News & Activity Report for the Month of January 2006
Publications Newsletters “Serve, Love, Give, Purify, Meditate and Realize” the teaching of Gurudev Sri. Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj is the ideal keeping in front, all the activities gets carried out at Sivananda Ashram. Holy Master used to say “Do not lose a single opportunity in helping and serving others. Serve cheerfully and willingly and never show a Sunday-face or castor-oil face.” With that spirit only the doors of Ashram are open to all at all the times.. Happy New Year 2006 began with group prayer, meditation and a day long Mrutyunjaya Mantra Japa Yajna and Satsang at the Ashram on Jan 1, 2006 . In the evening Smt. Keta Thakker of Archan Academy presented a memorable Bharat Natyam Recital.. Yoga Camp 650th – 651st (Jan 2, 2006 -Jan 12, 2006) At the start of Year 2006, two yoga camps were organized simultaneously at two different place of the town first session in the morning and the second session in the evening. In the morning about twelve hundred and fifty yoga lovers joined ten days yoga camp at ” Navdeep Green’s “ beautiful lawn garden. International Diabetes Conference (Jan 6, 2006 & Jan 7, 2006)) International diabetes conference was organized at Sivananda Ashram, A’bad. Rev. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji lit the lamp at the opening ceremony on Jan 6, 2006. Governor of Gujarat Sri Navalkishor Sharmaji was present at the function. In his inaugural speech Rev. Swamiji elaborated the added benefits of yoga, pranayama & meditation in the treatment of diabetes together with essential medications, Insulin etc. Also regular practice of Yoganidra (relaxation technique) is very helpful to relieve stress that could be an important factor causing fluctuating hyper and hypoglycemia. On Jan 7, 2006 at concluding session get together function was arranged. About nine hundred and fifty delegates and researchers in the field from all over the world attended the function at serene atmosphere of Sivananda Ashram. H. E Governor of Gujarat Sri Naval Kishor Sharmaji Maharaj also heartily joined this informal meet and musical evening. Soothing Sehnai Vadan and Jaltarang music by Sri Gayakwad Brothers of Baroda created very enjoyable atmosphere. Srimad Bhagwat Katha (Jan 12, 2006- Jan 18, 2006) A sincere and holy wish of H. H. Swami Gurukripanandaji Maharaj to have Srimad Bhagvat Katha at Ramnagar (Khedbhrma) got fulfilled. Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj was adorned on Vyasapith. It was concluded on Jan 18, 2006. During his stay at Ramnagar camp Swamiji visited number of near by small villages. People were very happy to have satsang and darshan of Swamiji Maharaj. Swamiji at Vyasapith On his way to Khedbhrama Swamiji visited Leprosy colony of Himatnagar. Sri Suresh Soni, a founder of this facility is doing great work, beyond imagination. About 950 inmates blind, deaf, dumb, handicapped are being cared for very tenderly and with all sincerity. Swamiji visited each one of them, spent time with them and cheered them up with his holy presence. His visit brought a joy and solace to them in the midst of their physical miseries. On Jan 13, 2006 public meeting was organized at “Dr. Nalinkant Gandhi Memorial Bhavan”, Himatnagar in the evening. Rev. Swami Adhyatmanandaji addressed a large assembly on the subject of Living Vedanta in daily life, which followed very interesting question and answer session. Collective efforts of District Collector, Chief Medical Officer of Civil Hospital, local member of parliament and other prominent citizens made the program successful. On Jan 14, Rev. Swamiji and a group of devotees had a trip to holy “Sri Ambaaji ” temple at Abu (Rajasthan) in early hours of dawn. It happened to be a holy Makar Sankranti and full moon day. Everybody had a lovely darshan of Divine Mother Ambaa at holy Shrine. They celebrated happy birthday, a raising day of the temple. Sri. Suktam Parayana (Yajana) On Jan 19,2006 Sri Suktam parayana was performed at Sri. Ashtalakshmi Bhavan. Sri. Suktam is a hymn to the Divine Mother in the form of Lakshmi, (Goddess of Wealth). It is a Vedic chant in praise of Sri.Lakshmi. 16000 times the entire Sri. Suktam was recited by one hundred students and five Acharyas (Teachers) from Sri Sola Bhagavat Vidyapith. Chanting in chorus filled the Ashtalakshmi Bhavan with divine vibrations. It was started from early morning to late afternoon. Late in the evening a festival of Karnatik music was organized at Sri Ashtalakshmi Bhavan to honour Sri Tyag Raj (Andhra Pradesh)’s birth anniversary, a legendary singer and a great devotee of Lord Sri Rama.The evening was concluded by serving dinner to all. 652th Yoga & Meditation camp at Jamnagar (Jan 20, 2006- Jan 25, 2006). A Gitajana Yajana and Yoga camp were organized at Gita Vidyalaya, Jamnagar. Evening discourses on chapter 9th of Bhagvad Gita, a kingly science of the kingly secrete were attended by large number of devotees. During his stay many devotee families and public organizations invited Swamiji for satsang. Swamiji graced the Arangetram of Ms. Jahnavi Vyas. On Jan 25, 2006 Rev. Swamiji was invited at Smt. Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani’s Institute of Education at Reliance Greens (Motikhavdi). Swamiji’s talk to student and teachers were well received. All programs at Jamnagar were organized by Gujarat Divya Jivan Sangh and Sri Sadhana Mandir, Jamnagar On Jan 24, 2006 Swamiji unveiled a statue of “Sri. Narsinh Mehta at Gita Vidhyalaya, Rajkot. “Sivananda Udyan”, a public park dedicated in the name of worshipful Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj at Rajkot. Swamiji was present at the opening ceremony. All India Rajkot radio station recorded interview with Swamiji. 653rd Yoga Camp (Jan 26, 2006 – Feb 1, 2006) A weeklong Yoga camp commenced on Jan 26, 2006 at Sri. Sardar Patel Stadium. More than two thousand yoga enthusiastic joined the camp daily for two hours 5.30am to 7.30am in the morning. This was planned and organized by the Commissioner and chief of Municipal Corporation, Ahmedabad as a part of “Utsav-Amdavad” festivity. It was concluded on Feb1, 2006 653 rd Yoga Camp at Sri Sardar Patel Stadium“Utsav -Amdavad” Get together function was organized at Governor’s Bungalow, Gandhinagar upon the invitation of His Excellency Governor of Gujarat
News & Activity Report for the Month of February 2006
Publications Newsletters Mahashivratri Festival (Feb 26, 2006) More than 25, 000 devotees thronged the Lord Vishvanath Temple to pray and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva on Maha Shivratri ( February 26, 2006) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad. Fasting devotees were immersed in prayers and thoughts of the Deity who conquers death. Ashram’s Holy Shri Vishwanath Temple was agog with worship of Lord Shiva. The Siva Lingam was worshipped by washing it with milk, curd, honey and rose water as the chants of Vedic Hymns, Namakam, Chamakam, Rudram and “Om Namah Shivaya” in praise of Siva continued.Continuous twenty five hours Siva Lingam worship services, including Lagurudra began in the early hours of dawn, 4.00am on February 26, 2006 until the next day 5.00 am on February 27, 2006. Siva Lingam was adorned with special Shringar and Rev. Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj performed Bhasma Arati.Siva temple was full of Bel (Bilva) leaves, which were offered to the Lingam. Bel leaves are believed to be very sacred. Bhakti Sangeet (Devotional Songs) in praise of the Lord by different musical groups (from 5.30pm until 5.00am) added a special fervor to already charged atmosphere with divine vibrations. Mahaprasad was served to all on next day Feb 27, 2006. Other News On Feb 5, 2006 a grand meeting was organized to celebrate Rev.Sri Guruji Golvalkarji Maharaj founder of Rastriya Swayam Sevak Sangh at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad On Feb 11, 2006 Sri Astik Samajam organized H. H. Sri Swami Ishwaranandaji Maharaj’s satsang at the Ashram. His enlightening discourse was attended by a large numbers of devotees. On Feb 12, 2006, on full moon day (holy Poornima) a group recitation of Sri Lalita Sahasranama was organized by Tamil Mahila Sangham. About three hundred ladies participated in this Divine worship at Sri. Ashtalakshmi Bhavan. On Feb 14 2006, a special worship and Laghurudra was performed by Vaidik Samajam at Lord Vishvanath Temple of the Ashram. Spiritual Tour and programs of H. H. Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj during the month of February 2006. At Bhandu – Mehsana in Gujarat The month of February commenced with a visit to Institute of Technology at Bhandu in Mehsana District on Feb 1, 2006. Pujya Swamiji addressed to students in three sessions on the subject “Success in Life” and how to achieve it. To celebrate Rev. Swamiji’s visit to their institute hundred and sixty one students volunteered themselves for blood donation. Also “Tree plantation” of large numbers of trees was done by students in the presence of Swamiji Maharaj. At Nadiad-Gujarat On Feb 2, 2006 late afternoon, Rev. Swamiji paid his homage to famous Sri Santaram Mandir of Nadiad on the occasion of celebration of 175th year of their establishment. Sri Moraribapu, Sri Rameshbhai Oza and other prominent speakers were there to join the celebration also. Swamiji spoke on ‘Sadhana’ based on the Chapter Thirteen of Bhagavad-Gita. At Vadodara – Gujarat On Feb 2, 2006 Yajanopavit (sacred thread ceremony) of Sri Ashraykumar, a son of Pujya Goswami Sri Dwarkeshlalji Maharaj was performed in holy presence of. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji’s at famous Polo Club of Baroda. It was a joyous time for all the members of Shivananda Parivar present there. At Delhi On Feb 3, 2006 at the invitation of Mr. Parekh, President of Bar Association of Supreme Court, Delhi, Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj graced the International Bar Association Club. Very prominent lawyers and judges attended the Satsang of Sri Swamiji, where he spoke on the subject of ‘Law beyond the Law’. Honorable Justice Mr. V. N. Krishnana, who presided over the chair was very much impressed by Swamiji’s speech and he said, “I had attended many functions and lectures in the past, but this one was simply unique . It was eye opener and challenging too.” While returning to Ahmedabad, Swamiji stopped by at Delhi again on Feb 25, 2006. During this time he had a satsang and program at Dwarka. Visit to Orissa PURI (Orissa) Pujya Swamiji with a group of devotees had a darshan of Lord Jagannath at Puri on Feb 4, 2006 on their way to Kendrapada , where Swamiji was scheduled to have program. Srimad Bhagvat –Katha at Kendrapada (Orissa), Feb 5, 2006 –Feb 12, 2006 Honoring repeated humble requests of Brahmacharini Sri Divya Chaitanya Mataji, Swamiji visited Sri Divya Chaitanya Adhyatma Sadhana Ashram at Kendrapada for Srimad Bhagvat Katha. Evening discourses were held from 6.30pm – 10.00 pm everyday and a large numbers of devotees attended them. Also a group of devotees from Ahmedabad including Smt. Poonam Thawani, Smt Prama & Tapan Mankodi , Sri Ashvin Pancholi and many more from Mumbai joined Swamiji here. Arrangements were made to serve foods to all the devotees during the entire seven days of Holy Bhagavat-Katha. On Feb 11, 2006, a grand Dental camp was organized. A team of Dental Surgeons together with Para-medical staff gave dental check up to about 447 patents and 142 patients were treated for minor surgery, tooth extractions etc. Food was also served to everyone who attended dental camp. Large gathering of about four thousand people were present on concluding ceremony of Srimad Bhagavat -Katha on Feb 12, 2006. Mahaprasad was served to all. Surya Pooja and holy Sri Vishnu Mahayajna were performed in traditional manner all seven days during Swamiji’s stay here. Angul-Dhenkasa (Orissa) Swamiji was a regular visitor at M / S. Navbharat Ferrow Alloys, Palvancha (A. P.). One of their new adventures is Navfall, Angul. On Feb 11, 2006 Swamiji graced the newly installed Industries, its cupola’s and iron ore and manganese division. Tree plantation was done and Swamiji addressed all the employees. All were happy to have Swamiji with them at Navfall, Angul. Nimapada (Orissa) At the request of many sincere devotees of the Divine Life Society, Nimapada branch (Orissa), Rev. Swami visited Nimapada two times on his way and returning back on Feb 5, 2006 and from Feb 13, 2006 to Feb 15, 2006. Sri Virendra Das, inmate of Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad had arranged the program here. Morning Meditation and evening Gita discourses in local Oriya language by Swamiji
News & Activity Report for the Month of March 2006
Publications Newsletters “Devi Bhagavat Katha”by Sri Swami Adhyatmanandji at Bhavnagar (March 29, 2006 to April 5, 2006) Sri Ramdas Ashram and Gujarat Divya Jivan Sangh, Bhavnagar organized a Devi Bhagavat Katha during Vasant Navratri. Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj gave a series of discourses on Devi Mahatmaya and enlightened the devotees. Swamiji beautifully summarized the Devi Bhagavat. Devi represents energy (shakti). There are two distinct fields, the outer being of matter and usually science deals with it. It is also objective field where we could utilize the progress made by other individuals over the course of history. In short, we do not have to reinvent the wheels. We can use computers, cars, planes and all other inventions made by others and utilize them to achieve whatever we want to in the outer world. We have made a lot of progress in this field in terms of making scientific inventions and innovations and made our life comfortable. The inner field is made up of mind and consciousness. This is subjective field. We have made very little progress in this field. Here one has to deal with his or her own mind, recognize and weed out all impurities in terms of wrong identifications, cravings, desires, lust, greed, hatred, etc. and reach the deep recesses of the heart. Our scripture describes various practices, disciplines in terms of meditation, spiritual practices (sadhana) and other guidelines. Other peoples’ progress has very little help to individual in this inward journey whose ultimate goal is the self-realization. This requires tons of discipline and energy (power) because mind is naturally outwardly projected. Devi Bhagavat deals with the worship to this powerhouse to seek the energy and grace needed for this noble endeavor that is really the ultimate goal of life. To dive deep in the recess of the heart, and to find the pearls of absolute is the whole essence of holy Sri Devi Bhagavat. Devi is Shaft or power. We need inner power, inner strength, inner awakening contemplating upon the pure self – the mother energy the “DURGA”. Nothing is impossible, which leads every individual one to pure conduct and absolute realization. At Jaipur (April 6, 2006) From Bhavnagar Swamiji arrived at Jaipur on holy Ramanavmi day and attended inaugural function. Swamiji inaugurated Tagore Research International Hospital (three hundred beds). Minister of health, Government of Rajasthan presided over the function. Director Sri P. D. Singh welcomed and thanked Sri Swamiji Maharaj who is associated with Tagore Education leagues thirteen schools for last twenty seven years. Yoga Camp at Nasirabad, Rajasthan (April 6, 2006 – April 13, 2006) “Practice of Yogabhyas has increased Army Troupe’s memory, attentiveness and strength in the work. They have been refined and become more precise in their duties. He added, “ We are highly indebted to Rev. Swami Adhyatmanandaji for bringing an new awakening , which has led us to a fresh life, light and wisdom”- Said Commandant Brigadier S. V. Dharamadhikari AVSM at concluding ceremony of a week long man-making and character building program organized at Triple First Rocket Regiment, Nasirabad (Rajasthan). About 12,000 army troupes’ were benefited from Sri Swamiji’s holy presence and discourses. Morning Yoga, Pranamyas & Meditations were the favorites of all the officers and army troupes. This was a refresher course for them as Swamiji has taught them on his previous visits. Ceremony at Ahmedabad AMA After coming back from Nasirabad, Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj was honored and felicitated at Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA) by Governor of Gujarat, H. E. Pundit Sri Naval Kishore Sharmaji for his laudable blood donation drives organized through Ahmedabad Red Cross Society. At Vadodra (April 15, & April 16, 2006) On April 15, 2006 Sri Swamiji addressed a large gathering at Vadodra upon the subject of ‘Power of Subconscious Mind’. On April 16, 2006 Swamiji addressed executives and medical students on the subject ‘Stress Management’ organized by Dr. Jiten Bhatt of ‘Mind and body Zone” . At Delhi (April 20, 2006 –April 22, 2006) Thawani family was overjoyed by Pujya Swamiji Maharaj’s holy presence at the wedding ceremony of their son Sri Mohit Thawani at Delhi. Smt. Poonam Thawani (Secretary of Sivananda Ashram, A’bad) and her contribution in terms of selfless services to Holy Sivananda Ashram are invaluable. During his stay at Delhi, Sri Swamiji Maharaj installed a beautiful Saraswati idol at the grand building of administrative block of Delhi College of Engineering and Institute of Technology. Swamiji’s speech on the subject of ‘Science and Spirituality – How to bridge the gap” were received by large gathering of students and many dignitaries including past vice chancellor and director of Delhi Engineering College were present. Yoga Camp at Valsad (April 23, 2006- April 29, 2006) A week long Yoga camp was organized at Val sad. Sri Yagneshbhai Desai hosted Pujya Swmaiji. Swamiji is always received warmly by devotees of Divya Jivan Sangh, Valsad. During his stay at Valsad, on April 23, 2006 Swamiji went to Devadh, Surat to attend a peace prayer held in memory of Sri Sitarambhai Patel, most beloved and blessed father of Sri Dineshbhai Patel of Bloomington, Indiana (USA). Swamiji conducted prayer for Atma Shanti and Sadgati for the departed soul of Sri. Sitarambhai Patel and consoled all the member of the bereaved family. On the way back to valsad Pujya Swamiji paid visit to Rev. Sri Bhikhubhai Desai (ninety + years old) a devotee of Gurudev Sri. Swami Sivannadaji Maharaj at Navsari. Also at Navsari, Swamiji paid visit to Sri. Chhotabhai Desai’s family. The family lost the mother of the house recently, Smt. Lilaben Desai; Swamiji remembered her kind Seva during his stay at their home year after year for last thirty years. At the Ashram Vasant Navratri (March 29, 2006 –April 5, 2006) At Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad during Vasant Navratri, Sri Ram Charitmanas Parayana was organized by devotees at Sri Saint Kutir from March 29, 2006 to April 5, On April 6, 2006 Sri Ram Navami day, a special satsnag was held .On April 13, 2006 Sri
News & Activity Report for the Month of April 2006
Publications Newsletters “Devi Bhagavat Katha”by Sri Swami Adhyatmanandji at Bhavnagar (March 29, 2006 to April 5, 2006) Sri Ramdas Ashram and Gujarat Divya Jivan Sangh, Bhavnagar organized a Devi Bhagavat Katha during Vasant Navratri. Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj gave a series of discourses on Devi Mahatmaya and enlightened the devotees. Swamiji beautifully summarized the Devi Bhagavat. Devi represents energy (shakti). There are two distinct fields, the outer being of matter and usually science deals with it. It is also objective field where we could utilize the progress made by other individuals over the course of history. In short, we do not have to reinvent the wheels. We can use computers, cars, planes and all other inventions made by others and utilize them to achieve whatever we want to in the outer world. We have made a lot of progress in this field in terms of making scientific inventions and innovations and made our life comfortable. The inner field is made up of mind and consciousness. This is subjective field. We have made very little progress in this field. Here one has to deal with his or her own mind, recognize and weed out all impurities in terms of wrong identifications, cravings, desires, lust, greed, hatred, etc. and reach the deep recesses of the heart. Our scripture describes various practices, disciplines in terms of meditation, spiritual practices (sadhana) and other guidelines. Other peoples’ progress has very little help to individual in this inward journey whose ultimate goal is the self-realization. This requires tons of discipline and energy (power) because mind is naturally outwardly projected. Devi Bhagavat deals with the worship to this powerhouse to seek the energy and grace needed for this noble endeavor that is really the ultimate goal of life. To dive deep in the recess of the heart, and to find the pearls of absolute is the whole essence of holy Sri Devi Bhagavat. Devi is Shaft or power. We need inner power, inner strength, inner awakening contemplating upon the pure self – the mother energy the “DURGA”. Nothing is impossible, which leads every individual one to pure conduct and absolute realization. At Jaipur (April 6, 2006) From Bhavnagar Swamiji arrived at Jaipur on holy Ramanavmi day and attended inaugural function. Swamiji inaugurated Tagore Research International Hospital (three hundred beds). Minister of health, Government of Rajasthan presided over the function. Director Sri P. D. Singh welcomed and thanked Sri Swamiji Maharaj who is associated with Tagore Education leagues thirteen schools for last twenty seven years. Yoga Camp at Nasirabad, Rajasthan (April 6, 2006 – April 13, 2006) “Practice of Yogabhyas has increased Army Troupe’s memory, attentiveness and strength in the work. They have been refined and become more precise in their duties. He added, “ We are highly indebted to Rev. Swami Adhyatmanandaji for bringing an new awakening , which has led us to a fresh life, light and wisdom”- Said Commandant Brigadier S. V. Dharamadhikari AVSM at concluding ceremony of a week long man-making and character building program organized at Triple First Rocket Regiment, Nasirabad (Rajasthan). About 12,000 army troupes’ were benefited from Sri Swamiji’s holy presence and discourses. Morning Yoga, Pranamyas & Meditations were the favorites of all the officers and army troupes. This was a refresher course for them as Swamiji has taught them on his previous visits. Ceremony at Ahmedabad AMA After coming back from Nasirabad, Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj was honored and felicitated at Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA) by Governor of Gujarat, H. E. Pundit Sri Naval Kishore Sharmaji for his laudable blood donation drives organized through Ahmedabad Red Cross Society. At Vadodra (April 15, & April 16, 2006) On April 15, 2006 Sri Swamiji addressed a large gathering at Vadodra upon the subject of ‘Power of Subconscious Mind’. On April 16, 2006 Swamiji addressed executives and medical students on the subject ‘Stress Management’ organized by Dr. Jiten Bhatt of ‘Mind and body Zone” . At Delhi (April 20, 2006 –April 22, 2006) Thawani family was overjoyed by Pujya Swamiji Maharaj’s holy presence at the wedding ceremony of their son Sri Mohit Thawani at Delhi. Smt. Poonam Thawani (Secretary of Sivananda Ashram, A’bad) and her contribution in terms of selfless services to Holy Sivananda Ashram are invaluable. During his stay at Delhi, Sri Swamiji Maharaj installed a beautiful Saraswati idol at the grand building of administrative block of Delhi College of Engineering and Institute of Technology. Swamiji’s speech on the subject of ‘Science and Spirituality – How to bridge the gap” were received by large gathering of students and many dignitaries including past vice chancellor and director of Delhi Engineering College were present. Yoga Camp at Valsad (April 23, 2006- April 29, 2006) A week long Yoga camp was organized at Val sad. Sri Yagneshbhai Desai hosted Pujya Swmaiji. Swamiji is always received warmly by devotees of Divya Jivan Sangh, Valsad. During his stay at Valsad, on April 23, 2006 Swamiji went to Devadh, Surat to attend a peace prayer held in memory of Sri Sitarambhai Patel, most beloved and blessed father of Sri Dineshbhai Patel of Bloomington, Indiana (USA). Swamiji conducted prayer for Atma Shanti and Sadgati for the departed soul of Sri. Sitarambhai Patel and consoled all the member of the bereaved family. On the way back to valsad Pujya Swamiji paid visit to Rev. Sri Bhikhubhai Desai (ninety + years old) a devotee of Gurudev Sri. Swami Sivannadaji Maharaj at Navsari. Also at Navsari, Swamiji paid visit to Sri. Chhotabhai Desai’s family. The family lost the mother of the house recently, Smt. Lilaben Desai; Swamiji remembered her kind Seva during his stay at their home year after year for last thirty years. At the Ashram Vasant Navratri (March 29, 2006 –April 5, 2006) At Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad during Vasant Navratri, Sri Ram Charitmanas Parayana was organized by devotees at Sri Saint Kutir from March 29, 2006 to April 5, On April 6, 2006 Sri Ram Navami day, a special satsnag was held .On
News & Activity Report for the Month of May 2006
Publications Newsletters Gita Jayanti (Dec1, 2006) December 1st was the holy Sri Gita Jayanti. It was on this day that Sanjaya narrated to King Dhritarashtra the dialogue between Sri Krishna and Arjuna, and thus made the glorious teachings of the Lord available to us, and to people of the world, for all time. The message of the Bhagavad-Gita was given by the Lord Himself on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. The Gita shows a way to rise above the world of duality and the pairs of opposites, and to acquire eternal bliss and immortality. It is a gospel of action. It teaches the rigid performance of one’s duty in society, and a life of active struggle, keeping the inner being untouched by outer surroundings, and renouncing the fruits of actions as offerings unto the Lord. The Gita is a source of power and wisdom. Gita Jayanti was celebrated in the ashram with Gita Parayan and worship of Lord very solemnly. Dattatreya Jayanti (Dec 5, 2006) On holy of Dattatreya Jayanti, a grand Pooja, Archana and Yajana was performed at Sri Dattatreya Temple of the ashram. Devotees had their prasad in open air and enjoyed the grace of Lord’s Prasad as Van-Bhojan. Lord Dattatreya – He was a supreme yogi. Like Dakshinamurti, He was the Adi-Guru, the primal world teacher. The name or word ‘Dattatreya’ is constituted of two terms, ‘Datta’ and ‘Atreya’. In Sanskrit, ‘Datta’ means one who is bestowed as a gift, and ‘Atreya’ is derived from the name of a great sage called Atri. The son of Atri is Atreya. A descendent of Atri also is Atreya. One, who is bestowed as a divine child on the great sage Atri, by the Gods Brahma, Vishnu and Siva themselves, is Dattatreya. Tradition holds that he was the divine child of sage Atri born to his famous consort Anasuya, the great queen of chastity, Anasuya Devi. Lord Ayyapa Festival (Dec 2 & Dec 3, 2006) Ashram enjoyed a two days long Lord Ayyapa’s festivity by Sri Astika Samajam at holy Sri Ashta Laxmi Bhawan. Hundreds of devotees of South Indian Samajam performed a very grand ceremonial worship with deep devotion. Swami Yagnavalkyanandaji’s Birthday (Dec18, 2006) On Dec18, 2006 (actual birth date) ashram celebrated Rev. Pujya Bapuji, Dr. Swami Yagnavalkyanandaji Maharaj’s centenary celebration with Paduka Poojan, Bhajan, Sankirtan, Satsang and feeding to the poor. Number of newspaper editors from Rajkot, Ahmedabad and Mumbai carried out articles about Rev. Bapuji. 12 th Yoga Teachers Training Course – YTTC (Dec 20, 2006- Jan 10, 2007) Evening of Dec 20, 2006 a special introductory and inaugural session was organized at Ashram for Yoga Teacher Training Course. The faculty members of YTTC are Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj, Dr. Varsha Dave M.D.(Gynaaecology), Dr. Mayur Patel M.D. (Diabetologist), Dr. Ina Patel M.D. (Pathologist), Dr. Swetang Pancholi M.D.(Cardiologist), Dr. Snehal Amin M.B.B.S, Sri Suresh Patel (Management Expert), Smt. Rupa Majmudar (Reiki Grand Master and Philosopher), Ms. Sangeeta Thawani (Yoga Teacher). Students from east and west enrolled in this course. On Dec 31st Shankprakshalan Kriya (cleansing of bowels) has been scheduled. Over seventy five students have signed up for this process. Other News Upon an invitation of Ministry of Labour, ashram’s senior yoga teacher Ms. Sangeeta Thawani, addressed a group of senior government officers at Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute. They complemented Ms. Sangeeta and the services in the field of Yoga teaching by Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad. Ganga Pujan (Dec16, 2006) – On Ekadashi devotees participated in holy Sri Ganga Poojan at Sri Ashta Laxmi Bhavan. Addition of one more morning Yogasana class from Dec 1st (6.00am to 7.00am) by Yogi Anant Chawda and his sister Ms. Ambika Chawda at the ashram. This is to accommodate a group who find 5:30 am class too early and/or 7:00 am class too late. Therefore, with this now Ashram is catering altogether eight yoga classes’ everyday (excluding Sunday). On Dec17, 2006 forenoon, Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji was invited to preside over award ceremony organized by M/S. J.C. Jamanadas (Publisher of modern magazine for class 10th and 12th) at the famous Sri Dinesh Hall, Ahmedabad. In the afternoon Rev. Swamiji was invited as a Chief Guest to address Lioness Club’s zonal conference at Sri Bhaikaka Bhawan, Ahmedabad. In the evening Swamiji attended zonal conference of Lions Club at Lion Hall, Baroda. He addressed the crowd on the subject of ‘Key to Happiness’. On Dec 23, 2006 was annual gathering of the group “Ahimsa Sangh “ promoting non-violence at Indian Medical Association, Ahmedabad, Swamiji attended the function and in his speech elaborated the true meaning of non –violence.. He further added that it should not be limited to hurting some one physically but it should be reflected in all our thoughts, words & deeds. Let us be positive thinkers, live and lead a life of honesty, truth and non violence. Shri Arunbhai Oza, president of “Ahimsa Sangh” organized the function. On Dec 24, 2006 Platinum Jubilee of Sri Kotiyar Education Group was celebrated under the patronage of Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj. Swami Sri highlighted the values of higher education and the need of working hard in that very direction especially on how the world is standing on the threshold of science and technology. The need of Knowledge of Aeronautical and Atomic science is a must and sine qua non. Unfortunately, the rat race brings most of the youths to go for IT qualification. It is good but not sufficient. One should shun the easy going in life and work hard for value and technology, which is the need of the hour. On Dec 31, 2006 an elocution contest has been organized on the subject of dipping sex ratio amongst the children and the increasing number of female feticides. The problem of unequal sex ratio has been prevalent in India since long time. Inspite of education and wealth the gap between the male and the female children has widened. Students from different colleges of Ahmedabad city will be participating and exchanging their thoughts on the pressing problem of the society. A special satsang, prayers and mediation has been organized on New Years Eve, Dec
News & Activity Report for the Month of June 2006
Publications Newsletters Gita Jayanti (Dec1, 2006) December 1st was the holy Sri Gita Jayanti. It was on this day that Sanjaya narrated to King Dhritarashtra the dialogue between Sri Krishna and Arjuna, and thus made the glorious teachings of the Lord available to us, and to people of the world, for all time. The message of the Bhagavad-Gita was given by the Lord Himself on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. The Gita shows a way to rise above the world of duality and the pairs of opposites, and to acquire eternal bliss and immortality. It is a gospel of action. It teaches the rigid performance of one’s duty in society, and a life of active struggle, keeping the inner being untouched by outer surroundings, and renouncing the fruits of actions as offerings unto the Lord. The Gita is a source of power and wisdom. Gita Jayanti was celebrated in the ashram with Gita Parayan and worship of Lord very solemnly. Dattatreya Jayanti (Dec 5, 2006) On holy of Dattatreya Jayanti, a grand Pooja, Archana and Yajana was performed at Sri Dattatreya Temple of the ashram. Devotees had their prasad in open air and enjoyed the grace of Lord’s Prasad as Van-Bhojan. Lord Dattatreya – He was a supreme yogi. Like Dakshinamurti, He was the Adi-Guru, the primal world teacher. The name or word ‘Dattatreya’ is constituted of two terms, ‘Datta’ and ‘Atreya’. In Sanskrit, ‘Datta’ means one who is bestowed as a gift, and ‘Atreya’ is derived from the name of a great sage called Atri. The son of Atri is Atreya. A descendent of Atri also is Atreya. One, who is bestowed as a divine child on the great sage Atri, by the Gods Brahma, Vishnu and Siva themselves, is Dattatreya. Tradition holds that he was the divine child of sage Atri born to his famous consort Anasuya, the great queen of chastity, Anasuya Devi. Lord Ayyapa Festival (Dec 2 & Dec 3, 2006) Ashram enjoyed a two days long Lord Ayyapa’s festivity by Sri Astika Samajam at holy Sri Ashta Laxmi Bhawan. Hundreds of devotees of South Indian Samajam performed a very grand ceremonial worship with deep devotion. Swami Yagnavalkyanandaji’s Birthday (Dec18, 2006) On Dec18, 2006 (actual birth date) ashram celebrated Rev. Pujya Bapuji, Dr. Swami Yagnavalkyanandaji Maharaj’s centenary celebration with Paduka Poojan, Bhajan, Sankirtan, Satsang and feeding to the poor. Number of newspaper editors from Rajkot, Ahmedabad and Mumbai carried out articles about Rev. Bapuji. 12 th Yoga Teachers Training Course – YTTC (Dec 20, 2006- Jan 10, 2007) Evening of Dec 20, 2006 a special introductory and inaugural session was organized at Ashram for Yoga Teacher Training Course. The faculty members of YTTC are Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj, Dr. Varsha Dave M.D.(Gynaaecology), Dr. Mayur Patel M.D. (Diabetologist), Dr. Ina Patel M.D. (Pathologist), Dr. Swetang Pancholi M.D.(Cardiologist), Dr. Snehal Amin M.B.B.S, Sri Suresh Patel (Management Expert), Smt. Rupa Majmudar (Reiki Grand Master and Philosopher), Ms. Sangeeta Thawani (Yoga Teacher). Students from east and west enrolled in this course. On Dec 31st Shankprakshalan Kriya (cleansing of bowels) has been scheduled. Over seventy five students have signed up for this process. Other News Upon an invitation of Ministry of Labour, ashram’s senior yoga teacher Ms. Sangeeta Thawani, addressed a group of senior government officers at Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute. They complemented Ms. Sangeeta and the services in the field of Yoga teaching by Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad. Ganga Pujan (Dec16, 2006) – On Ekadashi devotees participated in holy Sri Ganga Poojan at Sri Ashta Laxmi Bhavan. Addition of one more morning Yogasana class from Dec 1st (6.00am to 7.00am) by Yogi Anant Chawda and his sister Ms. Ambika Chawda at the ashram. This is to accommodate a group who find 5:30 am class too early and/or 7:00 am class too late. Therefore, with this now Ashram is catering altogether eight yoga classes’ everyday (excluding Sunday). On Dec17, 2006 forenoon, Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji was invited to preside over award ceremony organized by M/S. J.C. Jamanadas (Publisher of modern magazine for class 10th and 12th) at the famous Sri Dinesh Hall, Ahmedabad. In the afternoon Rev. Swamiji was invited as a Chief Guest to address Lioness Club’s zonal conference at Sri Bhaikaka Bhawan, Ahmedabad. In the evening Swamiji attended zonal conference of Lions Club at Lion Hall, Baroda. He addressed the crowd on the subject of ‘Key to Happiness’. On Dec 23, 2006 was annual gathering of the group “Ahimsa Sangh “ promoting non-violence at Indian Medical Association, Ahmedabad, Swamiji attended the function and in his speech elaborated the true meaning of non –violence.. He further added that it should not be limited to hurting some one physically but it should be reflected in all our thoughts, words & deeds. Let us be positive thinkers, live and lead a life of honesty, truth and non violence. Shri Arunbhai Oza, president of “Ahimsa Sangh” organized the function. On Dec 24, 2006 Platinum Jubilee of Sri Kotiyar Education Group was celebrated under the patronage of Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj. Swami Sri highlighted the values of higher education and the need of working hard in that very direction especially on how the world is standing on the threshold of science and technology. The need of Knowledge of Aeronautical and Atomic science is a must and sine qua non. Unfortunately, the rat race brings most of the youths to go for IT qualification. It is good but not sufficient. One should shun the easy going in life and work hard for value and technology, which is the need of the hour. On Dec 31, 2006 an elocution contest has been organized on the subject of dipping sex ratio amongst the children and the increasing number of female feticides. The problem of unequal sex ratio has been prevalent in India since long time. Inspite of education and wealth the gap between the male and the female children has widened. Students from different colleges of Ahmedabad city will be participating and exchanging their thoughts on the pressing problem of the society. A special satsang, prayers and mediation has been organized on New Years Eve, Dec
News & Activity Report for the Month of July 2006
Publications Newsletters Gita Jayanti (Dec1, 2006) December 1st was the holy Sri Gita Jayanti. It was on this day that Sanjaya narrated to King Dhritarashtra the dialogue between Sri Krishna and Arjuna, and thus made the glorious teachings of the Lord available to us, and to people of the world, for all time. The message of the Bhagavad-Gita was given by the Lord Himself on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. The Gita shows a way to rise above the world of duality and the pairs of opposites, and to acquire eternal bliss and immortality. It is a gospel of action. It teaches the rigid performance of one’s duty in society, and a life of active struggle, keeping the inner being untouched by outer surroundings, and renouncing the fruits of actions as offerings unto the Lord. The Gita is a source of power and wisdom. Gita Jayanti was celebrated in the ashram with Gita Parayan and worship of Lord very solemnly. Dattatreya Jayanti (Dec 5, 2006) On holy of Dattatreya Jayanti, a grand Pooja, Archana and Yajana was performed at Sri Dattatreya Temple of the ashram. Devotees had their prasad in open air and enjoyed the grace of Lord’s Prasad as Van-Bhojan. Lord Dattatreya – He was a supreme yogi. Like Dakshinamurti, He was the Adi-Guru, the primal world teacher. The name or word ‘Dattatreya’ is constituted of two terms, ‘Datta’ and ‘Atreya’. In Sanskrit, ‘Datta’ means one who is bestowed as a gift, and ‘Atreya’ is derived from the name of a great sage called Atri. The son of Atri is Atreya. A descendent of Atri also is Atreya. One, who is bestowed as a divine child on the great sage Atri, by the Gods Brahma, Vishnu and Siva themselves, is Dattatreya. Tradition holds that he was the divine child of sage Atri born to his famous consort Anasuya, the great queen of chastity, Anasuya Devi. Lord Ayyapa Festival (Dec 2 & Dec 3, 2006) Ashram enjoyed a two days long Lord Ayyapa’s festivity by Sri Astika Samajam at holy Sri Ashta Laxmi Bhawan. Hundreds of devotees of South Indian Samajam performed a very grand ceremonial worship with deep devotion. Swami Yagnavalkyanandaji’s Birthday (Dec18, 2006) On Dec18, 2006 (actual birth date) ashram celebrated Rev. Pujya Bapuji, Dr. Swami Yagnavalkyanandaji Maharaj’s centenary celebration with Paduka Poojan, Bhajan, Sankirtan, Satsang and feeding to the poor. Number of newspaper editors from Rajkot, Ahmedabad and Mumbai carried out articles about Rev. Bapuji. 12 th Yoga Teachers Training Course – YTTC (Dec 20, 2006- Jan 10, 2007) Evening of Dec 20, 2006 a special introductory and inaugural session was organized at Ashram for Yoga Teacher Training Course. The faculty members of YTTC are Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj, Dr. Varsha Dave M.D.(Gynaaecology), Dr. Mayur Patel M.D. (Diabetologist), Dr. Ina Patel M.D. (Pathologist), Dr. Swetang Pancholi M.D.(Cardiologist), Dr. Snehal Amin M.B.B.S, Sri Suresh Patel (Management Expert), Smt. Rupa Majmudar (Reiki Grand Master and Philosopher), Ms. Sangeeta Thawani (Yoga Teacher). Students from east and west enrolled in this course. On Dec 31st Shankprakshalan Kriya (cleansing of bowels) has been scheduled. Over seventy five students have signed up for this process. Other News Upon an invitation of Ministry of Labour, ashram’s senior yoga teacher Ms. Sangeeta Thawani, addressed a group of senior government officers at Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute. They complemented Ms. Sangeeta and the services in the field of Yoga teaching by Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad. Ganga Pujan (Dec16, 2006) – On Ekadashi devotees participated in holy Sri Ganga Poojan at Sri Ashta Laxmi Bhavan. Addition of one more morning Yogasana class from Dec 1st (6.00am to 7.00am) by Yogi Anant Chawda and his sister Ms. Ambika Chawda at the ashram. This is to accommodate a group who find 5:30 am class too early and/or 7:00 am class too late. Therefore, with this now Ashram is catering altogether eight yoga classes’ everyday (excluding Sunday). On Dec17, 2006 forenoon, Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji was invited to preside over award ceremony organized by M/S. J.C. Jamanadas (Publisher of modern magazine for class 10th and 12th) at the famous Sri Dinesh Hall, Ahmedabad. In the afternoon Rev. Swamiji was invited as a Chief Guest to address Lioness Club’s zonal conference at Sri Bhaikaka Bhawan, Ahmedabad. In the evening Swamiji attended zonal conference of Lions Club at Lion Hall, Baroda. He addressed the crowd on the subject of ‘Key to Happiness’. On Dec 23, 2006 was annual gathering of the group “Ahimsa Sangh “ promoting non-violence at Indian Medical Association, Ahmedabad, Swamiji attended the function and in his speech elaborated the true meaning of non –violence.. He further added that it should not be limited to hurting some one physically but it should be reflected in all our thoughts, words & deeds. Let us be positive thinkers, live and lead a life of honesty, truth and non violence. Shri Arunbhai Oza, president of “Ahimsa Sangh” organized the function. On Dec 24, 2006 Platinum Jubilee of Sri Kotiyar Education Group was celebrated under the patronage of Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj. Swami Sri highlighted the values of higher education and the need of working hard in that very direction especially on how the world is standing on the threshold of science and technology. The need of Knowledge of Aeronautical and Atomic science is a must and sine qua non. Unfortunately, the rat race brings most of the youths to go for IT qualification. It is good but not sufficient. One should shun the easy going in life and work hard for value and technology, which is the need of the hour. On Dec 31, 2006 an elocution contest has been organized on the subject of dipping sex ratio amongst the children and the increasing number of female feticides. The problem of unequal sex ratio has been prevalent in India since long time. Inspite of education and wealth the gap between the male and the female children has widened. Students from different colleges of Ahmedabad city will be participating and exchanging their thoughts on the pressing problem of the society. A special satsang, prayers and mediation has been organized on New Years Eve, Dec
News & Activity Report for the Month of August 2006
Publications Newsletters Gita Jayanti (Dec1, 2006) December 1st was the holy Sri Gita Jayanti. It was on this day that Sanjaya narrated to King Dhritarashtra the dialogue between Sri Krishna and Arjuna, and thus made the glorious teachings of the Lord available to us, and to people of the world, for all time. The message of the Bhagavad-Gita was given by the Lord Himself on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. The Gita shows a way to rise above the world of duality and the pairs of opposites, and to acquire eternal bliss and immortality. It is a gospel of action. It teaches the rigid performance of one’s duty in society, and a life of active struggle, keeping the inner being untouched by outer surroundings, and renouncing the fruits of actions as offerings unto the Lord. The Gita is a source of power and wisdom. Gita Jayanti was celebrated in the ashram with Gita Parayan and worship of Lord very solemnly. Dattatreya Jayanti (Dec 5, 2006) On holy of Dattatreya Jayanti, a grand Pooja, Archana and Yajana was performed at Sri Dattatreya Temple of the ashram. Devotees had their prasad in open air and enjoyed the grace of Lord’s Prasad as Van-Bhojan. Lord Dattatreya – He was a supreme yogi. Like Dakshinamurti, He was the Adi-Guru, the primal world teacher. The name or word ‘Dattatreya’ is constituted of two terms, ‘Datta’ and ‘Atreya’. In Sanskrit, ‘Datta’ means one who is bestowed as a gift, and ‘Atreya’ is derived from the name of a great sage called Atri. The son of Atri is Atreya. A descendent of Atri also is Atreya. One, who is bestowed as a divine child on the great sage Atri, by the Gods Brahma, Vishnu and Siva themselves, is Dattatreya. Tradition holds that he was the divine child of sage Atri born to his famous consort Anasuya, the great queen of chastity, Anasuya Devi. Lord Ayyapa Festival (Dec 2 & Dec 3, 2006) Ashram enjoyed a two days long Lord Ayyapa’s festivity by Sri Astika Samajam at holy Sri Ashta Laxmi Bhawan. Hundreds of devotees of South Indian Samajam performed a very grand ceremonial worship with deep devotion. Swami Yagnavalkyanandaji’s Birthday (Dec18, 2006) On Dec18, 2006 (actual birth date) ashram celebrated Rev. Pujya Bapuji, Dr. Swami Yagnavalkyanandaji Maharaj’s centenary celebration with Paduka Poojan, Bhajan, Sankirtan, Satsang and feeding to the poor. Number of newspaper editors from Rajkot, Ahmedabad and Mumbai carried out articles about Rev. Bapuji. 12 th Yoga Teachers Training Course – YTTC (Dec 20, 2006- Jan 10, 2007) Evening of Dec 20, 2006 a special introductory and inaugural session was organized at Ashram for Yoga Teacher Training Course. The faculty members of YTTC are Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj, Dr. Varsha Dave M.D.(Gynaaecology), Dr. Mayur Patel M.D. (Diabetologist), Dr. Ina Patel M.D. (Pathologist), Dr. Swetang Pancholi M.D.(Cardiologist), Dr. Snehal Amin M.B.B.S, Sri Suresh Patel (Management Expert), Smt. Rupa Majmudar (Reiki Grand Master and Philosopher), Ms. Sangeeta Thawani (Yoga Teacher). Students from east and west enrolled in this course. On Dec 31st Shankprakshalan Kriya (cleansing of bowels) has been scheduled. Over seventy five students have signed up for this process. Other News Upon an invitation of Ministry of Labour, ashram’s senior yoga teacher Ms. Sangeeta Thawani, addressed a group of senior government officers at Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute. They complemented Ms. Sangeeta and the services in the field of Yoga teaching by Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad. Ganga Pujan (Dec16, 2006) – On Ekadashi devotees participated in holy Sri Ganga Poojan at Sri Ashta Laxmi Bhavan. Addition of one more morning Yogasana class from Dec 1st (6.00am to 7.00am) by Yogi Anant Chawda and his sister Ms. Ambika Chawda at the ashram. This is to accommodate a group who find 5:30 am class too early and/or 7:00 am class too late. Therefore, with this now Ashram is catering altogether eight yoga classes’ everyday (excluding Sunday). On Dec17, 2006 forenoon, Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji was invited to preside over award ceremony organized by M/S. J.C. Jamanadas (Publisher of modern magazine for class 10th and 12th) at the famous Sri Dinesh Hall, Ahmedabad. In the afternoon Rev. Swamiji was invited as a Chief Guest to address Lioness Club’s zonal conference at Sri Bhaikaka Bhawan, Ahmedabad. In the evening Swamiji attended zonal conference of Lions Club at Lion Hall, Baroda. He addressed the crowd on the subject of ‘Key to Happiness’. On Dec 23, 2006 was annual gathering of the group “Ahimsa Sangh “ promoting non-violence at Indian Medical Association, Ahmedabad, Swamiji attended the function and in his speech elaborated the true meaning of non –violence.. He further added that it should not be limited to hurting some one physically but it should be reflected in all our thoughts, words & deeds. Let us be positive thinkers, live and lead a life of honesty, truth and non violence. Shri Arunbhai Oza, president of “Ahimsa Sangh” organized the function. On Dec 24, 2006 Platinum Jubilee of Sri Kotiyar Education Group was celebrated under the patronage of Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj. Swami Sri highlighted the values of higher education and the need of working hard in that very direction especially on how the world is standing on the threshold of science and technology. The need of Knowledge of Aeronautical and Atomic science is a must and sine qua non. Unfortunately, the rat race brings most of the youths to go for IT qualification. It is good but not sufficient. One should shun the easy going in life and work hard for value and technology, which is the need of the hour. On Dec 31, 2006 an elocution contest has been organized on the subject of dipping sex ratio amongst the children and the increasing number of female feticides. The problem of unequal sex ratio has been prevalent in India since long time. Inspite of education and wealth the gap between the male and the female children has widened. Students from different colleges of Ahmedabad city will be participating and exchanging their thoughts on the pressing problem of the society. A special satsang, prayers and mediation has been organized on New Years Eve, Dec
News & Activity Report for the Month of September 2006
Publications Newsletters Gita Jayanti (Dec1, 2006) December 1st was the holy Sri Gita Jayanti. It was on this day that Sanjaya narrated to King Dhritarashtra the dialogue between Sri Krishna and Arjuna, and thus made the glorious teachings of the Lord available to us, and to people of the world, for all time. The message of the Bhagavad-Gita was given by the Lord Himself on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. The Gita shows a way to rise above the world of duality and the pairs of opposites, and to acquire eternal bliss and immortality. It is a gospel of action. It teaches the rigid performance of one’s duty in society, and a life of active struggle, keeping the inner being untouched by outer surroundings, and renouncing the fruits of actions as offerings unto the Lord. The Gita is a source of power and wisdom. Gita Jayanti was celebrated in the ashram with Gita Parayan and worship of Lord very solemnly. Dattatreya Jayanti (Dec 5, 2006) On holy of Dattatreya Jayanti, a grand Pooja, Archana and Yajana was performed at Sri Dattatreya Temple of the ashram. Devotees had their prasad in open air and enjoyed the grace of Lord’s Prasad as Van-Bhojan. Lord Dattatreya – He was a supreme yogi. Like Dakshinamurti, He was the Adi-Guru, the primal world teacher. The name or word ‘Dattatreya’ is constituted of two terms, ‘Datta’ and ‘Atreya’. In Sanskrit, ‘Datta’ means one who is bestowed as a gift, and ‘Atreya’ is derived from the name of a great sage called Atri. The son of Atri is Atreya. A descendent of Atri also is Atreya. One, who is bestowed as a divine child on the great sage Atri, by the Gods Brahma, Vishnu and Siva themselves, is Dattatreya. Tradition holds that he was the divine child of sage Atri born to his famous consort Anasuya, the great queen of chastity, Anasuya Devi. Lord Ayyapa Festival (Dec 2 & Dec 3, 2006) Ashram enjoyed a two days long Lord Ayyapa’s festivity by Sri Astika Samajam at holy Sri Ashta Laxmi Bhawan. Hundreds of devotees of South Indian Samajam performed a very grand ceremonial worship with deep devotion. Swami Yagnavalkyanandaji’s Birthday (Dec18, 2006) On Dec18, 2006 (actual birth date) ashram celebrated Rev. Pujya Bapuji, Dr. Swami Yagnavalkyanandaji Maharaj’s centenary celebration with Paduka Poojan, Bhajan, Sankirtan, Satsang and feeding to the poor. Number of newspaper editors from Rajkot, Ahmedabad and Mumbai carried out articles about Rev. Bapuji. 12 th Yoga Teachers Training Course – YTTC (Dec 20, 2006- Jan 10, 2007) Evening of Dec 20, 2006 a special introductory and inaugural session was organized at Ashram for Yoga Teacher Training Course. The faculty members of YTTC are Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj, Dr. Varsha Dave M.D.(Gynaaecology), Dr. Mayur Patel M.D. (Diabetologist), Dr. Ina Patel M.D. (Pathologist), Dr. Swetang Pancholi M.D.(Cardiologist), Dr. Snehal Amin M.B.B.S, Sri Suresh Patel (Management Expert), Smt. Rupa Majmudar (Reiki Grand Master and Philosopher), Ms. Sangeeta Thawani (Yoga Teacher). Students from east and west enrolled in this course. On Dec 31st Shankprakshalan Kriya (cleansing of bowels) has been scheduled. Over seventy five students have signed up for this process. Other News Upon an invitation of Ministry of Labour, ashram’s senior yoga teacher Ms. Sangeeta Thawani, addressed a group of senior government officers at Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute. They complemented Ms. Sangeeta and the services in the field of Yoga teaching by Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad. Ganga Pujan (Dec16, 2006) – On Ekadashi devotees participated in holy Sri Ganga Poojan at Sri Ashta Laxmi Bhavan. Addition of one more morning Yogasana class from Dec 1st (6.00am to 7.00am) by Yogi Anant Chawda and his sister Ms. Ambika Chawda at the ashram. This is to accommodate a group who find 5:30 am class too early and/or 7:00 am class too late. Therefore, with this now Ashram is catering altogether eight yoga classes’ everyday (excluding Sunday). On Dec17, 2006 forenoon, Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji was invited to preside over award ceremony organized by M/S. J.C. Jamanadas (Publisher of modern magazine for class 10th and 12th) at the famous Sri Dinesh Hall, Ahmedabad. In the afternoon Rev. Swamiji was invited as a Chief Guest to address Lioness Club’s zonal conference at Sri Bhaikaka Bhawan, Ahmedabad. In the evening Swamiji attended zonal conference of Lions Club at Lion Hall, Baroda. He addressed the crowd on the subject of ‘Key to Happiness’. On Dec 23, 2006 was annual gathering of the group “Ahimsa Sangh “ promoting non-violence at Indian Medical Association, Ahmedabad, Swamiji attended the function and in his speech elaborated the true meaning of non –violence.. He further added that it should not be limited to hurting some one physically but it should be reflected in all our thoughts, words & deeds. Let us be positive thinkers, live and lead a life of honesty, truth and non violence. Shri Arunbhai Oza, president of “Ahimsa Sangh” organized the function. On Dec 24, 2006 Platinum Jubilee of Sri Kotiyar Education Group was celebrated under the patronage of Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj. Swami Sri highlighted the values of higher education and the need of working hard in that very direction especially on how the world is standing on the threshold of science and technology. The need of Knowledge of Aeronautical and Atomic science is a must and sine qua non. Unfortunately, the rat race brings most of the youths to go for IT qualification. It is good but not sufficient. One should shun the easy going in life and work hard for value and technology, which is the need of the hour. On Dec 31, 2006 an elocution contest has been organized on the subject of dipping sex ratio amongst the children and the increasing number of female feticides. The problem of unequal sex ratio has been prevalent in India since long time. Inspite of education and wealth the gap between the male and the female children has widened. Students from different colleges of Ahmedabad city will be participating and exchanging their thoughts on the pressing problem of the society. A special satsang, prayers and mediation has been organized on New Years Eve, Dec
News & Activity Report for the Month of October 2006
Publications Newsletters Gita Jayanti (Dec1, 2006) December 1st was the holy Sri Gita Jayanti. It was on this day that Sanjaya narrated to King Dhritarashtra the dialogue between Sri Krishna and Arjuna, and thus made the glorious teachings of the Lord available to us, and to people of the world, for all time. The message of the Bhagavad-Gita was given by the Lord Himself on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. The Gita shows a way to rise above the world of duality and the pairs of opposites, and to acquire eternal bliss and immortality. It is a gospel of action. It teaches the rigid performance of one’s duty in society, and a life of active struggle, keeping the inner being untouched by outer surroundings, and renouncing the fruits of actions as offerings unto the Lord. The Gita is a source of power and wisdom. Gita Jayanti was celebrated in the ashram with Gita Parayan and worship of Lord very solemnly. Dattatreya Jayanti (Dec 5, 2006) On holy of Dattatreya Jayanti, a grand Pooja, Archana and Yajana was performed at Sri Dattatreya Temple of the ashram. Devotees had their prasad in open air and enjoyed the grace of Lord’s Prasad as Van-Bhojan. Lord Dattatreya – He was a supreme yogi. Like Dakshinamurti, He was the Adi-Guru, the primal world teacher. The name or word ‘Dattatreya’ is constituted of two terms, ‘Datta’ and ‘Atreya’. In Sanskrit, ‘Datta’ means one who is bestowed as a gift, and ‘Atreya’ is derived from the name of a great sage called Atri. The son of Atri is Atreya. A descendent of Atri also is Atreya. One, who is bestowed as a divine child on the great sage Atri, by the Gods Brahma, Vishnu and Siva themselves, is Dattatreya. Tradition holds that he was the divine child of sage Atri born to his famous consort Anasuya, the great queen of chastity, Anasuya Devi. Lord Ayyapa Festival (Dec 2 & Dec 3, 2006) Ashram enjoyed a two days long Lord Ayyapa’s festivity by Sri Astika Samajam at holy Sri Ashta Laxmi Bhawan. Hundreds of devotees of South Indian Samajam performed a very grand ceremonial worship with deep devotion. Swami Yagnavalkyanandaji’s Birthday (Dec18, 2006) On Dec18, 2006 (actual birth date) ashram celebrated Rev. Pujya Bapuji, Dr. Swami Yagnavalkyanandaji Maharaj’s centenary celebration with Paduka Poojan, Bhajan, Sankirtan, Satsang and feeding to the poor. Number of newspaper editors from Rajkot, Ahmedabad and Mumbai carried out articles about Rev. Bapuji. 12 th Yoga Teachers Training Course – YTTC (Dec 20, 2006- Jan 10, 2007) Evening of Dec 20, 2006 a special introductory and inaugural session was organized at Ashram for Yoga Teacher Training Course. The faculty members of YTTC are Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj, Dr. Varsha Dave M.D.(Gynaaecology), Dr. Mayur Patel M.D. (Diabetologist), Dr. Ina Patel M.D. (Pathologist), Dr. Swetang Pancholi M.D.(Cardiologist), Dr. Snehal Amin M.B.B.S, Sri Suresh Patel (Management Expert), Smt. Rupa Majmudar (Reiki Grand Master and Philosopher), Ms. Sangeeta Thawani (Yoga Teacher). Students from east and west enrolled in this course. On Dec 31st Shankprakshalan Kriya (cleansing of bowels) has been scheduled. Over seventy five students have signed up for this process. Other News Upon an invitation of Ministry of Labour, ashram’s senior yoga teacher Ms. Sangeeta Thawani, addressed a group of senior government officers at Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute. They complemented Ms. Sangeeta and the services in the field of Yoga teaching by Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad. Ganga Pujan (Dec16, 2006) – On Ekadashi devotees participated in holy Sri Ganga Poojan at Sri Ashta Laxmi Bhavan. Addition of one more morning Yogasana class from Dec 1st (6.00am to 7.00am) by Yogi Anant Chawda and his sister Ms. Ambika Chawda at the ashram. This is to accommodate a group who find 5:30 am class too early and/or 7:00 am class too late. Therefore, with this now Ashram is catering altogether eight yoga classes’ everyday (excluding Sunday). On Dec17, 2006 forenoon, Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji was invited to preside over award ceremony organized by M/S. J.C. Jamanadas (Publisher of modern magazine for class 10th and 12th) at the famous Sri Dinesh Hall, Ahmedabad. In the afternoon Rev. Swamiji was invited as a Chief Guest to address Lioness Club’s zonal conference at Sri Bhaikaka Bhawan, Ahmedabad. In the evening Swamiji attended zonal conference of Lions Club at Lion Hall, Baroda. He addressed the crowd on the subject of ‘Key to Happiness’. On Dec 23, 2006 was annual gathering of the group “Ahimsa Sangh “ promoting non-violence at Indian Medical Association, Ahmedabad, Swamiji attended the function and in his speech elaborated the true meaning of non –violence.. He further added that it should not be limited to hurting some one physically but it should be reflected in all our thoughts, words & deeds. Let us be positive thinkers, live and lead a life of honesty, truth and non violence. Shri Arunbhai Oza, president of “Ahimsa Sangh” organized the function. On Dec 24, 2006 Platinum Jubilee of Sri Kotiyar Education Group was celebrated under the patronage of Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj. Swami Sri highlighted the values of higher education and the need of working hard in that very direction especially on how the world is standing on the threshold of science and technology. The need of Knowledge of Aeronautical and Atomic science is a must and sine qua non. Unfortunately, the rat race brings most of the youths to go for IT qualification. It is good but not sufficient. One should shun the easy going in life and work hard for value and technology, which is the need of the hour. On Dec 31, 2006 an elocution contest has been organized on the subject of dipping sex ratio amongst the children and the increasing number of female feticides. The problem of unequal sex ratio has been prevalent in India since long time. Inspite of education and wealth the gap between the male and the female children has widened. Students from different colleges of Ahmedabad city will be participating and exchanging their thoughts on the pressing problem of the society. A special satsang, prayers and mediation has been organized on New Years Eve, Dec