In Bhagawad Gita Lord Sri Krishna has described the characteristics of "Sthitha
Prajna", but it is rare to see & meet the one! How blessed are we to have
satsang & darshan of GuruMaharaj Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj, the most beloved
disciple of Gurudev Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj! How fortunate are we to be born
in the same era! Glories to Gurumaharaj!
The New Year 2016 began in a spirit of joy and enthusiasm with continued
Chidananda Birth Centenary Celebrations (Sept 24, 2015 - Sept 24, 2016) at
Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad. The planned programs, satsangs, construction of
Chidananda Yoga Bhavan, Jnan Yajana - "Bhasya parayana of Prasthan Treye ",
Yoga & Meditation camps, YTTC, distribution of Sivananda & Chidananda
literature - a book release "Prakash Punj" (Guajarati
translation by Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji of "Light Fountain" by Sri Swami
Chidananda), "Chidananda Smruti Pravachan"
series at various Divya Jivan branches in India and USA, Canada & UK during
Centenary Tour 2015 of Pujya Swami Adhyatmananadaji Maharaj, Chidananda Yoga
DVD (a new release), Youth programs, Seva projects, Srimad Bhagawat Katha by
Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj on Vyasasan are going on and more will
continue .........
But, let us imbibe virtues and teachings from the Life Divine of GuruMaharaj
and that is the Celebration of Chidananda Birth Centenary, in a "True
Sense" !
On January 1 2016 satsang & prayer session was
held here at sacred ashram of Gurudev Swami Sivananda, prayers for the peace and
harmony of the world at large. Peace in the East & West, Peace in the North &
South. Peace abides amongst the individuals as well as Nations.
"Jeevan Yoga" series by Sri Swami Adhyatmanandji Maharaj (commenced from January 8, 2016) :
"Yoga way of Life brings Happiness of sound mind in sound body. Yogic living implies discriminative living. Yoga is equanimity, equipoise or equilibrium. It is skill in the performance of actions. Yoga is disconnection from union with pain and freedom from attachment and desires it is turning away of the senses from the objective universe and concentrating of the mind within."- Swami Adhyatmananda
Learn "Jeevan Yoga" (Yoga way of Life) from Sri Swamiji Maharaj through Television series by TV Doordarshan Girnar of Govt. of India. Do not miss opportunity to learn Yoga from a Master. It is on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 7.00 am - 7.30 am (Indian time). It will be containing in 52 episodes.
Brahmotsav of Ram Hanuman Temple (Jan 26, 2016) Maruti Yajana" was performed to mark Brahmotsav of Holy Sri Ram Hanuman Temple and Mahaprasad was served to all the devotees. Also Sri Sunderkand Parayan by Sri Ajay Yajnikji of Delhi was organized on this occasion in the evening and a great number of devotees joined the holy satsang. Every body enjoyed his melodious singing in praise of Lord Sri Rama.
Youth Programs (Jan 30, 2016): As a part of Sri
Swami Chidananda Centenary Celebration number of competitions were organized for
youth at the Ashram. Elocution competition, Painting competition and "kabaddi"
a team game were planned. About four hundred youth participated the first
level competitions. This will be followed by level II in February 2016. Sri A.
J. Shah, commissioner of higher education and chairman of higher Secondary
education Board inaugurated the function. Credit goes to Sri Arunbhai Oza, Dr. Prof. Chirag Pandya
& Sri Harshadbhai Trvedi to organize, coordinate & conduct the entire
event in the spirit of Karma Yoga for the benefits of Youth.
Yoga Through ( SIVA) Sivananda institutes of Yoga-Vedanta Academy : Ashram regular Yoga classes in seven batches for beginners and advanced yoga students carried out this month, as usual. A team of dedicated yoga teachers conduct and coordinate all the classes.
As always, on third of the month wheat and grain were distributed to poor and needy families through “Vishwanath Seva Kendra”.
Many devotees participated in regular religious worships at the Ashram namely Guru Paduka Pooja on Thursday, a special evening worship at Sri Ashtalaksmi Bhavan on Friday, Sri Sunderkand Path on Saturday, a special Satsang on Sunday and daily night satsangs. Also Sri Lalita Sahasranam at Sri Ashtalakshmi Bhavan and Sri Satyanarayan pooja on full Moon day were performed.
Satsang
& Pograms of H.H. Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj during the Month of January 2016
Mehsana (January 3, 2016) : Annual gathering of Sri "Dasnam Goswami" community was organized at Mehsana. Revered Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj was invited to preside over the function. Number of Saints, Mayor of Mehsana Municipal Corporation, other dignitaries of Government of Gujarat and many leading citizens from Mehsana district graced the occasion.
Pujya Swamiji shared HIS thoughts on virtuous living as a householder to achieve the Goal of Life - God Realization. Sri Swamiji cited the example of Saint Tulsidasji, Sri Vallabhacharyaji, who were Grihstha Swami (called Goswami), they reached to the Supreme state. He stressed to perform the duties well with remembering Hari Nama. HE stressed to nurture the Children (boy & girl equally), give them love and care that they need and take care of your older parents.
Godhara (January 10, 2016) ; Regional conference of Lions Club, Godhara was
presided by Rev. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj. Lion Governor of the local
club graced the occasion. Swamiji's speech was well appreciated. He praised the
ideal of service to mankind and encouraged them to continue good works for the
poor & needy.
Bharuch (January 12, 2016) : Pujya Swamiji attended prayer meeting held on
passing away of Sri Mahendrabhai Shroff, who was past president of Divine Life
Society, Bharuch branch. He was 83 years old. He was committed to the Mission of
Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. He was instrumental in starting Sivananda
prayer hall, general hospital, eye bank and more and all these institutes are
doing great services to people in that area.
Tour to Rojento, Rampur Kampo, Khedbrahma & Ambaji (Jan 14, 2016): On January
14, Uttarayana, the day of Sun entering in its northern region, Revered
Swamiji and group of devotees made a tour to Rojento, Rampur Kampo, Khedbrahma
and Ambaji. In a large public meeting at Rampur Kampo, Pujya Swamiji emphasized
living virtuous life and said that virtues are to be cultivated in the life that
automatically nurture spirituality.
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Maninagar, Ahmedabad ( January 15, 2016): Nature Cure Science institute
organized three days long conference. Rev. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj as
well Sri Mahant Swami of Sri Swami Narayan Gadi Samsthan, Maninagar
inugurated the function. In his sharing Sri Swami Maharaj said gave tips to
healthy living. Sleep early, get up early before sun rise, eat satvic
food, do regular exercise and live simple virtuous life are the tips to hally
and healthy life.
Vadodara(January 17, 2016): At Vadodara Swamiji had home satsang at Dr.
M. G. Merchant and Sri Balkrishna Pandyaji's home. Swamiji attended family
function at Sri Kishorbhai Swadia ji.
Indore, Ujjain (MP) (January 18, 2016 - Jan 23, 2016) Sri Suresh Bhatiaji, an
ardent devotee of Sivananda invited Sri Swami Maharaj to social & sanskrutik
function. Sri Swamiji went to holy Jyotirling temple of Lord Shiva the Maha
Kaleshwar Mahadev and offered worship. Also, went for darshan of Sri Harsiddhi
Mataji.
Roon, Vaso-Heranj (January 24, 2016): Centenary celebration of Sri
Gordhanbhai S. Patel was celebrated at Sri Viswa Jyot Vidyalaya Roon (Vaso). Sri
Swamiji was invited to preside over as main guest at the function. H. H. Sri
Swami Asanganandaji Maharaj of Jnan sadan Ashram, Heranj, Mr. Devang Chauhan (M.P)
as well Sri Arun Oza (Trustee, Sivananda Ashram) graced the occasion.
Mount Abu ( Jan 29, 2016 -Jan 30, 2016) Honoring invitation of Sri
Prajapati Brahma Kumari Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya, H. Q. Mount Abu. Sri Swami
Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj graced the function organized in honor of Revered
RajYogini Dadi Janki ji. Many saints & Mahatmas graced the function from all
over India.
On Jan 31, 2016 Revered Sri Swami Maharaj inaugurated "jyotirmay
institute of learnng & Science". It is affiliated Institute of education with
Hindu University of Orlando, FL (USA). Function was organized at Sri Swami
Chidananda Meditation -Yoga centre of Sivananda Ashram, Ahmadabad.
Om Shanti!
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