[Chidananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, November 2020

[Divya Jivan Newsletter]

Divya Jivan Newsletter
Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad
   November 2020
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OM Namo Bhagawate Sivanandaya!
OM Namo Bhagawate Chidanandaya!
OM Namo Narayanaya!
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Key to Bliss - "Meditation on OM" from Mandukya /Upnisha//d/ by Swami 
Sivananda

/Taijasa./ whose sphere of activity is the dream state, is represented 
by the letter "U," the second letter of Om, on account of superiority, 
or on account of being in the middle. He who knows this becomes great in 
knowledge and the equal of all. No one ignorant of Brahman is born in 
his family.

The letter 'U' is as it were superior to the letter "A." /Taijasa/ too 
is superior to /Visva/ because he enjoys the ideas of the subtle dream 
world. His enjoyment is of a very fine, subtle, and refined nature. Just 
as "U" is in between waking and sound sleep, /Taijasa/ also is in 
between /Visva/ and /Prajna/. He who knows this attains to supreme 
knowledge. He is treated equally by all. His friends and enemies regard 
him in the same light. His enemies do not hate him. They do not show any 
jealousy towards him. Anyone ignorant of Brahman is not born in his 
family. << Read More>> 
<http://divyajivan.org/Meditation%20on%20OM/index.htm>

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Deepavali , A Festival of light, Joy & Illumination (November 14, 2020)

"The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do 
lightnings shine and much less fire. All the lights of the world cannot 
be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself 
in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali"

"O Ram! The light of lights, the self-luminous inner light of the Self 
is ever shining steadily in the chamber of your heart. Sit quietly. 
Close your eyes. Withdraw the senses. Fix the mind on this supreme light 
and enjoy the real Deepavali, by attaining illumination of the soul."

"May you all attain full inner illumination! May the supreme light of 
lights enlighten your understanding! May you all attain the 
inexhaustible spiritual wealth of the Self! May you all prosper 
gloriously on the material as well as spiritual planes!" - Swami 
Sivananda << Read More>> <http://divyajivan.org/Diwali/index.htm>

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Early Morning Meditation talks from "Ponder These Truths" by Swami 
Chidananda

"Cultivate Peace"
"Radiant Divinities! Beloved Atman! Cultivate santi (peace) within your 
heart. Cultivate the habit of peace and serenity which is a covetable 
possession, that is a positive force to take you towards your supreme 
Goal. Cultivate santi in your mind and in your heart, for it is a 
condition prerequisite for the inward process of bringing the mind to 
rest upon the Eternal and the Divine. There can be no concentration for 
one who does not cultivate the habit of peace. The Lord poses this 
question in the Bhagavad Gita: “asantasya kutah sukham?—How can 
happiness come to one who is not at peace?”
The Supreme Reality, Atman-Brahman, is immeasurable peace, profound, 
boundless, indescribable peace. The great transcendental experience of 
your ancestors and of the supreme mystics of all times and climes is 
that the Reality pervades everywhere, which means that peace fills all 
existence. From their transcendental experience our ancestors declared 
boldly that the Supreme Reality dwells in the core of your own heart. 
One divine Reality dwells hidden in all beings, which means that peace 
dwells within you permanently as the innermost center of your being. - 
Swami Chidananda < <Read More>> 
<http://divyajivan.org/ponder_these_truths/cultivate_peace.htm>

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Laxmi Pujan, Worship of Goddess Laxmi ( Nov 12, 2020)

Before "Lakshmi Pujan" or Worship of Sri Mahalakshmi, let us understand 
Her real Nature (Swaroopa). Divine treasure or Real wealth of mankind 
are fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in the yoga of 
knowledge, charity, control of the senses, performance of sacrifice, 
study of the Vedas or holy scriptures, straightforwardness, non 
violence, truthfulness, freedom from anger, renunciation, peacefulness, 
absence of crookedness, compassion for all Living beings, 
non-covetousness, gentleness, modesty, steady determination, vigor, 
forgiveness, fortitude, free from envy and absence of pride. All these 
virtues needs to be cultivated or in other words to have these virtues 
means to have the possession of the great wealth or real Lakshmi or 
"Subha Lakshmi."

"Subha Lakshmi" brings joy, peace, harmony blessedness, natural love, 
feeling for fellow beings and upliftment of the mankind. It’s full of 
SATWA. Let us seek the grace of Supreme Blessedness on Lakshmi Poojan 
day and celebrate Deepavali in real sense. Om Shanti. -Swami 
Adhyatmananda */ Sri Suktam - Sri Ashtalaxmi Stuti 
<http://www.divyajivan.org/ashtalakshmi/sri_suktam.htm>/ / Sri Yantra - 
meaning <http://www.divyajivan.org/ashtalakshmi/sri-yantra.htm>***
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Learning of  "Jeevan Yog" from a Yoga Acharya Sri Swami Adhyatmananda
Through TV episodes of "Jeevan Yoga" Serie 
<http://divyajivan.org/Jeevan%20Yoga/Index.htm>s by Doordarshan Girnar

What is Yoga?  How Yoga can be done ?
  Yoga: Advantages and Suggestions
What is Yoga? The common meaning of the word Yoga is 'to join'. This 
word is derived from the Sanskrit element 'Yuj'.....Yoga means 
"maintaining balance" in eating, walking etc. That is why it is said 
that Yoga means balance in life style. 'Samatvam yoga uchyate.'

In addition to this Shree Krishna has given very beautiful and exact 
definition of Yoga: 'Yogah karmasu kaushalam'. That means Yoga is one 
where work is done with dexterity. What is this dexterity in Karma? It 
means what­ever you do, the job should be exact, it should not be 
soft-padded or like a loosely filled bag: whatever you do, do it well, 
properly organized.
Maharsi Patanjali defines Yoga as control of the leanings of the mind. 
'Yogaschitta vrittinirodhah.' This is the highest aspect of Yoga. 
"Jeevan Yoga" (Video Clip) <http://divyajivan.org/Jeevan%20Yoga/Index.htm>

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Highlighting the News & Upcoming Events

Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj's Satsang discourse series, 
"Upanishad Amrutam" on Kathopnishad and Srimad Bhagavatam Kathamrutam 
are concluded. During the Navaratri daily satsang on "Devi Mahatmaya" 
through Amadavad Tak & DD Girnar for all nine days were enlightening. At 
Present, Sri Swamiji's discourses on the text "Patanjali Yoga Darshan" 
have commenced through Sivananda Ashram Face Book page 
<https://www.facebook.com/sivanandaahm/>. Temples of the ashram are open 
now for devotees darshan with the strict rules abidance of COVID -19.

Through Ashram, Narayan Seva, distribution of Groceries to the poor and 
needy families continued by a team of yoga teachers. During the last 
month of October 2020,160 families were served groceries worth Rs. 
550/per family. It contains 5 kg Rice, 2 kg Gram, 3 kg Potatoes, 1 lit 
edible Oil. This costs approximately Rs. 90,000/- per month.

The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only 
because of the unstinting devotion and generous financial assistance 
provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. Your valuable contribution 
may please be donated by a check /draft drawn in favor of "Gujarat Divya 
Jivan Sangh" and mail to our office at Gujarat Divya Jivan Sangh, 
Sivananda Ashram, Jodhpur Tekra, Ahmedabad 380015.

News & Activity Report for the Month of October 2020 
<http://divyajivan.org/News%202020/News_October%202020.htm>
News in Slide Show 
<http://divyajivan.org/News%202020/News_October%202020.htm>
Divya Jivan <http://divyajivan.org/divya_jivan/index.htm>/ November 2020 
<http://divyajivan.org/divya_jivan/DJ_Nov2020/DJ_Nov%202020.pdf>
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Diwali Message bySwami Adhyatmananda (November 12, 2020)

Radiant Immortal Divinities!
Most Beloved and Blessed Children of the Divine
Om Namo Narayanaya! Loving  Pranams! Happy Deepavali!

May Almighty Lord and Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri 
Sri Ashtalakshmi Maa and Most Bloved Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji 
Maharaj & Guru Bhagawan Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj's grace be ever 
upon you all! May this Diwali brings inner light to realize the peace 
and bliss absolute is the best wishes, prayers, and greetings for the 
Diwali! May you all enjoy good health, perennial peace, mutual harmony, 
mutual love, and affection with all the members of your divine family.!

Deepavali is a festival of light, Joy & Illumination. To be free from 
darkness and enter into the Self-luminous light of the SELF is 
Deepavali. Darkness is ignorance, light is knowledge. To seek wisdom, to 
establish in the inner peace, supreme light of the SELF, and to rest in 
the supreme blessedness is the festival of Deepavali. Our real nature is 
peace. “Shantoyam Atma”, “Anandoyam Atma”. Seek that, find that, and 
establish in that only, is the festival of light, in a true sense. The 
knowledge is to abide in the peace within and to experience the Bliss at 
all times, in all conditions. In the word of Sri Gurudev, “In 
all conditions, I am Bliss, Bliss, and Bliss Absolute”. what is being 
needed, is awareness, "Awareness of Awareness."

The present-day world is anxiety-ridden and tension torn from Covid -19 
Pandemic. *Fear not, stay positive,* the vaccine is on the way, it's a 
hope for all. In the meantime, we all have to exercise discipline in 
terms of wearing masks, social distancing, and do our part in the whole. 
Be Safe & Stay Healthy. *"And remember this will pass too."*  We have 
won over deadly diseases like smallpox, plague, Spanish Flu, etc. 
Enhance and build a strong immune system. Practice Yoga and Pranayama 
regularly. Find time to do simple Pranayama namely Anuloma Viloma or 
Sukh-Puravak Pranayama. Do a few rounds of Kapalbhati and Bhastrika 
Pranayama (if you don't have an underlying medical condition like high 
blood pressure or heart disease), which will boost up your energy level 
and enhance lung capacity.

During Diwali don't waste money on firecrackers and like. Conserve the 
resources. Protect the environment and ecology. May Diwali brings the 
awareness of harmonious coexistence with nature, plants. animals & 
birds. Worship of the cow is a tradition of ancient India from Lord 
Krishna's time. Honor all life equally. The Life Principle (Chaitanya) 
is the same in All.
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*"God pervades the entire universe. The Lord is within you and all 
around you. Open your eyes and behold HIM everywhere. Behold the Lord in 
all beings, all objects, plants, animals, actions, feelings & Thoughts. 
Lead the Divine Life. "Be good Do Good"  "Serve, Love, Give, Purify, 
Meditate & Realize",  says Holy Master Sri Swami Sivananda.*

May the supreme light of the lights enlighten your inner being! May you 
all rejoice in the Lord, sing His divine name and abide in Him! May you 
all attain spiritual illumination in this very Birth!

With Ocean deep regards, profound love and prayers for the peace and 
harmony in the world.
Thy Own Self,
Sevak,
Swami Adhyatmananda

Wishing you Peaceful, Joyful & Blissful Deepavali and Happy New Year !

_"Gurudevarpanmastu"_
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