News Report for the Month of July 2020
Publications Newsletters News through the Event Photos Sacred Gurupurnima Celebrations (July 5, 2020): Under the Covid Pandemic restriction, still all the regular activities Spiritual & Yoga Ashram are still closed but we had observed solemnly sacred Gurupurnima celebration on July 5, 2020. It commenced at early morning in Brahma Muhurta with Prayer & Meditation. In the forenoon holy Guru Paduka poojan was performed by inmates of the ashram. In the evening live online Satsang was organized at Sri Chidananda Dhyan Mandir, from 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm and it was attended by only inmates & members of the Board of Management at the ashram but, devotees from far & wide attended on line. The program commenced with Jai Ganesh Prayer, Guru Stotra, Sri Suktam and Devotional vocal singing in the glory of Sri Gurudev by Mrs. Upali Dash & Mrs. Mayurika Oza. Worshipful Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj conducted guided meditation brought peace breeze to all in present situation of Covid crisis. Smt. Rupa Manish Majmudar shared her gratitude sentiments for Gurudev. Revered Sri Swami ji Maharaj enlightened devotees on the subject of “Guru Tattva” and He shared his sweet memories with Gurudev Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj. Satsang concluded with peace chant. On July 8, 2020, Daridra Narayan Seva was organized in the afternoon at village of Vichhia, 32 Kilo Meter far from the ashram, it is a habitation of Snake Charmer families. To 150 families one month groceries and Potatoes were distributed with the help of an efficient team of ashram’s yoga teachers. On July 13, 2020, 57th holy MahaSamadhi/Aradhana day of most Worshipful & Revered Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj was observed with satsang, prayers & Paduka Poojan at the ashram. Sri Marut Dave, vice president of DJSS Sivananda Ashram, shared his gratitude to Gurudev Sri SwamiSivanandaji Maharaj. Shiv Katha by H.H Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj during Shravan Month (July 21, 2020 – Aug 18, 2020): Ashram’s air is filled with peaceful and divine breez from Shiv Kathamrutam in the midst of COVID crisis. It is organized by Sivananda Ashram Parivar in collaboration with Amadavadtak TV media during the Holy Shravan Month. It has commenced on July 21, 2020 and will conclude on Aug 18, 2020. Even though there is not a usual devotees crowd attending live satsang at the Ashram, hundreds of devotees are watching, listening to Shiv kathamrutam on line sitting at their own home in the present fearful crisis of the COVID Pandemic! It is a blessing indeed! And Ashram’s Vishvanatha Mahadev temple Prahar Puja, archana, Rudrabhishek and special Pooja, Bilva Patras Archna all are going on by Ashram’s priest. Also, Ashram provide services for Devotees wishing to request puja and the Priest will perform on their behalf…… Your humble offerings for the services will be appreciated. Your support & donation are used for Ashram’s seva projects. You can send email Sivananda Ashram or contact Ashram on phone # Telephone # 079-26861234 Fax # 079-26862345 Twelve Jyotirling Shiv Temple @ Sivananda Ashram : Devotees are inquiring and dropping in cautiously for Shiva Pooja on Monday throughout the month of Shravan So, ashram administration have decided to have side by Twelve Jyotirling Shiv Temple at ashram premises. So, people can perform Puja, Archana, Aarti & receive the blessings of the Lord. Your valuable contribution may please be donated by a check /draft drawn in favor of “Gujarat Divya Jivan Sangh” and mail to our office at Gujarat Divya Jivan Sangh, Sivananda Ashram, Jodhpur Tekra, Ahmedabad 380015. We promote digital payment and you can also directly remit your donation by RTGS/NEFT in our bank account as follows. (The donation to the ashram is exempted under Sec.80 G of IT Act.) Beneficiary Name: “Gujarat Divya Jivan Sangh” Bank Name: Bank of Baroda. Branch name: BODAKDEV- Ahmedabad. Account Number: 03410100003337 IFSC Code: BARB0BODAKD (5th character is “Zero”) Please do let us know by email or phone when you remit the fund towards your donation in the captioned account. Donations from outside India is also accepted: Please note that we also accept a donation for the noble cause from countries outside India through the banking channel.For remitting donation directly in Banks’s account with Axis Bank, the details are as under. For USA Residents: Account Name: “Shri Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sangh” Account Number:10795855 / Bank Routing Number: 075901341 /Bank Name : Waukesh State Bank (DJSS is registered as non-profit in USA Federal Tax id 06-1780159) DJSS USA is Section 501(c)(3) organization. Residents of countries other than the USA: Beneficiary Account name “Shri Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sangh” Bank’s Name and Branch: Axis bank-Vastrapur Branch. Bank Account No: “032010100003174” Bank’s Swift Code: “AXISINBB032” (Please do let us know by mail or phone when you remit donation in the captioned account.) You can also send donations from foreign countries by check/draft drawn in favor of Axis Bank a/c “Shri Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sangh” and send at the captioned address. Please feel free to contact us through email or contact directly Shri Vijay Jajal: Phone # +91 937 6105 554. Ashram Parivar, a regular inmates of the Ashram were Tested for COVID. The health team including doctors from Government’s health department visited ashram on Ashram’s request. 47 People were checked and tested negative for COVID 19. Temples, Yoga Classes, Reiki Classes are closed since mid-March, but it may be reopen in mid-August ? Om Shanti ! Read Full Article
News Report for the Month of August 2020
Publications Newsletters News through the Event Photos Janmashtami Celebration (Aug 12, 2020): Lord Sri Krishna’s Prakatya Ustav was celebrated at Sri Ashta Lakshmi Adi Shakti Peeth and devotees attended on line. Live Bhakti Sangeet by Dr. Sri Vasavdaji’s Gunjan hatkesh group added a special fervor, as always. Just before Sri Lalaji’s Pragtya at midnight, Pujya Swamiji’s soul-stirring kirtan “Aa Gaya Bansiwala” & “Suswagatam Krishna” touched the hearts of one and all who attended the Satsang. That followed maha aarti, midnight meditation by Swamiji with the small group of devotees in Sri Ashtalaxmi Bhavan. BAL KRISHNA adored in the decorated cradle. Devotees felt blessed with the beautiful darshan of Sri Lalaji Maharaj. 74th Independence day celebrations (Aug 15, 2020): Independence day was graciously celebrated at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad with a small group of people attended live. Flag hoisting was done at 6.45 am. by Pujya Swamiji and people at large attended on line. After the national anthem and patriotic songs, Revered Swamiji gave a patriotic speech. In his speech, Swamiji remembered all who fought & gave scarifies for our Nation’s freedom, starting from 320 B.C. King Puru, King Chandra Gupta Maurya, His mentor scholar Chanakya, then Maharana Pratap, Chhatrapati Shivaji, Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi, and finally just in last century, Shahid Bhagat Singh, Guru Govind Singh and father of the nation Mahatma Gandhiji. He continued, “they lived, they breathed, they fought and survived only for the freedom of India from Mogal kingdom and British ruling. We should be loyal & faithful to our nation. Never say that I am from Gujarat, Maharashtra or Bengal. Always feel and proclaim that I am a proud Indian. It was a great struggle of Sri Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to unite India. A century before, Chanakya, Puru, and Chandra Gupta also dedicated their lives for the mission to Unite India. Talking about our National flag colors and what it represent Swamiji said that the top is orange (color of renunciation ), the middle one is white (color for peace, harmony, mutual love, and harmony ), and below is green asking for protection of ecology. Plant trees. Save Woods, rivers, mountains and keep as well preserve the beautiful world for the forthcoming generations.” At present, COVID-19 pandemic has caused the disruption in the lives of people. It is a Global Crisis. Each one of us has a duty to perform. Stay home, Stay Safe! Wear a mask, play your part in the whole to prevent the spread of the virus. Pray for all Doctors, paramedical staff, police, army, Ministers, Municipal personals and a team of our nation Prime Minister of India and all those who are fighting like warriors against Corona to protect the nation. “May God bless you all! May God bless India! Vande Mataram. Jai Hind.” After five months of COVID-19 lockdown, the ashram has opened temple Darshan for the community. Visitors are permitted to enter the ashram with all the precautions with wearing MASK, maintaining an essential social distance, and ashram’s volunteers are checking the temperature, everyone, before entering and use hand sanitizer, etc. NO PRASAD or crowd permitted during Aarti. Regular Yoga classes are still not yet started. Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj’s daily Satsang & Spiritual discourses are going on through Sivananda Ashram in collaboration with Amadavadtak facebook TV media. Thanks to Sri Harshendubhai Oza for this service for the benefits of devotees. “Shiv Katha” by H. H Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj during Shravan Month (July 21, 2020 – Aug 18, 2020) is concluded and now “Upanishad Amrutam” has commenced on “Kathopnishad” from Aug 23, 2020. Even though there is not usual devotees crowd attending live Satsang at the Ashram, hundreds of devotees are watching, listening online sitting at their own home in the present crisis of the COVID Pandemic! It is a blessing indeed! Please find the link to facebook page Project Manav Seva – Narayan Seva to poor & needy families through Ashram in the form of Grocery distribution at the outskirts of the city at the distance of 40 kms. A packages containing 5 kgs rice, 3 kgs lentiles, 2 kgs Potatoes and edible oil, spices, to expenses of about Rs.75000 were distributed as humble seva in the name of Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. Thanks to the ashram’s Yoga teachers team lead by Miss Sangeeta Thawani for their selfless services. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous financial assistance provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. Refer for the details………..also please feel free to contact us through email sivananda_ashram@yahoo.com or contact directly Shri Vijay Jajal: Phone +91 937 6105 554. After five months of COVID-19 lockdown, the ashram has opened temple Darshan for the community. Visitors are permitted to enter the ashram with all the precautions with wearing MASK, maintaining an essential social distance, and ashram’s volunteers are checking the temperature, everyone, before entering and use hand sanitizer, etc. NO PRASAD or crowd permitted during Aarti. Regular Yoga classes are still not yet started. Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj’s daily Satsang & Spiritual discourses are going on through Sivananda Ashram in collaboration with Amadavadtak facebook TV media. Thanks to Sri Harshendubhai Oza for this service for the benefits of devotees. “Shiv Katha” by H. H Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj during Shravan Month (July 21, 2020 – Aug 18, 2020) is concluded and now “Upanishad Amrutam” has commenced on “Kathopnishad” from Aug 23, 2020. Even though there is not usual devotees crowd attending live Satsang at the Ashram, hundreds of devotees are watching, listening online sitting at their own home in the present crisis of the COVID Pandemic! It is a blessing indeed! Please find the link to facebook page Project Manav Seva – Narayan Seva to poor & needy families through Ashram in the form of Grocery distribution at the outskirts of the city at the distance of 40 kms. A packages containing 5 kgs rice, 3 kgs lentiles, 2 kgs Potatoes and edible oil, spices, to expenses
News Report for the Month of September 2020
Publications Newsletters News through the Event Photos On Sept 8, 2018 134 st Birth Anniversary of Gurubhagwan Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj was celebrated with Paduka Poojan, Satsang, and Narayana Seva. About 155 families who are living 35 to 40 km far from the ashram were given the packages of rice 5 kg, lentil 2 kg, potatoes 3 kg, Oil 1 liter & a spice package. These families are unregistered on Govt. office roaster so they don’t have ration card and don’t receive Governmental aid. They don’t stay in one place, they are moving colony and migrate place to place as per the labor job that they get. The final version of Amrut Mahotsav Souvenir “Jit Jit Dekhu Chabi Tumhari“, the book which is compiled by Smt. Rupaben was released on this memorable day. It contains the core sentiments of love & gratitude by devotees of Pujya Swamiji Maharaj from the East & the West. Simply Heart touching…..will be remembered for ever. On Sept 24, 2018 105th Happy Birth Anniversary of Most Worshipful and Revered Gurudev Srimat Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj was celebrated with Paduka Poojan, and in remembrance of GuruMahraj. Sivananda Seva Smiti organized “CHIDANANDA KATHAMRUTAM” – a Spiritual Retreat on Life & Teachings of Gurumaharj from Sept 18, 2020 to Sept 24, 2020 at Uttarkashi. It was a spiritual feast to listen to the Glories of Gurumaharaj from Revered Sri Swami Premanandaji Maharaj, Reveres Sri Swami Ramswarupanandaji Maharaj, Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj, Revered Sri Swami Yatidharmanandaji Maharaj, Saints, Mahatmas, and so many close Devotees of GuruMaharaj. It was an outpouring of their core sentiments of love, devotion & deepest gratitude. Devotees from all over the World attended through TV media. Shiv Katha (July 21, 2020 – Aug 19, 2020) by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj on Vyasapeeth was organized during the Shravan month through Sivananda Ashram in collaboration with Amadavadtak Facebook TV media. It was concluded on Aug 19, 2020. At present two Satsang discourse series are going on, one on the subject of “Upanishad Amrutam” on “Kathopnishad” (started from Aug 20, 2020 ) and the second on “Srimad Bhagavatam Kathamrutam“. Devotees take benefits of satsang online sitting at their own home! Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj is regularly contributing His satsang service to the Divine Life Society Bhubaneswar branch also. Temples of the ashram are open now with strict rules abidance of COVID -19. Yoga classes are not opened yet. Upcoming Navaratri (Oct 17, 2020 – Oct 24, 2020), a festival of Durga Puja will be celebrated through TV media. Singing the Glories of the Maa, Mother principle, Garba (Sitting) is organized. Please join with us. Amdavadtak – Home | Facebook Visit ” Sivananda Ashram Ahmedabad – Home | Facebook” for the daily satsang Read Full Article
News Report for the Month of October 2020
Publications Newsletters News in Slide Show On October 2, 2020 Ashram celebrated Pujya Bapuji’s and Sri Lal Bahadur Shastriji’s birthday with solemn prayers, meditation, and service to poor, downtrodden, and needy families. October 8, 2020, monthly Narayan Seva, distribution of Groceries to the poor and needy families was carried out by a team of yoga teachers under the leadership of Ms. Sangeeta Thawaniji. 160 families were served groceries worth Rs. 550/per family. It contains 5 kg Rice, 2 kg Gram, 3 kg Potatoes, 1 lit edible Oil. This cost approximately Rs. 90,000/- per month. This distribution is being done about the radius of 40 km from our ashram. These all families are unregistered in Govt. account. They don’t stay in one place, they are moving colony and migrate place to place as per the labor job that they get. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous financial assistance provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. Your valuable contribution may please be donated by a check /draft drawn in favor of “Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sangh” and mail to our office at “Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sangh“, Sivananda Ashram, Jodhpur Tekra, Ahmedabad 380015. As per Indian calendar Purushottam mas (Sept 16, 2020 -Oct 16, 2020) was celebrated by relaying Srimad Bhagavat Katha by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj, which was throughout the month in the evening for 45/50 minutes. On Oct 21, 2020 Sri Swamiji inaugurated a Yoga studio, “Yoga Sutra”, of Yoga teacher Smt. Manju Narang who gave services at the ashram. Navaratri Festival (Oct 16, 2020 – Oct 26, 2020) Ashram celebrated Navaratri festival from with Gita chanting in chorus in the forenoon and recitation Sri Durga Saptasati in the afternoon. A Group of devotees sang ‘GARBA’ in praise of God as Mother every day before evening temple service Aarati. On Holy MahaAshtami Havan as well Kanya Pooja was organized with great devotion with the strict rules abidance of COVID -19. On Oct 26, 2020 was holy Vijaya Dashmi. Pujya Swamiji rendered reading from all holy scripture starting from Ved, Upanishad, Valmiki Ramayan, Gita, Sri Ramcharit Manas, etc.was done as per the tradition. Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj’s Satsang discourse series, “Upanishad Amrutam” on Kathopnishad and Srimad Bhagavatam Kathamrutam are concluded. During the Navaratri daily satsang on “Devi Mahatmaya” through Amadavad Tak & DD Girnar for all nine days were enlightening. At present, Sri Swamiji’s discourses on the text “Patanjali Yoga Darshan” have commenced through Sivananda Ashram Face Book page. Temples of the ashram are open now for devotees darshan with the strict rules abidance of COVID -19. Deepavali Message (November 14, 2020) by H. H. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaj Maharaj Wishing you Peaceful, Blissful & Joyful Diwali & Happy New Year! Radiant Immortal Divinities! Most Beloved and Blessed Children of the Divine Om Namo Narayanaya! Loving Pranams! Happy Diwali! May Almighty Lord and Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Maa and Most Beloved Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj & Guru Bhagawan Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj’s grace be ever upon you all! May this Diwali brings inner light to realize the peace and bliss absolute is the best wishes, prayers, and greetings to all! May you all enjoy good health, perennial peace, mutual harmony, mutual love, and affection with all the members of your divine family.! Deepavali is a festival of light, Joy & Illumination. To be free from darkness and enter into the Self-luminous light of the SELF is Deepavali. Darkness is ignorance, light is knowledge. To seek wisdom, to establish in the inner peace, supreme light of the SELF, and to rest in the supreme blessedness is the festival of Deepavali. Our real nature is peace. “Shantoyam Atma”, “Anandoyam Atma”. Seek that, find that, and establish in that only, that is the festival of light, in a true sense. The knowledge is to abide in the peace within and to experience the Bliss at all times and in all conditions. In the word of Sri Gurudev, “In all conditions, I am Bliss, Bliss, and Bliss Absolute”. what is being needed, is awareness, “Awareness of Awareness.” The present-day world is anxiety-ridden and tension torn from Covid -19 Pandemic. Fear not, stay positive, the vaccine is on the way, it is a hope for all. In the meantime, we all have to exercise discipline in terms of wearing masks, social distancing, and do our part in the whole. Be Safe & Stay Healthy. Enhance and build a strong immune system. Practice Yoga and Pranayama regularly. Find time to do simple Pranayama namely Anuloma Viloma or Sukh-Puravak Pranayama. Do a few rounds of Kapalbhati and Bhastrika Pranayama (if you don’t have an underlying medical condition like high blood pressure or heart disease), which will boost up your energy level and enhance lung capacity “And remember this will pass too.” We have won over deadly diseases like Smallpox, Plague, Spanish Flu, etc. During Diwali don’t waste money on firecrackers and like. Conserve the resources. Protect the environment and ecology. May Diwali brings the awareness of harmonious coexistence with nature, plants. animals & birds. Worship of the cow is a tradition of ancient India from Lord Krishna’s time. Honor all life equally. The Life Principle (Chaitanya) is the same in All. “God pervades the entire universe. The Lord is within you and all around you. Open your eyes and behold HIM everywhere. Behold the Lord in all beings, all objects, plants, animals, actions, feelings & thoughts. Lead the Divine Life. “Be good Do Good” “Serve, Love, Give, Purify, Meditate & Realize”, says Sri Swami Sivananda. May the supreme light of the lights enlighten your inner being! May you all rejoice in the Lord, sing His divine name and abide in Him! May you all attain spiritual illumination in this very Birth! With Ocean deep regards, Profound love and prayers for the peace and harmony in the world. Thy Own Self, Sevak Swami Adhyatmananda Om Shanti! Read Full Article
News Report for the Month of November 2020
Publications Newsletters News through Event Photos Deepavali Celebrations at the Ashram : As always, it was a “”Bhavya Annakut of Maa Ashtalaxmi for special Shakambhari pujan this year which included offering of all kind of vegetables and fruits. You name it any and we had it from vegetable and fruit Kingdom, the normal, exotic and, rare ones too. Because of Covid restrictions, we didn’t have a regular flow of devotees at the Ashram, but countless devotees offered their share and felt fortunate to get an opportunity to be a part of this Grand Annakut offering to Maa Asthalaxmi. And the joy was to distribute the Prasad of Annakut offering to the needy families the next day on the New Year day, a real Deepavali celebrations. On Nov 13, 2020 a special Pooja was organized in the ashram on the auspicious day Dhanteras. Under the Covid restrictions, very few families could join the group Pujan this year. Sri Yantra Pooja and Abhishek were performed by Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj, Sri Swami Kamalanandaji Maharaj, and SriSwami Narayanandaji Maharaj. 0n Nov 14, 2020 for the occasion of Diwali, big Shakeshwari – Shakambhari Pooja was organized. Considering Corona time, sweets and snacks were avoided and vegetables, fruits, and dry fruits were arranged as a Naivedya. 7000 kgs. of vegetables and fruits were distributed to 813 needy families living in the slum area, on the next day of New Year. All types of vegetables like potato, tomato, brinjal, beans, carrot, cabbage, cauliflower, beans, and much more were part of the Naivedya and Narayana Seva. And fruits include orange, banana, papaya, dragon fruit, apple, pineapple, watermelon, Chiku, coconut, kiwi etc. Almond, cashew,kismis, pista were amongst the dry fruits. Cooked food like Dudhpak, Mohanthal, Halva, Laddu, rice – dal and vegetables of lady fingers, brinjal, dragon fruit, tomatoes, etc were part of the Prashad. Chikki, chocolate, biscuit, grams, etc children’s favorites were also included. Narayana Seva. Devotees of the ashram and Yoga teachers prepared 813 food packets with 5 kgs. Vegetables, 3.5kgs. fruits and other items liked by the children, till 2 am. These packets were distributed to the families living in the outskirts of the city and slumareas on the next day morning. 813 families of these areas were provided with food packets as Narayana Seva: Vinchhia – 125,Rethal – 35, Gibpura – 53, Telav – 59, Shela – 350, Bopal – 50, Bodakdev – 100and Thaltej – 41. On Nov15, 2020: Numerous devotees, turn by turn, visited Sri Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Bhavan –Sri Adi Shakti Peeth from early in the morning till late night. This flow continued on Nov 6, 2020, also. Shivananda Literature books like How to get peace of mind?, Human Touch, Points to remember before starting Yoga and In Tune with Infinite were distributed to devotees by Sri Kamalanandaji Maharaj and, Sri Narayananandji Maharaj. On Nov 22, 2020 happened to be 19th Maha Samadhi Day of Param Bhagvatiya, Pujya Sri Brahmalin Srimat Swami Sri Krishnanandaji. Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj shared thoughts of Sri Swami Krishnanandaji Maharaj’s Life incidences and enlightened the devotees through on line satsang. On Nov 30, 2020 Tulsi Vivah on Dev Diwali and Kartik Purnima was performed at the Ashram. Narayana Seva to the needy families is a regular seva carried out through Ashram for the last many years on 8th of each month in which 150-160 families are given 5 kgs. of rice, 2 kgs. of Toor dal, 2 kgs. potatoes, 1 ltr. of edible oil to the families living within a radius of 40 km from Ashram. Approximately Rs.80,000-90,000 are spent on this seva. Ashram is thankful to the generous donation Rs. 97,100 from Balsara family of London and Rs. 51,000 from the Kapoor family of Ahmedabad for this month Narayan Seva. Ashram make humble request to the devotees of the Lord to join to this noble activity by check to ‘Divya Jivan SanskrutikSangh’. Donation given to Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sangh is exempted u/s. 80 G ofIncome Tax Act. b l Read Full Article
News Report for the Month of December 2020
Publications Newsletters News in Slide Show Activities at the Ashram are slowly getting normalized with the release of Covid restrictions.Temples of the ashram are open now for devotees darshan with the strict rules abidance of COVID -19. Regular Yoga classes & Reiki sessions will be starting from January 2021onwards. Pujya Sri Swamiji Maharaj’s daily satsang discourses are organized by Sivananda Ashram Parivar through Sivananda Ashram Face Book page. which is posted on youtube also. At present Swamiji is taking “Patanjali Yoga Darshan” text of Maharshi Sri Patanjali. On December 3 Mahamantra Kirtan was started 77 years ago at Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh. Ever since then continuous chanting has been going on. In the memory of it Sivananda Ashram, Amdavad also had a special Satsang. At Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad Mahamantra chanting is being done in the ashram’s daily night Satsang. On December 20, 2010 Board of trustees of Gujarat Divya Jivan Sangh meeting was organized through Zoom from 9 am to 10 am. The trustee meeting of Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sangh was held from 10 am to 11 am and Annual General Meeting of Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sangh was held from 11 am to 12 am. On Christmas eve December 24, 2020, a special Satsang was held and prayer was offered for Corona’s free world. Gita Jayanti (Dec 25, 2020): Gita recitation by devotees group was organized at Sri Adi Shakti Peeth, Sri Ashtalaxmi Bhawan from 9.30 am to 11.30 am. On the eve of New Year, Dec 31, 2020, Sri Mahamantra Kirtan & Om Namah Shivaya japa chanting performed on 77th installation year of Sri Vishwanath Mandir, Rishikesh. Narayan Seva – Monthly food & grain distribution to poor and underprivileged families of the town is regularly done through ashram. A packages contain groceries` 5 Kg, wheat flour, 2Kg. green gram, 2 Kg Potatoes & 1 Lit edible oil to 150 to 160 families get distributed in the outskirt of Ahmedabad City. It costs about Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 85,000 Per month. This is possible only because of a generous donations by Devotees of the Lord. Ashram team appreciates and welcomes this kind gesture. Please write the check the address to “Sri DivyaJivan Sanskrutik Sangh”,Refer to the page for the details………..also, please feel free to contact us through email sivananda_ashram@yahoo.com or contact directly # +91 93761 05554. Regular Yoga Classes & Reiki Class will commence from January 2021 onwards. please register ahead, as entry will be limited. Kindly visit personally and get an admission card. Satsang & Tours of Pujya Swamiji Maharaj during the month of December 2020 Lucknow (Dec 3, 2020 – Dec 7, 2020): Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj arrived in the morning to Lucknow. Dr. Anil Srivastavji received Sri Swamiji in great honor. Sri Anil ji is a well-known cardiologist (MD. PHD) and is in high esteem in the medical community. He served as CMO Govt. Civil hospital, Lucknow) and his wife Smt. Renu Srivastava is a Gynecologist. This Blessed couple is fortunate to receive Mantra Diksha by GuruBhagawan Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj. On Dec 4, 2020, H.E. Governor of Utter Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh Respected Smt. Anandiben invited Revered Swamiji to Governor House. Pujya Swamiji attended the ceremonial wedding of Dr. Anil ji and Dr. Renu ji Srivastav’s daughter Dr. Akanksha (MD Pediatrics) with Dr. Alok ( MS Neurosurgeon) They all felt blessed to have Sri Swamiji’s holy presence for this wedding. Bride and groom received blessings of Governor Smt. Dr. Anandiben Patel. After the wedding ritual guests were treated and served lunch to all at Governor House only….. In the afternoon home Satsang was organized at Sri Dayal’s home (M.E. Superintendent, PWD Govt. of U.P.) On Dec 5, 2020, Satsang was held at Mr.Sunil & Mrs.Vandana’s home. In the afternoon Rev. Swamiji inaugurated Dr. Dubey’s (Utter Pradesh Ratana) yoga meditation astrology Bhawan. On Dec 6, 2020, Grand Satsang was organized at Hotel Fair Field Marriot, Lucknow in the forenoon. At dusk, Pujya Swamiji graciously visited Respected Chief Minister of Utter Pradesh, H.H. Sri Yogi Adityanathji. They exchanged greetings in mutual respect. On Dec 7, 2020, Sri Swamiji was invited by Dr. Rajesh Kashyap & Dr. Archana to their home in Sanjay Gandhi Research Foundation Medical campus and organized Satsang. Sri Swamiji returned back to ashram late at night. Om Shanti ! Read Full Article
News Report for the Month of January 2021
Publications Newsletters News Through Event Photos “Manav Seva, Madhav Seva” has been the guiding principle for whoever has been associated and working at the ashram. The Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj used to take great pleasure in serving one and all and the tradition continues. All the Activities at the Ashram were curtailed due to Covid pandemic for the last 9 months. Except, the food drive to the underserved families of the town……Ashram’s Karmayoga team diligently worked towards food & groceries distribution seva activity all through the Pandemic, from the very beginning with all the cautions even in the Covid lockdown. Now slowly but surely, after nine months of break, the ashram has restored with cautions the regular activities namely, Yoga classes, Yogasana Camp, Satsang, Religious worship services for people at large and even more getting organized. 814th Yogasana Camp (Jan 18, 2021 – Jan26, 2021): 814 th Yogasana Camp was inaugurated by H. H. Sri Swami Kamlanandaji Maharaj of Sivananda Ashram and it was conducted by H. H.Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj. Ashram has very cautiously allowed /restricted the admission in the camp for a large group. Pranayama, Asana, Relaxation, and Trataka (Candle Meditation) was taught during the camp. On Jan 9, 2021, Ashram hosted Reiki Seminar first degree after a lapse of one year due to COVID. More than 15,000 people have learned and certified Reiki first and a second degree in Sivananda Ashram under the guidance of Reiki Grand Master Mrs. Rupa Manish Majmudar. On Jan 12, 2021 – The ashram executive team made a humble donation check Rs.1,25,000/ for sacred Sri Ram Mandir Sewa at Ayodhya. Bhagawad Gita Jnana Yajna at the Ashram (Jan 18, 2021 – Jan 26, 2021) – Ashram hosted Srimad Bhagawad Gita Jnana Yajna by a well-known Kathakar Sri Jignesh Dada at Sivananda ashram to raise the fund for his Krutarthi Vidyalaya, in Saurashtra – GIR. Pujya Swamiji Maharaj graced the occasion and attended the Katha every day. Ashram Devotees were Blessed by Most Worshipful and Revered H. H. Srimat Swami Sri Achyutanandaji Maharaj, President of Sri Sri Maa Anand Mayi Ashram with HIS Divine stay from Jan 18, 2021 -March 2, 2021. Republic Day Celebration at the Ashram: Jan 26, 20221 marked 72 nd Republic Day of India. It was celebrated by Flag Hoisting at the Ashram Lawn Garden by H. H. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj. He gave a thundering Message on this the occasion on moral & ethical duties of the citizens of India towards the Nation. He denounced the destructions, looting, national property damage and like in the name of expressing displeasure and protest against the Government policy. He advised against the destruction of the natural resources. He said, “Exercise discipline, Conserve the resources, Live the disciplined life, Protect your Nation, Love your Nation. You belong to the Nation and the Nation belongs to you. See oneness in all. Live in the awareness of harmonious coexistence with nature, plants, animals & birds, the environment and ecology. Honor all life equally. The Life Principle (Chaitanya) is the same in All. God pervades the entire universe. The Lord is within you and all around you. Open your eyes and behold HIM everywhere. Behold the Lord in all beings, all objects, plants, animals, actions, feelings & Thoughts. Lead the Divine Life. “Be good Do Good” “Serve, Love, Give, Purify, Meditate & Realize”, says Sri Swami Sivananda Anniversary Day Celebration of Sri Hanuman Mandir at the Ashram (Jan 26, 2021): In the forenoon, Maruti Yajna was performed on the sacred occasion of the 15 th annual day of the ashram’s Sri Hanuman Temple. The evening was filled with memorable and devotional songs & “Sunderkand Recitation” by Sri Ajay Yagnik Ji from Delhi. Pujya Sri Swamiji Maharaj’s daily satsang discourses are inspiring on “Patanjali Yoga Darshan” text of Maharshi Sri Patanjali. And ” Gitamrutam” on Bhagawad Gita every Sunday is a blessings to all. Thanks to Sivananda Ashram Parivar to organize through Sivananda Ashram Face Book page. Visit Sivananda Ashram Face Book page for more details. Satsang & Tours of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj During the Month of January 2021 Visnagar (Jan 9, 2021): A grand congregation was organized on 16 th Mahasamadhi day of late President Sri Baldevgiriji Maharaj of Sri Sivadham place (in North Gujarat). Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj was invited to preside over the function. About thirty thousand monks and about one Lakh devotees attended the function in HIS honor to give Tribute to their Beloved Saint. It was followed by serving a grand prasad to all. Revered Swamiji in the company of other Saints initiated the new Chief Mahant Sri Jayram Giriji Maharaj. Late Swami Baldevgiriji Maharaj was initiated as Chief at the tender age of TWELVE years only, and His Holiness attained the Supreme abode at the age of 103 years. HE graced His position for 91 years. He was honored by all around the globe in His Organization. Para Mehsana: In the memory of the late Mahant H. H. Sri Shivnathpuriji Maharaj of Bhimnath Mahadev, a congregation was held on 16 th day of His Mahasamadhi (Shodashi) – Bhandara was organized under the guidance of Pujya Sri Swamiji Maharaj. Revered Sri Prakash Puriji was initiated as the new Mahant of the ashram. A grand Diabetes Conference (Virtual) was organized by the renowned Diabetologist Dr. Mayur Patel of “Swasthya Health Center” which was attended by about twenty thousand doctors around the Globe. Pujya Sri Swamiji Maharaj attended the inauguration ceremony & lit the lamp, blessed the event, and gave a speech on this occasion. Ramnagar Kampo, Khedbrahma, Ambaji (North Gujarat) (Jan 14, 2021: As the sun moves on its northern region – called Uttarayan, India celebrates festivity with charity, worship of cows, and pilgrimages. A group of about 25 devotees with Pujya Swamiji Maharaj from the Ashram went to Rampur, Kampo & Pilgrimage to sacred Ambaji. At their first stop at Rojanto, Pujya Swamiji Maharaj was invited to bless and grace the community function of ‘Cow
News Report for the Month of February 2021
Publications Newsletters News Through Event Photos After nine months of a break due to the Covid pandemic, transitions in the regular activities at the Ashram were smooth. All the precautions, wearing masks, social distancing, and restriction of a small group of devotees at one time and like were maintained to the full effects. Highlights of Events in the month of February 2021 : Gita Jnana Yajana (Feb 2, 2021, to Feb 6, 2021) by Pujya Sri Swami Vishnu Teerthji Maharaj of renowned Brahma Vidaypeeth Kailash Ashram at Rishikesh was organized at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad. Reiki Seminar for First & Second degrees and Regular Yoga classes in small batches went well as well, Devotees felt blessed to join Homatmak Lugurudra performed at Lord Viswanath Temple. And needless to say that Monthly Narayan Seva – food distribution to underprivileged families was carried out diligently by Ashram’s Karma Yoga Team, as always. Pujya Sri Swamiji Maharaj’s enlightening discourses on “Patanjali Yoga Darshan” text of Maharshi Sri Patanjali and ” Gitamrutam” on Bhagavad Gita every Sunday is a blessing to all. Chapter one, “Samadhi Pad” has been completed of very amazing text Yoga Sutra of Maharshi Patanjali . You can watch them anytime through Sivananda Ashram Facebook page and Youtube also. Visit Sivananda Ashram Face Book page for more details. Gita Jnana Yajana (Feb2, 2021 – Feb 6, 2021): Discourse series on Chapter 13 (Stanza 7 to 11) of Srimad Bhagavad Gita by Vedantacharya Pujya Sri Swami Vishnu Teerthji Maharaj of the well-known Brahma Vidaypeeth Kailash Ashram at Rishikesh was organized at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad, every day from 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm. Srimad Swami Sri Achyutanandaji Maharaj, the president of Sri Maa Anandmayi Sangh in the presence of Pujya Swami Sri Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj lighted the lamp. A group of devotees as per the rules of government for the covid pandemic were permitted to attend live discourses but a live telecast from the Facebook page of the Ashram and YouTube were made available for the benefit of devotees at large. Narayan Seva (Feb 2, 2021): Narayan Seva in the form of distribution of food packets have been done regularly for the last twelve years by Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad. 150-160 food packets containing 5kgs rice, 2 kgs of toor dal, 2 kgs potatoes, and 1liter oil were distributed to the needy people staying in a slum area in the vicinity of 40 km from Ahmedabad. Shankh Prakshalan Kriya was organized at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad. It was successfully carried out by Ashram’s Yoga teachers team lead by Ms. Sangita Thawani. Thirty-five Yoga aspirants from various places including Ahmedabad, Yoga Niketan School, Vadodara, Bhuj, Bharuch, and Surat participated and accrue the benefits of it. Reiki Seminar – 532nd Reiki first degree seminar was organized on Feb 13, 2021, at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad. Sixteen participants attended and learn knowledge of Reiki – natural healing system. 533rd Reiki 2nd degree seminar was organized on Feb 27, 2021. For both sessions, a full day of Reiki teaching was scheduled from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm. The next Reiki first and second-degree seminars are scheduled on March 3, 2021, and March 27, 2021, respectively. People who are interested to attend, please contact the ashram and make registration. On Feb 28, 2021, Homatmak Laghurudra was organized in the vicinity of the Sri Vishwanath Mahadev temple. With Covid restriction, a limited number of devotees could join in the pooja. After the pooja, Prasad was served to all. Vadodara (Feb 13, 2021): Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj attended function organized by “HR Milestone”, the institution working for human resource, on the occasion of its 11th anniversary celebration. National awards were given by the worthy hands of Pujya Swamiji to the employees. Police Commissioner of Vadodara Sri Shamsher Sinhji and Aruna Didi from Brahma Kumari also graced the occasion. Mahashivratri Utsav (March 11, 2021) – You are welcome to join the celebration of holy Shivaratri & worship services at Sivananda Ashram. It is continuous twenty four hours worship services at Lord Vishvanath Temple. Satsang and Bhajans starting from evening and continuous through the night. Abhishekatmak Laghurudra (February, 11, 2021 ) – 4.00am to 6.45am Shodoshopchar Puja -7.00am to 9.30 am Shringar Darshan – 9.30 am to 12.00pm Abishekatmak Laghurudra -12.30pm to 4.00pm Maha Aarti – 12.00am & 4.00am Bhashma Aarati – 6.45 pm Prahar Puja (Hourly) – 8.00pm to 4.00am(next day) Devotees who would like to stay at the Ashram during the Shivaratri Utsav will need to have documentation of negative COVID test 24 hours prior to the stay. Also please visit our Guest Information page for the details of your visit and help us make proper arrangements. Om Shanti! Read Full Article
News Report for the Month of March 2021
Publications Newsletters News Through Event Photos Mahashivratri Utsav (March 11, 2021) Sacred Shivratri was celebrated in all devotion this year under the restrictions of Covid-19 pandemic. Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj offered a first pooja & Abhishek at 3.45 am with the offering prayers for world peace and prosperity. The Siva Lingam was worshipped by washing it with milk, curd, honey, and rose water as the chants of Vedic Hymns, Namakam, Chamakam, Rudram, Ashtadhyaayi Rudra, Purushasuktam in praise of Lord Shiva. Shiv pujan continued from 4 am to 9 am in the morning. After that, devotees in a small group did Abhishek till 12 noon. In the evening Shiva Lingam was adorned with special Shringar and Bilva leaves and Bhasma Arti was performed by Priest Sri Anand Maharaj. Twenty-four hours Shivratri Pujan was concluded with grand Aarti at 4 am the next day on March 12, 2021. Due to curfew from 12 night, all puja from 12 midnight onwards was done by the Priests of the ashram at Lord Viswanath Mahadev temple. Narayan Seva (March 3, 2021): About 200 food packets containing 5 kgs rice, 2 kgs of lentils, 2 kgs potatoes and 1liter oil were distributed to the needy people nomadic race staying in the vicinity of 40 km from Ahmedabad namely Pethapur and Mahudi area. Narayan Seva in the form of distribution of food packets have been done regularly for the last twelve years by Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad. 534 th Reiki (March 13, 2021): Eighteen people participated Reiki I degree seminar organized by Ashram at “Chidanandam” Hall. Reiki Master Smt. Rupaben conducted the seminar and taught the knowledge of the Reiki, natural healing system. 535 th Reiki II degree seminar was organized a full day schedule on March 27, 2021, by Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad. This seminar provides high level of Reiki learning for giving distant healing. Nine people attended the seminar lead by Reiki Master Smt. Rupaben Majmudar. The seminar was concluded at 5.30 p.m. Prasad is arranged by the Ashram for the participants. The Next Reiki Seminar 536 th & 537 th degree I & II is scheduled for April 3, & April 24, 2021 2021 respectively. Contact Ashram for the details. On March 14, 2021, Shankh Prakshalan Yog kriya was organized at the Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad. It was successfully carried out by the team of Ashram’s Yoga teachers lead by Ms. Sangita Thawani. Thirty-seven people including members of International Lions Club, Shahibag participated. Regular Yogasana classes went well. Yogasan classes run in small batches for Beginners 6.15 am to 7.30 am from 1st to 10 th of each month and from 6.30 pm. to 7.45 pm from 15th to 25th of each month. Other practice classes are conducted daily from 6.15am. to 7.15am, 7.00am to 8.00am, 10.30am to 11.30am, 4.00pm to 5.00pm (for ladies only) and 6.00pm to 7.00pm On March 20, 2021, Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj’s discourse was organized on the subject of “Corona Pandemic” on Zoom at 9.30 pm (IST) at New Jersey with joint efforts of United Rudra Foundation and Sri Dr. Mukund Thakar. Virtual Satsang programs schedule of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj (Canceled due to Second wave of Covit -19) until further notice-April 2021) Pujya Sri Swamiji Maharaj’s daily satsang discourses are inspiring on “Patanjali Yoga Darshan” text of Maharshi Sri Patanjali. And ” Gitamrutam” on Bhagawad Gita every Sunday is a blessings to all. Thanks to Sivananda Ashram Parivar to organize through Sivananda Ashram Face Book page. Visit Sivananda Ashram Face Book page for more details. Satsang Discourse series on Kathopanishad on Google Meet – Live Telecast 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm on each Thursday & 10.30 am to 11.30 am on each Sunday. Satsang Discourse Series on “Patanjal Yog Darshan” – Live telecast on Facebook Page of the Ashram and YouTube at 6.00 pm daily & Satsang Discourse Series on Gitamrutam on each Sunday at 8.00 am. Yogasan classes in small batches for Beginners 6.15 am to 7.30 am from 1st to 10 th of each month and from 6.30 pm. to 7.45 pm from 15th to 25th of each month. Other practice classes are conducted daily from 6.15am. to 7.15am, 7.00am to 8.00am, 10.30am to 11.30am, 4.00pm to 5.00pm (for ladies only) and 6.00pm to 7.00pm Contact the ashram for further details – sivananda_ashram@yahoo.com Upcoming Programs (May 3, 2021) A special Satsang has been arranged on May 3, 2021, on the occasion of the Birthday of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj. Those who wishing to attend the program has to arrange passes from the office. Participation will be limited as per government rules due to Corona Pandemic. Venue: “Chidanandam” 6.00 pm: Shahnai Vadan by Gayekwad Brothers from Vadodara. 6.30 pm: Arrival of Honorable Smt.Anandiben Patel (Governor of Uttar Pradesh) 6.35 pm : Mangal Sturi by Ms.Dhairyaben Mankad. 6.45 pm: welcome to Honorable Smt. Anandiben Patel, the release of Souvenir and Award giving ceremony Dr. Minu Patel (Vadodara ) “Manav Bhushan” Smt. Mittal Patel “Seva Ratna” Vidushi Manjuben Mehta (Saptak)”Sangeet Mandakini” Seva Rural Jhagadia “Nishkam Seva Pratishtanam” Sri Govindbhai Bharwad “Manav Bhushan” Follows Blessings by the Saints, Speech by Honorable Smt. Anandiben Patel Concluding with Peace prayer and National Song. OM Shanti! Read Full Article
News & Activity Report for the Month of April 2021
Publications Newsletters News Through Event Photos Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad announced…..Once again all the regular Yoga classes and Reiki Seminar have been canceled at the Ashram until further notice due to second wave of Covid-19 is spreading like a wild fire. Also, the planned upcoming Satsang programs, YTTC, Yoga camp and scheduled Mangal Utsav celebrations from April 13, 2021 to April 29, 2021 are canceled. Ashram’s Priest performs daily worship at all the shrines and only the ashram inmates joined in a special satsang and Mangal utsav during the Month of April. All the temples are closed for casual visitors. Sacred Chaitra Navratri -Vasant Navratri (April 13, 2021 to April 21, 2021): Sri Ramcharit Manas Parayana was organized in Sri Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Bhavan in the leadership of Pandit Sri Kamlesh Jha . ashram inmates participated. Sri Ram Navami (April 21, 2021): On the day of Sri Ram Navmi, Sri Ram Yajna, Poojan, Archan, Special Bhog, and Aarti were arranged. The birth Day of Sri Ram was celebrated with joy, but, by limited ashram devotees participated in Puja at Sri Ram – Hanuman temple of the ashram. Sri Hanuman Jayanti ( April 27, 2021): Today, Maruti Yajna, Aarti, and Archana were concluded in the Sri Hanuman temple of the ashram in the presence of Pujya Swamiji. 21 st Brahmotsav of Sri Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Adi Shakti Peeth (April 29, 2021) : Patotsav of Sri Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Bhavan and Adi Shakti Peeth was celebrated by Ashram inmates only. Sri Yantra Pooja in the Brahm Muhurt followed by Navchandi – Laxmi Homam. Covid Seva Yajana through Ashram : The relief efforts has been continued in the distribution of food packages of groceries, spices , oil etc to the needy in the underprivileged area of the town. regularly. Thanks to Ashram’s Yoga Teachers Team for their Selfless Spirit. The continuation of such a comprehensive programs have been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous financial assistance provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. Please feel free to contact us through email sivananda_ashram@yahoo.com or contact directly +91 93761 05554. Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji’s Virtual Stasang programs are going on daily through Sivananda Ashram Facebook page…..Satsang Discourse Series on “Patanjal Yog Darshan” text of Maharshi Sri Patanjali – Live telecast on Facebook Page of the Ashram and YouTube at 6.00 pm daily & Satsang Discourse Series on Gitamrutam on each Sunday at 8.00 am. Discourse series on Kathopanishad on Google Meet – Live Telecast 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm on each Thursday & 10.30 am to 11.30 am on each Sunday. Visit Sivananda Ashram Face Book page and Sivananda Ashram Youtube Channel for more details Once again, Please note, All regular yoga classes & Reiki Seminar have been canceled from April 9, 2021 onwards until further notice. upcoming YTTC (Yoga Teacher’s Training Course) May 11, 2021 to May 30, 2021 has been canceled Temple’s door are closed for the general public & visitors from April 14, 2021 onwards until further notice. While humanitarian relief efforts are active all over, it is time for us to do our part at individual level to overcome this crisis and think about what can I do to prevent the Coronavirus disease at home and people around you ?……. Be safe, stay healthy and play your part in the whole to prevent the spread of Corona Virus Donation for the Seva Yajnas would be appreciated. Check drawn in the name of “Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sangh” . Donation given to the ashram is deductible u/s. 80 G of the Income Tax Act. Read Full Article