INDIA'S BOOK OF WISDOM; The Bhagavata Purana | Full Documentary
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- India’s Book of Wisdom-The Bhāgavata Purāṇa
The Oxford Center for Hindu Studies Presents
Directed by Inci Mutlu
@incimutlu.design
The Bhagavata Purana is considered the crown jewel of the Hindu sacred ancient Sanskrit
literature known as the Puranas. The Bhagavata Purana is a bhakti (devotional)
scripture focused on the life and activities of Lord Krishna.
As a major source of the living bhakti tradition in India, it is essential to understand
this text to understand India’s culture of bhakti, art, literature and festivals.
This 60-minute feature documentary focuses on the January 2017 International Bhagavata Purana Conference held in Chennai, India, where prominent Bhagavata scholars assembled to discuss this Sanskrit classic.
Here we explore the ancient and contemporary life of this multi-faceted work with the documentary’s host, Dr. Kenneth Valpey, co-director (with Prof. Ravi M. Gupta) of the Bhagavata Purana Research Project of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies.
The scholars who took part in this feature documentary are:
Prof. Graham M. Schweig, Christopher Newport University, Virginia
Prof. Nanditha Krishna, Writer and Historian, C.P. Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation, Chennai
Prof. Ravi M. Gupta, Charles Redd Professor of Religious Studies, Utah State University
Prof. John Stratton Hawley, Barnard College, Columbia University, New York
Hanumatpresaka Swami, Founder and General Secretary of North American Institute for
Oriental and Classical Studies, Peru
Dr. Anand Venkatkrishnan, Assistant Professor, History of Religions, The University of
Chicago
Prof. Barbara Holdrege, Department of Religious Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara
Shaunaka Rishi Das, Director of Oxford Center for Hindu Studies (OCHS), Oxford UK - ภาพยนตร์และแอนิเมชัน
During a number of sessions, I had the privilege of watching the entire "India's Book of Wisdom: The Bhagavata Purana." The genre is that of an art film - mood and style reveal substance. The "culture of the Bhagavatam" is the hero of this story. We get bits and pieces of it , particularly dance, art, and music, throughout the movie. Philosophy mostly sits in the background while sentiments of bhakti take center stage. The approach of the female director is studied, deliberate, methodical, and revelatory - a gentle, feminine touch that is both confident and reassuring. There are no attempts at dramatic punctuations or three act structures. This is a path of discovery for both the host and audience. There is not much pretense in Krishna Ksetra Swami's role as the inquiring host. His humble nature immediately puts the viewer at ease, and he is a credible ally in a mutual journey despite the fact that we know that he knows where this is all going. Actually, I wasn't sure at times where the wandering was leading. It picks up speed as it proceeds and finally crescendos in the final twenty minutes to a predictable, yet satisfying, conclusion. We get the transcendental logic in bits and pieces which complete the puzzle as the theme progresses. Krishna is seen increasingly as the source of the light of the Bhagavat - as it should be. What binds this patchwork of cultural mileux's together is a superb score by Kai Engel. He provides the waves upon which we undulate and move toward the shore. The director, Inci Mutlu, has obviously understood not only the profundity of the Srimad Bhagavatam, but it's potential to liberate the soul. Main cinematographer, Filip Gour, has a sensitive and creative eye that takes its time to ponder, reflect, and contemplate. The entire presentation is a meditation that can elevate and inspire. Thanks to all involved; they should be very gratified with the result.
YS, Nrsimhananda das
Thank you, Nrsimhananda das. Knowing of your own professional involvement in filmmaking, we cherish your encouraging words, based on attentive engagement with the film. We just hope that this film presentation will serve to call more attention to and interest in reading the Srimad Bhagavatam! Kenneth R.Valpey
The fact that this wonderful documentary is offered to the public as a free service is a powerful testament to the nature of Krishna bhakti. The river of transcendent transformation and spiritual love runs swift and deep throughout the entire presentation. The heart cannot help but be touched and the intelligence be piqued by such a documentary saturated by devotion. Krishna as the Supreme Personality is infinitely more accessible through the realizations and demonstrations of bhakti by the host and all of the contributors.
Dear Nrsimhananda Das,
Thank you so much for your heartfelt message that deeply touched us. I am inci Mutlu, the director of the movie. Dr. Kenneth Valpey, read your message as well and he personally wrote me that you are also movie producer.
Yes, that’s correct, I am touched by the fact that you’ve noticed that we didn’t try to sell or rent the movie in dvd format or online. And to not to loose time to bring the documentary to a wider audience, we also didn’t apply to any festival or try to get this sort of recognition from the industry. After the post-production we immediately published and presented the movie to the public as a service.
The documentary is been made with almost no budget. Contributors are volunteers and just for the kickstart we get some donations from friends and students of Dr. Valpey who believed in the project for the basic travel, equipment, operator and hotel expenses.
We are very grateful for your kind message which translates our feelings into words during the process of the movie making. I wish you all the best in your upcoming project. With kind regards,--inci mutlu
Thank you for the comment and to the director for the reply that explains where this is coming from! 🙏
krishna s love is always availble to devotees
We are saying mythology
But the west is actually trying to eternally connect with the bhagavatam
Thanks for the wonderful documentary 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much for taking your time and writing here. Thank you for watching, we are happy to serve that way.
only fools and demons call it mythology
So nice to see a documentary on the Bhagavatam!
Thank you so much.
കൃഷ്ണ... The Almighty Bhagavan
Hare krishna
Bhagavata means BHA means Bhakti (Devotion) GA means Jnaana (knowledge)VA means Vairaagya ( Renunciation) TA means Tatwa means (God's element).This is BHAGVATA to know about supreme power of God's theory.
wao!
Thank you so much, this documentary is Vaikuntha itself, everyone who spoke or was filmed were all original devotees of lord krishna , iam so grat3ful right now , eyes red with overflowing teardrops. I went totally ecstatic when the cutie baby girl recited the bagavatm in flawless Sanskrit. Hare krishna to infinity. The Absolute Truth. 🙏♨
I agree, the movie itself is like a touch of Krishna, Himself, while editing can't tell you enough how much tears overflowed...
So much to absorb, whether one is Hindu or not. Thank you so much. I really want to integrate Bhagavatam to my life and practice.
Thank you for your comment. Yes, Bhagavata Purana consists of 18.000 verses. Although The Bhagavata Purana is the basis of Hinduism, the book is not belong to one religion or sect. The Bhagavata Purana is for the humanity and belong to the world literature. The poetry, philosophy and the teachings could be adopted by anyone. If you are interested in academic level you may want to check the website of The Bhagavata Purana Project at www.bhagavatapurana.org for more information. We wish you all the best and thank you for watching our documentary.
❤Beautiful presentstion of Sanatana Dharma (Hindu religion) through Bhagavata Purana!❤
Hare Krsna!!!!, Thanks a lot
Most welcome!
What a refreshing angle to look at the Bhāgavatam - as a source of inspiration to so many spiritual and artistic pursuits. Though in close touch with the Bhāgavatam for the last 20 years, after watching the film I'm inspired to dive into it yet again and discover more and more of its hidden treasure. Thanks to the creators of this wonderful documentary, and especially to Dr.Kenneth Valpey for being such a wonderful guide.
Thank you so much for your kind words and taking your precious time to write nice comments here. We are grateful and happy that this documentary gave you inspiration for your projects. You may also check the website of the Bhagavata Purana Research Project at www.bhagavatapurana.org to discover more books about the Bhagavata Purana. We wish you all the best in your journey and you are always welcome to ask questions here in this platform and we can connect you with Dr.Kenneth Valpey.
Hare Krishna 🙏 I've no words to praise your wonderful research. Feeling overwhelmed. May Krishna give you more power to serve more.
Thank you so much for your nice and supportive message.
Hermoso, gracias por compartirlo.
Gracias por ver. Estamos felices de servir.
Thank you 😊 i love ❤️ you Srimad Bhagavatam !! I have seen previous videos and this is extremely beautiful compilation! My obeisances 🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️
Thank you for watching the interviews and the documentary.
I am very excited to share my experiences during and after listening to this teachings. The whole team involved spread pure love care joy. How can this teachings reach my country & schools. I willing to a volunteer in spreading truth. Thank you for sharing ❤❤❤.
Simply wonderfull!
Thank you very much. We are happy to serve.
When I saw the trailer months ago I got very excited to see a documentary about this wonderful book but I was not too expectant due the pandemics and soon I forgot about it. So days ago I had the sudden and inexplicable desire of searching for it on youtube and became very surprised and glad to see the full version already posted. Thank you very much!!!
Thank you to you for watching and thank you for taking your time and writing here. I hope you enjoyed the movie.
Thank you for this fantastic and informative documentary. I’m very grateful to have had the chance to see it.
Hare Krishna🙏🙏🙏
Completely fascinating, captivating. Blessed by this flabbergasting production on Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. Thanks to all of the team that made it possible and may many others like this be launched often.
Lots of love from india
Hare Krsna dear Inci, what an incredible project and service to truly help and support every single soul rise above their limited and imprisoning identity as these temporary bodies to understand they are something much much greater, an eternal soul that has an eternal spiritual body that belongs in a community of pure spiritual beings known as the spiritual world, home! Thank you so much for aiding our journey back home, back to pure happiness, pure relationships with both God and other souls. :) :)
Thank you so much for your sincere and kind comment.
Dear Inci, dear soul to write a few words is easy but to do what you have done is the real manifestation of love. To move from cheap words or ideas into action that really touches, influences and helps conditioned souls is the greatest service and greatest example for all conscious beings. Thank you Thank you dear Inci for manifesting your love for us and God, Krsna. Hare Krsna :)
All the glories are for our teachers, for our masters, for our acharyas. We are only little followers. Thank you for your merciful blessings. Please kindly keep us in your prayers.
thank you for making this 😊
Excellent documentary.
Ramayana over 7000 B.c years old. Gita over ❤5000years old🎉😊
Indus Valley civilisation is now gone to 8000 b.c..
This is a fascinating documentary. Thank you.
Nicely done video! Perhaps consider a future documentary on Shiva Purana? Or might anyone know of a Shiva Purana documentary to recommend? Again, very nicely done!
Thank you for your kind encouragement. If and when the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies* develops a program in Shaiva Studies, it could very well happen that such a documentary could be made. *see the OCHS website for its current research projects: www.ochs.org.uk
Muy hermosa documental.
Hare Krishna ❤️❤️🚩
Thank you!
Hare Krsna ! Thank you so much it's amazing 😍
Glad you liked it
Hare Krishna. Very nicely done. Thank you so much
Thank you very much for your comment. We are glad that you like it.
Enjoyed every minute of this enlightening documental. Thank you to all the person's behind this wonderful video
Thank you for your kind message and thank you for watching. We are happy to serve you.
Beautiful documentary
Many thanks!
What an incredible gift , this documentary is
Thank you for watching.
priceless indeed
Muchas gracias, hermoso trabajo
Thank you very much.
Thank you so much for amazing video and research!!!
Thank you very much. It took 4 years to complete all the documentary and sub-movies. You can view the uncut version of the each interview of the documentary here in this channel.
Lovely. Well done to all involved.
Dear Krishna Dharma, Thank you so much for your kind appreciation.
Hare Krishna, It's really very nice!
Many many thanks.
Words cannot express my joy watching this documentary. Every word of the Bhagavatam came flooding back to me and filling me with love for God! Thank you for this timeless and valuable presentation! Hare Krishna!
Thank you so much for your kind, sincere and heartfelt comment.
@@BhagavataPuranaResearchProject
I’m so blessed to have found Krishna later in life, in a western culture, because Krishna has become a supreme gift, a true savior! Like He travelled all the way to rescue me and my family! Jai Srila Prabhupada thank you for giving us love of Krishna!
Thank you so much. You may also like this interview of Dr.Kenneth Valpey with Prof.Graham Schweig. th-cam.com/video/mm1OU0ZQeUA/w-d-xo.html
Hari bol
Hare Krishna
Thank you.
Wonderful presentation! 😊
Thank you so much.
😊🙏🏼❤️
Amazing documentary
Thank you!
Very informative and well-made documentary, I hope to see more documentaries like these from the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, maybe on Bhagavad Gītā next!
Thank you so much for your kind comment. Well, let's hope that it will be done in the future. Here is the website of Bhagavata Purana Reserach project: www.bhagavatapurana.org
@@BhagavataPuranaResearchProject Thank you, you too resides in Vaikuntha. Enjoy, hare krishna.
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It is divine elixir.
Thank you for your kind comment.
yes, it is.
Dwarka was created on the sea shore of Gujarat State, India
Where can one find a copy of the version of The Bhagavata Purana featured in this documentary? It has such beautiful imagery.
Yes, indeed. Thank you for your question. The Bhagavata Purana featured in this documentary is Srimad Bhagavatam - BBT ( Bhaktivedanta Book Trust) with the purport of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Srila Prabhupada and you can find here: bbt.org/books. The Bhagavatam set consists of 18 Volumes, Cantos 1-12. In each book there are many art works related with the topics. The art book which contains selected paintings from Srimad Bhagavatam is also featured in this documentary mainly and the name is "Krishna Art" by BBT, A3 size book with high printing quality which you can also find online.
@@BhagavataPuranaResearchProject Thank you!
Please How can I buy Srimad Bhagavstam (book) and start reading ? I Live in Portugal.🙏🏼
Thank you for your question. From blservices.com/ you can purchase Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1-12 with the translation and purport of A.C.Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada of Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT). Also you may purchase Bhagavata Purana: Selected Readings from Colombia University Press. I hope this may help. cup.columbia.edu/search-results?keyword=selected+readings+bhagavata+purana
Beautiful documentary. What is that song around 28:00- 30:00? What is the name of the group? Hare Krishna
Swagatham Krishna / You can find the song in Indian Raga TH-cam Channel. I hope this helps.
Dear ones, at the moment I am a student of a course on the Uddhava Gita, I would like to acquire some of these images that were inserted throughout the documentary. Would it be possible to have access to these images?
yes, sure it is possible. In order to learn the code of the images that you would like to use, you may go to this website: files.krishna.com/cgi-bin/ImageFolio42/imageFolio.cgi?direct=Krishna_Conscious_Paintings Then, you may ask permission from BBT(Bhaktivedanta Book Trust) to use the images by mentioning their codes. In order to do that you should fill and send the bbt form to ask permission from here: www.bbti.org/general_permissions.html. They can also send you the jpg images that you need. I hope this will help. If not, you can contact me later from devothema@gmail.com
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Great video! Does anyone know the name of the book that the pictures come from?
Srimad Bhagavatam published by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT)
@@krishnastock Thank you so much!
I posted this same question on the trailer for this documentary. My question is, can anyone recommend a complete English translation of Bhagavat Purana that is not published by ISKCON? I appreciate all suggestions.
Thank you 🙏
There is a recent complete translation of the Bhagavata Purana verses only, no commentary by Bibek Debroy, published by Penguin-India, in three volumes. I hope this will help.
@@BhagavataPuranaResearchProject thank you very much for your reply and for your suggestion. Also, great job on a great documentary!
I’ve recently discovered a complete translation by Swami Tapasyananda, published by the RamaKrishna Society. From what I’ve gathered, it’s a 4 volume set with Sanskrit, English translation, and commentary. I have more research to do and so I will definitely check out your recommendation as well.
Thank you again for your reply 🙏
@@Atomic419 Thank you for your kind comments. We also would like to note here that the Bhagavata Purana that we recommed is the Srimad Bhagavatam with the translation and purport of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Srila Prabhupada. Please kindly don't forget to visit us at www.bhagavatapurana.org, the website of Bhagavata Purana Research Project of Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies where you can read many publications by academicians and you may find recommended books about the scripture. We wish you all the best in your journey. Thank you again.
@@Atomic419 Hare Krishna. Why do you not want to read ISKCON book written by Srila Prabhupada? If you want to read about Sri Krishna you must read from the best devotee of Sri Krishna. This is simple sense. ISKCON devotees are addicted to Sri Krishna and only they can best speak of Sri Krishna. I am writing this because your comments are confusing!!
@@ishtadevdamodardashk5558 thank you for your comment. I have read many ISKCON books written by Bhaktivedanta Swami including his translation of Bhagavad Gita and first Canto of Srimad Bhagavatam. I have also studied Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, and Brahma Sutras with commentaries from different swami's representing different sampradayas.
With that said, and to be honest and as polite as possible, I will just say that Bhaktivedanta Swami is great if you are a Hare Krsna, or if you interpret all scripture literally and fundamentally as ISKCON does. However, if you are not a Hare Krsna, or if you are not a religious fundamentalist, his commentaries are extremely problematic. That's probably the most polite way I can respond.
I hope that answers your question. Thank you again for your comment.
I am Like Number 999
I just want to be
Puruna is actually a slavic god by the name Perun. And sanskrit is an old Russian dialect still spoken in some places in Siberia.
Sanskrit vs. Russian:
etat (this)=etat
tat (that)=tot
vam (your)=vam
kada (when)=kagda
matr (mother)=mat, matri
bhratr(brother)=brat
sheeva(organism)=shiva(alive)
sthana (region)=strana
agni (god of fire) =agni (fires)
moksha = mokosh
Lada= Lada
Baghavan= Bogh
Svet (bright) = svet (bright, light)
sama(self)=sama
asthi (bones)=kosthi
sneha (snow)=snega
dhuma (smoke)=dhim
ukshana(Ox)=Oxanna(name)
vrk(wolf)=volk
madhu(honey)=med
sharkara(sugar)=sahara
dvaara (door)=dver
smayate (laughing)=smiyat
mriyate (to die) umriyet
plavate (to swim)=plavat
deti (children)=deti
only a small selection of over 1000 similarities. Considering the fact how much modern Russian has changed till today this is astonishing.
Antun Mihanović when working on the Latin-Greek-Sanskrit dictionary for the Vatican found over 3000 words with identical roots
no one mentions this, but it's interesting that second in other Manu who taught mankind how to make clothes was called Swarochisha Manu just like the old Slavic pagan god Svarožić
unfortunately by baptizing the population it was all declared a heresy
You’re have such an ignorant colonial mindset. It was THEM who gave us linguistics and religion. Even the Greeks took words from them and you claim India is derived from Russia? That’s the dumbest thing i heard
@@alexanderhansen3232 shut ur stinkhole. Facts don’t know inclusiveness 🤦🏼♀️. Stop calling people a racist or colonialist because you don’t like truth
@@mindblowing3202 May I say that your monumental lack of understanding is disturbing but, by all means, enjoy your "truth".
@@jivadaya6439 no you may not say, because your inferiority complexes don’t matter to me.
The Gita is wisdom. This was just some Mormon writing and copying Hercules stories
U don’t know shit buddy
Beautiful!!! 😘
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