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<div align="center">Divya Jivan Newsletter<br>
Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad<br>
May 2019</div>
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<br>
<div align="left"> OM Namo Bhagawate Sivanandaya! <br>
OM Namo Bhagawate Chidanandaya!<br>
OM Namo Narayanaya!</div>
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<div align="left">The Power of Satsanga -Swami Sivananda<br>
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<div align="left">The Meaning of Satsanga <br>
The word ‘Satsanga’ is the combination of the two words
‘Sat’ and ‘Sanga.’ ‘Sat’ means existence absolute, which
is Brahman. ‘Sat’ is the essential nature of Brahman
which is permanent in things that change, which is the
only reality that upholds the world of appearance. The
same ‘Sat,’ with the accidental attributes of
omnipresence, omniscience and omnipotence is called
Isvara or Paramatman. In brief, ‘Sat’ refers to Isvara
as well as Brahman, both ultimately being the one and
the same reality. ‘Sanga’ literally means company or
union. To be always in the company of the Lord, or to be
established in Brahman, is the literal meaning of the
word ‘Satsanga.’ But, as long as ignorance or Avidya
remains, the direct realization of Brahman is
impossible. When ignorance is destroyed by wisdom, the
real nature reveals itself. This is the highest
Satsanga.<br>
<br>
The glow and power of Satsanga, association with the
wise, saints, Yogis, Sannyasins, and Mahatmas is
indescribable. Even a moment’s company is quite
sufficient to overhaul the old vicious Samskaras of the
worldly people. The magnetic aura, the spiritual
vibration, and the powerful currents of developed adepts
produce a tremendous influence on the minds of
worldlings. Service of Mahatmas purifies the minds of
passionate men very rapidly. Satsanga elevates the mind
to magnanimous heights. Just as a single matchstick
burns huge bundles of cotton in a few seconds, so also,
the company of saints burns all thoughts and Samskaras
of passion within a short time. The only potent specific
for inducing burning Vairagya and burning desire for
liberation is Satsanga and Satsanga alone.- Swami
Sivananda <a moz-do-not-send="true"
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Early Morning Meditation Talk from "Ponder These Truths" of
Swami Chidananada<br>
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src="http://divyajivan.org/Monthly_NL/chidananda.jpg"
alt="" width="130" height="151" align="left"> The
Immanence of God<br>
" It is that immanence is key to divinity. Awareness of
God’s presence within and without, in all beings, in all
creatures, in all nature becomes the key, the secret of
living in the awareness of the Yoga of the eleventh chapter
of the Bhagavad Gita, the Yoga of the first verse of the
Isopanishad." <br>
<br>
" Be aware, be aware of God, aware of your relationship to
Him, and make your life sublime and divine and attain the
supreme, grand goal of all spiritual aspiration, of all
spiritual life, of all spiritual sadhana, of all spiritual
living, the grand goal of God-consciousness and divine
perfection and liberation."- Swami Chidananda <a
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<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://divyajivan.org/adhyatmananda/Amrut%20Mahotsav%20Year.htm">"Amrut
Mahotsav" (celebrating 75th Birth Anniversary) of H. H.
Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Maharaj ( May 3, 2019,
onward.......</a><br>
<b><br>
</b><b> </b><b><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://divyajivan.org/adhyatmananda/index.htm">We
start with listening to the Blessings of Guru Maharaj
Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj for HIS Adhyatm (Movie
presentation)</a></b><b>)..................</b><br>
<b>What could be a better time than now to cherish those
blessed moments! </b><br>
<br>
"Blessed Immortal Atman! Beloved children of the divine! I
am extremely happy and rejoice immensely to give this few
words as a forward to this beautiful recording of the
chanting of the Divine name, select few kirtans and bhajans
and also certain important Sanskrit verses suitable for
repeated daily as a part of your daily prayers and daily
worship. This chants, sankirtan as well as Sanskrit slokas
have been recorded by Sri Swami Adhytmananda Saraswati
belonging to the monastic order of beloved and worshipful
Gurumaharaj Sri Swami Sivanandaji Saraswati, Sivananda
Ashram, Rishikesh, Headquarters of Divine Life Society."<br>
<br>
"Swami Adhyatmanandaji is a great devotee of Shree Swami
Sivanandaji Maharaj and also very enthusiastic pracharak and
propagator of Gurudev's Divine Life message yoga Vedanta and
spiritual life and sadhana. And also especially in training
people in ancient psychophysical science of Hatha yoga. He
is expecting teaching asanas, Pranayama, Surya Namaskar,
Relaxation techniques, and Kriyas. And he is very much in
demand throughout India in all the branches of Divine Life
Society where he is called to conduct courses on yoga and
also Spiritual Retreats and to give talks on Bhagavad Gita,
Spiritual life in general and Sadhana in
particular".........." Swami Adhyatmanandaji has dedicated
his entire life for this cause of spreading the Gurudev
mission throughout India and maybe also abroad if, the time
comes and Gurudev so wills '....... 'Hari OM Tatsat! God
Bless you, all" - Swami Chidananda <a
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<b>How true are those Words! </b><br>
<br>
Spreading the message of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji
Maharaj and to live by it is the constant preoccupation of
Sri. Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj. His Life and each breath
have been dedicated to spreading the ancient wisdom of Yoga
and Vedanta through simple and practical teachings of
Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj and Gurumaharaj Sri
Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj. Wherever he went, he talked
about the simple message of Holy Master Sri Swami
Sivanandaji Maharaj- “Serve, Love, Meditate & Realize”
and guidelines of daily Sadhana through Gurudev’s “Twenty
Spiritual Instructions”. Devotees welcomed him here in the
west for his simplicity, sincerity, and love for teaching
Yoga way of life. <br>
<br>
Pujya Swamiji carries a spark of love, light & joy. He
kindles and inspires people, whoever come in contact with
HIM. HIS Divine Satsang and Yoga teaching has brought joy,
peace & bliss to countless spiritual aspirants and yoga
enthusiasts in the West, India and over the Globe. People
ask Pujya Swamiji the secret of His ever Vibrant, Radiant
& Joyful nature? "Abide In The SELF", He says………." In
all condition, I am Bliss, Bliss, Bliss Absolute"……Adopt,
Adjust & Accommodate" ……"Bear insult and Bear Injury,
that is the highest Sadhana" ........each breath of His is
in the remembrance of GOD and in the service of His Gurudev
Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj & Guru Bhagavan Sri Swami
Chidanandaji Maharaj. Their ever flowing Grace is the force
behind everything. <br>
<br>
It is always a joy for the devotees here in the West to
receive Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj's Satsang and
blessings all these years. Summer comes and devotees in the
West start inquiring about Pujya Swamiji's visit and His
Satsang programs. In fact, their love pulls Sri Swamiji from
HIS busy programs schedule in India and bring HIM amongst
their midst here in the West Year after Year. For the past
25 years, Adhyatma Tours to the West (USA, Canada & UK )
have unfolded as per the WILL of God Gurudev. <br>
<br>
Here we bring you just the <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://divyajivan.org/adhyatmananda/index.htm">glimpses
of the core feelings of love & gratitude</a> expressed
by devotees, organizers, hosts, yoga attendees, the press
reporters, sick and ailing and more... in so many different
words. It is overwhelming and what could be the better time
than now to share them with all while we are celebrating
Pujya Swamiji's Amrut Mahotsav! <br>
<br>
"With the Grace of Divine, we got the opportunity to host
Pujya Swamiji on His first visit to the USA and thereafter
for the past twenty-five years we are fortunate to receive
HIS Satsang and Blessings in abundance. The peculiar joy
that we experience in HIS presence is inexplicable and
difficult to describe. The mere presence of His lifts us in
a different plane of spirituality and enlightenment that
lingers on. We feel being bathed in love and purity. We are
touched by His radiating divinity and the multifaceted
magnetic personality. How could you describe Infinite with
the finite words! We feel that Unmanifest has found an able
instrument in Him to manifest His Grace &
Divinity"......... "Being with Him in close proximity during
coordinating the Adhyatma Tours all these years, you observe
how immeasurable devotion Pujya Swamiji has for His Gurudev!
At every moment, whether He is thinking, talking, delivering
discourses, eating, you observe that Guru Smarana is
unbroken. HE is breathing and living for Gurudev. You feel
that as if SIVA is working through HIM. Then, you start
seeing the GURU's presence in your life at each step of the
way and HE assumes different forms for you. It is such a
wonderful experience! Then a little i melts away and sevak
Bhav merges from within. It is all Guru's Grace. Jai
Sivananda! Jai Chidananda! Jai Adhyatmananda!" - Minal &
Bharat Naik <br>
<br>
"We have been and continued to be blessed by His presence
in our life and His teachings. Wherever Swami-Ji goes, Love
is there. Peace is there. Joy is there. God is there. We are
better people as a result of His sharing of the Light."-
Sharon Alitt (Founder of Kula kamal Yoga school, PA ) <br>
<br>
"Detroit, Michigan Community Benefited from Swami Ji’s
Guidance on Yoga, Scriptures, and “Art of Saatvik Living”.
We all feel very blessed with Swami Ji’s presences &
guidance, and look forward to many more such opportunities."
- Anil Lal, (President of DJSS, USA) <br>
<br>
"It is always a joy to receive Sri Swami Adhyatmananda ji
Maharaj at Anoopam Mission. To see Him and Revered Sahebdada
is to see conflations of holy rivers Ganga and Yamuna. We
have never felt that he comes from a different organization.
He is very much " Anoopam". We wish for his visits to AMUK,
again and again, to inspire us Sadhus' and devotees to live
and lead the pious life to the very core." - Himmat Swami
(UK)<br>
<br>
"We are fortunate and grateful to have Swamiji in our midst
to "recharge" our mind/body/spirit and look forward to his
next visit." - Sri Rajesh Laugani, Toledo (OH) <br>
<br>
"Sri Swamiji's ecstatic kirtan at the Bhajan Satsang was
indeed a blessed experience for all. It was the best time
for devotees of Indian Hindu Welfare organization (IHWO) of
Northampton (UK ). Everyone is very happy and keen to invite
him to his earliest with much longer stay" - Sri Guarang
Patel (UK) <br>
<br>
"At Sanatan Shiv Shakti Mandir (Houston) H. H. Swamiji
addressed the devotees on the subject of the sixteenth
chapter of Srimad Bhagwad Gita - "Divine & Demonic
Natures". It was a nectar outpouring by Pujya Swamiji. It
was indeed a blessed experience for all" - Sri Dhaval
Trivedi,(Houston) <br>
<br>
"To a question on spiritualization of professional life,
Swamiji said anything you do think of God. Anything you do
eating, drinking or walking, you do whatever you are doing.
at the same time keep your mind in Him only, 100% awareness
of His existence. Your profession turns into spiritual."-
Ravi Ponanagi ( PR, India Tribune, Atlanta) <br>
<br>
"Swamiji had made sure that his visit includes my dad in a
nursing home, who has been in recovery from his cancer
treatment. My Dad was bedridden for quite some time but
Pujya Swamiji's prayers and HIS healing blessings brought
him to come to Mandir for satsang with us, Amazing! heart
touching for our family! I was impressed by Swamiji's
punctuality and commitment about his time and event. We were
blessed to have him." -Nartan Shah (San Jose, CA)<br>
<br>
"Swamiji has truly attuned Happiness at our newly started
Happiness yoga Center. Moments spent with H. H. Swamiji are
most precious and invaluable to us." - Shaishav & Sunita
(Founder of Happiness Yoga Center)<br>
<br>
“Swamiji, as he is respectfully known, is an ordinary man
who has mastered extraordinary skills and discipline. He
moves around the world with the greatest of ease, more like
a young butterfly than a 65-year-old man. He is kind,
generous and extremely articulate and has a good sense of
humor. I spent an hour talking with him and his special
graces made my day much more worth living. It’s true when
they say words cannot describe him.” – Celeste Regal,
reporter of << <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://divyajivan.org/Divya_Tour2009/media%20coverage/Observer_NJ_2009.pdf">Observer</a>
(New Jersey)>><br>
<br>
"There's so much wisdom behind what he says, and yet it is
so simple", Smith said. "His teaching applies to all,
regardless of religion or walk of life. He's very humble. He
speaks to the person." "Swami shares peaceful philosophy
with Utahn ", interview by Jason Bergreen of "<a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://divyajivan.org/divya_tour2006/SLC-Tribune06_2.pdf">Salt
Lake Tribune</a>", a leading newspaper of Salt Lake City.<br>
<br>
<a
href="http://divyajivan.org/divya_tour2006/indiatribune_atlanta06.pdf">Bend
it Like Swami Adhyatmananda" - by Ravi Ponanagi, a
journalist, India Tribune (Atlanta)</a><br>
<br>
"Swami Adhyatmanandaji is known for making Hinduism
practical and relevant to modern life. A holy man credited
with bringing about a spiritual awakening through his
teachings, he has helped young people caught up in drug
addiction as well as business leaders seeking greater
meaning in their work." - Toledo Blade (Newspaper) <br>
<br>
"Pujya Swamiji is the embodiment of the teachings of Holy
Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. He is a tireless karma
yogi who utilizes every second of his day in rendering the
highest service to Mankind." - Hari Ragwacharlu (Milwaukee,
WI) <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://divyajivan.org/adhyatmananda/index.htm"><<
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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>
Prana - "The true meaning of Prana is not only breath. The
Prana is energy. It is universal power, brightness, light,
and intelligence. All these cosmic energies are named as
Prana."Yatkinchit Jagat Sarvam Drishyate Shruyatepiva..This
Prana is filled in all that we see and hear, the inside and
outside of all things, all movement, etc. in this world. <br>
<br>
The Prana is the source of all capabilities and the power in
the universe. Prana is the only power behind the normal
functioning of the system of respiration (inhalation and
exhalation), blood circulation, digestion, excretion of
urine and stool, system producing semen, structure of our
bones and also the nervous system.The working abilities of
sensory organs and motor organs improve as each cell gets
extra nutrition. The secret of beauty of skin, shining of
the face, brightness of the eyes, intelligence power and
development of mental power is the result of the practice of
Pranayama. The practice of Pranayama means oneness with
cosmic energy. Pranayama Sadhana opens the doors of subtle
life from the gross life "- Swami Adhyatmananda <br>
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Highlighting the News and upcoming events <br>
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href="http://divyajivan.org/upcoming_events.htm">Maa Sri
Ashtlaksmi - Adipeeth Navchandi Yajana / Utsav Ganga
and Satsang with Mahatmas (April 28, 2019 - May 3, 2019
) </a><br>
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<br>
Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad invites you to join with us in
Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sangh Annual Meeting on April 28,
2019, Navchandi Yajana on sacred the occasion of Sri Maa
Asthalaxmi Patotsav on April 29, 2019.<br>
<br>
Let us be a part of "Aayush Homam" & Satsang with
Mahatmas on the momentous occasion of <a
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href="http://divyajivan.org/adhyatmananda/index.htm">
"Amrut Mahotsav" (celebrating 75th Birth Anniversary)</a>
of H. H. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj from May 3, 2019,
onward....... We pray to the Almighty Lord, Gurudev Sri
Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj and Gurumaharaj Sri Swami
Chidanandaji Maharaj for Pujya Swamiji’s good health and
long life so that He could be a guiding light to spiritual
aspirants all over. Pujya Swamiji is the embodiment of the
teachings of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. He
is a tireless karma yogi who utilizes every second of His
day in rendering the highest service to Mankind.<br>
<br>
Plan ahead to join the Ashram devotees group for <a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://divyajivan.org/adhyatmananda/Bhagawat%20Katha_haridwar_Hindy_1.jpg">Srimad
Bhagawat Katha at Haridwar </a>(Oct 31, 2019, to Nov 6,
2019) by H. H. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj on
Vyasapeeth.<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://divyajivan.org/adhyatmananda/Haridwar_Bhagawat%20Katha%20form_%20Sri%20Divya%20Jivan%20Sanskrutik%20Sangh_final.pdf">(Application
Form)</a><br>
<br>
Upcoming Yoga Teachers Training Course (43 YTTC) is
organized from May 11, 2019 - May 30, 2019: You can still
enroll. More details available on the webpage - <a
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href="http://www.divyajivan.org/misc/index.htm">SIVA Yoga
Center</a> /<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.divyajivan.org/misc/43rd%20yttc.pdf">registration
form</a> / <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.divyajivan.org/GuestInfo/Stay%20at%20the%20Ashram.htm">Stay
at the Ashram</a>/ <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.divyajivan.org/GuestInfo/index.htm">Guest
Info page</a> / <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:sivananda_ashram@yahoo.com/">sivananda_ashram@yahoo.com/</a><br>
<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://divyajivan.org/News_2019/News_April%202019.htm"><br>
News & Activity Report for the Month of April 2019</a><br>
<a href="http://divyajivan.org/divya_jivan/index.htm">Divya
Jivan</a> / <a
href="http://divyajivan.org/divya_jivan/DJ_April2019.pdf">April
2019 </a><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>
What is the difference between Bhakti and Jnana?<br>
<br>
Bhakti is devotion. It is a means to the end which is the
attainment of Jnana. People of emotional temperament are fit
for this path. It demands self-surrender or Atma-nivedan. It
is cat-Yoga. The kitten cries aloud and the mother cat runs
at once to catch it by the mouth. So also, the devotee cries
aloud like Draupadi and Gajendra and Lord Krishna runs
immediately to rescue him and shower His grace. The Bhakti
Marga demands only sincere, intense devotion, blind faith,
and strong conviction as Prahlad had. There is no necessity
for learning. Illiterate people like Tukaram who could not
sign even their names had realized God. There is no need for
vast learning or study. A Bhakta wants to eat sugar-candy.
He wants to sit by the side of the Lord.<br>
<br>
Jnana is the Yoga of self-expansion. It demands
self-reliance. Only people of an intellectual temperament
with Vichara Sakti or the power of discrimination and
ratiocination are fit for the path of Jnana or knowledge. It
is the monkey-Yoga. The young monkey does not cry, but
itself clings tenaciously to the body of its mother wherever
the mother runs. This Yoga demands a vast study of Vedantic
literature, a sharp intellect, bold understanding, gigantic
will and courage. A Jnani wants to become an embodiment of
sugar-candy, instead of tasting sugar-candy. A Jnani wants
to become identical with the Existence (Eka Aikyam). <br>
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<div align="center"><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://divyajivan.org/articles/siva/sankara.htm">Adi-Sankaracharya
Jayanti (May 9, 2019)</a></div>
<div align="center"><a
href="http://divyajivan.org/adhyatmananda/Amrut%20Mahotsav%20Year.htm">"Amrut
Mahotsav" (celebrating 75th Birth Anniversary) of H. H.
Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Maharaj ( May 3, 2019,
onward.......</a></div>
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