Ranjit Singh Kumat
Born 1937 in Rajasthan (India). Did Masters in Economics, Delhi School of Economics, and after teaching in Delhi University, joined Indian Administrative Service (IAS), in 1962.
Worked on various important posts of the Government of Rajasthan such as Secretary of departments of Education, Health, Revenue, Rural Development, CEO of important Public Sector Organisations and retired from the top post of Chairman, Board of Revenue, Ajmer. Retired in 1995 with an impeccable image of honest, hardworking officer with deep concern for the poor. Had been associated with many philanthropic and social institutions. Was President Rajasthan Adult Education Association, Chief Commissioner Rajasthan Bharat Scouts and Guides. Received award 'Silver Elephant' for distinguished services in Scouts and Guides.
Studied religious books, attended Vipassana meditation. First book 'I do not want Salvation' surprised most readers but was refreshing with message for practical life. Second book 'Beyond Body and Mind' was acclaimed as a landmark in interpretation of various traditions of Jain religion in a novel manner. Next book 'Self Awareness Through Meditation' in English and in Hindi published in 2007 in India and the USA. Book is a comparative study of Jain, Buddha, and Patanjali's systems of Meditation with modern thinkers. It is a significant contribution to the 'Science of Consciousness and Art of Living' and commends meditation for self awareness and living as 'free man'. Dr. L.M. Singhvi, former High Commissioner of India to UK, regards writings as readable, engaging, lucid, instructive, educative, enlightening and edifying.
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Worked on various important posts of the Government of Rajasthan such as Secretary of departments of Education, Health, Revenue, Rural Development, CEO of important Public Sector Organisations and retired from the top post of Chairman, Board of Revenue, Ajmer. Retired in 1995 with an impeccable image of honest, hardworking officer with deep concern for the poor. Had been associated with many philanthropic and social institutions. Was President Rajasthan Adult Education Association, Chief Commissioner Rajasthan Bharat Scouts and Guides. Received award 'Silver Elephant' for distinguished services in Scouts and Guides.
Studied religious books, attended Vipassana meditation. First book 'I do not want Salvation' surprised most readers but was refreshing with message for practical life. Second book 'Beyond Body and Mind' was acclaimed as a landmark in interpretation of various traditions of Jain religion in a novel manner. Next book 'Self Awareness Through Meditation' in English and in Hindi published in 2007 in India and the USA. Book is a comparative study of Jain, Buddha, and Patanjali's systems of Meditation with modern thinkers. It is a significant contribution to the 'Science of Consciousness and Art of Living' and commends meditation for self awareness and living as 'free man'. Dr. L.M. Singhvi, former High Commissioner of India to UK, regards writings as readable, engaging, lucid, instructive, educative, enlightening and edifying.
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Masters in Economics from Delhi School of Economics and training in Project Planning and Appraisal from University of Bradford, U. K. Published three books on spirittual and religion. Member Indian Administrative Service,.Motto
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Patanjali Yoga DarshanaThe ultimate end of Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali is self-realisation, enlightenment. Mind pursuing material possessions needs control. When mind becomes tranquil, looks at Self. Attaining enlightenment and bliss is the end of Yoga.
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HAPPINESS is WITHINLove and acceptance of ourselves as well as people and circumstances around us, without any judgment, brings happiness; and that is celebration of existence. Acceptance of everything around us with gratitude brings lasting happiness.
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Who is Responsible for Your Anger?Anger is the bane of human life. It breeds bitterness, devastates friendship, and ruins peace of mind that naturally dwells in us. We blame others but the flash point is inherent in us.