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Divya Jivan Newsletter<br>
Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad<br>
May 2021 <br>
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OM Namo Bhagawate Sivanandaya! <br>
OM Namo Bhagawate Chidanandaya!<br>
OM Namo Narayanaya! </div>
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<div align="left">"Light Of Yoga "by Swami Sivananda </div>
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<div align="left">YOGA is a p<img
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practical system of self-culture. You can attain
harmonious development of your mind, body and soul
by the practice of Yoga. Yoga is an exact science.
You can acquire absolute control over the whole
nature by its practice. It helps the student to
attain ethical perfection, perfect concentration of
the mind and to unfold various psychic powers. It
teaches applied psychology. It helps the
practitioner to enter into conscious communion with
the Lord through Samadhi, to separate himself from
the three Gunas and to attain Kaivalya or
independence eventually.</div>
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<div align="left">Yoga is the method by which the
finite self or the individual soul is united with
the Infinite Self or the Supreme Soul. Yajnavalkya
defines Yoga, "Samyoga yoga iti ukto
jivatma-paramatmano iti—the conjunction of the
individual soul and the supreme soul is called
Yoga."<br>
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An aspirant in the path of Yoga should be humble,
simple, gentle, refined, tolerant, merciful and
kind. He should seek Truth everywhere. He should
show reverence to Sadhus, Sannyasins, Bhaktas,
Mahatmas, and Sages and to the Srutis and the
Scriptures.<br>
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A right understanding of the nature of the Self,
through enquiry of "Who am I?" and study of
Upanishads, a strong conviction that this world is
illusory and unreal—arrived at through
discrimination and consequent birth of dispassion—a
strong yearning for liberation or attainment of the
goal and regular practice of meditation will
undoubtedly produce an attitude of detachment to the
world and sublimate not only the desire for
augmenting mental and physical powers but also all
sorts of mundane desires.<br>
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Hatha Yoga, Raja Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga—all
these Yogas—prepare the aspirant for the attainment
of knowledge of the Self and culminate in Jnana
Yoga. Therefore he should have a comprehensive
understanding of all the Yogas. He should march on
to the goal steadily, practising one particular Yoga
which suits his taste and temperament. He can take
such points from the other Yogas which will help him
to attain progress and reach the goal quickly. In
other words, every aspirant can make a happy
combination of the above Yogas taking care not to
confuse one with the other at any stage of his
practices. He should use his common-sense at every
stage. He must be able to find out for himself
whether he is progressing or not by careful
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<div align="left">Early Morning Meditation talks
from "Ponder These Truths" by Sri Swami Chidananda</div>
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<div align="left">"When You Wake up In The Morning":
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<div align="left"> Waking up in the morning should
not merely mean waking up into this maya-bazaar,
waking up into this temporary world of pain and
death. It should not only mean waking up into this
little, confined, outer earth awareness. It should
also simultaneously mean waking up into the
awareness of your divinity which has been
temporarily suspended in sleep. And keep up that
inner wakefulness along with your outer physical
wakefulness of the senses and the mind. Keep up
the inner wakefulness of your svarupa. That is the
great thing needful. That is what will make your
life divine. That is what will take you, day by
day, higher and higher towards the Goal Supreme.
And this you have to do for yourself, with
wisdom." - Swami Chidananda. <br>
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<div><b> A Birthday Greetings to H. H. Sri Swami
Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj ( May 3, 2021)</b></div>
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"Long Live Swamiji ", May 3, 2021, is Pujya
Swamiji's Birth Anniversary. Countless
devotees' hearts are full of love &
gratitude for Pujya Swamiji Maharaj in the
East & the West on this special day. They
are silently offering prayers for Swamiji's
good health & long life. 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.</b><br>
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<div align="left">"Life has given me exuberance, joy,
bubbling energy. Awakening of inner SELF lead me to
spread the Glories of the DIVINE. In all
situations, be rooted in the Absolute Truth, Abide
in the SELF, sing HIS Glories, hold on to Hari-Nama,
the Lord's name is the solution for all the trials
and tribulations of Life. Intensify your faith only
on one thought " I am Thine, Thou art Mine, Thy will
be done". Divine Name is a safe boat that can take
you to the other shore of fearlessness, freedom and
bliss Immortal", Have Yearning for
God-Realization. Surrender at the holy feet of your
Guru. Stick to the path guided by your Guru. Chant
the Guru Mantra with unwavering faith. Guru's Grace
is unfailing; it is ever ready to help you. I have
experienced in my life, you can too. Everflowing
Grace & Blessings of my Guru is the supreme joy
of my Life."- Swami Adhyatmananda
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<div align="left">It was always a joy for the
devotees here in the West (USA, Canada &
UK) to receive Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji
Maharaj's Satsang and blessings all these years.
In fact, their love brought Sri Swamiji amongst
their midst Year after Year for the past 25 +
years. The Organizers Team of Adhyatma Tour worked
together in the spirit of Karma Yoga and
coordinated Sri Swamiji's Satsang programs at
various centers for the benefit of many and
Adhyatma Tour unfolded beautifully each year, <b>that
was the charm of Adhyatma Tours.</b> They felt
blessed to get the opportunity to be a tiny
part (not even) of the whole in Revered Swamiji's
Mission of service to Mankind, service to known
& unknown. It is only the Grace Blessings of
God Gurudev.......People asked Pujya Swamiji the
secret of His ever Vibrant, Radiant & Joyful
nature, "Abide In the SELF", He says, “In all
conditions, I am Bliss, Bliss, Bliss
Absolute.“Adopt, Adjust & Accommodate",
"Inquire Who Am I? Know Thyself and Be Free". And
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. Guru <i>Smarna</i> is
unbroken in Swamiji's being.</div>
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<div align="left">Learning of "Jeevan Yog" from a
Yoga Acharya Sri Swami Adhyatmananda<br>
<div align="left"> Through TV episodes of <a
href="http://divyajivan.org/Jeevan%20Yoga/Index.htm">"Jeevan
Yoga" Serie</a>s by Doordarshan Girnar <br>
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OMKAR - "Omkar Sadhana is the Prana of Spiritual
Sadhana. Omkar is the best Pranayam." <br>
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"The practice of Omkar destroys Tamasik thoughts and
converts the Rajasik thoughts into Sattvik thoughts.
In long term if the people living in all four
directions on the earth start practising Omkar
regularly, the mental conflicts can be eliminated.
Selfishness will retire. Benevolence will be
originated. The whole world can become a family. The
contradiction will decrease and smooth conversation
will be possible. The wind of pure selfless life
will flow. Omkar is the highway of world peace and
welfare. Let us practice Omkar and make our life
successful" - <a moz-do-not-send="true"
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<div align="left">Highlighting the News &
Upcoming Events</div>
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<div align="left">Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad
announces.....Once again, all the regular Yoga
classes, YTTC and Reiki Seminar have been
canceled at the Ashram until further notice as
second wave of Covid-19 is furious and spreading
like a wild fire. <b>Also, the planned upcoming
Satsang programs, and scheduled Mangal Utsav,
Pujya Swamiji's birthday celebrations programs
on May 3, 2021 all are canceled.</b> Ashram's
Priest performs daily worship at all the shrines
but all the temples are closed for casual
visitors.</div>
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<div align="left">Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's
Virtual Stasang programs are going on daily
through <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://www.facebook.com/sivanandaahm/">Sivananda
Ashram Facebook page</a>. and <a
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href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCggmYvvfNWjCFQXw49J4k1g">Sivananda
Ashram Youtube Channel</a>. Visit <a
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Ashram Face Book page </a> for more details.
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Covid Seva Yajana through Ashram : The relief
efforts has been continued in the distribution of
food packages of groceries, spices , oil etc to
the needy in the underprivileged area of the town.
regularly. Thanks to Ashram's Yoga Teachers Team
for their Selfless Spirit.
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Refer to the page for the details.</a>..........also
please feel free to contact us through email <a
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sivananda_ashram@yahoo.com</a> or contact
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<div align="left"> Once again, Please note,<br>
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<li>All regular yoga classes & Reiki
Seminar have been canceled.</li>
<li>upcoming YTTC ( Yoga Teacher's Training
Course) May 11, 2021 to May 30, 2021 has
been canceled </li>
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Be safe, stay healthy and play your part in the
whole to prevent the spread of Corona Virus!</div>
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<b>What could be a better time than now to share
glimpses of the core sentiments of love &
gratitude expressed by devotees, organizers,
hosts, yoga attendees, the press reporters,
sick and ailing and more... in so many
different words ! It is overwhelming. </b><br>
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<div align="left"><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://divyajivan.org/Adhyatmananda%20Amrut%20Mahotsav%20Celebrations/Souvenir_Amrut%20Mahotsav.htm">જીત
જીત દેખું છબી તુમ્હારી</a> a treasure volume,
compiled by a devoted couple Smt. Rupa & Sri
Manish Majmundar. The book was released on September
8, 2020 on Holy Master's Birth Anniversary. It
contains the core sentiments of love &
gratitude by devotees of Pujya Swamiji Maharaj from
the East & the West. Simply Heart touching and
will be remembered for ever. There is a second
souvenir on the way soon.............with COVID Lock
down it has gotten delayed. <br>
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<div align="left">Thanks to all the Devotees from all
over India, Taiwan, USA, Canada & UK for their
contribution. <br>
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<div align="left">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........... Then, you start seeing GURU's
presence in your life at each step of the way and HE
assumes different forms for you then little i melts
away and sevak bhav emerges out from within. It is
such a wonderful experience! It is all Guru's Grace.
Jai Sivananda! Jai Chidananda! Jai ! Adhyatmananda!
- sevak<br>
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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
(Sudha) Alitt (Swamini Shrddhananda), Founder &
Director of Kula Kamal Yoga Asharam, (PA)<br>
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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 presence, guidance, and look forward to
many more such opportunities.- Sri Anil
Lal, (President of DJSS, USA)</div>
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<div align="left">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 spiritual. -
Ravi Ponanagi (PR, India Tribune, Atlanta)</div>
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<div align="left">We are fortunate and grateful to
have Swamiji in our midst & to recharge
our mind/body/spirit. - Sri Rajesh Laugani,
Toledo (OH)<br>
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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)<br>
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Shri Swamiji Maharaj shared his thoughts on the
subject of Guru Mahima. He poured his heart content
praising Gurudev Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj and Guru
Maharaj Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj. - Sri Kamalesh
Dave (Toronto )<br>
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Sri Swamiji's ecstatic kirtan at the Bhajan Satsang
was indeed a blessed experience for all. It was the
best time for devotees of the Indian Hindu Welfare
organization (IHWO) of Northampton (UK ). - Sri
Guarang Patel (UK)<br>
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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 (Founder of Happiness Yoga
Center)<br>
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Swamiji had made sure that his visits include 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! We were blessed to have him. – Nartan Shah (
San Jose)<br>
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It was indeed a joy to be a part of the most
memorable event of Jalaram Mandir Pranpratishta
Mahotsav. That day, Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji
Maharaj ignited a special spark and created a big
momentum with HIS holy presence & Kirtan.
It reminded us of the ecstatic site (that is read in
the book) of Kirtan by Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu ! -
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<div align="center">"Long Live Swamiji, We Love YOU
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<div align="center">With Love, Regards & Prayers
! Happy Birthday (May 3, 2021)!<br>
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