By Tricitynews Reporter
Chandigarh
13th October:- The book ‘Two Great Masters’ (Swami
Vivekananda and Paramahansa Yogananda) by Amrit Gupta and published by Unistar
Books (Pvt) Ltd was launched by Anupam Kher, actor, director, producer and a
motivational speaker at Chandigarh Press Club here today.
Forewords to the book have been given by eminent personalities like
T.N.Chaturvedi, a Padamvibhushan Awardee, former Governor of Kerala and
Karnataka, Member Parliament and ex Comptroller and Auditor General of India,
A.D.N.Bajpayee, Vice-Chancellor, H.P.University Shimla and Philip
Goldberg, Author of American Veda, Los Angeles, USA.
Set in the backdrop of the queen of hills, Shimla, the romantic,
inspiring and enchanting story of three young research scholars interweaves
practical wisdom of the two great masters in the successful navigation of human
lives. It is a unique blend of wisdom and inspiration besides containing
‘Glimpses into the exemplary lives of the masters’ on earth.
While introducing the book, Gupta said that it is for the first time
that both the masters have been presented together in one book and their divine
links revealed.
Through the interesting and running story, the book contains guidance of
the masters in the subjects of Concentration/Art of Listening, The Art of
Understanding, Achieving Excellence in Life, Uniting Humanity through Yoga,
Human Bodies—How to keep them fit and Working, Meditation- Harmony of Life,
Service to Others, Philosophy of Life, Spirituality, Education-Making of a Man,
etc.
One of the casts in the story is an adopted orphan girl and the other is
handicapped on a wheel chair. Subject of ‘Yoga for the differently-abled people
has also been introduced in the book. The characters are such lovely souls
that everyone would like to lead a life like them, if given a chance.
Every sentence in the book guides the reader to lead a purposeful and
happy life on earth and be of service to whole of the humanity.
Interestingly recently Anupam Kher has lent his voice to a docu-drama
based on the life of Paramahansa Yogananda, regarded as Father of Yoga in the
west. The film ‘Awake’ was directed by two Americans.
He said that the Directors of the film made him do some yoga and
meditation before every recording session. They wanted a puritan approach to
the film. What a nice way of conveying pure feelings to the viewers of the
movie! Kher became voice of Yogananda in the movie.
He truly feels that India should be proud of its spiritual
heritage, “We have taken our gurus for granted. We think spirituality comes
easily to us, because the gurus belong to India. I feel every Indian should
know what great men our country has produced; they should know gurus like Swami
Vivekananda and Yogananda. They were the spiritual ambassadors of India. And
they are still India’s spiritual treasure. I would love to play him on the big
screen if a biopic is ever made on his life.
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