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<div align="center">Divya Jivan Newsletter<br>
Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad<br>
November 2018<br>
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OM Namo Bhagawate Sivanandaya! <br>
OM Namo Bhagawate Chidanandaya!<br>
OM Namo Narayanaya!<br>
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Deepavali, A Festival of Joy, Light and Illumination! ( Nov
1, 2013 -Nov 4, 2013) <br>
<br>
<img moz-do-not-send="true"
src="http://divyajivan.org/Monthly_NL/sivananda.jpg"
alt="" align="left" height="154" width="121">"Celebrate
the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the
eternal bliss of the soul. He who Himself sees all but whom
no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the
moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they
cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self.<br>
<br>
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 ".<br>
<br>
"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 .<a
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href="http://divyajivan.org/Diwali/index.htm"><<
Read More>>. </a><br>
<br>
<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://divyajivan.org/video_clips/index.htm">Laxmi
Pujan & Sri Yantra ( Video Clip)</a><br>
<br>
Join with us at the Ashram for <a
href="http://divyajivan.org/upcoming_events.htm">Deepavali
Celebration, Lakshmi Pujan / Sri Yantra Pujan </a>( Nov
5, 2018), Aannakoot Darshan ( Nov 7, 2018) & New year
Greetings <br>
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Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths "
by Sri Swami Chidananda <br>
<br>
<img moz-do-not-send="true"
src="http://divyajivan.org/Monthly_NL/chidananda.jpg"
alt="" align="left" height="141" width="122">"Connect
Yourself with God" <br>
" You must keep in contact with the source of your being,
be ever linked and connected with the origin from which you
are. Then, day by day, your spirit will begin to unfold. It
will grow, develop, progress, expand, and you will attain
divine experience. You will become divine." <br>
<br>
"But when there is no connection, or you have alienated
yourself from It, or forgotten It, or thought of yourself as
something independent, then you are full of sorrow and
anxiety, pain and suffering, misery and fear. You are full
of a sense of want. Why? Because you have unwisely cut
yourself off from the source of your being. The secret of a
progressive and fruitful life is to be inwardly ever linked
with God, linked with the Cosmic Being." <br>
<br>
"Keep that connection either through enquiry and
discrimination, or through constant unbroken remembrance of
God and devotion, or through meditation and continuously
thinking about Brahman, or through worshipfully dedicating
all activities to Him. Do it by whatever means, but by any
means do it!" - Swami Chidananda <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://divyajivan.org/ponder_these_truths/index.htm"><<
Read More>> </a><br>
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Deepavali Greetings from Sri Swami Adhyatmananda<br>
<br>
<img moz-do-not-send="true"
src="http://divyajivan.org/Monthly_NL/Adhyat-6.jpg" alt=""
align="left" height="144" width="164">Radiant Immortal
Divinities.<br>
Most beloved and blessed children of the divine.<br>
Hari OM, OM Namo Narayanaya, OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya,<br>
<br>
Loving Adorations and Greetings for Diwali and a Happy New
Year.<br>
May you all rejoice in the Lord! Sing his name divine and
abide in his divine bode. Remember you are divine.You are
born for very higher purpose of life. Do not weep or wail.
Rejoice, bloom and cheer up.This is your real nature. You
are unborn, you are not to die. Which is your body that has
to come and go. Your real Swaroop is Eternity. Your
immortal self seeks that. Find that and abide only in that.
It’s your birth right.<br>
<br>
Pray fervently, meditate regularly. Dive deep in recess of
the heart. You will find the pearls of bliss absolute. Plod
on steadily, a bright future awaits you. May your sincere
efforts in the right direction on the path of blessedness,
grant you all supreme love forever. God bless you all.<br>
With ocean deep regards, profound love and prayers for all
the best,<br>
Thy Own Self, In the Service of Sri Gurudev, <br>
Sevak,<br>
Swami Adhyatmananda<br>
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Learning of "Jeevan Yog" from a Yoga Acharya Swami
Adhyatmananda<br>
Through TV episodes of<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://divyajivan.org/Jeevan%20Yoga/Index.htm">
"Jeevan Yoga" Series</a> by Doordarshan Girnar<br>
<br>
Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques
of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to
Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the
mind.<br>
In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind
is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture,
health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are
intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The
majority of Asana have been devised to build up different
parts of the body and to develop the strength required by
the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the
yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body,
and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The
different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich
supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the
spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and
twisting the spinal column in different directions to
promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified,
Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual
becomes healthy and conscious. <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://divyajivan.org/Yoga_Book/yoga%20_postures.pdf"><<
Read More>> / </a><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://divyajivan.org/Jeevan%20Yoga/Index.htm">Jeevan
Yoga Series ( Video clip)</a><br>
<br>
<a href="http://divyajivan.org/misc/index.htm">Upcoming 42 <sup>nd</sup>
Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 5 , 2018 - Dec 24,
2018)</a> Yoga Teacher Training Course at Sivananda
Ashram, Ahmedabada is designed to offer you the experience
of living Yoga way of Life and to present the necessary
techniques that will enable you to pass these great
teachings on to others. <br>
<br>
This training program includes both lectures and practical
components from respected experts in the fields of
cardiology, gynecology, anatomy , physiology , Yoga,
meditation, spirituality and psychology. The program
syllabus includes detailed instructions for each posture
with their benefits. Also, in depth practice of different
pranayama (breathing exercises), meditation, relaxation
(Yoga Nidra) techniques are taught based on Patanjali Yoga
philosophy. At the concluding of the program and passing the
test graduate receives certificate recognized by Gujarat
University.<br>
For more details, Contact <a
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:Sivananda_ashram@yahoo.com">Sivananda_ashram@yahoo.com</a>
/ # 079- 26861234 <br>
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Highlighting the news and upcoming events<br>
<br>
<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://divyajivan.org/Adhyatma%20Tour%202018/index.htm">Adhyatma
Tour 2018 ( to USA, Canada & UK) of H. H. Sri Swami
Adhyatmanandaji</a> : It is always a joy for the devotees
here in the West to receive Pujya Swamiji's satsang and
blessings. Summer comes and devotees in the West start
inquiring about Pujya Swamiji's visit and His satsang
programs. In fact, their love pulls Pujya Swamiji from HIS
busy programs schedule in India and brings HIM among their
midst, here in the West. For the past many years, Adhyatma
Tours shapes up as per the WILL of God Gurudev. The core
group of organizers works together in harmony, love &
mutual respect in the spirit of true Karma Yoga for the
benefits of many.<br>
<br>
Here are the glimpses.......<br>
<br>
Swamiji’s presence is especially meaningful to Sudha and Ed,
as Ed continues his healing journey. Swamiji conducted homa
and rituals and provided guidance for Ed and Sudha on their
continued path of health, service, spirituality, and life.
We are all deeply grateful for Swamiji’s teachings and His
presence in our lives. We are already looking forward to His
next visit! - Sudha <br>
<br>
Friends and folks of Michigan were privileged to have
Swamiji’s personal attention and coaching for 3-day “yoga
refresher” camp held at the Beautiful Banquet Hall in the
Bhartiya Temple in Troy Michigan.- Anil Lal <br>
<br>
Swamiji has truly attuned Happiness at our newly started
Happiness yoga Centre. Moments spent with H. H. Swamiji are
most precious and invaluable to us. - Shaishav & Sunita
<br>
<br>
It is all divine grace that we could have Swamiji at our
house. Discourse on Maha Mrityunjaya Manthra was eyes
opening, especially about "Sughandhim" and "pushtivardhnam"
words. -Durga Kanuru<br>
<br>
Adhyatma Tour 2018 of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj
commenced from Chicago on Sept 15, 2018. As always, Pujya
Swamiji received a warm welcome by Naiks. His holy presence
fills their hearts with unspeakable joy. They wait for these
moments, even the Mogara flowers in their home waited for
the full bloom for Swamiji's arrival and expressed joy in
its own way with spreading sweet fragrance and making a
natural Rangoli. <br>
<br>
Adhyatma Tour is moving smoothly with Gurudev's grace &
blessings. The programs at Chicago, Lorton (VA), Kula Kamal
Ashram (Reading, PA), New Jersey, Houston, Little Rock (AR),
Troy (MI), Toledo are completed and the tour continues
.......... to the rest of the centers namely Toronto,
Minnesota, Milwaukee, Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago and to UK
before concluding on Nov 30, 2018. <br>
<br>
Highlights of the Tour are Ganesh Chaturthi celebration at
Hindu Temple OF Greater Chicago, Yoga Retreat by happiness
Yoga Center, Janmasthami Celebrations at Kula Kamala Ashram,
Jana yajana at Bharat Sevashram NJ , Yoga Refresher camp
at Bhartiya Temple inTroy (MI), Duserra celebration
organized by Lal's and more...... Pujya Swamiji's day
typically starts early with morning yoga session,
home satsangs, home visits, bhiksha to honor devotees'
wishes, evening satsangs, special requests, press
interviews, paying a visit to sick ones, prayer for
depressed ones and more till the late at night most of the
days. His Mission is service to humanity, service to known
and unknown. HE has been continuously spreading the message
of sages of the yore and sharing the spiritual wisdom and
cultural & scientific heritage of India through Yoga,
Pranayama, and Meditation. <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://divyajivan.org/Adhyatma%20Tour%202018/index.htm"><<
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</a><br>
<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://divyajivan.org/Adhyatma%20Tour%202018/index.htm">Adhyatma
Tour 2018 photos</a><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://divyajivan.org/Adhyatma%20Tour%202018/index.htm">
( Video Clip)<br>
</a><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://divyajivan.org/divya_jivan/DJ_Nov2018/DJ_Nov%202018.pdf"><br>
November 2018</a> / <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://divyajivan.org/divya_jivan/index.htm"> Divya
Jivan</a> is a monthly magazine in Gujarati language from
the Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad, that has been published
regularly over the past fifty years and running.<br>
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Q & A on Spiritual Life and Sadhana from “May I Answer
That?”- by Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj.<br>
<br>
Q. I am doing vigorous Tapas and meditation for the last
five years. With all that, my troubles and difficulties are
multiplying. I have lost my job. I am starving now. What
shall I do? Is this the Grace of the Lord? How can I
continue my Sadhana when I have nothing to eat?<br>
<br>
A. It is said that the Lord gives food even to the frog that
lives between the strata of rocks. Why has He failed in your
case alone? This is a great wonder! Has He failed in His
duty? This cannot be. He is all-merciful, all benevolent! Is
it because He wants to develop in you the constructive
qualities— courage, presence of mind, endurance, strong
will, fortitude, more mercy and love— and make His
instrument more fit for His Divine Lila? Yes, this must be
the case.<br>
<br>
The struggling and sincere aspirant also gets more troubles
and difficulties, because he has to march quickly on the
path to reach the portals of the Kingdom of Supreme Peace
and Unalloyed Bliss. <br>
Princess Mira renounced the pomp and glory of the Palace and
walked in the burning sands of Rajputana. She starved on her
way to Brindavan. She slept on the ground. She lived on
alms. The<br>
Pandavas underwent countless sufferings even when Lord
Krishna was at their back. Draupadi was placed in a very bad
plight even though she had Bhima, Arjuna and Dharmaputra to
fight for her. Our<br>
sufferings are nothing, when compared to the persecutions
underwent by the five Pandavas, Sri Rama and Mira. Look at
the sufferings of Raja Harischandra and his wife! He had to
serve in<br>
the cremation ground and do the work of a Chandala to keep
up truthfulness. It is suffering that develops the will. It
is suffering alone that moulds a man on the spiritual path.
Be not troubled. Feel Lord Siva’s grace and mercy at every
step. All difficulties will melt away like mist before the
sun. Have perfect unswerving faith in His grace.<br>
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