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Divya Jivan Newsletter<br>
Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad<br>
August 2020 <br>
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OM Namo Bhagawate Sivanandaya! <br>
OM Namo Bhagawate Chidanandaya!<br>
OM Namo Narayanaya! </div>
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Key to Bliss - "Meditation on OM" from Mandukya <i>Upnisha</i><i>d</i>
by Swami Sivananda<br>
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" The wise think that the fourth, Turiya, is not that which
is conscious of the internal (subjective) world, nor that
which is conscious of the external (objective) world, nor
that which is conscious of both, nor that which is a compact
mass of knowledge, nor that which is simple consciousness,
nor that which is insentient. It is unseen, unrelated,
incomprehensible, undefinable, unthinkable, indescribable,
the sole essence of the consciousness of the Self with no
trace of the conditioned world, the peaceful, all-bliss,
non-dual. This is the Atman, the Self and it is to be
realized." <br>
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The fourth, Turiya, cannot be described in words. lt is the
transcendental state that has to be realized through
meditation. Therefore it is described by negative
attributes. The Atman is incomprehensible because it is
beyond the reach of the senses. It is undefinable because it
has neither qualities nor form, neither color nor shape. It
has neither sound nor touch, neither taste nor smell and
therefore it is indescribable. The reader may doubt here as
to the very existence of the Atman. Hence it is said that
the Atman is the sole essence of the consciousness of Self,
Existence Absolute, the Self of all, an embodiment of
calmness and bliss, one without a second, part less,
homogeneous essence, Akhanda-ekarasa.<br>
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Antah-prajna: knowledge of impressions as in dreams.
Bahih-prajna: consciousness of external objects. It is
Alakshanam. Therefore, it is beyond thought. The fourth
state, Turiya, is distinct from the waking state, the
dreaming state, an intermediary state between waking and
dreaming, and the deep sleep state. It is perfect awareness
or pure Consciousness. Turiya is distinct from Isvara.
Turiya or Brahman has no relation with the world, whereas
Isvara governs the world. Brahman is Nirupadhika, i.e., free
from the Upadhi of Maya, whereas Isvara is Sa-upadhika,
i.e., with Maya. Brahman is supra-cosmic, Isvara has cosmic
consciousness.<br>
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Strictly speaking Turiya is not a state. Turiya or Brahman
is an embodiment of peace and bliss. It is the substratum
for the other three states, viz., waking, dreaming and deep
sleep. lt pervades the three states. It is Existence
Absolute, Knowledge Absolute and Bliss Absolute. <a
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Lord Sri Krishna- Divine Incarnation, "Purna Avatara"<br>
On auspicious Janmashtami (Aug 12, 2020) <br>
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alt="" width="135" height="208" align="left">"Bhagavan Sri
Krishna is the immortal manifestation of God in all His
splendor, that man was ever given the fortune to behold.
Man! Blessed thou art, that hast visualized with thy fleshly
eyes the mighty Dignity of the Supreme Sovereign of the
Universe! Thou art purified; thy birthright is to realize
Him; thy fortune is a part of His Greatness! Sri Krishna may
be called the "Collective Man", who represented all beings
hungering and thirsting to gain the Highest Freedom and who
voiced forth their deepest aspirations in the loudest
possible tone. He came to release man from the thraldom of
vice and correct his vision so that he could walk along the
ever-illumined path to perfection. Sri Krishna is the
articulation of the pure longings that are buried in the
hearts of people. Sri Krishna is not merely a historical man
who came and went, like others, but the Eternal Purusha who
dwells even now and shall live in the everlasting future, in
the core of all manifestation. It is the Symbol of the
Absolute descended into relativity that we call Krishna, the
ever-beloved protector of all that breathe and air."<br>
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<div align="left"> "So Sri Krishna is called an Avatara, a
descent of God in the world, of the Whole in the parts, of
the Absolute in the relative. An Avatara is different from
a Rishi or a Jivanmukta who represents an ascent of man to
God, whereas the Avatara is a descent of God to man,
consciously and deliberately. Sri Krishna lived the
universal life, laughed a universal laughter, and walked
on earth as the moving Spirit of the universe. To worship
Him is to be in the Presence of God; to know Him is to
realize the Self."- Swami Sivananda <a
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Darshan </a> ( Video Clip) The most enlightening bhajan.
What is the state of the seeker when he meets face to face
with what is being sought? Lyrics and Direction by Sri
Swami Adhyatmanandaji<br>
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Early Morning Meditation talks from "Ponder These Truths" by
Swami Chidananda<br>
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"Glorious Immortal Atman! Beloved and blessed children of
the Divine! You are upon the path to divine perfection, a
divine perfection that is your birthright, a divine
perfection which is your birthright because it is inherent
in you, a divine perfection which is inherent in you because
you are an amsa (part) of the supreme, all-perfect,
paripurna (all-full) parabrahman."<br>
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"You are not only an amsa; aparoksha’nubhuti (direct
experience) will establish it beyond doubt, make you
experience beyond doubt, that you are identical with
parabrahman. Jivo-brahmaiva naparah (the individual is not
other than Brahman)—that is content of aparoksha’nubhuti.
Therefore jivatva (individuality) is a superimposition due
to upadhis (limiting adjuncts or additions). Brahmatva is
your sahaja avastha (natural state)."- Swami Chidananda <a
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Learning of "Jeevan Yog" from a Yoga Acharya Sri Swami
Adhyatmananda<br>
Through TV episodes of <a
href="http://divyajivan.org/Jeevan%20Yoga/Index.htm">"Jeevan
Yoga" Serie</a>s by Doordarshan Girnar <br>
<p>"Meditation": Before starting meditation it should be
very clear in our mind why do we practice meditation ?<br>
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Meditation is a positive vital, dynamic process. It
transforms man into divinity. Sit for meditation at fixed
hours, Brahmmuhurt, noon, evening dusk twilight, and
night. Sit in Padma, Siddha, Sukha, or Svastika Asana.
Keep the head, neck and trunk in a straight line. Do not
bend either forward of backward. To meditate on a Name and
a Form of the Lord is Saguna-Dhyana. This is concrete
meditation. Meditate on any form of God you like, and
repeat His Name mentally. This is Saguna-Dhyana. Or repeat
OM mentally and meditate on abstract ideas like Infinity,
Eternity, Purity, Consciousness, Truth, Bliss, etc.,
identifying these with your Self. This is Nirguna-Dhyana.
Stick to one method. In the initial stages, Saguna-Dhyana
alone is suitable for the vast majority of persons.</p>
<p> Go in the shelter of your Guru, follow his instructions
and teaching for the whole life. Meditate regularly. The
journey from Muladhara to Sahasrara is not imaginary. You
become separate from the mind, intelligence, ego and
bodily consciousness and you merge in Param Tattva. All
dualities, all sorrows, all pains will vanish in toto. You
will attain the Goal of God-Realization. By having firm
trustworthy connection with Parama Tattva you will
certainly attain permanent peace and Mahat(great) Tattva.
Practice Meditation and achieve.<a moz-do-not-send="true"
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Highlighting the News & <a moz-do-not-send="true"
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Events</a><br>
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<b>Shiv Katha by H.H Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj
during Shravan Month (July 21, 2020 - Aug 18, 2020):</b>
Ashram's air is filled with peaceful and divine breeze from
Shiv Kathamrutam. It is organized by Sivananda Ashram
Parivar in collaboration with Amadavadtak TV media during
the Holy Shravan Month. It has commenced on July 21, 2020
and will conclude on Aug 19, 2020. Even though there is not
a usual devotees crowd attending live satsang at the Ashram,
hundreds of devotees are having blissful experience
listening to Shiv Kathamrutam on line sitting at their own
home in the present crisis of the COVID Pandemic! It is a
blessing indeed! <a moz-do-not-send="true"
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link to facebook page</a> <br>
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<div> <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://divyajivan.org/divya_jivan/DJ_Aug-Sept2020/DJ_Aug-Sept2020.pdf"><b>"Srimad
Bhagavatamrut"</b></a>: It is such a blessed occasion
to listen to Srimad Bhagavat Kathamrutam from Pujya Sri
Swamij Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj on Vysapeeth. Pujya Swamiji
narrating the glories of Lord's Vishnu, Lord Rama Avatara,
Sri Krishna Janmotasav, Sudama Akhyan, the Bhagavat
dharma, Sri Lallaji's Shringar darshan, Bhagavat Kirtan,
Lord Krishna's departure, Uddhav Gita and more.........
all is a spiritual feast for the Devotees. Ashram has
organized Srimad Bhagavat Katha by Pujya Swamiji many
times. <br>
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<div> "The Bhagavata is the most popular and exalted of all
Puranas. The Bhagavata consists of eighteen thousand
Slokas. The book is named Bhagavata because it speaks of
the glory of Bhagavan or Vishnu. It contains the essence
of all the Puranas. The Bhagavata Dharma as taught by the
nine sages to King Nimi in the beginning of the eleventh
Skandha, is thrilling and soul-stirring. The tenth Skandha
contains all the Lilas of the Lord."........"Jnana, Bhakti
and Karma are assigned their respective places in this
book. Karma is prescribed for those who are very much
attached to the body and this world. Jnana is prescribed
for those who are detached and dispassionate (Virakta).
Bhakti is prescribed for those who are neither very much
attached nor very much detached and who are indifferent.
It teaches all about Bhagavata Dharma or the religion of
love."- Swami Sivananda <br>
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Now, Revered Swamiji has written the <b>essence of Srimad
Bhagavata Amrutam </b>for us and has done a great
service for the benefits of people at large. It is
a Master Piece. The Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is very
happy to bring it to you all. This Month's Divya Jivan
Spiritual magazine (combined August & September) is
dedicated to "Srimad Bhagavat Amrutam" written by H. H Sri
Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj. </div>
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<b>Wisdom Sparks<br>
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</b>The greatest help to spiritual life is meditation.
Meditation means the mind is turned back upon itself. The
mind stops all the thought-waves and the world stops. Your
consciousness expands. Every time you meditate you will keep
your growth. In meditation we divest ourselves of all
material conditions and feel our divine nature. We do not
depend upon any external help in meditation. Just those few
moments in meditation your brain has almost stopped. You
forget the body. You feel such pleasure in it. The
meditative state is the highest state of existence. - Swami
Vivekananda<b> <br>
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"The very essence of meditation is a state of mind. when the
mind is filled with God and God alone, nothing else besides
God. I repeat: “Meditation is filling the Mind with
God-thought”, and, therefore, emptying the mind of all
thought other than that of God." - Swami Chidananda <br>
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