News Report for the Month of December 2011
Publications Newsletters News in the Slide Show Radiant Immortal DivinityMost beloved and blessed children of the divine!Hari Om, Om Namo NarayanayaHappy New Year! May Almighty Lord, who is known as Allah, Ahurmazda, Jehowah, Jhande Avasta, Waheguru, Satanam, Jesus, Moses, Buddha, Mahavir, Sri Ram, Krishna, Durga, Kali or Ganesh in any name or form, may He be a father in the heaven; BLESS YOU ALL! Prayers and best wishes for thy excellent health, long life, joy, peace and spiritual illumination.May year 2012 bring peace, love and harmony between man and man, nation and nation;and may we all cherish life of mutual love, harmony and blessedness.May year 2012 be a year of progress, up lift meant and prosperity. May year 2012 bestow its grace with soul embracing soul and scales the heights of supreme blessedness. May God Gurudev bless you all. May you all shine and prosper. With lots of love, prayer and best wishes. In the service of HumanityServant of Sri Gurudev Sivananda,SevakSwami Adhyatmananda At Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh Most worshipful and Revered Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj commenced Maha Mantra Kirtan on December 3rd, 68 years ago. Sivananada Ashram, Ahmedabad celebrated this memorable day with Mahamantra chants and holy Hari Nama Kirtan. Gita Jayanti: Dec 6, 2011 was the holy Sri Gita Jayanti. It was on this day that Sanjaya narrated to King Dhritarashtra the dialogue between Sri Krishna and Arjuna, and thus made the glorious teachings of the Lord available to us, and to people of the world, for all time. The message of the Bhagavad-Gita was given by the Lord Himself on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. The Gita shows a way to rise above the world of duality and the pairs of opposites, and to acquire eternal bliss and immortality. It is a gospel of action. It teaches performance of one’s duty in society and a life of active struggle, keeping the inner being untouched by outer surroundings, and renouncing the fruits of actions as offerings unto the Lord. The Gita is a source of power and wisdom. Gita Jayanti was celebrated in the Ashram with Gita Parayan (group recitation) led by Revered Sri Swamiji. Sri Dttatreya Jayanti ( Dec 10, 2011 ) On holy of Dattatreya Jayanti, a grand Laksharchana, Pooja, Sri Dattabavani chanting and Sri Datta Yajana was performed at Sri Dattatreya Temple of the ashram. Lord Dattatreya – He was a supreme yogi. Like Dakshinamurti, He was the Adi-Guru, the primal world teacher. The name or word ‘Dattatreya’ is constituted of two terms, ‘Datta’ and ‘Atreya’. In Sanskrit, ‘Datta’ means one who is bestowed as a gift, and ‘Atreya’ is derived from the name of a great sage called Atri. The son of Atri is Atreya. A descendent of Atri also is Atreya. One, who is bestowed as a divine child on the great sage Atri, by the Gods Brahma, Vishnu and Siva themselves, is Dattatreya. Tradition holds that he was the divine child of sage Atri born to his famous consort Anasuya, the great queen of chastity, Anasuya Devi. Yoga teaching through SIVA – Sivananda International Vedanta and Yoga Academy at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad offers daily yoga lessons for Beginners, Intermediate & Established yoga practitioners. The daily Yoga sessions start at early hours of dawn (5.30am) and continue through the day in different groups. In addition to regular Yoga teaching, during the month of December even more Yoga teaching was organized. Yoga teaching is one of the vital activities at the ashram. Ashram offers more extended programs in all areas of Spirituality, Health Wellness, and Personal Growth, with an emphasis on Yoga and Meditation, under the guidance of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj 25th Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTTC) Dec 11, 2011 – Dec 30, 2011: Three weeks (20 days) residential Yoga Teacher Training Course was conducted through Sivananda Institute of Veadanta – Yoga Academy, Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad. Twenty five candidates participated for the course, other than India there where students from Brazil, Netherlands and Egypt. A team of qualified doctors conducted classes. Examinations were conducted and successful students were awarded certificates through the worthy hands of Sri Murari Bapuji, a world renowned Ramayana Scholar. Ms. Aneri Haria stood first and Ms.Tomoko Murata (Japan) declared all round best student for the YTTC December 2011. 745th Yoga, Meditation & Pranayam camp was organized at Ashram’s premises and 511 yoga lovers joined. In spite of severe cold they continued to enjoy camp conducted by Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj in the open lawn garden of the Ashram. Fifty six candidates donated blood during blood drive organized by Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad. Also a free diabetic checkup done during the camp and two hundred and thirty eight people participated. Other News Deep Aradhana – On Dec 3 & 4, 2011 Astik Samaj a group of south Indian devotees of the Lord Ayyappa, organized grand ‘Deep Aradhana’ (worshiping deepam) and Sri Ayyappa worship, through holy chant of Sri Vishnusahasranama and Kirtan by a renowned vocalist from Erode (Tamilnadu). Sri Erode Rajamani and his party presented a feast of devotional music. On Dec 16, 2011 Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj was invited as a guest of honor at the 18th international Sindhi Sammelan organized at famous Karnavati club of Ahmedabad. H. E. Sri Narendra Modi, Chief Minister of Gujarat inaugurated the function. Mr. Srichand Hinduja and Sri Prakash Hinduja were few names to specify those who came from far and wide places. On Dec 17, 2011 a large group of Sindhi community people visited Sivananda Ashram. After devotional music by renowned musicians from Mumbai, Revered Sri Swamiji Maharaj shared his words of wisdom to the gathering. Region IV of Lion club organized their annual conference at Sri Sardar Vallabhabhai Patel Memorial hall, Shahibagh, Ahmedabad, upon a very humble request of Smt. Kumudben Rashmikant Shah,, President of the zone.the meeting was attended by very large number of Lions family and addressed by Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj and past Vice Chancellor of Gujarat University Dr. Chandrakantbhai Mehta. Lion lady Mrs. Kumudben generously donated Rs. 25000/- for Gujarat Divya Jivan Sangh poor children educational fund. On Dec 23 , 2011 Sri Arvind Joshi Memorial lecture series
News & Activity Report for the Month of October 2014
Publications Newsletters Navaratri Celebration continued from Sept 25, 2014 through Oct 3, 2014– During the holy Navaratri, nine days worship of Devi worship was observed at Sivananda Ashram. Forenoon were filled with Gita Recitation and afternoon were adorned with Sri Durga Saptasati Parayan. Hundreds of devotees joined for the Holy Chanting. Nights were enjoyed with traditional Garba by devotees. A devote couple Smt. Seema Trivedi and Shri Jayesh Nayak brought special fervor with their singing and music. Young and old, seniors, children a like enjoyed Garba. Eight day of the Navratri was a very special day where other than Havan ,sacred fire worship, Kanya Puja was performed of 108 young girls and they were were presented gifts, dakshina, Clothes and prasad. A Shringar of Sri Maa Durga and Sri Sri Sri Ashta Lakshmi were Grand on 8th and 9th day of Navaratri festival. In the morning of Dusshera Havan was performed and after Durga Saptsati Path, Mantras were chanted from Upanishad, Gitaji, Brahmasutra, Shankar Bhasya, Valmiki Ramayana. All the devotees were given fruit and Maa Ashta Laxmi’s Prasad. around two thousand devotees took Prasad at night. Diwali Celebration ( Oct 21, 2014 – Oct 25, 2014) : Sri Sri Sri Ashta Laxmi Bhavan was decorated with lighting, rangoli, pushpamala during Diwali. On Oct 21, 2014 was Dhanteras, a tradition is to perform lakshmi Pujan. A large number of devotees perform group Yantra – Laxmi Pujan at Sri Sri Ashta Laxmi Bhavan in holy presence of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj and joined by priest of the ashram. On Diwali day (Nov 23, 2014), grand Annkoot was offered to Maa Ashtalakshmi. A few weeks of planning and preparations of hundreds of food varieties by so many devotees culminated in Grand Annakoot offering to Sri Ashtalaxmi Maa on Deepavali day. Entire day, over thousands of people came to the ashram for the Annakoot Darshan and evening aarti. At night devotees engaged in making prasad packagesof sweets, snacks, chocolates & other goodies to be distributed to the underprivileged people in slum area of the town, the next morning. And on Oct 25, 2014 a New Year day (by Indian calendar) Thousands and thousands of devotees came for the darshan & receiving blessings of Sri Maa Ashta Laxmi Bhavan from morning till night. They all received Diwali prasad booklet ” Rudram ” from Pujya Swamiji Maharaj. Satsang & Tours of H. H. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj during the Month of October 2014 Junagadh (Oct 4, 2014): The Owner of reputed Vishal Group of Ahmedabad invited Sri Swamiji Maharaj for the function organized for “Gandhi Mitra Award ” to be presented to the people who have contributed in literacy, cleanliness, eradication of addiction and upliftmen of underprivileged in Tribal Areas. Honorable Governor of Gujarat Sri Om Prakash Kohli Ji distributed the Awards. Sri Swamiji Maharaj visited Vadnagar Nagar Community Program. Sixty seven outstanding students were recognized and awarded with Prizes and Certificates. Also, Sri Swamiji Maharaj paid visit to Pujya Sri Puneet Ji Acharya Maharaj. Ambala, Ludhiana , Jalandhar (Oct 5, 2014 – Oct 12, 2014)) : Sri Swamiji Maharaj on his way to Ludhiana had stop by visit at Ambala. Satsang was organized and great number of devotees attended the Satsang. At Ludhiana Sri Swamiji’s satsang programs were organized at various places from (Oct 5, 2014 – Oct 10, 2014). Raj Kumar Jain Parivar has has hosted Pujya Swamiji, they have great reverence for Sri Swamiji Maharaj ever since they came to know Swamiji Maharaj in 1976. At Jalandhar, students of Arya Yoga Amritsar had organized Pujya Swamiji’s satsang. Sri Swamiji Maharaj visited Sri Darbar Saheb also. Delhi ( Oct 13, 2014) In the afternoon Satsang was organized at Rajghat. It was held at “Jain Bhavan” where Bapu Mahatma Gandhi Ji stayed from the year 1935 to 1947. Pravachan on the subject of ‘Ekanta Vaad’ by Sri Swamiji Maharaj was well appreciated by audience. In the evening Air India officers club organized Satsang. Sri Swamiji Maharaj gave discourse in Hindi on the subject of t “ Udaan Unchi Asmaan Ki, Gehrai Neeche Atma KI.” Ahmedabad (Oct 13, 2014) By morning flight Sri Swamiji Maharaj reached Sivananda Ashram and attended a Grand and Holy Rudra Suktam and Yajna at the residence of the owner of famous “Ramdev Masala”. 22 nd AMA week (Ahmedabad Management Association). In the evening, Sri Swamiji Maharaj delivered a discourse on the subject of ‘Caring and Sharing – Ultimate Joy’. It was a treat for a mammoth crowd of Ahmedabad. Here with a You Tube Video Clip On Oct 16, 2014 A program in honor of Print Vision Private limited, Ahmedabad was organized at Marriott Hotel. Print Vision has received eleven National Awards and credit goes to Director Sri Yagneshbhai Pandya and Sri Falitbhai Pandya. Pujya Sri Swamiji Maharaj lit the lamp at this function. Pandya parivar members are great devotees of GuruMaharaj Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj and they have received blessings of Guru Maharaj. Divya Jivan, a monthly spiritual journal of Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad has been printed at Print Vision. Lucknow ( Oct 17, 2014) On the request of Dr. Pankaj Kashyap and Sri Dr. Anil Srivastav, Sri Swamiji Maharaj had a quick tour of Lucknow for three days. Sri Swamiji Maharaj visited sick and old families who were seeking Swamiji’s blessings. HIS presence brought peace and solace to them. Haridwar( Oct 30, 2014) Sri Swamiji Maharaj arrived at Haridwar for Saiyam Saptah at Sri Maa Anand Mayi Maa’s Ashram. He attended Vedant Sammelan at Parmananda Bhandar. As part of the annual function at BHEL Haridwar Swamiji Maharaj delivered series of discourses also. Hari OM! 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News & Activity Report for the Month of November 2014
Publications Newsletters 773 rdYoga, Mediatation & Pranayam Camp ( Nov 11, 2014 – Nov 20, 2014): Dr. Pankaj Shah, past Director of Civil Cancer hospital and Dr. Mayur Patel, a well-known Diabetologist lit the lamp and inauguration the camp. About 675 people attended the camp in the early morning from 5.30am to 6.45am. A large number of Medicos, Scientists, Professors took a great opportunity to learn authentic yoga from Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj. During the ten days long camp Tratak, Meditation, Bandhas, Mudra, Flexibility Exercises, Asanas, Relaxation Techniques and knowledge of Pranayama were taught and the benefits of regular practice of Yoga, pranayam & meditation for healthy, happy & peaceful life were discussed. Also Dr. Mayur Patel gave discourse on preventive aspects of Diabetes. Also, free blood sugar check up was organized for all yoga camp attendees. It was complimentary service of “ Swasthya Medical Center” during the camp. On Nov 15, 2014 In the evening from 6.00 to 8.00 P.M. 6th Sri Swami Chidananda Memorial Lecture Series was organized at Sivananda Ashram. H.E. Governor of Gujarat, Sri OM Prakash Kohli Ji was the guest of honor. Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj Presided over the function. Program commenced with the flute recital by Sri Yogi, a devotee of the Ashram, followed by Ashrams Prayer by the group of Yoga Teachers of the Sivananda Ashram. Sri Arun Oza welcomed to H. E Governor and briefed about activities of the Ashram and seva projects carried out through Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sangh. Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj poured his inner feelings about His most Worshipful Gurudev Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj. Sri Swamiji said that my Master was incarnated embodiment of all Service and Love. HE was all Purity and Truth. We all are blessed indeed that we were born in the era of Gurudev Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj and we have seen living GOD. HE was none other than Lord Rama or Lord Buddha, who were the incarnation of compassion. E. Governor of Gujarat Sri Om Prakash Kohliji in his key note address paid his humble homage to Revered Sri Swamiji Maharaj. The topic of this evening was “Our Ancient Indian Scriptures and it’s Implications on Modern Life” Mr. Governor spoke on the subject that it is so relevant these days of stress and turmoil. The solution and the key can be found in our rich Vedantic scripture and Bhagawad Gita. Inner peace, harmony and equilibrium can be achieved by following virtuous and value base living. He also quoted the great epic Mahabharat of the Sage Vyasa and Ramayan of Sage Valmiki. Narrating the fundamental teachings from lives of great Saints like Tulsidas, Kabirdas, Guru Nanak, Sri Chaitanya, Sri Narsinh Mehta, Tiruvalluvar, Tyagaraj, Jnandev and Tukaram, he said that ages roles, time passes but “Truth is One” and it is eternal. Entire scriptural heritage of ancient India bring the message of Truth, non-violence and universal brotherhood. Sri Vijay Soni, secretary of the Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanked everyone before the concluding Prayer, National Anthem. Function followed with Community Meal-Prasad. All the activities of the ashram, mainly Spiritual, Yoga and Seva projects are based on the ideals and teachings of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. Daily worship services at Lord Vishvanath Temple and at Sri Sri Maa Ashtalakshmi Bhavan create Divine vibrations at the Ashram. Prayers & Meditation at Sri Chidananda Dhyan Mandir bring peace & joy to countless Sadhakas. Daily Evening Satsang (9.00pm –9.45pm), Sunday satsang (8.30 am -10.00 am) and ‘Paduka Pujan’ on Thursday, Satyanarayan Puja on Purnima day, Gayatri Yajana on first Sunday, Lalita Shashra Nama & Yoga activities: all these have made Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad a pilgrimage place (Yatra Dham) Devotees visiting the ashram and wishing to stay at the ashram are humbly requested to kindly notify and have the written okay from Ashram administration before your arrival. That would only facilitate in making proper arrangements, for your stay. for the details contact through email ( preferable) sivananda_ashram@hotmail.com or call # 079-26861234, H.H. Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj’s satsang & tours during the month of November 2014 Haridwar( Nov 1, 2014 – Nov 8, 2014) : Rev. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj attended 65th Samyam Saptah (Self Discipline Week) at Holy Ashram of Sri Maa Anandmayi Maa at Kankhal, Haridwar. Simultaneously, Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji attended Vedant Sammelan of Sri Parmananda Bhandar in the evening at famous Sri Shankaracharya square. Late in the evening (8.00 pm to 9.00 pm), Sri Swamiji gave series of discourses on the subject “Seven steps for Evergreen Life” from Nov 1, 2014 – Nov 7, 2014. During His stay, Sri Swamiji visited number of old and scik devotees of Sri Guru Bhagwan Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj at Haridwar. Swamiji returned back to Ahmedabad on Nov 9, 2014 late in the evening. Ahmedabad : Nov 15, 2014 Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj was invited at Space Application Research Centre at ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization), Ahmedabad for a day long conference for scientists of ISRO, other than opening remarks, Sri Swamiji Maharaj spoke on the subject of “Stress Management in day to day life”. On Nov 16, 2014 Diabetes Awareness Program was oganized jointly by “Swasthya” and Ahmedabad Medical Association (AMA) at J. B. auditorium of AMA at Ahmedabad. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji lit the lamp and inaugurated the session. In his inaugural speech, Swamiji talked about prevention, care and proper medical treatment after the diagnosis to prevent complication of diabetes namely kidney disease, vascular disease resulting in loosing the limbs etc. Free blood sugar, urine test was organized by Swasthya. Mumbai (Nov 19, 2014) : Life Insurance Corporation of India, Thane (Maharashtra) region organized a motivational program for LIC agents. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj addressed the large gathering of about fifteen hundred agents of LIC India. Sri Swamiji said that loyalty, sincerity and hard work with interest at work can grant success in any walks of life. Number of senior managers from Gujarat also attended the function. Chandigarh (Nov 21, 2014 – Nov 23, 2014) : For three days a quick program was organized at Chndigarh on Sri Swamiji Maharaj arrival at
News & Activity Report for the Month of December 2014
Publications Newsletters Month of December was full of Yoga activities including YTTC at the Ashram. Yoga teaching is one of the vital activities at the ashram. Ashram offers more extended programs in all areas of Spirituality, Health Wellness, and Personal Growth, with an emphasis on Yoga and Meditation, under the guidance of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj Gita Jayanti Celebration (Dec 2, 2014): Many devotees joined for recitation of Gita and special worship of Lord Sri Krishna on Gita Jayanti celebration at the ashram. Sri Dttatreya Jayanti (Dec 6, 2014): On holy of Dattatreya Jayanti, a grand Laksharchana, Pooja, Sri Dattabavani chanting and Sri Datta Yajna was performed at Sri Dattatreya Temple of the ashram. Centenary celebration of Late Sri Narayana Swami of Sri Narayan Ashram, Almoda (Uttarakhand) was celebrated in Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad with satsang, Sri Satya Narayana Katha and night long Sri Harinam Sankirtan. Sri Narayana Swami was great kirtanist and divine soul. He hosted H. H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj on his way to Sri Kailash Yatra. Yoga teaching through SIVA – Sivananda Institute of Vedanta & Yoga Academy at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad offers daily yoga lessons for Beginners, Intermediate & Established yoga practitioners. And twice a year residential Yoga Teachers Training course (YTTC) in a month of May and December. 33 rd Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTTC) Dec 10, 2014 – Dec 30, 2014 : Three weeks (20 days/220 hours) residential Yoga Teacher Training Course was conducted through (SIVA) Sivananda Institute of Vedanta -Yoga Academy, Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad. Twenty two candidates from different parts of India, USA, UK, Hong Kong and Lithuania attended the course. Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji conducted morning and evening yoga classes. Syllabus included teachings of Bhagawad Gita (18 discourses) and Patanjali Yoga Sutra (18 discourses) by Swamiji. And Yoga psychology, Yoga Management, relevant medical science, Anatomy , Reiki (Science of Natural Healing) were covered by qualified yoga team namely Ms. SangeetaThawani, Dr. Varsha Dave, Dr. Ashok Nirvana (Anatomy), Dr. Ameesh Kshatriya, Mrs. Chidrupini, Prof. Suresh Patel and Reiki Mrs. Rupa Majmudar. Yogasana, Kriya, Kunjal Kriya, Jal Neti Kriya, Candle Light Meditation and Yoga Nidra all were rightly taught during the Yoga Training Course. Concluding of YTTC will be on Dec 30, 2014 with final test and certificates distribution. On December 18, regional television channel telecasted Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji’s program on “Yoga, A way of Life” an hour long at prime time for the benefits of people at large. Pujya Swamiji’s Yoga teaching is a boon to the society. Christmas Celebration – A day before Christmas Eve on Dec 23, 2014 Sri Sunder-Kand parayan by Revered Sri Ajay Yajnikji was organized. Holy Christmas celebration was very solemn and peaceful on Christmas eve, singing the carol etc, Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji read out the Sermon on the Mount. Cake, cookies and chocolates were distributed to poor children and regular meal also was served to about 150 children. Mid night candle light meditation was organized to honor and welcome Baby Jesus. All the activities of the ashram, mainly Spiritual, Yoga and Seva projects are based on the ideals and teachings of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. Daily worship services at Lord Vishvanath Temple and at Sri Sri Maa Ashtalakshmi Bhavan create Divine vibrations at the Ashram. Prayers & Meditation at Sri Chidananda Dhyan Mandir bring peace & joy to countless Sadhakas. Daily Evening Satsang (9.00pm –9.45pm), Sunday satsang (8.30 am -10.00 am) and ‘Paduka Pujan’ on Thursday, Satyanarayan Puja on Purnima day, Gayatri Yajana on first Sunday, Lalita Shashra Nama & Yoga activities: all these have made Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad a pilgrimage place (Yatra Dham). In the month of December, 2014, guests from all different parts of India as well from France, Lebanon etc. visited the Ashram. H. H. Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj’s Satsang programs during the Month of Dec 2014 Jumari Teliya (Koderma, Jharkhand ) Nov 25, 2014 – Dec 5, 2014. Bhagawat Katha at Jumari Teiya started on Nov 25, 2014 and Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji on Vyasa pith and was concluded on Dec 5, 2014. There was a spiritual wave in Jhumari Teliaya. Inspite of election campaign of the Zarkhand state, devotees of the Lord and seekers of the truth flocked and crowd kept on swelling every day. Pujya Swamiji’s sharing was given wide media coverage in various local news papers Episode of Sri Krishna’s birth and wedding were celebrated with pomp and devotion. Last day, a big yajna and bhandara was organized by the organizers and whole town people joined in great reverence. H.H. Sri Swami Hariharanandaji Maharaj, in charge Swami at Annapurna center, DLSHQ graced the last four days. tree plantation was organized also. Bodh Gaya (Dec 6, 2014) Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj and devotee group from Gujarat with organizers visited Bodh Gaya on holy Dattatreya Jayanti, on full moon day Dec 6, 2014). Sitting for meditation under Bodhi tree where Lord Buddha had enlightenment was very inspiring. Entire group visited Sri Vishnu pad and Sri Gadadhar’s temple. This is the same temple where Sri Ramkrishna Paramhansa’s father had a light and grace that he will be blessed by a son with divinity incarnated. So, he named his son Gadadhar which later on came to be known as Sri Ramkrishna Paramhansa. Upon invitation of devotees, Sri Swamiji and devotee group graced some business houses and had Satsang, Prasad also. At late night, team departed for Ahmedabad. OmShanti! Read Full Article
News & Activity Report for the Month of January 2015
Publications Newsletters With the Grace and Blessings of the God Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandji Maharaj and Gurumaharaj Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj, Spiritual & Yoga activities are flourishing at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad. More & more people, inspired by Spiritual head of the ashram, H. H. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj are involving themselves in selfless services carried out through Ashram’s Seva Projects. The New Year 2015 began with a spirit of joy and enthusiasm for planning Birth Centenary Celebration of Guru Bhagawan Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad. Ashram’s working committee members have planned various Satsang, Seva projects & Divine activities during centenary year from Sept 24, 2015 to Sept 24, 2016 for general benefits and spiritual uplifting under the guidance & leadership of Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj, President of the ashram. And, it has started from this very month only, all are invited to be a part of the celebrations & be benefited. For more details……. Ground breaking ceremony (Bumi Poojan) for “Sri Swami Chidananda Centenary Memorial Yoga Bhavan”: On Jan 24, 2015, vasant panchami day Ground breaking ceremony (Bhoomi Pujan) was performed on proposed spot for the construction of “Sri Swami Chidananda Centenary Memorial Yoga Bhavan” at north-east corner of the ashram with Vaidik chants and sprinkling of sacred Ganga water by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj in presence of august gathering. Republic day (Jan 26, 2015): At the Ashram, National flag was hoisted by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji in the early dawn of the Republic Day. Month long special prayers were especially offered for happy, peaceful and prosperous visit of Mr. Obama, the President of the USA as a chief guest at Republic day celebration at Delhi on 26th January, 2015. 16th annual Elocution Competition for college students of Ahmedabad was organized at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad. Selected representative candidates participated in the competition. Soumya Nair stood the first amongst all and J. G. College of Education for Women got recognized the best college. Mrs. Dr. Niranjanaben S. Vora, Mr. Prashant R. Dave, Mr. Brijesh Bhatt were the judges of the competition from Gujarat University. Dr. Chirag Pandya and Mrs. Kadambari Pandya were the coordinators of the entire event. Award distribution was done by the worthy hands of Mr. Ajaybhai Yajnikji. 18th Patotsav of Sri Dukh Bhanjan Hanuman temple was celebrated with holy Sri Maruti Yajna in the forenoon. Afternoon agoged with the melodious singing of Sunderkand Parayan by Sri Ajay Yajnikji from Delhi and his team of music players. Large number of devotees attended the satsang and mahaprasad (Bhandara) followed there after. Yoga Through ( SIVA) Sivananda institutes of Yoga-Vedanta Academy : Ashram regular Yoga classes in seven batches for beginners and advanced yoga students carried out this month, as usual. Sivananda clinic at the Ashram: Dr.Snehal Amin’s consultation on how to cure diseases by yogic science continues and number of patients who got benefited increasing day by day. Many devotees participated in regular religious worships at the Ashram namely Guru Paduka Pooja on Thursday, a special evening worship at Sri Ashtalaksmi Bhavan on Friday, Sri Sunderkand Path on Saturday, a special Satsang on Sunday and daily night satsangs. Also Sri Lalita Sahasranam at Sri Ashtalakshmi Bhavan and Sri Satyanarayan pooja on full Moon day were performed. Satsang & Pograms of H.H. Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj during the Month of January 2015 Ahmedabad (Jan 5, 2015) : A grand meet of Saints of various religious faith was organized at “River front Amphitheatre” and they shared their thoughts on protection of environment and cleanliness in and around. President of famous Jagannath temple Mahant Dilipdasji Maharaj, President of Sri Swaminarayan Gurukul Education Institute, Chharodi, H.H. Sri Swami Madhavpriyadasji, H.H. Sri Swami Balkrishna Maharaj, President of Sri Parmartha Niketan Sri Swami Chidananda (Muniji ), Chief Imam (all India organization), Mr. Umar Ahmed Iliyasi, Bishop Dr. Thomas Meckwan and many more spiritual leaders from Jain, Sikh, Vaishnav religious institutes were present. Revered Swami Adhyatmanandaji stressed the need of individual’s share of keeping your environment, toilet, homes, courtyard etc clean. ” Cleanliness is Godliness” if, one is clean within and without, everything will be decent. Wake up from the slumber of ignorance and realize the absolute here and now ! “, He said. Tour to Rojento, Rampur Kampo, Khedbrahma & Ambaji (Jan 14, 2015): On January 14, Uttarayana, the day of Sun entering in its northern region, Revered Swamiji and group of devotees made a tour to Rojento, Rampur Kampo, Khedbrahma and Ambaji. In a large public meeting at Rampur Kampo, Pujya Swamiji emphasized living virtuous life and said that virtues are to be cultivated in the life to nurture the Spirituality. Spirituality is not to go to the temple, mosque or church. Practice introspection daily, maintain the spiritual diary diligently, practice meditation, abide in the Self and that is the Goal of life, God Realization. Himmatnagar (Jan 14, 2015): In the evening devotee group with Sri Swamiji arrived at Himmatnagar. There was a Satsang organized by Mrs. Pallavi Gandhi. After evening meal, group return back to Ashram at night. Annapurna Temple at Ambasan, Mehsana (Jan 15, 2015): 175 years old holy Sri Annapurna temple at Ambasan was renovated. A new temple of Lord Shiva was constructed and holy Sri Bhagavat Saptah was organized at Ambasan. Thousands of Sadhus graced the occasion. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji graced the holy satsang and blessed the devotees. A book by Sri Ajeet Patel ” Mavtar” was released by Revered Swami Adhyatmanandaji. Sri Narahari Amin, (president, planning commission of Gujarat), Mayor of the city Mrs. Minakshiben Patel and other dignitaries attended the function. On Jan 16, 2015 “ Bina Shreyas Pandya’s Health, Education, Information & Resource Centre” was thrown open by Mr. Nitin Patel, Minister of Health, Govt. of Gujarat. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji was honored as the Chief Guest. Sri Shreyas Pandya was the main and generous donor of the cause. Dr. Pankaj Shah, past director of cancer hospital conducted the program. Sri P. K. Laheri introduced the cause. On Jan 17, 2015 a grand dance ballet was staged by the artists of Nritya Bharati at famous Tagore Hall. Program was sponsored by “Rudra Life” organization. They propagate wearing of Rudraksha
News & Activity report for the Month of February 2015
Publications Newsletters Shivaratri Utsav ( Feb 17, 2015) at the Ashram: Holy Shivaratri festival was celebrated in Ashram with a great devotion and enthusiasm. Holy Shri Vishwanath Temple was agog with worship of Lord Shiva. It started on March 17, 2015 with Shodashopachar Pooja at 3.45am Pujya Swamiji offered first worship on behalfof number of devotees. The worship continued until the next day 4.00 am on March 18, 2015. Continuous flow of about twenty thousand devotees came to the Lord Vishvanath Temple to pray and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. They all participated in Shiva-Pujan. Bhakti Sangeet (Devotional Songs) in praise of the Lord from 5.00 pm to 5.00 am throughout the night by outstanding singers Smt. Dr.Jayant Vasavada group, Dr.Monica Shah of Aradhana, Pandit Sri Niraj Parikh and others added a special fervor to already charged atmosphere. Next day on Feb 18 mid-day a grand Bhandara (Mahaprasad) was served to hundreds of devotees at the ashram. A regular activities of the ashram; Yoga classes, Beginner’s Yoga Training, Reiki training, daily satsang, weekly satsang, special Vedant class, Chandipath, Sunderkand, Mrutyunjay Mantra Japa, Poor Feeding, Grocery distribution, Yoga therapy, Homeopathic treatment etc were carried out as usual during the month of February Satsang & Programs of H.H.Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj during the Month of February 2015 At Patan (Feb 1, 2015) – Honoring sincere from Leva Patel community, Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj visited Patan for a day long program. Community organized group wedding ceremony, voluntary blood donation drive and tree plantation program on the occasion. Pujya Swamiji addressed to a big gathering of about twelve thousand especially youth. Swamiji advised newly weds that key to happy married life is mutual love, respect & harmony. Live and lead virtuous life, value based living, take care of parents, elders in the family, service to the poor, sick and the downtrodden is the only treasure of your household life. Bhemmapura (Feb 5, 2015 – Feb 7, 2015): At the holy banks of river Narmada at village Bheempura, there is a beautiful Ashram hermitage of Sri Sri Anandamayee Maa. Samyam Sapatah was organized for one week. Pujya Swamiji attended three days. Gopri (Feb 6 & 7, 2015): Gopri is a small little village of about three thousand people of Thakore community. Pujya Sri Swamiji has been making regular visit to this town for the last thirty years. People give grand welcome and whole town people rejoice in festive mood in satsang with Pujya Swamiji Maharaj. Hari kirtan, procession, singing, dancing all get culminated in grand feast, near by village people also join in the festivities. Khedbrahma (Feb 14, 2015) : Arts and Commerce College organized their annual price distribution and farewell function for graduate and post graduate students. On 14th Feb, forenoon, Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji with group of devotees of the Ashram graced this occasion. Swamiji advised them that cultivating ethics, you will be free from the vices and will lead you to higher heights of the life. Health, character and loyalty are the essential fundamental requirement for your bright future. Remember God in all conditions and situations. Make regular prayers and meditation part of your life. Ahmedabad (Feb 16, 2015): Late Chief Minister Mr. Chimanbhai Patel memorial lecture was organized by Chimanbhai Patel Gujarat Vikas Trust at famous Bhai Kaka Hall of Ahmedabad. Shri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj was the key note speaker of the program. Swamiji said that Shri Chimanbhai Patel’s each breath and his every moment of life was dedicated for famous Narmada project. He struggled and passed away for this purpose. After Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, he was second Iron and strong person which Gujarat has seen. Shri Chimanbhai Patel’s wife Smt. Urmilaben Patel, his son Siddharath Patel and all other leading congress leaders were present during the function. Haridwar(Feb 20, 2015 – Feb 25, 2015):Upon very sincere invitation of H.H. Shri Swami Satyamitrananda Giri Ji Maharaj, Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji with group of devotees visited Haridwar on very auspicious occasion of ‘Sita Mata Janki Yajna’. Dr. Pranav Pandya of Gayatri Tapo Bhumi, Acharya Maha Mandaleshwar, Sri Swami Avdheshananda Giri ji Maharaj of Juna Akhada, Shri Rajnath Singh ji, Home Minister of Government of India, H.E. Governor of Himachal Pradesh Mr. Solanki, famous Yoga Teacher Baba Ram Dev ji Maharaj and many other dignitaries and religious leaders graced the occasion. During his stay at Haridwar Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji and devotee group paid their homage at the holy shrine of Gurudev Sivanandaji Maharaj at Rishikesh. Patna & Pansalva (Feb 25, 2015 – Feb 28, 2015): Honoring sincere invitation of Mahi Satsang Samaj, Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj graced a very grand get to gathering of Santmat Devotees. About three lakh lovers of the lord and seekers of truth attended this very auspicious and memorable meet. Om Shanti! Read Full Article
News & Activity report for the month of March 2015
Publications Newsletters Utsav Ganga at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad (April 21, 2015 – May 3, 2015) : It was special worship and satsang time for devotees at the Sivananda Ashram from April 21, 2015 to May 3, 2015. One after another holy satsang kept on refreshing & enlightening devotees with cool & peaceful breeze of Divine, even in hot scorching days of April. Srimad Bhagawat Katha by H. H. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji & Jnana Yajana on Kathopanishad by H. H. Swami Swami Medhanandapuriji Maharaj and Sri Navchandi Yajana on auspicious occasion 14th Brahmotsav of Sri Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Bhavan & Sri Chidananda Dhyana Mandir concluded with Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji’s Praktya Utsav (Birthday celebration) on May 3, 2015 774th Yogasan, Pranayam, Meditation Camp & Jnana Yajna ( April 21, 2015- April 27, 2015) Yogasana camp was inaugurated by H. H. Sri Swami Medhanandapuriji Maharaj, Acharya from Brahma Vidyapith, Kailash Ashram at Muni Ki Reti, Rishikesh. Large group attended Morning Yoga Meditation & Pranayam sessions by Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj starting from 5.30am to 7.00am that followed by Spiritual discourses on sacred text “Kathopanishad” (in Hindi) by Swami Medhanandapuriji Maharaj at Swami Chidananda Yoga – Dhyan Bhavan from 7.30 am to 8.30 am. Srimad Bhagawat Saptah (April 21, 2015 – April 27, 2015) : Before Srimad Bhagawat Katha commenced devotees joined in for “Pothi Yatra” carried Sri Bal Krishna in procession with traditional orchestra and dancing and singing in praise Sri Lallaji Maharaj. Thirty one young students of Bhagavata learning rendered their services by reading Bhagavata very systematically every day. From the Vyasa Peeth, Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj graced the devotees, the nectar of Srimad Bhagawata for seven days daily from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. The Srimad Bhagavata Maha purana describes the various Avatara of Vishnu. It is the most important among the eighteen Puranas and it is in poetry form. There are ten Avataras of Vishnu. The aim of every Avatara is to save the world from some great danger, to destroy the wicked and protect the virtuous. The ten Avataras are: Matsya (The Fish), Kurma (The Tortoise), Varaha (The Boar), Narasimha (The Man-Lion), Vamana (The Dwarf), Parasurama (Rama with the axe, the destroyer of the Kshatriya race), Ramachandra (the hero of the Ramayana—the son of Dasaratha, who destroyed Ravana), Sri Krishna, the teacher of the Gita, Buddha (the prince-ascetic, founder of Buddhism), and Kalki (the hero riding on a white horse, who is to come at the end of the Kali-Yuga) The aim of life as being devotion and the realization of God is emphasized. The whole of this Purana is a continuous hymnology on a spirited form of ardent love of God, sung in a variety of ways through stories, mythology, illustration and philosophy. From the Vyasa Peeth Sri Swamiji Maharaj presented the essence of the Srimad Bhagavata in His own unique style, in-depth and illumining listeners with stories and narrations easy to understand. Pujya Swamiji gets absorbed in a different realm while narrating and singing the Glories of the Lord and make others experience the same. The recording of entire seven days discourses have been done for the benefits of devotees at large. Soon, complete DVD set will be available to all Devotees also, in their overwhelming joy expressed and thanked Revered Swamiji Maharaj. They presented Swamiji a special turban from Mysore, Karnataka. It symbolizes a special honor to “Vidwan” meaning a learned & scholarly being. President of Ahmedabad Dental Surgeon Association, Dr. Jayant Vasavada with devotee group presented Swamiji Shawl, silver necklace and Rs. 2.5 lakhs as a token of their love. Sri Swamiji, graciously donated the money for H. H. Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj’s Birth Centenary Celebration fund. Sri Arunbhai Oza, trustee of Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sangh conveyed thanks to every one for their august presence and time sharing. A special thanks were conveyed to Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj for valuable sharing of Srimad Bhagawata. On April 26, 2015 Blood Donation drive was organized at the ashram ans and sixty six people donated blood. On April 28, 2015 a special Yajna was performed at holy Sri Ashta Lakshmi temple for completion of Sri Bhagavat Katha, which followed Bhandara and serving food to all. Evening was highlighted with a drama ” UDAN” by students of J. G. School of performing Arts at the Ashram’s lawn garden. It was based on real life story of Arunima “Sonu” Sinha. She is the first female amputee to climb Mount Everest. Life story of Arunima is a story of inspiration, braveness and faith in eternal. 15 th Sri Maa Ashtalaxmi Brahmotsav (April 29, 2015) Large number of devotees participated in full day of worship of Maa Sri Ashtalaxmi, Navchandi Yajana and grand Maha Arati, followed by feeding to Daridranarayan and Bhandara to all. In the evening melodious devotional sangeet by Sri Ajay Yagnikji enchanted the devotees. On April 30, 2015 Sunderkand recitation was performed by Sri Ajay Yajnikji of Delhi in the evening from 6.00 pm to 9.30 pm. Large number of devotees joined in recitation. Bhandara Prasad was served to one and all after the Parayan. On May 1, 2015 “Shiva the creator” Bharat Natyam style dance drama was staged by the artists of Nrutya Bharati, choreographed by Nrutya Guru Smt. Nirali and Sri Chandan Thakor. Gujarat Divya Jivan Sangh Convention (May 2, 2015): About three hundred and sixty members of Sivananda family attended full day activities from 9.00am to 4.00pm, lead by Sri Orunbhai Oza, trustee of the Gujarat Divine Life Society. Key members of the most of the centers of Gujarat Divya Jivan Sangh were present. Sri Ajay Umat, principal editor of leading news paper “Nav Gujarat Samay” spoke in length about ethics of news papers. Professor Venpati Kutumb Shastri, Vice Chancellor, Sri Somnath Sanskrit University (Somnath), Padmasri Vaidya Sri Rajesh Kotecha, Vice Chancellor, Gujarat Ayurved University(Jamnagar), Dr. Bansidhar Upadhyay, Vice Chancellor, Lakulish Yoga University and Sri Bhagyesh Jha were the speakers of the day. Sri Arunbhai Oza and Sri Atulbhai Parikh conducted the entire function. Evening was highlighted with Sri Swami Chidananda Birth Centenary Memorial 3rd discourse ” Swami Chidananda -“An Apostle of peace” by H. H. Sri Sadhu Brahmaviharidasji Maharaj. Birthday celebration of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji (May 3, 2013) With deep devotion and enthusiasm devotees at Sivananda Ashram,
News & Activity report for the month of April 2015
Publications Newsletters Utsav Ganga at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad (April 21, 2015 – May 3, 2015) : It was special worship and satsang time for devotees at the Sivananda Ashram from April 21, 2015 to May 3, 2015. One after another holy satsang kept on refreshing & enlightening devotees with cool & peaceful breeze of Divine, even in hot scorching days of April. Srimad Bhagawat Katha by H. H. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji & Jnana Yajana on Kathopanishad by H. H. Swami Swami Medhanandapuriji Maharaj and Sri Navchandi Yajana on auspicious occasion 14th Brahmotsav of Sri Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Bhavan & Sri Chidananda Dhyana Mandir concluded with Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji’s Praktya Utsav (Birthday celebration) on May 3, 2015 774th Yogasan, Pranayam, Meditation Camp & Jnana Yajna ( April 21, 2015- April 27, 2015) Yogasana camp was inaugurated by H. H. Sri Swami Medhanandapuriji Maharaj, Acharya from Brahma Vidyapith, Kailash Ashram at Muni Ki Reti, Rishikesh. Large group attended Morning Yoga Meditation & Pranayam sessions by Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj starting from 5.30am to 7.00am that followed by Spiritual discourses on sacred text “Kathopanishad” (in Hindi) by Swami Medhanandapuriji Maharaj at Swami Chidananda Yoga – Dhyan Bhavan from 7.30 am to 8.30 am. Srimad Bhagawat Saptah (April 21, 2015 – April 27, 2015) : Before Srimad Bhagawat Katha commenced devotees joined in for “Pothi Yatra” carried Sri Bal Krishna in procession with traditional orchestra and dancing and singing in praise Sri Lallaji Maharaj. Thirty one young students of Bhagavata learning rendered their services by reading Bhagavata very systematically every day. From the Vyasa Peeth, Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj graced the devotees, the nectar of Srimad Bhagawata for seven days daily from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. The Srimad Bhagavata Maha purana describes the various Avatara of Vishnu. It is the most important among the eighteen Puranas and it is in poetry form. There are ten Avataras of Vishnu. The aim of every Avatara is to save the world from some great danger, to destroy the wicked and protect the virtuous. The ten Avataras are: Matsya (The Fish), Kurma (The Tortoise), Varaha (The Boar), Narasimha (The Man-Lion), Vamana (The Dwarf), Parasurama (Rama with the axe, the destroyer of the Kshatriya race), Ramachandra (the hero of the Ramayana—the son of Dasaratha, who destroyed Ravana), Sri Krishna, the teacher of the Gita, Buddha (the prince-ascetic, founder of Buddhism), and Kalki (the hero riding on a white horse, who is to come at the end of the Kali-Yuga) The aim of life as being devotion and the realization of God is emphasized. The whole of this Purana is a continuous hymnology on a spirited form of ardent love of God, sung in a variety of ways through stories, mythology, illustration and philosophy. From the Vyasa Peeth Sri Swamiji Maharaj presented the essence of the Srimad Bhagavata in His own unique style, in-depth and illumining listeners with stories and narrations easy to understand. Pujya Swamiji gets absorbed in a different realm while narrating and singing the Glories of the Lord and make others experience the same. The recording of entire seven days discourses have been done for the benefits of devotees at large. Soon, complete DVD set will be available to all Devotees also, in their overwhelming joy expressed and thanked Revered Swamiji Maharaj. They presented Swamiji a special turban from Mysore, Karnataka. It symbolizes a special honor to “Vidwan” meaning a learned & scholarly being. President of Ahmedabad Dental Surgeon Association, Dr. Jayant Vasavada with devotee group presented Swamiji Shawl, silver necklace and Rs. 2.5 lakhs as a token of their love. Sri Swamiji, graciously donated the money for H. H. Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj’s Birth Centenary Celebration fund. Sri Arunbhai Oza, trustee of Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sangh conveyed thanks to every one for their august presence and time sharing. A special thanks were conveyed to Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj for valuable sharing of Srimad Bhagawata. On April 26, 2015 Blood Donation drive was organized at the ashram ans and sixty six people donated blood. On April 28, 2015 a special Yajna was performed at holy Sri Ashta Lakshmi temple for completion of Sri Bhagavat Katha, which followed Bhandara and serving food to all. Evening was highlighted with a drama ” UDAN” by students of J. G. School of performing Arts at the Ashram’s lawn garden. It was based on real life story of Arunima “Sonu” Sinha. She is the first female amputee to climb Mount Everest. Life story of Arunima is a story of inspiration, braveness and faith in eternal. 15 th Sri Maa Ashtalaxmi Brahmotsav (April 29, 2015) Large number of devotees participated in full day of worship of Maa Sri Ashtalaxmi, Navchandi Yajana and grand Maha Arati, followed by feeding to Daridranarayan and Bhandara to all. In the evening melodious devotional sangeet by Sri Ajay Yagnikji enchanted the devotees. On April 30, 2015 Sunderkand recitation was performed by Sri Ajay Yajnikji of Delhi in the evening from 6.00 pm to 9.30 pm. Large number of devotees joined in recitation. Bhandara Prasad was served to one and all after the Parayan. On May 1, 2015 “Shiva the creator” Bharat Natyam style dance drama was staged by the artists of Nrutya Bharati, choreographed by Nrutya Guru Smt. Nirali and Sri Chandan Thakor. Gujarat Divya Jivan Sangh Convention (May 2, 2015): About three hundred and sixty members of Sivananda family attended full day activities from 9.00am to 4.00pm, lead by Sri Orunbhai Oza, trustee of the Gujarat Divine Life Society. Key members of the most of the centers of Gujarat Divya Jivan Sangh were present. Sri Ajay Umat, principal editor of leading news paper “Nav Gujarat Samay” spoke in length about ethics of news papers. Professor Venpati Kutumb Shastri, Vice Chancellor, Sri Somnath Sanskrit University (Somnath), Padmasri Vaidya Sri Rajesh Kotecha, Vice Chancellor, Gujarat Ayurved University(Jamnagar), Dr. Bansidhar Upadhyay, Vice Chancellor, Lakulish Yoga University and Sri Bhagyesh Jha were the speakers of the day. Sri Arunbhai Oza and Sri Atulbhai Parikh conducted the entire function. Evening was highlighted with Sri Swami Chidananda Birth Centenary Memorial 3rd discourse ” Swami Chidananda -“An Apostle of peace” by H. H. Sri Sadhu Brahmaviharidasji Maharaj. Birthday celebration of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji (May 3, 2013) With deep devotion and enthusiasm devotees at Sivananda Ashram,
News & Activity report for the month of May 2015
Publications Newsletters Spiritual festivity continued with Navachandi Yajana and worship of Maa Sri Ashtalaxmi on April 29, 2015 and concluded with Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj’s 71 st Birthday celebration on May 3, 2015. Annual function of Sivananda Ashram was celebrated in satsang with saints. Gujarat Divya Jivan Sangh’s annual gathering was attended by the members from all over Gujarat . At night, Sri Swami Chidananda Birth Centenary Memorial lecture by Sadhu Brahmaviharidasji Maharaj of BAPS on the subject “ Swami Chidananda, an apostle of Peace “ was attended by mammoth gathering. Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj’s 71st Birth celebration on May 3, 2015 continued up to late early morning of May 4, 2015. 34th YTTC through SIVA (May 10, 2014 – May 30, 2014): Yoga Teacher Training Course program commenced with grace of Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. Twenty students from Gujarat, Italy, USA, Ludhiana , Spain attended three weeks of residential Yoga Teachers Training Course. The subjects covered were Patanjal Yoga Sutra, Yogasana, Pranayama, Kriyas, Mudras, Bandha, Yoga Nidra, Meditation, Gita, Ayurveda, relevant anatomy, diet, yoga psychology, yoga Management etc by a team of experts in the field in a well structured time slots. 200 hrs of yoga education was credited to the completion of course. At concluding of the course, exam were held and certificates were awarded by Pujya Swamiji Maharaj at award ceremony held on May 29, 2015. Entire course received a remarkable appreciation by students.They expressed their genuine feelings of learning of yoga in these twenty days here at Sivananda Ashram that, so far we knew just yoga as stretching exercise and mastering them, but teachings has opened a new avenue of Yoga Science. This course has given us inner light to live and lead a real Yoga way of life. Ms. Marta Guadalupe Moreno De La Santa Nieto of Spain scored maximum credit for her graceful performance. A special memento was presented to her. Function was concluded with great feelings of satisfaction to all. Mr. Roopa Majmudar, Joint Secretary of the Ashram conducted the program. As always, Mrs. Poonamben Thawani was working behind the scene silently taking care of many things and minor details for the smooth course of YTTC. She received a huge applause by all for her unconditional devotion and dedication. 21st Anniversary celebration of Sri Vishwanath Mahadev Temple( May 20, 2014): Early morning traditional Shodashopachar was offered to Lord Vishvanath by priest & Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj. Large numbers of devotees joined in sacred Homatak Laghurudra Havan with Vedic hymns chanting in the forenoon. It concluded with offering final oblation to Yagna Narayan & Maha-Arti by Sri Swamiji. Bhandara followed and about four hundred fifty people had Mahaprasad. Satsang & Tour of H.H. Sri swami Adhyatmanandaji MAharaj During the Month of May 2015 Ambaji, Khedbrahma, Ramnagar Kampo ( May 4, 2015). Devotees came from Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, South India, Delhi and from all over Gujarat for ashram’s annual function. A devotee group also had pilgrimage to Ambaji, Khdebrahma and Ramnagar Kampoo with Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj on early morning and returned back to ashram by evening. Indore & Ujjain (May 5, 2015 – May 8, 2015) Holy and Happy Birth day of most worshipful and Revered Sri Sri Maa Anandamayi Maa was celebrated with great devotion, deep sense of divine spirit at Sri Maa Anandamayi Ashram, Indore. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj was invited to preside over the function and grace the occasion, by H. H. Sri Kedar Babaji, the President of Sri Anandamayi Ashram, Indore. Swamij’s satsang was mid morning every day from 10 am -12 pm HE shared his divine memories with Sri Sri Maa. Sri Swamiji attended and conducted grand gathering of Sri Hariom Yoga group of Indore Yoga lovers. Sri Swamiji conducted special satsang also at Sri Parmananda Bhandar. Also program was arranged by Door Darshan Television Channels of Government of India. Sri Swamiji had holy darshan of Sri Harsiddhi Mataji and Lord Mahakaleshwar Temple at late night. Sri Suresh Bhatiaji, a devotee from Ujjain arranged Sri Swamiji’s yatra to Ujjain. ” Sivananda Yoga DVD” recording (May 9, 2015) : After coming back from Indore, Sri Swamiji Maharaj spent, whole day for recording of Sivananda Yoga DVD. Sri Chidananda Birth Centenary Yoga DVD is a creation of Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sangh to commemorate Birth Centenary celebration of Guru Maharaj Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj. It is a complete guide for the beginners as well as experts. It contains 84 Yoga postures. It is like Yoga Teachers comes to your home. It is filled with systemic, scientific and yet simple methods of yoga teaching by H.H. Swami Adhyamanandaji, who has been teaching yoga for over last four decades and has conducted more than 770 Yoga camps around the globe. Pujya Swamiji has trained thousands of students in Yoga, Pranayam and Meditation through yoga Camps and Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTTC) through SIVA (Sivananda Institute of Vendanta -Yoga Academy), who themselves are teaching others. Swamiji is a born teacher of international repute and author of many books on Yoga. A “must possess” treasure for not only Yoga lovers but for everyone. Mandal (May 10, 2015) Most worshipful and late Revered Sri Mandal Swamiji Maharaj was known for his service to mankind and animals. Last year, Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj had laid foundation stone for Free Eye Hospital. On May 10, 2015 Sri Swamiji inaugurated this wonderful Centre of Selfless Service and an abode of Service beyond Self. The President, State Development Corporation and former Health Minister, Sri Jayprakash Narayan also graced the occasion. In his short speech, Rev. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj said, “ Rev. Mandal Bapu was an embodiment of service. He was oozing only love and love through his divine bosom. From head to heart, a man of total purity and transparency. Many big people of the corporate, social and government organizations came to him for his advice and blessings. Revered Mandal Bapu’s relation with The Divine Life Society is almost four decades old. Dr. Adhvaryuji, the President of Gujarat Divya Jivan Sangh and trustee of H. Q. The Divine
News & Activity report for the month of June 2015
Publications Newsletters Birth Centenary Celebration of Guru Bhagawan Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad. “Be a part of celebrations and Be benefited “ June 1, 2015 marks Gurubhagvan Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj’s holy Sannyasa day. A special satsang was organized at the Ashram, lead by Smt. Rupaben Majmudar. Large number of Devotees participated in satsang, prayers & meditation. “SIVA” (Sivananda Institute of Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Keeping in front the Ideals and Lofty Teachings of Holy Master Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj “Serve, Love, Give, Purify, Meditate & Realize”, the Spiritual and Yoga activities at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad has blossomed into a beautiful Spiritual and Yoga center. Yoga teaching is one of the vital activities at the ashram. Ashram offers daily yoga lessons for beginners & established yoga practitioners, Yoga Camps, Yoga Teacher Certifications Course, weekend Yoga workshop under the leadership of H.H. Swami Adhyatmanandaji. Pujya Swamiji, who has been teaching yoga for over last four decades and has conducted more than 770 Yoga camps around the globe. Pujya Swamiji has trained thousands of students in Yoga, Pranayam and Meditation through yoga Camps and Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTTC) through SIVA (Sivananda Institute of Vendanta -Yoga Academy), who themselves are teaching others. Swamiji is a born teacher of international repute and author of many books on Yoga and has crated “Sivananda Yoga DVD”s (it is “must possess” treasure for all). Yoga teachings at the Ashram are designed to integrate all aspects of life – physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual – and help Sadhak finds inner peace and joy. The yoga teachers staff works on volunteer bases. They provide expert instructions on a large number of topics, ranging from the yoga postures, breathing practices, yoga philosophy and meditation to health-related topics. International Yoga Day Celebrations at the Ashram – June 21, 2015, International Yoga day was celebrated in great enthusiasm and in Yoga spirit here at the Ashram, as June 21 was declared as the International Day of Yoga by the United Nations General Assembly on December 11, 2014. We feel honored as our Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his UN Address suggested the date to be June 21 as the International Day of Yoga as it is the longest day of the year (Summer Solstice) in the Northern Hemisphere and has special significance in many parts of the world. Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice or discipline that originated in India. There was a great momentum for this day celebrations at the Ashram. Full day, Yoga sessions in batches for beginners and established advanced group were held and huge crowed of totally fresh beginners & established advanced yoga students participated the full day of yoga event at the Ashram. Yoga classes began from early morning 5:15 am to 6:45am and 7:00 am – 8:00 am. Tratak meditation were held from 5:15am-5:45am. More then five hundred people joined with their candles during Tratak meditation. It was breath taking scene. After the meditation, they studied yogasan, pranayama, dhyan and yoganindra. This session was conducted by Yoga teacher Miss Sangita Thavani. After that, two yoga sessions were held from 7am to 8am at ashram lawn garden and Shree Shree Chidananda Dhyan Mandir. This session was unique because it was especially organized for handicap and blind people, it was conducted by yoga teacher Sri Vikram Mistry. Second session was conducted by yoga teacher Sri Balaram and members of income tax bar association attended this session. After the classes food was served Upma, Sev-usal and Sukhadi that people enjoyed heartily. The evening session from 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm was a special one too because it was attended by underprivileged children of the town. Arrangements were made for their transportations from far places of the town. They all were taught yogasan, pranayama, meditation and yoganindra by Yoga teacher Sri Shaishav Shah and after Yoga session all children were served a good meal; Chhole Puri, Sweet dish, Pulav and Rayatu. They all were happy. At the concluding of the full day Yoga activities, a message of Pujya Swamiji Maharaj was read by Sri Arunbhai Oza, trustee of the ashram which brought a joy to all the participants. Pujya Swamiji is away on the tour to the West at present. His Yoga message was printed and distributed to all for more people to get benefited from the simple yoga learning. Also The same message was released from the Editor desk as ” Vishwa Falak Yoga Day” for the benefits of people at large. Here, we bring the same for our Gujarati web viewer’s benefits. New Sivananda Yoga DVD was made available to people for purchase. New Sivananda Yoga DVD – Sri Chidananda Birth Centenary Yoga DVD is a creation of Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sangh to commemorate Birth Centenary celebration of Guru Maharaj Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj. It is a complete guide for the beginners as well as experts. It contains 84 Yoga postures. It is like Yoga Teacher comes to your home. It is filled with systemic, scientific and yet simple methods of yoga teaching by H.H. Swami Adhyamanandaji, who has been teaching yoga for over last four decades and has conducted more than 770 Yoga camps around the globe. Pujya Swamiji has trained thousands of students in Yoga, Pranayam and Meditation through yoga Camps and Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTTC) through SIVA (Sivananda Institute of Vendanta -Yoga Academy), who themselves are teaching others. Swamiji is a born teacher of international repute and author of many books on Yoga. A “must possess” treasure for not only Yoga lovers but for everyone. During the month of June 2015, regular activities of the ashram; Yoga classes in batches, Beginner’s Yoga Training, Reiki training, daily satsang, weekly satsang, “Paduka Pujan”, Chandipath, Sunderkand, Mrutyunjay Mantra Japa, Poor Feeding, Grocery distribution, Yoga therapy, Homeopathic treatment etc were carried out as usual. Seva Activities SIVA ( Sivananda International Vedanta-Yoga Academy), During the month of June about five hundred new students were initiated to beginner yoga classes. The beginner classes were conducted from June 1, 2015 – June 10, 2015 from 5.30am -7.00am and June 15, 2015 -June 25, 2015 from 6.30pm- 8.00pm. Reiki classes were conducted with great enthusiasm. In the month of June,