m. - Khincha Hall16. Bharatanatya RangaPravesha by Kum. Niharika(Disciple of Guru Raghunandan)

Fri 6.30 p.m. - KRG Hall21. ICCR – Every FridayEvening cultural programme –Bharatanatya duet dance byMs. Nikitha ManjunathSri. Yogesh Kumar

Sat &Sun 10.00 a.m.- Khincha Hall22 & 23. A two-day Nationalseminar about Art and Philosophywith reference to Kannada cinema,Sri.T.S. Nagabharana, Coordinator.In collaboration with Indian Councilfor Philosophical Research,New Delhi

Fri 6.30 p.m. - Khincha Hall28. ICCR – Every FridayEvening cultural programme –Oddissi dance by Ms. Anjali Raj Urs

Ms. AtmikaR. Reddy

Ms. M.S.Archana

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April - 2017

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JYOTHI RAGHURAM

DRINKING WATER FOR CHILDREN

A much-needed drinking

water facility for the BVB-BBMP

Public School at Srirampapuram

in Bengaluru, became a reality

with the installation of an RO

water purification unit at the

school premises on March 20.

The Bengaluru Kendra accepted

with gratitude the RO plant

donated by Vijaya Bank,

Bengaluru.

Dr. Kishore Sansi, Managing

Director and Chief Executive

Officer of the bank inaugurated

the plant. Sri K. G. Raghavan,

Chairman of the school,

presided.

The plant, which has a

capacity of 1,000 litres per

hour, was supplied by M/s Tata

Projects Ltd. The project,

costing about Rs. 12 lakhs, is

supported by Rotary Bangalore

Indiranagar.

With this, the BVB-BBMP

Public School, Sriramapuram,

has notched up a few more

points in its favour as one

of the well-equipped,

child-centric schools

in the city.

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