News & Activity Report for the Month of March 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 April 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 May 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 June 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 July 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 August 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 September 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 October 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 November 2017
Publications Newsletters News Through Event photos A grand Sri Lalita Sahasranam Parayan was organized by Sri Raj Rajeshwari Peetham, Kadi at Sri Sri Ashta Lakshmi Bhavan of Sivananda Ashram on Nov 12, 2017. More than 350 devotees chanted this holy hymns with great devotion. Most worshipful and Rev. Sri Swami Parmananda Bhartiji Maharaj (Dandi Swami ) blessed and graced the occasion. Maharudram ( Nov 13, 2017) : A Maha Rudram was performed at holy Sri Vishwanath Temple of Sivananda Ashram. It commenced at dawn. The worship, holy chant, 125000 Bilwa leaves were offered and it was concluded with Hawan at night around 10.00 pm. Pandits (Archakas and Ritwicks ) came from South Andhara Pradesh. Chants of holy mantra filled the air with divine vibrations at the Ashram. Celebration of 50 th Punya Tithi Mahotsav of Sri Rang Avadhoot Maharaj (Nov 17, 2017 & Nov 18, 2017): Most worshipful and Revered Brahmleen Sri Rang Avdhootji Maharaj’ 50 th Punya Tithi Mahotsav is planned by Rang Parivar at Nareshwar. It will be a Year long celebrations. It commenced at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad. Ashram hosted devotees from the east and the west for this two days commencement program. Program was declared open by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj and Revered Padma Bhushan Pandit Jasrajji Maharaj by lighting the Lamp. Bharatiya choir from U. K. presented memorable two hours long program in the forenoon and Revered Pandit Jasrajji presented heavenly divine singing in the evening. Honorable Chief Minister of Gujarat, Sri Vijay Rupaniji graced the evening program and Honorable Prime Minister of India, Sri Narendra Modi addressed the gathering by video conference. On Nov 19, 2017 Yearly home Satsang was organized at Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sangh’s trustee Sri Prakashbhai & Smt. Bhartiben Soni’s house which was attended by very large number of devotees. Revered Sri Swamiji spoke and brought a spot light on the “essence of spirit, a journey of Individual Self to merging in the Cosmic SELF. Gita Jayanti Celebration (Nov 30, 2017): Devotees joined for recitation of Gita and special worship of Lord Sri Krishna on Gita Jayanti celebration at Sri Sri Ashta Lakshmi Bhavan of the ashram. Sivananda Ashram’s Yoga Teachers participated at Adani Ahmedabad Marathon with slogan “Run4OurSoldiers ” on Nov 26, 2017. Satsang and tours of H. H. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Mahahraj during the Month of November 2017 Karnal & Ambala, Haryana( Nov 1, 2017 – Nov 5, 2017): Karnal is a city of King Karna. At famous Karneshwar Mahadev at Karnal (Haryana), Srimad Bhagavat Katha was organized by Katha Samiti of Sri Karneshwar Mahadev. It commenced with grand procession. Sri Swamiji was adorned upon the decorated chariot. 108 women with with ” Mangal Kalasha” on the head and with the orchestra the procession moved on a street with all dignity. Katha was commenced on Oct 29, 2017 afternoon after the procession and was concluded on Nov 4, 2017 afternoon. A grand Bhandara was organized every day after the Katha. On November 4, 2017 Revered Swamiji with devotee group from Ahmedabad visited the dispensary run by Sri Guru Nanakdev, fFree Homeopath Service. Rev. Sri Swamiji conducted Satsang and honored all volunteers, who are giving selfless at this clinic. Nov 5, 2017 morning, a special satsang was organized at Purushottam Niwas for the eminent citizens of Karnal. Revered Sri Swamiji spoke on the subject of ” You are the solution of your own problems”. After the satsang, Sri Swamiji made drive to Ambala. Before going to Ambala, tree plantation was done by Swamiji. Ambala: Revered Swamiji Maharaj arrived here at “Prakash Sadan “. Home satsang was arranged by Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. After Prasad, Sri Swamiji left for Ludhiana. Ludhiana (Nov 6, 2017 – Nov 9, 2017): At Ludhiana, every day Sri Swamiji Maharaj conducted Satsang at famous Rakh Bagh from 7.15 am. to 8.30 am. which was followed by Q & A session and with guided meditation. On No 8, 2017 forenoon, Revered Swamiji’s discourse was organized at D.A.V. school. Tree plantation was done and Rev. Swamiji addressed large gathering of youth. On Nov 9, 2017 morning, Revered Swamiji left for Pachkula, Haryana. Panchkula, Chandigarh & Mohali ( Nov 9, 2017 – Nov 11, 2017): Pachkula is in Haryana. Mohali is in Punjab and Chandigarh is capital of Haryana and Punjab. Rev. Swamiji has spent two days and nights between these three cities. Sri Swamiji graced devotees home and had home satsang. Sri Swamiji visited Scortish hospital and blessed old ailing devotees of Rev. Guru Bhagwan Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. Karnal, Delhi ( Nov 11, 2017): On his way to Delhi, Rev. Swamiji had brief stay, Satsang and mid-day meal at Sri Karneshwar Mahadev temple, Karnal. Late in the afternoon, Rev. Swamiji arrived at Dwarka, Delhi. Sri Swamiji had Satsang at Palam, Dwarka and Moti Bagh which was organized by manager of Air India, Mr. Rajnish Kashyap and Sri Anjani Nandan Sharma, IFS, Principal Secretary of Forest Conservator. Swamiji left for Ahmedabad on Nov 13, 2017 in the morning. Ahmedabad (Nov 20, 2017); Sri Swamiji Maharaj graced and blessed a large gathering of Sri Bhagavad Gita Jnan Yajna organized by Zydus Pharma group of Industries. Revered Sri Upendra Pandyaji was on Vyasa peeth. It was organized at Gujarat University’s grand auditorium. Himmatnagar, Ambaji & Mount Abu (Nov 22 & Nov 23, 2017): Most Rev. and worshipful Sri Swami Ishwarananda Giriji Maharaj’s Shodashi was organized at his ashram at Mount Abu. Rev. Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj and group of devotees paid homage to Revered Saint. A large number of saints and sages attended this ceremony. On his way to Mt. Abu, Sri Swamiji had Satsang at Sri Dilipbhai Gandhi’s house and also had darshan of Sri Sri Sri Ambaji at Abu – Ambaji. Kanyakumari ( Nov 24, 2017): Early morning of Nov 24, 2017 Sri Swami Maharaj travelled to Sri Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari. In the afternoon, from 4.00 pm. to 5.30 pm. Swamiji’s discourse on Chapter third of Bhagawad Gita , Stanza Thirty six was inspiring to the large gathering of saints, sages & seeker’s of Truth. Sri Swamiji stayed
News & Activity Report for the Month of December 2017
Publications Newsletters News Through Event photos 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, A’bad. More & more people, inspired by spiritual head of the ashram, Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj are involving themselves in selfless services carried out through Ashram’s Seva Projects. The New Year 2018 began with satsang and prayers here at sacred ashram of Gurudev Swami Sivananda. Prayers for the peace and harmony of the world at large. Peace in the East & West, Peace in the North & South. Peace abides amongst the individuals as well as Nations. As always, daily five Yogasana practice Classes and Two Yogasana – Meditation classes for beginners, Reiki training for level I and II and Yogic consultation went on smoothly during the month. Food for children through Narayana Seva, monthly 600 kg 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. A special Satsang and get to gather at the Ashram (Jan 13, 2018) : January 13th is the foundation day of The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh. Society was registered at Ambala (Haryana) on Jan 13, 936. Ashram organized get to gather of Yoga teachers and had a special satsang. On Jan 26, 2018 (69th Republic Day of India) National flag was hoisted by Sri Swamiji at the Ashram Lawn Garden.. On this occasion, Pujya Swamiji gave inspiring speech. He said “ Let us love our nation. Let us save the nation. not to harm by creating chaos and setting fire. This is all unfortunate misbehavior of misguided youth. Let us learn to love and value non violence. Let us try to understand value of human life and value of our Nation’s property. Be calm. Spend time with the SELF. Meditate regularly. Pray fervently, dive deep in the recess of the heart and find the pearls of Bliss Absolute. In the evening, there was Sunderkand Parayan by Sri Ajay Yajnikji of Delhi, which was attended by large number of Devotees. Revered Sri Swamiji, Smt. Poonam Thawaniji, Sri Arun Ozaji and all trustees of Gujarat Divya Jivan Sangh were invited at Governor House for High Tea. On Jan 27, 2018 Sri Swami Chidananda Memorial Lecture by H. H. Sri Swami Avadheshanandaji Maharaj, Acharya Mahamandaleshwar of Juna Peethadhishwar was organized at “CHIDANANDAM” of Sivananda Ashram. There was vocal devotional music by Smt. Chintal Shah, Smt. Mayurika Oza ad Smt. Bansariben Bhatt was soul Stirring . Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj gave welcome and introductory speech which was followed by Rev. Sri Swamiji Maharaj’s address upon the subject “ Sri Swami Chidanandaji – inspiring Roll model to Mankind”. Sri Piyush Desai and Sri Shreyas Pandya welcomed Revered Swamiji Maharaj by offering Khadi Silk Shawl and Garland of Pearls. After vote of thanks by Sri Arunbhai Oza, grand dinner was served to all. Sri Rajivbhai Pathak conducted the program. H. Swami Adhyatmanandaji’s satsang & programs during the Month of January 2018 Mumbai (Jan 1, 2018 – Jan 2, 2018) H. H. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj graced the birthday satsang in Thane at the home of Sri Akhilesh Seth, a son of late Sri Bholanath Seth. Sri Bholanathji’s grand father late Sri Swami Sevakanandaji Maharaj , uncle and aunt were initiated in the order of Sanyas, by Gurudev Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj. In the late evening, Sri Swamiji arrived at the devotees of Sri Parmananda Bhandar and they enjoyed satsang with Pujya Swamiji. On Jan 2, 2018 In the forenoon, Sri Swamiji addressed the inmates of senior citizen’s home “Aadhar” at Borivali. Sri Swamiji joined his mid-day meal with them. They all were happy for Pujya Swamiji’s presence and receiving HIS blessings. Pujya Swamiji’s Satsang & Tour to East Africa (Jan 3, 2018 – Jan 9, 2018) Lucasa (Jan 3, 2018): Honoring the invitation of Devotees, Brahmleen Sri Rang Avadhoot Maharaj had went to East Africa four months before His Mahasamadhi. Hence, devotee group of 140 from Sri Rang Seva Sadan, Nareshwar visited the holy places where their Guru has graced and sanctified the land. Entire group visited number of such holy places. In the evening the satsang, grand Paduka Poojan, discourse by Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj and concluding with Dattanam Sankirtan & chanting of Dattabavani by devotees. Sri Rang Avdhoot Ji Maharaj composed Datta Bavani, a 52 stanza poem dedicated to Lord Dattatreya and His Lila. “Pujya Bapji” had written Bhajans collected under title, Avdhooti Anand. His other works are Shri Guru Leelamrit, Rangtarang, Ranghridayam, Shri Gurumurti Charitra, Patra Manjusha, Datta Namsmaran. Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj was invited to this East -Africa Adhyatm Tour by “Sri Rang Sadan”, Nareshwar committee. Pujya Swamiji graciously honored their invitation and joined the devotees group to this tour. Victoria Fall (Jan 4, 2018): It was seven hours drive from Lucasa to Zimbabwe. After visiting holy memorable places in the evening, there was a grand satsang at famous “ Sanatan Dharma Temple” followed by feast for all. Victoria Fall: At Victoria Fall where actually “Sri Bapji”, Sri Rang Avadhootji Maharaj used to visit sit on the rock, meditate. The same place the satsang was organized and a grand Paduka Pujan was performed. “Dattanam Sankirtan” for continuous 24 hours by devotee was organized. Large number of devotees participated in this memorable satsang. That was a spiritual feast for one and all. Nairobi (Jan 6, 2017 & Jan 8, 2018): Here the devotee’s group arrived at noon. In the afternoon there was a satsang held. In the evening, entire group joined the satsang of Sri Swaminarayan Gadi Samsthan of Maninagar(Gujarat) at Nairobi. Worshipful H. H. Swami Sri Purushottam Priyadashji welcomed graciously the entire devotees’ group. He extended a warm welcome to Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj. Here, Pujya Swamiji’s Soul stirring kirtan and satsang charged the atmosphere with divine vibrations. Meeting of both saints in mutual respect was a treat for the devotees to experience. Once again, a day concluded with Dattanama Sankirtan by devotees. The next day after the breakfast Devotee