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	'''Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha''' ([[Devanagari]]: स्वामी भूमानन्द तीर्थ; [[Malayalam]]: സ്വാമി ഭൂമാനന്ദ തീര്‍ത്ഥ), is an Indian [[Sannyasin]] and social reformer. He is known for his talks and discourses on [[Vedanta]], [[Bhagavad Gita]], [[Upanishads]] and [[Srimad Bhagavatam]], and their practical application in daily life. He has also organized various movements to end some unlawful rituals practiced by some Hindu temples.<ref>Kanchi-sathya Digest, Vol 4/05, 2005 {{cite web \|url=http://www.kanchi-sathya.org/kanchidigest_042005.pdf \|title=Archived copy \|accessdate=2011-09-20 \|url-status=dead\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120422014429/http://www.kanchi-sathya.org/kanchidigest_042005.pdf \|archivedate=22 April 2012 \|df=dmy-all }}</ref>		'''Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha''' ([[Devanagari]]: स्वामी भूमानन्द तीर्थ; [[Malayalam]]: സ്വാമി ഭൂമാനന്ദ തീര്‍ത്ഥ), is an Indian [[Sannyasin]] and social reformer. He is known for his talks and discourses on [[Vedanta]], [[Bhagavad Gita]], [[Upanishads]] and [[Srimad Bhagavatam]], and their practical application in daily life. He has also organized various movements to end some unlawful rituals practiced by some Hindu temples.<ref>Kanchi-sathya Digest, Vol 4/05, 2005 {{cite web \|url=http://www.kanchi-sathya.org/kanchidigest_042005.pdf \|title=Archived copy \|accessdate=2011-09-20 \|url-status=dead\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120422014429/http://www.kanchi-sathya.org/kanchidigest_042005.pdf \|archivedate=22 April 2012 \|df=dmy-all }}</ref>

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	===Jnaana Yajnas===		===Jnaana Yajnas===

	The ''Jnaana Yajnas'' (Knowledge dissemination programs) are a major part of ~~Swami Bhoomananda~~ Tirtha's ''Loka-sangraha'' (Welfare of the World) campaign~~. Since the~~ first ~~''Jnaana Yajna''~~ held in Jamshedpur in 1964, ~~these series of spiritual discourses are being~~ held regularly in various parts of India, as well as in Malaysia and the U.S.A~~. Jnaana Yajnas are being held every year since 1964 in Jamshedpur and since 1975 in Delhi. Jnaana Yajnas are also held in Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore every year~~.<ref>Nature of the mind, The Hindu, September 11, 2007 http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/11/stories/2007091159941400.htm</ref><ref>The human mind, Date:07/09/2006 http://www.thehindu.com/2006/09/07/stories/2006090700690900.htm</ref><ref>Desire for liberation http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/religion/article834838.ece</ref><ref>Bhakti Yoga according to Bhagavad Gita http://www.thehindu.com/arts/books/article2082580.ece</ref><ref>Concept of controlling the mind according to Bhagavad Gita http://www.thehindu.com/arts/books/article68556.ece?css=print</ref><ref>Pursuit of Excellence http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/religion/article2494237.ece</ref>		The ''Jnaana Yajnas'' (Knowledge dissemination programs) are a major part of Tirtha's ''Loka-sangraha'' (Welfare of the World) campaign, first held in Jamshedpur in 1964, and held regularly in various parts of India, as well as in Malaysia and the U.S.A.<ref>Nature of the mind, The Hindu, September 11, 2007 http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/11/stories/2007091159941400.htm</ref><ref>The human mind, Date:07/09/2006 http://www.thehindu.com/2006/09/07/stories/2006090700690900.htm</ref><ref>Desire for liberation http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/religion/article834838.ece</ref><ref>Bhakti Yoga according to Bhagavad Gita http://www.thehindu.com/arts/books/article2082580.ece</ref><ref>Concept of controlling the mind according to Bhagavad Gita http://www.thehindu.com/arts/books/article68556.ece?css=print</ref><ref>Pursuit of Excellence http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/religion/article2494237.ece</ref>

	~~===Annual Srimad Bhaagavata Tattva Sameeksha Satram===~~

	This 2 week long series on discourses, explaining how to apply the contents and principles of Srimad Bhaagavatam in daily life, is held in Thrissur district every year in the month of December.<ref>Bhagavatha Satram begins, Date:23/12/2004, http://www.thehindu.com/2004/12/23/stories/2004122306230300.htm</ref>

	~~===Gita Tattva Sameeksha===~~

	This series of talks on the Bhagavad Gita is conducted every year in Thrissur, in which Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha explains the values and message of [[Bhagavad Gita]]. This series began in the year 1995.<ref>Geeta Tattva Sameeksha, The Hindu, January 17, 2005 http://www.thehindu.com/2005/01/17/stories/2005011708730400.htm</ref>

	===Socio-cultural reforms===		===Socio-cultural reforms===

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	==Foundation for Restoration of National Values==		==Foundation for Restoration of National Values==

	~~Under the inspiration and guidance of Swami Bhoomananda~~ Tirtha, the Foundation for Restoration of National Values (FRNV) ~~was set up~~ in June 2008 to help promote national values in ~~the~~ Indian society. The advisory board of the FRNV ~~consists of~~ Justice M.N. Venkatachaliah ~~- former Chief Justice of India~~, ~~Sri~~ Ratan N. Tata, ~~Chairman – Tata group, Dr.~~ E Sreedharan ~~- MD - Delhi Metro Rail Corporation~~, ~~Sri~~ N. Vittal - former Central Vigilance Commissioner, Smt. Vibha Parthasarathi, educationist and former Chairperson of the National Commission for Women, and Sri. T.S Krishnamurthy, former Chief Election Commissioner.<ref>People Behind the Movement http://home.valuefoundation.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=45&Itemid=54</ref><ref>Spiritual discourse for Metro staff, Date:11/11/2004 http://www.thehindu.com/2004/11/11/stories/2004111111480400.htm</ref>		Tirtha was involved in establishing the Foundation for Restoration of National Values (FRNV) in June 2008 to help promote national values in Indian society.{{explain\|date=April 2024}} The advisory board of the FRNV includes format Indian Chief Justice [[M.N. Venkatachaliah]], [[Tata Group]] chairman [[Ratan N. Tata]], [[E Sreedharan]], and [[N. Vittal]].<ref>People Behind the Movement http://home.valuefoundation.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=45&Itemid=54</ref><ref>Spiritual discourse for Metro staff, Date:11/11/2004 http://www.thehindu.com/2004/11/11/stories/2004111111480400.htm</ref>

	==Publications, books and periodicals==		==Publications, books and periodicals==

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{{quote box|width=22em|title=Quotation|quote="''Vedanta is not reserved for ascetics and scholars. It is certainly not a pastime for the old. It, in fact, enables man to understand life in the right perspective and helps him attain perfection, harmony and fulfillment. It inspires and empowers man to excel in whatever field he is.''"}}
'''Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha''' ([[Devanagari]]: स्वामी भूमानन्द तीर्थ; [[Malayalam]]: സ്വാമി ഭൂമാനന്ദ തീര്‍ത്ഥ), is an Indian [[Sannyasin]] and social reformer. He is known for his talks and discourses on [[Vedanta]], [[Bhagavad Gita]], [[Upanishads]] and [[Srimad Bhagavatam]], and their practical application in daily life. He has also organized various movements to end some unlawful rituals practiced by some Hindu temples.<ref>Kanchi-sathya Digest, Vol 4/05, 2005 {{cite web |url=http://www.kanchi-sathya.org/kanchidigest_042005.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-09-20 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120422014429/http://www.kanchi-sathya.org/kanchidigest_042005.pdf |archivedate=22 April 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

==Early life==

Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha was born in 1933 in the village of Parlikad near [[Wadakkanchery]] in [[Thrissur district]], in present-day [[Kerala]], [[India]]. He had his early education at Parlikad and later with his two brother Sanyasins started the Vyasa College, Parlikad. During his professional life in [[Kolkata]], he met Baba Gangadhara Paramahamsa, who later became his Guru and the association eventually led to his introduction to the world of spirituality.<ref>My Beloved Baba ({{ISBN|978-93-80695-06-8}}) Published by Narayanashrama Tapovanam, Venginissery, Thrissur.</ref>

==Activities==

===Jnaana Yajnas===

The ''Jnaana Yajnas'' (Knowledge dissemination programs) are a major part of Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha's ''Loka-sangraha'' (Welfare of the World) campaign. Since the first ''Jnaana Yajna'' held in Jamshedpur in 1964, these series of spiritual discourses are being held regularly in various parts of India, as well as in Malaysia and the U.S.A. Jnaana Yajnas are being held every year since 1964 in Jamshedpur and since 1975 in Delhi. Jnaana Yajnas are also held in Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore every year.<ref>Nature of the mind, The Hindu, September 11, 2007 http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/11/stories/2007091159941400.htm</ref><ref>The human mind, Date:07/09/2006 http://www.thehindu.com/2006/09/07/stories/2006090700690900.htm</ref><ref>Desire for liberation http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/religion/article834838.ece</ref><ref>Bhakti Yoga according to Bhagavad Gita http://www.thehindu.com/arts/books/article2082580.ece</ref><ref>Concept of controlling the mind according to Bhagavad Gita http://www.thehindu.com/arts/books/article68556.ece?css=print</ref><ref>Pursuit of Excellence http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/religion/article2494237.ece</ref>

===Annual Srimad Bhaagavata Tattva Sameeksha Satram===

This 2 week long series on discourses, explaining how to apply the contents and principles of Srimad Bhaagavatam in daily life, is held in Thrissur district every year in the month of December.<ref>Bhagavatha Satram begins, Date:23/12/2004, http://www.thehindu.com/2004/12/23/stories/2004122306230300.htm</ref>

===Gita Tattva Sameeksha===

This series of talks on the Bhagavad Gita is conducted every year in Thrissur, in which Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha explains the values and message of [[Bhagavad Gita]]. This series began in the year 1995.<ref>Geeta Tattva Sameeksha, The Hindu, January 17, 2005 http://www.thehindu.com/2005/01/17/stories/2005011708730400.htm</ref>

===Socio-cultural reforms===

Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha has conducted various movements for abolition of certain offensive and unlawful rituals and practices that were followed by some Hindu temples. Prominent among these are the practice called ''Thookkam'' at the Elavur Puthankavu Temple in Ernakulam District, and the practice of singing obscene songs during the ''Bharani'' festival at the Kodungallur temple.<ref>Bid to revive 'Thookam' sparks off protests, The Hindu, April 1, 2004 http://www.hindu.com/2004/04/01/stories/2004040104810500.htm</ref><ref>Protest mounting against Elavoor 'Thookkam', The Hindu, April 4, 2004, http://www.hindu.com/2004/04/12/stories/2004041202720500.htm</ref><ref>Tension at Elavoor following ban on Thookkam, The Hindu, April 23, 2004 http://www.hindu.com/2004/04/23/stories/2004042305030700.htm</ref><ref>Seer to protest temple ritual, The Hindu, April 5, 2004, http://www.hindu.com/2004/04/05/stories/2004040508590400.htm</ref><ref>Talk Dirty to the Deity, www.venumenon.com http://www.venumenon.com/articles/article_page.asp?artid=12&catid=3</ref>

==The Ashram==

Narayanashrama Tapovanam, the headquarters of Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha, is located at Venginissery village, 10 km South-West of [[Thrissur]] city. The Centres for Inner Resource Development (C.I.R.D), which are remote centres of the Ashram, are located in [[Delhi]] and [[Jamshedpur]] in India, Vienna - Virginia in the U.S.A and the Society for Inner Resources Development (S.I.R.D) is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.<ref>Narayanashrama Tapovanam www.india9.com http://www.india9.com/i9show/Narayanashrama-Tapovanam-62410.htm</ref>

==Foundation for Restoration of National Values==

Under the inspiration and guidance of Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha, the Foundation for Restoration of National Values (FRNV) was set up in June 2008 to help promote national values in the Indian society. The advisory board of the FRNV consists of Justice M.N. Venkatachaliah - former Chief Justice of India, Sri Ratan N. Tata, Chairman – Tata group, Dr. E Sreedharan - MD - Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, Sri N. Vittal - former Central Vigilance Commissioner, Smt. Vibha Parthasarathi, educationist and former Chairperson of the National Commission for Women, and Sri. T.S Krishnamurthy, former Chief Election Commissioner.<ref>People Behind the Movement http://home.valuefoundation.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=45&Itemid=54</ref><ref>Spiritual discourse for Metro staff, Date:11/11/2004 http://www.thehindu.com/2004/11/11/stories/2004111111480400.htm</ref>

==Publications, books and periodicals==

''Vicharasetu'' (Path of Introspection), the English monthly journal published by Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha, was started in 1968. Hindi and Malayalam versions of the Journal (''Vicharasetu'' and ''Vicharasarani'' respectively) are also being published.<ref>Kanchi-sathya Digest, Vol 4/05, 2005 {{cite web |url=http://www.kanchi-sathya.org/kanchidigest_042005.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-09-20 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120422014429/http://www.kanchi-sathya.org/kanchidigest_042005.pdf |archivedate=22 April 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

Many books and CDs have been published by Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha in English, Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil and Bengali languages. Notable among them are the following.

*Brahmavidya Abhyasa ({{ISBN|978-81-89588-01-4}})
*Quietitude of the Mind ({{ISBN|978-93-80695-01-3}})
*Divinizing every moment ({{ISBN|978-81-89588-18-2}})
*My Beloved Baba. ({{ISBN|978-93-80695-06-8}})
*Essential Concepts in Bhagavad gita ({{ISBN|978-81-89588-08-3}})
*Vedantic Way of Living. ({{ISBN|81-207-1666-3}})
*Prabhaata Rashmih: ({{ISBN|978-81-89588-06-9}})
*To the Householder ({{ISBN|978-81-89588-00-7}})
*Drops of Nectar from Srimad Bhaagavatam ({{ISBN|978-81-89588-10-6}})
*Genesis & Relevance of Temple-worship ({{ISBN|978-81-89588-03-8}})

==See also==
*[[Narayanashrama Tapovanam]]
*[[Vedanta]]
*[[List of people from Kerala]]

==References==
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==External links==
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*http://www.brahmavidya.org
*http://www.cirdna.org
*http://www.valuefoundation.in
*http://www.sirdmsia.org

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