The divine wisdom that Bhaiya Shri Nandkishore Sharda received by taking Jagatjanani Maa as his guru — set down, at Maa's command, in this nectar-like book for the guidance of humanity.
The divine wisdom that Bhaiya Shri Nandkishore Sharda acquired over a lifetime, having taken Jagatjanani Maa as his guru, began to be set down from May 2002 — as part of the divine mission of Jagatjanani Maa and Babuji — as the divine book The Wonderful World After Death. How Bhaiyaji came to receive this knowledge — the whole journey of sadhana — read here →
Though the book's formal writing began only in May 2002, once Maa gave her command, Bhaiyaji's own reflection on this subject had been unfolding for years before that. Whenever he found a quiet moment, he would turn to speaking of it — it was, in a sense, the very centre of his entire spiritual sadhana.
Bhaiyaji had this book set down while seated beneath a tree near the Bhootnath temple. He and Madhu Maa would go there; Bhaiyaji would fall into deep meditation and his contact with the world of consciousness would open. He would then speak in a continuous flow, which Madhu Maa wrote down. At that time his face would take on a divine radiance.
In this book, Adhyatmyogi Shri Nandkishore Sharda presents the divine wisdom he received by taking Maa Tripurasundari as his guru, together with his own experiences, from a scientific point of view. It explains as a whole such subjects as the structure of the cosmos, the origin of creation, nature, the making of the divine realms, the existence of God, the purpose of human life and the power of consciousness.
Many books have been written on science and spirituality, but their authors have generally been either scientists or philosophers. Bhaiyaji was among the rare authors whose thinking was grounded in science while he was himself a philosopher of the highest order — one who, by Maa's grace, directly experienced the divine realms.
The idea of brahma-particles, of the physical and the conscious body, the realms of the gods, the existence of divine messengers and many mysteries of the world of consciousness are also brought to light. This knowledge awakens in a person a firm faith and trust in God and in the power of consciousness.
It helps one to see that material comforts are necessary for life, but that the real goal of human life is spiritual progress and the attainment of God.
This divine work of Bhaiyaji is a nectar-like, supernatural gift to humanity. For anyone curious about the mysteries of the cosmos, it is an original work of reference.
What comes after death? On this question, as old as time, Bhaiyaji sought to look beyond the horizon — within the stream of the Indian rishi tradition, of science and of spiritual reflection.
Drawing on the reflection of ancestors, saints and science about death, the question arises: how does a human infant, dependent at birth, come to be a Vivekananda, an Einstein — or a person who turns the other way?
Explaining the basic principles of science in simple language, it discusses the possible locations of the divine realms and the scientific role of spirituality.
From the properties of the basic particles of the physical world and the world of consciousness, and their natural difference, it seeks to establish the supreme God through science.
Explaining the play of nature through the special properties of light, it reflects on the mystery of an object and its reflected image, and on the possibility of Swami Vivekananda's darshan of Maa Kali.
When a person separates from the earth's gravitational pull, what is their state, what do they leave behind on earth, and what is their form? This is what the chapter considers.
Along with the mystery of what lay before the Planck time — the final limit of science — it seeks to explain the process by which the divine realms and the divine conscious bodies are formed.
On the basis of the earlier chapters, the likely questions in a reader's mind are addressed, so that study may turn into reflection and contemplation.
By the end of 2002, the writing of the book based on the divine wisdom Bhaiya Shri Nandkishore Sharda received from Maa was complete. His heartfelt wish was that this knowledge should not stay confined to one book, but reach everyone and turn humanity towards spiritual truth. Carrying this very wish to spread 'joy, and only joy,' he became one with the Eternal on 24 January 2003, the sacred day of Swami Vivekananda Jayanti (Magh Krishna Saptami) — and this book stands as a living memorial to his immortal legacy.
With that purpose he had conceived the Gyan Ganga Mission. After Bhaiyaji left the physical body, Maa Basanti carried the resolve forward and founded the Shri Nandkishore Sharda Gyan Ganga Mission in April 2003. Through this mission the divine book was published in November 2003.
The work of setting down the divine wisdom begins.
Maa Basanti founds the Gyan Ganga Mission.
The book is published and the knowledge begins to reach everyone.
The divine wisdom held in this book has given many lives a new direction, vision and meaning. Through studying it, thousands have sought to understand the purpose of human life, the existence of God and the nature of the power of consciousness.
This knowledge has resolved the doubts and spiritual questions of many seekers. A number of people who doubted the existence of God were, through its effect, turned towards faith, and began to shape their lives to spiritual values.
Considered responses from scholars of the judiciary, universities and the world of education.
“Shri Nandkishore Sharda has undertaken a deep study of the subject alongside his own reflection, and by presenting his thoughts in powerful language, has left an indelible mark on this subject.”
Science has long attempted to answer the unresolved question, 'What lies after death?' — and even before science took up the search, many gifted individuals and sadhus and saints tried to satisfy this human curiosity, yet the human mind has not found full satisfaction. This search continues without pause. Whether the answers given in this regard are the complete truth, or merely point the way towards it, the human mind remains uncertain still.
Alongside the question of what lies after death, Shri Nandkishore Sharda's research in 'The Wonderful World After Death' — addressing complex subjects such as the Black Hole, the creation of the universe, and the existence and abode of God — is an effort that leaves an impression entirely its own. The powerful manner in which Shri Nandkishore Sharda presents this complex subject compels a great deal of reflection.
In his brief lifetime, Shri Nandkishore Sharda also did highly commendable work for the education of girls, with the distinguishing feature that donors' entire principal amounts were kept secure, while a girl's education was funded from the interest income alone. Through this work he earned not only the trust of donors but also laid a firm foundation for the advancement of women. His untimely passing was an irreparable loss, but his colleagues continue this work forward — for which they deserve commendation.
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“However the author of this book who himself was a Sadhak and spiritual thinker besides being a scientist has definitely opened newer vistas of investigations in this subject.”
I have read the book "Wonderful World After Death" several times and appreciate the efforts made in this write-up to throw a new light on this very subtle subject. I had also an opportunity more than once to visit "Mani-Dweep" family and had enlightening dialogue with respected Basantiji. All this has definitely enriched my spiritual levels.
The book "Wonderful World after Death" authored by Shri Nand Kishore, a well known Sadhak and thinker, is an interesting hand book containing a serious scientific insight in Indian Spirituality.
Thus the Indian spirituality believes in continuity of life is "soul" and as such "death" is a non entity. Death only relates to the gross body. However, the ancient life sciences propound the concept of Suksma Sharira... which transmigrates from one gross body to another one after death alongwith the veils of the Karmas and Samskaras of the previous life.
The entire subject seems to be difficult to perceive intellectually... However the author of this book who himself was a Sadhak and spiritual thinker besides being a scientist has definitely opened newer vistas of investigations in this subject.
“Having read this book again and again, I have arrived at the conclusion that the spiritual thoughts Shri Sharda ji has written, drawn from his knowledge after years of contemplation upon Maa, are true.”
I have studied Shri Nandkishore Sharda's book 'The Wonderful World After Death' many times. The book has seven chapters in all. Across these seven chapters, the author describes in detail various aspects of the entire cosmos — the reflections that ancestors, saints and spiritual masters have offered on the cosmos and on the soul after death, as well as everything scientists have discovered about the universe so far.
The spiritual reflections in this book are grounded in the knowledge Shri Nandkishore Sharda ji gained through years of tapasya and deep contemplation upon Maa Tripurasundari. Taking the spiritual knowledge he acquired as his foundation, the author writes in this book that the human being is entirely distinct from all other creatures on earth — the human soul is imperishable and eternal, and is a part of the Divine.
The book also sheds detailed light on every aspect from a scientific point of view. It records that over the past several hundred years, thousands of scientists have carried out extensive research across the universe, making ceaseless efforts to uncover the mysteries of nature.
Having read this book again and again, I have arrived at the conclusion that the spiritual thoughts Shri Sharda ji has written, drawn from his knowledge after years of contemplation upon Maa, are true. For those who have faith in spiritual thought, this book is of great value in deepening their understanding. They should read this book. I found it excellent.
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“This complex yet science-based and deeply thought-provoking work raises many important questions, which are well worth serious reflection.”
'The Wonderful World After Death,' authored by the spiritual figure Shri Nandkishore Ji Sharda and published by the Gyan Ganga Mission, is a mirror to his exceptional genius, and is undoubtedly a work unlike any other. In this work, one can clearly see the culmination of a leading social worker, devoted servant, generous benefactor and tireless, dedicated personality of this age, unfolding into the figure of a spiritual man.
This complex yet science-based and deeply thought-provoking work raises many important questions, which are well worth serious reflection. It gives me great joy to offer my blessing of 'panthe shubham' (may your path be blessed) upon this work, 'The Wonderful World After Death.'
I hope that this work, grounded in his self-practice and personal experience, will inspire the common people, and will encourage those devoted to wisdom and to the discipline of self-study to take up the study of life's deeper and more serious subjects.
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“The book is a must for all searching minds.”
Right from the beginning of human history, man's curiosity has led to various enquiries regarding his own self, nature and the universe. One of the most obscure questions is regarding birth and death... Shri N.K. Sharda has done a wonderful and thought-provoking study of such problems, given expression in his book "Wonderful World After Death", published posthumously.
This book throws light on some of the most perplexing questions... Shri N.K. Sharda started reflecting on spiritual problems from a very early age of 15 years. His life, though short, had a quality and excellence rarely found.
The book is a must for all searching minds. I would also like to congratulate the members of "Manidweep" for continuing with sincerity and dedication, the mission started by Shri N.K. Sharda.
“The synthesis achieved here between philosophy and science is, in itself, a unique experiment.”
The desire to know the mysteries of nature has always existed in mankind. It is true that the profound mysteries of the universe can be experienced only through divine sadhana. These lie beyond language, and so it is impossible to grasp them fully through words. For the benefit of humankind, great souls have always endeavoured to explain these divine experiences in language, as far as it is possible to do so.
Shri Sharda's effort to explain divine experience through simple, science-based reasoning is precisely what distinguishes this book. The synthesis achieved here between philosophy and science is, in itself, a unique experiment. This book will not only satisfy the curiosity of discerning readers in this field, but will also inspire them towards divine sadhana.
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