News Report for the Month of  June 2011

Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad

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 Month began with remembering holy Sanyas day, June 1st of  Most worshipful and revered H. H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. A special satsang was held to mark this momentous day of Gurudev's life.  

SEVA Projects -  Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad  is very active in providing the services to the  poor and the sick in the society.  "Manav Seva,  Madhav Seva" has been the guiding principle for whoever has been associated and working at the ashram. The Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj used to take the great pleasure in serving one and all and the tradition continues.

 

"Project READ" (Rural Educational Aid Distribution):

 

Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad has taken up the Project READ for underprivileged & needy children of Rural area of Gujarat. It is an extensive program running in its fourth year that focuses on providing educational aid to the underserved Children in the form of distributing Slates, Black boards, chalk, Chalk Eraser pads to junior grade students ( of 1st through 4th grade) and notebooks of 150 & 200 pages to higher grade students ( of 5th through 12th grade). Last year about 75,000 notebooks, 4500 Slates & 300 Blackboards were distributed free.

 

This year about one lakh notebooks has been distributed free through various centers of Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sang of Gujarat. Sri Arunbhai Oza & Sri Sanjaybhai Patel are doing wonderful work in coordinating, distributing and funding for this project. Also, many thanks to the selfless workers at various centers who go to schools and make it possible to reach to the needy children. They have been working silently and succeeded to make a difference in the lives of many tribal area children. Such students among them, who passed their degree course in Medical science, Engineering and other fields were recognized and awarded a special appreciation prize by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj at a grand function held on June 12, 2011. Sri Swamiji congratulated entire student community and their parents for their sincere efforts in the direction of reformation of the community. Sri Arun Oza, Sri Sanjay Patel, Mr. Vanzara, Ms. Kavita and other dignitaries were present at this function.

 

"Project Manav Seva":

 

Project Manav Seva is an extensive program  that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. Project Manav Seva has been carried out by the Bhagwan Shri Vishwanath Mahadev Seva Kendra, Sivanand Ashram, Ahmedabad for the last fifteen years years and continues to grow by leaps and bounds in the advancement of current programs which address the alleviation of human suffering. The ultimate goal of this program is to further spiritual growth for both those served and those providing service while simultaneously making a difference in people’s lives. 

 

Followings are some of the areas in which the ashram has been working to make the difference in people's life.

	Free nutrition programs, including provisions for food for the hungry 3rd of each month and  Monthly distributing grains to the needy families
	Ongoing free health clinics providing comprehensive health check-ups and treatments through Homeopathic and Naturopathy Clinics.    Individualized rehabilitation programs.
	Reiky Teaching - The Usui System of Natural Healing is a Holistic Method of treatment.
	.Yoga and meditation camps
	Corrective surgeries for those afflicted with cataracts, strokes, through our medical team's help. Women's sawing classes periodically  being arranged
	Nurturing of spiritual enlightenment through periodicals and book publications
	Efforts to alleviate human suffering in the event of natural calamities
	Develop structures to facilitate all of the above services

The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinted devotion and generous financial assistance provided by selfless devotees of the Lord.

Jnana Yajna ( June 12, 2011 -June 19, 2011) Pujya Swami Anaghanandaji Mataji from Chinmaya Mission (New Mumbai, Pawai) graced the Sivananda Ashram with her holy presence. During her stay for fortnight she conducted Jnana Yajna, sharing her thoughts on the text of Bhagvan Sri Ramana Maharshi, “UPADESH SAR”. She was accompanied by Bamhacharini Babita Mataji also. This Yajna was attended by large number of devotees.

On June 1, 2011, Wednesday 744th Yoga & meditation camp was concluded.  On June 15, 2011 there was a special Satsang and night long Japa Yajna for Lunar eclipse. Regular activities at the Ashram, weekly satsang, Grain distributions etc went as usual.

Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandajis Satsang programs during the month of June 2011

Ahmedabad

• On June 3, 2011 Central Bank of India at Ahmedabad celebrated their centenary celebration. It was 56th anniversary of local branch of Central Bank of India and it was 85th birth anniversary of Mr. Tarkeshwar Chakrabarty, a great union leader of the Central Bank. Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji was invited to preside over the function. A voluntary blood drive was organized and 206 donors donated the blood. Sri Swamiji said “of course now everything has been done by computer, yet the operation of the machine is done by man. Man behind the machine must keep his human values up to the mark. Because it is only human values and attitudes in public relation and administration which keeps banks business grow. So, keep on rolling your ball by keeping yourself more prompt, perfect, alert, sharp and courteous. Your kind and soft spoken attitude will pay you. You will flourish and shine”. Sri Swamiji prayed for very bright and prominent future for the bank.

•  On June 4 & June 5, 2011  Ladies club of Ahmedabad Medical Association celebrated their annual function “Ladycon”. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj lit the lamp, Dr. Nirmala Wadhwani president of AMA Lady wing, Dr. Darbar, President AMA and secretary Dr. Mehul and Mr. Kaushik Patel former minister for urban development, Gov’t of Gujarat and more were present.  Sri Swamiji spoke on the subject of  Common heath related problems & simple solution through Yoga. As always, Swamiji put emphasis on regular practice of Yogasana, Pranayam, Meditation, daily prayer and life in moderation for happy, healthy and peaceful living.

•  On June 6, 2011 Hindi Sahitya Parishad, Ahmedabad celebrated its silver jubilee at the central auditorium of H. L College Ahmedabad. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj was a guest of honour. Sri Swamiji said Thanks to Respected Dr. Ambashankar Nagar for his commitment and dedication towards the Hindi literature as well Hindi for Hindi speaking community. Sri Nagar has come from Rajasthan but after settling in Gujarat he kept the lamp of Hindi language (literature) burning in Gujarat by his zeal, keen ship, and devotion towards the language. Second half of the program was Mira dance ballet by Dr. Gopi Rao Mehta, Mumbai.

• Gujarat Red Cross celebrated 50 years of Gujarat’s glory in blood donation. Highlighting the outstanding achievements of Ahmedabad and Gujarat in spearheading India’s Blood Donation movement and presentation of “Sherdil Hujarat” awards, for sterling contributions in pioneering Blood Donation bestowing pride and recognition to Gujarat! H. E. Dr. Smt Kamalaji, Governor of Gujarat presided and honorable Sri Narendra Modi, Chief Minister of Gujarat was the guest of honour on the occasion. A large number of Blood Donors from all over Gujarat were gathered at Tagore Hall to its full occupancy filled with spirit of service and generosity! Revered  Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj in his saffron clad saint to receive the honour of centurion blood donor. Also Swamiji was recognized for being instrumental in organizing many Blood drive around Gujarat and also other part of  India. Gujarat can take pride for having one  hundrad and twenty five centurion blood donors to its credit, the highest amongst all Indian states. Centurion Blood Donors in Gujarat are from all sectors of the society, ranging from a retired chief justice of the high court, saint, an ordinary auto rickshaw driver to and physically handicapped worker. The data shows that there were 1,66,701 Blood Donation in Ahmedabad in a year, literally means one donation in every three minutes considering the fact that an average blood donation takes the same time of around three minutes, that comes out to be, no sooner one Amdavadi has donated, the next is in line ready to donate. Hence, Ahmedabad can thus boast of “Akhand Raktadaan” round the clock, all round the year.

Mumbai

• On June 10, 2011 Sri Swamiji visited Mumbai for a day long programme. Swamiji was accompanied by Sri Dharmendra Soni. Swamiji had a meeting with trustees of Sri Prempuri Ashram, Mumbai, as well Trustees of Sri Narayani Seva Sansthan Lonavala, after having darshan to nearby Sri Swami Narayan Temple (Mahalakshmi), Swamiji had wonderful home Satsang at Sri Hemant Sanghviji’s holy abode. Famous film singer Sri Nitin Mukesh also joined the Satsang and made everyone happy by his melodious devotional singing.

Baroda

•   On June 27, 2011 Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji was invited to a special function organized at Rotary club Baroda.  It was in recognition of a new team of Rotaract inner wheel and Rotary club Baroda. The function was organized in the grand auditorium of Rosary School on June 27, 201.1 Ms. Ayan Merchant, Mrs. Deval Shah, Mr. Haren Patel were named as President Rotaract, Inner wheel Club and Rotary main. 

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