The Veenapani Bhagavadgita Swadhyaya Kendra
in an undertaking of the Draupadi Devi-Gopi Kant Jha Charitable Trust . The
Head Office of the Kendra is situated at Veenapani Bhawan, Laxmipur-
Balbhadrapur, Laheriasarai, Darbhanga
As this Kendra is an undertaking of the Draupadi Devi-Gopi
Kant Jha Charitable Trust which is registered under Section 12A of the Income-tax
Act, 1961, and donation to the Trust is entitled for exemption as per the provisions
of Section 80G of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
The Aims and Objects of the Kendra
To function as a centre for the study of the Bhagavadgita
and for dissemination of its ideas for the good of mankind.
To study the Bhagavadgita from all observation-posts
adopting diverse approaches: historical, comparative , sociological ,
analytical, philosophical , functional …..
To study the Bhagavadgita with reference to the Indian
traditions and thoughts in the contexts of the ideas developed and articulated
in various civilizations known to mankind.
To study the influence and impact of the Bhagavadgita
on the lives and deeds of individuals, and on the values and mores of
various societies in the world.
To conduct seminars, symposia, workshop and discussion-centres for the
study and evaluation of the ideas of the Bhagavadgita.
To set up a library to house literature on the Bhagavadgita
and to build up an archive pertaining to the Bhagavadgita.
To publish books, papers, journals, and brochures with the prime object
of advancing our understanding of the Bhagavadgita.
To conduct research or to help other institutions or/and individuals
in conducting research on any aspact of the Bhagavadgita and
its relevance to our times.
To promote and develop or exchange knowledge by co-operating with institutions
and persons having similar pursuits.
To provide for all facilities including financial assistance for the
study and dissemination of the ideas of the Bhagavadgita.
To build, maintain and run the necessary infrastructure for realization
of the aims and objects of the Kendra.
To recognize affiliate, associate, participate and collaborate with
other institutions or undertakings having similar objectives.
To explore the realm of the Bhagavadgita , the very
grammar of existence, to crystallize ideas which can function as guidance
for everyone.
To study the Bhagavadgita from the observation- posts of a scientist,
an economist, a management expert, an administrator, a political scientist,
a philosopher, an artist, a literary critic….to find out things of relevance
in this great grammar of existence.
To develop ways to rise above the limitations of knowledge and of words
in pursuit of wisdom ; and to develop ways so that all of us are free
from fear : and have right perception of duties and sincere commitment
to perform them.
To provide a forum for study of the Bhagavadgita from
all observation posts and to experiment in life with ideas enunciated
therein.
Videos
Smt Veenapani Jha, the President of
the D.D-G.K.J. Trust, sings Shivoham at “Veenapani Bhawan”, Laheriasarai
(Bihar)
Smt Veenapani Jha, the President of
the D.D-G.K.J. Trust, sings a bhajan at “Veenapani Bhawan”, Laheriasarai
(Bihar)
Smt Veenapani Jha, the President of
the D.D-G.K.J. Trust, sings Madhurastaka at “Veenapani Bhawan”,
Laheriasarai (Bihar)
Events
December, 2005
Acharya Vighneshchandra Jha expounded Srimad Bhagavad Mahapurana for
seven days for public weal, emphasising the universal relevance and value of
the ideas set forth in this great work.
Jauary 2007
A group of learned persons deliberated on certain dimensions of the Bhagavad-Gita,
and a learned paper on the Bhagavad-Gita and the Koran was read out and discussed.
This paper is written by Dr Razia Khan, Professor of Philosophy
Research papers and publications
The Bhagavadgita and Koran by Dr Razia Khan (to be
published soon on the website)
Library
The Kendra has a rich library of books on India's culture,
and the Bhagavad-Gita. Researchers and students are helped to carry
on their research work.
A RESEARCH PROJECT
Shiva Kant Jha is writing a book on Shri Krishna Expounds
Grammar of Revolution. Its broad tentative contents are set forth thus:
1. Introduction
2. On the Wheel of Fire
3. Our Plight Portrayed
II
4. Sri Krishna: More real than all realities
5.. Sri Krishna, Christ and Mohammad
(As I see them from this co-ordinate of time and space)
6. . Shri Krishna and Karl Marx
6a Shri Krishna and Gandhi
7.. Krishna Expounds a Grammar of Revolution
8. Relevance of Sri Krishna in modern times
9. We are our own friends: we are our own foes
III
10.The time and purpose of Krishnavatara:
11. The Domains of Kaliyuga: His abiding presence in this Kaliyuga
12..The life of Sri Krishna:: an expanded metaphor
13..Shri Krishna prescribes the Standards for conduct, and provides criteria
for evaluation.
14. Karma and Kartavya
15. Purusartha
(Struggle against Evil. )
16.. The Concept of Dharma
17. Sri Krishna under the ken of the great Commentators
IV
18.. The Role of the Government and the Right of the people
19. Wealth and its purpose
20. The Art of Living
21. Political Ideas of Krishna
22. Understanding Shri Krishna
V
23. The Geeta and our revolutionaries
24. Hope survives: the way-out
25. . The Time for the Geeta has come
VI
26. Now or Never
27. Conclusion
The researcher would be grateful to all those who send him
comments or suggestions to assist him in the completion of this research project.
The Administration
The Trustees of the Draupadi Devi-Gopi Kant Jha Charitable
Kendra, as existing from time to time, would constitute the Board of the Directors
of the Kendra. Shri Shiva Kant Jha, who is the founder of the Trust, is now
its President, and the Chief Administrator. As the President normally resides
he can be accessed at the following address:
Shiva Kant Jha. M A, LL M Advocate
Former Chief Commissioner of Income tax
A-320, SFS, Sarita Vihar, Mathura Road,
New Delhi: 110044, Ph: +91-11-26953303 Mob: +91-9811194697 Email: vbsk@shivakantjha.org,
shivakantjha@gmail.co
