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“The goal of spirituality is to make us master of the
world, by making us master of our own mind and
intelligence.”
Swamiji

Swami Nirviseshananda Tirtha

Centre for Inner Resources Development
(A Unit of Narayanashrama Tapovanam)


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Swami Nirviseshananda Tirtha
• Swami Nirviseshananda Tirtha is a disciple of

Poojya Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha.
• He evinced a strong inclination for the spiritual
path from a very young age.
• A PhD in Physics, he was a scientist and
assistant

professor

in

the

Radar

&

Communication Centre of Indian Institute of
Technology – Kharagpur.
• He is affectionately called Nutan Swamiji.


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Swami Nirviseshananda Tirtha
• At 24, he was initiated into the
pursuit of Brahma-vidya (Selfknowledge)

by

Baba

Gangadhara Paramahamsa of
Dakshinkhanda, West Bengal,
India.
• In 1987, he renounced his professional life and dedicated himself
wholesomely to spiritual pursuit & the service of Poojya Swami
Bhoomananda Tirtha.
• Whether in his experiential rational approach to Vedanta or his striving
for excellence in any endeavour, Nutan Swamiji’s keen insight, rare
clarity, gentle humour and love are a source of inspiration and guidance
for all seekers.


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Poojya Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha
Swami Nirviseshananda Tirtha’s Gurudev
• A Knower of the Supreme Truth, Swami
Bhoomananda Tirtha has been exposing
seekers to the path of Self-knowledge for
over fifty years.
• His rational interpretation of Bhagavadgeeta,
Upanishads, and other spiritual compositions
has shown how the ancient wisdom of our
land can be effectively applied in home as
well as in administration.
• Founder of Narayanashrama Tapovanam,
India, and the Centres for Inner Resources
Development, in India, Malaysia and USA.
Swamiji with his Guru,
Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha


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Mission of World Welfare
• Swami Nirviseshananda Tirtha plays a crucial
role in the following areas:
– Growth and development of both Narayanashrama
Tapovanam and different centres (Centre for Inner
Resources Development) in India, USA and Malaysia.
– Dissemination of Spiritual Knowledge & Value
education – conducting lectures and classes on
Upanishads & Bhagavadgeeta.
– Spiritual guidance to devotees and seekers.
– Editing of all Ashram publications including
“Vicharasetu – the Path of Introspection” (the
monthly Ashram journal).
– Administration and Management of the different
Centres.


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Knowledge must Transform

• Swami Nirviseshananda emphasizes that
“the main aim of spiritual pursuit is to gain
the right knowledge of ourselves as well as
of the world so that we can live a life of joy,
freedom and fulfillment. Evidently, the
earlier in life we start the pursuit the
better.”
• Swamiji’s brilliant exposition of the
Upanishads and Bhagavadgeeta inspires the
seekers to apply the universal values to
their daily life and expand their mind with
the spiritual magnificence of the eternal
concepts.


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Swamiji says…
“Shift the focus from external situations, to the mind's
response to them. Do whatever leads to mind's expansion,
strength and transparence.”
***
“For self-improvement, always try to bring in the
transformation at the causal level. Shift the focus from actions
to their cause – the thoughts; from the thoughts to their cause
– the mind-set (bhaava) giving rise to them. Transform the
mind-set or “bhaava” by relentless contemplation on the
infinitude and unaffectedness of the Soul.”
***
“Progress in spiritual pursuit is measured by the growth of our
unaffectedness in any world situation.”


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Narayanashrama Tapovanam
• Narayanashrama Tapovanam emerged
as an abode of learning in 1963.
• The Ashram located in Trichur, Kerala,
embodies the unique tradition of Gurushishya Parampara, disseminating
Brahmavidya (Science of Ultimate
Reality) through regular classes,
discussions, publications, and above
all, through learning in the association
of a realized spiritual Master.
• The focus is on the study of the mind
and its behavioural intricacies to make
it free and fulfilled.
“Religion depends on the faith in some concept of God or
the Creator of the Universe. Spirituality begins when we
start questioning our faith, our concept of God.”
Swamiji


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Centre for Inner Resources Development (CIRD)
Near Delhi

CIRD was conceived of
as a unique knowledge
institution that will help
individuals discover and
harness their Inner
Resources through a
deeper understanding
of the human mind and
develop a poised allembracing personality.

Jamshedpur

Malaysia


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Publications
“Most people think of spirituality as rejection of
the world. In truth, spirituality means accepting
the world wholesomely without getting subdued
or weakened by any situation.”
Swamiji

• For
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Articles by Swamiji
Recording of Swamiji’s discourses
Chanting of shlokas
the Monthly journal Vicharasetu
Visit www.brahmavidya.org


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For further information, contact

Narayanashrama Tapovanam
Venginissery, PO Paralam,
Trichur Dt., 680575, Kerala, India
Phone: 0487-2278363, 2278302
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.brahmavidya.org