[Chidananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, August 2015

[Divya Jivan Newsletter]

Divya Jivan Newsletter
Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad
August 2015
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OM Namo Bhagawate Sivanandaya!
OM Namo Bhagawate Chidanandaya!
OM Namo Narayanaya!
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On the subject of "Sadhana" - 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." - Swami Sivananda << More>> 
<http://divyajivan.org/gurupurnima/index.htm>

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Chidananda Darshan - through Life incidence of Guru Maharaj
Birth Centenary Celebration of Guru Bhagawan Sri Swami Chidanandaji 
Maharaj at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad.
"Be a part of celebrations and Be benefited "

/"Sthita Prajna"/
Swami Chinmayananda, the illustrious saint-scholar, was giving a series 
of discourses on Gita during his Gita Jnana Yajna at Lucknow in 1977. In 
course of his talk he dealt with the characteristics of a Sthita Prajna, 
the ideal Godman of the holy scripture. At the end of the talk Prof. 
Varma who was, indeed, very much impressed, sought an interview with 
Chinmayanandaji and put the straight question - Is the ideal Godman of 
Gita a mere scriptural representation or a living reality? Is there 
anybody in India today who may fittingly be called a Sthita Prajna?

The erudite monk who is not given to easy praise paused for a moment and 
then replied with all seriousness and solemnity - Yes. There are such 
great ones. One is Mother Anandamayi and the other is Swami Chidananda. 
One should behold them and get sanctified.

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Yoga Learning from a book "Yoga, A way of life" by Sri Swami Adhyatmananda

Divya Jivan Newsletter, August 2015 Yoganidra is a prolonged Shavasan 
that leads to relaxation and finally establishes in meditation. It is 
the art of conscious relaxation. It is a technique which will allow you 
to reach new sates of conscious awareness with acute perception of both 
your physical and subtle body. As you practice these techniques you will 
feel the flow of Prana move through physical, emotional and energetic 
blockages. The end result is the healing of the body and mind and the 
expansion of consciousness.
Yoganidra CD <http://divyajivan.org/publications.htm>- By Swami 
Adhyatmanandaji
   Yoga, A way of Life (DVD's , set of two) 
<http://www.divyajivan.org/misc/yogadvd.htm>
Sivananda Yoga - DVD 
<http://divyajivan.org/Chidananda%20Centenary%20celebration/Chidananda%20Centenary%20Yoga%20DVD.htm>(new) 
It contains 84 yoga postures. It indeed is "Yoga teacher comes to your 
home " in a true sense.
For purchase of Yoga DVD-contact Ashram  # 079-2686234 
orsivanandaashram at gmail.com <mailto:sivanandaashram at gmail.com>

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Highlighting the News

Chidananda Birth Centenary Tour of  H.H. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji to 
USA, Canada & UK 
<http://divyajivan.org/Chidananda%20Centenary%20celebration/index.htm>(June 
1, 2015 - Sept 1, 2015) continues......

At the Holy Feet of my Gurudev ; "Light of my life & Life of my life",  
says Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj. Yes, this is a verbatim truth, 
Guru Smarana is unbroken in HIS heart. Narrating life incidences of 
Gurumaharaj are so spontaneous and heartfelt that touches the hearts of 
the listeners and brings tears to them, sometimes. We know that the Guru 
never dies even though Guru might not be in the physical form, we 
observe that Pujya Swamiji incessantly feels the presence of Guru 
Maharaj. His devotion to Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj & 
Gurumaharaj Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj is unparallel. HE taught us 
to surrender to SIVA. Jai ho! Jai Gurudev!

Chidananda Birth Centenary Tour 2015 
<http://divyajivan.org/Chidananda%20Centenary%20celebration/Centenary%20Celebration%20Tour.htm> 
of Pujya Swami Adhyatmananadji is a part of Chidananda Birth Centenary 
Celebrations 
<http://divyajivan.org/Chidananda%20Centenary%20celebration/appeal.htm> 
planned by Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad during birth centenary year of 
Gurumaharaj (Sept 24, 2015 - Sept  24, 2016). It is indeed a rare 
opportunity to be a part of this memorable occasion. The key organizers 
of HIS past tours joined together and coordinated Centenary Tour 2015 
itinerary.

The tour commenced from Chicago on June 1, 2015 holy Sannyasa day of 
Gurudev Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj with satsang organized by Gita study 
group members. Tour itinerary took Swamiji to Chicago, Atlanta, 
Charlotte (NC), Bloomington (IN), Detroit, Windsor, Toronto, New Jersey, 
San Jose, Milwaukee, Madison and Toledo concluding on Aug 5, 2015 in 
USA. Tour will continue in UK, reaching back to the ashram on Sept 1, 2015.

Some of the highlights of Chidananda Birth Centenary Tour 2015……

Pujya Swamiji’s holy presence at Maharudram & Navchandi Yagya at Hindu 
Mandir of Greater Chicago, Yoga work out on International Yoga day, June 
21st (at Detroit in the morning & at Windsor, Canada in the afternoon), 
Satsang at Chinmaya Mission (Atlanta), Yagya ceremony at Kula Kamala 
ashram (new) of Sharon (Sudha) Alitt, Satsang & blessings to devote 
couple, Smt. Rakshaben & Sri Prafulbhai Patel on their happy 75th 
birthday and more……..

Here, we bring sentiments of deepest gratitude, wonderful experiences of 
peace and joy of devotees and organizers to Pujya Swamiji Maharaj in 
their own words...........All are unique in their own ways, expressing 
their core feelings touching to the hearts of others...... the Divine 
/Bhav /that is expressed through the words brings Pujya Swamiji amongst 
their midst, again and again.<< More>> 
<http://divyajivan.org/Chidananda%20Centenary%20celebration/index.htm>

"Swamiji  radiates peace, he radiates love, he radiates the inner beauty 
that comes from someone who is happy inside and what he shows to you is 
what he feels. So it’s one of those rare individuals that you come 
across that immediately attracts you, not because of showmanship, not 
because of all honors that he have, deservingly  received. None of that. 
Simply you sitting before Swamiji, normal conversation, nothing serious, 
but very profound at the same time, that’s what strikes me to think 
about Swamiji" – Dr. Ravi Sharma

"Swamiji's inspiration for healthy and positive thinking will leave long 
lasting effects in people's mind,  In His words," Think positive, Be 
Bold, Fear Not, Abide in Truth, Stand by Truth and rest will follow 
naturally. Pray fervently and ceaselessly. Remember God and Gurudev. Do 
your daily Spiritual Sadhana. Abide in the Supreme" – Ravi Ponanagi, PR 
India Tribune
<< More>> 
<http://divyajivan.org/Chidananda%20Centenary%20celebration/index.htm>

News and Activity Report for the Month of  July 
<http://divyajivan.org/News%202015/news_July2015.htm>
Divya Jivan <http://divyajivan.org/divya_jivan/index.htm> / July 2015 
<http://divyajivan.org/divya_jivan/DJ_July2015/July2015_DJ.pdf>
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Gitamrutam


He who is ever happy within, who rejoices within, who is illumined 
within, such a Yogi attains absolute freedom or Moksha, himself becoming 
Brahman.(5:24)

The sages obtain absolute freedom or Moksha—they whose sins have been 
destroyed, whose dualities (perception of dualities or experience of the 
pairs of opposites) are torn asunder, who are self-controlled, and 
intent on the welfare of all beings. (5:25)

Those who strive for liberation from old age and death, taking refuge in 
Me, realise in full that Brahman, the whole knowledge of the Self and 
all action.(7:29)

Gurudevarpanmastu!
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