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A. “Adbhut Yogi Gorakhnath Katha Kavya” Mahakavya Composed by Dr Yatendra Sharma
- Review by Amar Ujala
Book accepted for review. Publication awaited.
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Subject: Book Review Request: Adbhut Yogi Gorakhnath Katha Kavya – A New Hindi Poetry Book by NRI Author Dr Yatendra Sharma
नमस्कार…
‘अद्भुत योगी गोरखनाथ कथा काव्य’ की समीक्षा अमर उजाला में जल्द ही प्रकाशित होगी।
संपादक के अभिवादन के साथ,
देव प्रकाश चौधरी
ENGLISH TRANSLATION
Namaskar.
A review of ‘Adbhut Yogi Gorakhnath Katha Kavya’ will be published soon in Amar Ujala.
With the editor’s regards,
Dev Prakash Chaudhary
- Review Message by His Holiness His Excellency Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, India, Shri Yogi Aditynath, Mahant of Gorakh Peth. The The review is published as ‘Review Message’ in the above book.
The verification may be obtained directly from the office of the Chief Minster of Uttar Pradesh, India, citing reference number and date as following.
Reference No: Patra Sankya 293/PS/CM/2026; Date 13 July 2026.
HH Param Poojya Yogi Adityanath, Mahant of Gorakhpeeth and Chief Minister of UP State, India, an expert on Yogi Gorakhnath and Nath Panth writes:
आज जब विश्व भारतीय ज्ञान परम्परा और योग-दर्शन की ओर नवीन आशा के साथ देख रहा है, तब महायोगी गुरु श्री गोरखनाथ जी के जीवन एवं दर्शन पर आधारित ऐसे ग्रंथों का प्रकाशन अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण है। यह केवल एक साहित्यिक कृति नहीं, अपितु हमारी सांस्कृतिक स्मृति, आध्यात्मिक विरासत और सनातन जीवन-मूल्यों को भावी पीढ़ियों तक पहुंचाने का एक सार्थक सेतु है।
यह प्रशंसनीय है कि सुदूर विदेश की धरती पर रहकर श्री राम कथा संस्थान, पर्थ (ऑस्ट्रेलिया) भारतीय संस्कृति, सनातन धर्म, हिंदी भाषा और आध्यात्मिक साहित्य के प्रचार-प्रसार का कार्य कर रहा है। यह प्रयास विश्वभर में भारतीय संस्कृति के प्रति श्रद्धा, आत्मीयता और जागरूकता को सुदृढ़ करने का महत्वपूर्ण माध्यम है।
मुझे विश्वास है की ‘अद्भुत गोरखनाथ कथा काव्य‘ श्रद्धालुओं, शोधकर्ताओं, विद्यार्थियों तथा सामान्य पाठकों के लिए सामान रूप से प्रेरणास्पद सिद्ध होगा। यह ग्रन्थ महायोगी गुरु श्री गोरखनाथ जी के दिव्य व्यक्तित्व एवं उनके शाश्वत सन्देश को जन-जन तक पहुंचाते हुए नाथ परम्परा की गौरवशाली विरासत के संरक्षण और संवर्धन में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाएगा।
मैं पुनः इस पुण्य प्रकाशन के लिए डॉ यतेंद्र शर्मा जी, श्री राम कथा संस्थान, पर्थ (ऑस्ट्रेलिया) तथा इस कार्य से जुड़े सभी सहयोगियों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं देता हूँ। महायोगी गुरु श्री गोरखनाथ जी की असीम कृपा से यह ग्रन्थ व्यापक जनस्वीकृति प्राप्त करे, जनमानस में आध्यात्मिक चेतना का आलोक प्रसारित करे।
मेरी हार्दिक शुभ कामनाएं!
हस्ताक्षर
(योगी आदित्यनाथ)
ENGLISH TRANSLATION
Today, as the world looks to the Indian tradition of knowledge and the philosophy of Yoga with renewed hope, the publication of such texts based on the life and philosophy of Mahayogi Guru Shri Gorakhnath Ji is of utmost importance. This is not merely a literary work, but a meaningful bridge for transmitting our cultural memory, spiritual heritage, and eternal life values to future generations.
It is commendable that the Shri Ram Katha Sansthan, Perth (Australia), is working to promote Indian culture, Sanatan Dharma, the Hindi language, and spiritual literature from a distant foreign land. This effort is an important medium for strengthening reverence, affection, and awareness for Indian culture worldwide.
I am confident that ‘Adbhut Gorakhnath Katha Kavya’ will prove to be equally inspiring for devotees, researchers, students, and general readers alike. This book will play a significant role in preserving and promoting the glorious heritage of the Nath tradition by conveying the divine personality of Mahayogi Guru Shri Gorakhnath Ji and His eternal message to the masses.
I once again extend my heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Yatendra Sharma Ji, Shri Ram Katha Sansthan, Perth (Australia) for this pious publication. and all the associates involved in this work. May this book, by the immense grace of Mahayogi Guru Shri Gorakhnath Ji, receive widespread public acceptance and spread the light of spiritual consciousness among the people.
My heartfelt best wishes!
Signed
(Yogi Adityanath)
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B. ‘Hindu Festivals – Reasons for Celebration’ Authored by Dr Yatendra Sharma
Reference of the ‘Book Hindu Festivals – Reasons for celebration’ in Wikipedia
- Rama Navami – Wikipedia
The independent editor of Wikipedia writes:
Spiritual Significance
Rama Navami is not only a celebration of the birth of Lord Rama but also holds deep spiritual significance in Hindu tradition. The festival underscores the ideals of dharma (righteousness), devotion, and the pursuit of truth, as exemplified by Rama’s life. According to Dr. Yatendra Sharma, “Rama Navami inspires devotees to reflect on the virtues of Lord Rama and encourages the practice of humility, compassion, and adherence to one’s duties, serving as a reminder to lead a life guided by moral principles.”[29] The observance of Rama Navami, through fasting, recitation of scriptures, and community celebrations, is seen as an opportunity for spiritual renewal and the strengthening of ethical values within society.[30]
- Sharma, Yatendra. Hindu Festivals. GIRI, 2024. ISBN 9788179509593.
- Sharma, Yatendra. Hindu Festivals. GIRI, 2024. ISBN 9788179509593.
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- Chandraghanta – Wikipedia
The independent editor of Wikipedia writes:
Wedding to Shiva
Long ago, after her deep penance, Parvati was finally to be married to Shiva. The great day arrived, and Shiva came with his wedding procession. But his appearance was unlike any groom anyone had ever seen. His body was smeared with ash, snakes coiled around his neck, a garland of skulls rested on him, and he rode upon his mighty bull, Nandi. Behind him followed a strange company—ghosts, spirits, ascetics, and ganas, all howling and dancing wildly. The members of Parvati’s family were terrified. The joyous wedding atmosphere turned into fear and confusion.
Seeing this, Parvati smiled calmly. She understood that to protect her family’s honor and to bring balance to Shiva’s wild form, she needed to show her own divine strength. At that moment, she transformed into Chandraghanta. She appeared radiant, riding on a lion, her ten hands holding weapons of power—trident, sword, bow, arrow, mace, lotus, and more. Upon her forehead shone a crescent moon shaped like a bell, from which she got her name, Chandraghanta.
As she approached Shiva with this form, he attempted to pacify her, requesting her to return to her true form. She obliged, and in turn asked him to assume his own benevolent form. Their wedding then commenced with great pomp.[3]
- Sharma, Dr Yatendra (2025-06-04). Hindu Festivals. Giri Trading Agency Private Limited. p. 189. ISBN 978-81-7950-959-3.
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C. “Vivek Chudamani Hindi Bhakti Kavya’ Composed By Dr Yatendra Sharma
- Review of the book by Professor Dr Pushpa Rani, Kurukshetra University, India. The review is published as ‘Foreword’ of the above book.
Professor Dr Pushpa Rani, Chairperson Hindi Department, Kurukshetra University (An expert in Sanatan Philosophy) writes:
आदि शंकराचार्य द्वारा स्थापित यही आत्मसाक्षात्कार का मार्ग है जिससे अविद्या निवृत्ति स्वत: हो जाती है । आचार्य शंकराचार्य ने इसे सुलभ बनाने के लिए संस्कृत भाषा में ‘विवेकचूड़ामणि’ ग्रंथ का प्रणयन किया जो अद्वैत वेदांत का अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण ग्रंथ है।
डॉ यतेन्द्र शर्मा जी ने ‘विवेकचूड़ामणि’ ग्रंथ का गवेषणात्मक अध्ययन किया है तथा इसे सर्वजन सुलभ बनाने के लिए अत्यंत सरल रूप में प्रस्तुत किया है जो अत्यंत लाभदायक सिद्ध होगा। अपने समय में आचार्य शंकर जी की भी यही दृष्टि रही होगी परन्तु संस्कृत भाषा के लोक व्यवहार में कम व्यवहार एवं कम लोकप्रिय होने से यह कठिनाई उत्पन्न हुई जो मूल ग्रंथ को क्लिष्ट बना देती है तथा आमजन की समझ से यह दूर हो जाता है। डॉ यतेन्द्र शर्मा जी ने सरल हिन्दी में उन श्लोकों का अर्थ करने के साथ ही उन्हें हिन्दी पद्य रूप में भी रूपांतरित किया है जो निश्चय ही महान कार्य है और इस दृष्टि से तत्वज्ञान के आमजन तक प्रसार में इनकी भूमिका अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण हो जाती है। विद्वान लेखक ने इस ग्रंथ के कठिन विषयों को भी सरलता से प्रस्तुत करके इसे जन सुलभ बना दिया है। भारतीय दर्शन के सिरमौर , अद्वैत वेदांत के सार को वैश्विक क्षितिज पर प्रसार एवं लोक व्यवहार की दृष्टि से यह अत्यंत उपयोगी सिद्ध होगा। मुझे विश्वास है कि इससे प्रेरित होकर भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा के मौलिक वेदों, ग्रंथों, उपनिषदों, पुराणों एवं ज्योतिष वैदिक गणित आदि का भी लोकभाषा में अनुवाद एवं प्रसार बढ़ेगा जो पूरे विश्व के लिए कल्याणकारी एवं शांति स्थापित करने में सहायक होगा।
प्रोफ़ेसर डॉ पुष्पा रानी, प्रोफ़ेसर एवं अध्यक्ष, हिन्दी – विभाग, कुरुक्षेत्र विश्वविद्यालय, कुरुक्षेत्र
मो. 9896206889
ईमेल : pushpa33966@gmail.com
ENGLISH TRANSLATION
This is the path of self-realization established by Adi Shankaracharya, through which ignorance naturally recedes. To make it accessible, Acharya Shankaracharya composed the Sanskrit treatise “Vivekacūḍāmaṇi,” which is an extremely important work of Advaita Vedanta.
Dr. Yatendra Sharma has conducted a research-based study of the “Vivekacūḍāmṇi” and presented it in an extremely simple form to make it accessible to everyone, which will prove highly beneficial. This must have been the same vision of Adi Shankaracharya in his time, but the difficulty arises from the limited use and popularity of Sanskrit in everyday life, which makes the original text complex and beyond the understanding of the general public. Dr. Yatendra Sharma has translated those verses into simple Hindi which is certainly a great work. From this perspective, his role in spreading knowledge of philosophy to the general public becomes extremely important. The learned author has made this work accessible to the public by presenting even its difficult topics with simplicity. This will prove extremely useful for spreading the essence of Advaita Vedanta, the foremost of Indian philosophies, on the global horizon and for practical application. I am confident that, inspired by this, the translation and dissemination of the original Vedas, scriptures, Upanishads, Puranas, and Vedic astrology and mathematics of the Indian tradition into vernacular languages will also increase, which will be beneficial for the welfare of the entire world and help establish peace.
Professor Dr. Pushpa Rani, Professor and Head, Hindi Department, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
Mob. 9896206889; Email: pushpa33966@gmail.com
The review may be downloaded from the following link.
D. Shrimadbhagwadgita Hindi Bhakti Kavya Composed by Dr Yatendra Sharma
- Review of the book by Professor Vijay Mishra, Murdoch University, Western Australia. The review may be downloaded from the following link.
Professor Vijay Mishra of Murdoch University, Western Australia, an expert in Hindu tradition and culture, writes:
Thank you so much for you edition of the Bhagavadgita. A tremendous achievement, replete with translations of shlokas into Chhands.
The work is an admirable labour of love and dedication and indicates the kind of work that can be done with single-minded dedication and, even, personal sacrifice.
I have listened to people discussing the Gita along the lines of your commentary but no one has actually transformed their verbal commentaries into a written text. Indeed, the one commentary that Hindus in Perth use for their Gita discourses (bhashans) is Chidbhavananda’s 1,000-page long commentary on the Gita but reading your work Chidbhavananda’s commentary fades into insignificance.
Of course, as a colonial with training in the tradition of the European Enlightenment (and someone for whom manak Hindi is not a mother tongue), I may have written about and interpreted the Gita differently (see my Devotional Poetics and the Indian Sublime, New York, 1998) but this statement of scholarly difference should not in any way detract from your remarkable achievement.
With much affection and respect
Vijay C Mishra MA (Sydney), PhD (ANU), DPhil (Oxford), FAHA
Emeritus Professor of English and Comparative Literature
Creative Media, Arts and Design
College of Arts, Business, Law and Social Sciences
Murdoch University
02 February 2026
The review may be downloaded from the following link.
E. Interview of Dr Yatendra Sharma by Magazine ‘Bharat Bharati’ published by Hindi Samaj of Western Australia in 2021. This is the only and highly reputed magazine published in Hindi annually by Hindi Samaj of Western Australia (HSWA).
Direct link from Hindi Samaj of Western Australia (HSWA) website to download above interview:
https://hindisamajwa.org/bharat-bharti/
Click Bharat Bharati Magazine Year 2021
The interview can also be downloaded from the following link.
F. Press Release by Consulate General of India Perth to Launch Books Authored by Dr Yatendra Sharma on 14 Jan 2022.
Press Release can also be downloaded from the following link.
https://shriramkatha.org/felicitations-honors-awards/cgi-booklets-launch-january-14-2022/
The books launched by acting Consul General of India Perth Shri Naresh Sharma were:
- कुछ संक्षिप्त सनातन कथाएं – पञ्च कन्याएं, महर्षि गौतम, महर्षि विश्वामित्र (पौराणिक कथाओं पर आधारित)
This book was first launched on 14th January 2022 by CGI Perth, and then relaunched by Shri Ram Katha Sansthan in 2024 with few changes. Both versions in PDF.
This book may be downloaded from the following link.
https://shriramkatha.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/कुछ-संक्षिप्त-सनातन-कथाएं-compressed.pdf
- STORIES OF FIVE GREAT SANATAN SAINTS: Swami Chinmayananada, Narsi Bhagat, Samarth Swami Ramdas, Saint Raidas and Saint Samrat Agrasen (Based on Sanatan Stories).
This book was first launched on 14th January 2022 by CGI Perth in PDF form and then by Guri Publications in 2026 as Hard Copy version. Link for Giri Publicationsto obtain hard copy is as following:
This book may be downloaded from the following link in PDF version.
G. Consulate General of India, Perth, HINDI KAVYA SANDHYA PROGRAMME 16th November 2023
HE Shri Amarjit Singh Takhi facilitating Dr Yatendra Sharma for his contribution to Hindi Literature.
The Press Release can also be downloaded from the following link.
H. Dr Yatendra Sharma Chief Speaker on celebration of 524th birth anniversary of Bhagat Sain (Bhagat Sain Ji) in Perth organised by Consul General of India in Perth, Mr. Amarjeet Singh Takhi, and Shri Ram Kaztha Sansrthan on 5thg May 2024. CGI launched book authored by Dr Yatendra Sharma, Shri Lalita Sahstranam Stotram Hindi.
The commemorative article documenting the event was published digitally by Australia India News on Issuu. [1, 2]
Event Download Link of Newspaper Australia India News on ISSUU:
https://issuu.com/indiannewsqueensland/docs/indian-news_3_4_/23?e=23&o=1
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I. Press Release by Consulate General of India Perth June 2026 to Launch Books Authored by Dr Yatendra Sharma on Gita Jayanti 2025. The book launched by Consul General of India Perth Sushri Kajari Biswas was ‘Shrimadbhgwadgita Hindi Bhakti Kavya’. The Press Release can be downloaded from the following link.
https://cgiperth.gov.in/speech?id=ZdPwb
The Press Release can also be downloaded from the following link.
This book is available from Giri Publications from the following link to obtain Hard Copy version.
This book may be downloaded from the following link in PDF version.
J. Felicitation by Federation of Indian Associations of Western Australia on 26 January 2025. The Citation can be downloaded from the following link.
Felicitation cites:
Dr Sharma developed an interest in reading, listening, and narrating religious scriptures since his childhood. He memorised several Hindu Sanskrit scriptures such as Kaumudi at an age of 6. Though now retired from his professional career as a metallurgist having a PhD in Chemical Technology from the Technical University of Graz, Austria, he served the mining and mineral industry of Western Australia for more than three decades. In 2016, he founded a Vaishnav religious organisation ‘Shri Ram Katha Sansthan’ based on the teachings of Shri Raamanandi Sampraday. Shri Ram Katha Sansthan is a non-discriminatory to any religion, caste, sex and social status of the devotees. Its main principle is, ‘Hari Ko Bhaje, So Hari Ko Hoi’, the one who worships the Lord, is dear to the Lord. Shri Sansthan believes that the worship of the Lord with pure heart and unselfish attitude is very dear to the Lord. All the devotees of the Lord are brothers and sisters.
Dr Sharma and this Sansthan have been active in promoting Hindu Sanatan culture. He has authored and published more than 30 books/ booklets on Sanatan Dharma. Recently he composed a Mahakavya ‘Shrimadbhagwadgita Hindi Bhakti Kaavy’ translating in Hindi poetry all 700 Shloks of Shrimadbhagwadgita. This book is blessed by HH Shrengari Shankaracharya Ji, RSS Pramukh Shri Mohan Bhagwat Ji and several other Mathadheesh and political figures in India. He has composed several Mahaakaavys few names to mention, ‘Adbhut Sita Charit Manas’, ‘Vivek Chunamani’ ‘Jagannath Mahatmaya’ etc.
FIAWA honours him with ‘Senior WA Citizen of the Year2025’.
Eipe Chundamannil, President
For Enquiries Contact
Atul Garg JP OAM, FIAWA
Email: atulgarg@iprimus.com.au
Mobile: + 61 421 456 200
26th January 2025
This felicitation may be downloaded from the following link.
K. Felicitation by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on 1 March 2026. The citation can be downloaded from the following link.
Felicitation cites:
We deeply appreciate your dedication to making the wisdom of Hindu Dharma accessible to all. Through your tireless study and thoughtful writings, you have distilled profound spiritual teachings into books that are easy to read, understand, and apply in daily life. Your work is especially valuable for those who, due to life’s commitments or lack of access to traditional learning, may have missed the opportunity to explore our rich spiritual heritage. By bringing the essence of our scriptures within reach, you are performing a noble service to the community and helping preserve these timeless teachings for future generations. You deserve our heartfelt gratitude and admiration. We facilitate you for your achievements.
Praveena Mittal
President, Vishwa Hindu Parishad Western Australia and Convenor, HOTA
Email: praveena.mittal@vhp.org.au
Mobile: +61 423 084 641
1 March 2026
This felicitation may be downloaded from the following link.
https://shriramkatha.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/VHP-Facilitation-Dr-Yatendra-sharma-01032026.pdf
L. Indian Society of Western Australia (ISWA) Support Letter. The letter can be downloaded from the following link.
The letter of felicitation states:
The Indian Society of Western Australia (ISWA), an umbrella body of Indian Associations and diaspora Indian community acknowledges the devotional Hindi literature work by Dr Yatendra Sharma, which is in the form of composed devotional poetry and authored as spiritual books. Through his various moving devotional poetry books, translations of Sanskrit Sanatan scriptures into simple Hindi poetry, and captivating spiritual stories, Dr Yatendra Sharma bridges the ancient wisdom of Sanatan Dharma (Hinduism) with the hearts of the modern diaspora.
His verses and narratives educate, inspire, and anchor our Sanatan Hindu community to our cultural roots. His writings capture the essence of Bhakti (devotion) ensuring that the beauty of the Hindi language continues to thrive far from India’s shores. He co-founded a religious organisation namely, Shri Ram Katha Sansthan Inc, based on the principles of Vaishnav Ramanandi Sampraday.
Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Best regards,
Dr Divya Sharma
President
Email: president@iswa-perth.org
This letter of felicitation may be downloaded from the following link.
https://shriramkatha.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ISWA-Support-Letter-Yatendra-Sharma-17072026.pdf