[Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, July 2011

Fri Jun 17 10:18:18 EDT 2011

July 2011

  Divya Jivan Newsletter

*July 2011 *

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*On the Subject of "/Guru Mahima/" for upcoming Guru  Purnima**( July 
15, 2011)*

"The Sadguru is Brahman Himself. He is an ocean of bliss, knowledge, and 
mercy. He is the captain of your soul. He is he fountain of joy. He 
removes all your troubles, sorrows, and obstacles. He shows you the 
right divine path.
Guru is God. A word from him is a word from God. He need not-teach 
anything. Even his presence or company is elevating, inspiring, and 
stirring, His very company is self-illumination. Living in his company 
is spiritual education.
Guru is the Moksha-dvara (door to liberation). He is the gateway to the 
transcendental Truth-Consciousness. But, it is the aspirant who has to 
enter through it. The, Guru is a help, but the actual task of practical 
Sadhana (spiritual practice) falls on the aspirant himself" <<More>> 
<http://www.divyajivan.org/gurupurnima/index.htm> - Sri Swami Sivananda
Guru Mahima 
<http://www.divyajivan.org/Adishankaracharya/articles/adhyatma/gurumahima.htm> 
(Gujarati)- Sri Swami Adhyatmananda
<http://www.divyajivan.org/sivananda/guru%20and%20disciple.htm>
<http://www.divyajivan.org/Adishankaracharya/articles/adhyatma/gurumahima.htm>
* Early Morning Meditation Talks from Ponder These Truths by Sri Swami 
Chidananda*

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The Lord's promise
  If you ponder the state of human society all over the world and take a 
look at yourself in this haven of refuge, this haven of peace, then the 
light of understanding will dawn in your intellect, and the light of a 
grateful love will arise and fill your heart towards your invisible, but 
real benefactor./Yogakshemam vahamyaham/has never been belied. All 
things may change, the world may be a different world with different 
conditions, but the Divine Word prevails, the promise goes on being 
fulfilled time after time in the lives of millions who sincerely seek 
the Divine, remember Him, think of Him constantly, make Him the centre 
of their lives, the goal of their lives. To them, amidst poverty there 
is plenty, amidst want there is the fulfilment of every want, amidst 
anxiety, insecurity, danger, there is safety, security and fearlessness.

/Yogakshemam vahamyaham/—this eternal promise is proved true in the 
lives of countless seeking souls who are given freedom from want and 
freedom of mind. But the discriminating soul will receive of this gift 
with awareness: “Now is the time when I must make the highest use of 
what has been given unto me.” Therefore, with a grateful heart, our life 
itself will be a perennial thanksgiving.

/- /Swami Chidananda << More>> 
<http://divyajivan.org/ponder_these_truths/index.htm>

*On "Health Topics" from a Book " Yoga & Health " by Swami Adhyatmananda*

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*Asthma*
  By regular exercise of Yogasana and Pranayama the constriction of the 
bronchial tubes gets very much reduced. Slowly the capacity of bronchial 
tubes increases to a great extent and one can control the attack of 
asthma to a great extent.
YOGASANAS Suryanamaskara, Matsyasana, Bhujangasana, Dhanurasana, 
Ushtrasana, ShavasanaPRANAYAMA: Ujjai, Kapalbhatti, Bhastrika, << More>> 
<http://www.divyajivan.org/yoga&health/index.htm>

*Highlighting the Seva Project, News & upcoming Event
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Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is very active in providing the services to 
the  poor and the sick in the society.  "Manav Seva,  Madhav Seva" has 
been the guiding principle for whoever has been associated and working 
at the ashram. Gurudev Sri Swami Sivannadaji Maharaj used to take the 
great pleasure in serving one and all and the tradition continues.

"*Project READ" (Rural Educational Aid Distribution):*Sivananda Ashram, 
Ahemdabad has taken up the Project READ for underprivileged & needy 
children of Rural area of Gujarat. It is an extensive program running in 
its fourth year that focuses on providing educational aid to the 
Children in the form of distributing notebooks, slate, Black board, 
chok, duster etc. << More>> <http://divyajivan.org/services.htm>

*"Project Manav Seva":* Project Manav Seva is an extensive program  that 
focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. 
Project Manav Seva has been carried out by *the/Bhagwan Shri Vishwanath 
Mahadev Seva Kendra, Sivanand Ashram, Ahmedabad/*//for about more than 
fifteen years and continues to grow by leaps and bounds in the 
advancement of current programs which address the alleviation of human 
suffering. The ultimate goal of this program is to further spiritual 
growth for both those served and those providing service while 
simultaneously making a difference in people’s lives. << More>> 
<http://divyajivan.org/services.htm>

The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only 
because of the unstinting devotion and generous financial assistance 
provided by selfless devotees of the Lord like yourselves.

Guru purnima Satsang. ( July 15, 2011)

upcoming Spiritual Retreat (Aug 14, 2011 -Aug 18, 2011) at Lonavala 
(near mumbai) for details contact Sivababda Ashram , Ahmedabad # 
079-26861234/ sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com

News & Activity Report for the Month of June

Divya Jivan ( Gujarati)/ July issue

*Wisdom Sparks*

    * A living awareness of the here-and -now presence of the great
      Master makes one a real follower of the great Master. If you are
      conscious and aware of this presence, His presence is hundredfold
      more. If you are in a state of forgetfulness with your thoughts
      elsewhere, you deprive yourself of His presence, Therefore,
      cultivate the consciousness of the permanent and perennial
      presence of the Master." He pervades all my life. He is with me
      wherever I go. In and through me He continues to live and to
      shine." - Swami Chidananda

    * "What is the nature of Guru's grace? It is beyond thought and
      word. Then how can it be said that the devotee realises his true
      Being by virtue of the Guru's grace? It is like the elephant which
      wakes up on seeing a lion in its dream. Even as the elephant wakes
      up at the mere sight of the lion, so too is it certain that the
      disciple wakes up from the sleep of ignorance to the knowledge of
      Real. It is true and certain." - Sri Ramana Maharshi

    * The Guru is the boat,  To cross this ocean of Samsara; The Guru is
      the passport , To the kingdom of Eternal bliss;The Guru is the
      ladder , To lift you to the peak of perfection.Serve your Guru
      well with Bhakti. You will obtain his grace and reach the goal of
      life. - Sri Swami Sivananda

108 Names of Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj

*/Gurudevarpan//amstu! /
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