Swami Nirliptananda
Swami Nirliptananda came to the UK in 1963 and ever since has been working with many forward looking organisations and people from different religions for unity and peace because he thought that those are the only things that make life valuable and meaningful.
He has an independent mind, examines things rationally, and is uncompromising in his conclusion. Yet he has never had a confrontation because of the logical way in which he presents his subject.
Following are some of the many appreciations he received during his interaction with people of different status in this country and abroad.
A Muslim mini cab driver from Algeria – “I was privileged to meet a Swami. You are a great chap”!
A Jewish friend of a devotee in Canada – “You are more than all our Rabis put together! They speak from the Book. You are speaking from beyond the Book”!
A Christian elderly lady, “What you have said here tonight, I am sure Jesus must have said the same things! But we are only practicing the superficialities”.
A Hindu scientist, “You speak differently from all other sannyasis (Hindu monks) I know. I want to support you”! Many people repeat the same thing.
His first encounter was at the World Congress of Faiths meeting in Paddington. The discussion centred on a young man who had committed suicide during the Russian invasion of Czechoslovakia. He remained silent during the debate because he could not support what the others were saying. Only when asked, he gave his opinion. One of the members, a Portuguese lawyer, came up to him and said, “You always hold the opposite end of the stick”, then added, “but you always come out victorious”!
He participated in many national and international peace conferences .
Swami Nirliptananda entered the monastic life in 1958 and was formally initiated as a monk in 1974 by His Holiness Swami Satchidanandaji, president of the Bharat Sevashram Sangha. At that time, the Order had many spiritually elevated monks that lived under the same roof. He had the good fortune of spending 2 years, 1979 and 1980, with them. Those precious years had a great impact on his life.
After he returned to London, he endeavoured to lay down a foundation in order to share with others what he had gained.
Featured Books, with extracts, by Swami Nirliptananda
The Bhagavad Gita: An Ancient Teaching with Relevance to Modern Conditions
Swami Nirliptananda
Price: £19.98There are many translations and commentaries on the Bhagavad Gita in different languages. All these translators and commentators were attracted to the message of the Gita because of the impact it had on them.To Gandhi it was a personal...
Format: Paperback - Released: 07/07/2008
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