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"Start Sadhana Now "-  Swami Sivananda
"Act now. Live now. Know now. Realize now. Be happy now.

Every death is a reminder. Every bell that rings says, "The end is near". Every day robs off from you one part of your precious life. Therefore, you should be very earnest in plunging yourself in constant Sadhana.

Never fall a victim to fruitless regret. Today is the best day. Today is the day of your new birth. Start Sadhana now. With folded palms, bid good-bye to past mistakes and faults. You have learnt your lessons. March forward now with new hope, determination, and vigilance".........

"Waver not. Fear not. Doubt not. Do something substantial in the path of Sadhana instead of wasting your time in idle pursuits and lethargy. You have infinite strength within you. There is a vast reservoir of power within you. Therefore, do not lose heart. Obstacles are stepping stones to success. They will develop your will. Do not allow yourself to be crushed by them. Defects remind you of perfection. Sin reminds you of virtue. Chose the positive path"............ 

Sadhana is spiritual movement consciously systematized. Sadhana is the purpose for which we have come to this place. Abhyasa and Sadhana are synonymous terms. The object of Sadhana is to release life from the limitations with which it is bound. 
Sadhana is a lifelong process. Every day, every hour, every minute, is an onward march. Obstacles are innumerable in this great voyage. But, so long as you hold God as thy guide, there is nothing to worry about. You are sure to reach the other shore." ........- Swami Sivananda << More>>

GURUDEV'S TWENTY SPIRITUAL INSTRUCTIONS

Early Morning Meditation talks from "Ponder These Truths"
 by Sri Swami Chidananda
Nothing succeeds like Success
"......I place before you for your consideration the inner significance and import of this apparently common but very shrewd and correct saying: “Nothing succeeds like success.” It is true, success puts you into a positive state, makes you self-confident. Then the door to success is thrown wide open for you. Therefore, always have this state of positive self-confidence, a robust, determined state of mind, and attain the Goal, not in the distant future, not in another birth, but in this very life, and become supremely blessed!......." - Swami Chidananda << More>>

 
On "Health Topics" from a Book " Yoga & Health " by Swami Adhyatmananda

"Backache"
Principle causes of Backache, Treatment & Precautions .......
Bhujangasana, Baddha-Naukasana, Kati -Utthanasana, Ushtrasana, Bharmari Pranayama & Shavasana are very helpful.
Practice of Shalabhasana at the end of Bhujang­asana and practice of Dhanurasana on completion of Ushtrasana are found very beneficial for the backache. Therefore, without any type of hurry, with perfect quiet attitude & balance state of mind, practise Asanas, Bhramari as well as Omkar Pranayamas. <<More>>

Yoga, A way of Life( DVD's , set of two)

Highlighting the News &  Upcoming Events

Independence Day Celebration with Chief Minister of Gujarat Narendra Modi Ji

"In His Message of Independence day, H. H. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj talked about the National Flag, what it represents?  The saffron stands for Renunciation (Tyaga). It is the renunciation of Ego, Lust, Greed, Anger, Jealousy and other vices in us. The White stands for Peace & Truth. Green stands for prosperity and the wheel stands for justice/righteousness. To achieve Peace, Joy and prosperity eradicate the vices and develop virtues.....The flag symbolizes freedom. Freedom from the vices is a celebration of Independence day in true sense << More>>

Upcoming "Mauna Shibir" at Nareshwar ( Feb 11, 2008- Feb 15, 2008): Come out from your busy life and enjoy being in Silence to reflect and recharge, to find inner peace and beauty of the Soul. Allow cleansing power of nature to awaken your inner SELF! To be in holy presence of H. H. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj will be added Bonus.

"Silence is always the most real part of your being
When you are alone, you are silent.
When you are alone, you are in God,
and you are aware of God in you."- Swami Chidananda

Upcoming "Dhyana Shibir" at Sivananda Ashram, (A'bad), Feb 25, 2008- March 3, 2008. contact the ashram for further details sivananda_ashram@yahoo.com

News & Activity  Report for the Month of January 2008
News in Slide Shaw
Divya Jivan (Gujarati) February 2008
Wisdom Sparks
 
  • Wash the mind with the water of Lord’s Name and clean it of the dirt of hatred, anger and jealousy.
  • God is spirit. God is love. He is the very source of all.
  • God is the remover of all misery and sorrow.
  • Whatever you see is God. Whatever you hear is God.
  • The Lord dwells even in a single leaf, or in a blade of grass or in a drop of water.
  • God sees all that passes in every heart.
  • God reveals Himself to those who are humble, simple and pure.
  • Cultivate peace in the garden of your heart by removing the weeds of lust, hatred, greed and selfishness.
  • Follow the instructions of your master and the teachings of the scriptures to the very letter.
  • Do not fight for rights. Think more of your duty and less about your rights.
  • Worry does great harm to the body and the mind.
  • Resign yourself completely to the will of God.
  • Give up all sorts of fear, cares, worries and anxieties.
  • Pray to the Almighty for help and guidance. Thirst for His grace.

 - Swami Sivananda
 

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Sivananda Yoga (Yoga DVD)

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Divya Jivan (Gujarati)/ "Amrut Putra" (Gujarati)

Atam Mahek (Gujarati) / Fragrance ( English) - Swami Adhyatmananda

Yoga, A Way of Life - Sri Swami Adhyatmananda

 

"Yoga and Health" - a complete book with Question & Answer section by Sri Swami Adhyatmananda  

 

 Books on Yoga by  Swami Adhyatmananda

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