A Review by Sri C.R. Pattabhi
Raman
(Former Minister Central Government)
Swami Sangam Ramachandra Rao (Amarakavi
Ramachandra) has been writing on the discovery of the secrets of human life
with particular reference to Nada Brahman in the realm of sound
and speech. As claimed by him “it is a
survey of life” in the form of speech.
It is the result of many years of yogic practice and Sadhana. He has fervently claimed that what he has
written is according to the voice heard by him.
It has to be remembered that the revelation to him has been in his
native language. The Swami has
endeavoured to translate it in English.
The sutra form of expression may make it difficult for many to
understand aright the true meaning at first sight.
In Nija
Ananda Bhodham which is a brief summary of his writings, we find a
scientific approach to the life of human beings on earth, their breathing and
speech and their thinking faculties. The
author deals with Brahma Vichara alongside of the description of
the various chakras which have been described in Sri Vidya. It is the aim of yogis to know the “Kosas”
or sheaths covering a human being. In
this, book we find that there is a reference to a state of existence in space
beyond gravitation. When we read about
the experience of our astronauts in space, these writings are revealing.
Swami Sangam
Ramachandra Rao has made a deep study of the teachings and achievements of
Siddhas and yogis. They have been many,
particularly in South India. The Tamil
saints like Appar, Sundarer, Manikavachagar and Sambhandar as
also Tirumoolar, Bhogar, Arunagirirnadhar and Ramalinga Swami
have all been Siddhas and sages.
We also find in
this book an examination of working of the glands, particularly pituitary
gland. There are quite a few
descriptions in the field of para-psychology.
Throughout the attempt is to guide human beings to know the God within
themselves. This work is suited to the
modern minds which want to probe into mysteries of human life and I have no
doubt that it will have a wide appeal. I
can visualize this treatise being read with interest in the western world where
there is a really yearning to study the systems of yoga of our motherland and
to know the mind of ancient India.
The Swami who is
printing this book as a labour of love spending his own savings, wanted to
distribute the volumes freely to sadhakas. However, on the advice of friends
and well-wishers, he has agreed to price the book and use the income therefrom
for charitable purpose.
The swami has had
frequent interviews with His Holiness Jagadguru Sankaracharya
Mahaswamigal of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam and has had the benefit of his
guidance and advice. He was also in
touch with the great Acharya of Sringeri Sarada Peetam His Holiness
Jagadguru Chandraseakara Bharathi. Dr.
S. Radhakrishnan has gone through the writings of Swami Sangam
Ramachandra Rao. The Swami was not able
to get the foreword written by the philosopher-statesman on account of the
latter’s illness.
One perceives in
this volume a dedicated mind consecrated to the revelation of truth revealed to
it. I am amazed at the industry with
which the task has been undertaken. I
have no doubt that many a student of our culture and tradition will enjoy
reading this book.
The Grove
Teynampet,
Madras – 18
18th September, 1975
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