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"Adhyatma Amrutam" Satsang ( Aug 13, 2023)

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Newsletter - September 2023
"Adhyatma Amrutam" Satsang ( Aug 13, 2023)

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OM Namo Bhagawate Sivanandaya!
OM Namo Bhagawate Chidanandaya!
Om Namo Bhagawate Adhyatmanandaya!
OM Namo Narayanaya!
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Glories of Lord Sri Krishna, Divine Incarnation-  On auspicious Janmashtami ( Sept 6, 2023)

"Bhagavan Sri Krishna is the immortal manifestation of God in all His splendor, that man was ever given the fortune to behold. Man! Blessed thou art, that hast visualized with thy fleshly eyes the mighty Dignity of the Supreme Sovereign of the Universe! Thou art purified; thy birthright is to realize Him; thy fortune is a part of His Greatness! Sri Krishna may be called the "Collective Man", who represented all beings hungering and thirsting to gain the Highest Freedom and who voiced forth their deepest aspirations in the loudest possible tone. He came to release man from the thraldom of vice and correct his vision so that he could walk along the ever-illumined path to perfection. Sri Krishna is the articulation of the pure longings that are buried in the hearts of people. Sri Krishna is not merely a historical man who came and went, like others, but the Eternal Purusha who dwells even now and shall live in the everlasting future, in the core of all manifestation. It is the Symbol of the Absolute descended into relativity that we call Krishna, the ever-beloved protector of all that breathe and air."
 
 "So Sri Krishna is called an Avatara, a descent of God in the world, of the Whole in the parts, of the Absolute in the relative. An Avatara is different from a Rishi or a Jivanmukta who represents an ascent of man to God, whereas the Avatara is a descent of God to man, consciously and deliberately. Sri Krishna lived the universal life, laughed a universal laughter, and walked on earth as the moving Spirit of the universe. To worship Him is to be in the Presence of God; to know Him is to realize the Self."- Swami Sivananda  << More>>    

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Adoration & Prostrations Holy Master Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj on HIS Birth Anniversary  (Sept 8, 2023) 

"Gurudev’s life after Self-realisation, after becoming an enlightened sage and shining as a great light of the Himalayas, was a saga of selfless service—service of the poor, service of the suffering, service of the sick, service of the distressed, service of spiritual aspirants and seekers, service of all humanity, service of the whole world. In diverse, numerous ways, his entire life was one great, continuous stream of selfless service. He had even forgotten how to think of himself; he could only think of others. He lived thinking of others: "In what way can I be of benefit, in what way can I serve?" That was Gurudev Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj till the very last days."

"Gurudev declared in one of his eighteen handwritten autobiographical epistles: "I live to serve, to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, to raise the fallen, to console the distressed. This is my mission in life." And anyone who has known him, anyone who has lived with him, anyone who has seen him instantly recognised: "Here is a totally selfless, dedicated human being." He fulfilled to the very letter the scriptural description of this type of realised soul, who having attained illumination, having done everything that has to be done, having no desires because all their desires have been fulfilled through God-realisation, are seen to be, in the words of the Gita, "intent on the welfare of all creatures." << More>>

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Salutation and Prostrations to Gurumaharaj on HIS Birth Anniversary (Sept 24, 2023)
Chidananda Darshan - through Life incidence of Guru Maharaj

Kodanda Rama:  After the holy occasion of Sridhara's sacred thread ceremony, when all were returning from Tirupati Sridhar (Poorvashram name of Swamiji) felt drawn by a beautiful idol of Sri Rama in one of the shops and beseeched his parents to buy the image for him. The parents were happy to hear the request and bought for him the wooden idol of Sridhar Sri Kodanda Rama.

Thereafter Sri Kodanda Rama was to occupy a central place in the children's life in the house. The idol was installed by the side of the family deity and offered ceremonial worship on all important occasions. Sridhara was now found to be very meticulous in observing spiritual discipline and rituals of worship. Daily he used to sit down at the feet of Sri Kodanda Rama, in the company of his aunts, brother and sisters and offer his prayerful worship. A miraculous thing came to be observed at the time of Sridhara's worship. When he used to offer flowers to the Lord, apply fragrant sandal and vermillion to His forehead and light the lamp before Him, the idol seemed to shine with an extraordinary effulgent halo and a celestial smile used to wreathe the divine countenance. The young devotees could see this almost everyday and they were thrilled with joy at this manifestation of divine grace.

The image is still being worshipped at the residence of Srimati Malati Bai Govind Rao at Jagir House, 213, Raja Street, Coimbatore. Malati Bai Mataji is herself convinced that the idol has an undoubted potency and mitigates the misfortunes of her family whenever they seek His protection.

"How Rama came into his life is an instructive lesson to every seeker. To him in his childhood He came as the idol Kodanda Rama, whom he worshiped and in whom he had his whole being. At a later stage, He came to him in the shape of the unfortunate lepers. Then a time came when the Lord appeared before him in the form of the inspired words of Ramdas. Next, the life of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa rose before him as a beckoning ideal. Saints and mystics blessed him. At last, the Lord gave him Darshan in the form of his Sadguru. Sivananda entered into his very being. He was filled with devotion to Guru. Sivananda dwelt in him and he dwelt in Sivananda "

The story of Swami Chidananda has been a story of total divinization of the human personality. It is a story of silent service and complete self-effacement. On the basis of the profound authority of his personal experience and direct realization, therefore, this peerless saint of the Himalayas could proclaim to the world of seekers: "Yoga is not only in Nirvikalpa Samadhi. It is in every moment. .............."The Holy Stream - Biography of Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj by Sarat Chandra Behera

Salutations & Prostration to Our beloved Gurumaharaj Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj on Birth Anniversary of HIS Holiness ( Sept 24, 2023)

Remembering Life Divine of HIS Holiness

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Learning of  "Jeevan Yog" from a Yoga Acharya Sri Swami Adhyatmananda
Through TV episodes of "Jeevan Yoga" Series by Doordarshan Girnar

oordarshan TV Girnar has done wonderful Seva to Mankind by telecasting of " Jeevan Yoga Series" containing 104 episodes by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj. It is a boon to all more so now, when HE is not in the physical Presence. Pujya Swamiji has step by step covered a new dimension of Yoga learning, not just the Yoga postures but a key to integrate all aspects of life physical, intellectual and spiritual through Yogic living to maintain sound body and peaceful mind that enables sincere students to go deeper and subtler aspect of their being there by live and lead harmonious, purposeful and Divine Life. It is a complete guide to Yogic living filled with systemic, scientific and yet simple & useful yoga teachings for the beginners as well as for the advanced Yoga students. Swamiji has talked about holistic approach to deal with most common medical problems, useful Yoga postures pertaining to individual diseases, benefits of various kinds of Pranayam, Yoga Nidra, Meditation and more....the presentation is in Gujarati but, all will gather the essence of the teaching.
 
Surya Namaskara or Sun Salutation ("salute to the sun"), is a common sequence of Hatha Yoga asanas. Its origins lie in a worship of Surya, the Hindu Solar deity. This sequence of movements and poses can be practised on varying levels of awareness, ranging from that of physical exercise in various styles, to a complete sadhana, which incorporates asana, pranayama, mantra and chakra meditation............. The physical base of the practice links together twelve asanas in a dynamically performed series. These asanas are ordered so that they alternately stretch the spine backwards and forwards. When performed in the usual way, each asana is moved into with alternate inhalation and exhalation (except for the sixth asana where the breath is held in external suspension). A full round of Surya namaskara is considered to be two sets of the twelve poses with a change in the second set to moving the opposite leg first through the series. <<  Read More>> / Jeevan Yoga Episode 14 ( video clips ).

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Highlighting the News

"Adhyatma Amrutam": How Blissful, How wonderful satsang it was for all! In Loving Memory of  Brahmleen H.H. Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj, a big devotees' group abour two hundred + of Pujya Swamiji organized " Adhyatma Amrutam" Satsang on Aug 13, 2023. Pujya Swamiji Maharaj's subtle presence pervaded the entire atmosphere & felt by all. Since Pujya Swamiji's Mahasamadhi His scared "Paduka Pujan" by devotees is regular at the Ashram and devotees' group meets & organizes Satsang in HIS honor. Devotees of Swamiji  Maharaj all over praise Him & HIS Work. Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad was HIS karmabhumi. In His presence, the  Ashram bloomed into a beautiful Religious-Spiritual and Yoga center.   
"Adhyatma Amrutam" satsang was very special and memorable because all the ardent devotees of Pujya Swamiji Maharaj were gathered here bringing a special charm & fervor to this Satsang.... among them was dear Poonamben who gave motherly care to all who visited the Ashram, Devote couple Smt. Rupaben & Manishbhai, Sri Vijaybhai, a silent Karma Yogi, Jesse who conducts Yoga classes at the Ashram, plus the oldest 90 years old devotee of Swamiji was a delight to have in the crowd, and so many others including Devotees from USA were a part of the group.... Many thanks to Smt. Sunitaben & Sri Shaishavbhai who hosted this satsang in Loving Memory of their beloved Gurudev. They started their spiritual & yoga journey inspired by Pujya Swamiji Maharaj in 2012 & have built a large yoga community in the USA & in Amdawad under the banner of "Happiness YOGA", All Grace & Blessings of Pujya Swamiji Maharaj!..... Satsang began with Diya pragatya & recitation of Ashram's prayers. Dear Rupaben & Manishbhai led the Satsang, narrated Pujya Swamiji's life sojourn, His work, and legacy, and shared inspiring incidences from the life of Pujya Swamiji Maharaj. Rupaben was involved in the Ashram's various activities like conducting Reiki classes, editing the Ashram's "Divya Jivan" monthly journal, Annakoot Mahotasav decoration, arrangements during the Ashram's satsang & more .......  Sri Shaishavbhai & Sunitaben shared their experiences and miracles of Gurudev in their life & had a beautiful movie presentation of Pujya Swamiji Maharaj, Yoga demonstration video of their students, their precious moments with HIM, the Bhajan that they composed expressing their heart sentiments in praise of Pujya Swamiji Maharaj that they offered to HIM on memorable Gurupurnima day ( in 2017) that was heart-touching.........Devotees' group of Pujya Swamiji Maharaj expressed their core feelings soaked in deep love, devotion & gratitude for their Mentor, dear Friend, Philosopher, Guide, Guru, and whatever relationship they were in with Pujya Swamiji Maharaj. They all cherished the sweet memories, their special moments of Satsang & blessings of Beloved Pujya Sri Swami Maharaj  It is heart-melting. ......His Life and each breath were dedicated to spreading the ancient wisdom of Yoga and Vedanta through the simple and practical teachings of Gurudev Sri. Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj and Gurumaharaj Sri. Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj. Wherever He went, He talked about the simple message of Sri. Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, “Serve, Love, Give, Purify, Meditate & Realize” and guidelines of daily Sadhana through Gurudev’s "Twenty Spiritual Instructions". Jai Sivananda! Jai Chidananda! Jai Adhyatmananda!

The Satsang was concluded with Cake cutting, dinner for all, and gifts to all the guests "Jit Jit Dekhu Chabbi Tumahari" (Amrut Mahotsav souvenir of  Pujya Swamiji Maharaj) & a plant sapling, that was very dear to Pujya Swamiji........... It was a treat from Smt. Sunitaben in honor of Sri Shaishavbhai's 50th Birthday celebrations. What a noble thought!<< More>> /  Event Photos

 
 
"A great son (sun) of India Adhyatma-Jyoti Sri Swami Adhyatmananda Saraswati an "adarsh" yati & Saint of holy matrubhoomi Bharatvarsha." these are the words of HIS Master H. H. Sri Swami ChidanandaJi Maharaj.

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Gitamrutam


"I am the Self, O Gudakesha, seated in the hearts of all beings! I am the beginning, the middle and also the end of all beings." (10:20)

 

"And, I am seated in the hearts of all; from Me are memory, knowledge, as well as their absence. I am verily that which has to be known by all the Vedas; I am indeed the author of the Vedanta, and the knower of the Vedas am I." (15:15)



"Having become the fire Vaisvanara, I abide in the body of living beings and, associated with the Prana and Apana, digest the fourfold food" (15:18)


"Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not."  (18:66)

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