News & Activity Report for the month of May 2016
Publications Newsletters Spiritual festivity continued with Navachandi Yajana and worship of Maa Sri Ashtalaxmi on April 29, 2016 and concluded with Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj’s 72 nd Birthday celebration on May 3, 2016. 37 th YTTC through SIVA (May 21, 2016 – June 9, 2016): Yoga Teacher Training Course program commenced with grace of Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. About 20 students from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Himmachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, USA, and Portugal attended the course. 220 hours training was imparted with Yogasana, Pranayama, Meditation technique, basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology, Gita, Patanjali Yoga Sutra, Philosophy and Psychology of Yoga and Reiki, the science of natural healing. It is schedule to conclude on June 9, 2016. 785 th Yoga, Mediatation and Pranayam Camp (May 23, 20106 – June 1, 2016): Camp was commenced with lightening of lamp by Sri. Prakash Soni Trustee of Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sangh. Sri. Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj conducted the camp. A special session of “Tratak Kriya” was organized with candle light meditation which was followed by potluck on May 23rd. Camp is schedule to conclude on June 1, 2016. 22nd 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 2016 Ambaji, Khedbrahma, Ramnagar Kampo ( May 4, 2016): A group of about forty devotees had pilgrimage to Ambaji, Khdebrahma and Ramnagar Kampoo with Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj on early morning and returned back to ashram by evening. on the way back they had satsang and lunch at Sri Swami Guru Krupanandaji Maharaj’s Abode at Ramnagar Kampo. Ujjain (May 5, 2016 – May 7, 2016) : A Group Of 23 Devotees Visited Holy Kumbh Mela with Rev. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj. Entire group was welcomed and honored by Maha Mandaleshwar Sri Swami Avdeshanandaji Maharaj of the Juna Akhada. they all had holy dip in kshipra river, darshan of Lord Maha kal, Harsiddhi Mata and paying homage to number of holy saints and sages. It was soul elevating visit to Ujjain Kumbh Mela . . Nasik (May 8, 2016) H. H. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj was invited to address Sri Vasant Rao Naik Memorial lecture at famous Ramghat of the bank of River Godavari, Nasik. It was a big assembly of estimated about 40,000 people, blessed by inspiring speech of Sri Swamiji for two full hours. Swamiji shared his words of wisdom and led the listeners in values from Indian Asian Literatures.In his sharing Rev. Swamiji said drink the nectar of Vedas and Upanishads, Gita, Ramayana and Puranas, Dhammapd of Buddha and Kalpsutras of Mahavir. Even holy Guru Granth Sahib of Sikh community, being a common message of truth, non-violence, purity, character and adhere of godly hood. It may be through Saint Tukaram, Ramdas, Jnaneshwar, Muktabhai, Nivratinath and Sri Narsinh Mehta of West India, Tyagraj, Bussavappa, Sri Raman Maharshi of South India. Kabir, Tulasi, Meera or Soordas of North India. Sri Chaitanya, Sri Ramkrishna Paramhansa or Sri Yogananda Paramhansa of East India. Among worlds principal religion of Muslims, Christians, Buddha, Yehudi, Hindu and more all bring the message of purity, love to mankind, service to all, love all, hate none, and hurt none. Mumbai (May 9, 2016): It was Holy Akshay Tritiya day; Sri Swamiji visited in Goraksha Ashram at Borivalli, Mumbai. He had the darshan and satsang with H. H. Sri Gulabnathji Maharaj of Nath Sampradaya. Late evening Swamiji arrived back to Ahmedabad. Delhi (May 10 & 11, 2016): Sri Swamiji was at Delhi for two days, HE stayed at Dwarka and Haus Khas. Satsang was organized at both of these places and Sri Swamiji Maharaj returned back to the ashram on May 12th morning. Chharodi at Gandinagar -Surkhej Road (May 23, 2016) : Honoring invitation of Director Education of Nirma University, Sri. Swamiji Maharaj graced the function held for Universities’ new recruited professors. At evening function Sri. Swamiji spoke in length living virtuous life and value of “Positive attitude” in daily living, connecting the understanding of human elements in public dealings. Bhavnagar (May 29, 2016): Dr. Naren Joshi, a trustee of Sri Gujarat Divya Jivan Sangh passed away at Bhavnagar. Sri. Swamiji Maharaj, Sri Arun Oza, Poonam Thawani and a group of devotees of the ashram went for condolence meeting. Dr. Naren was a sincere student of Bhagavad Gita. He served the activities of Divya Jivan Sangh for the last forty two years. Om Shanti! Read Full Article
News & Activity report for the month of June 2016
Publications Newsletters ” The Guru is the boat, To cross this ocean of Samsara; The Guru is the passport, To the kingdom of Eternal bliss; The Guru is the ladder, To lift you to the peak of perfection. Serve your Guru well with Bhakti. You will obtain his grace, And reach the goal of life.” – Swami Sivananda Month of July was highlighted with sacred Rath Yatra festival, Gurupurnima Celebrations and Aradhana day satsang at Ashram, Chariot Festival (Ratha Yatra) of the Lord Jagannatha at the Ashram ( July 16, 2015 ) The significance of Chariot Festival as per Vedic scriptures is that anyone who sees Lord Jagannatha or pulls His chariots earns an immense spiritual benefits. By His supreme potency, the Lord agrees to personally enter the form of Deity, just to accept the loving service of His devotees. In this sense the Deity is non-different from the Lord Himself. And once a year Lord Jagannatha comes forth in His entire magnificent splendor to enjoy the Ratha-yatra parade and show Himself to all. At our ashram, we had a graceful Ratha Yatra on July 6, 2016 . The Idols of Lord Sri Jagannatha, brother Balaramji & sister Subhadraji were adorned splendidly after ceremoniously worshipped by temple priest. Then the idols were mounted on the silver thrown in decorated chariot and brought out for the procession. It was a joyous occasion for all. Devotees were singing and dancing in the praise of the Lord. Devotees present on the occasion experienced the Divine Presence of the Lord. Lord Shree Jagannatha’s prasad Doothpak, maalpua, mug & Blackberry was served to all Guru Purnima Utsav (July 19, 2016) Guru Purnima was celebrated in great reverence and devotion at Shree Swami Chidananda Dhyan-yoga bhavan. The evening satsang began ( from 6.00pm -7.30pm) with recitation of Sri Jai Ganesh prayers, Sivananda Panchkam, Guru Strotras. Paduka pujan & Bhajan kirtan were offered to Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj & Guru Maharaj Shree Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj. Devotee were blessed to receive Divine message of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji by phone, as Swamiji Maharaj is away from ashram on Centenary tour to the West. Smt. Rupa Majmudar shared her feelings towards Guru. About six hundred devotees were served mahaprasad. On July 28, 2016 evening satsang is planned on the occasion of 53 rd Mahasamadhi day of Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. Regular Ashram Activities At Ashram regular Yoga classes in seven batches for beginners and advanced yoga students carried out this month as usual.. 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. As always, on first Sunday Grain distributed to needy and on 3 rd of the month feeding to poor were done. Nutritious food was provided to children under Narayana seva project run by the Ashram. About 600 Kg grain was distributed to underprivileged families. Daily Satsang and pujas are performed regularly in the temples. Centenary Celebrations Tour 2016 (June 22, 2016 – July 31, 2016 to USA, Canada & UK) of H. H. Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj Chidananda Centernary Celebration Tour 2016 of H.H. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has concluded on Aug 1, 2016. Devotees here in the West expressed their love, joy & gratitude in their own ways to be a part of this memorable event. The highlights of the tour is Centenary Celebrations of Brother Monks Gurumaharaj Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj and H. H. Sri Swami Swami Chinmayanandaji Maharaj at Chicago, Chinmaya Mission at Atlanta and Chinmaya Mission at Houston, Mandir Mahotsv at Bharatiya Temple, Troy (MI), Yoga Teachers Training at Kul-kamala Ashram, a story of a devotee’s offering of a Thepla (Indian roti) Thal and more….. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji released a booklet “Divinity – Chidananda Thy Name” commemorating the birth centenary of Pujya Swami Chidanandaji at Atlanta. Chidananda Sevashram brought out this booklet which displays the life and teachings of Swamiji in pictures and words. An impressive documentary was shown on the saintly personality of Pujya Swami Chidanandaji. Here’ we share a few sentiments of devotees…………….. “It was indeed a joy to be a part of most memorable event of Jalaram Mandir Pranpratishta Mahotsav. That day, Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj ignited a special spark and created a big momentum with HIS holy presence & Kirtan. It reminded of the ecstatic site (that is read in the book) of Kirtan by Sri Chaitanya Mahaprbhu !” – sevak “We have been and continued to be blessed by His presence in our life and His teachings. Wherever Swami-Ji goes, Love is there. Peace is there. Joy is there. God is there. We are better people as a result of His sharing of the Light.”- Sharon Alitt “Being in His presence brings feelings of love, kindness, calmness… his knowledge, history and experience allow me to walk away with the tools I need to continue my journey toward becoming a Yogi.” – a devotee Read Full Article
News & Activity Report for the Month of July 2016
Publications Newsletters ” The Guru is the boat, To cross this ocean of Samsara; The Guru is the passport, To the kingdom of Eternal bliss; The Guru is the ladder, To lift you to the peak of perfection. Serve your Guru well with Bhakti. You will obtain his grace, And reach the goal of life.” – Swami Sivananda Month of July was highlighted with sacred Rath Yatra festival, Gurupurnima Celebrations and Aradhana day satsang at Ashram, Chariot Festival (Ratha Yatra) of the Lord Jagannatha at the Ashram ( July 16, 2015 ) The significance of Chariot Festival as per Vedic scriptures is that anyone who sees Lord Jagannatha or pulls His chariots earns an immense spiritual benefits. By His supreme potency, the Lord agrees to personally enter the form of Deity, just to accept the loving service of His devotees. In this sense the Deity is non-different from the Lord Himself. And once a year Lord Jagannatha comes forth in His entire magnificent splendor to enjoy the Ratha-yatra parade and show Himself to all. At our ashram, we had a graceful Ratha Yatra on July 6, 2016 . The Idols of Lord Sri Jagannatha, brother Balaramji & sister Subhadraji were adorned splendidly after ceremoniously worshipped by temple priest. Then the idols were mounted on the silver thrown in decorated chariot and brought out for the procession. It was a joyous occasion for all. Devotees were singing and dancing in the praise of the Lord. Devotees present on the occasion experienced the Divine Presence of the Lord. Lord Shree Jagannatha’s prasad Doothpak, maalpua, mug & Blackberry was served to all Guru Purnima Utsav (July 19, 2016) Guru Purnima was celebrated in great reverence and devotion at Shree Swami Chidananda Dhyan-yoga bhavan. The evening satsang began ( from 6.00pm -7.30pm) with recitation of Sri Jai Ganesh prayers, Sivananda Panchkam, Guru Strotras. Paduka pujan & Bhajan kirtan were offered to Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj & Guru Maharaj Shree Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj. Devotee were blessed to receive Divine message of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji by phone, as Swamiji Maharaj is away from ashram on Centenary tour to the West. Smt. Rupa Majmudar shared her feelings towards Guru. About six hundred devotees were served mahaprasad. On July 28, 2016 evening satsang is planned on the occasion of 53 rd Mahasamadhi day of Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. Regular Ashram Activities At Ashram regular Yoga classes in seven batches for beginners and advanced yoga students carried out this month as usual.. 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. As always, on first Sunday Grain distributed to needy and on 3 rd of the month feeding to poor were done. Nutritious food was provided to children under Narayana seva project run by the Ashram. About 600 Kg grain was distributed to underprivileged families. Daily Satsang and pujas are performed regularly in the temples. Centenary Celebrations Tour 2016 (June 22, 2016 – July 31, 2016 to USA, Canada & UK) of H. H. Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj Chidananda Centernary Celebration Tour 2016 of H.H. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has concluded on Aug 1, 2016. Devotees here in the West expressed their love, joy & gratitude in their own ways to be a part of this memorable event. The highlights of the tour is Centenary Celebrations of Brother Monks Gurumaharaj Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj and H. H. Sri Swami Swami Chinmayanandaji Maharaj at Chicago, Chinmaya Mission at Atlanta and Chinmaya Mission at Houston, Mandir Mahotsv at Bharatiya Temple, Troy (MI), Yoga Teachers Training at Kul-kamala Ashram, a story of a devotee’s offering of a Thepla (Indian roti) Thal and more….. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji released a booklet “Divinity – Chidananda Thy Name” commemorating the birth centenary of Pujya Swami Chidanandaji at Atlanta. Chidananda Sevashram brought out this booklet which displays the life and teachings of Swamiji in pictures and words. An impressive documentary was shown on the saintly personality of Pujya Swami Chidanandaji. Here’ we share a few sentiments of devotees…………….. “It was indeed a joy to be a part of most memorable event of Jalaram Mandir Pranpratishta Mahotsav. That day, Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj ignited a special spark and created a big momentum with HIS holy presence & Kirtan. It reminded of the ecstatic site (that is read in the book) of Kirtan by Sri Chaitanya Mahaprbhu !” – sevak “We have been and continued to be blessed by His presence in our life and His teachings. Wherever Swami-Ji goes, Love is there. Peace is there. Joy is there. God is there. We are better people as a result of His sharing of the Light.”- Sharon Alitt “Being in His presence brings feelings of love, kindness, calmness… his knowledge, history and experience allow me to walk away with the tools I need to continue my journey toward becoming a Yogi.” – a devotee Read Full Article
News & Activity report for the Month of August 2016
Publications Newsletters Holy Shravan Month Celebration (Aug 3, 2016 – Aug 30, 2016) – Holy Shravana month was celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion in the worship of Lord Shiva at Sri Vishvanath Mahadev temple here at the Ashram. During this month Rudrabhishek and special Pooja were performed. Devotees participated in Savalkshya Bilva patras Archna, Abhishekatmak Laghurudras performed at Holy Shrine on each Monday during the Shravan month. Sri Shiv Puran Katha by Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj during Shravan Month, Daily 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Sri Ashta Lakshmi-Adishakti Peeth was a special treat for devotees, they came from far & wide to listen to Shiv Mahima by Sri Swamiji Maharaj. On Aug 30, 2016 amavasya day, Shiv Puran Katha was concluded ceremoniously which was followed with next day Homatmak Laghurudra and Bhandara. About thousand devotees were served Mahaprasad. Krishna Jayanti Utsav (Aug 25, 2016): Sri Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated with great devotion. Lord Sri Krishna’s Prakatya Ustav was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Sri Ashta Lakshmi Adi Shakti Peeth. Bhakti Sangeet by Dr. Sri Vasavda ji’s Gunjan group filled Ashram’s air with Divine vibrations just before Sri Lalaji’s pragtya at midnight. Devotees were dancing & chanting at the time of birth of Lord Sri Krishna. All the devotees had Darshan of Sri Lalaji in the decorated cradle. Honoring sincere request of program Executive of Door Darshan, Gujarati Television Center (Govt. of India, Ahmedabad), Sri SwamiJi Maharaj went to Dwarka for running commentary during Janmashtami utsav of Lord Sri Krishna at Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka. Independence day of India, Aug 15, 2016 was celebrated and Flag hoisting was done by Sri Swamiji Maharaj at the ashram in the morning. In the evening, honoring an invitation, Sri Swamiji attended social gathering at Gandhinagar held on the occasion of Independence Day. Honorable Mr. Kohliji, Governor of Gujarat and ResPected Sri Vijay Rupani, Chief Minister of Gujarat as well as Army, Air force, Naval, Police Chief of Gujarat all graced the occasion. Sri Chidananda Birth Centenary Celebrations commenced from Sept 24, 2015 with three days satsang programs and a ground breaking ceremony to commence construction of Swami Chidananda Centenary Memorial Yoga Bhawan by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji in holy company of Mahatmas at Sivananda Ashram Ahmedabad. Since then, under the the guidance of H. H. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandajij one after the other the planned programs, Satsangs, Jnan Yajana, distribution of Sivananda & Chidananda literature – new book release “Prakash Punj”, Yoga & Meditation camps, “Chidananda Smruti Pravachan” series in India and abroad by Pujya Swamiji, Chidananda Yoga DVD release, Youth programs, Seva projects, Centenary Celebration Tour (to USA, UK & Canada) of Sri Swamiji Maharaj, Construction of Chidananda Yoga Bhawan, Medical camp, food & grain distribution, feeding to under privileged, Srimad Bhagawat Katha, Shiva-Puran Katha , Gita Jnana Yajana (Bhagavad Gita -18 chapters) by Pujya Swamiji on Vyasaasan and more……went on in great enthusiasm through out the year here at the Ashram. Now, the grand culmination of Centenary Celebration with a week long satsang programs & inauguration of Chidananda Yoga Bhawan …….. from Sept 17, 2016 to Sept 24, 2016. Be a part of this historic & memorable event and feel blessed ! All are humbly invited…………. H. H. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj’s Satsang & Tours during the Month of July – August 2016 Chidananda Centernary Celebration Tour 2016 of H.H. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji to USA, Canada & UK (from June 22, 2016 – July 31, 2016) was concluded on Aug 1, 2016. Devotees here in the West expressed their love, joy & gratitude in their own ways to be a part of this memorable event. Swamiji’s Tour Commenced from Chicago, took him to Troy (MI), Toledo (Oh), Charlotte (NC), Atlanta (GA), Bloomington (IN), Toronto (Canada), Houston (TX), New Jersey (NJ), Reading (Philadelphia) and then at UK. The highlights of the tour is Centenary Celebrations of Brother Monks Gurumaharaj Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj and H. H. Sri Swami Swami Chinmayanandaji Maharaj at Chicago, Chinmaya Mission at Atlanta and Chinmaya Mission at Houston, Mandir Mahotsv at Bharatiya Temple, Troy (MI), Yoga Teachers Training at Kul-kamala Ashram, a story of a devotee’s offering of a Thepla (Indian roti) Thal and more….. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji released a booklet “Divinity – Chidananda Thy Name” commemorating the birth centenary of Pujya Swami Chidanandaji at Atlanta. Chidananda Sevashram brought out this booklet which displays the life and teachings of Swamiji in pictures and words. An impressive documentary was shown on the saintly personality of Pujya Swami Chidanandaji. During the short stay in UK, Swamiji attended program at Anoopam Mission (Uxbridge) Bristol, Croidance, Sutton Surrey and more…. He was invited by Hindu Swayam Sevak Sangathan of UK. Here’ we share a few sentiments of devotees…………….. “It was indeed a joy to be a part of most memorable event of Jalaram Mandir Pranpratishta Mahotsav. That day, Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj ignited a special spark and created a big momentum with HIS holy presence & Kirtan. It reminded of the ecstatic site (that is read in the book) of Kirtan by Sri Chaitanya Mahaprbhu !” – sevak “We have been and continued to be blessed by His presence in our life and His teachings. Wherever Swami-Ji goes, Love is there. Peace is there. Joy is there. God is there. We are better people as a result of His sharing of the Light.”- Sharon Alitt “Being in His presence brings feelings of love, kindness, calmness… his knowledge, history and experience allow me to walk away with the tools I need to continue my journey toward becoming a Yogi.” – a devotee << More>> Mumbai(Aug 1, 2016): On arrival to Mumbai, Swamiji visited “Vimark plus”, a newly opened business house of Smt. Vishakha and Sri. Maulesh Pota. Also, Swamiji paid his visit to Suchak family. They lost loving member of the family, Brigadier Amresh R. Prasad. Swamiji conducted prayer for the departed soul for his eternal peace and consoled his wife Poonam Prasad Mataji. Gandhinagar (Aug 7, 2016): A grand oath ceremony function for newly elected Chief Minister and his elite team was organized in presence of dignitaries of political world from
News & Activity report for the Month of September 2016
Publications Newslettershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPVKlnWX_us Worshipful and Revered Guru Bhagawan Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaja’s birth Centenary year Sept 24, 2015 – Sept 24, 2016 celebration has been a joy of Chidananda Chintan, Chidananda Mananam, Chidananda Darshan through planning, thinking, watching TV programs (live & recorded) of various branches of Divine Life Society, Head Quarter Risikesh, video clips (live & through Youtubes), documentaries (must watch of one brought out by Swami Chidananda Sevashram) & reading through website of various centers, organizing programs & being a part of it and more…… for countless devotees all over the globe. The grand culmination of celebration was a absolute joy here at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad. A spiritual presence of Gurumaharaj Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj was experienced by one and all – even the birds, squirrels and peacock rejoiced HIS presence and joined in the celebration at the Ashram. On the morning of Gurumaharaj’s Birthday Sept 24, 2016, a peacock danced in all its grace (got caught in video recording) in lawn garden of the Ashram and birds were singing glories of Gurumaharaj in their own tunes with the devotional bhajans & kirtans. Adding to that…… GuruMaharaj gave Darshan! What is not possible for Gurumaharaj ? a devotee (from USA) called and shared with Pujya Swamiji her darshan of GuruMaharaj in dream on Sept 24th morning. How wonderful ! it is all GURU KRUPA. Glories to Gurudev ! It was a week (Sept 17, 2016 – Sept 24, 2016) of spiritual feast for all. Highlight of the celebration : A Grand GURU Paduka Pujan, Sunderkand Parayan, daily Satsangh in the company of learned scholars & Mahatmas delivering enlightening spiritual discourses, feeding to Daridra Narayanas, Sadhu bhojan, devotional sangeet, sharing of thoughts filled with love & devotion by one who has lived with & served GuruMaharaj – H. H. Sri Swami Ramswarupanandaji Maharaj from Uttarkashi, H. H. Sri Swami Brahmanishthanandaji Maharaj from Delhi, H. H. Sri Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj narrating life incidences and their experiences with Guru Bhagawan Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj were beyond these finite words can express…………… On Sept 24, 2016 in the evening two Acharyas from Juna & Nirvani Akhada and H.E. Governor of Gujarat, Mr. Om Prakash Kohli dedicated The “CHIDANANDAM’ by unveiling the curtain of Granite plaque engraved in golden letters in holy presence of Juna Peethadhishwar Sri Swami Avadheshanandaji Maharaj, Nirvan Peethadhishwar Srimat Swami Vishokanandaji Maharaj, Mahamandleshwar Sri Swami Vishwambhar Bhartiji, Mahamandleshwar Srimat Swami Kalyanananda Bhartiji, Srimat Swami Parmatmanandaji, Arch Bishop Mekwan. The new satsang Hall at Chidanandam was packed with devotees to its maximum capacity. All Saints and H.E. Governor spoke praising Gurumaharaj Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj as a divine incarnation…….and the beautiful Souvenir “CHIDANANDAM” was released. More details of Culmination Celebration here with……….. In fact, the celebration commenced with Ganapati Homam, Navgrahpuja & Gurupaduka pujan in newly constructed Chidananda Yoga Bhawan on Ganesh Chaturthi day and serving food to Daridranaraya in underprivileged area of the town on Sept 5, 2016. Gita JnanaYajana (from Sept 5, 2016 to Sept 16, 2016 ) by Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji on Vyasasan sharing the words of wisdom on Chapter 9th of Bhagawad Gita “The Yoga of the Kingly Science & the Kingly Secret”, daily evening discourses from 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm . Pujya Swamiji selected this chapter as it was a great liking of Gurudev Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj. It was a great treat to listen to Pujya Swamiji, HE shared HIS own experiences with God and Gurudev. The Lord’s divine protection is assured to all those who take refuge in Him. The essential thing is to fix the mind on the Lord and dedicate everything unto Him—one’s body, mind, actions, emotion and will. On Sept 17, 2016 Sunerkand Parayan by Sri Gopalram Sharma group from Rajkot & Abu was organized. The holy chants and singing of Sunderkand in different raga filled the Ashram with Divine Breeze. Evening Satsang on Sunday Sept 18, 2016 was by learned scholars namely Sri P. K. Laheri (IAS), Sri. Bhagyesh Jha (IAS)& Sri Ajay Umat, editor of leading newspaper, “NaGujarat Samay” . On Monday Sept 19, 2016 devotees were blessed by holy presence & satsang of H. H. Sri Saheb Dada of Sri Anoopam Mission, Mogri. Sri Saheb Dada gave inspiring talk on the subject of “Guru-Bhakti Yoga” and importance of total surrender to Guru to receive the grace of GURU. Satsang began with devotional sangeet by Smt. Dipti Desai and her group. They charmed the listeners with their melodious sangeet. On Tuesday September 20, 2016 was a special day of Sri Nitin Mukesh, a Bollywood fame singing at the Ashram. We had mammoth crowd to enjoy his melodious voice, There were more than 5000 music lovers who enjoyed memorable songs of “Melodies of Mukesh”. On Wednesday Sept 21, 2016 Professor Jay Vasavda spoke on interesting topic of “Silence is also one discourse” and H. H. Sri Krishnamani Maharaj, President of Sri Krishna Pranami Mandir, Jamnagar shared his words of wisdom on the subject of “Without Krishna everything is fake” On Thursday Sept 22, 2016 : worship of Holy Paduka pujan of Gurudev Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj and Gurudev Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj was performed in newly constructed “CHIDANANDAM”. At the evening satsang Jain Muni Sri Jinchandraji Maharaj from Tithal and Sri Devprasad Bapu from Ananda Bawa Ashram, Jamnagar thrilled the audience by sharing their words of wisdom on subject of “Forgiveness” and “Vedanta Vichar”. On Friday Sept 23, 2016 : Ashram was blessed by presence of holy men from all four corners of Gujarat. One hundred and twenty seven Sadhu were honored, served lunch and kind offerings in memory of GuruMaharaj Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj. At evening satsang, Revered President of Adhyatma Vidya Mandir, Tatva Tirth, Ahmedabad and Nirvan Peethadhishwar Acharya Mahamandleshwar Sri Swami Vishokanandaji Maharaj shared their thoughts on the subject of “Guru Shishya Sambandh Yoga” They poured their hearts narrating life and teaching of Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj The culmination on Sept 24, 2016 GuruMaharaj’s 100th Birth Anniversary was a Red Letter day in the history of Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad. Highlights of the day : A Grand Paduka Pujan and sharing
News & Activity Report for the Month of October 2016
Publications Newsletters News Through Event photos Deepavali Celebrations & Annakoot Darsahn ( October 17 , 2017 – October 20, 2017) : A grand Lakshmi Poojan was organized at Sri Ashta Lakshmi Bhawan on the evening of Lakshmi Trayodashi (Dhanteras) on Oct 17, 2017. Sri Sri Sri Ashta Laxmi Bhavan was decorated with lighting, rangoli, pushpamala during Deepavali. A group Laxmi (Sri Yantra) Pujan was performed at Sri Sri Ashta Laxmi Bhavan in holy presence of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj and joined by priest Sri Kamlesh Jha of the ashram. On Diwali day grand Annkoot was offered to Maa Sri Ashtalakshmi. A few weeks of planning and preparations of about thousand varieties of food items by so many devotees culminated in Grand Annakoot offering to Sri Ashtalaxmi Maa on Deepavali day. A grand Annakoot food court was organized and dinner was served to the poor people at Sivananda Ashram. Entire day over thousands of people came to the ashram for the Annakoot Darshan and evening aarti on Deepavali and New Year day, as per Hindu calendar. Number of Saints and Acharya visited the ashram also. Number of TV channels and news papers highlighted the selfless services of Sivananda Ashrm. Srimad Bhagawat Saptah ( Oct 21, 2017 – Oct 27, 2017) : Srimad Bhagawat Katha commenced with devotees joined for “Pothi Yatra” carried Sri Bal Krishna in procession with traditional orchestra and dancing and singing in praise Sri Lallaji Maharaj. From the Vyasa Peeth, Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj graced the devotees, the nectar of Srimad Bhagawata for seven days. Pujya Swamiji gets absorbed in a different realm while narrating and singing the Glories of the Lord and make others experience the same. Dr. Naren Joshi, Mrs. Virbalaben Joshi and Sri Chidambaram Joshi were ardent devotee of Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad. Dr. Joshi served as a trustee of Gujarat Divya Jivan Sangh. All these three good souls departed in last ten years. In their loving memory, Bhagavat Katha was organized by daughters of Dr. Joshi; Smt. Kalpanaben Pandya, Smt. Shailjaben & Gayatriben. 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) (SIVA) Sivananda Institute of Vedanta -Yoga Academy : As always, daily five Yogasana practice Classes and Two Yogasana – Meditation classes for beginners conducted and about six hundred new people participated these Yoga classes this month. Food for children through Narayana Seva, monthly grain distribution to the needy families through Vishwanath Seva Kendra, Daily Satsang & Puja Archana in the temples was performed at Ashram. Sunday satsang, Purnima’s Sri Satyanarayan Vrat Katha and Sri Lalita Sahasranam Parayana are regular part of the Ashram’s activities. Satsang & Tours of H. H. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj during the Month of September 2017 Ahmedabad (Oct 1, 2017): On October 1st, Indian Red Cross Society, Ahmedabad organized get together of all Centurion blood donors and blood donation drive where thirty five people donated blood. They all were centurion blood donors and many of them were donating blood for 150th times or more. Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj is also a Centurion Blood Donor. He is the only Monk, saffron centurion donor. H. E. Governor of Gujarat graced the occasion and he greeted all the donors by presenting a Red Rose. Gandhi Mitra Award Ceremony (Oct 1, 2017): Well known cafe of the town, “Vishala” organizes award presentation program every year. Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has standing invitation. Also, H. E. Governor of Gujarat is invited for this function. “Gandhi Mitra” award is a prestigious award given to the people who, works selflessly in the service of poor, sick and down trodden in remote area, especially for education, nourishment, cleanliness and making their women folk self sufficient to survive independently by doing some craft work and so on. At Gandhi Ashram: On Oct 2, 2017 Birth Anniversary of Pujya Bapuji, Mahatma Gandhi ji, Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram organized all religion prayer meeting. Revered Sri Swamiji lead the prayer meeting by chanting Vedic hymns. The spiritual leaders from other religious organizations namely Muslim Community, Revered Arch Bishop of Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, father Joseph Macwan spiritual head from Sikh, Jain, Buddha, Baha’i and Parsi all attended the meet. Leading Gujarat News Paper daily “Nav Gujarat Samay” community organized award presentation program at Kocharab Gandhi Ashram. Revered Sri SwamiJi Maharaj presided over the function and number of learned scholars and leading film stalwarts from Mumbai were awarded by Swamiji Maharaj. Program was conducted by Sri Ajay Umat, Principal Editor of the news paper. 25th AMA (Ahmedabad Management Association) week : Ahmedabad Management Association organized a week long program from Oct 3, 2017 to Oct 7, 2017. The theme of the talk this week was “How to live life of your dream ?” Revered Sri Sadhu Brahmavihari Das of BAPS, Brahma kumari Sister Shivani, Management guru Mr. G. Narayan, Revered Swami Anubhavananadaji and Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji were the speakers for this Silver Jubilee of Management Week of AMA. Inspiring talks by all were well received by audience. Sri Mukeshbhai Patel conducted ceremony in his usual witty style. The culmination was the last day discourse “Energize with Fuel of Motivation” by Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj and it was concluded with spectacular Yogasana demonstration by Yoga teachers group of Sivananda Ashram. Pujya Swamiji received standing ovation in midst of thundering applause. Bharuch -Ankleshwar ( Oct 7, 2017): Honoring an humble invitation of Dr. C. K. Giriya, President of “Book Lovers Forum”, Pujya Sri Swamiji Maharaj visited Ankleshwar for forum’s Bicentenary
News & Activity report for the Month of November 2016
Publications Newsletters News Through Event photos Deepavali Celebrations & Annakoot Darsahn ( October 17 , 2017 – October 20, 2017) : A grand Lakshmi Poojan was organized at Sri Ashta Lakshmi Bhawan on the evening of Lakshmi Trayodashi (Dhanteras) on Oct 17, 2017. Sri Sri Sri Ashta Laxmi Bhavan was decorated with lighting, rangoli, pushpamala during Deepavali. A group Laxmi (Sri Yantra) Pujan was performed at Sri Sri Ashta Laxmi Bhavan in holy presence of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj and joined by priest Sri Kamlesh Jha of the ashram. On Diwali day grand Annkoot was offered to Maa Sri Ashtalakshmi. A few weeks of planning and preparations of about thousand varieties of food items by so many devotees culminated in Grand Annakoot offering to Sri Ashtalaxmi Maa on Deepavali day. A grand Annakoot food court was organized and dinner was served to the poor people at Sivananda Ashram. Entire day over thousands of people came to the ashram for the Annakoot Darshan and evening aarti on Deepavali and New Year day, as per Hindu calendar. Number of Saints and Acharya visited the ashram also. Number of TV channels and news papers highlighted the selfless services of Sivananda Ashrm. Srimad Bhagawat Saptah ( Oct 21, 2017 – Oct 27, 2017) : Srimad Bhagawat Katha commenced with devotees joined for “Pothi Yatra” carried Sri Bal Krishna in procession with traditional orchestra and dancing and singing in praise Sri Lallaji Maharaj. From the Vyasa Peeth, Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj graced the devotees, the nectar of Srimad Bhagawata for seven days. Pujya Swamiji gets absorbed in a different realm while narrating and singing the Glories of the Lord and make others experience the same. Dr. Naren Joshi, Mrs. Virbalaben Joshi and Sri Chidambaram Joshi were ardent devotee of Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad. Dr. Joshi served as a trustee of Gujarat Divya Jivan Sangh. All these three good souls departed in last ten years. In their loving memory, Bhagavat Katha was organized by daughters of Dr. Joshi; Smt. Kalpanaben Pandya, Smt. Shailjaben & Gayatriben. 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) (SIVA) Sivananda Institute of Vedanta -Yoga Academy : As always, daily five Yogasana practice Classes and Two Yogasana – Meditation classes for beginners conducted and about six hundred new people participated these Yoga classes this month. Food for children through Narayana Seva, monthly grain distribution to the needy families through Vishwanath Seva Kendra, Daily Satsang & Puja Archana in the temples was performed at Ashram. Sunday satsang, Purnima’s Sri Satyanarayan Vrat Katha and Sri Lalita Sahasranam Parayana are regular part of the Ashram’s activities. Satsang & Tours of H. H. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj during the Month of September 2017 Ahmedabad (Oct 1, 2017): On October 1st, Indian Red Cross Society, Ahmedabad organized get together of all Centurion blood donors and blood donation drive where thirty five people donated blood. They all were centurion blood donors and many of them were donating blood for 150th times or more. Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj is also a Centurion Blood Donor. He is the only Monk, saffron centurion donor. H. E. Governor of Gujarat graced the occasion and he greeted all the donors by presenting a Red Rose. Gandhi Mitra Award Ceremony (Oct 1, 2017): Well known cafe of the town, “Vishala” organizes award presentation program every year. Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has standing invitation. Also, H. E. Governor of Gujarat is invited for this function. “Gandhi Mitra” award is a prestigious award given to the people who, works selflessly in the service of poor, sick and down trodden in remote area, especially for education, nourishment, cleanliness and making their women folk self sufficient to survive independently by doing some craft work and so on. At Gandhi Ashram: On Oct 2, 2017 Birth Anniversary of Pujya Bapuji, Mahatma Gandhi ji, Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram organized all religion prayer meeting. Revered Sri Swamiji lead the prayer meeting by chanting Vedic hymns. The spiritual leaders from other religious organizations namely Muslim Community, Revered Arch Bishop of Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, father Joseph Macwan spiritual head from Sikh, Jain, Buddha, Baha’i and Parsi all attended the meet. Leading Gujarat News Paper daily “Nav Gujarat Samay” community organized award presentation program at Kocharab Gandhi Ashram. Revered Sri SwamiJi Maharaj presided over the function and number of learned scholars and leading film stalwarts from Mumbai were awarded by Swamiji Maharaj. Program was conducted by Sri Ajay Umat, Principal Editor of the news paper. 25th AMA (Ahmedabad Management Association) week : Ahmedabad Management Association organized a week long program from Oct 3, 2017 to Oct 7, 2017. The theme of the talk this week was “How to live life of your dream ?” Revered Sri Sadhu Brahmavihari Das of BAPS, Brahma kumari Sister Shivani, Management guru Mr. G. Narayan, Revered Swami Anubhavananadaji and Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji were the speakers for this Silver Jubilee of Management Week of AMA. Inspiring talks by all were well received by audience. Sri Mukeshbhai Patel conducted ceremony in his usual witty style. The culmination was the last day discourse “Energize with Fuel of Motivation” by Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj and it was concluded with spectacular Yogasana demonstration by Yoga teachers group of Sivananda Ashram. Pujya Swamiji received standing ovation in midst of thundering applause. Bharuch -Ankleshwar ( Oct 7, 2017): Honoring an humble invitation of Dr. C. K. Giriya, President of “Book Lovers Forum”, Pujya Sri Swamiji Maharaj visited Ankleshwar for forum’s Bicentenary
News & Activity report for the Month of December 2016
Publications Newsletters 787th Yoga, Meditation & Pranayam camp by H. H. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji (Nov 28, 2016 – Dec 6, 2016) : 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. It was concluded with great satisfaction and joy by one and all who attended the camp. Gita Jayanti ( Dec 10, 2016): 5082 since the first narration of Gita by Lord Sri Krishna to Arjun, Pandav brother and prince of Pandav race was celebrated with Archana, Poojan and Worship of Lord Sri Krishna & Holy Bhagavad Gita. Many devotees joined for recitation of Gita and special worship of Lord Sri Krishna on Gita Jayanti celebration at the ashram. Sri Dattatreya Jayanti (Dec 13, 2016): 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. Refresher Yoga Course ( Dec 15, 2016 – Dec 30, 2016): It was conducted for all yoga teachers who are regularly attached to ashram’s daily yoga activities. H. H. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj conducted the program H. H. Sri Swami Ramswarupanandaji Maharaj from Sivananda Ashram has arrived at holy Sivananda Ashram for month long stay and satsang. Many devotees from USA had visited the ashram this month for satsang, darshan and receiving blessings of Sri Swamiji Maharaj. Sri Hari Raghavacharlu, a treasurer & director of board of management of Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sangh, USA had come for fortnight stay at ashram for his spiritual sadhana. Naik’s feel blessed to spend their Christmas day in holy company of Sri Lallaji Maharaj, offered their worship to Sri Ashtalakshmi Maa and Lord Sri Viswanath Mahadev. They feel overwhelmed by the love and blessings received from Pujya Sri Swamiji Maharaj and Sivananda Parivar. Even a short visit for a day at holy ashram recharge them with divine breeze. H. H. Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj’s Satsang programs during the Month of Dec 2016 Maninagar (Ahmedabad) Dec 11, 2016 : World renowned Institute of Brahmakumari’s organized workshop on ‘TRUTH’ as explained in Gita in the forenoon of 11-12-2016 at their Mansarovar Bhavan , Maninagar. At the same time they organized a public meeting at Sri Ram Krishna Prarthana Mandir, Maninagar, on the theme of Non Violence as Gita desires. Sri B. K. Brijmohanji from Delhi and Dr. Pushpa Pandey from Jabalpur and many more saints, sages from different ashrams graced the function. H. H. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj presided over both functions. Dehgam ( Dec 15, 2016) : Nav-graha Sthapna and Nav-graha yajna was organized at Sri Kedareshwar Mahadev (Dehgam) by Nirvan Peethadhishwar Acharya Mahamandaleshwar 1008 Srimat Swami Vishokanandaji Maharaj. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj graced the occasion. Gita Mandir ( Dec 12, 2016): 4th Maha Samadhi Diwas of Late Brahmalin Atal Peethadhiswar Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Srimat Swami Mangalanandaji Maharaj was celebrated with Gita Parayan and blessing by saints & sages. This meeting was organized at Sri Gita Mandir. H. H. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji remembered the relationship of Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj and H. H. Sri Swami Vidyanandaji Maharaj, the founder President of Gita Mandir, and he said “Same love and relationship was maintained by Sri Swami Mangalanandaji Maharaj with him.” Maninagar (Ahmedabad) ( Dec 15, 2016) : Concluding of Holy Srimad Bhagavat Katha was organized at Sri Ved Bhavan, Kankaria Lake. Worshipful and Rev. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj said on this occasion “Bhagavat is the holy book which teaches us how to live and how to die. It shows the path to blessedness.” Sri Steven R. Maimon, President and CEO, Summit Reliance Group Inc visited holy Sivananda Ashram on Dec 16, 2016 Chharodi (Ahmedabad) Dec 19, 2016 : Nirma University for Science & Technology, Chharodi (Ahmedabad) organized refresher program for their Senior Professors from Dec 19, 2016 – Dec 30, 2016. Revered Sri Swamiji Maharaj inaugurated the course and talked to them for two hours on the subject of “Ethics, Morality & Duties” Sri Swamiji said “Ethic is the science of conduct. Ethics itself is morality and morality is the only gate way to peace, bliss and supreme blessedness. It leads one to Eternal happiness and immortality”. Mirzapur (Ahmedabad) Dec 22, 2016 : A peace march was conducted by Education Group of St. Xavier’s Schools of Ahmedabad region. It was like a beautiful carnival with colorful floats bringing message of Lord Jesus. H. H. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj flagged off the Carnival and gave his message of Love, Purity, Service and Harmony. Unjha (North Gujarat) ( Dec 25, 2016): 50th Birth Golden Jubilee was celebrated by Unjha Education Group. This group is running education institutes of high standard and 19 IAS officers have come out from this institute in the last fifty years. Sri Swamiji planted sapling of Borsali plant, a long life flowering tree in memory of Golden Jubilee of Unjha Kelavani Mandal. At the same time Rev. Swamiji addressed the large gathering and exhorted them to come forward and help the institute with all generosity. Gandhinagar ( Dec 25,2016): Niranjani Akhada’s Sadhu’s gathering was organized at Sri Dholeshwar Mahadev, Gandhinagar. Rev. Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj also graced the occasion. Read Full Article
News & Activity Report for the Month of January 2017
Publications Newsletters News Through Event photos Deepavali Celebrations & Annakoot Darsahn ( October 17 , 2017 – October 20, 2017) : A grand Lakshmi Poojan was organized at Sri Ashta Lakshmi Bhawan on the evening of Lakshmi Trayodashi (Dhanteras) on Oct 17, 2017. Sri Sri Sri Ashta Laxmi Bhavan was decorated with lighting, rangoli, pushpamala during Deepavali. A group Laxmi (Sri Yantra) Pujan was performed at Sri Sri Ashta Laxmi Bhavan in holy presence of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj and joined by priest Sri Kamlesh Jha of the ashram. On Diwali day grand Annkoot was offered to Maa Sri Ashtalakshmi. A few weeks of planning and preparations of about thousand varieties of food items by so many devotees culminated in Grand Annakoot offering to Sri Ashtalaxmi Maa on Deepavali day. A grand Annakoot food court was organized and dinner was served to the poor people at Sivananda Ashram. Entire day over thousands of people came to the ashram for the Annakoot Darshan and evening aarti on Deepavali and New Year day, as per Hindu calendar. Number of Saints and Acharya visited the ashram also. Number of TV channels and news papers highlighted the selfless services of Sivananda Ashrm. Srimad Bhagawat Saptah ( Oct 21, 2017 – Oct 27, 2017) : Srimad Bhagawat Katha commenced with devotees joined for “Pothi Yatra” carried Sri Bal Krishna in procession with traditional orchestra and dancing and singing in praise Sri Lallaji Maharaj. From the Vyasa Peeth, Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj graced the devotees, the nectar of Srimad Bhagawata for seven days. Pujya Swamiji gets absorbed in a different realm while narrating and singing the Glories of the Lord and make others experience the same. Dr. Naren Joshi, Mrs. Virbalaben Joshi and Sri Chidambaram Joshi were ardent devotee of Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad. Dr. Joshi served as a trustee of Gujarat Divya Jivan Sangh. All these three good souls departed in last ten years. In their loving memory, Bhagavat Katha was organized by daughters of Dr. Joshi; Smt. Kalpanaben Pandya, Smt. Shailjaben & Gayatriben. 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) (SIVA) Sivananda Institute of Vedanta -Yoga Academy : As always, daily five Yogasana practice Classes and Two Yogasana – Meditation classes for beginners conducted and about six hundred new people participated these Yoga classes this month. Food for children through Narayana Seva, monthly grain distribution to the needy families through Vishwanath Seva Kendra, Daily Satsang & Puja Archana in the temples was performed at Ashram. Sunday satsang, Purnima’s Sri Satyanarayan Vrat Katha and Sri Lalita Sahasranam Parayana are regular part of the Ashram’s activities. Satsang & Tours of H. H. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj during the Month of September 2017 Ahmedabad (Oct 1, 2017): On October 1st, Indian Red Cross Society, Ahmedabad organized get together of all Centurion blood donors and blood donation drive where thirty five people donated blood. They all were centurion blood donors and many of them were donating blood for 150th times or more. Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj is also a Centurion Blood Donor. He is the only Monk, saffron centurion donor. H. E. Governor of Gujarat graced the occasion and he greeted all the donors by presenting a Red Rose. Gandhi Mitra Award Ceremony (Oct 1, 2017): Well known cafe of the town, “Vishala” organizes award presentation program every year. Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has standing invitation. Also, H. E. Governor of Gujarat is invited for this function. “Gandhi Mitra” award is a prestigious award given to the people who, works selflessly in the service of poor, sick and down trodden in remote area, especially for education, nourishment, cleanliness and making their women folk self sufficient to survive independently by doing some craft work and so on. At Gandhi Ashram: On Oct 2, 2017 Birth Anniversary of Pujya Bapuji, Mahatma Gandhi ji, Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram organized all religion prayer meeting. Revered Sri Swamiji lead the prayer meeting by chanting Vedic hymns. The spiritual leaders from other religious organizations namely Muslim Community, Revered Arch Bishop of Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, father Joseph Macwan spiritual head from Sikh, Jain, Buddha, Baha’i and Parsi all attended the meet. Leading Gujarat News Paper daily “Nav Gujarat Samay” community organized award presentation program at Kocharab Gandhi Ashram. Revered Sri SwamiJi Maharaj presided over the function and number of learned scholars and leading film stalwarts from Mumbai were awarded by Swamiji Maharaj. Program was conducted by Sri Ajay Umat, Principal Editor of the news paper. 25th AMA (Ahmedabad Management Association) week : Ahmedabad Management Association organized a week long program from Oct 3, 2017 to Oct 7, 2017. The theme of the talk this week was “How to live life of your dream ?” Revered Sri Sadhu Brahmavihari Das of BAPS, Brahma kumari Sister Shivani, Management guru Mr. G. Narayan, Revered Swami Anubhavananadaji and Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji were the speakers for this Silver Jubilee of Management Week of AMA. Inspiring talks by all were well received by audience. Sri Mukeshbhai Patel conducted ceremony in his usual witty style. The culmination was the last day discourse “Energize with Fuel of Motivation” by Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj and it was concluded with spectacular Yogasana demonstration by Yoga teachers group of Sivananda Ashram. Pujya Swamiji received standing ovation in midst of thundering applause. Bharuch -Ankleshwar ( Oct 7, 2017): Honoring an humble invitation of Dr. C. K. Giriya, President of “Book Lovers Forum”, Pujya Sri Swamiji Maharaj visited Ankleshwar for forum’s Bicentenary
News & Activity Report for the Month of February 2017
Publications Newsletters News Through Event photos Deepavali Celebrations & Annakoot Darsahn ( October 17 , 2017 – October 20, 2017) : A grand Lakshmi Poojan was organized at Sri Ashta Lakshmi Bhawan on the evening of Lakshmi Trayodashi (Dhanteras) on Oct 17, 2017. Sri Sri Sri Ashta Laxmi Bhavan was decorated with lighting, rangoli, pushpamala during Deepavali. A group Laxmi (Sri Yantra) Pujan was performed at Sri Sri Ashta Laxmi Bhavan in holy presence of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj and joined by priest Sri Kamlesh Jha of the ashram. On Diwali day grand Annkoot was offered to Maa Sri Ashtalakshmi. A few weeks of planning and preparations of about thousand varieties of food items by so many devotees culminated in Grand Annakoot offering to Sri Ashtalaxmi Maa on Deepavali day. A grand Annakoot food court was organized and dinner was served to the poor people at Sivananda Ashram. Entire day over thousands of people came to the ashram for the Annakoot Darshan and evening aarti on Deepavali and New Year day, as per Hindu calendar. Number of Saints and Acharya visited the ashram also. Number of TV channels and news papers highlighted the selfless services of Sivananda Ashrm. Srimad Bhagawat Saptah ( Oct 21, 2017 – Oct 27, 2017) : Srimad Bhagawat Katha commenced with devotees joined for “Pothi Yatra” carried Sri Bal Krishna in procession with traditional orchestra and dancing and singing in praise Sri Lallaji Maharaj. From the Vyasa Peeth, Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj graced the devotees, the nectar of Srimad Bhagawata for seven days. Pujya Swamiji gets absorbed in a different realm while narrating and singing the Glories of the Lord and make others experience the same. Dr. Naren Joshi, Mrs. Virbalaben Joshi and Sri Chidambaram Joshi were ardent devotee of Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad. Dr. Joshi served as a trustee of Gujarat Divya Jivan Sangh. All these three good souls departed in last ten years. In their loving memory, Bhagavat Katha was organized by daughters of Dr. Joshi; Smt. Kalpanaben Pandya, Smt. Shailjaben & Gayatriben. 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) (SIVA) Sivananda Institute of Vedanta -Yoga Academy : As always, daily five Yogasana practice Classes and Two Yogasana – Meditation classes for beginners conducted and about six hundred new people participated these Yoga classes this month. Food for children through Narayana Seva, monthly grain distribution to the needy families through Vishwanath Seva Kendra, Daily Satsang & Puja Archana in the temples was performed at Ashram. Sunday satsang, Purnima’s Sri Satyanarayan Vrat Katha and Sri Lalita Sahasranam Parayana are regular part of the Ashram’s activities. Satsang & Tours of H. H. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj during the Month of September 2017 Ahmedabad (Oct 1, 2017): On October 1st, Indian Red Cross Society, Ahmedabad organized get together of all Centurion blood donors and blood donation drive where thirty five people donated blood. They all were centurion blood donors and many of them were donating blood for 150th times or more. Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj is also a Centurion Blood Donor. He is the only Monk, saffron centurion donor. H. E. Governor of Gujarat graced the occasion and he greeted all the donors by presenting a Red Rose. Gandhi Mitra Award Ceremony (Oct 1, 2017): Well known cafe of the town, “Vishala” organizes award presentation program every year. Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has standing invitation. Also, H. E. Governor of Gujarat is invited for this function. “Gandhi Mitra” award is a prestigious award given to the people who, works selflessly in the service of poor, sick and down trodden in remote area, especially for education, nourishment, cleanliness and making their women folk self sufficient to survive independently by doing some craft work and so on. At Gandhi Ashram: On Oct 2, 2017 Birth Anniversary of Pujya Bapuji, Mahatma Gandhi ji, Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram organized all religion prayer meeting. Revered Sri Swamiji lead the prayer meeting by chanting Vedic hymns. The spiritual leaders from other religious organizations namely Muslim Community, Revered Arch Bishop of Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, father Joseph Macwan spiritual head from Sikh, Jain, Buddha, Baha’i and Parsi all attended the meet. Leading Gujarat News Paper daily “Nav Gujarat Samay” community organized award presentation program at Kocharab Gandhi Ashram. Revered Sri SwamiJi Maharaj presided over the function and number of learned scholars and leading film stalwarts from Mumbai were awarded by Swamiji Maharaj. Program was conducted by Sri Ajay Umat, Principal Editor of the news paper. 25th AMA (Ahmedabad Management Association) week : Ahmedabad Management Association organized a week long program from Oct 3, 2017 to Oct 7, 2017. The theme of the talk this week was “How to live life of your dream ?” Revered Sri Sadhu Brahmavihari Das of BAPS, Brahma kumari Sister Shivani, Management guru Mr. G. Narayan, Revered Swami Anubhavananadaji and Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji were the speakers for this Silver Jubilee of Management Week of AMA. Inspiring talks by all were well received by audience. Sri Mukeshbhai Patel conducted ceremony in his usual witty style. The culmination was the last day discourse “Energize with Fuel of Motivation” by Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj and it was concluded with spectacular Yogasana demonstration by Yoga teachers group of Sivananda Ashram. Pujya Swamiji received standing ovation in midst of thundering applause. Bharuch -Ankleshwar ( Oct 7, 2017): Honoring an humble invitation of Dr. C. K. Giriya, President of “Book Lovers Forum”, Pujya Sri Swamiji Maharaj visited Ankleshwar for forum’s Bicentenary