Brief Bio of Richard Shaw Brown (Attn. Harry)

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Brief Bio of Richard Shaw Brown

 

Richard Shaw Brown, the founder of Astral Gemstone Talismans and the

Planetary Gemologists Association Global, was born the only son of Col.

Richard S. Brown, Sr. (USAF retired) and Elizabeth “Bette” Mae Brown.

 

Richard experienced his first taste of fame as the lead singer and

song writer of the innovative international rock group “The

Misunderstood,” which rose to stardom in London during the late Sixties

at the same time the Beatles were taking the world by storm.

 

Just as major musical success was assured, the American Army draft

claimed lead singer, Rick Brown for the Vietnam War; and the group was

forced to disband. Already a pacifist, he opposed the War and was a

conscientious objector.

 

Fortuitously, at this point Richard met and was instructed by the

exalted Indian Guru, Swami Bhaktivedanta, who ordained him “Hrisikesh.”

With his new-found direction in life Richard (now Hrisikesh) chose to

leave America; bound to study and practice Vedic religion at the holy

pilgrimage town of Vrindavan in Northern India.

 

In Swamiji's absence, under the watchful guidance of his foster-Guru,

Tridandi Swami Bhakti Hridaya Bon Maharaj, he lived the ascetic life of

a traditional monk for six and a half years; devoting himself entirely

to religious devotion and public service.

 

Under Swami Bon's guidance Richard studied arduously and became

proficient in the Sanskrit, Hindi & Bengali languages.

 

At the same time, he helped Swami Bon build two schools in Nandagram

and Vrindavan (U.P.), India

 

Through his public service he was befriended by India's President V.V.

Giri and the Chairman of India’s Law Commission, Dr. Gajendra Gadkar.

His dedicated public service also brought him close relationships with

many Indian industrial giants, such as Jai Dayal Dalmia, D. M. Kathau,

G. D. Somani, Dr. Kailash, Srimati Sumati Morarji, L. N. Birla, Hans

Raj Gupta, Major Kapil Mohan, actor Devanand, and numerous uppermost

Indian dignitaries, movie stars and VIPs.

 

>From 1972 to 1973 Richard was appointed Secretary to the Institute of

Oriental Philosophy in Vrindavan, India; as well as Assistant Editor of

the Institute’s quarterly Journal, “Indian Philosophy & Culture.”

 

With his Indian religion and language proficiency, Hrisikesh earned the

monastic title Swami Lalitananda and addressed audiences on many

occasions, including the classical Indian discussion among scholars on

the 18,000-verse "Srimad Bhagavatam"; which he organized at New Delhi’s

premiere venue, the Vijnana Bhavan, in 1972.

 

After 7 years of public service in India, he was inspired to rejoin his

true spiritual master, Swami Bhaktivedanta, who ordered him to give up

the monastic title which had been awarded him by Swami Bon and return

to his original spiritual name - Hrisikesh. Under Swamiji's direct

order he moved to Nepal where he became involved in construction of a

School in Dhulkhel, Sri Hari Siddhi Primary School. There Richard also

built a separate Youth Centre and Public Library in the town square.

 

A strange twist of fate involved him in a new ruby mine located in

Southern India. It ignited his interest in gemstones and inspired him

to undertake an in-depth study of the ancient Sanskrit classics

concerning gemology; which he uses as reference books until today.

 

Combining his technical knowledge of gems with the planetary aspects

revealed to him in the Sanskrit texts, Richard Brown began developing

his own unique system of designing auspicious Astral Gemstone

Talismans.

 

After 12 years in Asia, in 1979 he returned to America to complete his

formal technical training at the Gemological Institute of America

(G.I.A.). Subsequently he moved to the Kingdom of Thailand where he has

established himself as an International authority on planetary gemology

and a cutting-edge fine jewellery designer; continuing to grow in

distinction.

 

Richard Shaw-Brown’s first book on gems, “Sri Chintamani Astro Jewels,”

was published in 1975. He has now authored nine books on astral

gemstones and their powers, including; “Handbook of Planetary Gemology”

and “Ancient Astrological Gemstones & Talismans.”

 

Richard has also written four books on Vedic mysticism, including “Sri

Bepin Sakhi Vilas” which was first published in 1970. A large archives

of articles by Richard is named Mystic Articles.

 

Since moving to Thailand Richard has appeared on TV 30 times,

published over 240 articles, authored nine big books on Gemology and

jewelry design, and given numerous talks and lectures on Planetary

Gemology (Graha-anukula-ratna-vishesajna).

 

He has talked extensively all over the world on planetary gemology at

conventions and seminars sponsored by gemological, cultural,

astrological, metaphysical and occult associations.

 

In 1988 a book was written about Richard's early life by American

writer Daniel P. Reid.

 

A movie screenplay based on Richard's life was written in 2002 by

British music historian Mike Stax and is under development for

adaptation as a "mystical musical adventure" motion picture.

 

Richard Shaw-Brown II is a resident of Thailand where he lives with his

wife Navaratna and their son Jiva.

 

 

Richard Shaw-Brown, PG

Designer & Gemologist

http://www.richardshawbrown.com

http://www.agt-gems.com

http://www.astralgemstonetalismans.com

http://www.themisunderstood.com

http://www.hrisikesh.com

http://www.hrisikesh.net

http://www.p-g-a.org

http://www.satyavrat-shastri.net

http://www.generalprem.com

http://www.navaratna-museum.info

http://www.sacred-objects.info

sacred-objects/

planetary-gemology/

 

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BrownRichard Shaw Brown, the founder of Astral Gemstone Talismans and

thePlanetary Gemologists Association Global, was born the only son of

Col.Richard S. Brown, Sr. (USAF retired) and Elizabeth “Bette” Mae Brown.

Richard experienced his first taste of fame as the lead singer andsong writer

of the innovative international rock group “TheMisunderstood,” which rose to

stardom in London during the late Sixtiesat the same time the Beatles were

taking the world by storm.Just as major musical success was assured, the

American Army draftclaimed lead singer, Rick Brown for the Vietnam War; and the

group wasforced to disband. Already a pacifist, he opposed the War and was

aconscientious objector.Fortuitously, at this point Richard met and was

instructed by theexalted Indian Guru, Swami Bhaktivedanta, who ordained him

“Hrisikesh.”With his new-found direction in life Richard (now Hrisikesh) chose

toleave

America; bound to study and practice Vedic religion at the holypilgrimage town

of Vrindavan in Northern India.In Swamiji's absence, under the watchful

guidance of his foster-Guru, Tridandi Swami Bhakti Hridaya Bon Maharaj, he

lived the ascetic life ofa traditional monk for six and a half years; devoting

himself entirelyto religious devotion and public service.Under Swami Bon's

guidance Richard studied arduously and becameproficient in the Sanskrit, Hindi

& Bengali languages.At the same time, he helped Swami Bon build two schools in

Nandagramand Vrindavan (U.P.), IndiaThrough his public service he was

befriended by India's President V.V.Giri and the Chairman of India’s Law

Commission, Dr. Gajendra Gadkar.His dedicated public service also brought him

close relationships withmany Indian industrial giants, such as Jai Dayal

Dalmia, D. M. Kathau,G. D. Somani, Dr. Kailash, Srimati Sumati Morarji, L. N.

Birla, HansRaj Gupta, Major Kapil Mohan, actor Devanand, and numerous

uppermostIndian dignitaries, movie stars and VIPs.From 1972 to 1973 Richard was

appointed Secretary to the Institute ofOriental Philosophy in Vrindavan, India;

as well as Assistant Editor ofthe Institute’s quarterly Journal, “Indian

Philosophy & Culture.”With his Indian religion and language proficiency,

Hrisikesh earned themonastic title Swami Lalitananda and addressed audiences on

manyoccasions, including the classical Indian discussion among scholars onthe

18,000-verse "Srimad Bhagavatam"; which he organized at New Delhi’spremiere

venue, the Vijnana Bhavan, in 1972.After 7 years of public service in India, he

was inspired to rejoin histrue spiritual master, Swami Bhaktivedanta, who

ordered him to give upthe monastic title which had been awarded him by Swami

Bon and returnto his original spiritual name - Hrisikesh. Under

Swamiji's directorder he moved to Nepal where he became involved in construction

of aSchool in Dhulkhel, Sri Hari Siddhi Primary School. There Richard alsobuilt

a separate Youth Centre and Public Library in the town square.A strange twist

of fate involved him in a new ruby mine located inSouthern India. It ignited

his interest in gemstones and inspired himto undertake an in-depth study of the

ancient Sanskrit classicsconcerning gemology; which he uses as reference books

until today.Combining his technical knowledge of gems with the planetary

aspectsrevealed to him in the Sanskrit texts, Richard Brown began developinghis

own unique system of designing auspicious Astral GemstoneTalismans.After 12

years in Asia, in 1979 he returned to America to complete hisformal technical

training at the Gemological Institute of America(G.I.A.). Subsequently he moved

to the Kingdom of Thailand where he hasestablished

himself as an International authority on planetary gemologyand a cutting-edge

fine jewellery designer; continuing to grow indistinction.Richard Shaw-Brown’s

first book on gems, “Sri Chintamani Astro Jewels,”was published in 1975. He has

now authored nine books on astralgemstones and their powers, including;

“Handbook of Planetary Gemology”and “Ancient Astrological Gemstones &

Talismans.”Richard has also written four books on Vedic mysticism, including

“SriBepin Sakhi Vilas” which was first published in 1970. A large archivesof

articles by Richard is named Mystic Articles.Since moving to Thailand Richard

has appeared on TV 30 times,published over 240 articles, authored nine big

books on Gemology andjewelry design, and given numerous talks and lectures on

PlanetaryGemology (Graha-anukula-ratna-vishesajna).He has talked extensively

all over the world on planetary gemology atconventions and

seminars sponsored by gemological, cultural,astrological, metaphysical and

occult associations.In 1988 a book was written about Richard's early life by

Americanwriter Daniel P. Reid.A movie screenplay based on Richard's life was

written in 2002 byBritish music historian Mike Stax and is under development

foradaptation as a "mystical musical adventure" motion picture.Richard

Shaw-Brown II is a resident of Thailand where he lives with hiswife Navaratna

and their son Jiva.Richard Shaw-Brown, PGDesigner &

Gemologisthttp://www.richardshawbrown.comhttp://www.agt-gems.comhttp://www.astralgemstonetalismans.comhttp://www.themisunderstood.comhttp://www.hrisikesh.comhttp://www.hrisikesh.nethttp://www.p-g-a.orghttp://www.satyavrat-shastri.nethttp://www.generalprem.comhttp://www.navaratna-museum.infohttp://www.sacred-objects.infosacred-objects/planetary-gemology/Send

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