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 <<
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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."
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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.
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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!<<
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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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