Mysore ( Karnataka ): Ganjifa artist Raghupathi Bhat has advised devotees to practice meditation regularly for a happier and healthier life.
He was speaking as the chief guest at the valedictory function of 85th Trimurti Shiv Jayanti Festival and Spiritual art exhibition of Spatika Linga and Dwadasha Linga, organised by Brahma Kumaris at its centre in Yadavagiri. He also spoke about Yuga Dharma(Religion of Age) and the importance of devotion and meditation in Kali Yuga ( Iron Age ).
“In Krita Yuga ( Golden Age ), the highest virtue is said to be meditation and penance, while in Treta Yuga ( Silver Age ) it is Dharma. In Dwapara Yuga ( Copper Age), the main purpose is to establish Dharma in the world, which is totally absent in current Kali Yuga. This whole concept has been symbolised in the form of Vrishabha (Nandi – buffalo) sitting on its broken three legs. It is also said that Dharma stands on four legs in Sat Yuga, on three legs in Treta Yuga, on two legs in Dwapara Yuga and on just one leg in Kali Yuga,” he explained.
Later, Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) Vice-Chancellor Prof. S. Vidyashankar addressed the gathering. He informed that the Varsity is mulling on telecasting 30-minute online spiritual discourses on weekends for the benefit of its students and added that he will discuss this further with Brahma Kumaris.
Chief Convener of Brahma Kumaris Mysuru unit BK Lakshmi gave blessings. Convener of Jnanasarovara Retreat Centre BK Sharada delivered a lecture on the significance of Shivratri.
Convener of Brahma Kumaris Jayanagara Branch BK Lakshmi conducted Rajayoga for the devotees. Auditor Gurupadaswamy, Rajayogi Ramachandrarao, Dr. Shilpa Hegde and others were present.