Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma
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Brahmasri Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma (1967– ) is a popular figure on television
in India
, and well appreciated for his commentary/discourse
s on Rudra Namakam, Vishnu Sahasranamam, Sivanandalahari, Soundarya Lahari, Lalitha Sahasranamam
, Siva Tatvam
, Ganapathi Tatwam, Sri Krishna Tatwam
, Ramayanam, Bhagavatam, Bhagavad gita
, Mahabharatham, Dakshinamurti Tattvam, Sutha Samhitha, Aditya Hrdayam and on the kriti
s of different Vaggyeyakaras.
, Orissa
. He completed his B.A.(Hons)
in Economics
from Berhampur University
. He joined as a sub-editor for Swathi
weekly magazine.
of devotional song
s and made an audio album with the help of noted playback singer, S.P.Balasubrahmanyam. The album was an instantaneous hit, opening doors for him to enter the glamour world of cinema in Chennai
. Later, Sarma garu wrote several hit songs for the Telugu
films, such as Subhakaankshalu, Pellisandadi, Pedarayudu, Suryavamsam, etc. Having experienced some success in the cinema field, though, Shanmukha Sarma did not become a slave to it. He has been able to break free from any addiction or intoxication of success and continue his more arduous pursuits of spiritual development.
s and kavya
vachanas from eminent gurus. Dedicating his life to more metaphysical
matters, he now tours the State giving discourses and lectures with Hyderabad as his base. His first lecture on 'Agni' at the Sivaramakrishna kshetram
in Vijayawada
laid the foundation for the endeavour. The lecture was a great success, and Sri Shanmukha Sarma has continued from there.
He has been giving religious discourses, lectures on the rich Vedic
values and Itihasa
s, all over Andhra Pradesh
and other parts of India. He has toured extensively in the US, UK and Australia, gave lectures on Hindu scriptures, and on India
n heritage
.
He is thus instrumental for bringing about a cultural and spiritual renaissance
. His handling of the subtlest subjects of epics and Upanishads shows his level of scholarship and command, besides interpretative expertise. He draws huge gatherings of discerning listeners everywhere.
Shastras in a style that can be understood by many people, Sri Sarma started a monthly magazine called Rushipeetham.
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, and well appreciated for his commentary/discourse
Discourse
Discourse generally refers to "written or spoken communication". The following are three more specific definitions:...
s on Rudra Namakam, Vishnu Sahasranamam, Sivanandalahari, Soundarya Lahari, Lalitha Sahasranamam
Lalita sahasranama
Lalita sahasranama is a sacred Hindu text dated to the 12th century A.D. for the worshippers of the Goddess Lalita Devi, i.e. the Divine Mother, in the form of her and the male gods' feminine power, Shakti. Lalita is the Goddess of bliss, an epithet for Parvati. Etymologically, "Lalita" means "She...
, Siva Tatvam
Shiva
Shiva is a major Hindu deity, and is the destroyer god or transformer among the Trimurti, the Hindu Trinity of the primary aspects of the divine. God Shiva is a yogi who has notice of everything that happens in the world and is the main aspect of life. Yet one with great power lives a life of a...
, Ganapathi Tatwam, Sri Krishna Tatwam
Krishna
Krishna is a central figure of Hinduism and is traditionally attributed the authorship of the Bhagavad Gita. He is the supreme Being and considered in some monotheistic traditions as an Avatar of Vishnu...
, Ramayanam, Bhagavatam, Bhagavad gita
Bhagavad Gita
The ' , also more simply known as Gita, is a 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the ancient Sanskrit epic, the Mahabharata, but is frequently treated as a freestanding text, and in particular, as an Upanishad in its own right, one of the several books that constitute general Vedic tradition...
, Mahabharatham, Dakshinamurti Tattvam, Sutha Samhitha, Aditya Hrdayam and on the kriti
Kriti
-Structure:Kritis typically contain three parts#Pallavi. This is the equivalent of a refrain in Western music.#Anupallavi. The second verse, which is sometimes optional....
s of different Vaggyeyakaras.
Early life
Sri Samavedam shanmukha Sarma was born to Sri Samavedam Rama Murthy Sarma and Smt. Ramanamma in 1967, in AsikaAsika
Asika nicknamed "The Sugar City" is a town and a notified area committee in Ganjam district in the state of Orissa, India.-Geography:Aska is located at...
, Orissa
Orissa
Orissa , officially Odisha since Nov 2011, is a state of India, located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. It is the modern name of the ancient nation of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Maurya Emperor Ashoka in 261 BC. The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April...
. He completed his B.A.(Hons)
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in Economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
from Berhampur University
Berhampur University
Berhampur University is a university near Berhampur, Orissa, India. It is one of the oldest and major universities of Orissa, the others being Utkal at Bhubaneswar and Sambalpur University.-History:...
. He joined as a sub-editor for Swathi
Swathi
-People:* Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma , Maharaja of the state of Travancore, India* Swathi, Tamil film actress in the 1990s* Swati Reddy, Telugu and Tamil film actress-Films:* Swathi * Swathi Muthyam, a 1985 Telugu film...
weekly magazine.
Film career
Sarma garu first tried his hand at writing lyricsLyrics
Lyrics are a set of words that make up a song. The writer of lyrics is a lyricist or lyrist. The meaning of lyrics can either be explicit or implicit. Some lyrics are abstract, almost unintelligible, and, in such cases, their explication emphasizes form, articulation, meter, and symmetry of...
of devotional song
Devotional song
A devotional song is a hymn which accompanies religious observances and rituals.Each major religion has its own tradition with devotional hymns. In the West, the devotional has been a part of the liturgy in Roman Catholicism, the Greek Orthodox Church, the Russian Orthodox Church, and others, since...
s and made an audio album with the help of noted playback singer, S.P.Balasubrahmanyam. The album was an instantaneous hit, opening doors for him to enter the glamour world of cinema in Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
. Later, Sarma garu wrote several hit songs for the Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
films, such as Subhakaankshalu, Pellisandadi, Pedarayudu, Suryavamsam, etc. Having experienced some success in the cinema field, though, Shanmukha Sarma did not become a slave to it. He has been able to break free from any addiction or intoxication of success and continue his more arduous pursuits of spiritual development.
Spirituality
As Sri Sarma garu was brought up in a scholarly family, he learned shastraShastra
' is a Sanskrit term used to denote rules in a general sense. The word is generally used as a suffix in the context of technical or specialized knowledge in a defined area of practice; e.g., Bhautika Shastra , Rasayana Shastra , Jeeva Shastra , Vastu Shastra , Shilpa Shastra , Artha Shastra ' is a...
s and kavya
Kavya
Kavya refers to the Sanskrit literary style used by Indian court poets flourishing from the first half of the seventh century AD. This literary style is characterised by abundant usage of figures of speech, metaphors, similes, and hyperbole to create its emotional effects...
vachanas from eminent gurus. Dedicating his life to more metaphysical
Metaphysics
Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy concerned with explaining the fundamental nature of being and the world, although the term is not easily defined. Traditionally, metaphysics attempts to answer two basic questions in the broadest possible terms:...
matters, he now tours the State giving discourses and lectures with Hyderabad as his base. His first lecture on 'Agni' at the Sivaramakrishna kshetram
Kshetram
Kshetram literally means a place. In Hindu mythology, it is referred to as the physical holy location where a temple or a collection of temples, its tank and deities exist.-Sacred geography:...
in Vijayawada
Vijayawada
Vijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Krishna River and bounded by the Indrakiladri Hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. The city is located in the Krishna District, about from the state capital Hyderabad.Vijayawada literally...
laid the foundation for the endeavour. The lecture was a great success, and Sri Shanmukha Sarma has continued from there.
He has been giving religious discourses, lectures on the rich Vedic
Vedic
Vedic may refer to:* the Vedas, the oldest preserved Indic texts** Vedic Sanskrit, the language of these texts** Vedic period, during which these texts were produced** Vedic pantheon of gods mentioned in Vedas/vedic period...
values and Itihasa
Itihasa
Itihasa as defined by Amarakosha refers to purvavritta, i.e. events of the past. In the Vedic age, those portions of the Brahmanas which narrated events of bygone days were known as itihasa and had some ritualistic importance...
s, all over Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
and other parts of India. He has toured extensively in the US, UK and Australia, gave lectures on Hindu scriptures, and on India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n heritage
Cultural heritage
Cultural heritage is the legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or society that are inherited from past generations, maintained in the present and bestowed for the benefit of future generations...
.
He is thus instrumental for bringing about a cultural and spiritual renaissance
Renaissance
The Renaissance was a cultural movement that spanned roughly the 14th to the 17th century, beginning in Italy in the Late Middle Ages and later spreading to the rest of Europe. The term is also used more loosely to refer to the historical era, but since the changes of the Renaissance were not...
. His handling of the subtlest subjects of epics and Upanishads shows his level of scholarship and command, besides interpretative expertise. He draws huge gatherings of discerning listeners everywhere.
Rushipeetam
With a view to bring that ocean of knowledge of vedicVedic
Vedic may refer to:* the Vedas, the oldest preserved Indic texts** Vedic Sanskrit, the language of these texts** Vedic period, during which these texts were produced** Vedic pantheon of gods mentioned in Vedas/vedic period...
Shastras in a style that can be understood by many people, Sri Sarma started a monthly magazine called Rushipeetham.