[Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, October 2010

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October  2010
	


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*October  2010 *



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*Durga Puja  (Navaratri) - a festival of Devi  Worship ( October 8, 
2010  to October 17,  2010)
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Devi worship is, worship of God’s glory, of God’s greatness and 
supremacy. It is adoration of the Almighty. The worship of Devi, the 
universal Mother, leads to the attainment of knowledge of the Self. 
Sakti is all. She can do anything. She can make or mar. She can mend or 
end. For the sake of the continuance of Her Divine Play here, She 
Herself, as Avidya-Maya, has veiled the Truth from you and bound you to 
this Samsara. When She is propitiated through the practice of sincere 
devotion and unconditional self-surrender, She, as Vidya-Maya, removes 
the veil and enables you to perceive the Truth.

  No one can free himself from the thralldom of mind and matter without 
Mother’s grace. The fetters of Maya are too hard to break. If you 
worship Her as the great Mother, you can very easily go beyond Prakriti 
through Her benign grace and blessings. She will remove all obstacles in 
the path, and lead you safely into the illimitable domain of eternal 
bliss, and make you absolutely free.
    -  Swami Sivananda << More>> <http://divyajivan.org/navaratri/index.htm>

Devi Mahatamya - 
<http://www.divyajivan.org/navaratri/devi_mahatmya.htm>Swami 
Krishnananda "Mangal Kari Mata Bhavani" 
<http://www.divyajivan.org/realaudio/mangal_kari_mata.ram>(Audio Clip)

*Early Meditation Talks from Ponder These Truths by Sri Swami Chidananda
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*Create Opportunities*

"Radiant Divinities! Beloved sadhaks and seekers! An intelligent person 
makes use of every opportunity that God provides him or her in this 
upward ascent towards perfection. An intelligent being is ever upon the 
look out for opportunities to elevate himself, to improve himself, to 
move forward, progress and to work inwardly for an unfoldment that will 
enable him to put forth the maximum abilities, faculties and talents 
that he knows are within him."

"Because the impact of each one of us is first upon the world outside, 
and then it boomerangs and comes back on us. We have to enjoy or suffer 
what we are, for everything comes back. But the first impact is upon 
those amongst whom God has placed us. Therefore, be wise. Look out for 
opportunities. Make use of every opportunity. Create opportunities for 
self-improvement, to progress, to become a better “you,” and thus make 
the world happy that you are in it. This is the key to move towards 
perfection, slowly and steadily, day by day.  - Swami Chidananda << 
More>> <http://www.divyajivan.org/ponder_these_truths/index.htm>



*Yoga Learning through  a book , " Yoga,  A  way of  Life " by  Swami 
Adhyatmananda*

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Sheetali and Shidhkari Pranayam
The word "sheetali" means cooling in Sanskrit, it is taken from the 
original word "Sheetal" which is soothing or cold. The practice of 
sheetali breathing calms the mind, reduces the stress. It cools the body 
and mind, The blood pressure is also lowered. This pranayama is very 
effective in hyper acidity or even ulcers.

Sit in Padmasana or Cross legged position in which the body can be 
relaxed and spine is erect. Then start inhaling through mouth by rolling 
the tongue, make sure that the air passing in is cooled via tongue. 
Initially 4 seconds inhale through mouth while rolling the tongue and 
exhale for 6 seconds through both nostrils, this can be practiced for 
about 5 minutes. With practice one can increase the counts to 4:8, or 
5:10 or 6:12 seconds. << More>> 
<http://www.divyajivan.org/Yoga_Book/sheetali_Shidhkari.pdf>



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*/Updating Upcoming Program / **
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Diamond Jubilee celebration Of  Sudgurudev H. H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji 
Maharaj's Divine visit to Ahmedabad  on 1st of November 1950 
<http://divyajivan.org/upcoming_events.htm>

  Spiritual  Retreat Nov 1, 2010 - Nov 3, 2010 
<http://divyajivan.org/upcoming_events.htm>

Navaratri Utsav & Satsang ( Oct 8, 2010 - Oct 17, 2010 ) 
<http://divyajivan.org/upcoming_events.htm>

Upcoming YTTC  ( Dec 11, 2010 - Dec  30, 2010 ) 
<http://www.divyajivan.org/misc/index.htm>

Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to 
others. You can accomplish all that by joining YTTC at Sivananda Ashram, 
Ahmedabad. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of  Pujya Sri 
Swami Adhyartmanandaji, who has conducted over 650 Yoga camps in the 
East & the West. Ashram's holy atmosphere is ideal for enhancing your 
spiritual growth as well as the skill in the field of science of Yoga.
On completion of three weeks residential YTTC and successfully passing 
the test including theory and practical, the graduate will receive a 
diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University and will be able to 
teach Yogasana and pranayama to others. During your stay at the Ashram, 
you will be provided a comfortable room and yogic diet ( three meals / day).

  For more details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com 
<mailto:Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com> / # 079- 26861234

News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2010 
<http://divyajivan.org/News2010/News_sept%202010.htm>

Divya Jivan Gujarati <http://www.divyajivan.org/divya_jivan/index.htm> / 
October 2010

*Divine Inspiration *


    * We are here only to love God, adore Him, to Worship Him, with
        deep devotion and boundless love. We are part of Him. He is
      everything to us. He is our very own, We belong to Him.

    * Intense /Bhav/ alone has the power to ultimately take you beyond
      the mind. It is only when/ Bhav/ comes into your life that
      something happens: for then this /Bhav/ will take you from 
      processes to the Reality, which cannot be reached by processes.
      Your senses will perceive only the outer name and form. That's
      all. Only /Bhav/ penetrates and goes into  the heart of the matter.

    * The simple  truth is that you who come and pray for blessings and
      grace are already blessed and graced . faith in God, a desire to
      be blessed by Him-such feelings arise only in a being who is
      already grace and who has received blessings from God and His saints.

    * It is only a divine being that can experience the Divine. You have
      to reflect the nature of God. When God looks at you, He must feel
      the reflection of His divine nature in you.

- Swami Chidananda



*/Gurudevarpan//amstu! /
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