From newsletter at divyajivan.org Tue Jan 3 07:41:37 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:41:37 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, January 2012 Message-ID: <4F02F781.50003@divyajivan.org> January 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *January 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *New Year Message - Sri Swami Sivananda***** By the command of the Indestructible Being, minutes, hours, days and nights, stand apart. By the command of the Immortal Brahman, months, years, seasons and solstices stand apart. He who knows this Indestructible Being is a liberated sage or Jivanmukta. Time rolls on. New becomes old and old becomes new again. Today is the most auspicious New Year?s day. God has given you another chance this year to enable you to strive for your salvation. Today man is. Tomorrow he is not. Therefore avail yourself of this golden opportunity, struggle hard and reach the goal of life. Make the best use of every moment of this New Year. Unfold all latent faculties. Here is a chance to begin life anew, to grow and evolve and become a superhuman or a great dynamic Yogi. May this bright New Year?s day and all the succeeding days of this year and all the future years also bring you all success, peace, prosperity and happiness. May you all tread the path of Truth and righteousness! May you enjoy the eternal bliss of the Absolute, leading a divine life, singing Lord?s name, sharing what you have with others, serving the poor and the sick with Atma Bhava and melting the mind in silent meditation in the Supreme Self.- Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * * **Cultivate Peace * "Radiant Divinities! Beloved Atman! Cultivate /santi / (peace) within your heart. Cultivate the habit of peace and serenity which is a covetable possession, that is a positive force to take you towards your supreme Goal. Cultivate /santi /in your mind and in your heart, for it is a condition prerequisite for the inward process of bringing the mind to rest upon the Eternal and the Divine. There can be no concentration for one who does not cultivate the habit of peace. The Lord poses this question in the Bhagavad Gita: ?/asantasya kutah sukham/??How can happiness come to one who is not at peace?? The Supreme Reality, Atman-Brahman, is immeasurable peace, profound, boundless, indescribable peace. The great transcendental experience of your ancestors and of the supreme mystics of all times and climes is that the Reality pervades everywhere, which means that peace fills all existence. From their transcendental experience our ancestors declared boldly that the Supreme Reality dwells in the core of your own heart. One divine Reality dwells hidden in all beings, which means that peace dwells within you permanently as the innermost center of your being.- Swami Chidananda << More>> *On "Health Topics" from a book " Yoga and Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda* *Osteoporosis *What Is Oseoporosis ? How Does the Osteoporosis Treated & Prevented? Does Practice of Flexibility exercises & Yogasana help ? Which Yogasana is recommended? Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by the loss of the normal density of bone, resulting in fragile bone. Osteoporosis leads to literally abnormally porous bone that is more compressible like a sponge, than dense like a brick. This disorder of the skeleton weakens the bone causing an increase in the risk for breaking bones (bone fracture). Here the importance of proper nutrition can't undermined. Regular practice of flexibility exercises, Yogasana and Pranayama is essential for prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis. <> *Highlighting upcoming events and news* Upcoming Jnana Yajana (Jan 11,2012- Jan 24,2012) - by Pujya Swami Haribrahmendranandaji Maharaj A special YTTC - Jan 29, 2012 - Feb 20, 2012 News & Activity Report for the Month of December 2011 Video Clip - Pujya Swamiji's discourse at AMA (Ahmedabad Managment Association) Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / November 2011 *Quotes of Swami Vivekananda Vivekananda Jayanti ( Jan 12, 2012 ) * * "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and everything shall be added unto you." This is the one great duty, this is renunciation. Live for an ideal, and leave no place in the mind for anything else. Let us put forth all our energies to acquire that which never fails--our spiritual perfection. If we have true yearning for realization, we must struggle, and through struggle growth will come. We shall make mistakes, but they may be angels unawares." * "In this external world, which is full of finite things, it is impossible to see and find the Infinite. The Infinite must be sought in that alone which is infinite, and the only thing infinite about us is that which is within us, our own soul. Neither the body, nor the mind, nor even our thoughts, nor the world we see around us, is infinite." * "Do not go for glass beads leaving the mine of diamonds. This life is a great chance. What, seekest thou the pleasures of the world? He is the fountain of all bliss. See for the highest, aim at that highest, and you shall reach the highest. * "Realize your true nature. That is all there is to do. Know yourself as you are?infinite spirit. That is practical religion. Everything else is impractical, for everything else will perish." /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *Lord Shiva Worship on auspicious Mahashivratri Festival ( Feb 20, 2012 ) by Sri Swami Sivananda***** "The formal worship consists of bathing the Lord. Lord Shiva is considered to be the Form of Light (which the Shiva Lingam represents). He is burning with the fire of austerity. He is therefore best propitiated with cool bathing. While bathing the Lingam the devotee prays: ?O Lord! I will bathe Thee with water, milk, etc. Do Thou kindly bathe me with the milk of wisdom. Do Thou kindly wash me of all my sins, so that the fire of worldliness which is scorching me may be put out once for all, so that I may be one with Thee?the One alone without a second.? "Offer this inner worship to Lord Shiva daily: ?I worship the jewel of my Self, the Shiva residing in the Lotus of my heart. I bathe Him with the water of my pure mind brought from the river of faith and devotion. I worship Him with the fragrant flowers of Samadhi?all this so that I may not be born again in this world.? Swami Sivananda<<*More*>> *Audio clips* : OM Namo Shivaya / Nirvana shatkam / Maha Mritunjaya japa. Join us in Shivratri Utsav (Feb 20,2012) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * *Four Powerful Transforming Factors* "Radiant Divinities! Beloved /sadhaks /and seekers! Today let us consider four valuable means of making your life sublime, four valuable factors that will keep your life moving towards the grand divine destiny, to fulfill which you have been endowed with this human status. ".......These four powerful forces, powerful transforming factors, can enhance your spiritual life, make it fully God-oriented, give it a push in the right direction, take you towards the Goal Supreme?the*power of the Name* which immediately links you up with the Unmanifest, the transcendental Reality;*constant remembrance of God *in the mind; */bhav/,//the right feeling,* sublime spiritual feeling in your heart; and *fourth, the right vision,* which beholds the Reality everywhere, so that you live, move and have your being in God." - Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting "Seva Projects ", Upcoming events & News* "Project READ" (Rural Educational Aid Distribution): Sivananda Ashram, Ahemdavad 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 under served Children. Last year about 75,000 notebooks, 4500 Slates & 300 Blackboards were distributed free. This year about one lakh notebooks have been planned to be distributed free through various centers of Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sang of Gujarat. Sri Arunbhai Oza and his team are doing wonderful work in coordinating, distributing and reaching where it is needed. "Project Manav Seva" is an extensive program that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. Through Ashram?s Annapurna center feeding to poor children in under privileged area of the town get carried out regularly. Free nutrition programs, including monthly distributing grains to the needy families, Medical care through Sivananda clinic and more such services have been undertaken though Ashram's Seva Projects. The ultimate goal of the Seva projects is to further spiritual growth for both those served and those providing service while simultaneously making a difference in people?s lives.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 from the East & the West. <> A special YTTC - Jan 29, 2012 - Feb 20, 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of Jan 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) /Jan - Feb 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sadhana should be as much a part of your daily life as eating, drinking and breathing. Disharmony of thought, word and deed is the cause for all troubles, miseries and quarrels in this world. Soak your life with remembrance of Lord. Dedicate your all to Him. See Him in everyone. If any one proves to be faithless to you, be faithful to him always. If you are truthful and pure in your daily life, you will inherit the Kingdom of God. 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 4789 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu Feb 2 23:11:04 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:11:04 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, February 2012 Message-ID: <4F2B5E58.1010607@divyajivan.org> February 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *February 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *Lord Shiva Worship on auspicious Mahashivratri Festival ( Feb 20, 2012 ) by Sri Swami Sivananda***** "The formal worship consists of bathing the Lord. Lord Shiva is considered to be the Form of Light (which the Shiva Lingam represents). He is burning with the fire of austerity. He is therefore best propitiated with cool bathing. While bathing the Lingam the devotee prays: ?O Lord! I will bathe Thee with water, milk, etc. Do Thou kindly bathe me with the milk of wisdom. Do Thou kindly wash me of all my sins, so that the fire of worldliness which is scorching me may be put out once for all, so that I may be one with Thee?the One alone without a second.? "Offer this inner worship to Lord Shiva daily: ?I worship the jewel of my Self, the Shiva residing in the Lotus of my heart. I bathe Him with the water of my pure mind brought from the river of faith and devotion. I worship Him with the fragrant flowers of Samadhi?all this so that I may not be born again in this world.? Swami Sivananda<<*More*>> / Join us in Shivratri Utsav (Feb 20,2012) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * *Four Powerful Transforming Factors* "Radiant Divinities! Beloved /sadhaks /and seekers! Today let us consider four valuable means of making your life sublime, four valuable factors that will keep your life moving towards the grand divine destiny, to fulfill which you have been endowed with this human status. ".......These four powerful forces, powerful transforming factors, can enhance your spiritual life, make it fully God-oriented, give it a push in the right direction, take you towards the Goal Supreme?the*power of the Name* which immediately links you up with the Unmanifest, the transcendental Reality;*constant remembrance of God *in the mind; */bhav/,//the right feeling,* sublime spiritual feeling in your heart; and *fourth, the right vision,* which beholds the Reality everywhere, so that you live, move and have your being in God." - Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting "Seva Projects ", Upcoming events & News* "Project READ" (Rural Educational Aid Distribution): Sivananda Ashram, Ahemdavad 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 under served Children. Last year about 75,000 notebooks, 4500 Slates & 300 Blackboards were distributed free. This year about one lakh notebooks have been planned to be distributed free through various centers of Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sang of Gujarat. Sri Arunbhai Oza and his team are doing wonderful work in coordinating, distributing and reaching where it is needed. "Project Manav Seva" is an extensive program that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. Through Ashram?s Annapurna center feeding to poor children in under privileged area of the town get carried out regularly. Free nutrition programs, including monthly distributing grains to the needy families, Medical care through Sivananda clinic and more such services have been undertaken though Ashram's Seva Projects. The ultimate goal of the Seva projects is to further spiritual growth for both those served and those providing service while simultaneously making a difference in people?s lives.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 from the East & the West. <> A special YTTC - Jan 29, 2012 - Feb 20, 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of Jan 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) /Jan - Feb 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sadhana should be as much a part of your daily life as eating, drinking and breathing. Disharmony of thought, word and deed is the cause for all troubles, miseries and quarrels in this world. Soak your life with remembrance of Lord. Dedicate your all to Him. See Him in everyone. If any one proves to be faithless to you, be faithful to him always. If you are truthful and pure in your daily life, you will inherit the Kingdom of God. 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 4789 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu Feb 2 23:40:11 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:40:11 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, February 2012 Message-ID: <4F2B652B.9040904@divyajivan.org> February 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *February 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *Lord Shiva Worship on auspicious Mahashivratri Festival ( Feb 20, 2012 ) by Sri Swami Sivananda***** "The formal worship consists of bathing the Lord. Lord Shiva is considered to be the Form of Light (which the Shiva Lingam represents). He is burning with the fire of austerity. He is therefore best propitiated with cool bathing. While bathing the Lingam the devotee prays: ?O Lord! I will bathe Thee with water, milk, etc. Do Thou kindly bathe me with the milk of wisdom. Do Thou kindly wash me of all my sins, so that the fire of worldliness which is scorching me may be put out once for all, so that I may be one with Thee?the One alone without a second.? "Offer this inner worship to Lord Shiva daily: ?I worship the jewel of my Self, the Shiva residing in the Lotus of my heart. I bathe Him with the water of my pure mind brought from the river of faith and devotion. I worship Him with the fragrant flowers of Samadhi?all this so that I may not be born again in this world.? Swami Sivananda<<*More*>> / Join us in Shivratri Utsav (Feb 20,2012) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * *Four Powerful Transforming Factors* "Radiant Divinities! Beloved /sadhaks /and seekers! Today let us consider four valuable means of making your life sublime, four valuable factors that will keep your life moving towards the grand divine destiny, to fulfill which you have been endowed with this human status. ".......These four powerful forces, powerful transforming factors, can enhance your spiritual life, make it fully God-oriented, give it a push in the right direction, take you towards the Goal Supreme?the*power of the Name* which immediately links you up with the Unmanifest, the transcendental Reality;*constant remembrance of God *in the mind; */bhav/,//the right feeling,* sublime spiritual feeling in your heart; and *fourth, the right vision,* which beholds the Reality everywhere, so that you live, move and have your being in God." - Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting "Seva Projects ", Upcoming events & News* "Project READ" (Rural Educational Aid Distribution): Sivananda Ashram, Ahemdavad 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 under served Children. Last year about 75,000 notebooks, 4500 Slates & 300 Blackboards were distributed free. This year about one lakh notebooks have been planned to be distributed free through various centers of Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sang of Gujarat. Sri Arunbhai Oza and his team are doing wonderful work in coordinating, distributing and reaching where it is needed. "Project Manav Seva" is an extensive program that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. Through Ashram?s Annapurna center feeding to poor children in under privileged area of the town get carried out regularly. Free nutrition programs, including monthly distributing grains to the needy families, Medical care through Sivananda clinic and more such services have been undertaken though Ashram's Seva Projects. The ultimate goal of the Seva projects is to further spiritual growth for both those served and those providing service while simultaneously making a difference in people?s lives.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 from the East & the West. <> A special YTTC - Jan 29, 2012 - Feb 20, 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of Jan 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) /Jan - Feb 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sadhana should be as much a part of your daily life as eating, drinking and breathing. Disharmony of thought, word and deed is the cause for all troubles, miseries and quarrels in this world. Soak your life with remembrance of Lord. Dedicate your all to Him. See Him in everyone. If any one proves to be faithless to you, be faithful to him always. If you are truthful and pure in your daily life, you will inherit the Kingdom of God. 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 4789 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Feb 3 00:35:22 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:35:22 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, February 2012 Message-ID: <4F2B721A.6010205@divyajivan.org> February 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *February 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *Lord Shiva Worship on auspicious Mahashivratri Festival ( Feb 20, 2012 ) by Sri Swami Sivananda***** "The formal worship consists of bathing the Lord. Lord Shiva is considered to be the Form of Light (which the Shiva Lingam represents). He is burning with the fire of austerity. He is therefore best propitiated with cool bathing. While bathing the Lingam the devotee prays: ?O Lord! I will bathe Thee with water, milk, etc. Do Thou kindly bathe me with the milk of wisdom. Do Thou kindly wash me of all my sins, so that the fire of worldliness which is scorching me may be put out once for all, so that I may be one with Thee?the One alone without a second.? "Offer this inner worship to Lord Shiva daily: ?I worship the jewel of my Self, the Shiva residing in the Lotus of my heart. I bathe Him with the water of my pure mind brought from the river of faith and devotion. I worship Him with the fragrant flowers of Samadhi?all this so that I may not be born again in this world.? Swami Sivananda<<*More*>> / Join us in Shivratri Utsav (Feb 20,2012) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * *Four Powerful Transforming Factors* "Radiant Divinities! Beloved /sadhaks /and seekers! Today let us consider four valuable means of making your life sublime, four valuable factors that will keep your life moving towards the grand divine destiny, to fulfill which you have been endowed with this human status. ".......These four powerful forces, powerful transforming factors, can enhance your spiritual life, make it fully God-oriented, give it a push in the right direction, take you towards the Goal Supreme?the*power of the Name* which immediately links you up with the Unmanifest, the transcendental Reality;*constant remembrance of God *in the mind; */bhav/,//the right feeling,* sublime spiritual feeling in your heart; and *fourth, the right vision,* which beholds the Reality everywhere, so that you live, move and have your being in God." - Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting "Seva Projects ", Upcoming events & News* "Project READ" (Rural Educational Aid Distribution): Sivananda Ashram, Ahemdavad 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 under served Children. Last year about 75,000 notebooks, 4500 Slates & 300 Blackboards were distributed free. This year about one lakh notebooks have been planned to be distributed free through various centers of Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sang of Gujarat. Sri Arunbhai Oza and his team are doing wonderful work in coordinating, distributing and reaching where it is needed. "Project Manav Seva" is an extensive program that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. Through Ashram?s Annapurna center feeding to poor children in under privileged area of the town get carried out regularly. Free nutrition programs, including monthly distributing grains to the needy families, Medical care through Sivananda clinic and more such services have been undertaken though Ashram's Seva Projects. The ultimate goal of the Seva projects is to further spiritual growth for both those served and those providing service while simultaneously making a difference in people?s lives.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 from the East & the West. <> A special YTTC - Jan 29, 2012 - Feb 20, 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of Jan 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) /Jan - Feb 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sadhana should be as much a part of your daily life as eating, drinking and breathing. Disharmony of thought, word and deed is the cause for all troubles, miseries and quarrels in this world. Soak your life with remembrance of Lord. Dedicate your all to Him. See Him in everyone. If any one proves to be faithless to you, be faithful to him always. If you are truthful and pure in your daily life, you will inherit the Kingdom of God. 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 4789 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Mar 7 01:20:23 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:20:23 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, March 2012 Message-ID: <4F56FE27.4050309@divyajivan.org> March 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *March 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *"Life Sketch of Lord Gauranga on Sri Chaitnaya Mahaprbhu Jayanti (March 8, 2012) by Swami Sivananda* "Gauranga was an embodiment of love. He lived, moved and had his being in love. His speech was full of love. He radiated love to all. His touch was a magnetism of love. He sang in love. He breathed in love. He walked in love. He showed by practice how God should be loved. He taught little by precept, but more by example. If he simply uttered one word, "You will be blessed with Bhakti", it was quite sufficient to throw a man into Samadhi and fill his heart with Prem (love). Such was Gauranga's power. When Gauranga passed along the streets and roads, his powerful Prem current influenced and overpowered thousands. They uttered irresistibly "Hari Bol! Hari Bol!" and danced in ecstasy" Lord Gauranga said, "Listen Swaroopa and Ramananda Raj! The chanting of Krishna's Name is the chief means of attaining Krishna's feet in the Kali Yuga. Sankirtan of the Name is the supreme healer in the Iron Age. Sankirtan tantamount to Vedic sacrifice. Sankirtan destroys sins and purifies the heart and creates Bhakti. Chant the name while sitting, standing, walking, eating, in bed and everywhere. The Name is omnipotent. You can repeat the Name at any place, at any time.<< More>> *"Holi"- A Spring Festival of Hope, Joy & New Life - Swami Sivananda (March 9, 2012)* "It begins about ten days before the full moon of the month Phalgun (February-March), but is usually only observed for the last three or four days, terminating with the full moon. This is the spring festival of the Hindus. In the spring season all the trees are filled with sweet-smelling flowers. They all proclaim the glory and everlasting beauty of God. They inspire you with hope, joy and a new life, and stir you on to find out the creator and the Indweller, who is hiding Himself in these forms". "Holi also means ?sacrifice?. Burn all the impurities of the mind, such as egoism, vanity and lust, through the fire of devotion and knowledge. Ignite cosmic love, mercy, generosity, selflessness, truthfulness and purity through the fire of Yogic practice. This is the real spirit of Holi. Rise from the mire of stupidity and absurdity and dive deep into the ocean of divinity. The call of Holi is to always keep ablaze the light of God-love shining in your heart. Inner illumination is the real Holi. The spring season is the manifestation of the Lord, according to the /Bhagavad Gita/. Holi is said there to be His heart." <> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *Companions Until Illumination * Radiant Divinities! The way spiritual, which leads to true peace, everlasting joy, divine perfection, illumination and liberation, commences with /sad-vichara/?right enquiry into why we are here, what we are here for, what is this thing called life? Our presence, our being and doing upon this planet earth is characterised as life?what is this life?...... There is something within you which is timeless, beginningless and endless, immortal and imperishable, deathless and indestructible, /na hanyate hanyamane sarire /(is not killed when the body is killed). ?There must be some meaning, it is not meaningless, it does not end in death, there is a hereafter.?......All sincere /sadhaks /must, therefore, be /vicharsila/,/vivekvan/,/samyami/,/sadachari /(engaged in enquiry, discrimination, be self-controlled, with right conduct). These are to be constant companions. .... Therefore think deeply, be wise, and attain perfection and liberation. Then rejoice! - Swami Chidananda........*<> * *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting News* Join us in *"Vidya Seva Yajna* " this summer - 1 lakh & 20, 000 notebooks distribution through Ashram's Project READ reaching to where it is needed the most. Contact the ashram for the details how you could be a part of this noble activity . Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at Ashram Srimad Bhagvat Katha by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Video Clips - 26th YTTC Feb 2012 - follow up News & Activity Report for the Month of Feb 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sankirtan is the Svarupa (essential nature) of God. Dhvani is Sankirtan. Sankirtan is the essence of the Vedas. Sankirtan is singing God's name with Bhava, Prem or divine feeling. There is infinite Sakti or power in the Lord's Names. /Nama/ and /Nami/ are inseparable. /Nama/ means Name (Name of God). /Nami/ means 'that which is denoted by the /Nama/ or Name'. Nama is greater than the Nami. Sankirtan removes the impurities of the mind (Mala); it steadies the mind and checks its tendency to vacillate (Vikshepa); and ultimately it tears the veil of ignorance too (Avarana), and brings the Sadhaka (aspirant) face to face with God. Sankirtan Yoga is the easiest, quickest, safest, cheapest and best way for attaining God-realization in this age. /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *"Life Sketch of Lord Gauranga on Sri Chaitnaya Mahaprbhu Jayanti (March 8, 2012) by Swami Sivananda* "Gauranga was an embodiment of love. He lived, moved and had his being in love. His speech was full of love. He radiated love to all. His touch was a magnetism of love. He sang in love. He breathed in love. He walked in love. He showed by practice how God should be loved. He taught little by precept, but more by example. If he simply uttered one word, "You will be blessed with Bhakti", it was quite sufficient to throw a man into Samadhi and fill his heart with Prem (love). Such was Gauranga's power. When Gauranga passed along the streets and roads, his powerful Prem current influenced and overpowered thousands. They uttered irresistibly "Hari Bol! Hari Bol!" and danced in ecstasy" << More>> *"Holi"- A Spring Festival of Hope, Joy & New Life - Swami Sivananda (March 9, 2012)* " This is the spring festival of the Hindus. In the spring season all the trees are filled with sweet-smelling flowers. They all proclaim the glory and everlasting beauty of God. They inspire you with hope, joy and a new life, and stir you on to find out the creator and the Indweller, who is hiding Himself in these forms". "Holi also means ?sacrifice?. Burn all the impurities of the mind, such as egoism, vanity and lust, through the fire of devotion and knowledge. Ignite cosmic love, mercy, generosity, selflessness, truthfulness and purity through the fire of Yogic practice. This is the real spirit of Holi. Rise from the mire of stupidity and absurdity and dive deep into the ocean of divinity. The call of Holi is to always keep ablaze the light of God-love shining in your heart. Inner illumination is the real Holi. The spring season is the manifestation of the Lord, according to the /Bhagavad Gita/. Holi is said there to be His heart." <> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *Companions Until Illumination * Radiant Divinities! The way spiritual, which leads to true peace, everlasting joy, divine perfection, illumination and liberation, commences with /sad-vichara/?right enquiry into why we are here, what we are here for, what is this thing called life? Our presence, our being and doing upon this planet earth is characterised as life?what is this life?...... There is something within you which is timeless, beginningless and endless, immortal and imperishable, deathless and indestructible, /na hanyate hanyamane sarire /(is not killed when the body is killed). ?There must be some meaning, it is not meaningless, it does not end in death, there is a hereafter.?......All sincere /sadhaks /must, therefore, be /vicharsila/,/vivekvan/,/samyami/,/sadachari /(engaged in enquiry, discrimination, be self-controlled, with right conduct). These are to be constant companions. .... Therefore think deeply, be wise, and attain perfection and liberation. Then rejoice! - Swami Chidananda........*<> * *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012) - for the details Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. . << More>> *Highlighting News and upcoming events * Join us in *"Vidya Seva Yajna* " this summer - 1 lakh & 20, 000 notebooks distribution through Ashram's Project READ reaching to where it is needed the most. Contact the ashram for the details how you could be a part of this noble activity . Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at Ashram News & Activity Report for the Month of Feb 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sankirtan is the Svarupa (essential nature) of God. Dhvani is Sankirtan. Sankirtan is the essence of the Vedas. Sankirtan is singing God's name with Bhava, Prem or divine feeling. There is infinite Sakti or power in the Lord's Names. /Nama/ and /Nami/ are inseparable. /Nama/ means Name (Name of God). /Nami/ means 'that which is denoted by the /Nama/ or Name'. Nama is greater than the Nami. Sankirtan removes the impurities of the mind (Mala); it steadies the mind and checks its tendency to vacillate (Vikshepa); and ultimately it tears the veil of ignorance too (Avarana), and brings the Sadhaka (aspirant) face to face with God. Sankirtan Yoga is the easiest, quickest, safest, cheapest and best way for attaining God-realization in this age. /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 97254 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Mar 7 01:38:36 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:38:36 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, March 2012 Message-ID: <4F57026C.6070905@divyajivan.org> March 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *March 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *"Life Sketch of Lord Gauranga on Sri Chaitnaya Mahaprbhu Jayanti (March 8, 2012) by Swami Sivananda* "Gauranga was an embodiment of love. He lived, moved and had his being in love. His speech was full of love. He radiated love to all. His touch was a magnetism of love. He sang in love. He breathed in love. He walked in love. He showed by practice how God should be loved. He taught little by precept, but more by example. If he simply uttered one word, "You will be blessed with Bhakti", it was quite sufficient to throw a man into Samadhi and fill his heart with Prem (love). Such was Gauranga's power. When Gauranga passed along the streets and roads, his powerful Prem current influenced and overpowered thousands. They uttered irresistibly "Hari Bol! Hari Bol!" and danced in ecstasy" Lord Gauranga said, "Listen Swaroopa and Ramananda Raj! The chanting of Krishna's Name is the chief means of attaining Krishna's feet in the Kali Yuga. Sankirtan of the Name is the supreme healer in the Iron Age. Sankirtan tantamount to Vedic sacrifice. Sankirtan destroys sins and purifies the heart and creates Bhakti. Chant the name while sitting, standing, walking, eating, in bed and everywhere. The Name is omnipotent. You can repeat the Name at any place, at any time.<< More>> *"Holi"- A Spring Festival of Hope, Joy & New Life - Swami Sivananda (March 9, 2012)* "It begins about ten days before the full moon of the month Phalgun (February-March), but is usually only observed for the last three or four days, terminating with the full moon. This is the spring festival of the Hindus. In the spring season all the trees are filled with sweet-smelling flowers. They all proclaim the glory and everlasting beauty of God. They inspire you with hope, joy and a new life, and stir you on to find out the creator and the Indweller, who is hiding Himself in these forms". "Holi also means ?sacrifice?. Burn all the impurities of the mind, such as egoism, vanity and lust, through the fire of devotion and knowledge. Ignite cosmic love, mercy, generosity, selflessness, truthfulness and purity through the fire of Yogic practice. This is the real spirit of Holi. Rise from the mire of stupidity and absurdity and dive deep into the ocean of divinity. The call of Holi is to always keep ablaze the light of God-love shining in your heart. Inner illumination is the real Holi. The spring season is the manifestation of the Lord, according to the /Bhagavad Gita/. Holi is said there to be His heart." <> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *Companions Until Illumination * Radiant Divinities! The way spiritual, which leads to true peace, everlasting joy, divine perfection, illumination and liberation, commences with /sad-vichara/?right enquiry into why we are here, what we are here for, what is this thing called life? Our presence, our being and doing upon this planet earth is characterised as life?what is this life?...... There is something within you which is timeless, beginningless and endless, immortal and imperishable, deathless and indestructible, /na hanyate hanyamane sarire /(is not killed when the body is killed). ?There must be some meaning, it is not meaningless, it does not end in death, there is a hereafter.?......All sincere /sadhaks /must, therefore, be /vicharsila/,/vivekvan/,/samyami/,/sadachari /(engaged in enquiry, discrimination, be self-controlled, with right conduct). These are to be constant companions. .... Therefore think deeply, be wise, and attain perfection and liberation. Then rejoice! - Swami Chidananda........*<> * *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting News* Join us in *"Vidya Seva Yajna* " this summer - 1 lakh & 20, 000 notebooks distribution through Ashram's Project READ reaching to where it is needed the most. Contact the ashram for the details how you could be a part of this noble activity . Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at Ashram Srimad Bhagvat Katha by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Video Clips - 26th YTTC Feb 2012 - follow up News & Activity Report for the Month of Feb 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sankirtan is the Svarupa (essential nature) of God. Dhvani is Sankirtan. Sankirtan is the essence of the Vedas. Sankirtan is singing God's name with Bhava, Prem or divine feeling. There is infinite Sakti or power in the Lord's Names. /Nama/ and /Nami/ are inseparable. /Nama/ means Name (Name of God). /Nami/ means 'that which is denoted by the /Nama/ or Name'. Nama is greater than the Nami. Sankirtan removes the impurities of the mind (Mala); it steadies the mind and checks its tendency to vacillate (Vikshepa); and ultimately it tears the veil of ignorance too (Avarana), and brings the Sadhaka (aspirant) face to face with God. Sankirtan Yoga is the easiest, quickest, safest, cheapest and best way for attaining God-realization in this age. /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** *"The Transcendental Divinity That Is Lord Rama"- Swami Sivananda Sri Ramnavmi * * April 1, 2012 * "The Name of Lord Rama is the greatest purifier of the heart. It wipes away all one's sins. Not only this, but it wipes away the sinful tendencies as well. The Name is sweeter than the sweetest of objects. It is the haven of peace. It is the very life of pure souls. It is the purifier of all purifying agencies. It quenches the consuming fire of worldly desires. It awakens the knowledge of God. It bathes the aspirant in the, ocean of divine bliss. Glory to Sri Rama and His Name!....... None but the righteous can be truly happy. None but he who has the correct sense of duty and the will for its implementation can be said to live worthily. One must be imbued with a definite conviction about the supremacy of moral principles, ethical values and spiritual ideals. These ought to guide one's day-to-day actions and serve as powerful means for the culture of the human personality. That is the purpose of life. That is the way to Self-realisation. That is the message and the mission of Lord Rama's Life on earth......- Swami Sivananda<< More>> *Audio Clips * " Sri Ramchandra Kripalu Bhajaman" "Om Namo Narayanaya" -Continuous Chanting in Diffrent Raga- Swami Adhyatmananda " Sri Vishnusahashranama" ** *Sri Hanuman Jayanti * Hanuman was the living embodiment of the power of Ram-Nam. He was an ideal selfless worker, a true Karma Yogi who worked desirelessly. He was a great devotee and an exceptional Brahmachari or celibate. He served Sri Rama with pure love and devotion, without expecting any fruit in return. He lived only to serve Sri Rama." "Hanuman ranks first amongst the heroes of the world. His heroic deeds, wonderful exploits and marvelous feats of strength and bravery cannot be adequately described.He is a Chiranjeevi. He is everywhere. He who has eyes and devotion beholds him and receives his blessing"....... Swami Sivananda << More>> Hanuman Chalisa - audio clip *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *"Surrender"* " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda.....<> - Swami Chidananda *Yoga Learning through YTTC * Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. You can still enroll. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting News* Brahmotsav of Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Bahvan & Sri Chidananda Dhyana Mandir /Sri Ashtalaxmi Darshan Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj News & Activity Report for the Month of March 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 /April 2012 *Glories of Divine Name * "Rama Nama burns ignorance, passion and sin. With knowledge or without knowledge, correctly or incorrectly, when the word "Rama" is pronounced, it showers a rain of good on the devotee. /Sri Rama Brahma Tarakam/: Sri Rama is Brahman who takes one across Samsara. Rama is one in whom yogins sport (/Ramante/) i.e., the Self within. Once you take refuge in Him, your welfare becomes His responsibility."- Swami Sivananda "Indeed the power of God?s Name is simply marvelous. It can take man to the highest and loftiest truth of world existence. The Name grants him a state of unalterable freedom, bliss & peace."- Papa Ramdas "What is it that can link us with that which is beyond thought, speech and mind, beyond the grasp of the intellect? The path of the Divine Name in this Kali Yuga is the supreme, the least complicated, the most efficacious, unfailing, simple and powerful path."- Swami Chidananda /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 14541 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** *"The Transcendental Divinity That Is Lord Rama"- Swami Sivananda Sri Ramnavmi * * April 1, 2012 * "The Name of Lord Rama is the greatest purifier of the heart. It wipes away all one's sins. Not only this, but it wipes away the sinful tendencies as well. The Name is sweeter than the sweetest of objects. It is the haven of peace. It is the very life of pure souls. It is the purifier of all purifying agencies. It quenches the consuming fire of worldly desires. It awakens the knowledge of God. It bathes the aspirant in the, ocean of divine bliss. Glory to Sri Rama and His Name!....... None but the righteous can be truly happy. None but he who has the correct sense of duty and the will for its implementation can be said to live worthily. One must be imbued with a definite conviction about the supremacy of moral principles, ethical values and spiritual ideals. These ought to guide one's day-to-day actions and serve as powerful means for the culture of the human personality. That is the purpose of life. That is the way to Self-realisation. That is the message and the mission of Lord Rama's Life on earth......- Swami Sivananda<< More>> *Audio Clips * " Sri Ramchandra Kripalu Bhajaman" "Om Namo Narayanaya" -Continuous Chanting in Diffrent Raga- Swami Adhyatmananda " Sri Vishnusahashranama" ** *Sri Hanuman Jayanti * Hanuman was the living embodiment of the power of Ram-Nam. He was an ideal selfless worker, a true Karma Yogi who worked desirelessly. He was a great devotee and an exceptional Brahmachari or celibate. He served Sri Rama with pure love and devotion, without expecting any fruit in return. He lived only to serve Sri Rama." "Hanuman ranks first amongst the heroes of the world. His heroic deeds, wonderful exploits and marvelous feats of strength and bravery cannot be adequately described.He is a Chiranjeevi. He is everywhere. He who has eyes and devotion beholds him and receives his blessing"....... Swami Sivananda << More>> Hanuman Chalisa - audio clip *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *"Surrender"* " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda.....<> - Swami Chidananda *Yoga Learning through YTTC * Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. You can still enroll. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting News* Brahmotsav of Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Bahvan & Sri Chidananda Dhyana Mandir /Sri Ashtalaxmi Darshan Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj News & Activity Report for the Month of March 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 /April 2012 *Glories of Divine Name * "Rama Nama burns ignorance, passion and sin. With knowledge or without knowledge, correctly or incorrectly, when the word "Rama" is pronounced, it showers a rain of good on the devotee. /Sri Rama Brahma Tarakam/: Sri Rama is Brahman who takes one across Samsara. Rama is one in whom yogins sport (/Ramante/) i.e., the Self within. Once you take refuge in Him, your welfare becomes His responsibility."- Swami Sivananda "Indeed the power of God?s Name is simply marvelous. It can take man to the highest and loftiest truth of world existence. The Name grants him a state of unalterable freedom, bliss & peace."- Papa Ramdas "What is it that can link us with that which is beyond thought, speech and mind, beyond the grasp of the intellect? The path of the Divine Name in this Kali Yuga is the supreme, the least complicated, the most efficacious, unfailing, simple and powerful path."- Swami Chidananda /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 14541 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** *"The Transcendental Divinity That Is Lord Rama"- Swami Sivananda Sri Ramnavmi * * April 1, 2012 * "The Name of Lord Rama is the greatest purifier of the heart. It wipes away all one's sins. Not only this, but it wipes away the sinful tendencies as well. The Name is sweeter than the sweetest of objects. It is the haven of peace. It is the very life of pure souls. It is the purifier of all purifying agencies. It quenches the consuming fire of worldly desires. It awakens the knowledge of God. It bathes the aspirant in the, ocean of divine bliss. Glory to Sri Rama and His Name!....... None but the righteous can be truly happy. None but he who has the correct sense of duty and the will for its implementation can be said to live worthily. One must be imbued with a definite conviction about the supremacy of moral principles, ethical values and spiritual ideals. These ought to guide one's day-to-day actions and serve as powerful means for the culture of the human personality. That is the purpose of life. That is the way to Self-realisation. That is the message and the mission of Lord Rama's Life on earth......- Swami Sivananda<< More>> *Audio Clips * " Sri Ramchandra Kripalu Bhajaman" "Om Namo Narayanaya" -Continuous Chanting in Diffrent Raga- Swami Adhyatmananda " Sri Vishnusahashranama" ** *Sri Hanuman Jayanti * Hanuman was the living embodiment of the power of Ram-Nam. He was an ideal selfless worker, a true Karma Yogi who worked desirelessly. He was a great devotee and an exceptional Brahmachari or celibate. He served Sri Rama with pure love and devotion, without expecting any fruit in return. He lived only to serve Sri Rama." "Hanuman ranks first amongst the heroes of the world. His heroic deeds, wonderful exploits and marvelous feats of strength and bravery cannot be adequately described.He is a Chiranjeevi. He is everywhere. He who has eyes and devotion beholds him and receives his blessing"....... Swami Sivananda << More>> Hanuman Chalisa - audio clip *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *"Surrender"* " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda.....<> - Swami Chidananda *Yoga Learning through YTTC * Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. You can still enroll. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting News* Brahmotsav of Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Bahvan & Sri Chidananda Dhyana Mandir /Sri Ashtalaxmi Darshan Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj News & Activity Report for the Month of March 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 /April 2012 *Glories of Divine Name * "Rama Nama burns ignorance, passion and sin. With knowledge or without knowledge, correctly or incorrectly, when the word "Rama" is pronounced, it showers a rain of good on the devotee. /Sri Rama Brahma Tarakam/: Sri Rama is Brahman who takes one across Samsara. Rama is one in whom yogins sport (/Ramante/) i.e., the Self within. Once you take refuge in Him, your welfare becomes His responsibility."- Swami Sivananda "Indeed the power of God?s Name is simply marvelous. It can take man to the highest and loftiest truth of world existence. The Name grants him a state of unalterable freedom, bliss & peace."- Papa Ramdas "What is it that can link us with that which is beyond thought, speech and mind, beyond the grasp of the intellect? The path of the Divine Name in this Kali Yuga is the supreme, the least complicated, the most efficacious, unfailing, simple and powerful path."- Swami Chidananda /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 14541 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** *"The Transcendental Divinity That Is Lord Rama"- Swami Sivananda Sri Ramnavmi * * April 1, 2012 * "The Name of Lord Rama is the greatest purifier of the heart. It wipes away all one's sins. Not only this, but it wipes away the sinful tendencies as well. The Name is sweeter than the sweetest of objects. It is the haven of peace. It is the very life of pure souls. It is the purifier of all purifying agencies. It quenches the consuming fire of worldly desires. It awakens the knowledge of God. It bathes the aspirant in the, ocean of divine bliss. Glory to Sri Rama and His Name!....... None but the righteous can be truly happy. None but he who has the correct sense of duty and the will for its implementation can be said to live worthily. One must be imbued with a definite conviction about the supremacy of moral principles, ethical values and spiritual ideals. These ought to guide one's day-to-day actions and serve as powerful means for the culture of the human personality. That is the purpose of life. That is the way to Self-realisation. That is the message and the mission of Lord Rama's Life on earth......- Swami Sivananda<< More>> *Audio Clips * "Om Namo Narayanaya" -Continuous Chanting in Diffrent Raga- Swami Adhyatmananda " Sri Vishnusahashranama" ** *Sri Hanuman Jayanti * Hanuman was the living embodiment of the power of Ram-Nam. He was an ideal selfless worker, a true Karma Yogi who worked desirelessly. He was a great devotee and an exceptional Brahmachari or celibate. He served Sri Rama with pure love and devotion, without expecting any fruit in return. He lived only to serve Sri Rama." "Hanuman ranks first amongst the heroes of the world. His heroic deeds, wonderful exploits and marvelous feats of strength and bravery cannot be adequately described.He is a Chiranjeevi. He is everywhere. He who has eyes and devotion beholds him and receives his blessing"....... Swami Sivananda << More>> Hanuman Chalisa - audio clip *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *"Surrender"* " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." So, surrender and activity do not conflict with each other, but are part and parcel of a total act of spiritualising yourself completely, stepping aside and asking God to take over. If God takes over, everything is under control, everything is working perfectly. If we are there, nothing is under control?mind is not under control, senses are not under control, everything is upside down. When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes. You will only do that which is in accordance with the will of God, the teachings of God and the saints. If it is not in consonance with the will of God and the teachings of the saints, you will not do it. - Swami Chidananda<< More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. You can still enroll. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting News* Brahmotsav of Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Bahvan & Sri Chidananda Dhyana Mandir /Sri Ashtalaxmi Darshan Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj News & Activity Report for the Month of March 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 /April 2012 *Glories of Divine Name * "Rama Nama burns ignorance, passion and sin. With knowledge or without knowledge, correctly or incorrectly, when the word "Rama" is pronounced, it showers a rain of good on the devotee. /Sri Rama Brahma Tarakam/: Sri Rama is Brahman who takes one across Samsara. Rama is one in whom yogins sport (/Ramante/) i.e., the Self within. Once you take refuge in Him, your welfare becomes His responsibility."- Swami Sivananda "Indeed the power of God?s Name is simply marvelous. It can take man to the highest and loftiest truth of world existence. The Name grants him a state of unalterable freedom, bliss & peace."- Papa Ramdas "What is it that can link us with that which is beyond thought, speech and mind, beyond the grasp of the intellect? The path of the Divine Name in this Kali Yuga is the supreme, the least complicated, the most efficacious, unfailing, simple and powerful path."- Swami Chidananda /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 120054 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Mar 30 22:49:43 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:49:43 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, April 2012 Message-ID: <4F7670C7.3050900@divyajivan.org> April 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *April 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** *"The Transcendental Divinity That Is Lord Rama"- Swami Sivananda Sri Ramnavmi * * April 1, 2012 * "The Name of Lord Rama is the greatest purifier of the heart. It wipes away all one's sins. Not only this, but it wipes away the sinful tendencies as well. The Name is sweeter than the sweetest of objects. It is the haven of peace. It is the very life of pure souls. It is the purifier of all purifying agencies. It quenches the consuming fire of worldly desires. It awakens the knowledge of God. It bathes the aspirant in the, ocean of divine bliss. Glory to Sri Rama and His Name!....... None but the righteous can be truly happy. None but he who has the correct sense of duty and the will for its implementation can be said to live worthily. One must be imbued with a definite conviction about the supremacy of moral principles, ethical values and spiritual ideals. These ought to guide one's day-to-day actions and serve as powerful means for the culture of the human personality. That is the purpose of life. That is the way to Self-realisation. That is the message and the mission of Lord Rama's Life on earth......- Swami Sivananda<< More>> *Audio Clips * "Om Namo Narayanaya" -Continuous Chanting in Diffrent Raga- Swami Adhyatmananda " Sri Vishnusahashranama" ** *Sri Hanuman Jayanti ( April 6, 1012 )* Hanuman was the living embodiment of the power of Ram-Nam. He was an ideal selfless worker, a true Karma Yogi who worked desirelessly. He was a great devotee and an exceptional Brahmachari or celibate. He served Sri Rama with pure love and devotion, without expecting any fruit in return. He lived only to serve Sri Rama." "Hanuman ranks first amongst the heroes of the world. His heroic deeds, wonderful exploits and marvelous feats of strength and bravery cannot be adequately described.He is a Chiranjeevi. He is everywhere. He who has eyes and devotion beholds him and receives his blessing"....... Swami Sivananda << More>> Hanuman Chalisa - audio clip *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *"Surrender"* " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." Surrender and activity do not conflict with each other, but are part and parcel of a total act of spiritualising yourself completely, stepping aside and asking God to take over. If God takes over, everything is under control, everything is working perfectly. If we are there, nothing is under control?mind is not under control, senses are not under control, everything is upside down. When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes. You will only do that which is in accordance with the will of God, the teachings of God and the saints. If it is not in consonance with the will of God and the teachings of the saints, you will not do it." - Swami Chidananda<< More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. You can still enroll. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting News* Brahmotsav of Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Bahvan & Sri Chidananda Dhyana Mandir /Sri Ashtalaxmi Darshan Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj News & Activity Report for the Month of March 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 / *Glories of Divine Name * "Rama Nama burns ignorance, passion and sin. With knowledge or without knowledge, correctly or incorrectly, when the word "Rama" is pronounced, it showers a rain of good on the devotee. /Sri Rama Brahma Tarakam/: Sri Rama is Brahman who takes one across Samsara. Rama is one in whom yogins sport (/Ramante/) i.e., the Self within. Once you take refuge in Him, your welfare becomes His responsibility."- Swami Sivananda "Indeed the power of God?s Name is simply marvelous. It can take man to the highest and loftiest truth of world existence. The Name grants him a state of unalterable freedom, bliss & peace."- Papa Ramdas "What is it that can link us with that which is beyond thought, speech and mind, beyond the grasp of the intellect? The path of the Divine Name in this Kali Yuga is the supreme, the least complicated, the most efficacious, unfailing, simple and powerful path."- Swami Chidananda /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 14541 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ***The Worship of the Divine Mother - Swami Sivananda on the occasion of Adi Shaktipith, **Sri Asthalaxmi Brahmotsav ( April 29, 2012 ) * ** " Devi is synonymous with Sakti or the Divine Power that manifests, sustains and transforms the universe as the one unifying force of Existence. In fact, worship of Devi is not sectarian; it does not belong to any cult. By Devi or Sakti we mean the presupposition of all forms of existential power, the power of knowledge, of omniscience. These powers are the glorious attributes of God?you may call Him Vishnu or Siva or as you like. In other words, Sakti is the very possibility of the Absolute?s appearing as many, of God?s causing this universe. Sakti and Sakta are one; the Power and the one who possesses the Power cannot be separated; God and Sakti are like fire and heat of fire." "Devi-worship or Sakti-worship is therefore worship of God?s glory, of God?s greatness and supremacy. It is adoration of the Almighty" - Swami Sivananda<< More>> " Sri Yantra Worship" Utsav Triveni -Join with us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram. Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *The immanence of God* " 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." "What more can I say? 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 << More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * *Visit our"SIVA" (Sivananda Institute of Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Center. * Join any yoga group, as per your liking & ability and transform your life into YogaWay of Living . Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Yes, you can still enroll. Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad invites you to 68th birthday celebration of *Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj * in the company of learned Saints. Daily Sant Samagam, Satsang and JnanaYajna with Maha Mandleshwars have been organized from April 29, 2012- May 3, 2012. Get the details 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 . News & Activity Report for the Month of April 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / April 2012 *Pearle's of Wisdom * "A good word for a bad one is worth much but costs little. Kindness does not consist in gifts, but in gentleness and generosity." "Bear no envy. Commit no slander. Speak no falsehood. Practice no deceit. Harbor no malice.You will be ever joyful, happy and peaceful." "Sacrifice and service are your two hands. Freedom and peace are your two legs. Love and bliss are your two eyes. Truth and devotion are your two ears. Self- knowledge is your mouth. Perfection is, indeed, heart and soul." "The Sweetness of life is devotion. The fragrance of life is generosity. The pivot of life is meditation . The goal of life is Self- Realization." -Swami Sivananda *Gurudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 23020 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sat Apr 28 01:23:51 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:23:51 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, May 2012 Message-ID: <4F9B7EE7.8050108@divyajivan.org> May 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *May 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ***The Worship of the Divine Mother - Swami Sivananda on the occasion of Adi Shaktipith, **Sri Asthalaxmi Brahmotsav ( April 29, 2012 ) * ** " Devi is synonymous with Sakti or the Divine Power that manifests, sustains and transforms the universe as the one unifying force of Existence. In fact, worship of Devi is not sectarian; it does not belong to any cult. By Devi or Sakti we mean the presupposition of all forms of existential power, the power of knowledge, of omniscience. These powers are the glorious attributes of God?you may call Him Vishnu or Siva or as you like. In other words, Sakti is the very possibility of the Absolute?s appearing as many, of God?s causing this universe. Sakti and Sakta are one; the Power and the one who possesses the Power cannot be separated; God and Sakti are like fire and heat of fire." "Devi-worship or Sakti-worship is therefore worship of God?s glory, of God?s greatness and supremacy. It is adoration of the Almighty" - Swami Sivananda<< More>> " Sri Yantra Worship" Utsav Triveni -Join with us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram. Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** * The immanence of God* " 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." "What more can I say? 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 << More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * *Visit our"SIVA" (Sivananda Institute of Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Center. * Join any yoga group, as per your liking & ability and transform your life into YogaWay of Living . Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Yes, you can still enroll. Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad invites you to 68th birthday celebration of *Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj * in the company of learned Saints. Daily Sant Samagam, Satsang and JnanaYajna with Maha Mandleshwars have been organized from April 29, 2012- May 3, 2012. Get the details 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 . News & Activity Report for the Month of April 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / April 2012 *Pearle's of Wisdom * "A good word for a bad one is worth much but costs little. Kindness does not consist in gifts, but in gentleness and generosity." "Bear no envy. Commit no slander. Speak no falsehood. Practice no deceit. Harbor no malice.You will be ever joyful, happy and peaceful." "Sacrifice and service are your two hands. Freedom and peace are your two legs. Love and bliss are your two eyes. Truth and devotion are your two ears. Self- knowledge is your mouth. Perfection is, indeed, heart and soul." "The Sweetness of life is devotion. The fragrance of life is generosity. The pivot of life is meditation . 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In fact, worship of Devi is not sectarian; it does not belong to any cult. By Devi or Sakti we mean the presupposition of all forms of existential power, the power of knowledge, of omniscience. These powers are the glorious attributes of God?you may call Him Vishnu or Siva or as you like. In other words, Sakti is the very possibility of the Absolute?s appearing as many, of God?s causing this universe. Sakti and Sakta are one; the Power and the one who possesses the Power cannot be separated; God and Sakti are like fire and heat of fire." "Devi-worship or Sakti-worship is therefore worship of God?s glory, of God?s greatness and supremacy. It is adoration of the Almighty" - Swami Sivananda<< More>> " Sri Yantra Worship" Utsav Triveni -Join with us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram. Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** * The immanence of God* " 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." "What more can I say? 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 << More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * *Visit our"SIVA" (Sivananda Institute of Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Center. * Join any yoga group, as per your liking & ability and transform your life into YogaWay of Living . Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Yes, you can still enroll. Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad invites you to 68th birthday celebration of *Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj * in the company of learned Saints. Daily Sant Samagam, Satsang and JnanaYajna with Maha Mandleshwars have been organized from April 29, 2012- May 3, 2012. Get the details 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 . News & Activity Report for the Month of April 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / April 2012 *Pearle's of Wisdom * "A good word for a bad one is worth much but costs little. Kindness does not consist in gifts, but in gentleness and generosity." "Bear no envy. Commit no slander. Speak no falsehood. Practice no deceit. Harbor no malice.You will be ever joyful, happy and peaceful." "Sacrifice and service are your two hands. Freedom and peace are your two legs. Love and bliss are your two eyes. Truth and devotion are your two ears. Self- knowledge is your mouth. Perfection is, indeed, heart and soul." "The Sweetness of life is devotion. The fragrance of life is generosity. The pivot of life is meditation . The goal of life is Self- Realization." -Swami Sivananda *Gurudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 23020 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sat Apr 28 01:40:33 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:40:33 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, May 2012 Message-ID: <4F9B82D1.30202@divyajivan.org> May 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *May 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ***The Worship of the Divine Mother - Swami Sivananda on the occasion of Adi Shaktipith, **Sri Asthalaxmi Brahmotsav ( April 29, 2012 ) * ** " Devi is synonymous with Sakti or the Divine Power that manifests, sustains and transforms the universe as the one unifying force of Existence. In fact, worship of Devi is not sectarian; it does not belong to any cult. By Devi or Sakti we mean the presupposition of all forms of existential power, the power of knowledge, of omniscience. These powers are the glorious attributes of God?you may call Him Vishnu or Siva or as you like. In other words, Sakti is the very possibility of the Absolute?s appearing as many, of God?s causing this universe. Sakti and Sakta are one; the Power and the one who possesses the Power cannot be separated; God and Sakti are like fire and heat of fire." "Devi-worship or Sakti-worship is therefore worship of God?s glory, of God?s greatness and supremacy. It is adoration of the Almighty" - Swami Sivananda<< More>> " Sri Yantra Worship" Utsav Triveni -Join with us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram. Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *The immanence of God* " 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." "What more can I say? 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 << More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * *Visit our"SIVA" (Sivananda Institute of Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Center. * Join any yoga group, as per your liking & ability and transform your life into YogaWay of Living . Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Yes, you can still enroll. Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad invites you to 68th birthday celebration of*Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj* in the company of learned Saints. Daily Sant Samagam, Satsang and JnanaYajna with Maha Mandleshwars have been organized from April 29, 2012- May 3, 2012. Get the details 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 . News & Activity Report for the Month of April 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / April 2012 *Pearle's of Wisdom * "A good word for a bad one is worth much but costs little. Kindness does not consist in gifts, but in gentleness and generosity." "Bear no envy. Commit no slander. Speak no falsehood. Practice no deceit. Harbor no malice.You will be ever joyful, happy and peaceful." "Sacrifice and service are your two hands. Freedom and peace are your two legs. Love and bliss are your two eyes. Truth and devotion are your two ears. Self- knowledge is your mouth. Perfection is, indeed, heart and soul." "The Sweetness of life is devotion. The fragrance of life is generosity. The pivot of life is meditation . 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In fact, worship of Devi is not sectarian; it does not belong to any cult. By Devi or Sakti we mean the presupposition of all forms of existential power, the power of knowledge, of omniscience. These powers are the glorious attributes of God?you may call Him Vishnu or Siva or as you like. In other words, Sakti is the very possibility of the Absolute?s appearing as many, of God?s causing this universe. Sakti and Sakta are one; the Power and the one who possesses the Power cannot be separated; God and Sakti are like fire and heat of fire." "Devi-worship or Sakti-worship is therefore worship of God?s glory, of God?s greatness and supremacy. It is adoration of the Almighty" - Swami Sivananda<< More>> " Sri Yantra Worship" Utsav Triveni -Join with us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram. Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *The immanence of God* " 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." "What more can I say? 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 << More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * *Visit our"SIVA" (Sivananda Institute of Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Center. * Join any yoga group, as per your liking & ability and transform your life into YogaWay of Living . Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Yes, you can still enroll. Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad invites you to 68th birthday celebration of*Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj* in the company of learned Saints. Daily Sant Samagam, Satsang and JnanaYajna with Maha Mandleshwars have been organized from April 29, 2012- May 3, 2012. Get the details 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 . News & Activity Report for the Month of April 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / April 2012 *Pearle's of Wisdom * "A good word for a bad one is worth much but costs little. Kindness does not consist in gifts, but in gentleness and generosity." "Bear no envy. Commit no slander. Speak no falsehood. Practice no deceit. Harbor no malice.You will be ever joyful, happy and peaceful." "Sacrifice and service are your two hands. Freedom and peace are your two legs. Love and bliss are your two eyes. Truth and devotion are your two ears. Self- knowledge is your mouth. Perfection is, indeed, heart and soul." "The Sweetness of life is devotion. The fragrance of life is generosity. The pivot of life is meditation . The goal of life is Self- Realization." -Swami Sivananda *Gurudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 23020 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu May 31 22:29:58 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 21:29:58 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, June 2012 Message-ID: <4FC82926.2080202@divyajivan.org> June 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *June 2 012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** * Remembering "/Sannyasa Diksha" day / of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivananda (June 1, 2012) * * * ** "Rare it is to find a parallel to the type of life?of lofty, sublime selflessness and total, wonderful, dedicated selfless service of all God?s creatures?that Gurudev was and placed before us as an ideal. It is to this embodiment of selflessness and selfless service, this great expounder of /nishkama-karma-yoga, /who boldly declared, "Service of humanity is worship of God," that we pay our homage. May his blessings be upon us all!" "All Gurudev?s life after Self-realisation, after becoming an enlightened sage and shining as a great light of the Himalayas, was a saga of selfless service?service of the poor, service of the suffering, service of the sick, service of the distressed, service of spiritual aspirants and seekers, service of all humanity, service of the whole world. In diverse, numerous ways, his entire life was one great, continuous stream of selfless service. He had even forgotten how to think of himself; he could only think of others. He lived thinking of others: "In what way can I be of benefit, in what way can I serve?" That was Gurudev Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj till the very last days." - Swami Chidananda<< More>>. *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** Faith Hope and Charity* *" Faith, hope and charity?never let go of these. Always let them be enshrined within you?faith in the Supreme, hope for yourself and charity towards all." "Thus finish your journey and you will attain the Goal. The journey will take you to your destiny?your divine destiny, the fulfillment of which is the most important thing in life. All other things come afterward; they are secondary. In this way, understand your life, understand yourself, understand your relationship to the Maker, and understand your relationship to the rest of creation." "May you ponder these cardinal points of your life?s journey?charity towards God?s creatures, absolute hope about yourself, and absolute faith in the Being Who has brought you into being, Who has placed you among His creatures, so that you may become like Him and you can attain Him as your supreme Goal!"/- /Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad humbly announces Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Mahaaraj's Divya Tour 2012 ( Jun 19, 2012 - Sept 19, 2012) to the West. An invitation of a devotee led to an inquiry with the key organizers of the past Divya Tours of Pujya Swamiji and collecting the responses from them have made Swamiji's Divya Tour a reality. It is them, the key organizers, who has built up the Divya Tour 2012 itinerary in a Yajana spirit, in and through their busy life. Pujya Swamiji is touched by their devotion and dedication to pursue higher in life. He thanks them all, who are ready to receive Him. He welcomes them all for joining him in his mission of service to humanity and spreading the message of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is all SIVA's WILL. Please find theprogram schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. Report for the Month of May 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / May 2012 *Divine Inspiration * Selfless service can reveal to you the identity of humanity, can expand your heart and take you to the door of intuition. Therefore, do unceasing selfless service and thus purify your heart. Have a definite aim. Live with a definite purpose. Realise that life is meant for service and not for self-seeking. Build your life on the great ideal of selfless service. All other ideals will manifest in life through this ideal of selfless service. Be actively pure, helpful and self-sacrificing. Discipline the body and the mind again and again for fiery service. Discipline of the body and the mind is the first stage in practical Yoga. Nishkamya Seva is the keystone to Karma Yoga, Cultivate humility, love, truth in thought, words and deeds. Abandon pettiness, narrow outlook, selfishness, jealousy and anger. See God in every living creature and within you. Feel His presence everywhere. You will experience immense bliss, strength and indescribable joy. - Swami Sivananda G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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It is to this embodiment of selflessness and selfless service, this great expounder of /nishkama-karma-yoga, /who boldly declared, "Service of humanity is worship of God," that we pay our homage. May his blessings be upon us all!" "All Gurudev?s life after Self-realisation, after becoming an enlightened sage and shining as a great light of the Himalayas, was a saga of selfless service?service of the poor, service of the suffering, service of the sick, service of the distressed, service of spiritual aspirants and seekers, service of all humanity, service of the whole world. In diverse, numerous ways, his entire life was one great, continuous stream of selfless service. He had even forgotten how to think of himself; he could only think of others. He lived thinking of others: "In what way can I be of benefit, in what way can I serve?" That was Gurudev Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj till the very last days." - Swami Chidananda<< More>>. *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** Faith Hope and Charity* *" Faith, hope and charity?never let go of these. Always let them be enshrined within you?faith in the Supreme, hope for yourself and charity towards all." "Thus finish your journey and you will attain the Goal. The journey will take you to your destiny?your divine destiny, the fulfillment of which is the most important thing in life. All other things come afterward; they are secondary. In this way, understand your life, understand yourself, understand your relationship to the Maker, and understand your relationship to the rest of creation." "May you ponder these cardinal points of your life?s journey?charity towards God?s creatures, absolute hope about yourself, and absolute faith in the Being Who has brought you into being, Who has placed you among His creatures, so that you may become like Him and you can attain Him as your supreme Goal!"/- /Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad humbly announces Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Mahaaraj's Divya Tour 2012 ( Jun 19, 2012 - Sept 19, 2012) to the West. An invitation of a devotee led to an inquiry with the key organizers of the past Divya Tours of Pujya Swamiji and collecting the responses from them have made Swamiji's Divya Tour a reality. It is them, the key organizers, who has built up the Divya Tour 2012 itinerary in a Yajana spirit, in and through their busy life. Pujya Swamiji is touched by their devotion and dedication to pursue higher in life. He thanks them all, who are ready to receive Him. He welcomes them all for joining him in his mission of service to humanity and spreading the message of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is all SIVA's WILL. Please find theprogram schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. Report for the Month of May 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / May 2012 *Divine Inspiration * Selfless service can reveal to you the identity of humanity, can expand your heart and take you to the door of intuition. Therefore, do unceasing selfless service and thus purify your heart. Have a definite aim. Live with a definite purpose. Realise that life is meant for service and not for self-seeking. Build your life on the great ideal of selfless service. All other ideals will manifest in life through this ideal of selfless service. Be actively pure, helpful and self-sacrificing. Discipline the body and the mind again and again for fiery service. Discipline of the body and the mind is the first stage in practical Yoga. Nishkamya Seva is the keystone to Karma Yoga, Cultivate humility, love, truth in thought, words and deeds. Abandon pettiness, narrow outlook, selfishness, jealousy and anger. See God in every living creature and within you. Feel His presence everywhere. You will experience immense bliss, strength and indescribable joy. - Swami Sivananda G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 110454 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu May 31 22:47:32 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 21:47:32 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, June 2012 Message-ID: <4FC82D44.3000902@divyajivan.org> June 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *June 2 012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** * Remembering "/Sannyasa Diksha" day / of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivananda (June 1, 2012) * * * ** "Rare it is to find a parallel to the type of life?of lofty, sublime selflessness and total, wonderful, dedicated selfless service of all God?s creatures?that Gurudev was and placed before us as an ideal. It is to this embodiment of selflessness and selfless service, this great expounder of /nishkama-karma-yoga, /who boldly declared, "Service of humanity is worship of God," that we pay our homage. May his blessings be upon us all!" "All Gurudev?s life after Self-realisation, after becoming an enlightened sage and shining as a great light of the Himalayas, was a saga of selfless service?service of the poor, service of the suffering, service of the sick, service of the distressed, service of spiritual aspirants and seekers, service of all humanity, service of the whole world. In diverse, numerous ways, his entire life was one great, continuous stream of selfless service. He had even forgotten how to think of himself; he could only think of others. He lived thinking of others: "In what way can I be of benefit, in what way can I serve?" That was Gurudev Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj till the very last days." - Swami Chidananda<< More>>. *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** Faith Hope and Charity* *" Faith, hope and charity?never let go of these. Always let them be enshrined within you?faith in the Supreme, hope for yourself and charity towards all." "Thus finish your journey and you will attain the Goal. The journey will take you to your destiny?your divine destiny, the fulfillment of which is the most important thing in life. All other things come afterward; they are secondary. In this way, understand your life, understand yourself, understand your relationship to the Maker, and understand your relationship to the rest of creation." "May you ponder these cardinal points of your life?s journey?charity towards God?s creatures, absolute hope about yourself, and absolute faith in the Being Who has brought you into being, Who has placed you among His creatures, so that you may become like Him and you can attain Him as your supreme Goal!"/- /Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad humbly announces Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Mahaaraj's Divya Tour 2012 ( Jun 19, 2012 - Sept 19, 2012) to the West. An invitation of a devotee led to an inquiry with the key organizers of the past Divya Tours of Pujya Swamiji and collecting the responses from them have made Swamiji's Divya Tour a reality. It is them, the key organizers, who has built up the Divya Tour 2012 itinerary in a Yajana spirit, in and through their busy life. Pujya Swamiji is touched by their devotion and dedication to pursue higher in life. He thanks them all, who are ready to receive Him. He welcomes them all for joining him in his mission of service to humanity and spreading the message of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is all SIVA's WILL. Please find theprogram schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. Report for the Month of May 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / May 2012 *Divine Inspiration * * Selfless service can reveal to you the identity of humanity, can expand your heart and take you to the door of intuition. Therefore, do unceasing selfless service and thus purify your heart. Have a definite aim. Live with a definite purpose. Realise that life is meant for service and not for self-seeking. * Build your life on the great ideal of selfless service. All other ideals will manifest in life through this ideal of selfless service. Be actively pure, helpful and self-sacrificing. Discipline the body and the mind again and again for fiery service. Discipline of the body and the mind is the first stage in practical Yoga. * Nishkamya Seva is the keystone to Karma Yoga, Cultivate humility, love, truth in thought, words and deeds. Abandon pettiness, narrow outlook, selfishness, jealousy and anger. * See God in every living creature and within you. Feel His presence everywhere. You will experience immense bliss, strength and indescribable joy. - Swami Sivananda G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 110454 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu May 31 22:54:35 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 21:54:35 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, June 2012 Message-ID: <4FC82EEB.8030809@divyajivan.org> June 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *June 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** * Remembering "/Sannyasa Diksha" day / of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivananda (June 1, 2012) * * * ** "Rare it is to find a parallel to the type of life?of lofty, sublime selflessness and total, wonderful, dedicated selfless service of all God?s creatures?that Gurudev was and placed before us as an ideal. It is to this embodiment of selflessness and selfless service, this great expounder of /nishkama-karma-yoga, /who boldly declared, "Service of humanity is worship of God," that we pay our homage. May his blessings be upon us all!" "All Gurudev?s life after Self-realisation, after becoming an enlightened sage and shining as a great light of the Himalayas, was a saga of selfless service?service of the poor, service of the suffering, service of the sick, service of the distressed, service of spiritual aspirants and seekers, service of all humanity, service of the whole world. In diverse, numerous ways, his entire life was one great, continuous stream of selfless service. He had even forgotten how to think of himself; he could only think of others. He lived thinking of others: "In what way can I be of benefit, in what way can I serve?" That was Gurudev Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj till the very last days." - Swami Chidananda<< More>>. *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** Faith Hope and Charity* *" Faith, hope and charity?never let go of these. Always let them be enshrined within you?faith in the Supreme, hope for yourself and charity towards all." "Thus finish your journey and you will attain the Goal. The journey will take you to your destiny?your divine destiny, the fulfillment of which is the most important thing in life. All other things come afterward; they are secondary. In this way, understand your life, understand yourself, understand your relationship to the Maker, and understand your relationship to the rest of creation." "May you ponder these cardinal points of your life?s journey?charity towards God?s creatures, absolute hope about yourself, and absolute faith in the Being Who has brought you into being, Who has placed you among His creatures, so that you may become like Him and you can attain Him as your supreme Goal!"/- /Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad humbly announces Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Mahaaraj's Divya Tour 2012 ( Jun 19, 2012 - Sept 19, 2012) to the West. An invitation of a devotee led to an inquiry with the key organizers of the past Divya Tours of Pujya Swamiji and collecting the responses from them have made Swamiji's Divya Tour a reality. It is them, the key organizers, who has built up the Divya Tour 2012 itinerary in a Yajana spirit, in and through their busy life. Pujya Swamiji is touched by their devotion and dedication to pursue higher in life. He thanks them all, who are ready to receive Him. He welcomes them all for joining him in his mission of service to humanity and spreading the message of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is all SIVA's WILL. Please find theprogram schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. Report for the Month of May 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / May 2012 *Divine Inspiration * * Selfless service can reveal to you the identity of humanity, can expand your heart and take you to the door of intuition. Therefore, do unceasing selfless service and thus purify your heart. Have a definite aim. Live with a definite purpose. Realise that life is meant for service and not for self-seeking. * Build your life on the great ideal of selfless service. All other ideals will manifest in life through this ideal of selfless service. Be actively pure, helpful and self-sacrificing. Discipline the body and the mind again and again for fiery service. Discipline of the body and the mind is the first stage in practical Yoga. * Nishkamya Seva is the keystone to Karma Yoga, Cultivate humility, love, truth in thought, words and deeds. Abandon pettiness, narrow outlook, selfishness, jealousy and anger. * See God in every living creature and within you. Feel His presence everywhere. You will experience immense bliss, strength and indescribable joy. - Swami Sivananda G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 110454 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Jun 27 01:50:00 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:50:00 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, July 2012 Message-ID: <4FEA9F08.6050808@divyajivan.org> July 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *July 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *"Glories of Guru-Bhakti Yoga " by Swami Sivananda on auspicious Guru Purnima * *( July 3, 2012 ) * " Worship the Guru with the flowers of faith and devotion. Satsanga with the Guru is the first pillar in the temple of Self-realisation.Grace of God takes the form of Guru. To see the Guru is to see God. Blind is the man who has not seen the divine Master. There is but one religion, the religion of devotion and love to Guru." "Everyone who longs to transcend misery and obtain joy and happiness in life should sincerely practise Guru-Bhakti Yoga. True lasting happiness can be had by taking recourse to Guru Seva Yoga. Guru-Bhakti Yoga confers immortality, eternal bliss, freedom, perfection, perennial joy and everlasting peace."....... Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *No One Can Give You Salvation* ?No one can give salvation to any individual except that individual himself or herself.? ?You have to work for liberation from sorrow and the attainment of bliss; no one can give it to you; you obtain it by your own effort. In spite of all that has been said about Guru?s grace and divine /kripa /and miracles, nevertheless, the truth is that supreme state of blessedness is something you can give to yourself; no one else can give it to you.? ........Swami Chidananda << More>> // *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting Upcoming events * Divya Tour of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's commenced with stop over in Germany and arrival in USA in Chicago. Swamiji is a world-renowned yoga teacher. He has been teaching yoga for more than thirty years and has conducted about seven hundred Yoga & Meditation Camps. His yoga classes are always crowded as his teaching of yoga is simple and filled with many useful tips. He explains the benefits of various yoga postures and demonstrates each. It's a wonderful experience. Swamiji stresses the need for maintaining self-discipline and following a regular daily Sadhana. He stresses the Yoga way of Living to reach the Goal of Life - "The God Realization." Morning Yoga sessions & evening satsangs are getting organized all across. Please find the Program schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. for the details go to Divya Tour 2012 website News & Activity report for the Month of June 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 *Guru's Grace * * "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 G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ** * Remembering "/Sannyasa Diksha" day / of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivananda (June 1, 2012) * * * -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5060 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Satsanga with the Guru is the first pillar in the temple of Self-realisation.Grace of God takes the form of Guru. To see the Guru is to see God. Blind is the man who has not seen the divine Master. There is but one religion, the religion of devotion and love to Guru." "Everyone who longs to transcend misery and obtain joy and happiness in life should sincerely practise Guru-Bhakti Yoga. True lasting happiness can be had by taking recourse to Guru Seva Yoga. Guru-Bhakti Yoga confers immortality, eternal bliss, freedom, perfection, perennial joy and everlasting peace."....... Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *No One Can Give You Salvation* ?No one can give salvation to any individual except that individual himself or herself.? ?You have to work for liberation from sorrow and the attainment of bliss; no one can give it to you; you obtain it by your own effort. In spite of all that has been said about Guru?s grace and divine /kripa /and miracles, nevertheless, the truth is that supreme state of blessedness is something you can give to yourself; no one else can give it to you.? ........Swami Chidananda << More>> // *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting the events * Divya Tour of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's commenced with stop over in Germany and arrival in USA in Chicago, his first stop. Swamiji is a world-renowned yoga teacher. He has been teaching yoga for more than thirty years and has conducted more than 750 Yoga & Meditation Camps. His yoga classes are always crowded as his teaching of yoga is simple and filled with many useful tips. He explains the benefits of various yoga postures. Swamiji stresses the need for maintaining self-discipline and following a regular daily Sadhana. He stresses the Yoga way of Living to reach the Goal of Life - "The God Realization." Morning Yoga sessions & evening satsangs are getting organized all across. Please find the Program schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. for the details go to Divya Tour 2012 website News & Activity report for the Month of June 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 *Guru's Grace * * "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. 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Blind is the man who has not seen the divine Master. There is but one religion, the religion of devotion and love to Guru." "Everyone who longs to transcend misery and obtain joy and happiness in life should sincerely practise Guru-Bhakti Yoga. True lasting happiness can be had by taking recourse to Guru Seva Yoga. Guru-Bhakti Yoga confers immortality, eternal bliss, freedom, perfection, perennial joy and everlasting peace."....... Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** * No One Can Give You Salvation* ?No one can give salvation to any individual except that individual himself or herself.? ?You have to work for liberation from sorrow and the attainment of bliss; no one can give it to you; you obtain it by your own effort. In spite of all that has been said about Guru?s grace and divine /kripa /and miracles, nevertheless, the truth is that supreme state of blessedness is something you can give to yourself; no one else can give it to you.? ........Swami Chidananda << More>> // *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting the events * Divya Tour of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's commenced with stop over in Germany and arrival in USA in Chicago, his first stop. Swamiji stresses the need for maintaining self-discipline and following a regular daily Sadhana. He stresses the Yoga way of Living to reach the Goal of Life - "The God Realization." Swamiji is a world-renowned yoga teacher. He has been teaching yoga for more than thirty five years and has conducted more than 750 Yoga & Meditation Camps. His yoga classes are always crowded as his teaching of yoga is simple and filled with many useful tips. He explains the benefits of various yoga postures. Morning Yoga sessions & evening satsangs are getting organized all across. Please find the Program schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. for the details go to Divya Tour 2012 website News & Activity report for the Month of June 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 *Guru's Grace * * "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. 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 9505 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 8967 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sun Jul 1 23:19:59 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sun, 01 Jul 2012 22:19:59 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, July 2012 Message-ID: <4FF1135F.5000803@divyajivan.org> July 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *July 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *"Glory of Guru-Bhakti Yoga " by Swami Sivananda on auspicious Guru Purnima * *( July 3, 2012 ) * " Worship the Guru with the flowers of faith and devotion. Satsanga with the Guru is the first pillar in the temple of Self-realisation.Grace of God takes the form of Guru. To see the Guru is to see God. Blind is the man who has not seen the divine Master. There is but one religion, the religion of devotion and love to Guru." "Everyone who longs to transcend misery and obtain joy and happiness in life should sincerely practise Guru-Bhakti Yoga. True lasting happiness can be had by taking recourse to Guru Seva Yoga. Guru-Bhakti Yoga confers immortality, eternal bliss, freedom, perfection, perennial joy and everlasting peace." Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** * No One Can Give You Salvation* ?No one can give salvation to any individual except that individual himself or herself.? ?You have to work for liberation from sorrow and the attainment of bliss; no one can give it to you; you obtain it by your own effort. In spite of all that has been said about Guru?s grace and divine /kripa /and miracles, nevertheless, the truth is that supreme state of blessedness is something you can give to yourself; no one else can give it to you.? ........Swami Chidananda << More>> // *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting the events * Divya Tour of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's commenced with stop over in Germany and arrival in USA in Chicago, his first stop. Swamiji stresses the need for maintaining self-discipline and following a regular daily Sadhana. He stresses the Yoga way of Living to reach the Goal of Life - "The God Realization." Swamiji is a world-renowned yoga teacher. He has been teaching yoga for more than thirty five years and has conducted more than 750 Yoga & Meditation Camps. His yoga classes are always crowded as his teaching of yoga is simple and filled with many useful tips. He explains the benefits of various yoga postures. Morning Yoga sessions & evening satsangs are getting organized all across. Please find the Program schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. for the details go to Divya Tour 2012 website News & Activity report for the Month of June 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 *Guru's Grace * * "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. 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Blind is the man who has not seen the divine Master. There is but one religion, the religion of devotion and love to Guru." "Everyone who longs to transcend misery and obtain joy and happiness in life should sincerely practise Guru-Bhakti Yoga. True lasting happiness can be had by taking recourse to Guru Seva Yoga. Guru-Bhakti Yoga confers immortality, eternal bliss, freedom, perfection, perennial joy and everlasting peace." Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** * No One Can Give You Salvation* ?No one can give salvation to any individual except that individual himself or herself.? ?You have to work for liberation from sorrow and the attainment of bliss; no one can give it to you; you obtain it by your own effort. In spite of all that has been said about Guru?s grace and divine /kripa /and miracles, nevertheless, the truth is that supreme state of blessedness is something you can give to yourself; no one else can give it to you.? ........Swami Chidananda << More>> // *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting the events * Divya Tour of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's commenced with stop over in Germany and arrival in USA in Chicago, his first stop. Swamiji stresses the need for maintaining self-discipline and following a regular daily Sadhana. He stresses the Yoga way of Living to reach the Goal of Life - "The God Realization." Swamiji is a world-renowned yoga teacher. He has been teaching yoga for more than thirty five years and has conducted more than 750 Yoga & Meditation Camps. His yoga classes are always crowded as his teaching of yoga is simple and filled with many useful tips. He explains the benefits of various yoga postures. Morning Yoga sessions & evening satsangs are getting organized all across. Please find the Program schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. for the details go to Divya Tour 2012 website News & Activity report for the Month of June 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 *Guru's Grace * * "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. 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Blind is the man who has not seen the divine Master. There is but one religion, the religion of devotion and love to Guru." "Everyone who longs to transcend misery and obtain joy and happiness in life should sincerely practise Guru-Bhakti Yoga. True lasting happiness can be had by taking recourse to Guru Seva Yoga. Guru-Bhakti Yoga confers immortality, eternal bliss, freedom, perfection, perennial joy and everlasting peace." Swami Sivananda <> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** * No One Can Give You Salvation* ?No one can give salvation to any individual except that individual himself or herself.? ?You have to work for liberation from sorrow and the attainment of bliss; no one can give it to you; you obtain it by your own effort. In spite of all that has been said about Guru?s grace and divine /kripa /and miracles, nevertheless, the truth is that supreme state of blessedness is something you can give to yourself; no one else can give it to you.? ........Swami Chidananda <> // *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting the events * Divya Tour of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's commenced with stop over in Germany and arrival in USA in Chicago, his first stop. Swamiji stresses the need for maintaining self-discipline and following a regular daily Sadhana. He stresses the Yoga way of Living to reach the Goal of Life - "The God Realization." Swamiji is a world-renowned yoga teacher. He has been teaching yoga for more than thirty five years and has conducted more than 750 Yoga & Meditation Camps. His yoga classes are always crowded as his teaching of yoga is simple and filled with many useful tips. He explains the benefits of various yoga postures. Morning Yoga sessions & evening satsangs are getting organized all across. Please find the Program schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. for the details go to Divya Tour 2012 website News & Activity report for the Month of June 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 *Guru's Grace * * "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. 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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."- Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Temptation: *?/Kamah krodhascha lobhascha dehe tisthanti taskarah jnanaratnapaharaya tasmat jagrata jagrata/?Lust anger and greed, they are dacoits to rob and plunder the pearl of wisdom, not coming from outside to assail or invade you, but residing within your own body. Therefore, be awake, be awake,? says Sankaracharya in Vairagya Dindima." "We invite temptations; we go into that area where we are tempted. We cultivate the company of such persons who are our temptation, who are our downfall, who are the ones through whom these lower propensities assail us, by whom they are stimulated and made manifest"....... "Turn to God for help and you will receive it without fail, unfailingly. Turn to Him every day in meditation?meditation with faith, meditation with love, meditation with humility. And be on guard against these inner enemies to which you are host, inner enemies dwelling within your self, meaning you no good. This is the mystery of God and His creation, the great maya which is duratyaya (difficult to cross). Be on guard, never lay down arms, never give way. Always know that one day you have to overcome and you will overcome".- Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard */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. 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. <> *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * "It was very hectic four day program at Chicago. Pujya Swamiji's day began at 4.00/4.30am(wake up call for host and Swamiji), starting from home for morning yoga at 5.45am until 10.30pm touching down at home, traveling from one place to the next attending devotees' request for Bhiksha, home visit, evening temple satsang etc but, when it is satsang time and swamiji start speaking, He was found ever fresh and in a different realm. Every word and every sentence He speaks enters right into the heart of listeners and has a message so inspiring and energizing" -sevak To Swamiji, teaching of Bhagwad Geeta is the "Gospel of Swami Sivananda". Simple Formula of Blissful living, in His words, ?Be good, Do good, Be kind, Be compassionate, serve, love, be generous, be pure, be regular in your daily prayers and selfless service are the principle keys to live and lead blissful life.? Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour 2012 has commenced in USA from Chicago on June 28, 2012. Swamiji has completed his programs at Chicago, Madison, Detroit, Toronto, Toledo, Bloomington, Charlotte and Atlanta. His Morning Yoga, Pranamyam and Meditation sessions are popular all across USA and Canada. Evening discourses on various spiritual subjects are full of wisdom teaching and helpful tips for day to day living."Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Contact your local organizer for the details of theprogram schedule in your area and get benefited. You can find Sri Swamiji's tour related information's @ Divya Tour 2012 website News &Activity Report for the month of July 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 ***Lord Krisha's utterence - Geetamrutam * Perform action, O Arjuna, being steadfast in Yoga, abandoning attachment and balanced in success and failure! Evenness of mind is called Yoga. (2:48) Endowed with wisdom (evenness of mind), one casts off in this life both good and evil deeds; therefore, devote thyself to Yoga; Yoga is skill in action. (2:50) The world is bound by actions other than those performed for the sake of sacrifice; do thou, therefore, O son of Kunti, perform action for that sake (for sacrifice) alone, free from attachment! (3:9) Whatever thou doest, whatever thou eatest, whatever thou offerest in sacrifice, whatever HTML clipboard thou givest, whatever thou practiseth as austerity, O Arjuna, do it as an offering unto Me!(9:27) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 10453 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Krishna- Divine Incarnation, /Purna Avatara/ On auspicious Janmashtami ( Aug 9, 2012 )* ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "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."- Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Temptation: *?/Kamah krodhascha lobhascha dehe tisthanti taskarah jnanaratnapaharaya tasmat jagrata jagrata/?Lust anger and greed, they are dacoits to rob and plunder the pearl of wisdom, not coming from outside to assail or invade you, but residing within your own body. Therefore, be awake, be awake,? says Sankaracharya in Vairagya Dindima." "We invite temptations; we go into that area where we are tempted. We cultivate the company of such persons who are our temptation, who are our downfall, who are the ones through whom these lower propensities assail us, by whom they are stimulated and made manifest"....... "Turn to God for help and you will receive it without fail, unfailingly. Turn to Him every day in meditation?meditation with faith, meditation with love, meditation with humility. And be on guard against these inner enemies to which you are host, inner enemies dwelling within your self, meaning you no good. This is the mystery of God and His creation, the great maya which is duratyaya (difficult to cross). Be on guard, never lay down arms, never give way. Always know that one day you have to overcome and you will overcome".- Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard */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. 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. <> *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * "It was very hectic four day program at Chicago. Pujya Swamiji's day began at 4.00/4.30am(wake up call for host and Swamiji), starting from home for morning yoga at 5.45am until 10.30pm touching down at home, traveling from one place to the next attending devotees' request for Bhiksha, home visit, evening temple satsang etc but, when it is satsang time and swamiji start speaking, He was found ever fresh and in a different realm. Every word and every sentence He speaks enters right into the heart of listeners and has a message so inspiring and energizing" -sevak Keys to Blissful living, in His words, ?Be good, Do good, Be kind, Be compassionate, serve, love, be generous, be pure, be regular in your daily prayers and selfless service are the principle keys to live and lead blissful life.? Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour 2012 has commenced in USA from Chicago on June 28, 2012. Swamiji has completed his programs at Chicago, Madison, Detroit, Toronto, Toledo, Bloomington, Charlotte and Atlanta. His Morning Yoga, Pranamyam and Meditation sessions are popular all across USA and Canada. Evening discourses on various spiritual subjects are full of wisdom teaching and helpful tips for day to day living."Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Contact your local organizer for the details of theprogram schedule in your area and get benefited. You can find Sri Swamiji's tour related information's @ Divya Tour 2012 website News &Activity Report for the month of July 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 ***Lord Krisha's Utterance , "Geetamrutam " * Perform action, O Arjuna, being steadfast in Yoga, abandoning attachment and balanced in success and failure! Evenness of mind is called Yoga. (2:48) Acts of sacrifice, gift and austerity should not be abandoned, but should be performed; sacrifice, gift and also austerity are the purifiers of the wise.(18:5) For, verily the true nature of action (enjoined by the scriptures) should be known, also (that) of forbidden (or unlawful) action, and of inaction; hard to understand is the nature (path) of action.(4:17) Having abandoned attachment to the fruit of the action, ever content, depending on nothing, he does not do anything though engaged in activity.(4:20) The world is bound by actions other than those performed for the sake of sacrifice; do thou, therefore, O son of Kunti, perform action for that sake (for sacrifice) alone, free from attachment! (3:9) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 9505 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sun Aug 5 11:38:43 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sun, 05 Aug 2012 10:38:43 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, August 2012 Message-ID: <501E9383.4050003@divyajivan.org> August 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *August 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Krishna- Divine Incarnation, /Purna Avatara/ on auspicious Janmashtami ( Aug 9, 2012 )* ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "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."- Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Temptation: *?/Kamah krodhascha lobhascha dehe tisthanti taskarah jnanaratnapaharaya tasmat jagrata jagrata/?Lust anger and greed, they are dacoits to rob and plunder the pearl of wisdom, not coming from outside to assail or invade you, but residing within your own body. Therefore, be awake, be awake,? says Sankaracharya in Vairagya Dindima." "We invite temptations; we go into that area where we are tempted. We cultivate the company of such persons who are our temptation, who are our downfall, who are the ones through whom these lower propensities assail us, by whom they are stimulated and made manifest"....... "Turn to God for help and you will receive it without fail, unfailingly. Turn to Him every day in meditation?meditation with faith, meditation with love, meditation with humility. And be on guard against these inner enemies to which you are host, inner enemies dwelling within your self, meaning you no good. This is the mystery of God and His creation, the great maya which is duratyaya (difficult to cross). Be on guard, never lay down arms, never give way. Always know that one day you have to overcome and you will overcome".- Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard */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. 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. <> *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * "It was very hectic four day program at Chicago. Pujya Swamiji's day began at 4.00/4.30am(wake up call for host and Swamiji) starting from homeafter prayer & meditationfor morning yoga class at 5.45am until 10.30pm touching down at home, traveling from one place to the next, attending devotees' request for Bhiksha, home visit, evening temple satsang etc but, when it is satsang time and Swamiji starts speaking, HE was found ever fresh and in a different realm. Every word and every sentence HE speaks enters right into the heart of listeners and has a message so inspiring and energizing" -sevak For Individual host it is a few days of hectic schedule but For Swamiji it is everyday the same hectic schedule. He is fountain of energy. What is the secret ? HE has dedicated His life and each breath of His to the service of Humanity and to fulfill the Mission of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. HE inspires others to join in and stay in to be a part of SIVA's Mission. Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour 2012 has commenced in USA from Chicago on June 28, 2012. Swamiji has completed his programs at Chicago, Madison, Detroit, Toronto, Toledo, Bloomington, Charlotte and Atlanta. His Morning Yoga, Pranamyam and Meditation sessions are popular all across USA and Canada. Evening discourses on various spiritual subjects are full of wisdom teaching and helpful tips for day to day living."Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Contact your local organizer for the details of theprogram schedule in your area and get benefited. You can find Sri Swamiji's tour related information's @ Divya Tour 2012 website News &Activity Report for the month of July 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 ***Lord Krisha's Utterance , "Geetamrutam " * Perform action, O Arjuna, being steadfast in Yoga, abandoning attachment and balanced in success and failure! Evenness of mind is called Yoga. (2:48) Acts of sacrifice, gift and austerity should not be abandoned, but should be performed; sacrifice, gift and also austerity are the purifiers of the wise.(18:5) For, verily the true nature of action (enjoined by the scriptures) should be known, also (that) of forbidden (or unlawful) action, and of inaction; hard to understand is the nature (path) of action.(4:17) Having abandoned attachment to the fruit of the action, ever content, depending on nothing, he does not do anything though engaged in activity.(4:20) The world is bound by actions other than those performed for the sake of sacrifice; do thou, therefore, O son of Kunti, perform action for that sake (for sacrifice) alone, free from attachment! (3:9) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 9505 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sun Aug 5 11:42:58 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sun, 05 Aug 2012 10:42:58 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, August 2012 Message-ID: <501E9482.9000506@divyajivan.org> August 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *August 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Krishna- Divine Incarnation, /Purna Avatara/ on auspicious Janmashtami ( Aug 9, 2012 )* ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "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."- Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Temptation: *?/Kamah krodhascha lobhascha dehe tisthanti taskarah jnanaratnapaharaya tasmat jagrata jagrata/?Lust anger and greed, they are dacoits to rob and plunder the pearl of wisdom, not coming from outside to assail or invade you, but residing within your own body. Therefore, be awake, be awake,? says Sankaracharya in Vairagya Dindima." "We invite temptations; we go into that area where we are tempted. We cultivate the company of such persons who are our temptation, who are our downfall, who are the ones through whom these lower propensities assail us, by whom they are stimulated and made manifest"....... "Turn to God for help and you will receive it without fail, unfailingly. Turn to Him every day in meditation?meditation with faith, meditation with love, meditation with humility. And be on guard against these inner enemies to which you are host, inner enemies dwelling within your self, meaning you no good. This is the mystery of God and His creation, the great maya which is duratyaya (difficult to cross). Be on guard, never lay down arms, never give way. Always know that one day you have to overcome and you will overcome".- Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard */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. 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. <> *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * "It was very hectic four day program at Chicago. Pujya Swamiji's day began at 4.00/4.30am(wake up call for host and Swamiji) starting from homeafter prayer & meditationfor morning yoga class at 5.45am until 10.30pm touching down at home, traveling from one place to the next, attending devotees' request for Bhiksha, home visit, evening temple satsang etc but, when it is satsang time and Swamiji starts speaking, HE was found ever fresh and in a different realm. Every word and every sentence HE speaks enters right into the heart of listeners and has a message so inspiring and energizing" -sevak For Individual host it is a few days of hectic schedule but For Swamiji it is everyday the same hectic schedule. He is fountain of energy. What is the secret ? HE has dedicated His life and each breath of His to the service of Humanity and to fulfill the Mission of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. HE inspires others to join in and stay in to be a part of SIVA's Mission. Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour 2012 has commenced in USA from Chicago on June 28, 2012. Swamiji has completed his programs at Chicago, Madison, Detroit, Toronto, Toledo, Bloomington, Charlotte and Atlanta. His Morning Yoga, Pranamyam and Meditation sessions are popular all across USA and Canada. Evening discourses on various spiritual subjects are full of wisdom teaching and helpful tips for day to day living."Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Contact your local organizer for the details of theprogram schedule in your area and get benefited. You can find Sri Swamiji's tour related information's @ Divya Tour 2012 website News &Activity Report for the month of July 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 ***Lord Krisha's Utterance , "Geetamrutam " * Perform action, O Arjuna, being steadfast in Yoga, abandoning attachment and balanced in success and failure! Evenness of mind is called Yoga. (2:48) Acts of sacrifice, gift and austerity should not be abandoned, but should be performed; sacrifice, gift and also austerity are the purifiers of the wise.(18:5) For, verily the true nature of action (enjoined by the scriptures) should be known, also (that) of forbidden (or unlawful) action, and of inaction; hard to understand is the nature (path) of action.(4:17) Having abandoned attachment to the fruit of the action, ever content, depending on nothing, he does not do anything though engaged in activity.(4:20) The world is bound by actions other than those performed for the sake of sacrifice; do thou, therefore, O son of Kunti, perform action for that sake (for sacrifice) alone, free from attachment! (3:9) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 9505 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sun Aug 5 11:47:05 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sun, 05 Aug 2012 10:47:05 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, August 2012 Message-ID: <501E9579.2000006@divyajivan.org> August 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *August 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Krishna- Divine Incarnation, /Purna Avatara/ on auspicious Janmashtami ( Aug 9, 2012 )* ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "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."- Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Temptation: *?/Kamah krodhascha lobhascha dehe tisthanti taskarah jnanaratnapaharaya tasmat jagrata jagrata/?Lust anger and greed, they are dacoits to rob and plunder the pearl of wisdom, not coming from outside to assail or invade you, but residing within your own body. Therefore, be awake, be awake,? says Sankaracharya in Vairagya Dindima." "We invite temptations; we go into that area where we are tempted. We cultivate the company of such persons who are our temptation, who are our downfall, who are the ones through whom these lower propensities assail us, by whom they are stimulated and made manifest"....... "Turn to God for help and you will receive it without fail, unfailingly. Turn to Him every day in meditation?meditation with faith, meditation with love, meditation with humility. And be on guard against these inner enemies to which you are host, inner enemies dwelling within your self, meaning you no good. This is the mystery of God and His creation, the great maya which is duratyaya (difficult to cross). Be on guard, never lay down arms, never give way. Always know that one day you have to overcome and you will overcome".- Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard */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. 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. <> *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * "It was very hectic four day program at Chicago. Pujya Swamiji's day began at 4.00/4.30am(wake up call for host and Swamiji) starting from homeafter prayer & meditationfor morning yoga class at 5.45am until 10.30pm touching down at home, traveling from one place to the next, attending devotees' request for Bhiksha, home visit, evening temple satsang etc but, when it is satsang time and Swamiji starts speaking, HE was found ever fresh and in a different realm. Every word and every sentence HE speaks enters right into the heart of listeners and has a message so inspiring and energizing" -sevak For Individual host it is a few days of hectic schedule but For Swamiji it is everyday the same hectic schedule. He is fountain of energy. What is the secret ? HE has dedicated His life and each breath of His to the service of Humanity and to fulfill the Mission of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. HE inspires others to join in and stay in to be a part of SIVA's Mission. Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour 2012 has commenced in USA from Chicago on June 28, 2012. Swamiji has completed his programs at Chicago, Madison, Detroit, Toronto, Toledo, Bloomington, Charlotte and Atlanta. His Morning Yoga, Pranamyam and Meditation sessions are popular all across USA and Canada. Evening discourses on various spiritual subjects are full of wisdom teaching and helpful tips for day to day living."Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Contact your local organizer for the details of theprogram schedule in your area and get benefited. You can find Sri Swamiji's tour related information's @ Divya Tour 2012 website News &Activity Report for the month of July 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 ***Lord Krisha's Utterance , "Geetamrutam " * Perform action, O Arjuna, being steadfast in Yoga, abandoning attachment and balanced in success and failure! Evenness of mind is called Yoga. (2:48) Acts of sacrifice, gift and austerity should not be abandoned, but should be performed; sacrifice, gift and also austerity are the purifiers of the wise.(18:5) For, verily the true nature of action (enjoined by the scriptures) should be known, also (that) of forbidden (or unlawful) action, and of inaction; hard to understand is the nature (path) of action.(4:17) Having abandoned attachment to the fruit of the action, ever content, depending on nothing, he does not do anything though engaged in activity.(4:20) The world is bound by actions other than those performed for the sake of sacrifice; do thou, therefore, O son of Kunti, perform action for that sake (for sacrifice) alone, free from attachment! (3:9) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 9505 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Sep 7 00:55:50 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 06 Sep 2012 23:55:50 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, September 2012 Message-ID: <50497E56.6080306@divyajivan.org> September 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *September 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard ***Remembering Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj on 125th Birth Anniversary ( Sept 8, 2012 ) of His Holiness* ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Our Adoration and Prostration to the Lotus Feet of Most Worshipful and Revered Gurudev Sri Swami Sivnandaji Maharaj. "Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj was the Man for the Mankind. Each breath of his life he breathed to serve, love and give the best what he could give or the best he could do for the mankind. He was a Godman, filled with wonderful love in his heart. From head to toe he was oozing with divine nectar of love, love and love only. He lived all his life for the good of mankind and he became a person beloved by countless people all over the world".........<> HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Ganesha - Remover of Obstacles ( on Ganesh Chaturthi - Sept 19, 2011) *** Lord Ganesha is an embodiment of wisdom and bliss. He is the Lord of Brahmacharins. He is the foremost among Brahmacharins or celibates. He is the Lord who removes all obstacles on the path of the spiritual aspirant, and bestows upon him worldly as well as spiritual success. Hence He is called Vigna Vinayaka. His Bija Akshara (root syllable) is Gung, pronounced to rhyme with the English word "sung". He is the Lord of harmony and peace./- Swami Sivananda..... <> / Sri Ganesh Sahsranama (sanskrit txt.) / English translation *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *"The Practice of Truth" *"Truth is a divine principle, that is not only the ultimate Reality, but also the path that leads to the ultimate Reality. It is the great /sadhana /that leads to the realisation of Truth. It is also the great penance that makes this /sadhana /fruitful, that supports this /sadhana/, infills this /sadhana /with a strength which is not of this earth, which is divine. The penance of truth creates spiritual force within one?s heart. The great Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, referred to this inner spiritual force as /atma-bala /and declared unhesitatingly that it was the source of all his strength and the secret of his success in whatever he undertook. The penance of truth gave him the spiritual power to overcome all that was inauspicious and unspiritual within himself. He had attained self-conquest, and above all he had attained conquest over falsehood in any form. So much so that he was bold enough to declare his viewpoint in the words: ?Not only is it true that God is truth, but I declare that truth is God.? To adhere to truth, verily would be to attain God" - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * With the Grace and Blessings of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, ?Divya Tour 2012" of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj has concluded on Sept 1, 2012 in USA & Canada. At present, He is in UK, the last leg of His tour. His holy presence and divine satsang brought joy and peace to seeking spiritual aspirants and yoga enthusiasts in the West. Morning Yoga sessions and evening satsang were well appreciated all across the USA and Canada. Devotees accorded him warm welcome and loved him for teaching Yoga way of Life. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. News & Activity Report for the Month of August 2012 Divya Jivan / July 2012 *** "Geetamrutam " * "He who hates no single being, is friendly and compassionate, free from self-regard and vanity, the same in good and evil, patient; Contented, ever devout, subdued in soul, firm in purpose, fixed on Me in heart and mind, and who worships Me, is dear to Me." -Bhagavad Gita (12:13-14) "And I am seated in the hearts of all; from Me are memory and knowledge, as well as their absence. I am verily that which has to be known by all the /Vedas/; I am indeed the author of Vedanta, and the knower of the /Vedas /am I".(15:!5) "To those men who worship Me alone , thinking of no other, who are devout, I provide gain and security."Bhagavad Gita (9 :22) "Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice to Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole Self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Lord, thou shalt verily come to Me".( 9:34) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard ***Remembering Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj on 125th Birth Anniversary ( Sept 8, 2012 ) of His Holiness* ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Our Adoration and Prostration to the Lotus Feet of Most Worshipful and Revered Gurudev Sri Swami Sivnandaji Maharaj. "Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj was the Man for the Mankind. Each breath of his life he breathed to serve, love and give the best what he could give or the best he could do for the mankind. He was a Godman, filled with wonderful love in his heart. From head to toe he was oozing with divine nectar of love, love and love only. He lived all his life for the good of mankind and he became a person beloved by countless people all over the world".........<> HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Ganesha - Remover of Obstacles ( on Ganesh Chaturthi - Sept 19, 2011) *** Lord Ganesha is an embodiment of wisdom and bliss. He is the Lord of Brahmacharins. He is the foremost among Brahmacharins or celibates. He is the Lord who removes all obstacles on the path of the spiritual aspirant, and bestows upon him worldly as well as spiritual success. Hence He is called Vigna Vinayaka. His Bija Akshara (root syllable) is Gung, pronounced to rhyme with the English word "sung". He is the Lord of harmony and peace./- Swami Sivananda..... <> / Sri Ganesh Sahsranama (sanskrit txt.) / English translation *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *"The Practice of Truth" *"Truth is a divine principle, that is not only the ultimate Reality, but also the path that leads to the ultimate Reality. It is the great /sadhana /that leads to the realisation of Truth. It is also the great penance that makes this /sadhana /fruitful, that supports this /sadhana/, infills this /sadhana /with a strength which is not of this earth, which is divine. The penance of truth creates spiritual force within one?s heart. The great Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, referred to this inner spiritual force as /atma-bala /and declared unhesitatingly that it was the source of all his strength and the secret of his success in whatever he undertook. The penance of truth gave him the spiritual power to overcome all that was inauspicious and unspiritual within himself. He had attained self-conquest, and above all he had attained conquest over falsehood in any form. So much so that he was bold enough to declare his viewpoint in the words: ?Not only is it true that God is truth, but I declare that truth is God.? To adhere to truth, verily would be to attain God" - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * With the Grace and Blessings of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, ?Divya Tour 2012" of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj has concluded in USA & Canada on Sept 1, 2012 . At present, Swamiji is in UK, the last leg of His tour. His holy presence and divine satsang brought joy and peace to seeking spiritual aspirants and yoga enthusiasts in the West. Morning Yoga sessions and evening satsang were well appreciated all across the USA and Canada. Devotees accorded him warm welcome and loved him for teaching Yoga way of Life. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. News & Activity Report for the Month of August 2012 Divya Jivan / July 2012 *** "Geetamrutam " * Having become the fire Vaisvanara, I abide in the body of living beings and, associated with the Prana and Apana, digest the fourfold food. "And I am seated in the hearts of all; from Me are memory and knowledge, as well as their absence. I am verily that which has to be known by all the /Vedas/; I am indeed the author of Vedanta, and the knower of the /Vedas /am I".(15:!5) "To those men who worship Me alone , thinking of no other, who are devout, I provide gain and security."Bhagavad Gita (9 :22) "Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice to Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole Self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Lord, thou shalt verily come to Me".( 9:34) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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"Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj was the Man for the Mankind. Each breath of his life he breathed to serve, love and give the best what he could give or the best he could do for the mankind. He was a Godman, filled with wonderful love in his heart. From head to toe he was oozing with divine nectar of love, love and love only. He lived all his life for the good of mankind and he became a person beloved by countless people all over the world".........<> HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Ganesha - Remover of Obstacles ( on Ganesh Chaturthi - Sept 19, 2011) *** Lord Ganesha is an embodiment of wisdom and bliss. He is the Lord of Brahmacharins. He is the foremost among Brahmacharins or celibates. He is the Lord who removes all obstacles on the path of the spiritual aspirant, and bestows upon him worldly as well as spiritual success. Hence He is called Vigna Vinayaka. His Bija Akshara (root syllable) is Gung, pronounced to rhyme with the English word "sung". He is the Lord of harmony and peace./- Swami Sivananda..... <> / Sri Ganesh Sahsranama (sanskrit txt.) / English translation *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *"The Practice of Truth" *"Truth is a divine principle, that is not only the ultimate Reality, but also the path that leads to the ultimate Reality. It is the great /sadhana /that leads to the realisation of Truth. It is also the great penance that makes this /sadhana /fruitful, that supports this /sadhana/, infills this /sadhana /with a strength which is not of this earth, which is divine. The penance of truth creates spiritual force within one?s heart. The great Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, referred to this inner spiritual force as /atma-bala /and declared unhesitatingly that it was the source of all his strength and the secret of his success in whatever he undertook. The penance of truth gave him the spiritual power to overcome all that was inauspicious and unspiritual within himself. He had attained self-conquest, and above all he had attained conquest over falsehood in any form. So much so that he was bold enough to declare his viewpoint in the words: ?Not only is it true that God is truth, but I declare that truth is God.? To adhere to truth, verily would be to attain God" - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * With the Grace and Blessings of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, ?Divya Tour 2012" of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj has concluded in USA & Canada on Sept 1, 2012 . At present, Swamiji is in UK, the last leg of His tour. His holy presence and divine satsang brought joy and peace to seeking spiritual aspirants and yoga enthusiasts in the West. Morning Yoga sessions and evening satsang were well appreciated all across the USA and Canada. Devotees accorded him warm welcome and loved him for teaching Yoga way of Life. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. News & Activity Report for the Month of August 2012 Divya Jivan / July 2012 *** "Geetamrutam " * Having become the fire Vaisvanara, I abide in the body of living beings and, associated with the Prana and Apana, digest the fourfold food. "And I am seated in the hearts of all; from Me are memory and knowledge, as well as their absence. I am verily that which has to be known by all the /Vedas/; I am indeed the author of Vedanta, and the knower of the /Vedas /am I".(15:!5) "To those men who worship Me alone , thinking of no other, who are devout, I provide gain and security."Bhagavad Gita (9 :22) "Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice to Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole Self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Lord, thou shalt verily come to Me".( 9:34) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." "This process demands a resolute will, determined effort and arduous struggle. In other words, strength and infinite power are the prime necessity. Thus it is the Divine Mother who has to operate through the aspirant. Let us now consider how?" ........Swami Sivananda<< More >> Devi Mahatamya - Swami Krishnananda Mangal Kari Bhavani" (Audio Clip) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness?all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; / that is supreme Yoga. Thus worship. God will reveal Himself in His transcendental, concealed form. Therefore, this great message, this great /sadhana /that Gurudev left for us, this inner secret of the spiritual life that he bestowed upon us as his special legacy, is that through virtue one can attain the source of all virtue, which is God. God dwells within your heart and is the source of all goodness. He is your indwelling reality, the source of your conduct and character, the source of your virtue and goodness, the source of your truth, purity and compassion, the source of the divine living of your life. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 ? Sept 23,2012) - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji?s Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal), Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show *** "Geetamrutam " * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride?these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 17218 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Oct 3 23:46:31 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 03 Oct 2012 22:46:31 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, October 2012 Message-ID: <506D0697.9000104@divyajivan.org> October 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *October 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *HTML clipboard *Navaratri - a festival of " Devi Worship " ***( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012) * ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." "This process demands a resolute will, determined effort and arduous struggle. In other words, strength and infinite power are the prime necessity. Thus it is the Divine Mother who has to operate through the aspirant. Let us now consider how?" ........Swami Sivananda<< More >> Devi Mahatamya - Swami Krishnananda Mangal Kari Bhavani" (Audio Clip) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness?all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; / that is supreme Yoga. Thus worship. God will reveal Himself in His transcendental, concealed form. Therefore, this great message, this great /sadhana /that Gurudev left for us, this inner secret of the spiritual life that he bestowed upon us as his special legacy, is that through virtue one can attain the source of all virtue, which is God. God dwells within your heart and is the source of all goodness. He is your indwelling reality, the source of your conduct and character, the source of your virtue and goodness, the source of your truth, purity and compassion, the source of the divine living of your life. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 ? Sept 23,2012) - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji?s Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal), Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show *** "Geetamrutam " * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride?these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 17218 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Tue Oct 9 10:47:16 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:47:16 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, October 2012 Message-ID: <507438F4.4060102@divyajivan.org> October 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *October 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *HTML clipboard *Navaratri - a festival of " Devi Worship " ***( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012) * ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." "This process demands a resolute will, determined effort and arduous struggle. In other words, strength and infinite power are the prime necessity. Thus it is the Divine Mother who has to operate through the aspirant. Let us now consider how?" ........Swami Sivananda<< More >> Devi Mahatamya - Swami Krishnananda Mangal Kari Bhavani" (Audio Clip) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness?all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; / that is supreme Yoga. Thus worship. God will reveal Himself in His transcendental, concealed form. Therefore, this great message, this great /sadhana /that Gurudev left for us, this inner secret of the spiritual life that he bestowed upon us as his special legacy, is that through virtue one can attain the source of all virtue, which is God. God dwells within your heart and is the source of all goodness. He is your indwelling reality, the source of your conduct and character, the source of your virtue and goodness, the source of your truth, purity and compassion, the source of the divine living of your life. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 ? Sept 23,2012) - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji?s Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal), Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show *** "Geetamrutam " * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride?these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." "This process demands a resolute will, determined effort and arduous struggle. In other words, strength and infinite power are the prime necessity. Thus it is the Divine Mother who has to operate through the aspirant. Let us now consider how?" ........Swami Sivananda<< More >> Devi Mahatamya - Swami Krishnananda Mangal Kari Bhavani" (Audio Clip) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness?all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; / that is supreme Yoga. Thus worship. God will reveal Himself in His transcendental, concealed form. Therefore, this great message, this great /sadhana /that Gurudev left for us, this inner secret of the spiritual life that he bestowed upon us as his special legacy, is that through virtue one can attain the source of all virtue, which is God. God dwells within your heart and is the source of all goodness. He is your indwelling reality, the source of your conduct and character, the source of your virtue and goodness, the source of your truth, purity and compassion, the source of the divine living of your life. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 ? Sept 23,2012) - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji?s Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal), Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show *** "Geetamrutam " * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride?these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri -A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)** * HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." "This process demands a resolute will, determined effort and arduous struggle. In other words, strength and infinite power are the prime necessity. Thus it is the Divine Mother who has to operate through the aspirant. Let us now consider how?" ........Swami Sivananda<< More >> Devi Mahatamya - Swami Krishnananda Mangal Kari Bhavani" (Audio Clip) =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; /that is supreme Yoga. Thus worship. God will reveal Himself in His transcendental, concealed form. Therefore, this great message, this great /sadhana /that Gurudev left for us, this inner secret of the spiritual life that he bestowed upon us as his special legacy, is that through virtue one can attain the source of all virtue, which is God. God dwells within your heart and is the source of all goodness. He is your indwelling reality, the source of your conduct and character, the source of your virtue and goodness, the source of your truth, purity and compassion, the source of the divine living of your life. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> ===================================================================================================================== *On Health Topics From " Yoga & Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda *"Backache"**Principle causes of Backache, Treatment & Precautions ....... Bhujangasana, Baddha-Naukasana, Kati -Utthanasana, Ushtrasana, Bharmari Pranayama & Shavasana are very helpful. Practice of Shalabhasana at the end of Bhujang?asana and practice of Dhanurasana on completion of Ushtrasana are found very beneficial for the backache. Therefore, without any type of hurry, with perfect quiet attitude & balance state of mind, practise Asanas, Bhramari as well as Omkar Pranayamas. **<> ============================================================================== HTML clipboard Concluding *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi"), its Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 *y Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by * * For Yogasana Video clips * Divya Jivan / October 2012 =============================================================== *Gitamrutam ** *Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) ************************************************************** Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org ------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Gita verse 16-01.gif Type: image/gif Size: 7089 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Gita verse 16-02.gif Type: image/gif Size: 7724 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri - A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)** * HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." - Swami Sivananda<< More >> =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; /that is supreme Yoga. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> ===================================================================================================================== *On Health Topics From " Yoga & Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda * **"Backache"**Principle causes of Backache, Treatment & Precautions ....... Bhujangasana, Baddha-Naukasana, Kati -Utthanasana, Ushtrasana, Bharmari Pranayama & Shavasana are very helpful. Practice of Shalabhasana at the end of Bhujang?asana and practice of Dhanurasana on completion of Ushtrasana are found very beneficial for the backache. Therefore, without any type of hurry, with perfect quiet attitude & balance state of mind, practise Asanas, Bhramari as well as Omkar Pranayamas. **<> ============================================================================== HTML clipboard Concluding *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi"), its Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 *Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by * * For Yogasana Video clips * Divya Jivan / October 2012 =============================================================== *Gitamrutam ** *Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) ************************************************************** Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website ------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Oct 10 23:54:47 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 22:54:47 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter October 2012 Message-ID: <50764307.5010604@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri - A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)** * HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." - Swami Sivananda<< More >> =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; /that is supreme Yoga. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> ===================================================================================================================== *On Health Topics From " Yoga & Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda * **"Backache"**Principle causes of Backache, Treatment & Precautions ....... Bhujangasana, Baddha-Naukasana, Kati -Utthanasana, Ushtrasana, Bharmari Pranayama & Shavasana are very helpful. Practice of Shalabhasana at the end of Bhujang?asana and practice of Dhanurasana on completion of Ushtrasana are found very beneficial for the backache. Therefore, without any type of hurry, with perfect quiet attitude & balance state of mind, practise Asanas, Bhramari as well as Omkar Pranayamas. **<> ============================================================================== HTML clipboard Concluding *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi"), its Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 *Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by * * For Yogasana Video clips * Divya Jivan / October 2012 =============================================================== *Gitamrutam ** *Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) ************************************************************** Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website ------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu Oct 11 00:16:59 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 23:16:59 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, October 2012 Message-ID: <5076483B.7070605@divyajivan.org> October 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *October 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *HTML clipboard *Navaratri - a festival of " Devi Worship " ***( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012) * ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." "This process demands a resolute will, determined effort and arduous struggle. In other words, strength and infinite power are the prime necessity. Thus it is the Divine Mother who has to operate through the aspirant. Let us now consider how?" ........Swami Sivananda<< More >> Devi Mahatamya - Swami Krishnananda Mangal Kari Bhavani" (Audio Clip) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness?all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; / that is supreme Yoga. Thus worship. God will reveal Himself in His transcendental, concealed form. Therefore, this great message, this great /sadhana /that Gurudev left for us, this inner secret of the spiritual life that he bestowed upon us as his special legacy, is that through virtue one can attain the source of all virtue, which is God. God dwells within your heart and is the source of all goodness. He is your indwelling reality, the source of your conduct and character, the source of your virtue and goodness, the source of your truth, purity and compassion, the source of the divine living of your life. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 ? Sept 23,2012) - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji?s Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal), Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show *** "Geetamrutam " * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride?these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." - Swami Sivananda<< More >> =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; /that is supreme Yoga. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." Swami Chidananda << More>> =========================================================================== *On Health Topics From " Yoga & Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda * **"Backache"**Principle causes of Backache, Treatment & Precautions ....... Bhujangasana, Baddha-Naukasana, Kati -Utthanasana, Ushtrasana, Bharmari Pranayama & Shavasana are very helpful. Practice of Shalabhasana at the end of Bhujang?asana and practice of Dhanurasana on completion of Ushtrasana are found very beneficial for the backache. Therefore, without any type of hurry, with perfect quiet attitude & balance state of mind, practise Asanas, Bhramari as well as Omkar Pranayamas -<> HTML clipboard Upcoming 28th Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 *) * Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. HTML clipboard For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form ================================================================================== HTML clipboard Concluding *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Sept 2012 issue of Divya Jivan , a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi" is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring.Divya Jivan /October 2012 * Upcoming Navaratri Festival details / * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012/ * For Yogasana Video clips *Ponder These Truths " by * =============================================================== *Gitamrutam ** * * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) * Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) * Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) * Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) * The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) =============================================================== Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Oct 12 01:03:08 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:03:08 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter October 2012 Message-ID: <5077A48C.4020707@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri - A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)* HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." - Swami Sivananda<< More >> =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; /that is supreme Yoga. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." Swami Chidananda << More>> =========================================================================== *On Health Topics From " Yoga & Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda * **"Backache"**Principle causes of Backache, Treatment & Precautions ....... Bhujangasana, Baddha-Naukasana, Kati -Utthanasana, Ushtrasana, Bharmari Pranayama & Shavasana are very helpful. Practice of Shalabhasana at the end of Bhujang?asana and practice of Dhanurasana on completion of Ushtrasana are found very beneficial for the backache. Therefore, without any type of hurry, with perfect quiet attitude & balance state of mind, practise Asanas, Bhramari as well as Omkar Pranayamas -<> HTML clipboard Upcoming 28th Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 *) * Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. HTML clipboard For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form ================================================================================== HTML clipboard Concluding *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Sept 2012 issue of Divya Jivan , a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi" is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring.Divya Jivan /October 2012 * Upcoming Navaratri Festival details / * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012/ * For Yogasana Video clips *Ponder These Truths " by * =============================================================== *Gitamrutam ** * * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) * Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) * Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) * Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) * The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org* * *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Oct 12 01:10:22 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:10:22 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter October 2012 Message-ID: <5077A63E.1080005@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri - A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)* HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." - Swami Sivananda<< More >> =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand.Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." Swami Chidananda << More>> =========================================================================== *On Health Topics From " Yoga & Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda * **"Backache"**Principle causes of Backache, Treatment & Precautions ....... Bhujangasana, Baddha-Naukasana, Kati -Utthanasana, Ushtrasana, Bharmari Pranayama & Shavasana are very helpful. Practice of Shalabhasana at the end of Bhujang?asana and practice of Dhanurasana on completion of Ushtrasana are found very beneficial for the backache. Therefore, without any type of hurry, with perfect quiet attitude & balance state of mind, practise Asanas, Bhramari as well as Omkar Pranayamas -<> HTML clipboard Upcoming 28th Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 *) * Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. HTML clipboard For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form ================================================================================== HTML clipboard Concluding *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Sept 2012 issue of Divya Jivan , a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi" is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring.Divya Jivan /October 2012 * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012/ *se*Upcoming Navaratri Festival details *Truths " by * =============================================================== *Gitamrutam * * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) * Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) * Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) * Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) * The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org* * *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Oct 12 01:13:29 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:13:29 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter October 2012 Message-ID: <5077A6F9.7070708@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri - A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)* HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." - Swami Sivananda<< More >> =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand.Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." Swami Chidananda << More>> =========================================================================== *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Upcoming 28th Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 *)/For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form * * Sept 2012 issue of Divya Jivan , a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi" is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring.Divya Jivan /October 2012 * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012/ *se*Upcoming Navaratri Festival details *Truths " by * =============================================================== *Gitamrutam * * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) * Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) * Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) * Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) * The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org* * *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Nov 7 19:57:35 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:57:35 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter November 2012 Message-ID: <509B037F.8090607@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! ================================================================================= *Deepavali - A festival of Light , Joy & Illumination (Nov 13, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard "The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightnings shine and much less fire. All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali. He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self. Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the eternal bliss of the soul." - Swami Sivananda < More> Deepavali - A festival of Light, Joy & Illumonation -A special page As you perform Laxmi Pujan on Dhanteras & Deepavali understand the meaning of Sri Yantra Puja- Hymns of Goddess Lakshami Sri. Ashtalaxmi Darshan, Sri Mahalaxmi Stuti and "Sri Suktam (audio clips) HTML clipboard ======================================================================= *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard "The Divine Name is like a boatman who touches both banks. He comes to this bank and he can take us across, because he goes to the other bank as well. The Name has this great advantage." "Patanjali has a /sutra /which says that perfection can be obtained through repetition of the Name. And Jagat Guru Lord Krishna says: "He who repeats My Name at the time of leaving the body attains Me. He does not return once again into this mortal world." /Abheda/,/abhedata /of /nama /and /nami /(The non-difference, identity of the Lord and His Name) has been established by the direct experience of those who have practised this path and attained perfection."- Swami Chidananda << More>> ========================================================================= *On Health Topics from a book Yoga & Health " by Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard *Flexibility Exercises* Regular practice of simple and gentle flexibility exercises will improve stamina and strength, reduce aches and pains, improve posture and body alignment , improve immune system, awaken body and energize the mind and finally leads one to evolve spiritually. ........<> Included in this chapter - demonstration & explanation of flexibility exercises, still better guide is through Yoga DVD. *oga and Health " By Swami *================================================================================ *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * Upcoming 28th Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 *)/For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form * * *Divya Jivan /November 2012 * * Satsang & Seva activities through Ashram during the Month of October 2012 *================================================================================ Gitamrutam * Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org* * *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The light of lights, the self-luminous inner light of the Self is ever shining steadily in the chamber of your heart. Sit quietly. Close your eyes. Withdraw the senses. Fix the mind on this supreme light and enjoy the real Deepavali, by attaining illumination of the soul." HTML clipboard "The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightnings shine and much less fire. All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali"- Swami Sivananda << More>> As you perform Laxmi Pujan on Dhanteras & Deepavali understand the meaning of Sri Yantra Puja- Hymns of Goddess Lakshami Sri. Ashtalaxmi Darshan, Sri Mahalaxmi Stuti and "Sri Suktam (audio clips) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda.....<> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard ***Deepavali Greetings from Swami Adhyatmananda* HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Congratulations to America, May God bless America. Because it has proved that we stand for the truth, royalty, purity and character. We are united not only as nation but our unity is of the soul. May this glorious victory of America inspire many more nations to unite, stand and struggle for the perfection, eternity and higher values of the life. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. May spiritual illumination being unto thee! God Bless You All ! Happy Diwali ! With ocean deep regards, profound love and prayers for the Universal peace. Yours in the service of Humanity, At the feet of Sri Gurudev Sevak Swami Adhyatmananda. ***Upcoming events * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *** "Geetamrutam " * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) HTML clipboard To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5060 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Fix the mind on this supreme light and enjoy the real Deepavali, by attaining illumination of the soul." HTML clipboard "The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightnings shine and much less fire. All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali"- Swami Sivananda << More>> As you perform Laxmi Pujan on Dhanteras & Deepavali understand the meaning of Sri Yantra Puja- Hymns of Goddess Lakshami Sri. Ashtalaxmi Darshan, Sri Mahalaxmi Stuti and "Sri Suktam (audio clips) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda.....<> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard ***Deepavali Greetings from Swami Adhyatmananda* HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Congratulations to America, May God bless America. Because it has proved that we stand for the truth, royalty, purity and character. We are united not only as nation but our unity is of the soul. May this glorious victory of America inspire many more nations to unite, stand and struggle for the perfection, eternity and higher values of the life. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. May spiritual illumination being unto thee! God Bless You All ! Happy Diwali ! With ocean deep regards, profound love and prayers for the Universal peace. Yours in the service of Humanity, At the feet of Sri Gurudev Sevak Swami Adhyatmananda. ***Upcoming events * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *** "Geetamrutam " * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) HTML clipboard To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5060 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 27049 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Nov 9 06:11:05 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:11:05 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter November 2012 Message-ID: <509CE4C9.4080005@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! ================================================================================= *Deepavali - A festival of Light , Joy & Illumination (Nov 13, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard "The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightnings shine and much less fire. All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali. He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self. Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the eternal bliss of the soul." - Swami Sivananda < More> Deepavali - A festival of Light, Joy & Illumonation -A special page As you perform Laxmi Pujan on Dhanteras & Deepavali understand the meaning of Sri Yantra Puja- Hymns of Goddess Lakshami Sri. Ashtalaxmi Darshan, Sri Mahalaxmi Stuti and "Sri Suktam (audio clips) HTML clipboard ======================================================================= *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea "I am doing." We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda.....<> ========================================================================= *Deepavali Wishes from **Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Congratulations to America, May God bless America. Because it has proved that we stand for the truth, royalty, purity and character. We are united not only as nation but our unity is of the soul. May this glorious victory of America inspire many more nations to unite, stand and struggle for the perfection, eternity and higher values of the life. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. May spiritual illumination being unto thee! God Bless You All ! Happy Diwali ! With ocean deep regards, profound love and prayers for the Universal peace. Yours in the service of Humanity, At the feet of Sri Gurudev Sevak Swami Adhyatmananda. ============================================================================== *oga and Health " By Swami * *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *================================================================================ Gitamrutam * * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) * To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) * Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) HTML clipboard * Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) * Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66 Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org* * *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Nov 9 06:27:35 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:27:35 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter November 2012 Message-ID: <509CE8A7.3040701@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! ================================================================================= *Deepavali - A festival of Light , Joy & Illumination (Nov 13, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard "The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightnings shine and much less fire. All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali. He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self. Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the eternal bliss of the soul." - Swami Sivananda<< More> > ========================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea "I am doing." We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== *Deepavali Wishes from **Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. May spiritual illumination being unto thee!<< More>> ========================================================================================== ***Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *========================================================================================== Gitamrutam * * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) * To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) * Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) HTML clipboard * Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) * Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66 Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org* * *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sat Nov 10 00:34:15 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2012 23:34:15 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divyajivan Newsletter November 2012 Message-ID: <509DE757.2010401@divyajivan.org> OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! ================================================================================= *Deepavali - A festival of Light , Joy & Illumination (Nov 13, 2012 ) * "The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightnings shine and much less fire. All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali. He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self. Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the eternal bliss of the soul." - Swami Sivananda<< More> > ========================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea "I am doing." We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== *Deepavali Wishes from **Swami Adhyatmananda * Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. May spiritual illumination being unto thee!<< More>> ========================================================================================== ***Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *========================================================================================== Gitamrutam * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66 *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website* ** Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org ** |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self. Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the eternal bliss of the soul." - Swami Sivananda<< More> > ========================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea "I am doing." We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== *Deepavali Wishes from **Swami Adhyatmananda * Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Congratulations to America, May God bless America. Because it has proved that we stand for the truth, royalty, purity and character. We are united not only as nation but our unity is of the soul. May this glorious victory of America inspire many more nations to unite, stand and struggle for the perfection, eternity and higher values of the life. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. May spiritual illumination being unto thee!<< More>> ========================================================================================== ***Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at"SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *========================================================================================== Gitamrutam * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66 *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website* ** Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org ** |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self. Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the eternal bliss of the soul." - Swami Sivananda<< More> > ========================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea "I am doing." We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== *Deepavali Wishes from **Swami Adhyatmananda * Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Congratulations to America, May God bless America. Because it has proved that we stand for the truth, royalty, purity and character. We are united not only as nation but our unity is of the soul. May this glorious victory of America inspire many more nations to unite, stand and struggle for the perfection, eternity and higher values of the life. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. << More>> ========================================================================================== ***Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at"SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *========================================================================================== Gitamrutam * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66 *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website* ** Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org ** |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Gita is the most beautiful and the only truly philosophical song. It contains sublime lessons on wisdom and philosophy. It is the "Song Celestial". It is the universal gospel. It contains the message of life that appeals to all, irrespective of race, creed, age or religion. The Gita contains the divine nectar. It is the wish-fulfilling gem, tree and cow. You can milk anything from it. It is a book for eternity. It is a vade-mecum for all. Peace, bliss, wisdom, Brahman, Nirvana, Param Padam and Gita are all synonymous terms." - Sri Swami Sivananda << More>> ================================================================================= *Lord Dattatreya Jayanti ( Dec 27, 2012 )* Lord Sri Dattatreya - "He was a supreme Yogi. Like Dakshinamurti, He was the adi guru, the primal World Teacher. Contemplate His life. Meditate upon Him. Feel His divine presence. Evoke in your mind the sacred memory of Sati Anasuya and Atri Maharshi, the power of chastity, and divine grace in the form of Divinity taking birth at the earnest supplication and prayer of a heart filled with devotion. The earnest prayer of a heart filled with devotion never goes unanswered or unfulfilled. This is what the advent, the avatara of Dattatreya represents or proves.-Swami Chidananda << More>>. Dattatreya Jayanti - Swami Sivananda ================================================================================= *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* "The Immanence of GOD " "If you are aware of the indwelling presence of God in all creatures, ahimsa is inevitable. If you are aware that He dwells within you, and He is satyasvarupa (essence of truth), asatya (untruth) to you is impossible and satya becomes imperative. If you are aware that He is within all creatures and within yourself, then our relationships have to be of the same quality as the indwelling presence in both us and in others---that is divine. And God is supreme purity---nitya suddha, amala, vimala, niranjana. Therefore man's relationship to all fellow beings will also become pervaded by a supreme divine quality of purity. And samyama (self-control) and brahmacharya will become automatically realised if man keeps himself in the awareness of the presence of the silent Light of God within himself and all creatures. "To be aware of this and therefore not to harm or do anything bad to any creature is a very essential part of our sadhana and spiritual life; otherwise, you will be offending God Whom you are trying to realise." "Thus 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," - Swami Chidananda <> ================================================================================= Yoga Learning from a Book "Yoga, A way of Life" from Swami Adhyatmananda OMKAR - "Omkar Sadhana is the Prana of Spiritual Sadhana.Omkar is the best Pranayam." "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. Benevo?lence 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".......- Swami Adhyatmananda<< More>> ========================================================================================== *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events* 28 th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 )through "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) You can still enroll in YTTC at Sivananda Ashram , Ahmedabad. Yoga Teacher Training Course at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabada is designed to offer you the experience of living, Yoga way of Life and to present the necessary techniques that will enable you to pass these great teachings on to others. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, 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. The program syllabus includes detailed instructions for each posture with their benefits. Also, in depth practice of different pranayama (breathing exercises), meditation, relaxation (Yoga Nidra) techniques are taught based on Patanjali Yoga philosophy. At the concluding of the program and passing the test graduate receives certificate recognized by Gujarat University. 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 hotmail.com / # 079- 26861234. If you need any help in transportation to & from the airport / train station etc, contact directly Divine Darshan of the Lord (Video Clip) Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity Report for the Month of November 2012 *========================================================================================== Gitamrutam* I am the Self, O Gudakesha, seated in the hearts of all beings! I am the beginning, the middle and also the end of all beings.( 10-20) That, the Light of all lights, is beyond darkness; it is said to be knowledge, the Knowable and the goal of knowledge, seated in the hearts of all.(13-17) Having become the fire Vaisvanara, I abide in the body of living beings and, associated with the Prana and Apana, digest the fourfold food.( 15-14) That light which residing in the sun, illumines the whole world, that which is in the moon and in the fire---know that light to be Mine.( 15-12) Christmas, Its Spiritual Meaning by Sri Swami Sivananda Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Its verses embody words of wisdom coming from the infinite ocean of knowledge, the Absolute Itself." The Gita is the most beautiful and the only truly philosophical song. It contains sublime lessons on wisdom and philosophy. It is the "Song Celestial". It is the universal gospel. It contains the message of life that appeals to all, irrespective of race, creed, age or religion. The Gita contains the divine nectar. It is the wish-fulfilling gem, tree and cow. You can milk anything from it. It is a book for eternity. It is a vade-mecum for all. Peace, bliss, wisdom, Brahman, Nirvana, Param Padam and Gita are all synonymous terms." - Sri Swami Sivananda << More>> ================================================================================= *Lord Dattatreya Jayanti ( Dec 27, 2012 )* Lord Sri Dattatreya - "He was a supreme Yogi. Like Dakshinamurti, He was the adi guru, the primal World Teacher. Contemplate His life. Meditate upon Him. Feel His divine presence. Evoke in your mind the sacred memory of Sati Anasuya and Atri Maharshi, the power of chastity, and divine grace in the form of Divinity taking birth at the earnest supplication and prayer of a heart filled with devotion. The earnest prayer of a heart filled with devotion never goes unanswered or unfulfilled. This is what the advent, the avatara of Dattatreya represents or proves.-Swami Chidananda << More>>. Dattatreya Jayanti - Swami Sivananda ================================================================================= *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* "The Immanence of GOD " "If you are aware of the indwelling presence of God in all creatures, ahimsa is inevitable. If you are aware that He dwells within you, and He is satyasvarupa (essence of truth), asatya (untruth) to you is impossible and satya becomes imperative. If you are aware that He is within all creatures and within yourself, then our relationships have to be of the same quality as the indwelling presence in both us and in others---that is divine. And God is supreme purity---nitya suddha, amala, vimala, niranjana. Therefore man's relationship to all fellow beings will also become pervaded by a supreme divine quality of purity. And samyama (self-control) and brahmacharya will become automatically realised if man keeps himself in the awareness of the presence of the silent Light of God within himself and all creatures. "To be aware of this and therefore not to harm or do anything bad to any creature is a very essential part of our sadhana and spiritual life; otherwise, you will be offending God Whom you are trying to realise." "Thus 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," - Swami Chidananda <> ================================================================================= Yoga Learning from a Book "Yoga, A way of Life" from Swami Adhyatmananda OMKAR - "Omkar Sadhana is the Prana of Spiritual Sadhana.Omkar is the best Pranayam." "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. Benevo?lence 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".......- Swami Adhyatmananda<< More>> ========================================================================================== *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events* 28 th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 )through "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) You can still enroll in YTTC at Sivananda Ashram , Ahmedabad. Yoga Teacher Training Course at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabada is designed to offer you the experience of living, Yoga way of Life and to present the necessary techniques that will enable you to pass these great teachings on to others. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, 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. The program syllabus includes detailed instructions for each posture with their benefits. Also, in depth practice of different pranayama (breathing exercises), meditation, relaxation (Yoga Nidra) techniques are taught based on Patanjali Yoga philosophy. At the concluding of the program and passing the test graduate receives certificate recognized by Gujarat University. 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 hotmail.com / # 079- 26861234. If you need any help in transportation to & from the airport / train station etc, contact directly Divine Darshan of the Lord (Video Clip) Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity Report for the Month of November 2012 *========================================================================================== Gitamrutam* I am the Self, O Gudakesha, seated in the hearts of all beings! I am the beginning, the middle and also the end of all beings.( 10-20) That, the Light of all lights, is beyond darkness; it is said to be knowledge, the Knowable and the goal of knowledge, seated in the hearts of all.(13-17) Having become the fire Vaisvanara, I abide in the body of living beings and, associated with the Prana and Apana, digest the fourfold food.( 15-14) That light which residing in the sun, illumines the whole world, that which is in the moon and in the fire---know that light to be Mine.( 15-12) Christmas, Its Spiritual Meaning by Sri Swami Sivananda Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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He who knows this Indestructible Being is a liberated sage or Jivanmukta. Time rolls on. New becomes old and old becomes new again. Today is the most auspicious New Year's day. God has given you another chance this year to enable you to strive for your salvation. Today man is. Tomorrow he is not. Therefore avail yourself of this golden opportunity, struggle hard and reach the goal of life. Make the best use of every moment of this New Year. Unfold all latent faculties. Here is a chance to begin life anew, to grow and evolve and become a superhuman or a great dynamic Yogi."- Swami Sivananda << More> > * * * * ================================================================================= *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda * Connect Yourself with God "You must keep in contact with the source of your being, be ever linked and connected with the origin from which you are. Then, day by day, your spirit will begin to unfold. It will grow, develop, progress, expand, and you will attain divine experience. You will become divine." "But when there is no connection, or you have alienated yourself from It, or forgotten It, or thought of yourself as something independent, then you are full of sorrow and anxiety, pain and suffering, misery and fear. You are full of a sense of want. Why? Because you have unwisely cut yourself off from the source of your being. The secret of a progressive and fruitful life is to be inwardly ever linked with God, linked with the Cosmic Being." "Keep that connection either through inquiry and discrimination, or through constant unbroken remembrance of God and devotion, or through meditation and continuously thinking about Brahman, or through worship-fully dedicating all activities to Him. Do it by whatever means, but by any means do it!" - Swami Chidananda <> ================================================================================= New Year 2013 Greetingsby Sri Swami Adhyatmananda Yoga Learning from a Book "Yoga, A way of Life" from Swami Adhyatmananda 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>> ** ================================================================================= *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * Divine Darshan of the Lord (Vi deo Clip) HTML clipboard "Project READ", " Project Manav Seva" , "Sivananda Jnana Nidhi" , Nutritional aid & grain distribution through " Sri Vishvanath Seva kendra & Annapuarna center" of Sivananda Ashram . Involve yourself in Seva Projects and be benefited. Sivananda Ashram 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. Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj used to take the great pleasure in serving one and all and the tradition continues. 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. News & Activity Report for the Month of December 2012 Divya Jivan /November 2012 *========================================================================================== * HTML clipboard *GitaMrutam* Whatever thou doest, whatever thou eatest, whatever thou offer-est in sacrifice, whatever thou givest, whatever thou practiseth as austerity, O Arjuna, do it as an offering unto Me! (IX:27) To those whose minds are set on Me, O Arjuna, verily I become ere long the saviour out of the ocean of the mortal Samsara! ( XII:7 ) Fix thy mind on Me only, thy intellect in Me, (then) thou shalt no doubt live in Me alone hereafter.(XII: 8) Free from pride and delusion, victorious over the evil of attachment, dwelling constantly in the Self, their desires having completely turned away, freed from the pairs of opposites known as pleasure and pain, the undeluded reach the eternal goal. (XV : 5) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(IX:22) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not.(XVIII:66) Vivekananda Jayanti (Jan 12, 2012) Gurudevarpanmastu Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto;divyadivyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5846 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sun Dec 30 23:01:34 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2012 22:01:34 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divyajivan Newsletter January 2013 Message-ID: <50E10E1E.2070703@divyajivan.org> Divyajivan Newsletter Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad January 2013 ======================= Om Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! ================================================================================= * New Year Message by Sri Swami Sivananda* "By the command of the Indestructible Being, minutes, hours, days and nights, stand apart. By the command of the Immortal Brahman, months, years, seasons and solstices stand apart. He who knows this Indestructible Being is a liberated sage or Jivanmukta. Time rolls on. New becomes old and old becomes new again. Today is the most auspicious New Year's day. God has given you another chance this year to enable you to strive for your salvation. Today man is. Tomorrow he is not. Therefore avail yourself of this golden opportunity, struggle hard and reach the goal of life. Make the best use of every moment of this New Year. Unfold all latent faculties. Here is a chance to begin life anew, to grow and evolve and become a superhuman or a great dynamic Yogi."- Swami Sivananda<< More> > ================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* Connect Yourself with God "You must keep in contact with the source of your being, be ever linked and connected with the origin from which you are. Then, day by day, your spirit will begin to unfold. It will grow, develop, progress, expand, and you will attain divine experience. You will become divine." "But when there is no connection, or you have alienated yourself from It, or forgotten It, or thought of yourself as something independent, then you are full of sorrow and anxiety, pain and suffering, misery and fear. You are full of a sense of want. Why? Because you have unwisely cut yourself off from the source of your being. The secret of a progressive and fruitful life is to be inwardly ever linked with God, linked with the Cosmic Being." "Keep that connection either through inquiry and discrimination, or through constant unbroken remembrance of God and devotion, or through meditation and continuously thinking about Brahman, or through worship-fully dedicating all activities to Him. Do it by whatever means, but by any means do it!" - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== New Year 2013 GreetingsbySri Swami Adhyatmananda Yoga Learning from a Book "Yoga, A way of Life" from Swami Adhyatmananda 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. ============================================================ . Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events Divine Darshan of the Lord (Vi deo Clip) "Project READ", " Project Manav Seva" , "Sivananda Jnana Nidhi" , Nutritional aid & grain distribution through " Sri Vishvanath Seva kendra & Annapuarna center" of Sivananda Ashram . Involve yourself in Seva Projects and be benefited. Sivananda Ashram 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. Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj used to take the great pleasure in serving one and all and the tradition continues. 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. News & Activity Report for the Month of December 2012 Divya Jivan /November 2012 ============================================================ . *GitaMrutam * * *Whatever thou doest, whatever thou eatest, whatever thou offer-est in sacrifice, whatever thou givest, whatever thou practiseth as austerity, O Arjuna, do it as an offering unto Me! (IX:27) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(IX:22) To those whose minds are set on Me, O Arjuna, verily I become ere long the saviour out of the ocean of the mortal Samsara! ( XII:7 ) Fix thy mind on Me only, thy intellect in Me, (then) thou shalt no doubt live in Me alone hereafter.(XII: 8) Free from pride and delusion, victorious over the evil of attachment, dwelling constantly in the Self, their desires having completely turned away, freed from the pairs of opposites known as pleasure and pain, the undeluded reach the eternal goal. (XV : 5) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not.(XVIII:66) Vivekananda Jayanti (Jan 12, 2012) Gurudevarpanmastu Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto;divyadivyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | Vivekananda Jayanti (Jan 12, 2012) Gurudevarpanmastu Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto;divyadivyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | Vivekananda Jayanti (Jan 12, 2012) Gurudevarpanmastu Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto;divyadivyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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God has given you another chance this year to enable you to strive for your salvation. Today man is. Tomorrow he is not. Therefore avail yourself of this golden opportunity, struggle hard and reach the goal of life. Make the best use of every moment of this New Year. Unfold all latent faculties. Here is a chance to begin life anew, to grow and evolve and become a superhuman or a great dynamic Yogi."- Swami Sivananda<< More> > ================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* Connect Yourself with God "You must keep in contact with the source of your being, be ever linked and connected with the origin from which you are. Then, day by day, your spirit will begin to unfold. It will grow, develop, progress, expand, and you will attain divine experience. You will become divine." "But when there is no connection, or you have alienated yourself from It, or forgotten It, or thought of yourself as something independent, then you are full of sorrow and anxiety, pain and suffering, misery and fear. You are full of a sense of want. Why? Because you have unwisely cut yourself off from the source of your being. The secret of a progressive and fruitful life is to be inwardly ever linked with God, linked with the Cosmic Being." "Keep that connection either through inquiry and discrimination, or through constant unbroken remembrance of God and devotion, or through meditation and continuously thinking about Brahman, or through worship-fully dedicating all activities to Him. Do it by whatever means, but by any means do it!" - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== New Year 2013 GreetingsbySri Swami Adhyatmananda Yoga Learning from a Book "Yoga, A way of Life" from Swami Adhyatmananda 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. ============================================================ . Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events Divine Darshan of the Lord (Vi deo Clip) "Project READ", " Project Manav Seva" , "Sivananda Jnana Nidhi" , Nutritional aid & grain distribution through " Sri Vishvanath Seva kendra & Annapuarna center" of Sivananda Ashram . Involve yourself in Seva Projects and be benefited. Sivananda Ashram 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. Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj used to take the great pleasure in serving one and all and the tradition continues. 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. News & Activity Report for the Month of December 2012 Divya Jivan /November 2012 ============================================================ . *GitaMrutam * **Whatever thou doest, whatever thou eatest, whatever thou offer-est in sacrifice, whatever thou givest, whatever thou practiseth as austerity, O Arjuna, do it as an offering unto Me! (IX:27) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(IX:22) To those whose minds are set on Me, O Arjuna, verily I become ere long the saviour out of the ocean of the mortal Samsara! ( XII:7 ) Fix thy mind on Me only, thy intellect in Me, (then) thou shalt no doubt live in Me alone hereafter.(XII: 8) Free from pride and delusion, victorious over the evil of attachment, dwelling constantly in the Self, their desires having completely turned away, freed from the pairs of opposites known as pleasure and pain, the undeluded reach the eternal goal. (XV : 5) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not.(XVIII:66) Vivekananda Jayanti (Jan 12, 2012) Gurudevarpanmastu Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto;divyadivyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! ================================================================================= * New Year Message by Sri Swami Sivananda* "By the command of the Indestructible Being, minutes, hours, days and nights, stand apart. By the command of the Immortal Brahman, months, years, seasons and solstices stand apart. He who knows this Indestructible Being is a liberated sage or Jivanmukta. Time rolls on. New becomes old and old becomes new again. Today is the most auspicious New Year's day. God has given you another chance this year to enable you to strive for your salvation. Today man is. Tomorrow he is not. Therefore avail yourself of this golden opportunity, struggle hard and reach the goal of life. Make the best use of every moment of this New Year. Unfold all latent faculties. Here is a chance to begin life anew, to grow and evolve and become a superhuman or a great dynamic Yogi."- Swami Sivananda<< More> > ================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* Connect Yourself with God "You must keep in contact with the source of your being, be ever linked and connected with the origin from which you are. Then, day by day, your spirit will begin to unfold. It will grow, develop, progress, expand, and you will attain divine experience. You will become divine." "But when there is no connection, or you have alienated yourself from It, or forgotten It, or thought of yourself as something independent, then you are full of sorrow and anxiety, pain and suffering, misery and fear. You are full of a sense of want. Why? Because you have unwisely cut yourself off from the source of your being. The secret of a progressive and fruitful life is to be inwardly ever linked with God, linked with the Cosmic Being." "Keep that connection either through inquiry and discrimination, or through constant unbroken remembrance of God and devotion, or through meditation and continuously thinking about Brahman, or through worship-fully dedicating all activities to Him. Do it by whatever means, but by any means do it!" - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== New Year 2013 GreetingsbySri Swami Adhyatmananda Yoga Learning from a Book "Yoga, A way of Life" from Swami Adhyatmananda 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. ============================================================ . Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events Divine Darshan (Video Clip) "Project READ", " Project Manav Seva" , "Sivananda Jnana Nidhi" , Nutritional aid & grain distribution through " Sri Vishvanath Seva kendra & Annapuarna center" of Sivananda Ashram . Involve yourself in Seva Projects and be benefited. Sivananda Ashram 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. Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj used to take the great pleasure in serving one and all and the tradition continues. 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. Divya Jivan/ November 2012 News & Activity Report for the Month of December 2012 ============================================================ . *GitaMrutam * **Whatever thou doest, whatever thou eatest, whatever thou offer-est in sacrifice, whatever thou givest, whatever thou practiseth as austerity, O Arjuna, do it as an offering unto Me! (IX:27) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(IX:22) To those whose minds are set on Me, O Arjuna, verily I become ere long the saviour out of the ocean of the mortal Samsara! ( XII:7 ) Fix thy mind on Me only, thy intellect in Me, (then) thou shalt no doubt live in Me alone hereafter.(XII: 8) Free from pride and delusion, victorious over the evil of attachment, dwelling constantly in the Self, their desires having completely turned away, freed from the pairs of opposites known as pleasure and pain, the undeluded reach the eternal goal. 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5846 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Tue Jan 3 07:41:37 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:41:37 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, January 2012 Message-ID: <4F02F781.50003@divyajivan.org> January 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *January 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *New Year Message - Sri Swami Sivananda***** By the command of the Indestructible Being, minutes, hours, days and nights, stand apart. By the command of the Immortal Brahman, months, years, seasons and solstices stand apart. He who knows this Indestructible Being is a liberated sage or Jivanmukta. Time rolls on. New becomes old and old becomes new again. Today is the most auspicious New Year?s day. God has given you another chance this year to enable you to strive for your salvation. Today man is. Tomorrow he is not. Therefore avail yourself of this golden opportunity, struggle hard and reach the goal of life. Make the best use of every moment of this New Year. Unfold all latent faculties. Here is a chance to begin life anew, to grow and evolve and become a superhuman or a great dynamic Yogi. May this bright New Year?s day and all the succeeding days of this year and all the future years also bring you all success, peace, prosperity and happiness. May you all tread the path of Truth and righteousness! May you enjoy the eternal bliss of the Absolute, leading a divine life, singing Lord?s name, sharing what you have with others, serving the poor and the sick with Atma Bhava and melting the mind in silent meditation in the Supreme Self.- Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * * **Cultivate Peace * "Radiant Divinities! Beloved Atman! Cultivate /santi / (peace) within your heart. Cultivate the habit of peace and serenity which is a covetable possession, that is a positive force to take you towards your supreme Goal. Cultivate /santi /in your mind and in your heart, for it is a condition prerequisite for the inward process of bringing the mind to rest upon the Eternal and the Divine. There can be no concentration for one who does not cultivate the habit of peace. The Lord poses this question in the Bhagavad Gita: ?/asantasya kutah sukham/??How can happiness come to one who is not at peace?? The Supreme Reality, Atman-Brahman, is immeasurable peace, profound, boundless, indescribable peace. The great transcendental experience of your ancestors and of the supreme mystics of all times and climes is that the Reality pervades everywhere, which means that peace fills all existence. From their transcendental experience our ancestors declared boldly that the Supreme Reality dwells in the core of your own heart. One divine Reality dwells hidden in all beings, which means that peace dwells within you permanently as the innermost center of your being.- Swami Chidananda << More>> *On "Health Topics" from a book " Yoga and Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda* *Osteoporosis *What Is Oseoporosis ? How Does the Osteoporosis Treated & Prevented? Does Practice of Flexibility exercises & Yogasana help ? Which Yogasana is recommended? Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by the loss of the normal density of bone, resulting in fragile bone. Osteoporosis leads to literally abnormally porous bone that is more compressible like a sponge, than dense like a brick. This disorder of the skeleton weakens the bone causing an increase in the risk for breaking bones (bone fracture). Here the importance of proper nutrition can't undermined. Regular practice of flexibility exercises, Yogasana and Pranayama is essential for prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis. <> *Highlighting upcoming events and news* Upcoming Jnana Yajana (Jan 11,2012- Jan 24,2012) - by Pujya Swami Haribrahmendranandaji Maharaj A special YTTC - Jan 29, 2012 - Feb 20, 2012 News & Activity Report for the Month of December 2011 Video Clip - Pujya Swamiji's discourse at AMA (Ahmedabad Managment Association) Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / November 2011 *Quotes of Swami Vivekananda Vivekananda Jayanti ( Jan 12, 2012 ) * * "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and everything shall be added unto you." This is the one great duty, this is renunciation. Live for an ideal, and leave no place in the mind for anything else. Let us put forth all our energies to acquire that which never fails--our spiritual perfection. If we have true yearning for realization, we must struggle, and through struggle growth will come. We shall make mistakes, but they may be angels unawares." * "In this external world, which is full of finite things, it is impossible to see and find the Infinite. The Infinite must be sought in that alone which is infinite, and the only thing infinite about us is that which is within us, our own soul. Neither the body, nor the mind, nor even our thoughts, nor the world we see around us, is infinite." * "Do not go for glass beads leaving the mine of diamonds. This life is a great chance. What, seekest thou the pleasures of the world? He is the fountain of all bliss. See for the highest, aim at that highest, and you shall reach the highest. * "Realize your true nature. That is all there is to do. Know yourself as you are?infinite spirit. That is practical religion. Everything else is impractical, for everything else will perish." /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5060 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 6090 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 9505 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu Feb 2 23:02:18 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:02:18 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, February 2012 Message-ID: <4F2B5C4A.7050001@divyajivan.org> February 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *February 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *Lord Shiva Worship on auspicious Mahashivratri Festival ( Feb 20, 2012 ) by Sri Swami Sivananda***** "The formal worship consists of bathing the Lord. Lord Shiva is considered to be the Form of Light (which the Shiva Lingam represents). He is burning with the fire of austerity. He is therefore best propitiated with cool bathing. While bathing the Lingam the devotee prays: ?O Lord! I will bathe Thee with water, milk, etc. Do Thou kindly bathe me with the milk of wisdom. Do Thou kindly wash me of all my sins, so that the fire of worldliness which is scorching me may be put out once for all, so that I may be one with Thee?the One alone without a second.? "Offer this inner worship to Lord Shiva daily: ?I worship the jewel of my Self, the Shiva residing in the Lotus of my heart. I bathe Him with the water of my pure mind brought from the river of faith and devotion. I worship Him with the fragrant flowers of Samadhi?all this so that I may not be born again in this world.? Swami Sivananda<<*More*>> *Audio clips* : OM Namo Shivaya / Nirvana shatkam / Maha Mritunjaya japa. Join us in Shivratri Utsav (Feb 20,2012) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * *Four Powerful Transforming Factors* "Radiant Divinities! Beloved /sadhaks /and seekers! Today let us consider four valuable means of making your life sublime, four valuable factors that will keep your life moving towards the grand divine destiny, to fulfill which you have been endowed with this human status. ".......These four powerful forces, powerful transforming factors, can enhance your spiritual life, make it fully God-oriented, give it a push in the right direction, take you towards the Goal Supreme?the*power of the Name* which immediately links you up with the Unmanifest, the transcendental Reality;*constant remembrance of God *in the mind; */bhav/,//the right feeling,* sublime spiritual feeling in your heart; and *fourth, the right vision,* which beholds the Reality everywhere, so that you live, move and have your being in God." - Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting "Seva Projects ", Upcoming events & News* "Project READ" (Rural Educational Aid Distribution): Sivananda Ashram, Ahemdavad 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 under served Children. Last year about 75,000 notebooks, 4500 Slates & 300 Blackboards were distributed free. This year about one lakh notebooks have been planned to be distributed free through various centers of Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sang of Gujarat. Sri Arunbhai Oza and his team are doing wonderful work in coordinating, distributing and reaching where it is needed. "Project Manav Seva" is an extensive program that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. Through Ashram?s Annapurna center feeding to poor children in under privileged area of the town get carried out regularly. Free nutrition programs, including monthly distributing grains to the needy families, Medical care through Sivananda clinic and more such services have been undertaken though Ashram's Seva Projects. The ultimate goal of the Seva projects is to further spiritual growth for both those served and those providing service while simultaneously making a difference in people?s lives.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 from the East & the West. <> A special YTTC - Jan 29, 2012 - Feb 20, 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of Jan 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) /Jan - Feb 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sadhana should be as much a part of your daily life as eating, drinking and breathing. Disharmony of thought, word and deed is the cause for all troubles, miseries and quarrels in this world. Soak your life with remembrance of Lord. Dedicate your all to Him. See Him in everyone. If any one proves to be faithless to you, be faithful to him always. If you are truthful and pure in your daily life, you will inherit the Kingdom of God. Forget and forgive. You will have peace. You, will become divine. /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 13388 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Lord Shiva is considered to be the Form of Light (which the Shiva Lingam represents). He is burning with the fire of austerity. He is therefore best propitiated with cool bathing. While bathing the Lingam the devotee prays: ?O Lord! I will bathe Thee with water, milk, etc. Do Thou kindly bathe me with the milk of wisdom. Do Thou kindly wash me of all my sins, so that the fire of worldliness which is scorching me may be put out once for all, so that I may be one with Thee?the One alone without a second.? "Offer this inner worship to Lord Shiva daily: ?I worship the jewel of my Self, the Shiva residing in the Lotus of my heart. I bathe Him with the water of my pure mind brought from the river of faith and devotion. I worship Him with the fragrant flowers of Samadhi?all this so that I may not be born again in this world.? Swami Sivananda<<*More*>> / Join us in Shivratri Utsav (Feb 20,2012) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * *Four Powerful Transforming Factors* "Radiant Divinities! Beloved /sadhaks /and seekers! Today let us consider four valuable means of making your life sublime, four valuable factors that will keep your life moving towards the grand divine destiny, to fulfill which you have been endowed with this human status. ".......These four powerful forces, powerful transforming factors, can enhance your spiritual life, make it fully God-oriented, give it a push in the right direction, take you towards the Goal Supreme?the*power of the Name* which immediately links you up with the Unmanifest, the transcendental Reality;*constant remembrance of God *in the mind; */bhav/,//the right feeling,* sublime spiritual feeling in your heart; and *fourth, the right vision,* which beholds the Reality everywhere, so that you live, move and have your being in God." - Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting "Seva Projects ", Upcoming events & News* "Project READ" (Rural Educational Aid Distribution): Sivananda Ashram, Ahemdavad 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 under served Children. Last year about 75,000 notebooks, 4500 Slates & 300 Blackboards were distributed free. This year about one lakh notebooks have been planned to be distributed free through various centers of Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sang of Gujarat. Sri Arunbhai Oza and his team are doing wonderful work in coordinating, distributing and reaching where it is needed. "Project Manav Seva" is an extensive program that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. Through Ashram?s Annapurna center feeding to poor children in under privileged area of the town get carried out regularly. Free nutrition programs, including monthly distributing grains to the needy families, Medical care through Sivananda clinic and more such services have been undertaken though Ashram's Seva Projects. The ultimate goal of the Seva projects is to further spiritual growth for both those served and those providing service while simultaneously making a difference in people?s lives.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 from the East & the West. <> A special YTTC - Jan 29, 2012 - Feb 20, 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of Jan 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) /Jan - Feb 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sadhana should be as much a part of your daily life as eating, drinking and breathing. Disharmony of thought, word and deed is the cause for all troubles, miseries and quarrels in this world. Soak your life with remembrance of Lord. Dedicate your all to Him. See Him in everyone. If any one proves to be faithless to you, be faithful to him always. If you are truthful and pure in your daily life, you will inherit the Kingdom of God. 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 4789 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu Feb 2 23:40:11 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:40:11 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, February 2012 Message-ID: <4F2B652B.9040904@divyajivan.org> February 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *February 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *Lord Shiva Worship on auspicious Mahashivratri Festival ( Feb 20, 2012 ) by Sri Swami Sivananda***** "The formal worship consists of bathing the Lord. Lord Shiva is considered to be the Form of Light (which the Shiva Lingam represents). He is burning with the fire of austerity. He is therefore best propitiated with cool bathing. While bathing the Lingam the devotee prays: ?O Lord! I will bathe Thee with water, milk, etc. Do Thou kindly bathe me with the milk of wisdom. Do Thou kindly wash me of all my sins, so that the fire of worldliness which is scorching me may be put out once for all, so that I may be one with Thee?the One alone without a second.? "Offer this inner worship to Lord Shiva daily: ?I worship the jewel of my Self, the Shiva residing in the Lotus of my heart. I bathe Him with the water of my pure mind brought from the river of faith and devotion. I worship Him with the fragrant flowers of Samadhi?all this so that I may not be born again in this world.? Swami Sivananda<<*More*>> / Join us in Shivratri Utsav (Feb 20,2012) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * *Four Powerful Transforming Factors* "Radiant Divinities! Beloved /sadhaks /and seekers! Today let us consider four valuable means of making your life sublime, four valuable factors that will keep your life moving towards the grand divine destiny, to fulfill which you have been endowed with this human status. ".......These four powerful forces, powerful transforming factors, can enhance your spiritual life, make it fully God-oriented, give it a push in the right direction, take you towards the Goal Supreme?the*power of the Name* which immediately links you up with the Unmanifest, the transcendental Reality;*constant remembrance of God *in the mind; */bhav/,//the right feeling,* sublime spiritual feeling in your heart; and *fourth, the right vision,* which beholds the Reality everywhere, so that you live, move and have your being in God." - Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting "Seva Projects ", Upcoming events & News* "Project READ" (Rural Educational Aid Distribution): Sivananda Ashram, Ahemdavad 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 under served Children. Last year about 75,000 notebooks, 4500 Slates & 300 Blackboards were distributed free. This year about one lakh notebooks have been planned to be distributed free through various centers of Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sang of Gujarat. Sri Arunbhai Oza and his team are doing wonderful work in coordinating, distributing and reaching where it is needed. "Project Manav Seva" is an extensive program that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. Through Ashram?s Annapurna center feeding to poor children in under privileged area of the town get carried out regularly. Free nutrition programs, including monthly distributing grains to the needy families, Medical care through Sivananda clinic and more such services have been undertaken though Ashram's Seva Projects. The ultimate goal of the Seva projects is to further spiritual growth for both those served and those providing service while simultaneously making a difference in people?s lives.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 from the East & the West. <> A special YTTC - Jan 29, 2012 - Feb 20, 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of Jan 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) /Jan - Feb 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sadhana should be as much a part of your daily life as eating, drinking and breathing. Disharmony of thought, word and deed is the cause for all troubles, miseries and quarrels in this world. Soak your life with remembrance of Lord. Dedicate your all to Him. See Him in everyone. If any one proves to be faithless to you, be faithful to him always. If you are truthful and pure in your daily life, you will inherit the Kingdom of God. 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 4789 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Feb 3 00:35:22 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:35:22 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, February 2012 Message-ID: <4F2B721A.6010205@divyajivan.org> February 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *February 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *Lord Shiva Worship on auspicious Mahashivratri Festival ( Feb 20, 2012 ) by Sri Swami Sivananda***** "The formal worship consists of bathing the Lord. Lord Shiva is considered to be the Form of Light (which the Shiva Lingam represents). He is burning with the fire of austerity. He is therefore best propitiated with cool bathing. While bathing the Lingam the devotee prays: ?O Lord! I will bathe Thee with water, milk, etc. Do Thou kindly bathe me with the milk of wisdom. Do Thou kindly wash me of all my sins, so that the fire of worldliness which is scorching me may be put out once for all, so that I may be one with Thee?the One alone without a second.? "Offer this inner worship to Lord Shiva daily: ?I worship the jewel of my Self, the Shiva residing in the Lotus of my heart. I bathe Him with the water of my pure mind brought from the river of faith and devotion. I worship Him with the fragrant flowers of Samadhi?all this so that I may not be born again in this world.? Swami Sivananda<<*More*>> / Join us in Shivratri Utsav (Feb 20,2012) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * *Four Powerful Transforming Factors* "Radiant Divinities! Beloved /sadhaks /and seekers! Today let us consider four valuable means of making your life sublime, four valuable factors that will keep your life moving towards the grand divine destiny, to fulfill which you have been endowed with this human status. ".......These four powerful forces, powerful transforming factors, can enhance your spiritual life, make it fully God-oriented, give it a push in the right direction, take you towards the Goal Supreme?the*power of the Name* which immediately links you up with the Unmanifest, the transcendental Reality;*constant remembrance of God *in the mind; */bhav/,//the right feeling,* sublime spiritual feeling in your heart; and *fourth, the right vision,* which beholds the Reality everywhere, so that you live, move and have your being in God." - Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting "Seva Projects ", Upcoming events & News* "Project READ" (Rural Educational Aid Distribution): Sivananda Ashram, Ahemdavad 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 under served Children. Last year about 75,000 notebooks, 4500 Slates & 300 Blackboards were distributed free. This year about one lakh notebooks have been planned to be distributed free through various centers of Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sang of Gujarat. Sri Arunbhai Oza and his team are doing wonderful work in coordinating, distributing and reaching where it is needed. "Project Manav Seva" is an extensive program that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. Through Ashram?s Annapurna center feeding to poor children in under privileged area of the town get carried out regularly. Free nutrition programs, including monthly distributing grains to the needy families, Medical care through Sivananda clinic and more such services have been undertaken though Ashram's Seva Projects. The ultimate goal of the Seva projects is to further spiritual growth for both those served and those providing service while simultaneously making a difference in people?s lives.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 from the East & the West. <> A special YTTC - Jan 29, 2012 - Feb 20, 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of Jan 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) /Jan - Feb 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sadhana should be as much a part of your daily life as eating, drinking and breathing. Disharmony of thought, word and deed is the cause for all troubles, miseries and quarrels in this world. Soak your life with remembrance of Lord. Dedicate your all to Him. See Him in everyone. If any one proves to be faithless to you, be faithful to him always. If you are truthful and pure in your daily life, you will inherit the Kingdom of God. 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 4789 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Mar 7 01:20:23 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:20:23 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, March 2012 Message-ID: <4F56FE27.4050309@divyajivan.org> March 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *March 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *"Life Sketch of Lord Gauranga on Sri Chaitnaya Mahaprbhu Jayanti (March 8, 2012) by Swami Sivananda* "Gauranga was an embodiment of love. He lived, moved and had his being in love. His speech was full of love. He radiated love to all. His touch was a magnetism of love. He sang in love. He breathed in love. He walked in love. He showed by practice how God should be loved. He taught little by precept, but more by example. If he simply uttered one word, "You will be blessed with Bhakti", it was quite sufficient to throw a man into Samadhi and fill his heart with Prem (love). Such was Gauranga's power. When Gauranga passed along the streets and roads, his powerful Prem current influenced and overpowered thousands. They uttered irresistibly "Hari Bol! Hari Bol!" and danced in ecstasy" Lord Gauranga said, "Listen Swaroopa and Ramananda Raj! The chanting of Krishna's Name is the chief means of attaining Krishna's feet in the Kali Yuga. Sankirtan of the Name is the supreme healer in the Iron Age. Sankirtan tantamount to Vedic sacrifice. Sankirtan destroys sins and purifies the heart and creates Bhakti. Chant the name while sitting, standing, walking, eating, in bed and everywhere. The Name is omnipotent. You can repeat the Name at any place, at any time.<< More>> *"Holi"- A Spring Festival of Hope, Joy & New Life - Swami Sivananda (March 9, 2012)* "It begins about ten days before the full moon of the month Phalgun (February-March), but is usually only observed for the last three or four days, terminating with the full moon. This is the spring festival of the Hindus. In the spring season all the trees are filled with sweet-smelling flowers. They all proclaim the glory and everlasting beauty of God. They inspire you with hope, joy and a new life, and stir you on to find out the creator and the Indweller, who is hiding Himself in these forms". "Holi also means ?sacrifice?. Burn all the impurities of the mind, such as egoism, vanity and lust, through the fire of devotion and knowledge. Ignite cosmic love, mercy, generosity, selflessness, truthfulness and purity through the fire of Yogic practice. This is the real spirit of Holi. Rise from the mire of stupidity and absurdity and dive deep into the ocean of divinity. The call of Holi is to always keep ablaze the light of God-love shining in your heart. Inner illumination is the real Holi. The spring season is the manifestation of the Lord, according to the /Bhagavad Gita/. Holi is said there to be His heart." <> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *Companions Until Illumination * Radiant Divinities! The way spiritual, which leads to true peace, everlasting joy, divine perfection, illumination and liberation, commences with /sad-vichara/?right enquiry into why we are here, what we are here for, what is this thing called life? Our presence, our being and doing upon this planet earth is characterised as life?what is this life?...... There is something within you which is timeless, beginningless and endless, immortal and imperishable, deathless and indestructible, /na hanyate hanyamane sarire /(is not killed when the body is killed). ?There must be some meaning, it is not meaningless, it does not end in death, there is a hereafter.?......All sincere /sadhaks /must, therefore, be /vicharsila/,/vivekvan/,/samyami/,/sadachari /(engaged in enquiry, discrimination, be self-controlled, with right conduct). These are to be constant companions. .... Therefore think deeply, be wise, and attain perfection and liberation. Then rejoice! - Swami Chidananda........*<> * *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting News* Join us in *"Vidya Seva Yajna* " this summer - 1 lakh & 20, 000 notebooks distribution through Ashram's Project READ reaching to where it is needed the most. Contact the ashram for the details how you could be a part of this noble activity . Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at Ashram Srimad Bhagvat Katha by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Video Clips - 26th YTTC Feb 2012 - follow up News & Activity Report for the Month of Feb 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sankirtan is the Svarupa (essential nature) of God. Dhvani is Sankirtan. Sankirtan is the essence of the Vedas. Sankirtan is singing God's name with Bhava, Prem or divine feeling. There is infinite Sakti or power in the Lord's Names. /Nama/ and /Nami/ are inseparable. /Nama/ means Name (Name of God). /Nami/ means 'that which is denoted by the /Nama/ or Name'. Nama is greater than the Nami. Sankirtan removes the impurities of the mind (Mala); it steadies the mind and checks its tendency to vacillate (Vikshepa); and ultimately it tears the veil of ignorance too (Avarana), and brings the Sadhaka (aspirant) face to face with God. Sankirtan Yoga is the easiest, quickest, safest, cheapest and best way for attaining God-realization in this age. /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *"Life Sketch of Lord Gauranga on Sri Chaitnaya Mahaprbhu Jayanti (March 8, 2012) by Swami Sivananda* "Gauranga was an embodiment of love. He lived, moved and had his being in love. His speech was full of love. He radiated love to all. His touch was a magnetism of love. He sang in love. He breathed in love. He walked in love. He showed by practice how God should be loved. He taught little by precept, but more by example. If he simply uttered one word, "You will be blessed with Bhakti", it was quite sufficient to throw a man into Samadhi and fill his heart with Prem (love). Such was Gauranga's power. When Gauranga passed along the streets and roads, his powerful Prem current influenced and overpowered thousands. They uttered irresistibly "Hari Bol! Hari Bol!" and danced in ecstasy" << More>> *"Holi"- A Spring Festival of Hope, Joy & New Life - Swami Sivananda (March 9, 2012)* " This is the spring festival of the Hindus. In the spring season all the trees are filled with sweet-smelling flowers. They all proclaim the glory and everlasting beauty of God. They inspire you with hope, joy and a new life, and stir you on to find out the creator and the Indweller, who is hiding Himself in these forms". "Holi also means ?sacrifice?. Burn all the impurities of the mind, such as egoism, vanity and lust, through the fire of devotion and knowledge. Ignite cosmic love, mercy, generosity, selflessness, truthfulness and purity through the fire of Yogic practice. This is the real spirit of Holi. Rise from the mire of stupidity and absurdity and dive deep into the ocean of divinity. The call of Holi is to always keep ablaze the light of God-love shining in your heart. Inner illumination is the real Holi. The spring season is the manifestation of the Lord, according to the /Bhagavad Gita/. Holi is said there to be His heart." <> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *Companions Until Illumination * Radiant Divinities! The way spiritual, which leads to true peace, everlasting joy, divine perfection, illumination and liberation, commences with /sad-vichara/?right enquiry into why we are here, what we are here for, what is this thing called life? Our presence, our being and doing upon this planet earth is characterised as life?what is this life?...... There is something within you which is timeless, beginningless and endless, immortal and imperishable, deathless and indestructible, /na hanyate hanyamane sarire /(is not killed when the body is killed). ?There must be some meaning, it is not meaningless, it does not end in death, there is a hereafter.?......All sincere /sadhaks /must, therefore, be /vicharsila/,/vivekvan/,/samyami/,/sadachari /(engaged in enquiry, discrimination, be self-controlled, with right conduct). These are to be constant companions. .... Therefore think deeply, be wise, and attain perfection and liberation. Then rejoice! - Swami Chidananda........*<> * *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012) - for the details Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. . << More>> *Highlighting News and upcoming events * Join us in *"Vidya Seva Yajna* " this summer - 1 lakh & 20, 000 notebooks distribution through Ashram's Project READ reaching to where it is needed the most. Contact the ashram for the details how you could be a part of this noble activity . Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at Ashram News & Activity Report for the Month of Feb 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sankirtan is the Svarupa (essential nature) of God. Dhvani is Sankirtan. Sankirtan is the essence of the Vedas. Sankirtan is singing God's name with Bhava, Prem or divine feeling. There is infinite Sakti or power in the Lord's Names. /Nama/ and /Nami/ are inseparable. /Nama/ means Name (Name of God). /Nami/ means 'that which is denoted by the /Nama/ or Name'. Nama is greater than the Nami. Sankirtan removes the impurities of the mind (Mala); it steadies the mind and checks its tendency to vacillate (Vikshepa); and ultimately it tears the veil of ignorance too (Avarana), and brings the Sadhaka (aspirant) face to face with God. Sankirtan Yoga is the easiest, quickest, safest, cheapest and best way for attaining God-realization in this age. /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 97254 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Mar 7 01:38:36 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:38:36 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, March 2012 Message-ID: <4F57026C.6070905@divyajivan.org> March 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *March 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *"Life Sketch of Lord Gauranga on Sri Chaitnaya Mahaprbhu Jayanti (March 8, 2012) by Swami Sivananda* "Gauranga was an embodiment of love. He lived, moved and had his being in love. His speech was full of love. He radiated love to all. His touch was a magnetism of love. He sang in love. He breathed in love. He walked in love. He showed by practice how God should be loved. He taught little by precept, but more by example. If he simply uttered one word, "You will be blessed with Bhakti", it was quite sufficient to throw a man into Samadhi and fill his heart with Prem (love). Such was Gauranga's power. When Gauranga passed along the streets and roads, his powerful Prem current influenced and overpowered thousands. They uttered irresistibly "Hari Bol! Hari Bol!" and danced in ecstasy" Lord Gauranga said, "Listen Swaroopa and Ramananda Raj! The chanting of Krishna's Name is the chief means of attaining Krishna's feet in the Kali Yuga. Sankirtan of the Name is the supreme healer in the Iron Age. Sankirtan tantamount to Vedic sacrifice. Sankirtan destroys sins and purifies the heart and creates Bhakti. Chant the name while sitting, standing, walking, eating, in bed and everywhere. The Name is omnipotent. You can repeat the Name at any place, at any time.<< More>> *"Holi"- A Spring Festival of Hope, Joy & New Life - Swami Sivananda (March 9, 2012)* "It begins about ten days before the full moon of the month Phalgun (February-March), but is usually only observed for the last three or four days, terminating with the full moon. This is the spring festival of the Hindus. In the spring season all the trees are filled with sweet-smelling flowers. They all proclaim the glory and everlasting beauty of God. They inspire you with hope, joy and a new life, and stir you on to find out the creator and the Indweller, who is hiding Himself in these forms". "Holi also means ?sacrifice?. Burn all the impurities of the mind, such as egoism, vanity and lust, through the fire of devotion and knowledge. Ignite cosmic love, mercy, generosity, selflessness, truthfulness and purity through the fire of Yogic practice. This is the real spirit of Holi. Rise from the mire of stupidity and absurdity and dive deep into the ocean of divinity. The call of Holi is to always keep ablaze the light of God-love shining in your heart. Inner illumination is the real Holi. The spring season is the manifestation of the Lord, according to the /Bhagavad Gita/. Holi is said there to be His heart." <> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *Companions Until Illumination * Radiant Divinities! The way spiritual, which leads to true peace, everlasting joy, divine perfection, illumination and liberation, commences with /sad-vichara/?right enquiry into why we are here, what we are here for, what is this thing called life? Our presence, our being and doing upon this planet earth is characterised as life?what is this life?...... There is something within you which is timeless, beginningless and endless, immortal and imperishable, deathless and indestructible, /na hanyate hanyamane sarire /(is not killed when the body is killed). ?There must be some meaning, it is not meaningless, it does not end in death, there is a hereafter.?......All sincere /sadhaks /must, therefore, be /vicharsila/,/vivekvan/,/samyami/,/sadachari /(engaged in enquiry, discrimination, be self-controlled, with right conduct). These are to be constant companions. .... Therefore think deeply, be wise, and attain perfection and liberation. Then rejoice! - Swami Chidananda........*<> * *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting News* Join us in *"Vidya Seva Yajna* " this summer - 1 lakh & 20, 000 notebooks distribution through Ashram's Project READ reaching to where it is needed the most. Contact the ashram for the details how you could be a part of this noble activity . Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at Ashram Srimad Bhagvat Katha by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Video Clips - 26th YTTC Feb 2012 - follow up News & Activity Report for the Month of Feb 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sankirtan is the Svarupa (essential nature) of God. Dhvani is Sankirtan. Sankirtan is the essence of the Vedas. Sankirtan is singing God's name with Bhava, Prem or divine feeling. There is infinite Sakti or power in the Lord's Names. /Nama/ and /Nami/ are inseparable. /Nama/ means Name (Name of God). /Nami/ means 'that which is denoted by the /Nama/ or Name'. Nama is greater than the Nami. Sankirtan removes the impurities of the mind (Mala); it steadies the mind and checks its tendency to vacillate (Vikshepa); and ultimately it tears the veil of ignorance too (Avarana), and brings the Sadhaka (aspirant) face to face with God. Sankirtan Yoga is the easiest, quickest, safest, cheapest and best way for attaining God-realization in this age. /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** *"The Transcendental Divinity That Is Lord Rama"- Swami Sivananda Sri Ramnavmi * * April 1, 2012 * "The Name of Lord Rama is the greatest purifier of the heart. It wipes away all one's sins. Not only this, but it wipes away the sinful tendencies as well. The Name is sweeter than the sweetest of objects. It is the haven of peace. It is the very life of pure souls. It is the purifier of all purifying agencies. It quenches the consuming fire of worldly desires. It awakens the knowledge of God. It bathes the aspirant in the, ocean of divine bliss. Glory to Sri Rama and His Name!....... None but the righteous can be truly happy. None but he who has the correct sense of duty and the will for its implementation can be said to live worthily. One must be imbued with a definite conviction about the supremacy of moral principles, ethical values and spiritual ideals. These ought to guide one's day-to-day actions and serve as powerful means for the culture of the human personality. That is the purpose of life. That is the way to Self-realisation. That is the message and the mission of Lord Rama's Life on earth......- Swami Sivananda<< More>> *Audio Clips * " Sri Ramchandra Kripalu Bhajaman" "Om Namo Narayanaya" -Continuous Chanting in Diffrent Raga- Swami Adhyatmananda " Sri Vishnusahashranama" ** *Sri Hanuman Jayanti * Hanuman was the living embodiment of the power of Ram-Nam. He was an ideal selfless worker, a true Karma Yogi who worked desirelessly. He was a great devotee and an exceptional Brahmachari or celibate. He served Sri Rama with pure love and devotion, without expecting any fruit in return. He lived only to serve Sri Rama." "Hanuman ranks first amongst the heroes of the world. His heroic deeds, wonderful exploits and marvelous feats of strength and bravery cannot be adequately described.He is a Chiranjeevi. He is everywhere. He who has eyes and devotion beholds him and receives his blessing"....... Swami Sivananda << More>> Hanuman Chalisa - audio clip *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *"Surrender"* " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda.....<> - Swami Chidananda *Yoga Learning through YTTC * Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. You can still enroll. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting News* Brahmotsav of Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Bahvan & Sri Chidananda Dhyana Mandir /Sri Ashtalaxmi Darshan Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj News & Activity Report for the Month of March 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 /April 2012 *Glories of Divine Name * "Rama Nama burns ignorance, passion and sin. With knowledge or without knowledge, correctly or incorrectly, when the word "Rama" is pronounced, it showers a rain of good on the devotee. /Sri Rama Brahma Tarakam/: Sri Rama is Brahman who takes one across Samsara. Rama is one in whom yogins sport (/Ramante/) i.e., the Self within. Once you take refuge in Him, your welfare becomes His responsibility."- Swami Sivananda "Indeed the power of God?s Name is simply marvelous. It can take man to the highest and loftiest truth of world existence. The Name grants him a state of unalterable freedom, bliss & peace."- Papa Ramdas "What is it that can link us with that which is beyond thought, speech and mind, beyond the grasp of the intellect? The path of the Divine Name in this Kali Yuga is the supreme, the least complicated, the most efficacious, unfailing, simple and powerful path."- Swami Chidananda /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 14541 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** *"The Transcendental Divinity That Is Lord Rama"- Swami Sivananda Sri Ramnavmi * * April 1, 2012 * "The Name of Lord Rama is the greatest purifier of the heart. It wipes away all one's sins. Not only this, but it wipes away the sinful tendencies as well. The Name is sweeter than the sweetest of objects. It is the haven of peace. It is the very life of pure souls. It is the purifier of all purifying agencies. It quenches the consuming fire of worldly desires. It awakens the knowledge of God. It bathes the aspirant in the, ocean of divine bliss. Glory to Sri Rama and His Name!....... None but the righteous can be truly happy. None but he who has the correct sense of duty and the will for its implementation can be said to live worthily. One must be imbued with a definite conviction about the supremacy of moral principles, ethical values and spiritual ideals. These ought to guide one's day-to-day actions and serve as powerful means for the culture of the human personality. That is the purpose of life. That is the way to Self-realisation. That is the message and the mission of Lord Rama's Life on earth......- Swami Sivananda<< More>> *Audio Clips * " Sri Ramchandra Kripalu Bhajaman" "Om Namo Narayanaya" -Continuous Chanting in Diffrent Raga- Swami Adhyatmananda " Sri Vishnusahashranama" ** *Sri Hanuman Jayanti * Hanuman was the living embodiment of the power of Ram-Nam. He was an ideal selfless worker, a true Karma Yogi who worked desirelessly. He was a great devotee and an exceptional Brahmachari or celibate. He served Sri Rama with pure love and devotion, without expecting any fruit in return. He lived only to serve Sri Rama." "Hanuman ranks first amongst the heroes of the world. His heroic deeds, wonderful exploits and marvelous feats of strength and bravery cannot be adequately described.He is a Chiranjeevi. He is everywhere. He who has eyes and devotion beholds him and receives his blessing"....... Swami Sivananda << More>> Hanuman Chalisa - audio clip *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *"Surrender"* " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda.....<> - Swami Chidananda *Yoga Learning through YTTC * Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. You can still enroll. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting News* Brahmotsav of Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Bahvan & Sri Chidananda Dhyana Mandir /Sri Ashtalaxmi Darshan Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj News & Activity Report for the Month of March 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 /April 2012 *Glories of Divine Name * "Rama Nama burns ignorance, passion and sin. With knowledge or without knowledge, correctly or incorrectly, when the word "Rama" is pronounced, it showers a rain of good on the devotee. /Sri Rama Brahma Tarakam/: Sri Rama is Brahman who takes one across Samsara. Rama is one in whom yogins sport (/Ramante/) i.e., the Self within. Once you take refuge in Him, your welfare becomes His responsibility."- Swami Sivananda "Indeed the power of God?s Name is simply marvelous. It can take man to the highest and loftiest truth of world existence. The Name grants him a state of unalterable freedom, bliss & peace."- Papa Ramdas "What is it that can link us with that which is beyond thought, speech and mind, beyond the grasp of the intellect? The path of the Divine Name in this Kali Yuga is the supreme, the least complicated, the most efficacious, unfailing, simple and powerful path."- Swami Chidananda /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 14541 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** *"The Transcendental Divinity That Is Lord Rama"- Swami Sivananda Sri Ramnavmi * * April 1, 2012 * "The Name of Lord Rama is the greatest purifier of the heart. It wipes away all one's sins. Not only this, but it wipes away the sinful tendencies as well. The Name is sweeter than the sweetest of objects. It is the haven of peace. It is the very life of pure souls. It is the purifier of all purifying agencies. It quenches the consuming fire of worldly desires. It awakens the knowledge of God. It bathes the aspirant in the, ocean of divine bliss. Glory to Sri Rama and His Name!....... None but the righteous can be truly happy. None but he who has the correct sense of duty and the will for its implementation can be said to live worthily. One must be imbued with a definite conviction about the supremacy of moral principles, ethical values and spiritual ideals. These ought to guide one's day-to-day actions and serve as powerful means for the culture of the human personality. That is the purpose of life. That is the way to Self-realisation. That is the message and the mission of Lord Rama's Life on earth......- Swami Sivananda<< More>> *Audio Clips * " Sri Ramchandra Kripalu Bhajaman" "Om Namo Narayanaya" -Continuous Chanting in Diffrent Raga- Swami Adhyatmananda " Sri Vishnusahashranama" ** *Sri Hanuman Jayanti * Hanuman was the living embodiment of the power of Ram-Nam. He was an ideal selfless worker, a true Karma Yogi who worked desirelessly. He was a great devotee and an exceptional Brahmachari or celibate. He served Sri Rama with pure love and devotion, without expecting any fruit in return. He lived only to serve Sri Rama." "Hanuman ranks first amongst the heroes of the world. His heroic deeds, wonderful exploits and marvelous feats of strength and bravery cannot be adequately described.He is a Chiranjeevi. He is everywhere. He who has eyes and devotion beholds him and receives his blessing"....... Swami Sivananda << More>> Hanuman Chalisa - audio clip *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *"Surrender"* " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda.....<> - Swami Chidananda *Yoga Learning through YTTC * Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. You can still enroll. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting News* Brahmotsav of Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Bahvan & Sri Chidananda Dhyana Mandir /Sri Ashtalaxmi Darshan Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj News & Activity Report for the Month of March 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 /April 2012 *Glories of Divine Name * "Rama Nama burns ignorance, passion and sin. With knowledge or without knowledge, correctly or incorrectly, when the word "Rama" is pronounced, it showers a rain of good on the devotee. /Sri Rama Brahma Tarakam/: Sri Rama is Brahman who takes one across Samsara. Rama is one in whom yogins sport (/Ramante/) i.e., the Self within. Once you take refuge in Him, your welfare becomes His responsibility."- Swami Sivananda "Indeed the power of God?s Name is simply marvelous. It can take man to the highest and loftiest truth of world existence. The Name grants him a state of unalterable freedom, bliss & peace."- Papa Ramdas "What is it that can link us with that which is beyond thought, speech and mind, beyond the grasp of the intellect? The path of the Divine Name in this Kali Yuga is the supreme, the least complicated, the most efficacious, unfailing, simple and powerful path."- Swami Chidananda /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 14541 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** *"The Transcendental Divinity That Is Lord Rama"- Swami Sivananda Sri Ramnavmi * * April 1, 2012 * "The Name of Lord Rama is the greatest purifier of the heart. It wipes away all one's sins. Not only this, but it wipes away the sinful tendencies as well. The Name is sweeter than the sweetest of objects. It is the haven of peace. It is the very life of pure souls. It is the purifier of all purifying agencies. It quenches the consuming fire of worldly desires. It awakens the knowledge of God. It bathes the aspirant in the, ocean of divine bliss. Glory to Sri Rama and His Name!....... None but the righteous can be truly happy. None but he who has the correct sense of duty and the will for its implementation can be said to live worthily. One must be imbued with a definite conviction about the supremacy of moral principles, ethical values and spiritual ideals. These ought to guide one's day-to-day actions and serve as powerful means for the culture of the human personality. That is the purpose of life. That is the way to Self-realisation. That is the message and the mission of Lord Rama's Life on earth......- Swami Sivananda<< More>> *Audio Clips * "Om Namo Narayanaya" -Continuous Chanting in Diffrent Raga- Swami Adhyatmananda " Sri Vishnusahashranama" ** *Sri Hanuman Jayanti * Hanuman was the living embodiment of the power of Ram-Nam. He was an ideal selfless worker, a true Karma Yogi who worked desirelessly. He was a great devotee and an exceptional Brahmachari or celibate. He served Sri Rama with pure love and devotion, without expecting any fruit in return. He lived only to serve Sri Rama." "Hanuman ranks first amongst the heroes of the world. His heroic deeds, wonderful exploits and marvelous feats of strength and bravery cannot be adequately described.He is a Chiranjeevi. He is everywhere. He who has eyes and devotion beholds him and receives his blessing"....... Swami Sivananda << More>> Hanuman Chalisa - audio clip *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *"Surrender"* " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." So, surrender and activity do not conflict with each other, but are part and parcel of a total act of spiritualising yourself completely, stepping aside and asking God to take over. If God takes over, everything is under control, everything is working perfectly. If we are there, nothing is under control?mind is not under control, senses are not under control, everything is upside down. When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes. You will only do that which is in accordance with the will of God, the teachings of God and the saints. If it is not in consonance with the will of God and the teachings of the saints, you will not do it. - Swami Chidananda<< More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. You can still enroll. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting News* Brahmotsav of Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Bahvan & Sri Chidananda Dhyana Mandir /Sri Ashtalaxmi Darshan Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj News & Activity Report for the Month of March 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 /April 2012 *Glories of Divine Name * "Rama Nama burns ignorance, passion and sin. With knowledge or without knowledge, correctly or incorrectly, when the word "Rama" is pronounced, it showers a rain of good on the devotee. /Sri Rama Brahma Tarakam/: Sri Rama is Brahman who takes one across Samsara. Rama is one in whom yogins sport (/Ramante/) i.e., the Self within. Once you take refuge in Him, your welfare becomes His responsibility."- Swami Sivananda "Indeed the power of God?s Name is simply marvelous. It can take man to the highest and loftiest truth of world existence. The Name grants him a state of unalterable freedom, bliss & peace."- Papa Ramdas "What is it that can link us with that which is beyond thought, speech and mind, beyond the grasp of the intellect? The path of the Divine Name in this Kali Yuga is the supreme, the least complicated, the most efficacious, unfailing, simple and powerful path."- Swami Chidananda /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 120054 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Mar 30 22:49:43 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:49:43 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, April 2012 Message-ID: <4F7670C7.3050900@divyajivan.org> April 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *April 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** *"The Transcendental Divinity That Is Lord Rama"- Swami Sivananda Sri Ramnavmi * * April 1, 2012 * "The Name of Lord Rama is the greatest purifier of the heart. It wipes away all one's sins. Not only this, but it wipes away the sinful tendencies as well. The Name is sweeter than the sweetest of objects. It is the haven of peace. It is the very life of pure souls. It is the purifier of all purifying agencies. It quenches the consuming fire of worldly desires. It awakens the knowledge of God. It bathes the aspirant in the, ocean of divine bliss. Glory to Sri Rama and His Name!....... None but the righteous can be truly happy. None but he who has the correct sense of duty and the will for its implementation can be said to live worthily. One must be imbued with a definite conviction about the supremacy of moral principles, ethical values and spiritual ideals. These ought to guide one's day-to-day actions and serve as powerful means for the culture of the human personality. That is the purpose of life. That is the way to Self-realisation. That is the message and the mission of Lord Rama's Life on earth......- Swami Sivananda<< More>> *Audio Clips * "Om Namo Narayanaya" -Continuous Chanting in Diffrent Raga- Swami Adhyatmananda " Sri Vishnusahashranama" ** *Sri Hanuman Jayanti ( April 6, 1012 )* Hanuman was the living embodiment of the power of Ram-Nam. He was an ideal selfless worker, a true Karma Yogi who worked desirelessly. He was a great devotee and an exceptional Brahmachari or celibate. He served Sri Rama with pure love and devotion, without expecting any fruit in return. He lived only to serve Sri Rama." "Hanuman ranks first amongst the heroes of the world. His heroic deeds, wonderful exploits and marvelous feats of strength and bravery cannot be adequately described.He is a Chiranjeevi. He is everywhere. He who has eyes and devotion beholds him and receives his blessing"....... Swami Sivananda << More>> Hanuman Chalisa - audio clip *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *"Surrender"* " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." Surrender and activity do not conflict with each other, but are part and parcel of a total act of spiritualising yourself completely, stepping aside and asking God to take over. If God takes over, everything is under control, everything is working perfectly. If we are there, nothing is under control?mind is not under control, senses are not under control, everything is upside down. When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes. You will only do that which is in accordance with the will of God, the teachings of God and the saints. If it is not in consonance with the will of God and the teachings of the saints, you will not do it." - Swami Chidananda<< More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. You can still enroll. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting News* Brahmotsav of Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Bahvan & Sri Chidananda Dhyana Mandir /Sri Ashtalaxmi Darshan Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj News & Activity Report for the Month of March 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 / *Glories of Divine Name * "Rama Nama burns ignorance, passion and sin. With knowledge or without knowledge, correctly or incorrectly, when the word "Rama" is pronounced, it showers a rain of good on the devotee. /Sri Rama Brahma Tarakam/: Sri Rama is Brahman who takes one across Samsara. Rama is one in whom yogins sport (/Ramante/) i.e., the Self within. Once you take refuge in Him, your welfare becomes His responsibility."- Swami Sivananda "Indeed the power of God?s Name is simply marvelous. It can take man to the highest and loftiest truth of world existence. The Name grants him a state of unalterable freedom, bliss & peace."- Papa Ramdas "What is it that can link us with that which is beyond thought, speech and mind, beyond the grasp of the intellect? The path of the Divine Name in this Kali Yuga is the supreme, the least complicated, the most efficacious, unfailing, simple and powerful path."- Swami Chidananda /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 14541 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ***The Worship of the Divine Mother - Swami Sivananda on the occasion of Adi Shaktipith, **Sri Asthalaxmi Brahmotsav ( April 29, 2012 ) * ** " Devi is synonymous with Sakti or the Divine Power that manifests, sustains and transforms the universe as the one unifying force of Existence. In fact, worship of Devi is not sectarian; it does not belong to any cult. By Devi or Sakti we mean the presupposition of all forms of existential power, the power of knowledge, of omniscience. These powers are the glorious attributes of God?you may call Him Vishnu or Siva or as you like. In other words, Sakti is the very possibility of the Absolute?s appearing as many, of God?s causing this universe. Sakti and Sakta are one; the Power and the one who possesses the Power cannot be separated; God and Sakti are like fire and heat of fire." "Devi-worship or Sakti-worship is therefore worship of God?s glory, of God?s greatness and supremacy. It is adoration of the Almighty" - Swami Sivananda<< More>> " Sri Yantra Worship" Utsav Triveni -Join with us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram. Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *The immanence of God* " 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." "What more can I say? 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 << More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * *Visit our"SIVA" (Sivananda Institute of Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Center. * Join any yoga group, as per your liking & ability and transform your life into YogaWay of Living . Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Yes, you can still enroll. Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad invites you to 68th birthday celebration of *Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj * in the company of learned Saints. Daily Sant Samagam, Satsang and JnanaYajna with Maha Mandleshwars have been organized from April 29, 2012- May 3, 2012. Get the details 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 . News & Activity Report for the Month of April 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / April 2012 *Pearle's of Wisdom * "A good word for a bad one is worth much but costs little. Kindness does not consist in gifts, but in gentleness and generosity." "Bear no envy. Commit no slander. Speak no falsehood. Practice no deceit. Harbor no malice.You will be ever joyful, happy and peaceful." "Sacrifice and service are your two hands. Freedom and peace are your two legs. Love and bliss are your two eyes. Truth and devotion are your two ears. Self- knowledge is your mouth. Perfection is, indeed, heart and soul." "The Sweetness of life is devotion. The fragrance of life is generosity. The pivot of life is meditation . The goal of life is Self- Realization." -Swami Sivananda *Gurudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 23020 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sat Apr 28 01:23:51 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:23:51 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, May 2012 Message-ID: <4F9B7EE7.8050108@divyajivan.org> May 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *May 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ***The Worship of the Divine Mother - Swami Sivananda on the occasion of Adi Shaktipith, **Sri Asthalaxmi Brahmotsav ( April 29, 2012 ) * ** " Devi is synonymous with Sakti or the Divine Power that manifests, sustains and transforms the universe as the one unifying force of Existence. In fact, worship of Devi is not sectarian; it does not belong to any cult. By Devi or Sakti we mean the presupposition of all forms of existential power, the power of knowledge, of omniscience. These powers are the glorious attributes of God?you may call Him Vishnu or Siva or as you like. In other words, Sakti is the very possibility of the Absolute?s appearing as many, of God?s causing this universe. Sakti and Sakta are one; the Power and the one who possesses the Power cannot be separated; God and Sakti are like fire and heat of fire." "Devi-worship or Sakti-worship is therefore worship of God?s glory, of God?s greatness and supremacy. It is adoration of the Almighty" - Swami Sivananda<< More>> " Sri Yantra Worship" Utsav Triveni -Join with us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram. Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** * The immanence of God* " 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." "What more can I say? 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 << More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * *Visit our"SIVA" (Sivananda Institute of Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Center. * Join any yoga group, as per your liking & ability and transform your life into YogaWay of Living . Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Yes, you can still enroll. Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad invites you to 68th birthday celebration of *Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj * in the company of learned Saints. Daily Sant Samagam, Satsang and JnanaYajna with Maha Mandleshwars have been organized from April 29, 2012- May 3, 2012. Get the details 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 . News & Activity Report for the Month of April 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / April 2012 *Pearle's of Wisdom * "A good word for a bad one is worth much but costs little. Kindness does not consist in gifts, but in gentleness and generosity." "Bear no envy. Commit no slander. Speak no falsehood. Practice no deceit. Harbor no malice.You will be ever joyful, happy and peaceful." "Sacrifice and service are your two hands. Freedom and peace are your two legs. Love and bliss are your two eyes. Truth and devotion are your two ears. Self- knowledge is your mouth. Perfection is, indeed, heart and soul." "The Sweetness of life is devotion. The fragrance of life is generosity. The pivot of life is meditation . 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In fact, worship of Devi is not sectarian; it does not belong to any cult. By Devi or Sakti we mean the presupposition of all forms of existential power, the power of knowledge, of omniscience. These powers are the glorious attributes of God?you may call Him Vishnu or Siva or as you like. In other words, Sakti is the very possibility of the Absolute?s appearing as many, of God?s causing this universe. Sakti and Sakta are one; the Power and the one who possesses the Power cannot be separated; God and Sakti are like fire and heat of fire." "Devi-worship or Sakti-worship is therefore worship of God?s glory, of God?s greatness and supremacy. It is adoration of the Almighty" - Swami Sivananda<< More>> " Sri Yantra Worship" Utsav Triveni -Join with us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram. Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** * The immanence of God* " 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." "What more can I say? 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 << More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * *Visit our"SIVA" (Sivananda Institute of Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Center. * Join any yoga group, as per your liking & ability and transform your life into YogaWay of Living . Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Yes, you can still enroll. Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad invites you to 68th birthday celebration of *Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj * in the company of learned Saints. Daily Sant Samagam, Satsang and JnanaYajna with Maha Mandleshwars have been organized from April 29, 2012- May 3, 2012. Get the details 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 . News & Activity Report for the Month of April 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / April 2012 *Pearle's of Wisdom * "A good word for a bad one is worth much but costs little. Kindness does not consist in gifts, but in gentleness and generosity." "Bear no envy. Commit no slander. Speak no falsehood. Practice no deceit. Harbor no malice.You will be ever joyful, happy and peaceful." "Sacrifice and service are your two hands. Freedom and peace are your two legs. Love and bliss are your two eyes. Truth and devotion are your two ears. Self- knowledge is your mouth. Perfection is, indeed, heart and soul." "The Sweetness of life is devotion. The fragrance of life is generosity. The pivot of life is meditation . The goal of life is Self- Realization." -Swami Sivananda *Gurudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 23020 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sat Apr 28 01:40:33 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:40:33 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, May 2012 Message-ID: <4F9B82D1.30202@divyajivan.org> May 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *May 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ***The Worship of the Divine Mother - Swami Sivananda on the occasion of Adi Shaktipith, **Sri Asthalaxmi Brahmotsav ( April 29, 2012 ) * ** " Devi is synonymous with Sakti or the Divine Power that manifests, sustains and transforms the universe as the one unifying force of Existence. In fact, worship of Devi is not sectarian; it does not belong to any cult. By Devi or Sakti we mean the presupposition of all forms of existential power, the power of knowledge, of omniscience. These powers are the glorious attributes of God?you may call Him Vishnu or Siva or as you like. In other words, Sakti is the very possibility of the Absolute?s appearing as many, of God?s causing this universe. Sakti and Sakta are one; the Power and the one who possesses the Power cannot be separated; God and Sakti are like fire and heat of fire." "Devi-worship or Sakti-worship is therefore worship of God?s glory, of God?s greatness and supremacy. It is adoration of the Almighty" - Swami Sivananda<< More>> " Sri Yantra Worship" Utsav Triveni -Join with us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram. Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *The immanence of God* " 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." "What more can I say? 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 << More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * *Visit our"SIVA" (Sivananda Institute of Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Center. * Join any yoga group, as per your liking & ability and transform your life into YogaWay of Living . Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Yes, you can still enroll. Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad invites you to 68th birthday celebration of*Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj* in the company of learned Saints. Daily Sant Samagam, Satsang and JnanaYajna with Maha Mandleshwars have been organized from April 29, 2012- May 3, 2012. Get the details 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 . News & Activity Report for the Month of April 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / April 2012 *Pearle's of Wisdom * "A good word for a bad one is worth much but costs little. Kindness does not consist in gifts, but in gentleness and generosity." "Bear no envy. Commit no slander. Speak no falsehood. Practice no deceit. Harbor no malice.You will be ever joyful, happy and peaceful." "Sacrifice and service are your two hands. Freedom and peace are your two legs. Love and bliss are your two eyes. Truth and devotion are your two ears. Self- knowledge is your mouth. Perfection is, indeed, heart and soul." "The Sweetness of life is devotion. The fragrance of life is generosity. The pivot of life is meditation . 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In fact, worship of Devi is not sectarian; it does not belong to any cult. By Devi or Sakti we mean the presupposition of all forms of existential power, the power of knowledge, of omniscience. These powers are the glorious attributes of God?you may call Him Vishnu or Siva or as you like. In other words, Sakti is the very possibility of the Absolute?s appearing as many, of God?s causing this universe. Sakti and Sakta are one; the Power and the one who possesses the Power cannot be separated; God and Sakti are like fire and heat of fire." "Devi-worship or Sakti-worship is therefore worship of God?s glory, of God?s greatness and supremacy. It is adoration of the Almighty" - Swami Sivananda<< More>> " Sri Yantra Worship" Utsav Triveni -Join with us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram. Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *The immanence of God* " 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." "What more can I say? 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 << More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * *Visit our"SIVA" (Sivananda Institute of Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Center. * Join any yoga group, as per your liking & ability and transform your life into YogaWay of Living . Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Yes, you can still enroll. Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad invites you to 68th birthday celebration of*Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj* in the company of learned Saints. Daily Sant Samagam, Satsang and JnanaYajna with Maha Mandleshwars have been organized from April 29, 2012- May 3, 2012. Get the details 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 . News & Activity Report for the Month of April 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / April 2012 *Pearle's of Wisdom * "A good word for a bad one is worth much but costs little. Kindness does not consist in gifts, but in gentleness and generosity." "Bear no envy. Commit no slander. Speak no falsehood. Practice no deceit. Harbor no malice.You will be ever joyful, happy and peaceful." "Sacrifice and service are your two hands. Freedom and peace are your two legs. Love and bliss are your two eyes. Truth and devotion are your two ears. Self- knowledge is your mouth. Perfection is, indeed, heart and soul." "The Sweetness of life is devotion. The fragrance of life is generosity. The pivot of life is meditation . The goal of life is Self- Realization." -Swami Sivananda *Gurudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 23020 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu May 31 22:29:58 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 21:29:58 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, June 2012 Message-ID: <4FC82926.2080202@divyajivan.org> June 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *June 2 012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** * Remembering "/Sannyasa Diksha" day / of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivananda (June 1, 2012) * * * ** "Rare it is to find a parallel to the type of life?of lofty, sublime selflessness and total, wonderful, dedicated selfless service of all God?s creatures?that Gurudev was and placed before us as an ideal. It is to this embodiment of selflessness and selfless service, this great expounder of /nishkama-karma-yoga, /who boldly declared, "Service of humanity is worship of God," that we pay our homage. May his blessings be upon us all!" "All Gurudev?s life after Self-realisation, after becoming an enlightened sage and shining as a great light of the Himalayas, was a saga of selfless service?service of the poor, service of the suffering, service of the sick, service of the distressed, service of spiritual aspirants and seekers, service of all humanity, service of the whole world. In diverse, numerous ways, his entire life was one great, continuous stream of selfless service. He had even forgotten how to think of himself; he could only think of others. He lived thinking of others: "In what way can I be of benefit, in what way can I serve?" That was Gurudev Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj till the very last days." - Swami Chidananda<< More>>. *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** Faith Hope and Charity* *" Faith, hope and charity?never let go of these. Always let them be enshrined within you?faith in the Supreme, hope for yourself and charity towards all." "Thus finish your journey and you will attain the Goal. The journey will take you to your destiny?your divine destiny, the fulfillment of which is the most important thing in life. All other things come afterward; they are secondary. In this way, understand your life, understand yourself, understand your relationship to the Maker, and understand your relationship to the rest of creation." "May you ponder these cardinal points of your life?s journey?charity towards God?s creatures, absolute hope about yourself, and absolute faith in the Being Who has brought you into being, Who has placed you among His creatures, so that you may become like Him and you can attain Him as your supreme Goal!"/- /Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad humbly announces Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Mahaaraj's Divya Tour 2012 ( Jun 19, 2012 - Sept 19, 2012) to the West. An invitation of a devotee led to an inquiry with the key organizers of the past Divya Tours of Pujya Swamiji and collecting the responses from them have made Swamiji's Divya Tour a reality. It is them, the key organizers, who has built up the Divya Tour 2012 itinerary in a Yajana spirit, in and through their busy life. Pujya Swamiji is touched by their devotion and dedication to pursue higher in life. He thanks them all, who are ready to receive Him. He welcomes them all for joining him in his mission of service to humanity and spreading the message of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is all SIVA's WILL. Please find theprogram schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. Report for the Month of May 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / May 2012 *Divine Inspiration * Selfless service can reveal to you the identity of humanity, can expand your heart and take you to the door of intuition. Therefore, do unceasing selfless service and thus purify your heart. Have a definite aim. Live with a definite purpose. Realise that life is meant for service and not for self-seeking. Build your life on the great ideal of selfless service. All other ideals will manifest in life through this ideal of selfless service. Be actively pure, helpful and self-sacrificing. Discipline the body and the mind again and again for fiery service. Discipline of the body and the mind is the first stage in practical Yoga. Nishkamya Seva is the keystone to Karma Yoga, Cultivate humility, love, truth in thought, words and deeds. Abandon pettiness, narrow outlook, selfishness, jealousy and anger. See God in every living creature and within you. Feel His presence everywhere. You will experience immense bliss, strength and indescribable joy. - Swami Sivananda G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 110454 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu May 31 22:37:21 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 21:37:21 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, June 2012 Message-ID: <4FC82AE1.30709@divyajivan.org> June 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *June 2 012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** * Remembering "/Sannyasa Diksha" day / of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivananda (June 1, 2012) * * * ** "Rare it is to find a parallel to the type of life?of lofty, sublime selflessness and total, wonderful, dedicated selfless service of all God?s creatures?that Gurudev was and placed before us as an ideal. It is to this embodiment of selflessness and selfless service, this great expounder of /nishkama-karma-yoga, /who boldly declared, "Service of humanity is worship of God," that we pay our homage. May his blessings be upon us all!" "All Gurudev?s life after Self-realisation, after becoming an enlightened sage and shining as a great light of the Himalayas, was a saga of selfless service?service of the poor, service of the suffering, service of the sick, service of the distressed, service of spiritual aspirants and seekers, service of all humanity, service of the whole world. In diverse, numerous ways, his entire life was one great, continuous stream of selfless service. He had even forgotten how to think of himself; he could only think of others. He lived thinking of others: "In what way can I be of benefit, in what way can I serve?" That was Gurudev Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj till the very last days." - Swami Chidananda<< More>>. *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** Faith Hope and Charity* *" Faith, hope and charity?never let go of these. Always let them be enshrined within you?faith in the Supreme, hope for yourself and charity towards all." "Thus finish your journey and you will attain the Goal. The journey will take you to your destiny?your divine destiny, the fulfillment of which is the most important thing in life. All other things come afterward; they are secondary. In this way, understand your life, understand yourself, understand your relationship to the Maker, and understand your relationship to the rest of creation." "May you ponder these cardinal points of your life?s journey?charity towards God?s creatures, absolute hope about yourself, and absolute faith in the Being Who has brought you into being, Who has placed you among His creatures, so that you may become like Him and you can attain Him as your supreme Goal!"/- /Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad humbly announces Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Mahaaraj's Divya Tour 2012 ( Jun 19, 2012 - Sept 19, 2012) to the West. An invitation of a devotee led to an inquiry with the key organizers of the past Divya Tours of Pujya Swamiji and collecting the responses from them have made Swamiji's Divya Tour a reality. It is them, the key organizers, who has built up the Divya Tour 2012 itinerary in a Yajana spirit, in and through their busy life. Pujya Swamiji is touched by their devotion and dedication to pursue higher in life. He thanks them all, who are ready to receive Him. He welcomes them all for joining him in his mission of service to humanity and spreading the message of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is all SIVA's WILL. Please find theprogram schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. Report for the Month of May 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / May 2012 *Divine Inspiration * Selfless service can reveal to you the identity of humanity, can expand your heart and take you to the door of intuition. Therefore, do unceasing selfless service and thus purify your heart. Have a definite aim. Live with a definite purpose. Realise that life is meant for service and not for self-seeking. Build your life on the great ideal of selfless service. All other ideals will manifest in life through this ideal of selfless service. Be actively pure, helpful and self-sacrificing. Discipline the body and the mind again and again for fiery service. Discipline of the body and the mind is the first stage in practical Yoga. Nishkamya Seva is the keystone to Karma Yoga, Cultivate humility, love, truth in thought, words and deeds. Abandon pettiness, narrow outlook, selfishness, jealousy and anger. See God in every living creature and within you. Feel His presence everywhere. You will experience immense bliss, strength and indescribable joy. - Swami Sivananda G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 110454 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu May 31 22:47:32 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 21:47:32 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, June 2012 Message-ID: <4FC82D44.3000902@divyajivan.org> June 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *June 2 012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** * Remembering "/Sannyasa Diksha" day / of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivananda (June 1, 2012) * * * ** "Rare it is to find a parallel to the type of life?of lofty, sublime selflessness and total, wonderful, dedicated selfless service of all God?s creatures?that Gurudev was and placed before us as an ideal. It is to this embodiment of selflessness and selfless service, this great expounder of /nishkama-karma-yoga, /who boldly declared, "Service of humanity is worship of God," that we pay our homage. May his blessings be upon us all!" "All Gurudev?s life after Self-realisation, after becoming an enlightened sage and shining as a great light of the Himalayas, was a saga of selfless service?service of the poor, service of the suffering, service of the sick, service of the distressed, service of spiritual aspirants and seekers, service of all humanity, service of the whole world. In diverse, numerous ways, his entire life was one great, continuous stream of selfless service. He had even forgotten how to think of himself; he could only think of others. He lived thinking of others: "In what way can I be of benefit, in what way can I serve?" That was Gurudev Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj till the very last days." - Swami Chidananda<< More>>. *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** Faith Hope and Charity* *" Faith, hope and charity?never let go of these. Always let them be enshrined within you?faith in the Supreme, hope for yourself and charity towards all." "Thus finish your journey and you will attain the Goal. The journey will take you to your destiny?your divine destiny, the fulfillment of which is the most important thing in life. All other things come afterward; they are secondary. In this way, understand your life, understand yourself, understand your relationship to the Maker, and understand your relationship to the rest of creation." "May you ponder these cardinal points of your life?s journey?charity towards God?s creatures, absolute hope about yourself, and absolute faith in the Being Who has brought you into being, Who has placed you among His creatures, so that you may become like Him and you can attain Him as your supreme Goal!"/- /Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad humbly announces Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Mahaaraj's Divya Tour 2012 ( Jun 19, 2012 - Sept 19, 2012) to the West. An invitation of a devotee led to an inquiry with the key organizers of the past Divya Tours of Pujya Swamiji and collecting the responses from them have made Swamiji's Divya Tour a reality. It is them, the key organizers, who has built up the Divya Tour 2012 itinerary in a Yajana spirit, in and through their busy life. Pujya Swamiji is touched by their devotion and dedication to pursue higher in life. He thanks them all, who are ready to receive Him. He welcomes them all for joining him in his mission of service to humanity and spreading the message of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is all SIVA's WILL. Please find theprogram schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. Report for the Month of May 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / May 2012 *Divine Inspiration * * Selfless service can reveal to you the identity of humanity, can expand your heart and take you to the door of intuition. Therefore, do unceasing selfless service and thus purify your heart. Have a definite aim. Live with a definite purpose. Realise that life is meant for service and not for self-seeking. * Build your life on the great ideal of selfless service. All other ideals will manifest in life through this ideal of selfless service. Be actively pure, helpful and self-sacrificing. Discipline the body and the mind again and again for fiery service. Discipline of the body and the mind is the first stage in practical Yoga. * Nishkamya Seva is the keystone to Karma Yoga, Cultivate humility, love, truth in thought, words and deeds. Abandon pettiness, narrow outlook, selfishness, jealousy and anger. * See God in every living creature and within you. Feel His presence everywhere. You will experience immense bliss, strength and indescribable joy. - Swami Sivananda G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 110454 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu May 31 22:54:35 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 21:54:35 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, June 2012 Message-ID: <4FC82EEB.8030809@divyajivan.org> June 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *June 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** * Remembering "/Sannyasa Diksha" day / of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivananda (June 1, 2012) * * * ** "Rare it is to find a parallel to the type of life?of lofty, sublime selflessness and total, wonderful, dedicated selfless service of all God?s creatures?that Gurudev was and placed before us as an ideal. It is to this embodiment of selflessness and selfless service, this great expounder of /nishkama-karma-yoga, /who boldly declared, "Service of humanity is worship of God," that we pay our homage. May his blessings be upon us all!" "All Gurudev?s life after Self-realisation, after becoming an enlightened sage and shining as a great light of the Himalayas, was a saga of selfless service?service of the poor, service of the suffering, service of the sick, service of the distressed, service of spiritual aspirants and seekers, service of all humanity, service of the whole world. In diverse, numerous ways, his entire life was one great, continuous stream of selfless service. He had even forgotten how to think of himself; he could only think of others. He lived thinking of others: "In what way can I be of benefit, in what way can I serve?" That was Gurudev Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj till the very last days." - Swami Chidananda<< More>>. *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** Faith Hope and Charity* *" Faith, hope and charity?never let go of these. Always let them be enshrined within you?faith in the Supreme, hope for yourself and charity towards all." "Thus finish your journey and you will attain the Goal. The journey will take you to your destiny?your divine destiny, the fulfillment of which is the most important thing in life. All other things come afterward; they are secondary. In this way, understand your life, understand yourself, understand your relationship to the Maker, and understand your relationship to the rest of creation." "May you ponder these cardinal points of your life?s journey?charity towards God?s creatures, absolute hope about yourself, and absolute faith in the Being Who has brought you into being, Who has placed you among His creatures, so that you may become like Him and you can attain Him as your supreme Goal!"/- /Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad humbly announces Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Mahaaraj's Divya Tour 2012 ( Jun 19, 2012 - Sept 19, 2012) to the West. An invitation of a devotee led to an inquiry with the key organizers of the past Divya Tours of Pujya Swamiji and collecting the responses from them have made Swamiji's Divya Tour a reality. It is them, the key organizers, who has built up the Divya Tour 2012 itinerary in a Yajana spirit, in and through their busy life. Pujya Swamiji is touched by their devotion and dedication to pursue higher in life. He thanks them all, who are ready to receive Him. He welcomes them all for joining him in his mission of service to humanity and spreading the message of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is all SIVA's WILL. Please find theprogram schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. Report for the Month of May 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / May 2012 *Divine Inspiration * * Selfless service can reveal to you the identity of humanity, can expand your heart and take you to the door of intuition. Therefore, do unceasing selfless service and thus purify your heart. Have a definite aim. Live with a definite purpose. Realise that life is meant for service and not for self-seeking. * Build your life on the great ideal of selfless service. All other ideals will manifest in life through this ideal of selfless service. Be actively pure, helpful and self-sacrificing. Discipline the body and the mind again and again for fiery service. Discipline of the body and the mind is the first stage in practical Yoga. * Nishkamya Seva is the keystone to Karma Yoga, Cultivate humility, love, truth in thought, words and deeds. Abandon pettiness, narrow outlook, selfishness, jealousy and anger. * See God in every living creature and within you. Feel His presence everywhere. You will experience immense bliss, strength and indescribable joy. - Swami Sivananda G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 110454 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Jun 27 01:50:00 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:50:00 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, July 2012 Message-ID: <4FEA9F08.6050808@divyajivan.org> July 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *July 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *"Glories of Guru-Bhakti Yoga " by Swami Sivananda on auspicious Guru Purnima * *( July 3, 2012 ) * " Worship the Guru with the flowers of faith and devotion. Satsanga with the Guru is the first pillar in the temple of Self-realisation.Grace of God takes the form of Guru. To see the Guru is to see God. Blind is the man who has not seen the divine Master. There is but one religion, the religion of devotion and love to Guru." "Everyone who longs to transcend misery and obtain joy and happiness in life should sincerely practise Guru-Bhakti Yoga. True lasting happiness can be had by taking recourse to Guru Seva Yoga. Guru-Bhakti Yoga confers immortality, eternal bliss, freedom, perfection, perennial joy and everlasting peace."....... Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *No One Can Give You Salvation* ?No one can give salvation to any individual except that individual himself or herself.? ?You have to work for liberation from sorrow and the attainment of bliss; no one can give it to you; you obtain it by your own effort. In spite of all that has been said about Guru?s grace and divine /kripa /and miracles, nevertheless, the truth is that supreme state of blessedness is something you can give to yourself; no one else can give it to you.? ........Swami Chidananda << More>> // *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting Upcoming events * Divya Tour of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's commenced with stop over in Germany and arrival in USA in Chicago. Swamiji is a world-renowned yoga teacher. He has been teaching yoga for more than thirty years and has conducted about seven hundred Yoga & Meditation Camps. His yoga classes are always crowded as his teaching of yoga is simple and filled with many useful tips. He explains the benefits of various yoga postures and demonstrates each. It's a wonderful experience. Swamiji stresses the need for maintaining self-discipline and following a regular daily Sadhana. He stresses the Yoga way of Living to reach the Goal of Life - "The God Realization." Morning Yoga sessions & evening satsangs are getting organized all across. Please find the Program schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. for the details go to Divya Tour 2012 website News & Activity report for the Month of June 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 *Guru's Grace * * "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 G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ** * Remembering "/Sannyasa Diksha" day / of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivananda (June 1, 2012) * * * -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5060 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Satsanga with the Guru is the first pillar in the temple of Self-realisation.Grace of God takes the form of Guru. To see the Guru is to see God. Blind is the man who has not seen the divine Master. There is but one religion, the religion of devotion and love to Guru." "Everyone who longs to transcend misery and obtain joy and happiness in life should sincerely practise Guru-Bhakti Yoga. True lasting happiness can be had by taking recourse to Guru Seva Yoga. Guru-Bhakti Yoga confers immortality, eternal bliss, freedom, perfection, perennial joy and everlasting peace."....... Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *No One Can Give You Salvation* ?No one can give salvation to any individual except that individual himself or herself.? ?You have to work for liberation from sorrow and the attainment of bliss; no one can give it to you; you obtain it by your own effort. In spite of all that has been said about Guru?s grace and divine /kripa /and miracles, nevertheless, the truth is that supreme state of blessedness is something you can give to yourself; no one else can give it to you.? ........Swami Chidananda << More>> // *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting the events * Divya Tour of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's commenced with stop over in Germany and arrival in USA in Chicago, his first stop. Swamiji is a world-renowned yoga teacher. He has been teaching yoga for more than thirty years and has conducted more than 750 Yoga & Meditation Camps. His yoga classes are always crowded as his teaching of yoga is simple and filled with many useful tips. He explains the benefits of various yoga postures. Swamiji stresses the need for maintaining self-discipline and following a regular daily Sadhana. He stresses the Yoga way of Living to reach the Goal of Life - "The God Realization." Morning Yoga sessions & evening satsangs are getting organized all across. Please find the Program schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. for the details go to Divya Tour 2012 website News & Activity report for the Month of June 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 *Guru's Grace * * "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. 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 9505 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 8967 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Jun 27 02:26:39 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 01:26:39 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, July 2012 Message-ID: <4FEAA79F.3020105@divyajivan.org> July 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *July 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *"Glory of Guru-Bhakti Yoga " by Swami Sivananda on auspicious Guru Purnima * *( July 3, 2012 ) * " Worship the Guru with the flowers of faith and devotion. Satsanga with the Guru is the first pillar in the temple of Self-realisation.Grace of God takes the form of Guru. To see the Guru is to see God. Blind is the man who has not seen the divine Master. There is but one religion, the religion of devotion and love to Guru." "Everyone who longs to transcend misery and obtain joy and happiness in life should sincerely practise Guru-Bhakti Yoga. True lasting happiness can be had by taking recourse to Guru Seva Yoga. Guru-Bhakti Yoga confers immortality, eternal bliss, freedom, perfection, perennial joy and everlasting peace."....... Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** * No One Can Give You Salvation* ?No one can give salvation to any individual except that individual himself or herself.? ?You have to work for liberation from sorrow and the attainment of bliss; no one can give it to you; you obtain it by your own effort. In spite of all that has been said about Guru?s grace and divine /kripa /and miracles, nevertheless, the truth is that supreme state of blessedness is something you can give to yourself; no one else can give it to you.? ........Swami Chidananda << More>> // *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting the events * Divya Tour of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's commenced with stop over in Germany and arrival in USA in Chicago, his first stop. Swamiji stresses the need for maintaining self-discipline and following a regular daily Sadhana. He stresses the Yoga way of Living to reach the Goal of Life - "The God Realization." Swamiji is a world-renowned yoga teacher. He has been teaching yoga for more than thirty five years and has conducted more than 750 Yoga & Meditation Camps. His yoga classes are always crowded as his teaching of yoga is simple and filled with many useful tips. He explains the benefits of various yoga postures. Morning Yoga sessions & evening satsangs are getting organized all across. Please find the Program schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. for the details go to Divya Tour 2012 website News & Activity report for the Month of June 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 *Guru's Grace * * "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. 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 9505 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 8967 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sun Jul 1 23:19:59 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sun, 01 Jul 2012 22:19:59 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, July 2012 Message-ID: <4FF1135F.5000803@divyajivan.org> July 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *July 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *"Glory of Guru-Bhakti Yoga " by Swami Sivananda on auspicious Guru Purnima * *( July 3, 2012 ) * " Worship the Guru with the flowers of faith and devotion. Satsanga with the Guru is the first pillar in the temple of Self-realisation.Grace of God takes the form of Guru. To see the Guru is to see God. Blind is the man who has not seen the divine Master. There is but one religion, the religion of devotion and love to Guru." "Everyone who longs to transcend misery and obtain joy and happiness in life should sincerely practise Guru-Bhakti Yoga. True lasting happiness can be had by taking recourse to Guru Seva Yoga. Guru-Bhakti Yoga confers immortality, eternal bliss, freedom, perfection, perennial joy and everlasting peace." Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** * No One Can Give You Salvation* ?No one can give salvation to any individual except that individual himself or herself.? ?You have to work for liberation from sorrow and the attainment of bliss; no one can give it to you; you obtain it by your own effort. In spite of all that has been said about Guru?s grace and divine /kripa /and miracles, nevertheless, the truth is that supreme state of blessedness is something you can give to yourself; no one else can give it to you.? ........Swami Chidananda << More>> // *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting the events * Divya Tour of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's commenced with stop over in Germany and arrival in USA in Chicago, his first stop. Swamiji stresses the need for maintaining self-discipline and following a regular daily Sadhana. He stresses the Yoga way of Living to reach the Goal of Life - "The God Realization." Swamiji is a world-renowned yoga teacher. He has been teaching yoga for more than thirty five years and has conducted more than 750 Yoga & Meditation Camps. His yoga classes are always crowded as his teaching of yoga is simple and filled with many useful tips. He explains the benefits of various yoga postures. Morning Yoga sessions & evening satsangs are getting organized all across. Please find the Program schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. for the details go to Divya Tour 2012 website News & Activity report for the Month of June 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 *Guru's Grace * * "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. 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 9505 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 8967 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Mon Jul 2 00:25:17 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sun, 01 Jul 2012 23:25:17 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, July 2012 Message-ID: <4FF122AD.5080906@divyajivan.org> July 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *July 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *"Glory of Guru-Bhakti Yoga " by Swami Sivananda on auspicious Guru Purnima * *( July 3, 2012 ) * " Worship the Guru with the flowers of faith and devotion. Satsanga with the Guru is the first pillar in the temple of Self-realisation.Grace of God takes the form of Guru. To see the Guru is to see God. Blind is the man who has not seen the divine Master. There is but one religion, the religion of devotion and love to Guru." "Everyone who longs to transcend misery and obtain joy and happiness in life should sincerely practise Guru-Bhakti Yoga. True lasting happiness can be had by taking recourse to Guru Seva Yoga. Guru-Bhakti Yoga confers immortality, eternal bliss, freedom, perfection, perennial joy and everlasting peace." Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** * No One Can Give You Salvation* ?No one can give salvation to any individual except that individual himself or herself.? ?You have to work for liberation from sorrow and the attainment of bliss; no one can give it to you; you obtain it by your own effort. In spite of all that has been said about Guru?s grace and divine /kripa /and miracles, nevertheless, the truth is that supreme state of blessedness is something you can give to yourself; no one else can give it to you.? ........Swami Chidananda << More>> // *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting the events * Divya Tour of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's commenced with stop over in Germany and arrival in USA in Chicago, his first stop. Swamiji stresses the need for maintaining self-discipline and following a regular daily Sadhana. He stresses the Yoga way of Living to reach the Goal of Life - "The God Realization." Swamiji is a world-renowned yoga teacher. He has been teaching yoga for more than thirty five years and has conducted more than 750 Yoga & Meditation Camps. His yoga classes are always crowded as his teaching of yoga is simple and filled with many useful tips. He explains the benefits of various yoga postures. Morning Yoga sessions & evening satsangs are getting organized all across. Please find the Program schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. for the details go to Divya Tour 2012 website News & Activity report for the Month of June 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 *Guru's Grace * * "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. 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Blind is the man who has not seen the divine Master. There is but one religion, the religion of devotion and love to Guru." "Everyone who longs to transcend misery and obtain joy and happiness in life should sincerely practise Guru-Bhakti Yoga. True lasting happiness can be had by taking recourse to Guru Seva Yoga. Guru-Bhakti Yoga confers immortality, eternal bliss, freedom, perfection, perennial joy and everlasting peace." Swami Sivananda <> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** * No One Can Give You Salvation* ?No one can give salvation to any individual except that individual himself or herself.? ?You have to work for liberation from sorrow and the attainment of bliss; no one can give it to you; you obtain it by your own effort. In spite of all that has been said about Guru?s grace and divine /kripa /and miracles, nevertheless, the truth is that supreme state of blessedness is something you can give to yourself; no one else can give it to you.? ........Swami Chidananda <> // *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting the events * Divya Tour of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's commenced with stop over in Germany and arrival in USA in Chicago, his first stop. Swamiji stresses the need for maintaining self-discipline and following a regular daily Sadhana. He stresses the Yoga way of Living to reach the Goal of Life - "The God Realization." Swamiji is a world-renowned yoga teacher. He has been teaching yoga for more than thirty five years and has conducted more than 750 Yoga & Meditation Camps. His yoga classes are always crowded as his teaching of yoga is simple and filled with many useful tips. He explains the benefits of various yoga postures. Morning Yoga sessions & evening satsangs are getting organized all across. Please find the Program schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. for the details go to Divya Tour 2012 website News & Activity report for the Month of June 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 *Guru's Grace * * "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. 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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."- Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Temptation: *?/Kamah krodhascha lobhascha dehe tisthanti taskarah jnanaratnapaharaya tasmat jagrata jagrata/?Lust anger and greed, they are dacoits to rob and plunder the pearl of wisdom, not coming from outside to assail or invade you, but residing within your own body. Therefore, be awake, be awake,? says Sankaracharya in Vairagya Dindima." "We invite temptations; we go into that area where we are tempted. We cultivate the company of such persons who are our temptation, who are our downfall, who are the ones through whom these lower propensities assail us, by whom they are stimulated and made manifest"....... "Turn to God for help and you will receive it without fail, unfailingly. Turn to Him every day in meditation?meditation with faith, meditation with love, meditation with humility. And be on guard against these inner enemies to which you are host, inner enemies dwelling within your self, meaning you no good. This is the mystery of God and His creation, the great maya which is duratyaya (difficult to cross). Be on guard, never lay down arms, never give way. Always know that one day you have to overcome and you will overcome".- Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard */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. 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. <> *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * "It was very hectic four day program at Chicago. Pujya Swamiji's day began at 4.00/4.30am(wake up call for host and Swamiji), starting from home for morning yoga at 5.45am until 10.30pm touching down at home, traveling from one place to the next attending devotees' request for Bhiksha, home visit, evening temple satsang etc but, when it is satsang time and swamiji start speaking, He was found ever fresh and in a different realm. Every word and every sentence He speaks enters right into the heart of listeners and has a message so inspiring and energizing" -sevak To Swamiji, teaching of Bhagwad Geeta is the "Gospel of Swami Sivananda". Simple Formula of Blissful living, in His words, ?Be good, Do good, Be kind, Be compassionate, serve, love, be generous, be pure, be regular in your daily prayers and selfless service are the principle keys to live and lead blissful life.? Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour 2012 has commenced in USA from Chicago on June 28, 2012. Swamiji has completed his programs at Chicago, Madison, Detroit, Toronto, Toledo, Bloomington, Charlotte and Atlanta. His Morning Yoga, Pranamyam and Meditation sessions are popular all across USA and Canada. Evening discourses on various spiritual subjects are full of wisdom teaching and helpful tips for day to day living."Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Contact your local organizer for the details of theprogram schedule in your area and get benefited. You can find Sri Swamiji's tour related information's @ Divya Tour 2012 website News &Activity Report for the month of July 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 ***Lord Krisha's utterence - Geetamrutam * Perform action, O Arjuna, being steadfast in Yoga, abandoning attachment and balanced in success and failure! Evenness of mind is called Yoga. (2:48) Endowed with wisdom (evenness of mind), one casts off in this life both good and evil deeds; therefore, devote thyself to Yoga; Yoga is skill in action. (2:50) The world is bound by actions other than those performed for the sake of sacrifice; do thou, therefore, O son of Kunti, perform action for that sake (for sacrifice) alone, free from attachment! (3:9) Whatever thou doest, whatever thou eatest, whatever thou offerest in sacrifice, whatever HTML clipboard thou givest, whatever thou practiseth as austerity, O Arjuna, do it as an offering unto Me!(9:27) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 10453 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Krishna- Divine Incarnation, /Purna Avatara/ On auspicious Janmashtami ( Aug 9, 2012 )* ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "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."- Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Temptation: *?/Kamah krodhascha lobhascha dehe tisthanti taskarah jnanaratnapaharaya tasmat jagrata jagrata/?Lust anger and greed, they are dacoits to rob and plunder the pearl of wisdom, not coming from outside to assail or invade you, but residing within your own body. Therefore, be awake, be awake,? says Sankaracharya in Vairagya Dindima." "We invite temptations; we go into that area where we are tempted. We cultivate the company of such persons who are our temptation, who are our downfall, who are the ones through whom these lower propensities assail us, by whom they are stimulated and made manifest"....... "Turn to God for help and you will receive it without fail, unfailingly. Turn to Him every day in meditation?meditation with faith, meditation with love, meditation with humility. And be on guard against these inner enemies to which you are host, inner enemies dwelling within your self, meaning you no good. This is the mystery of God and His creation, the great maya which is duratyaya (difficult to cross). Be on guard, never lay down arms, never give way. Always know that one day you have to overcome and you will overcome".- Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard */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. 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. <> *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * "It was very hectic four day program at Chicago. Pujya Swamiji's day began at 4.00/4.30am(wake up call for host and Swamiji), starting from home for morning yoga at 5.45am until 10.30pm touching down at home, traveling from one place to the next attending devotees' request for Bhiksha, home visit, evening temple satsang etc but, when it is satsang time and swamiji start speaking, He was found ever fresh and in a different realm. Every word and every sentence He speaks enters right into the heart of listeners and has a message so inspiring and energizing" -sevak Keys to Blissful living, in His words, ?Be good, Do good, Be kind, Be compassionate, serve, love, be generous, be pure, be regular in your daily prayers and selfless service are the principle keys to live and lead blissful life.? Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour 2012 has commenced in USA from Chicago on June 28, 2012. Swamiji has completed his programs at Chicago, Madison, Detroit, Toronto, Toledo, Bloomington, Charlotte and Atlanta. His Morning Yoga, Pranamyam and Meditation sessions are popular all across USA and Canada. Evening discourses on various spiritual subjects are full of wisdom teaching and helpful tips for day to day living."Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Contact your local organizer for the details of theprogram schedule in your area and get benefited. You can find Sri Swamiji's tour related information's @ Divya Tour 2012 website News &Activity Report for the month of July 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 ***Lord Krisha's Utterance , "Geetamrutam " * Perform action, O Arjuna, being steadfast in Yoga, abandoning attachment and balanced in success and failure! Evenness of mind is called Yoga. (2:48) Acts of sacrifice, gift and austerity should not be abandoned, but should be performed; sacrifice, gift and also austerity are the purifiers of the wise.(18:5) For, verily the true nature of action (enjoined by the scriptures) should be known, also (that) of forbidden (or unlawful) action, and of inaction; hard to understand is the nature (path) of action.(4:17) Having abandoned attachment to the fruit of the action, ever content, depending on nothing, he does not do anything though engaged in activity.(4:20) The world is bound by actions other than those performed for the sake of sacrifice; do thou, therefore, O son of Kunti, perform action for that sake (for sacrifice) alone, free from attachment! (3:9) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 9505 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sun Aug 5 11:38:43 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sun, 05 Aug 2012 10:38:43 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, August 2012 Message-ID: <501E9383.4050003@divyajivan.org> August 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *August 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Krishna- Divine Incarnation, /Purna Avatara/ on auspicious Janmashtami ( Aug 9, 2012 )* ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "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."- Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Temptation: *?/Kamah krodhascha lobhascha dehe tisthanti taskarah jnanaratnapaharaya tasmat jagrata jagrata/?Lust anger and greed, they are dacoits to rob and plunder the pearl of wisdom, not coming from outside to assail or invade you, but residing within your own body. Therefore, be awake, be awake,? says Sankaracharya in Vairagya Dindima." "We invite temptations; we go into that area where we are tempted. We cultivate the company of such persons who are our temptation, who are our downfall, who are the ones through whom these lower propensities assail us, by whom they are stimulated and made manifest"....... "Turn to God for help and you will receive it without fail, unfailingly. Turn to Him every day in meditation?meditation with faith, meditation with love, meditation with humility. And be on guard against these inner enemies to which you are host, inner enemies dwelling within your self, meaning you no good. This is the mystery of God and His creation, the great maya which is duratyaya (difficult to cross). Be on guard, never lay down arms, never give way. Always know that one day you have to overcome and you will overcome".- Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard */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. 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. <> *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * "It was very hectic four day program at Chicago. Pujya Swamiji's day began at 4.00/4.30am(wake up call for host and Swamiji) starting from homeafter prayer & meditationfor morning yoga class at 5.45am until 10.30pm touching down at home, traveling from one place to the next, attending devotees' request for Bhiksha, home visit, evening temple satsang etc but, when it is satsang time and Swamiji starts speaking, HE was found ever fresh and in a different realm. Every word and every sentence HE speaks enters right into the heart of listeners and has a message so inspiring and energizing" -sevak For Individual host it is a few days of hectic schedule but For Swamiji it is everyday the same hectic schedule. He is fountain of energy. What is the secret ? HE has dedicated His life and each breath of His to the service of Humanity and to fulfill the Mission of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. HE inspires others to join in and stay in to be a part of SIVA's Mission. Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour 2012 has commenced in USA from Chicago on June 28, 2012. Swamiji has completed his programs at Chicago, Madison, Detroit, Toronto, Toledo, Bloomington, Charlotte and Atlanta. His Morning Yoga, Pranamyam and Meditation sessions are popular all across USA and Canada. Evening discourses on various spiritual subjects are full of wisdom teaching and helpful tips for day to day living."Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Contact your local organizer for the details of theprogram schedule in your area and get benefited. You can find Sri Swamiji's tour related information's @ Divya Tour 2012 website News &Activity Report for the month of July 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 ***Lord Krisha's Utterance , "Geetamrutam " * Perform action, O Arjuna, being steadfast in Yoga, abandoning attachment and balanced in success and failure! Evenness of mind is called Yoga. (2:48) Acts of sacrifice, gift and austerity should not be abandoned, but should be performed; sacrifice, gift and also austerity are the purifiers of the wise.(18:5) For, verily the true nature of action (enjoined by the scriptures) should be known, also (that) of forbidden (or unlawful) action, and of inaction; hard to understand is the nature (path) of action.(4:17) Having abandoned attachment to the fruit of the action, ever content, depending on nothing, he does not do anything though engaged in activity.(4:20) The world is bound by actions other than those performed for the sake of sacrifice; do thou, therefore, O son of Kunti, perform action for that sake (for sacrifice) alone, free from attachment! (3:9) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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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."- Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Temptation: *?/Kamah krodhascha lobhascha dehe tisthanti taskarah jnanaratnapaharaya tasmat jagrata jagrata/?Lust anger and greed, they are dacoits to rob and plunder the pearl of wisdom, not coming from outside to assail or invade you, but residing within your own body. Therefore, be awake, be awake,? says Sankaracharya in Vairagya Dindima." "We invite temptations; we go into that area where we are tempted. We cultivate the company of such persons who are our temptation, who are our downfall, who are the ones through whom these lower propensities assail us, by whom they are stimulated and made manifest"....... "Turn to God for help and you will receive it without fail, unfailingly. Turn to Him every day in meditation?meditation with faith, meditation with love, meditation with humility. And be on guard against these inner enemies to which you are host, inner enemies dwelling within your self, meaning you no good. This is the mystery of God and His creation, the great maya which is duratyaya (difficult to cross). Be on guard, never lay down arms, never give way. Always know that one day you have to overcome and you will overcome".- Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard */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. 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. <> *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * "It was very hectic four day program at Chicago. Pujya Swamiji's day began at 4.00/4.30am(wake up call for host and Swamiji) starting from homeafter prayer & meditationfor morning yoga class at 5.45am until 10.30pm touching down at home, traveling from one place to the next, attending devotees' request for Bhiksha, home visit, evening temple satsang etc but, when it is satsang time and Swamiji starts speaking, HE was found ever fresh and in a different realm. Every word and every sentence HE speaks enters right into the heart of listeners and has a message so inspiring and energizing" -sevak For Individual host it is a few days of hectic schedule but For Swamiji it is everyday the same hectic schedule. He is fountain of energy. What is the secret ? HE has dedicated His life and each breath of His to the service of Humanity and to fulfill the Mission of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. HE inspires others to join in and stay in to be a part of SIVA's Mission. Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour 2012 has commenced in USA from Chicago on June 28, 2012. Swamiji has completed his programs at Chicago, Madison, Detroit, Toronto, Toledo, Bloomington, Charlotte and Atlanta. His Morning Yoga, Pranamyam and Meditation sessions are popular all across USA and Canada. Evening discourses on various spiritual subjects are full of wisdom teaching and helpful tips for day to day living."Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Contact your local organizer for the details of theprogram schedule in your area and get benefited. You can find Sri Swamiji's tour related information's @ Divya Tour 2012 website News &Activity Report for the month of July 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 ***Lord Krisha's Utterance , "Geetamrutam " * Perform action, O Arjuna, being steadfast in Yoga, abandoning attachment and balanced in success and failure! Evenness of mind is called Yoga. (2:48) Acts of sacrifice, gift and austerity should not be abandoned, but should be performed; sacrifice, gift and also austerity are the purifiers of the wise.(18:5) For, verily the true nature of action (enjoined by the scriptures) should be known, also (that) of forbidden (or unlawful) action, and of inaction; hard to understand is the nature (path) of action.(4:17) Having abandoned attachment to the fruit of the action, ever content, depending on nothing, he does not do anything though engaged in activity.(4:20) The world is bound by actions other than those performed for the sake of sacrifice; do thou, therefore, O son of Kunti, perform action for that sake (for sacrifice) alone, free from attachment! (3:9) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 9505 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sun Aug 5 11:47:05 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sun, 05 Aug 2012 10:47:05 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, August 2012 Message-ID: <501E9579.2000006@divyajivan.org> August 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *August 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Krishna- Divine Incarnation, /Purna Avatara/ on auspicious Janmashtami ( Aug 9, 2012 )* ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "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."- Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Temptation: *?/Kamah krodhascha lobhascha dehe tisthanti taskarah jnanaratnapaharaya tasmat jagrata jagrata/?Lust anger and greed, they are dacoits to rob and plunder the pearl of wisdom, not coming from outside to assail or invade you, but residing within your own body. Therefore, be awake, be awake,? says Sankaracharya in Vairagya Dindima." "We invite temptations; we go into that area where we are tempted. We cultivate the company of such persons who are our temptation, who are our downfall, who are the ones through whom these lower propensities assail us, by whom they are stimulated and made manifest"....... "Turn to God for help and you will receive it without fail, unfailingly. Turn to Him every day in meditation?meditation with faith, meditation with love, meditation with humility. And be on guard against these inner enemies to which you are host, inner enemies dwelling within your self, meaning you no good. This is the mystery of God and His creation, the great maya which is duratyaya (difficult to cross). Be on guard, never lay down arms, never give way. Always know that one day you have to overcome and you will overcome".- Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard */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. 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. <> *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * "It was very hectic four day program at Chicago. Pujya Swamiji's day began at 4.00/4.30am(wake up call for host and Swamiji) starting from homeafter prayer & meditationfor morning yoga class at 5.45am until 10.30pm touching down at home, traveling from one place to the next, attending devotees' request for Bhiksha, home visit, evening temple satsang etc but, when it is satsang time and Swamiji starts speaking, HE was found ever fresh and in a different realm. Every word and every sentence HE speaks enters right into the heart of listeners and has a message so inspiring and energizing" -sevak For Individual host it is a few days of hectic schedule but For Swamiji it is everyday the same hectic schedule. He is fountain of energy. What is the secret ? HE has dedicated His life and each breath of His to the service of Humanity and to fulfill the Mission of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. HE inspires others to join in and stay in to be a part of SIVA's Mission. Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour 2012 has commenced in USA from Chicago on June 28, 2012. Swamiji has completed his programs at Chicago, Madison, Detroit, Toronto, Toledo, Bloomington, Charlotte and Atlanta. His Morning Yoga, Pranamyam and Meditation sessions are popular all across USA and Canada. Evening discourses on various spiritual subjects are full of wisdom teaching and helpful tips for day to day living."Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Contact your local organizer for the details of theprogram schedule in your area and get benefited. You can find Sri Swamiji's tour related information's @ Divya Tour 2012 website News &Activity Report for the month of July 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 ***Lord Krisha's Utterance , "Geetamrutam " * Perform action, O Arjuna, being steadfast in Yoga, abandoning attachment and balanced in success and failure! Evenness of mind is called Yoga. (2:48) Acts of sacrifice, gift and austerity should not be abandoned, but should be performed; sacrifice, gift and also austerity are the purifiers of the wise.(18:5) For, verily the true nature of action (enjoined by the scriptures) should be known, also (that) of forbidden (or unlawful) action, and of inaction; hard to understand is the nature (path) of action.(4:17) Having abandoned attachment to the fruit of the action, ever content, depending on nothing, he does not do anything though engaged in activity.(4:20) The world is bound by actions other than those performed for the sake of sacrifice; do thou, therefore, O son of Kunti, perform action for that sake (for sacrifice) alone, free from attachment! (3:9) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 9505 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Sep 7 00:55:50 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 06 Sep 2012 23:55:50 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, September 2012 Message-ID: <50497E56.6080306@divyajivan.org> September 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *September 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard ***Remembering Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj on 125th Birth Anniversary ( Sept 8, 2012 ) of His Holiness* ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Our Adoration and Prostration to the Lotus Feet of Most Worshipful and Revered Gurudev Sri Swami Sivnandaji Maharaj. "Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj was the Man for the Mankind. Each breath of his life he breathed to serve, love and give the best what he could give or the best he could do for the mankind. He was a Godman, filled with wonderful love in his heart. From head to toe he was oozing with divine nectar of love, love and love only. He lived all his life for the good of mankind and he became a person beloved by countless people all over the world".........<> HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Ganesha - Remover of Obstacles ( on Ganesh Chaturthi - Sept 19, 2011) *** Lord Ganesha is an embodiment of wisdom and bliss. He is the Lord of Brahmacharins. He is the foremost among Brahmacharins or celibates. He is the Lord who removes all obstacles on the path of the spiritual aspirant, and bestows upon him worldly as well as spiritual success. Hence He is called Vigna Vinayaka. His Bija Akshara (root syllable) is Gung, pronounced to rhyme with the English word "sung". He is the Lord of harmony and peace./- Swami Sivananda..... <> / Sri Ganesh Sahsranama (sanskrit txt.) / English translation *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *"The Practice of Truth" *"Truth is a divine principle, that is not only the ultimate Reality, but also the path that leads to the ultimate Reality. It is the great /sadhana /that leads to the realisation of Truth. It is also the great penance that makes this /sadhana /fruitful, that supports this /sadhana/, infills this /sadhana /with a strength which is not of this earth, which is divine. The penance of truth creates spiritual force within one?s heart. The great Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, referred to this inner spiritual force as /atma-bala /and declared unhesitatingly that it was the source of all his strength and the secret of his success in whatever he undertook. The penance of truth gave him the spiritual power to overcome all that was inauspicious and unspiritual within himself. He had attained self-conquest, and above all he had attained conquest over falsehood in any form. So much so that he was bold enough to declare his viewpoint in the words: ?Not only is it true that God is truth, but I declare that truth is God.? To adhere to truth, verily would be to attain God" - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * With the Grace and Blessings of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, ?Divya Tour 2012" of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj has concluded on Sept 1, 2012 in USA & Canada. At present, He is in UK, the last leg of His tour. His holy presence and divine satsang brought joy and peace to seeking spiritual aspirants and yoga enthusiasts in the West. Morning Yoga sessions and evening satsang were well appreciated all across the USA and Canada. Devotees accorded him warm welcome and loved him for teaching Yoga way of Life. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. News & Activity Report for the Month of August 2012 Divya Jivan / July 2012 *** "Geetamrutam " * "He who hates no single being, is friendly and compassionate, free from self-regard and vanity, the same in good and evil, patient; Contented, ever devout, subdued in soul, firm in purpose, fixed on Me in heart and mind, and who worships Me, is dear to Me." -Bhagavad Gita (12:13-14) "And I am seated in the hearts of all; from Me are memory and knowledge, as well as their absence. I am verily that which has to be known by all the /Vedas/; I am indeed the author of Vedanta, and the knower of the /Vedas /am I".(15:!5) "To those men who worship Me alone , thinking of no other, who are devout, I provide gain and security."Bhagavad Gita (9 :22) "Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice to Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole Self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Lord, thou shalt verily come to Me".( 9:34) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard ***Remembering Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj on 125th Birth Anniversary ( Sept 8, 2012 ) of His Holiness* ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Our Adoration and Prostration to the Lotus Feet of Most Worshipful and Revered Gurudev Sri Swami Sivnandaji Maharaj. "Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj was the Man for the Mankind. Each breath of his life he breathed to serve, love and give the best what he could give or the best he could do for the mankind. He was a Godman, filled with wonderful love in his heart. From head to toe he was oozing with divine nectar of love, love and love only. He lived all his life for the good of mankind and he became a person beloved by countless people all over the world".........<> HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Ganesha - Remover of Obstacles ( on Ganesh Chaturthi - Sept 19, 2011) *** Lord Ganesha is an embodiment of wisdom and bliss. He is the Lord of Brahmacharins. He is the foremost among Brahmacharins or celibates. He is the Lord who removes all obstacles on the path of the spiritual aspirant, and bestows upon him worldly as well as spiritual success. Hence He is called Vigna Vinayaka. His Bija Akshara (root syllable) is Gung, pronounced to rhyme with the English word "sung". He is the Lord of harmony and peace./- Swami Sivananda..... <> / Sri Ganesh Sahsranama (sanskrit txt.) / English translation *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *"The Practice of Truth" *"Truth is a divine principle, that is not only the ultimate Reality, but also the path that leads to the ultimate Reality. It is the great /sadhana /that leads to the realisation of Truth. It is also the great penance that makes this /sadhana /fruitful, that supports this /sadhana/, infills this /sadhana /with a strength which is not of this earth, which is divine. The penance of truth creates spiritual force within one?s heart. The great Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, referred to this inner spiritual force as /atma-bala /and declared unhesitatingly that it was the source of all his strength and the secret of his success in whatever he undertook. The penance of truth gave him the spiritual power to overcome all that was inauspicious and unspiritual within himself. He had attained self-conquest, and above all he had attained conquest over falsehood in any form. So much so that he was bold enough to declare his viewpoint in the words: ?Not only is it true that God is truth, but I declare that truth is God.? To adhere to truth, verily would be to attain God" - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * With the Grace and Blessings of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, ?Divya Tour 2012" of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj has concluded in USA & Canada on Sept 1, 2012 . At present, Swamiji is in UK, the last leg of His tour. His holy presence and divine satsang brought joy and peace to seeking spiritual aspirants and yoga enthusiasts in the West. Morning Yoga sessions and evening satsang were well appreciated all across the USA and Canada. Devotees accorded him warm welcome and loved him for teaching Yoga way of Life. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. News & Activity Report for the Month of August 2012 Divya Jivan / July 2012 *** "Geetamrutam " * Having become the fire Vaisvanara, I abide in the body of living beings and, associated with the Prana and Apana, digest the fourfold food. "And I am seated in the hearts of all; from Me are memory and knowledge, as well as their absence. I am verily that which has to be known by all the /Vedas/; I am indeed the author of Vedanta, and the knower of the /Vedas /am I".(15:!5) "To those men who worship Me alone , thinking of no other, who are devout, I provide gain and security."Bhagavad Gita (9 :22) "Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice to Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole Self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Lord, thou shalt verily come to Me".( 9:34) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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"Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj was the Man for the Mankind. Each breath of his life he breathed to serve, love and give the best what he could give or the best he could do for the mankind. He was a Godman, filled with wonderful love in his heart. From head to toe he was oozing with divine nectar of love, love and love only. He lived all his life for the good of mankind and he became a person beloved by countless people all over the world".........<> HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Ganesha - Remover of Obstacles ( on Ganesh Chaturthi - Sept 19, 2011) *** Lord Ganesha is an embodiment of wisdom and bliss. He is the Lord of Brahmacharins. He is the foremost among Brahmacharins or celibates. He is the Lord who removes all obstacles on the path of the spiritual aspirant, and bestows upon him worldly as well as spiritual success. Hence He is called Vigna Vinayaka. His Bija Akshara (root syllable) is Gung, pronounced to rhyme with the English word "sung". He is the Lord of harmony and peace./- Swami Sivananda..... <> / Sri Ganesh Sahsranama (sanskrit txt.) / English translation *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *"The Practice of Truth" *"Truth is a divine principle, that is not only the ultimate Reality, but also the path that leads to the ultimate Reality. It is the great /sadhana /that leads to the realisation of Truth. It is also the great penance that makes this /sadhana /fruitful, that supports this /sadhana/, infills this /sadhana /with a strength which is not of this earth, which is divine. The penance of truth creates spiritual force within one?s heart. The great Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, referred to this inner spiritual force as /atma-bala /and declared unhesitatingly that it was the source of all his strength and the secret of his success in whatever he undertook. The penance of truth gave him the spiritual power to overcome all that was inauspicious and unspiritual within himself. He had attained self-conquest, and above all he had attained conquest over falsehood in any form. So much so that he was bold enough to declare his viewpoint in the words: ?Not only is it true that God is truth, but I declare that truth is God.? To adhere to truth, verily would be to attain God" - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * With the Grace and Blessings of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, ?Divya Tour 2012" of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj has concluded in USA & Canada on Sept 1, 2012 . At present, Swamiji is in UK, the last leg of His tour. His holy presence and divine satsang brought joy and peace to seeking spiritual aspirants and yoga enthusiasts in the West. Morning Yoga sessions and evening satsang were well appreciated all across the USA and Canada. Devotees accorded him warm welcome and loved him for teaching Yoga way of Life. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. News & Activity Report for the Month of August 2012 Divya Jivan / July 2012 *** "Geetamrutam " * Having become the fire Vaisvanara, I abide in the body of living beings and, associated with the Prana and Apana, digest the fourfold food. "And I am seated in the hearts of all; from Me are memory and knowledge, as well as their absence. I am verily that which has to be known by all the /Vedas/; I am indeed the author of Vedanta, and the knower of the /Vedas /am I".(15:!5) "To those men who worship Me alone , thinking of no other, who are devout, I provide gain and security."Bhagavad Gita (9 :22) "Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice to Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole Self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Lord, thou shalt verily come to Me".( 9:34) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." "This process demands a resolute will, determined effort and arduous struggle. In other words, strength and infinite power are the prime necessity. Thus it is the Divine Mother who has to operate through the aspirant. Let us now consider how?" ........Swami Sivananda<< More >> Devi Mahatamya - Swami Krishnananda Mangal Kari Bhavani" (Audio Clip) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness?all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; / that is supreme Yoga. Thus worship. God will reveal Himself in His transcendental, concealed form. Therefore, this great message, this great /sadhana /that Gurudev left for us, this inner secret of the spiritual life that he bestowed upon us as his special legacy, is that through virtue one can attain the source of all virtue, which is God. God dwells within your heart and is the source of all goodness. He is your indwelling reality, the source of your conduct and character, the source of your virtue and goodness, the source of your truth, purity and compassion, the source of the divine living of your life. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 ? Sept 23,2012) - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji?s Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal), Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show *** "Geetamrutam " * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride?these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 17218 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Oct 3 23:46:31 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 03 Oct 2012 22:46:31 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, October 2012 Message-ID: <506D0697.9000104@divyajivan.org> October 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *October 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *HTML clipboard *Navaratri - a festival of " Devi Worship " ***( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012) * ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." "This process demands a resolute will, determined effort and arduous struggle. In other words, strength and infinite power are the prime necessity. Thus it is the Divine Mother who has to operate through the aspirant. Let us now consider how?" ........Swami Sivananda<< More >> Devi Mahatamya - Swami Krishnananda Mangal Kari Bhavani" (Audio Clip) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness?all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; / that is supreme Yoga. Thus worship. God will reveal Himself in His transcendental, concealed form. Therefore, this great message, this great /sadhana /that Gurudev left for us, this inner secret of the spiritual life that he bestowed upon us as his special legacy, is that through virtue one can attain the source of all virtue, which is God. God dwells within your heart and is the source of all goodness. He is your indwelling reality, the source of your conduct and character, the source of your virtue and goodness, the source of your truth, purity and compassion, the source of the divine living of your life. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 ? Sept 23,2012) - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji?s Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal), Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show *** "Geetamrutam " * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride?these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 17218 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Tue Oct 9 10:47:16 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:47:16 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, October 2012 Message-ID: <507438F4.4060102@divyajivan.org> October 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *October 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *HTML clipboard *Navaratri - a festival of " Devi Worship " ***( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012) * ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." "This process demands a resolute will, determined effort and arduous struggle. In other words, strength and infinite power are the prime necessity. Thus it is the Divine Mother who has to operate through the aspirant. Let us now consider how?" ........Swami Sivananda<< More >> Devi Mahatamya - Swami Krishnananda Mangal Kari Bhavani" (Audio Clip) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness?all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; / that is supreme Yoga. Thus worship. God will reveal Himself in His transcendental, concealed form. Therefore, this great message, this great /sadhana /that Gurudev left for us, this inner secret of the spiritual life that he bestowed upon us as his special legacy, is that through virtue one can attain the source of all virtue, which is God. God dwells within your heart and is the source of all goodness. He is your indwelling reality, the source of your conduct and character, the source of your virtue and goodness, the source of your truth, purity and compassion, the source of the divine living of your life. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 ? Sept 23,2012) - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji?s Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal), Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show *** "Geetamrutam " * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride?these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 17218 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Tue Oct 9 10:54:32 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:54:32 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, October 2012 Message-ID: <50743AA8.2080308@divyajivan.org> October 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *October 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *HTML clipboard *Navaratri - a festival of " Devi Worship " ***( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012) * ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." "This process demands a resolute will, determined effort and arduous struggle. In other words, strength and infinite power are the prime necessity. Thus it is the Divine Mother who has to operate through the aspirant. Let us now consider how?" ........Swami Sivananda<< More >> Devi Mahatamya - Swami Krishnananda Mangal Kari Bhavani" (Audio Clip) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness?all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; / that is supreme Yoga. Thus worship. God will reveal Himself in His transcendental, concealed form. Therefore, this great message, this great /sadhana /that Gurudev left for us, this inner secret of the spiritual life that he bestowed upon us as his special legacy, is that through virtue one can attain the source of all virtue, which is God. God dwells within your heart and is the source of all goodness. He is your indwelling reality, the source of your conduct and character, the source of your virtue and goodness, the source of your truth, purity and compassion, the source of the divine living of your life. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 ? Sept 23,2012) - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji?s Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal), Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show *** "Geetamrutam " * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride?these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri -A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)** * HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." "This process demands a resolute will, determined effort and arduous struggle. In other words, strength and infinite power are the prime necessity. Thus it is the Divine Mother who has to operate through the aspirant. Let us now consider how?" ........Swami Sivananda<< More >> Devi Mahatamya - Swami Krishnananda Mangal Kari Bhavani" (Audio Clip) =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; /that is supreme Yoga. Thus worship. God will reveal Himself in His transcendental, concealed form. Therefore, this great message, this great /sadhana /that Gurudev left for us, this inner secret of the spiritual life that he bestowed upon us as his special legacy, is that through virtue one can attain the source of all virtue, which is God. God dwells within your heart and is the source of all goodness. He is your indwelling reality, the source of your conduct and character, the source of your virtue and goodness, the source of your truth, purity and compassion, the source of the divine living of your life. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> ===================================================================================================================== *On Health Topics From " Yoga & Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda *"Backache"**Principle causes of Backache, Treatment & Precautions ....... Bhujangasana, Baddha-Naukasana, Kati -Utthanasana, Ushtrasana, Bharmari Pranayama & Shavasana are very helpful. Practice of Shalabhasana at the end of Bhujang?asana and practice of Dhanurasana on completion of Ushtrasana are found very beneficial for the backache. Therefore, without any type of hurry, with perfect quiet attitude & balance state of mind, practise Asanas, Bhramari as well as Omkar Pranayamas. **<> ============================================================================== HTML clipboard Concluding *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi"), its Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 *y Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by * * For Yogasana Video clips * Divya Jivan / October 2012 =============================================================== *Gitamrutam ** *Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) ************************************************************** Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org ------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Gita verse 16-01.gif Type: image/gif Size: 7089 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Gita verse 16-02.gif Type: image/gif Size: 7724 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri - A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)** * HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." - Swami Sivananda<< More >> =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; /that is supreme Yoga. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> ===================================================================================================================== *On Health Topics From " Yoga & Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda * **"Backache"**Principle causes of Backache, Treatment & Precautions ....... Bhujangasana, Baddha-Naukasana, Kati -Utthanasana, Ushtrasana, Bharmari Pranayama & Shavasana are very helpful. Practice of Shalabhasana at the end of Bhujang?asana and practice of Dhanurasana on completion of Ushtrasana are found very beneficial for the backache. Therefore, without any type of hurry, with perfect quiet attitude & balance state of mind, practise Asanas, Bhramari as well as Omkar Pranayamas. **<> ============================================================================== HTML clipboard Concluding *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi"), its Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 *Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by * * For Yogasana Video clips * Divya Jivan / October 2012 =============================================================== *Gitamrutam ** *Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) ************************************************************** Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website ------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Oct 10 23:54:47 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 22:54:47 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter October 2012 Message-ID: <50764307.5010604@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri - A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)** * HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." - Swami Sivananda<< More >> =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; /that is supreme Yoga. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> ===================================================================================================================== *On Health Topics From " Yoga & Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda * **"Backache"**Principle causes of Backache, Treatment & Precautions ....... Bhujangasana, Baddha-Naukasana, Kati -Utthanasana, Ushtrasana, Bharmari Pranayama & Shavasana are very helpful. Practice of Shalabhasana at the end of Bhujang?asana and practice of Dhanurasana on completion of Ushtrasana are found very beneficial for the backache. Therefore, without any type of hurry, with perfect quiet attitude & balance state of mind, practise Asanas, Bhramari as well as Omkar Pranayamas. **<> ============================================================================== HTML clipboard Concluding *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi"), its Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 *Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by * * For Yogasana Video clips * Divya Jivan / October 2012 =============================================================== *Gitamrutam ** *Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) ************************************************************** Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website ------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu Oct 11 00:16:59 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 23:16:59 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, October 2012 Message-ID: <5076483B.7070605@divyajivan.org> October 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *October 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *HTML clipboard *Navaratri - a festival of " Devi Worship " ***( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012) * ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." "This process demands a resolute will, determined effort and arduous struggle. In other words, strength and infinite power are the prime necessity. Thus it is the Divine Mother who has to operate through the aspirant. Let us now consider how?" ........Swami Sivananda<< More >> Devi Mahatamya - Swami Krishnananda Mangal Kari Bhavani" (Audio Clip) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness?all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; / that is supreme Yoga. Thus worship. God will reveal Himself in His transcendental, concealed form. Therefore, this great message, this great /sadhana /that Gurudev left for us, this inner secret of the spiritual life that he bestowed upon us as his special legacy, is that through virtue one can attain the source of all virtue, which is God. God dwells within your heart and is the source of all goodness. He is your indwelling reality, the source of your conduct and character, the source of your virtue and goodness, the source of your truth, purity and compassion, the source of the divine living of your life. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 ? Sept 23,2012) - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji?s Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal), Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show *** "Geetamrutam " * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride?these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Oct 12 00:56:40 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2012 23:56:40 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter October 2012 Message-ID: <5077A308.8050405@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri - A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)** * HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." - Swami Sivananda<< More >> =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; /that is supreme Yoga. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." Swami Chidananda << More>> =========================================================================== *On Health Topics From " Yoga & Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda * **"Backache"**Principle causes of Backache, Treatment & Precautions ....... Bhujangasana, Baddha-Naukasana, Kati -Utthanasana, Ushtrasana, Bharmari Pranayama & Shavasana are very helpful. Practice of Shalabhasana at the end of Bhujang?asana and practice of Dhanurasana on completion of Ushtrasana are found very beneficial for the backache. Therefore, without any type of hurry, with perfect quiet attitude & balance state of mind, practise Asanas, Bhramari as well as Omkar Pranayamas -<> HTML clipboard Upcoming 28th Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 *) * Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. HTML clipboard For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form ================================================================================== HTML clipboard Concluding *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Sept 2012 issue of Divya Jivan , a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi" is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring.Divya Jivan /October 2012 * Upcoming Navaratri Festival details / * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012/ * For Yogasana Video clips *Ponder These Truths " by * =============================================================== *Gitamrutam ** * * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) * Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) * Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) * Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) * The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) =============================================================== Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Oct 12 01:03:08 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:03:08 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter October 2012 Message-ID: <5077A48C.4020707@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri - A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)* HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." - Swami Sivananda<< More >> =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; /that is supreme Yoga. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." Swami Chidananda << More>> =========================================================================== *On Health Topics From " Yoga & Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda * **"Backache"**Principle causes of Backache, Treatment & Precautions ....... Bhujangasana, Baddha-Naukasana, Kati -Utthanasana, Ushtrasana, Bharmari Pranayama & Shavasana are very helpful. Practice of Shalabhasana at the end of Bhujang?asana and practice of Dhanurasana on completion of Ushtrasana are found very beneficial for the backache. Therefore, without any type of hurry, with perfect quiet attitude & balance state of mind, practise Asanas, Bhramari as well as Omkar Pranayamas -<> HTML clipboard Upcoming 28th Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 *) * Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. HTML clipboard For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form ================================================================================== HTML clipboard Concluding *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Sept 2012 issue of Divya Jivan , a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi" is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring.Divya Jivan /October 2012 * Upcoming Navaratri Festival details / * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012/ * For Yogasana Video clips *Ponder These Truths " by * =============================================================== *Gitamrutam ** * * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) * Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) * Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) * Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) * The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org* * *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Oct 12 01:10:22 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:10:22 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter October 2012 Message-ID: <5077A63E.1080005@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri - A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)* HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." - Swami Sivananda<< More >> =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand.Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." Swami Chidananda << More>> =========================================================================== *On Health Topics From " Yoga & Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda * **"Backache"**Principle causes of Backache, Treatment & Precautions ....... Bhujangasana, Baddha-Naukasana, Kati -Utthanasana, Ushtrasana, Bharmari Pranayama & Shavasana are very helpful. Practice of Shalabhasana at the end of Bhujang?asana and practice of Dhanurasana on completion of Ushtrasana are found very beneficial for the backache. Therefore, without any type of hurry, with perfect quiet attitude & balance state of mind, practise Asanas, Bhramari as well as Omkar Pranayamas -<> HTML clipboard Upcoming 28th Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 *) * Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. HTML clipboard For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form ================================================================================== HTML clipboard Concluding *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Sept 2012 issue of Divya Jivan , a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi" is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring.Divya Jivan /October 2012 * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012/ *se*Upcoming Navaratri Festival details *Truths " by * =============================================================== *Gitamrutam * * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) * Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) * Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) * Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) * The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org* * *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Oct 12 01:13:29 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:13:29 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter October 2012 Message-ID: <5077A6F9.7070708@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri - A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)* HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." - Swami Sivananda<< More >> =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand.Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." Swami Chidananda << More>> =========================================================================== *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Upcoming 28th Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 *)/For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form * * Sept 2012 issue of Divya Jivan , a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi" is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring.Divya Jivan /October 2012 * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012/ *se*Upcoming Navaratri Festival details *Truths " by * =============================================================== *Gitamrutam * * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) * Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) * Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) * Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) * The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org* * *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Nov 7 19:57:35 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:57:35 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter November 2012 Message-ID: <509B037F.8090607@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! ================================================================================= *Deepavali - A festival of Light , Joy & Illumination (Nov 13, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard "The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightnings shine and much less fire. All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali. He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self. Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the eternal bliss of the soul." - Swami Sivananda < More> Deepavali - A festival of Light, Joy & Illumonation -A special page As you perform Laxmi Pujan on Dhanteras & Deepavali understand the meaning of Sri Yantra Puja- Hymns of Goddess Lakshami Sri. Ashtalaxmi Darshan, Sri Mahalaxmi Stuti and "Sri Suktam (audio clips) HTML clipboard ======================================================================= *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard "The Divine Name is like a boatman who touches both banks. He comes to this bank and he can take us across, because he goes to the other bank as well. The Name has this great advantage." "Patanjali has a /sutra /which says that perfection can be obtained through repetition of the Name. And Jagat Guru Lord Krishna says: "He who repeats My Name at the time of leaving the body attains Me. He does not return once again into this mortal world." /Abheda/,/abhedata /of /nama /and /nami /(The non-difference, identity of the Lord and His Name) has been established by the direct experience of those who have practised this path and attained perfection."- Swami Chidananda << More>> ========================================================================= *On Health Topics from a book Yoga & Health " by Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard *Flexibility Exercises* Regular practice of simple and gentle flexibility exercises will improve stamina and strength, reduce aches and pains, improve posture and body alignment , improve immune system, awaken body and energize the mind and finally leads one to evolve spiritually. ........<> Included in this chapter - demonstration & explanation of flexibility exercises, still better guide is through Yoga DVD. *oga and Health " By Swami *================================================================================ *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * Upcoming 28th Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 *)/For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form * * *Divya Jivan /November 2012 * * Satsang & Seva activities through Ashram during the Month of October 2012 *================================================================================ Gitamrutam * Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org* * *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The light of lights, the self-luminous inner light of the Self is ever shining steadily in the chamber of your heart. Sit quietly. Close your eyes. Withdraw the senses. Fix the mind on this supreme light and enjoy the real Deepavali, by attaining illumination of the soul." HTML clipboard "The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightnings shine and much less fire. All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali"- Swami Sivananda << More>> As you perform Laxmi Pujan on Dhanteras & Deepavali understand the meaning of Sri Yantra Puja- Hymns of Goddess Lakshami Sri. Ashtalaxmi Darshan, Sri Mahalaxmi Stuti and "Sri Suktam (audio clips) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda.....<> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard ***Deepavali Greetings from Swami Adhyatmananda* HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Congratulations to America, May God bless America. Because it has proved that we stand for the truth, royalty, purity and character. We are united not only as nation but our unity is of the soul. May this glorious victory of America inspire many more nations to unite, stand and struggle for the perfection, eternity and higher values of the life. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. May spiritual illumination being unto thee! God Bless You All ! Happy Diwali ! With ocean deep regards, profound love and prayers for the Universal peace. Yours in the service of Humanity, At the feet of Sri Gurudev Sevak Swami Adhyatmananda. ***Upcoming events * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *** "Geetamrutam " * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) HTML clipboard To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. 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Fix the mind on this supreme light and enjoy the real Deepavali, by attaining illumination of the soul." HTML clipboard "The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightnings shine and much less fire. All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali"- Swami Sivananda << More>> As you perform Laxmi Pujan on Dhanteras & Deepavali understand the meaning of Sri Yantra Puja- Hymns of Goddess Lakshami Sri. Ashtalaxmi Darshan, Sri Mahalaxmi Stuti and "Sri Suktam (audio clips) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda.....<> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard ***Deepavali Greetings from Swami Adhyatmananda* HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Congratulations to America, May God bless America. Because it has proved that we stand for the truth, royalty, purity and character. We are united not only as nation but our unity is of the soul. May this glorious victory of America inspire many more nations to unite, stand and struggle for the perfection, eternity and higher values of the life. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. May spiritual illumination being unto thee! God Bless You All ! Happy Diwali ! With ocean deep regards, profound love and prayers for the Universal peace. Yours in the service of Humanity, At the feet of Sri Gurudev Sevak Swami Adhyatmananda. ***Upcoming events * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *** "Geetamrutam " * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) HTML clipboard To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5060 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 27049 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Nov 9 06:11:05 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:11:05 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter November 2012 Message-ID: <509CE4C9.4080005@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! ================================================================================= *Deepavali - A festival of Light , Joy & Illumination (Nov 13, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard "The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightnings shine and much less fire. All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali. He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self. Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the eternal bliss of the soul." - Swami Sivananda < More> Deepavali - A festival of Light, Joy & Illumonation -A special page As you perform Laxmi Pujan on Dhanteras & Deepavali understand the meaning of Sri Yantra Puja- Hymns of Goddess Lakshami Sri. Ashtalaxmi Darshan, Sri Mahalaxmi Stuti and "Sri Suktam (audio clips) HTML clipboard ======================================================================= *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea "I am doing." We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda.....<> ========================================================================= *Deepavali Wishes from **Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Congratulations to America, May God bless America. Because it has proved that we stand for the truth, royalty, purity and character. We are united not only as nation but our unity is of the soul. May this glorious victory of America inspire many more nations to unite, stand and struggle for the perfection, eternity and higher values of the life. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. May spiritual illumination being unto thee! God Bless You All ! Happy Diwali ! With ocean deep regards, profound love and prayers for the Universal peace. Yours in the service of Humanity, At the feet of Sri Gurudev Sevak Swami Adhyatmananda. ============================================================================== *oga and Health " By Swami * *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *================================================================================ Gitamrutam * * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) * To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) * Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) HTML clipboard * Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) * Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66 Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org* * *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Nov 9 06:27:35 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:27:35 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter November 2012 Message-ID: <509CE8A7.3040701@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! ================================================================================= *Deepavali - A festival of Light , Joy & Illumination (Nov 13, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard "The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightnings shine and much less fire. All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali. He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self. Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the eternal bliss of the soul." - Swami Sivananda<< More> > ========================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea "I am doing." We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== *Deepavali Wishes from **Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. May spiritual illumination being unto thee!<< More>> ========================================================================================== ***Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *========================================================================================== Gitamrutam * * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) * To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) * Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) HTML clipboard * Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) * Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66 Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org* * *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sat Nov 10 00:34:15 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2012 23:34:15 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divyajivan Newsletter November 2012 Message-ID: <509DE757.2010401@divyajivan.org> OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! ================================================================================= *Deepavali - A festival of Light , Joy & Illumination (Nov 13, 2012 ) * "The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightnings shine and much less fire. All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali. He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self. Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the eternal bliss of the soul." - Swami Sivananda<< More> > ========================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea "I am doing." We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== *Deepavali Wishes from **Swami Adhyatmananda * Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. May spiritual illumination being unto thee!<< More>> ========================================================================================== ***Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *========================================================================================== Gitamrutam * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66 *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website* ** Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org ** |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self. Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the eternal bliss of the soul." - Swami Sivananda<< More> > ========================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea "I am doing." We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== *Deepavali Wishes from **Swami Adhyatmananda * Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Congratulations to America, May God bless America. Because it has proved that we stand for the truth, royalty, purity and character. We are united not only as nation but our unity is of the soul. May this glorious victory of America inspire many more nations to unite, stand and struggle for the perfection, eternity and higher values of the life. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. May spiritual illumination being unto thee!<< More>> ========================================================================================== ***Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at"SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *========================================================================================== Gitamrutam * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66 *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website* ** Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org ** |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self. Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the eternal bliss of the soul." - Swami Sivananda<< More> > ========================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea "I am doing." We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== *Deepavali Wishes from **Swami Adhyatmananda * Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Congratulations to America, May God bless America. Because it has proved that we stand for the truth, royalty, purity and character. We are united not only as nation but our unity is of the soul. May this glorious victory of America inspire many more nations to unite, stand and struggle for the perfection, eternity and higher values of the life. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. << More>> ========================================================================================== ***Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at"SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *========================================================================================== Gitamrutam * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66 *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website* ** Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org ** |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Gita is the most beautiful and the only truly philosophical song. It contains sublime lessons on wisdom and philosophy. It is the "Song Celestial". It is the universal gospel. It contains the message of life that appeals to all, irrespective of race, creed, age or religion. The Gita contains the divine nectar. It is the wish-fulfilling gem, tree and cow. You can milk anything from it. It is a book for eternity. It is a vade-mecum for all. Peace, bliss, wisdom, Brahman, Nirvana, Param Padam and Gita are all synonymous terms." - Sri Swami Sivananda << More>> ================================================================================= *Lord Dattatreya Jayanti ( Dec 27, 2012 )* Lord Sri Dattatreya - "He was a supreme Yogi. Like Dakshinamurti, He was the adi guru, the primal World Teacher. Contemplate His life. Meditate upon Him. Feel His divine presence. Evoke in your mind the sacred memory of Sati Anasuya and Atri Maharshi, the power of chastity, and divine grace in the form of Divinity taking birth at the earnest supplication and prayer of a heart filled with devotion. The earnest prayer of a heart filled with devotion never goes unanswered or unfulfilled. This is what the advent, the avatara of Dattatreya represents or proves.-Swami Chidananda << More>>. Dattatreya Jayanti - Swami Sivananda ================================================================================= *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* "The Immanence of GOD " "If you are aware of the indwelling presence of God in all creatures, ahimsa is inevitable. If you are aware that He dwells within you, and He is satyasvarupa (essence of truth), asatya (untruth) to you is impossible and satya becomes imperative. If you are aware that He is within all creatures and within yourself, then our relationships have to be of the same quality as the indwelling presence in both us and in others---that is divine. And God is supreme purity---nitya suddha, amala, vimala, niranjana. Therefore man's relationship to all fellow beings will also become pervaded by a supreme divine quality of purity. And samyama (self-control) and brahmacharya will become automatically realised if man keeps himself in the awareness of the presence of the silent Light of God within himself and all creatures. "To be aware of this and therefore not to harm or do anything bad to any creature is a very essential part of our sadhana and spiritual life; otherwise, you will be offending God Whom you are trying to realise." "Thus 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," - Swami Chidananda <> ================================================================================= Yoga Learning from a Book "Yoga, A way of Life" from Swami Adhyatmananda OMKAR - "Omkar Sadhana is the Prana of Spiritual Sadhana.Omkar is the best Pranayam." "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. Benevo?lence 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".......- Swami Adhyatmananda<< More>> ========================================================================================== *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events* 28 th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 )through "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) You can still enroll in YTTC at Sivananda Ashram , Ahmedabad. Yoga Teacher Training Course at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabada is designed to offer you the experience of living, Yoga way of Life and to present the necessary techniques that will enable you to pass these great teachings on to others. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, 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. The program syllabus includes detailed instructions for each posture with their benefits. Also, in depth practice of different pranayama (breathing exercises), meditation, relaxation (Yoga Nidra) techniques are taught based on Patanjali Yoga philosophy. At the concluding of the program and passing the test graduate receives certificate recognized by Gujarat University. 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 hotmail.com / # 079- 26861234. If you need any help in transportation to & from the airport / train station etc, contact directly Divine Darshan of the Lord (Video Clip) Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity Report for the Month of November 2012 *========================================================================================== Gitamrutam* I am the Self, O Gudakesha, seated in the hearts of all beings! I am the beginning, the middle and also the end of all beings.( 10-20) That, the Light of all lights, is beyond darkness; it is said to be knowledge, the Knowable and the goal of knowledge, seated in the hearts of all.(13-17) Having become the fire Vaisvanara, I abide in the body of living beings and, associated with the Prana and Apana, digest the fourfold food.( 15-14) That light which residing in the sun, illumines the whole world, that which is in the moon and in the fire---know that light to be Mine.( 15-12) Christmas, Its Spiritual Meaning by Sri Swami Sivananda Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Its verses embody words of wisdom coming from the infinite ocean of knowledge, the Absolute Itself." The Gita is the most beautiful and the only truly philosophical song. It contains sublime lessons on wisdom and philosophy. It is the "Song Celestial". It is the universal gospel. It contains the message of life that appeals to all, irrespective of race, creed, age or religion. The Gita contains the divine nectar. It is the wish-fulfilling gem, tree and cow. You can milk anything from it. It is a book for eternity. It is a vade-mecum for all. Peace, bliss, wisdom, Brahman, Nirvana, Param Padam and Gita are all synonymous terms." - Sri Swami Sivananda << More>> ================================================================================= *Lord Dattatreya Jayanti ( Dec 27, 2012 )* Lord Sri Dattatreya - "He was a supreme Yogi. Like Dakshinamurti, He was the adi guru, the primal World Teacher. Contemplate His life. Meditate upon Him. Feel His divine presence. Evoke in your mind the sacred memory of Sati Anasuya and Atri Maharshi, the power of chastity, and divine grace in the form of Divinity taking birth at the earnest supplication and prayer of a heart filled with devotion. The earnest prayer of a heart filled with devotion never goes unanswered or unfulfilled. This is what the advent, the avatara of Dattatreya represents or proves.-Swami Chidananda << More>>. Dattatreya Jayanti - Swami Sivananda ================================================================================= *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* "The Immanence of GOD " "If you are aware of the indwelling presence of God in all creatures, ahimsa is inevitable. If you are aware that He dwells within you, and He is satyasvarupa (essence of truth), asatya (untruth) to you is impossible and satya becomes imperative. If you are aware that He is within all creatures and within yourself, then our relationships have to be of the same quality as the indwelling presence in both us and in others---that is divine. And God is supreme purity---nitya suddha, amala, vimala, niranjana. Therefore man's relationship to all fellow beings will also become pervaded by a supreme divine quality of purity. And samyama (self-control) and brahmacharya will become automatically realised if man keeps himself in the awareness of the presence of the silent Light of God within himself and all creatures. "To be aware of this and therefore not to harm or do anything bad to any creature is a very essential part of our sadhana and spiritual life; otherwise, you will be offending God Whom you are trying to realise." "Thus 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," - Swami Chidananda <> ================================================================================= Yoga Learning from a Book "Yoga, A way of Life" from Swami Adhyatmananda OMKAR - "Omkar Sadhana is the Prana of Spiritual Sadhana.Omkar is the best Pranayam." "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. Benevo?lence 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".......- Swami Adhyatmananda<< More>> ========================================================================================== *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events* 28 th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 )through "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) You can still enroll in YTTC at Sivananda Ashram , Ahmedabad. Yoga Teacher Training Course at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabada is designed to offer you the experience of living, Yoga way of Life and to present the necessary techniques that will enable you to pass these great teachings on to others. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, 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. The program syllabus includes detailed instructions for each posture with their benefits. Also, in depth practice of different pranayama (breathing exercises), meditation, relaxation (Yoga Nidra) techniques are taught based on Patanjali Yoga philosophy. At the concluding of the program and passing the test graduate receives certificate recognized by Gujarat University. 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 hotmail.com / # 079- 26861234. If you need any help in transportation to & from the airport / train station etc, contact directly Divine Darshan of the Lord (Video Clip) Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity Report for the Month of November 2012 *========================================================================================== Gitamrutam* I am the Self, O Gudakesha, seated in the hearts of all beings! I am the beginning, the middle and also the end of all beings.( 10-20) That, the Light of all lights, is beyond darkness; it is said to be knowledge, the Knowable and the goal of knowledge, seated in the hearts of all.(13-17) Having become the fire Vaisvanara, I abide in the body of living beings and, associated with the Prana and Apana, digest the fourfold food.( 15-14) That light which residing in the sun, illumines the whole world, that which is in the moon and in the fire---know that light to be Mine.( 15-12) Christmas, Its Spiritual Meaning by Sri Swami Sivananda Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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He who knows this Indestructible Being is a liberated sage or Jivanmukta. Time rolls on. New becomes old and old becomes new again. Today is the most auspicious New Year's day. God has given you another chance this year to enable you to strive for your salvation. Today man is. Tomorrow he is not. Therefore avail yourself of this golden opportunity, struggle hard and reach the goal of life. Make the best use of every moment of this New Year. Unfold all latent faculties. Here is a chance to begin life anew, to grow and evolve and become a superhuman or a great dynamic Yogi."- Swami Sivananda << More> > * * * * ================================================================================= *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda * Connect Yourself with God "You must keep in contact with the source of your being, be ever linked and connected with the origin from which you are. Then, day by day, your spirit will begin to unfold. It will grow, develop, progress, expand, and you will attain divine experience. You will become divine." "But when there is no connection, or you have alienated yourself from It, or forgotten It, or thought of yourself as something independent, then you are full of sorrow and anxiety, pain and suffering, misery and fear. You are full of a sense of want. Why? Because you have unwisely cut yourself off from the source of your being. The secret of a progressive and fruitful life is to be inwardly ever linked with God, linked with the Cosmic Being." "Keep that connection either through inquiry and discrimination, or through constant unbroken remembrance of God and devotion, or through meditation and continuously thinking about Brahman, or through worship-fully dedicating all activities to Him. Do it by whatever means, but by any means do it!" - Swami Chidananda <> ================================================================================= New Year 2013 Greetingsby Sri Swami Adhyatmananda Yoga Learning from a Book "Yoga, A way of Life" from Swami Adhyatmananda 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>> ** ================================================================================= *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * Divine Darshan of the Lord (Vi deo Clip) HTML clipboard "Project READ", " Project Manav Seva" , "Sivananda Jnana Nidhi" , Nutritional aid & grain distribution through " Sri Vishvanath Seva kendra & Annapuarna center" of Sivananda Ashram . Involve yourself in Seva Projects and be benefited. Sivananda Ashram 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. Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj used to take the great pleasure in serving one and all and the tradition continues. 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. News & Activity Report for the Month of December 2012 Divya Jivan /November 2012 *========================================================================================== * HTML clipboard *GitaMrutam* Whatever thou doest, whatever thou eatest, whatever thou offer-est in sacrifice, whatever thou givest, whatever thou practiseth as austerity, O Arjuna, do it as an offering unto Me! (IX:27) To those whose minds are set on Me, O Arjuna, verily I become ere long the saviour out of the ocean of the mortal Samsara! ( XII:7 ) Fix thy mind on Me only, thy intellect in Me, (then) thou shalt no doubt live in Me alone hereafter.(XII: 8) Free from pride and delusion, victorious over the evil of attachment, dwelling constantly in the Self, their desires having completely turned away, freed from the pairs of opposites known as pleasure and pain, the undeluded reach the eternal goal. (XV : 5) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(IX:22) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not.(XVIII:66) Vivekananda Jayanti (Jan 12, 2012) Gurudevarpanmastu Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto;divyadivyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5846 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sun Dec 30 23:01:34 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2012 22:01:34 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divyajivan Newsletter January 2013 Message-ID: <50E10E1E.2070703@divyajivan.org> Divyajivan Newsletter Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad January 2013 ======================= Om Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! ================================================================================= * New Year Message by Sri Swami Sivananda* "By the command of the Indestructible Being, minutes, hours, days and nights, stand apart. By the command of the Immortal Brahman, months, years, seasons and solstices stand apart. He who knows this Indestructible Being is a liberated sage or Jivanmukta. Time rolls on. New becomes old and old becomes new again. Today is the most auspicious New Year's day. God has given you another chance this year to enable you to strive for your salvation. Today man is. Tomorrow he is not. Therefore avail yourself of this golden opportunity, struggle hard and reach the goal of life. Make the best use of every moment of this New Year. Unfold all latent faculties. Here is a chance to begin life anew, to grow and evolve and become a superhuman or a great dynamic Yogi."- Swami Sivananda<< More> > ================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* Connect Yourself with God "You must keep in contact with the source of your being, be ever linked and connected with the origin from which you are. Then, day by day, your spirit will begin to unfold. It will grow, develop, progress, expand, and you will attain divine experience. You will become divine." "But when there is no connection, or you have alienated yourself from It, or forgotten It, or thought of yourself as something independent, then you are full of sorrow and anxiety, pain and suffering, misery and fear. You are full of a sense of want. Why? Because you have unwisely cut yourself off from the source of your being. The secret of a progressive and fruitful life is to be inwardly ever linked with God, linked with the Cosmic Being." "Keep that connection either through inquiry and discrimination, or through constant unbroken remembrance of God and devotion, or through meditation and continuously thinking about Brahman, or through worship-fully dedicating all activities to Him. Do it by whatever means, but by any means do it!" - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== New Year 2013 GreetingsbySri Swami Adhyatmananda Yoga Learning from a Book "Yoga, A way of Life" from Swami Adhyatmananda 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. ============================================================ . Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events Divine Darshan of the Lord (Vi deo Clip) "Project READ", " Project Manav Seva" , "Sivananda Jnana Nidhi" , Nutritional aid & grain distribution through " Sri Vishvanath Seva kendra & Annapuarna center" of Sivananda Ashram . Involve yourself in Seva Projects and be benefited. Sivananda Ashram 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. Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj used to take the great pleasure in serving one and all and the tradition continues. 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. News & Activity Report for the Month of December 2012 Divya Jivan /November 2012 ============================================================ . *GitaMrutam * * *Whatever thou doest, whatever thou eatest, whatever thou offer-est in sacrifice, whatever thou givest, whatever thou practiseth as austerity, O Arjuna, do it as an offering unto Me! (IX:27) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(IX:22) To those whose minds are set on Me, O Arjuna, verily I become ere long the saviour out of the ocean of the mortal Samsara! ( XII:7 ) Fix thy mind on Me only, thy intellect in Me, (then) thou shalt no doubt live in Me alone hereafter.(XII: 8) Free from pride and delusion, victorious over the evil of attachment, dwelling constantly in the Self, their desires having completely turned away, freed from the pairs of opposites known as pleasure and pain, the undeluded reach the eternal goal. (XV : 5) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not.(XVIII:66) Vivekananda Jayanti (Jan 12, 2012) Gurudevarpanmastu Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto;divyadivyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | Vivekananda Jayanti (Jan 12, 2012) Gurudevarpanmastu Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto;divyadivyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | Vivekananda Jayanti (Jan 12, 2012) Gurudevarpanmastu Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto;divyadivyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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God has given you another chance this year to enable you to strive for your salvation. Today man is. Tomorrow he is not. Therefore avail yourself of this golden opportunity, struggle hard and reach the goal of life. Make the best use of every moment of this New Year. Unfold all latent faculties. Here is a chance to begin life anew, to grow and evolve and become a superhuman or a great dynamic Yogi."- Swami Sivananda<< More> > ================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* Connect Yourself with God "You must keep in contact with the source of your being, be ever linked and connected with the origin from which you are. Then, day by day, your spirit will begin to unfold. It will grow, develop, progress, expand, and you will attain divine experience. You will become divine." "But when there is no connection, or you have alienated yourself from It, or forgotten It, or thought of yourself as something independent, then you are full of sorrow and anxiety, pain and suffering, misery and fear. You are full of a sense of want. Why? Because you have unwisely cut yourself off from the source of your being. The secret of a progressive and fruitful life is to be inwardly ever linked with God, linked with the Cosmic Being." "Keep that connection either through inquiry and discrimination, or through constant unbroken remembrance of God and devotion, or through meditation and continuously thinking about Brahman, or through worship-fully dedicating all activities to Him. Do it by whatever means, but by any means do it!" - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== New Year 2013 GreetingsbySri Swami Adhyatmananda Yoga Learning from a Book "Yoga, A way of Life" from Swami Adhyatmananda 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. ============================================================ . Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events Divine Darshan of the Lord (Vi deo Clip) "Project READ", " Project Manav Seva" , "Sivananda Jnana Nidhi" , Nutritional aid & grain distribution through " Sri Vishvanath Seva kendra & Annapuarna center" of Sivananda Ashram . Involve yourself in Seva Projects and be benefited. Sivananda Ashram 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. Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj used to take the great pleasure in serving one and all and the tradition continues. 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. News & Activity Report for the Month of December 2012 Divya Jivan /November 2012 ============================================================ . *GitaMrutam * **Whatever thou doest, whatever thou eatest, whatever thou offer-est in sacrifice, whatever thou givest, whatever thou practiseth as austerity, O Arjuna, do it as an offering unto Me! (IX:27) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(IX:22) To those whose minds are set on Me, O Arjuna, verily I become ere long the saviour out of the ocean of the mortal Samsara! ( XII:7 ) Fix thy mind on Me only, thy intellect in Me, (then) thou shalt no doubt live in Me alone hereafter.(XII: 8) Free from pride and delusion, victorious over the evil of attachment, dwelling constantly in the Self, their desires having completely turned away, freed from the pairs of opposites known as pleasure and pain, the undeluded reach the eternal goal. (XV : 5) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not.(XVIII:66) Vivekananda Jayanti (Jan 12, 2012) Gurudevarpanmastu Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto;divyadivyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! ================================================================================= * New Year Message by Sri Swami Sivananda* "By the command of the Indestructible Being, minutes, hours, days and nights, stand apart. By the command of the Immortal Brahman, months, years, seasons and solstices stand apart. He who knows this Indestructible Being is a liberated sage or Jivanmukta. Time rolls on. New becomes old and old becomes new again. Today is the most auspicious New Year's day. God has given you another chance this year to enable you to strive for your salvation. Today man is. Tomorrow he is not. Therefore avail yourself of this golden opportunity, struggle hard and reach the goal of life. Make the best use of every moment of this New Year. Unfold all latent faculties. Here is a chance to begin life anew, to grow and evolve and become a superhuman or a great dynamic Yogi."- Swami Sivananda<< More> > ================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* Connect Yourself with God "You must keep in contact with the source of your being, be ever linked and connected with the origin from which you are. Then, day by day, your spirit will begin to unfold. It will grow, develop, progress, expand, and you will attain divine experience. You will become divine." "But when there is no connection, or you have alienated yourself from It, or forgotten It, or thought of yourself as something independent, then you are full of sorrow and anxiety, pain and suffering, misery and fear. You are full of a sense of want. Why? Because you have unwisely cut yourself off from the source of your being. The secret of a progressive and fruitful life is to be inwardly ever linked with God, linked with the Cosmic Being." "Keep that connection either through inquiry and discrimination, or through constant unbroken remembrance of God and devotion, or through meditation and continuously thinking about Brahman, or through worship-fully dedicating all activities to Him. Do it by whatever means, but by any means do it!" - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== New Year 2013 GreetingsbySri Swami Adhyatmananda Yoga Learning from a Book "Yoga, A way of Life" from Swami Adhyatmananda 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. ============================================================ . Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events Divine Darshan (Video Clip) "Project READ", " Project Manav Seva" , "Sivananda Jnana Nidhi" , Nutritional aid & grain distribution through " Sri Vishvanath Seva kendra & Annapuarna center" of Sivananda Ashram . Involve yourself in Seva Projects and be benefited. Sivananda Ashram 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. Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj used to take the great pleasure in serving one and all and the tradition continues. 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. Divya Jivan/ November 2012 News & Activity Report for the Month of December 2012 ============================================================ . *GitaMrutam * **Whatever thou doest, whatever thou eatest, whatever thou offer-est in sacrifice, whatever thou givest, whatever thou practiseth as austerity, O Arjuna, do it as an offering unto Me! (IX:27) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(IX:22) To those whose minds are set on Me, O Arjuna, verily I become ere long the saviour out of the ocean of the mortal Samsara! ( XII:7 ) Fix thy mind on Me only, thy intellect in Me, (then) thou shalt no doubt live in Me alone hereafter.(XII: 8) Free from pride and delusion, victorious over the evil of attachment, dwelling constantly in the Self, their desires having completely turned away, freed from the pairs of opposites known as pleasure and pain, the undeluded reach the eternal goal. (XV : 5) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not.(XVIII:66) Vivekananda Jayanti (Jan 12, 2012) Gurudevarpanmastu Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto;divyadivyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5060 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 6499 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5846 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Tue Jan 3 07:41:37 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:41:37 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, January 2012 Message-ID: <4F02F781.50003@divyajivan.org> January 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *January 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *New Year Message - Sri Swami Sivananda***** By the command of the Indestructible Being, minutes, hours, days and nights, stand apart. By the command of the Immortal Brahman, months, years, seasons and solstices stand apart. He who knows this Indestructible Being is a liberated sage or Jivanmukta. Time rolls on. New becomes old and old becomes new again. Today is the most auspicious New Year?s day. God has given you another chance this year to enable you to strive for your salvation. Today man is. Tomorrow he is not. Therefore avail yourself of this golden opportunity, struggle hard and reach the goal of life. Make the best use of every moment of this New Year. Unfold all latent faculties. Here is a chance to begin life anew, to grow and evolve and become a superhuman or a great dynamic Yogi. May this bright New Year?s day and all the succeeding days of this year and all the future years also bring you all success, peace, prosperity and happiness. May you all tread the path of Truth and righteousness! May you enjoy the eternal bliss of the Absolute, leading a divine life, singing Lord?s name, sharing what you have with others, serving the poor and the sick with Atma Bhava and melting the mind in silent meditation in the Supreme Self.- Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * * **Cultivate Peace * "Radiant Divinities! Beloved Atman! Cultivate /santi / (peace) within your heart. Cultivate the habit of peace and serenity which is a covetable possession, that is a positive force to take you towards your supreme Goal. Cultivate /santi /in your mind and in your heart, for it is a condition prerequisite for the inward process of bringing the mind to rest upon the Eternal and the Divine. There can be no concentration for one who does not cultivate the habit of peace. The Lord poses this question in the Bhagavad Gita: ?/asantasya kutah sukham/??How can happiness come to one who is not at peace?? The Supreme Reality, Atman-Brahman, is immeasurable peace, profound, boundless, indescribable peace. The great transcendental experience of your ancestors and of the supreme mystics of all times and climes is that the Reality pervades everywhere, which means that peace fills all existence. From their transcendental experience our ancestors declared boldly that the Supreme Reality dwells in the core of your own heart. One divine Reality dwells hidden in all beings, which means that peace dwells within you permanently as the innermost center of your being.- Swami Chidananda << More>> *On "Health Topics" from a book " Yoga and Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda* *Osteoporosis *What Is Oseoporosis ? How Does the Osteoporosis Treated & Prevented? Does Practice of Flexibility exercises & Yogasana help ? Which Yogasana is recommended? Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by the loss of the normal density of bone, resulting in fragile bone. Osteoporosis leads to literally abnormally porous bone that is more compressible like a sponge, than dense like a brick. This disorder of the skeleton weakens the bone causing an increase in the risk for breaking bones (bone fracture). Here the importance of proper nutrition can't undermined. Regular practice of flexibility exercises, Yogasana and Pranayama is essential for prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis. <> *Highlighting upcoming events and news* Upcoming Jnana Yajana (Jan 11,2012- Jan 24,2012) - by Pujya Swami Haribrahmendranandaji Maharaj A special YTTC - Jan 29, 2012 - Feb 20, 2012 News & Activity Report for the Month of December 2011 Video Clip - Pujya Swamiji's discourse at AMA (Ahmedabad Managment Association) Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / November 2011 *Quotes of Swami Vivekananda Vivekananda Jayanti ( Jan 12, 2012 ) * * "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and everything shall be added unto you." This is the one great duty, this is renunciation. Live for an ideal, and leave no place in the mind for anything else. Let us put forth all our energies to acquire that which never fails--our spiritual perfection. If we have true yearning for realization, we must struggle, and through struggle growth will come. We shall make mistakes, but they may be angels unawares." * "In this external world, which is full of finite things, it is impossible to see and find the Infinite. The Infinite must be sought in that alone which is infinite, and the only thing infinite about us is that which is within us, our own soul. Neither the body, nor the mind, nor even our thoughts, nor the world we see around us, is infinite." * "Do not go for glass beads leaving the mine of diamonds. This life is a great chance. What, seekest thou the pleasures of the world? He is the fountain of all bliss. See for the highest, aim at that highest, and you shall reach the highest. * "Realize your true nature. That is all there is to do. 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 9505 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu Feb 2 23:02:18 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:02:18 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, February 2012 Message-ID: <4F2B5C4A.7050001@divyajivan.org> February 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *February 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *Lord Shiva Worship on auspicious Mahashivratri Festival ( Feb 20, 2012 ) by Sri Swami Sivananda***** "The formal worship consists of bathing the Lord. Lord Shiva is considered to be the Form of Light (which the Shiva Lingam represents). He is burning with the fire of austerity. He is therefore best propitiated with cool bathing. While bathing the Lingam the devotee prays: ?O Lord! I will bathe Thee with water, milk, etc. Do Thou kindly bathe me with the milk of wisdom. Do Thou kindly wash me of all my sins, so that the fire of worldliness which is scorching me may be put out once for all, so that I may be one with Thee?the One alone without a second.? "Offer this inner worship to Lord Shiva daily: ?I worship the jewel of my Self, the Shiva residing in the Lotus of my heart. I bathe Him with the water of my pure mind brought from the river of faith and devotion. I worship Him with the fragrant flowers of Samadhi?all this so that I may not be born again in this world.? Swami Sivananda<<*More*>> *Audio clips* : OM Namo Shivaya / Nirvana shatkam / Maha Mritunjaya japa. Join us in Shivratri Utsav (Feb 20,2012) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * *Four Powerful Transforming Factors* "Radiant Divinities! Beloved /sadhaks /and seekers! Today let us consider four valuable means of making your life sublime, four valuable factors that will keep your life moving towards the grand divine destiny, to fulfill which you have been endowed with this human status. ".......These four powerful forces, powerful transforming factors, can enhance your spiritual life, make it fully God-oriented, give it a push in the right direction, take you towards the Goal Supreme?the*power of the Name* which immediately links you up with the Unmanifest, the transcendental Reality;*constant remembrance of God *in the mind; */bhav/,//the right feeling,* sublime spiritual feeling in your heart; and *fourth, the right vision,* which beholds the Reality everywhere, so that you live, move and have your being in God." - Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting "Seva Projects ", Upcoming events & News* "Project READ" (Rural Educational Aid Distribution): Sivananda Ashram, Ahemdavad 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 under served Children. Last year about 75,000 notebooks, 4500 Slates & 300 Blackboards were distributed free. This year about one lakh notebooks have been planned to be distributed free through various centers of Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sang of Gujarat. Sri Arunbhai Oza and his team are doing wonderful work in coordinating, distributing and reaching where it is needed. "Project Manav Seva" is an extensive program that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. Through Ashram?s Annapurna center feeding to poor children in under privileged area of the town get carried out regularly. Free nutrition programs, including monthly distributing grains to the needy families, Medical care through Sivananda clinic and more such services have been undertaken though Ashram's Seva Projects. The ultimate goal of the Seva projects is to further spiritual growth for both those served and those providing service while simultaneously making a difference in people?s lives.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 from the East & the West. <> A special YTTC - Jan 29, 2012 - Feb 20, 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of Jan 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) /Jan - Feb 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sadhana should be as much a part of your daily life as eating, drinking and breathing. Disharmony of thought, word and deed is the cause for all troubles, miseries and quarrels in this world. Soak your life with remembrance of Lord. Dedicate your all to Him. See Him in everyone. If any one proves to be faithless to you, be faithful to him always. If you are truthful and pure in your daily life, you will inherit the Kingdom of God. Forget and forgive. You will have peace. You, will become divine. /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 13388 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Lord Shiva is considered to be the Form of Light (which the Shiva Lingam represents). He is burning with the fire of austerity. He is therefore best propitiated with cool bathing. While bathing the Lingam the devotee prays: ?O Lord! I will bathe Thee with water, milk, etc. Do Thou kindly bathe me with the milk of wisdom. Do Thou kindly wash me of all my sins, so that the fire of worldliness which is scorching me may be put out once for all, so that I may be one with Thee?the One alone without a second.? "Offer this inner worship to Lord Shiva daily: ?I worship the jewel of my Self, the Shiva residing in the Lotus of my heart. I bathe Him with the water of my pure mind brought from the river of faith and devotion. I worship Him with the fragrant flowers of Samadhi?all this so that I may not be born again in this world.? Swami Sivananda<<*More*>> / Join us in Shivratri Utsav (Feb 20,2012) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * *Four Powerful Transforming Factors* "Radiant Divinities! Beloved /sadhaks /and seekers! Today let us consider four valuable means of making your life sublime, four valuable factors that will keep your life moving towards the grand divine destiny, to fulfill which you have been endowed with this human status. ".......These four powerful forces, powerful transforming factors, can enhance your spiritual life, make it fully God-oriented, give it a push in the right direction, take you towards the Goal Supreme?the*power of the Name* which immediately links you up with the Unmanifest, the transcendental Reality;*constant remembrance of God *in the mind; */bhav/,//the right feeling,* sublime spiritual feeling in your heart; and *fourth, the right vision,* which beholds the Reality everywhere, so that you live, move and have your being in God." - Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting "Seva Projects ", Upcoming events & News* "Project READ" (Rural Educational Aid Distribution): Sivananda Ashram, Ahemdavad 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 under served Children. Last year about 75,000 notebooks, 4500 Slates & 300 Blackboards were distributed free. This year about one lakh notebooks have been planned to be distributed free through various centers of Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sang of Gujarat. Sri Arunbhai Oza and his team are doing wonderful work in coordinating, distributing and reaching where it is needed. "Project Manav Seva" is an extensive program that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. Through Ashram?s Annapurna center feeding to poor children in under privileged area of the town get carried out regularly. Free nutrition programs, including monthly distributing grains to the needy families, Medical care through Sivananda clinic and more such services have been undertaken though Ashram's Seva Projects. The ultimate goal of the Seva projects is to further spiritual growth for both those served and those providing service while simultaneously making a difference in people?s lives.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 from the East & the West. <> A special YTTC - Jan 29, 2012 - Feb 20, 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of Jan 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) /Jan - Feb 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sadhana should be as much a part of your daily life as eating, drinking and breathing. Disharmony of thought, word and deed is the cause for all troubles, miseries and quarrels in this world. Soak your life with remembrance of Lord. Dedicate your all to Him. See Him in everyone. If any one proves to be faithless to you, be faithful to him always. If you are truthful and pure in your daily life, you will inherit the Kingdom of God. 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 4789 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu Feb 2 23:40:11 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:40:11 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, February 2012 Message-ID: <4F2B652B.9040904@divyajivan.org> February 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *February 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *Lord Shiva Worship on auspicious Mahashivratri Festival ( Feb 20, 2012 ) by Sri Swami Sivananda***** "The formal worship consists of bathing the Lord. Lord Shiva is considered to be the Form of Light (which the Shiva Lingam represents). He is burning with the fire of austerity. He is therefore best propitiated with cool bathing. While bathing the Lingam the devotee prays: ?O Lord! I will bathe Thee with water, milk, etc. Do Thou kindly bathe me with the milk of wisdom. Do Thou kindly wash me of all my sins, so that the fire of worldliness which is scorching me may be put out once for all, so that I may be one with Thee?the One alone without a second.? "Offer this inner worship to Lord Shiva daily: ?I worship the jewel of my Self, the Shiva residing in the Lotus of my heart. I bathe Him with the water of my pure mind brought from the river of faith and devotion. I worship Him with the fragrant flowers of Samadhi?all this so that I may not be born again in this world.? Swami Sivananda<<*More*>> / Join us in Shivratri Utsav (Feb 20,2012) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * *Four Powerful Transforming Factors* "Radiant Divinities! Beloved /sadhaks /and seekers! Today let us consider four valuable means of making your life sublime, four valuable factors that will keep your life moving towards the grand divine destiny, to fulfill which you have been endowed with this human status. ".......These four powerful forces, powerful transforming factors, can enhance your spiritual life, make it fully God-oriented, give it a push in the right direction, take you towards the Goal Supreme?the*power of the Name* which immediately links you up with the Unmanifest, the transcendental Reality;*constant remembrance of God *in the mind; */bhav/,//the right feeling,* sublime spiritual feeling in your heart; and *fourth, the right vision,* which beholds the Reality everywhere, so that you live, move and have your being in God." - Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting "Seva Projects ", Upcoming events & News* "Project READ" (Rural Educational Aid Distribution): Sivananda Ashram, Ahemdavad 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 under served Children. Last year about 75,000 notebooks, 4500 Slates & 300 Blackboards were distributed free. This year about one lakh notebooks have been planned to be distributed free through various centers of Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sang of Gujarat. Sri Arunbhai Oza and his team are doing wonderful work in coordinating, distributing and reaching where it is needed. "Project Manav Seva" is an extensive program that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. Through Ashram?s Annapurna center feeding to poor children in under privileged area of the town get carried out regularly. Free nutrition programs, including monthly distributing grains to the needy families, Medical care through Sivananda clinic and more such services have been undertaken though Ashram's Seva Projects. The ultimate goal of the Seva projects is to further spiritual growth for both those served and those providing service while simultaneously making a difference in people?s lives.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 from the East & the West. <> A special YTTC - Jan 29, 2012 - Feb 20, 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of Jan 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) /Jan - Feb 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sadhana should be as much a part of your daily life as eating, drinking and breathing. Disharmony of thought, word and deed is the cause for all troubles, miseries and quarrels in this world. Soak your life with remembrance of Lord. Dedicate your all to Him. See Him in everyone. If any one proves to be faithless to you, be faithful to him always. If you are truthful and pure in your daily life, you will inherit the Kingdom of God. 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 4789 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Feb 3 00:35:22 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:35:22 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, February 2012 Message-ID: <4F2B721A.6010205@divyajivan.org> February 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *February 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *Lord Shiva Worship on auspicious Mahashivratri Festival ( Feb 20, 2012 ) by Sri Swami Sivananda***** "The formal worship consists of bathing the Lord. Lord Shiva is considered to be the Form of Light (which the Shiva Lingam represents). He is burning with the fire of austerity. He is therefore best propitiated with cool bathing. While bathing the Lingam the devotee prays: ?O Lord! I will bathe Thee with water, milk, etc. Do Thou kindly bathe me with the milk of wisdom. Do Thou kindly wash me of all my sins, so that the fire of worldliness which is scorching me may be put out once for all, so that I may be one with Thee?the One alone without a second.? "Offer this inner worship to Lord Shiva daily: ?I worship the jewel of my Self, the Shiva residing in the Lotus of my heart. I bathe Him with the water of my pure mind brought from the river of faith and devotion. I worship Him with the fragrant flowers of Samadhi?all this so that I may not be born again in this world.? Swami Sivananda<<*More*>> / Join us in Shivratri Utsav (Feb 20,2012) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * *Four Powerful Transforming Factors* "Radiant Divinities! Beloved /sadhaks /and seekers! Today let us consider four valuable means of making your life sublime, four valuable factors that will keep your life moving towards the grand divine destiny, to fulfill which you have been endowed with this human status. ".......These four powerful forces, powerful transforming factors, can enhance your spiritual life, make it fully God-oriented, give it a push in the right direction, take you towards the Goal Supreme?the*power of the Name* which immediately links you up with the Unmanifest, the transcendental Reality;*constant remembrance of God *in the mind; */bhav/,//the right feeling,* sublime spiritual feeling in your heart; and *fourth, the right vision,* which beholds the Reality everywhere, so that you live, move and have your being in God." - Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting "Seva Projects ", Upcoming events & News* "Project READ" (Rural Educational Aid Distribution): Sivananda Ashram, Ahemdavad 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 under served Children. Last year about 75,000 notebooks, 4500 Slates & 300 Blackboards were distributed free. This year about one lakh notebooks have been planned to be distributed free through various centers of Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sang of Gujarat. Sri Arunbhai Oza and his team are doing wonderful work in coordinating, distributing and reaching where it is needed. "Project Manav Seva" is an extensive program that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. Through Ashram?s Annapurna center feeding to poor children in under privileged area of the town get carried out regularly. Free nutrition programs, including monthly distributing grains to the needy families, Medical care through Sivananda clinic and more such services have been undertaken though Ashram's Seva Projects. The ultimate goal of the Seva projects is to further spiritual growth for both those served and those providing service while simultaneously making a difference in people?s lives.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 from the East & the West. <> A special YTTC - Jan 29, 2012 - Feb 20, 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of Jan 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) /Jan - Feb 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sadhana should be as much a part of your daily life as eating, drinking and breathing. Disharmony of thought, word and deed is the cause for all troubles, miseries and quarrels in this world. Soak your life with remembrance of Lord. Dedicate your all to Him. See Him in everyone. If any one proves to be faithless to you, be faithful to him always. If you are truthful and pure in your daily life, you will inherit the Kingdom of God. 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 4789 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Mar 7 01:20:23 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:20:23 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, March 2012 Message-ID: <4F56FE27.4050309@divyajivan.org> March 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *March 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *"Life Sketch of Lord Gauranga on Sri Chaitnaya Mahaprbhu Jayanti (March 8, 2012) by Swami Sivananda* "Gauranga was an embodiment of love. He lived, moved and had his being in love. His speech was full of love. He radiated love to all. His touch was a magnetism of love. He sang in love. He breathed in love. He walked in love. He showed by practice how God should be loved. He taught little by precept, but more by example. If he simply uttered one word, "You will be blessed with Bhakti", it was quite sufficient to throw a man into Samadhi and fill his heart with Prem (love). Such was Gauranga's power. When Gauranga passed along the streets and roads, his powerful Prem current influenced and overpowered thousands. They uttered irresistibly "Hari Bol! Hari Bol!" and danced in ecstasy" Lord Gauranga said, "Listen Swaroopa and Ramananda Raj! The chanting of Krishna's Name is the chief means of attaining Krishna's feet in the Kali Yuga. Sankirtan of the Name is the supreme healer in the Iron Age. Sankirtan tantamount to Vedic sacrifice. Sankirtan destroys sins and purifies the heart and creates Bhakti. Chant the name while sitting, standing, walking, eating, in bed and everywhere. The Name is omnipotent. You can repeat the Name at any place, at any time.<< More>> *"Holi"- A Spring Festival of Hope, Joy & New Life - Swami Sivananda (March 9, 2012)* "It begins about ten days before the full moon of the month Phalgun (February-March), but is usually only observed for the last three or four days, terminating with the full moon. This is the spring festival of the Hindus. In the spring season all the trees are filled with sweet-smelling flowers. They all proclaim the glory and everlasting beauty of God. They inspire you with hope, joy and a new life, and stir you on to find out the creator and the Indweller, who is hiding Himself in these forms". "Holi also means ?sacrifice?. Burn all the impurities of the mind, such as egoism, vanity and lust, through the fire of devotion and knowledge. Ignite cosmic love, mercy, generosity, selflessness, truthfulness and purity through the fire of Yogic practice. This is the real spirit of Holi. Rise from the mire of stupidity and absurdity and dive deep into the ocean of divinity. The call of Holi is to always keep ablaze the light of God-love shining in your heart. Inner illumination is the real Holi. The spring season is the manifestation of the Lord, according to the /Bhagavad Gita/. Holi is said there to be His heart." <> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *Companions Until Illumination * Radiant Divinities! The way spiritual, which leads to true peace, everlasting joy, divine perfection, illumination and liberation, commences with /sad-vichara/?right enquiry into why we are here, what we are here for, what is this thing called life? Our presence, our being and doing upon this planet earth is characterised as life?what is this life?...... There is something within you which is timeless, beginningless and endless, immortal and imperishable, deathless and indestructible, /na hanyate hanyamane sarire /(is not killed when the body is killed). ?There must be some meaning, it is not meaningless, it does not end in death, there is a hereafter.?......All sincere /sadhaks /must, therefore, be /vicharsila/,/vivekvan/,/samyami/,/sadachari /(engaged in enquiry, discrimination, be self-controlled, with right conduct). These are to be constant companions. .... Therefore think deeply, be wise, and attain perfection and liberation. Then rejoice! - Swami Chidananda........*<> * *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting News* Join us in *"Vidya Seva Yajna* " this summer - 1 lakh & 20, 000 notebooks distribution through Ashram's Project READ reaching to where it is needed the most. Contact the ashram for the details how you could be a part of this noble activity . Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at Ashram Srimad Bhagvat Katha by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Video Clips - 26th YTTC Feb 2012 - follow up News & Activity Report for the Month of Feb 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sankirtan is the Svarupa (essential nature) of God. Dhvani is Sankirtan. Sankirtan is the essence of the Vedas. Sankirtan is singing God's name with Bhava, Prem or divine feeling. There is infinite Sakti or power in the Lord's Names. /Nama/ and /Nami/ are inseparable. /Nama/ means Name (Name of God). /Nami/ means 'that which is denoted by the /Nama/ or Name'. Nama is greater than the Nami. Sankirtan removes the impurities of the mind (Mala); it steadies the mind and checks its tendency to vacillate (Vikshepa); and ultimately it tears the veil of ignorance too (Avarana), and brings the Sadhaka (aspirant) face to face with God. Sankirtan Yoga is the easiest, quickest, safest, cheapest and best way for attaining God-realization in this age. /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *"Life Sketch of Lord Gauranga on Sri Chaitnaya Mahaprbhu Jayanti (March 8, 2012) by Swami Sivananda* "Gauranga was an embodiment of love. He lived, moved and had his being in love. His speech was full of love. He radiated love to all. His touch was a magnetism of love. He sang in love. He breathed in love. He walked in love. He showed by practice how God should be loved. He taught little by precept, but more by example. If he simply uttered one word, "You will be blessed with Bhakti", it was quite sufficient to throw a man into Samadhi and fill his heart with Prem (love). Such was Gauranga's power. When Gauranga passed along the streets and roads, his powerful Prem current influenced and overpowered thousands. They uttered irresistibly "Hari Bol! Hari Bol!" and danced in ecstasy" << More>> *"Holi"- A Spring Festival of Hope, Joy & New Life - Swami Sivananda (March 9, 2012)* " This is the spring festival of the Hindus. In the spring season all the trees are filled with sweet-smelling flowers. They all proclaim the glory and everlasting beauty of God. They inspire you with hope, joy and a new life, and stir you on to find out the creator and the Indweller, who is hiding Himself in these forms". "Holi also means ?sacrifice?. Burn all the impurities of the mind, such as egoism, vanity and lust, through the fire of devotion and knowledge. Ignite cosmic love, mercy, generosity, selflessness, truthfulness and purity through the fire of Yogic practice. This is the real spirit of Holi. Rise from the mire of stupidity and absurdity and dive deep into the ocean of divinity. The call of Holi is to always keep ablaze the light of God-love shining in your heart. Inner illumination is the real Holi. The spring season is the manifestation of the Lord, according to the /Bhagavad Gita/. Holi is said there to be His heart." <> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *Companions Until Illumination * Radiant Divinities! The way spiritual, which leads to true peace, everlasting joy, divine perfection, illumination and liberation, commences with /sad-vichara/?right enquiry into why we are here, what we are here for, what is this thing called life? Our presence, our being and doing upon this planet earth is characterised as life?what is this life?...... There is something within you which is timeless, beginningless and endless, immortal and imperishable, deathless and indestructible, /na hanyate hanyamane sarire /(is not killed when the body is killed). ?There must be some meaning, it is not meaningless, it does not end in death, there is a hereafter.?......All sincere /sadhaks /must, therefore, be /vicharsila/,/vivekvan/,/samyami/,/sadachari /(engaged in enquiry, discrimination, be self-controlled, with right conduct). These are to be constant companions. .... Therefore think deeply, be wise, and attain perfection and liberation. Then rejoice! - Swami Chidananda........*<> * *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012) - for the details Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. . << More>> *Highlighting News and upcoming events * Join us in *"Vidya Seva Yajna* " this summer - 1 lakh & 20, 000 notebooks distribution through Ashram's Project READ reaching to where it is needed the most. Contact the ashram for the details how you could be a part of this noble activity . Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at Ashram News & Activity Report for the Month of Feb 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sankirtan is the Svarupa (essential nature) of God. Dhvani is Sankirtan. Sankirtan is the essence of the Vedas. Sankirtan is singing God's name with Bhava, Prem or divine feeling. There is infinite Sakti or power in the Lord's Names. /Nama/ and /Nami/ are inseparable. /Nama/ means Name (Name of God). /Nami/ means 'that which is denoted by the /Nama/ or Name'. Nama is greater than the Nami. Sankirtan removes the impurities of the mind (Mala); it steadies the mind and checks its tendency to vacillate (Vikshepa); and ultimately it tears the veil of ignorance too (Avarana), and brings the Sadhaka (aspirant) face to face with God. Sankirtan Yoga is the easiest, quickest, safest, cheapest and best way for attaining God-realization in this age. /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 97254 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Mar 7 01:38:36 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:38:36 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, March 2012 Message-ID: <4F57026C.6070905@divyajivan.org> March 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *March 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *"Life Sketch of Lord Gauranga on Sri Chaitnaya Mahaprbhu Jayanti (March 8, 2012) by Swami Sivananda* "Gauranga was an embodiment of love. He lived, moved and had his being in love. His speech was full of love. He radiated love to all. His touch was a magnetism of love. He sang in love. He breathed in love. He walked in love. He showed by practice how God should be loved. He taught little by precept, but more by example. If he simply uttered one word, "You will be blessed with Bhakti", it was quite sufficient to throw a man into Samadhi and fill his heart with Prem (love). Such was Gauranga's power. When Gauranga passed along the streets and roads, his powerful Prem current influenced and overpowered thousands. They uttered irresistibly "Hari Bol! Hari Bol!" and danced in ecstasy" Lord Gauranga said, "Listen Swaroopa and Ramananda Raj! The chanting of Krishna's Name is the chief means of attaining Krishna's feet in the Kali Yuga. Sankirtan of the Name is the supreme healer in the Iron Age. Sankirtan tantamount to Vedic sacrifice. Sankirtan destroys sins and purifies the heart and creates Bhakti. Chant the name while sitting, standing, walking, eating, in bed and everywhere. The Name is omnipotent. You can repeat the Name at any place, at any time.<< More>> *"Holi"- A Spring Festival of Hope, Joy & New Life - Swami Sivananda (March 9, 2012)* "It begins about ten days before the full moon of the month Phalgun (February-March), but is usually only observed for the last three or four days, terminating with the full moon. This is the spring festival of the Hindus. In the spring season all the trees are filled with sweet-smelling flowers. They all proclaim the glory and everlasting beauty of God. They inspire you with hope, joy and a new life, and stir you on to find out the creator and the Indweller, who is hiding Himself in these forms". "Holi also means ?sacrifice?. Burn all the impurities of the mind, such as egoism, vanity and lust, through the fire of devotion and knowledge. Ignite cosmic love, mercy, generosity, selflessness, truthfulness and purity through the fire of Yogic practice. This is the real spirit of Holi. Rise from the mire of stupidity and absurdity and dive deep into the ocean of divinity. The call of Holi is to always keep ablaze the light of God-love shining in your heart. Inner illumination is the real Holi. The spring season is the manifestation of the Lord, according to the /Bhagavad Gita/. Holi is said there to be His heart." <> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *Companions Until Illumination * Radiant Divinities! The way spiritual, which leads to true peace, everlasting joy, divine perfection, illumination and liberation, commences with /sad-vichara/?right enquiry into why we are here, what we are here for, what is this thing called life? Our presence, our being and doing upon this planet earth is characterised as life?what is this life?...... There is something within you which is timeless, beginningless and endless, immortal and imperishable, deathless and indestructible, /na hanyate hanyamane sarire /(is not killed when the body is killed). ?There must be some meaning, it is not meaningless, it does not end in death, there is a hereafter.?......All sincere /sadhaks /must, therefore, be /vicharsila/,/vivekvan/,/samyami/,/sadachari /(engaged in enquiry, discrimination, be self-controlled, with right conduct). These are to be constant companions. .... Therefore think deeply, be wise, and attain perfection and liberation. Then rejoice! - Swami Chidananda........*<> * *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting News* Join us in *"Vidya Seva Yajna* " this summer - 1 lakh & 20, 000 notebooks distribution through Ashram's Project READ reaching to where it is needed the most. Contact the ashram for the details how you could be a part of this noble activity . Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at Ashram Srimad Bhagvat Katha by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Video Clips - 26th YTTC Feb 2012 - follow up News & Activity Report for the Month of Feb 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sankirtan is the Svarupa (essential nature) of God. Dhvani is Sankirtan. Sankirtan is the essence of the Vedas. Sankirtan is singing God's name with Bhava, Prem or divine feeling. There is infinite Sakti or power in the Lord's Names. /Nama/ and /Nami/ are inseparable. /Nama/ means Name (Name of God). /Nami/ means 'that which is denoted by the /Nama/ or Name'. Nama is greater than the Nami. Sankirtan removes the impurities of the mind (Mala); it steadies the mind and checks its tendency to vacillate (Vikshepa); and ultimately it tears the veil of ignorance too (Avarana), and brings the Sadhaka (aspirant) face to face with God. Sankirtan Yoga is the easiest, quickest, safest, cheapest and best way for attaining God-realization in this age. /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** *"The Transcendental Divinity That Is Lord Rama"- Swami Sivananda Sri Ramnavmi * * April 1, 2012 * "The Name of Lord Rama is the greatest purifier of the heart. It wipes away all one's sins. Not only this, but it wipes away the sinful tendencies as well. The Name is sweeter than the sweetest of objects. It is the haven of peace. It is the very life of pure souls. It is the purifier of all purifying agencies. It quenches the consuming fire of worldly desires. It awakens the knowledge of God. It bathes the aspirant in the, ocean of divine bliss. Glory to Sri Rama and His Name!....... None but the righteous can be truly happy. None but he who has the correct sense of duty and the will for its implementation can be said to live worthily. One must be imbued with a definite conviction about the supremacy of moral principles, ethical values and spiritual ideals. These ought to guide one's day-to-day actions and serve as powerful means for the culture of the human personality. That is the purpose of life. That is the way to Self-realisation. That is the message and the mission of Lord Rama's Life on earth......- Swami Sivananda<< More>> *Audio Clips * " Sri Ramchandra Kripalu Bhajaman" "Om Namo Narayanaya" -Continuous Chanting in Diffrent Raga- Swami Adhyatmananda " Sri Vishnusahashranama" ** *Sri Hanuman Jayanti * Hanuman was the living embodiment of the power of Ram-Nam. He was an ideal selfless worker, a true Karma Yogi who worked desirelessly. He was a great devotee and an exceptional Brahmachari or celibate. He served Sri Rama with pure love and devotion, without expecting any fruit in return. He lived only to serve Sri Rama." "Hanuman ranks first amongst the heroes of the world. His heroic deeds, wonderful exploits and marvelous feats of strength and bravery cannot be adequately described.He is a Chiranjeevi. He is everywhere. He who has eyes and devotion beholds him and receives his blessing"....... Swami Sivananda << More>> Hanuman Chalisa - audio clip *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *"Surrender"* " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda.....<> - Swami Chidananda *Yoga Learning through YTTC * Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. You can still enroll. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting News* Brahmotsav of Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Bahvan & Sri Chidananda Dhyana Mandir /Sri Ashtalaxmi Darshan Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj News & Activity Report for the Month of March 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 /April 2012 *Glories of Divine Name * "Rama Nama burns ignorance, passion and sin. With knowledge or without knowledge, correctly or incorrectly, when the word "Rama" is pronounced, it showers a rain of good on the devotee. /Sri Rama Brahma Tarakam/: Sri Rama is Brahman who takes one across Samsara. Rama is one in whom yogins sport (/Ramante/) i.e., the Self within. Once you take refuge in Him, your welfare becomes His responsibility."- Swami Sivananda "Indeed the power of God?s Name is simply marvelous. It can take man to the highest and loftiest truth of world existence. The Name grants him a state of unalterable freedom, bliss & peace."- Papa Ramdas "What is it that can link us with that which is beyond thought, speech and mind, beyond the grasp of the intellect? The path of the Divine Name in this Kali Yuga is the supreme, the least complicated, the most efficacious, unfailing, simple and powerful path."- Swami Chidananda /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 14541 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** *"The Transcendental Divinity That Is Lord Rama"- Swami Sivananda Sri Ramnavmi * * April 1, 2012 * "The Name of Lord Rama is the greatest purifier of the heart. It wipes away all one's sins. Not only this, but it wipes away the sinful tendencies as well. The Name is sweeter than the sweetest of objects. It is the haven of peace. It is the very life of pure souls. It is the purifier of all purifying agencies. It quenches the consuming fire of worldly desires. It awakens the knowledge of God. It bathes the aspirant in the, ocean of divine bliss. Glory to Sri Rama and His Name!....... None but the righteous can be truly happy. None but he who has the correct sense of duty and the will for its implementation can be said to live worthily. One must be imbued with a definite conviction about the supremacy of moral principles, ethical values and spiritual ideals. These ought to guide one's day-to-day actions and serve as powerful means for the culture of the human personality. That is the purpose of life. That is the way to Self-realisation. That is the message and the mission of Lord Rama's Life on earth......- Swami Sivananda<< More>> *Audio Clips * " Sri Ramchandra Kripalu Bhajaman" "Om Namo Narayanaya" -Continuous Chanting in Diffrent Raga- Swami Adhyatmananda " Sri Vishnusahashranama" ** *Sri Hanuman Jayanti * Hanuman was the living embodiment of the power of Ram-Nam. He was an ideal selfless worker, a true Karma Yogi who worked desirelessly. He was a great devotee and an exceptional Brahmachari or celibate. He served Sri Rama with pure love and devotion, without expecting any fruit in return. He lived only to serve Sri Rama." "Hanuman ranks first amongst the heroes of the world. His heroic deeds, wonderful exploits and marvelous feats of strength and bravery cannot be adequately described.He is a Chiranjeevi. He is everywhere. He who has eyes and devotion beholds him and receives his blessing"....... Swami Sivananda << More>> Hanuman Chalisa - audio clip *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *"Surrender"* " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda.....<> - Swami Chidananda *Yoga Learning through YTTC * Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. You can still enroll. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting News* Brahmotsav of Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Bahvan & Sri Chidananda Dhyana Mandir /Sri Ashtalaxmi Darshan Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj News & Activity Report for the Month of March 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 /April 2012 *Glories of Divine Name * "Rama Nama burns ignorance, passion and sin. With knowledge or without knowledge, correctly or incorrectly, when the word "Rama" is pronounced, it showers a rain of good on the devotee. /Sri Rama Brahma Tarakam/: Sri Rama is Brahman who takes one across Samsara. Rama is one in whom yogins sport (/Ramante/) i.e., the Self within. Once you take refuge in Him, your welfare becomes His responsibility."- Swami Sivananda "Indeed the power of God?s Name is simply marvelous. It can take man to the highest and loftiest truth of world existence. The Name grants him a state of unalterable freedom, bliss & peace."- Papa Ramdas "What is it that can link us with that which is beyond thought, speech and mind, beyond the grasp of the intellect? The path of the Divine Name in this Kali Yuga is the supreme, the least complicated, the most efficacious, unfailing, simple and powerful path."- Swami Chidananda /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 14541 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** *"The Transcendental Divinity That Is Lord Rama"- Swami Sivananda Sri Ramnavmi * * April 1, 2012 * "The Name of Lord Rama is the greatest purifier of the heart. It wipes away all one's sins. Not only this, but it wipes away the sinful tendencies as well. The Name is sweeter than the sweetest of objects. It is the haven of peace. It is the very life of pure souls. It is the purifier of all purifying agencies. It quenches the consuming fire of worldly desires. It awakens the knowledge of God. It bathes the aspirant in the, ocean of divine bliss. Glory to Sri Rama and His Name!....... None but the righteous can be truly happy. None but he who has the correct sense of duty and the will for its implementation can be said to live worthily. One must be imbued with a definite conviction about the supremacy of moral principles, ethical values and spiritual ideals. These ought to guide one's day-to-day actions and serve as powerful means for the culture of the human personality. That is the purpose of life. That is the way to Self-realisation. That is the message and the mission of Lord Rama's Life on earth......- Swami Sivananda<< More>> *Audio Clips * " Sri Ramchandra Kripalu Bhajaman" "Om Namo Narayanaya" -Continuous Chanting in Diffrent Raga- Swami Adhyatmananda " Sri Vishnusahashranama" ** *Sri Hanuman Jayanti * Hanuman was the living embodiment of the power of Ram-Nam. He was an ideal selfless worker, a true Karma Yogi who worked desirelessly. He was a great devotee and an exceptional Brahmachari or celibate. He served Sri Rama with pure love and devotion, without expecting any fruit in return. He lived only to serve Sri Rama." "Hanuman ranks first amongst the heroes of the world. His heroic deeds, wonderful exploits and marvelous feats of strength and bravery cannot be adequately described.He is a Chiranjeevi. He is everywhere. He who has eyes and devotion beholds him and receives his blessing"....... Swami Sivananda << More>> Hanuman Chalisa - audio clip *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *"Surrender"* " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda.....<> - Swami Chidananda *Yoga Learning through YTTC * Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. You can still enroll. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting News* Brahmotsav of Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Bahvan & Sri Chidananda Dhyana Mandir /Sri Ashtalaxmi Darshan Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj News & Activity Report for the Month of March 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 /April 2012 *Glories of Divine Name * "Rama Nama burns ignorance, passion and sin. With knowledge or without knowledge, correctly or incorrectly, when the word "Rama" is pronounced, it showers a rain of good on the devotee. /Sri Rama Brahma Tarakam/: Sri Rama is Brahman who takes one across Samsara. Rama is one in whom yogins sport (/Ramante/) i.e., the Self within. Once you take refuge in Him, your welfare becomes His responsibility."- Swami Sivananda "Indeed the power of God?s Name is simply marvelous. It can take man to the highest and loftiest truth of world existence. The Name grants him a state of unalterable freedom, bliss & peace."- Papa Ramdas "What is it that can link us with that which is beyond thought, speech and mind, beyond the grasp of the intellect? The path of the Divine Name in this Kali Yuga is the supreme, the least complicated, the most efficacious, unfailing, simple and powerful path."- Swami Chidananda /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 14541 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** *"The Transcendental Divinity That Is Lord Rama"- Swami Sivananda Sri Ramnavmi * * April 1, 2012 * "The Name of Lord Rama is the greatest purifier of the heart. It wipes away all one's sins. Not only this, but it wipes away the sinful tendencies as well. The Name is sweeter than the sweetest of objects. It is the haven of peace. It is the very life of pure souls. It is the purifier of all purifying agencies. It quenches the consuming fire of worldly desires. It awakens the knowledge of God. It bathes the aspirant in the, ocean of divine bliss. Glory to Sri Rama and His Name!....... None but the righteous can be truly happy. None but he who has the correct sense of duty and the will for its implementation can be said to live worthily. One must be imbued with a definite conviction about the supremacy of moral principles, ethical values and spiritual ideals. These ought to guide one's day-to-day actions and serve as powerful means for the culture of the human personality. That is the purpose of life. That is the way to Self-realisation. That is the message and the mission of Lord Rama's Life on earth......- Swami Sivananda<< More>> *Audio Clips * "Om Namo Narayanaya" -Continuous Chanting in Diffrent Raga- Swami Adhyatmananda " Sri Vishnusahashranama" ** *Sri Hanuman Jayanti * Hanuman was the living embodiment of the power of Ram-Nam. He was an ideal selfless worker, a true Karma Yogi who worked desirelessly. He was a great devotee and an exceptional Brahmachari or celibate. He served Sri Rama with pure love and devotion, without expecting any fruit in return. He lived only to serve Sri Rama." "Hanuman ranks first amongst the heroes of the world. His heroic deeds, wonderful exploits and marvelous feats of strength and bravery cannot be adequately described.He is a Chiranjeevi. He is everywhere. He who has eyes and devotion beholds him and receives his blessing"....... Swami Sivananda << More>> Hanuman Chalisa - audio clip *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *"Surrender"* " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." So, surrender and activity do not conflict with each other, but are part and parcel of a total act of spiritualising yourself completely, stepping aside and asking God to take over. If God takes over, everything is under control, everything is working perfectly. If we are there, nothing is under control?mind is not under control, senses are not under control, everything is upside down. When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes. You will only do that which is in accordance with the will of God, the teachings of God and the saints. If it is not in consonance with the will of God and the teachings of the saints, you will not do it. - Swami Chidananda<< More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. You can still enroll. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting News* Brahmotsav of Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Bahvan & Sri Chidananda Dhyana Mandir /Sri Ashtalaxmi Darshan Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj News & Activity Report for the Month of March 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 /April 2012 *Glories of Divine Name * "Rama Nama burns ignorance, passion and sin. With knowledge or without knowledge, correctly or incorrectly, when the word "Rama" is pronounced, it showers a rain of good on the devotee. /Sri Rama Brahma Tarakam/: Sri Rama is Brahman who takes one across Samsara. Rama is one in whom yogins sport (/Ramante/) i.e., the Self within. Once you take refuge in Him, your welfare becomes His responsibility."- Swami Sivananda "Indeed the power of God?s Name is simply marvelous. It can take man to the highest and loftiest truth of world existence. The Name grants him a state of unalterable freedom, bliss & peace."- Papa Ramdas "What is it that can link us with that which is beyond thought, speech and mind, beyond the grasp of the intellect? The path of the Divine Name in this Kali Yuga is the supreme, the least complicated, the most efficacious, unfailing, simple and powerful path."- Swami Chidananda /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 120054 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Mar 30 22:49:43 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:49:43 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, April 2012 Message-ID: <4F7670C7.3050900@divyajivan.org> April 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *April 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** *"The Transcendental Divinity That Is Lord Rama"- Swami Sivananda Sri Ramnavmi * * April 1, 2012 * "The Name of Lord Rama is the greatest purifier of the heart. It wipes away all one's sins. Not only this, but it wipes away the sinful tendencies as well. The Name is sweeter than the sweetest of objects. It is the haven of peace. It is the very life of pure souls. It is the purifier of all purifying agencies. It quenches the consuming fire of worldly desires. It awakens the knowledge of God. It bathes the aspirant in the, ocean of divine bliss. Glory to Sri Rama and His Name!....... None but the righteous can be truly happy. None but he who has the correct sense of duty and the will for its implementation can be said to live worthily. One must be imbued with a definite conviction about the supremacy of moral principles, ethical values and spiritual ideals. These ought to guide one's day-to-day actions and serve as powerful means for the culture of the human personality. That is the purpose of life. That is the way to Self-realisation. That is the message and the mission of Lord Rama's Life on earth......- Swami Sivananda<< More>> *Audio Clips * "Om Namo Narayanaya" -Continuous Chanting in Diffrent Raga- Swami Adhyatmananda " Sri Vishnusahashranama" ** *Sri Hanuman Jayanti ( April 6, 1012 )* Hanuman was the living embodiment of the power of Ram-Nam. He was an ideal selfless worker, a true Karma Yogi who worked desirelessly. He was a great devotee and an exceptional Brahmachari or celibate. He served Sri Rama with pure love and devotion, without expecting any fruit in return. He lived only to serve Sri Rama." "Hanuman ranks first amongst the heroes of the world. His heroic deeds, wonderful exploits and marvelous feats of strength and bravery cannot be adequately described.He is a Chiranjeevi. He is everywhere. He who has eyes and devotion beholds him and receives his blessing"....... Swami Sivananda << More>> Hanuman Chalisa - audio clip *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *"Surrender"* " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." Surrender and activity do not conflict with each other, but are part and parcel of a total act of spiritualising yourself completely, stepping aside and asking God to take over. If God takes over, everything is under control, everything is working perfectly. If we are there, nothing is under control?mind is not under control, senses are not under control, everything is upside down. When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes. You will only do that which is in accordance with the will of God, the teachings of God and the saints. If it is not in consonance with the will of God and the teachings of the saints, you will not do it." - Swami Chidananda<< More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. You can still enroll. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting News* Brahmotsav of Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Bahvan & Sri Chidananda Dhyana Mandir /Sri Ashtalaxmi Darshan Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj News & Activity Report for the Month of March 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 / *Glories of Divine Name * "Rama Nama burns ignorance, passion and sin. With knowledge or without knowledge, correctly or incorrectly, when the word "Rama" is pronounced, it showers a rain of good on the devotee. /Sri Rama Brahma Tarakam/: Sri Rama is Brahman who takes one across Samsara. Rama is one in whom yogins sport (/Ramante/) i.e., the Self within. Once you take refuge in Him, your welfare becomes His responsibility."- Swami Sivananda "Indeed the power of God?s Name is simply marvelous. It can take man to the highest and loftiest truth of world existence. The Name grants him a state of unalterable freedom, bliss & peace."- Papa Ramdas "What is it that can link us with that which is beyond thought, speech and mind, beyond the grasp of the intellect? The path of the Divine Name in this Kali Yuga is the supreme, the least complicated, the most efficacious, unfailing, simple and powerful path."- Swami Chidananda /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 14541 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ***The Worship of the Divine Mother - Swami Sivananda on the occasion of Adi Shaktipith, **Sri Asthalaxmi Brahmotsav ( April 29, 2012 ) * ** " Devi is synonymous with Sakti or the Divine Power that manifests, sustains and transforms the universe as the one unifying force of Existence. In fact, worship of Devi is not sectarian; it does not belong to any cult. By Devi or Sakti we mean the presupposition of all forms of existential power, the power of knowledge, of omniscience. These powers are the glorious attributes of God?you may call Him Vishnu or Siva or as you like. In other words, Sakti is the very possibility of the Absolute?s appearing as many, of God?s causing this universe. Sakti and Sakta are one; the Power and the one who possesses the Power cannot be separated; God and Sakti are like fire and heat of fire." "Devi-worship or Sakti-worship is therefore worship of God?s glory, of God?s greatness and supremacy. It is adoration of the Almighty" - Swami Sivananda<< More>> " Sri Yantra Worship" Utsav Triveni -Join with us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram. Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *The immanence of God* " 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." "What more can I say? 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 << More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * *Visit our"SIVA" (Sivananda Institute of Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Center. * Join any yoga group, as per your liking & ability and transform your life into YogaWay of Living . Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Yes, you can still enroll. Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad invites you to 68th birthday celebration of *Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj * in the company of learned Saints. Daily Sant Samagam, Satsang and JnanaYajna with Maha Mandleshwars have been organized from April 29, 2012- May 3, 2012. Get the details 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 . News & Activity Report for the Month of April 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / April 2012 *Pearle's of Wisdom * "A good word for a bad one is worth much but costs little. Kindness does not consist in gifts, but in gentleness and generosity." "Bear no envy. Commit no slander. Speak no falsehood. Practice no deceit. Harbor no malice.You will be ever joyful, happy and peaceful." "Sacrifice and service are your two hands. Freedom and peace are your two legs. Love and bliss are your two eyes. Truth and devotion are your two ears. Self- knowledge is your mouth. Perfection is, indeed, heart and soul." "The Sweetness of life is devotion. The fragrance of life is generosity. The pivot of life is meditation . The goal of life is Self- Realization." -Swami Sivananda *Gurudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 23020 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sat Apr 28 01:23:51 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:23:51 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, May 2012 Message-ID: <4F9B7EE7.8050108@divyajivan.org> May 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *May 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ***The Worship of the Divine Mother - Swami Sivananda on the occasion of Adi Shaktipith, **Sri Asthalaxmi Brahmotsav ( April 29, 2012 ) * ** " Devi is synonymous with Sakti or the Divine Power that manifests, sustains and transforms the universe as the one unifying force of Existence. In fact, worship of Devi is not sectarian; it does not belong to any cult. By Devi or Sakti we mean the presupposition of all forms of existential power, the power of knowledge, of omniscience. These powers are the glorious attributes of God?you may call Him Vishnu or Siva or as you like. In other words, Sakti is the very possibility of the Absolute?s appearing as many, of God?s causing this universe. Sakti and Sakta are one; the Power and the one who possesses the Power cannot be separated; God and Sakti are like fire and heat of fire." "Devi-worship or Sakti-worship is therefore worship of God?s glory, of God?s greatness and supremacy. It is adoration of the Almighty" - Swami Sivananda<< More>> " Sri Yantra Worship" Utsav Triveni -Join with us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram. Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** * The immanence of God* " 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." "What more can I say? 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 << More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * *Visit our"SIVA" (Sivananda Institute of Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Center. * Join any yoga group, as per your liking & ability and transform your life into YogaWay of Living . Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Yes, you can still enroll. Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad invites you to 68th birthday celebration of *Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj * in the company of learned Saints. Daily Sant Samagam, Satsang and JnanaYajna with Maha Mandleshwars have been organized from April 29, 2012- May 3, 2012. Get the details 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 . News & Activity Report for the Month of April 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / April 2012 *Pearle's of Wisdom * "A good word for a bad one is worth much but costs little. Kindness does not consist in gifts, but in gentleness and generosity." "Bear no envy. Commit no slander. Speak no falsehood. Practice no deceit. Harbor no malice.You will be ever joyful, happy and peaceful." "Sacrifice and service are your two hands. Freedom and peace are your two legs. Love and bliss are your two eyes. Truth and devotion are your two ears. Self- knowledge is your mouth. Perfection is, indeed, heart and soul." "The Sweetness of life is devotion. The fragrance of life is generosity. The pivot of life is meditation . 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In fact, worship of Devi is not sectarian; it does not belong to any cult. By Devi or Sakti we mean the presupposition of all forms of existential power, the power of knowledge, of omniscience. These powers are the glorious attributes of God?you may call Him Vishnu or Siva or as you like. In other words, Sakti is the very possibility of the Absolute?s appearing as many, of God?s causing this universe. Sakti and Sakta are one; the Power and the one who possesses the Power cannot be separated; God and Sakti are like fire and heat of fire." "Devi-worship or Sakti-worship is therefore worship of God?s glory, of God?s greatness and supremacy. It is adoration of the Almighty" - Swami Sivananda<< More>> " Sri Yantra Worship" Utsav Triveni -Join with us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram. Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** * The immanence of God* " 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." "What more can I say? 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 << More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * *Visit our"SIVA" (Sivananda Institute of Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Center. * Join any yoga group, as per your liking & ability and transform your life into YogaWay of Living . Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Yes, you can still enroll. Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad invites you to 68th birthday celebration of *Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj * in the company of learned Saints. Daily Sant Samagam, Satsang and JnanaYajna with Maha Mandleshwars have been organized from April 29, 2012- May 3, 2012. Get the details 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 . News & Activity Report for the Month of April 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / April 2012 *Pearle's of Wisdom * "A good word for a bad one is worth much but costs little. Kindness does not consist in gifts, but in gentleness and generosity." "Bear no envy. Commit no slander. Speak no falsehood. Practice no deceit. Harbor no malice.You will be ever joyful, happy and peaceful." "Sacrifice and service are your two hands. Freedom and peace are your two legs. Love and bliss are your two eyes. Truth and devotion are your two ears. Self- knowledge is your mouth. Perfection is, indeed, heart and soul." "The Sweetness of life is devotion. The fragrance of life is generosity. The pivot of life is meditation . The goal of life is Self- Realization." -Swami Sivananda *Gurudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 23020 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sat Apr 28 01:40:33 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:40:33 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, May 2012 Message-ID: <4F9B82D1.30202@divyajivan.org> May 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *May 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ***The Worship of the Divine Mother - Swami Sivananda on the occasion of Adi Shaktipith, **Sri Asthalaxmi Brahmotsav ( April 29, 2012 ) * ** " Devi is synonymous with Sakti or the Divine Power that manifests, sustains and transforms the universe as the one unifying force of Existence. In fact, worship of Devi is not sectarian; it does not belong to any cult. By Devi or Sakti we mean the presupposition of all forms of existential power, the power of knowledge, of omniscience. These powers are the glorious attributes of God?you may call Him Vishnu or Siva or as you like. In other words, Sakti is the very possibility of the Absolute?s appearing as many, of God?s causing this universe. Sakti and Sakta are one; the Power and the one who possesses the Power cannot be separated; God and Sakti are like fire and heat of fire." "Devi-worship or Sakti-worship is therefore worship of God?s glory, of God?s greatness and supremacy. It is adoration of the Almighty" - Swami Sivananda<< More>> " Sri Yantra Worship" Utsav Triveni -Join with us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram. Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *The immanence of God* " 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." "What more can I say? 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 << More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * *Visit our"SIVA" (Sivananda Institute of Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Center. * Join any yoga group, as per your liking & ability and transform your life into YogaWay of Living . Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Yes, you can still enroll. Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad invites you to 68th birthday celebration of*Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj* in the company of learned Saints. Daily Sant Samagam, Satsang and JnanaYajna with Maha Mandleshwars have been organized from April 29, 2012- May 3, 2012. Get the details 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 . News & Activity Report for the Month of April 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / April 2012 *Pearle's of Wisdom * "A good word for a bad one is worth much but costs little. Kindness does not consist in gifts, but in gentleness and generosity." "Bear no envy. Commit no slander. Speak no falsehood. Practice no deceit. Harbor no malice.You will be ever joyful, happy and peaceful." "Sacrifice and service are your two hands. Freedom and peace are your two legs. Love and bliss are your two eyes. Truth and devotion are your two ears. Self- knowledge is your mouth. Perfection is, indeed, heart and soul." "The Sweetness of life is devotion. The fragrance of life is generosity. The pivot of life is meditation . 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In fact, worship of Devi is not sectarian; it does not belong to any cult. By Devi or Sakti we mean the presupposition of all forms of existential power, the power of knowledge, of omniscience. These powers are the glorious attributes of God?you may call Him Vishnu or Siva or as you like. In other words, Sakti is the very possibility of the Absolute?s appearing as many, of God?s causing this universe. Sakti and Sakta are one; the Power and the one who possesses the Power cannot be separated; God and Sakti are like fire and heat of fire." "Devi-worship or Sakti-worship is therefore worship of God?s glory, of God?s greatness and supremacy. It is adoration of the Almighty" - Swami Sivananda<< More>> " Sri Yantra Worship" Utsav Triveni -Join with us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram. Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *The immanence of God* " 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." "What more can I say? 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 << More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * *Visit our"SIVA" (Sivananda Institute of Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Center. * Join any yoga group, as per your liking & ability and transform your life into YogaWay of Living . Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Yes, you can still enroll. Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad invites you to 68th birthday celebration of*Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj* in the company of learned Saints. Daily Sant Samagam, Satsang and JnanaYajna with Maha Mandleshwars have been organized from April 29, 2012- May 3, 2012. Get the details 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 . News & Activity Report for the Month of April 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / April 2012 *Pearle's of Wisdom * "A good word for a bad one is worth much but costs little. Kindness does not consist in gifts, but in gentleness and generosity." "Bear no envy. Commit no slander. Speak no falsehood. Practice no deceit. Harbor no malice.You will be ever joyful, happy and peaceful." "Sacrifice and service are your two hands. Freedom and peace are your two legs. Love and bliss are your two eyes. Truth and devotion are your two ears. Self- knowledge is your mouth. Perfection is, indeed, heart and soul." "The Sweetness of life is devotion. The fragrance of life is generosity. The pivot of life is meditation . The goal of life is Self- Realization." -Swami Sivananda *Gurudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 23020 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu May 31 22:29:58 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 21:29:58 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, June 2012 Message-ID: <4FC82926.2080202@divyajivan.org> June 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *June 2 012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** * Remembering "/Sannyasa Diksha" day / of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivananda (June 1, 2012) * * * ** "Rare it is to find a parallel to the type of life?of lofty, sublime selflessness and total, wonderful, dedicated selfless service of all God?s creatures?that Gurudev was and placed before us as an ideal. It is to this embodiment of selflessness and selfless service, this great expounder of /nishkama-karma-yoga, /who boldly declared, "Service of humanity is worship of God," that we pay our homage. May his blessings be upon us all!" "All Gurudev?s life after Self-realisation, after becoming an enlightened sage and shining as a great light of the Himalayas, was a saga of selfless service?service of the poor, service of the suffering, service of the sick, service of the distressed, service of spiritual aspirants and seekers, service of all humanity, service of the whole world. In diverse, numerous ways, his entire life was one great, continuous stream of selfless service. He had even forgotten how to think of himself; he could only think of others. He lived thinking of others: "In what way can I be of benefit, in what way can I serve?" That was Gurudev Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj till the very last days." - Swami Chidananda<< More>>. *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** Faith Hope and Charity* *" Faith, hope and charity?never let go of these. Always let them be enshrined within you?faith in the Supreme, hope for yourself and charity towards all." "Thus finish your journey and you will attain the Goal. The journey will take you to your destiny?your divine destiny, the fulfillment of which is the most important thing in life. All other things come afterward; they are secondary. In this way, understand your life, understand yourself, understand your relationship to the Maker, and understand your relationship to the rest of creation." "May you ponder these cardinal points of your life?s journey?charity towards God?s creatures, absolute hope about yourself, and absolute faith in the Being Who has brought you into being, Who has placed you among His creatures, so that you may become like Him and you can attain Him as your supreme Goal!"/- /Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad humbly announces Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Mahaaraj's Divya Tour 2012 ( Jun 19, 2012 - Sept 19, 2012) to the West. An invitation of a devotee led to an inquiry with the key organizers of the past Divya Tours of Pujya Swamiji and collecting the responses from them have made Swamiji's Divya Tour a reality. It is them, the key organizers, who has built up the Divya Tour 2012 itinerary in a Yajana spirit, in and through their busy life. Pujya Swamiji is touched by their devotion and dedication to pursue higher in life. He thanks them all, who are ready to receive Him. He welcomes them all for joining him in his mission of service to humanity and spreading the message of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is all SIVA's WILL. Please find theprogram schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. Report for the Month of May 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / May 2012 *Divine Inspiration * Selfless service can reveal to you the identity of humanity, can expand your heart and take you to the door of intuition. Therefore, do unceasing selfless service and thus purify your heart. Have a definite aim. Live with a definite purpose. Realise that life is meant for service and not for self-seeking. Build your life on the great ideal of selfless service. All other ideals will manifest in life through this ideal of selfless service. Be actively pure, helpful and self-sacrificing. Discipline the body and the mind again and again for fiery service. Discipline of the body and the mind is the first stage in practical Yoga. Nishkamya Seva is the keystone to Karma Yoga, Cultivate humility, love, truth in thought, words and deeds. Abandon pettiness, narrow outlook, selfishness, jealousy and anger. See God in every living creature and within you. Feel His presence everywhere. You will experience immense bliss, strength and indescribable joy. - Swami Sivananda G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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It is to this embodiment of selflessness and selfless service, this great expounder of /nishkama-karma-yoga, /who boldly declared, "Service of humanity is worship of God," that we pay our homage. May his blessings be upon us all!" "All Gurudev?s life after Self-realisation, after becoming an enlightened sage and shining as a great light of the Himalayas, was a saga of selfless service?service of the poor, service of the suffering, service of the sick, service of the distressed, service of spiritual aspirants and seekers, service of all humanity, service of the whole world. In diverse, numerous ways, his entire life was one great, continuous stream of selfless service. He had even forgotten how to think of himself; he could only think of others. He lived thinking of others: "In what way can I be of benefit, in what way can I serve?" That was Gurudev Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj till the very last days." - Swami Chidananda<< More>>. *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** Faith Hope and Charity* *" Faith, hope and charity?never let go of these. Always let them be enshrined within you?faith in the Supreme, hope for yourself and charity towards all." "Thus finish your journey and you will attain the Goal. The journey will take you to your destiny?your divine destiny, the fulfillment of which is the most important thing in life. All other things come afterward; they are secondary. In this way, understand your life, understand yourself, understand your relationship to the Maker, and understand your relationship to the rest of creation." "May you ponder these cardinal points of your life?s journey?charity towards God?s creatures, absolute hope about yourself, and absolute faith in the Being Who has brought you into being, Who has placed you among His creatures, so that you may become like Him and you can attain Him as your supreme Goal!"/- /Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad humbly announces Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Mahaaraj's Divya Tour 2012 ( Jun 19, 2012 - Sept 19, 2012) to the West. An invitation of a devotee led to an inquiry with the key organizers of the past Divya Tours of Pujya Swamiji and collecting the responses from them have made Swamiji's Divya Tour a reality. It is them, the key organizers, who has built up the Divya Tour 2012 itinerary in a Yajana spirit, in and through their busy life. Pujya Swamiji is touched by their devotion and dedication to pursue higher in life. He thanks them all, who are ready to receive Him. He welcomes them all for joining him in his mission of service to humanity and spreading the message of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is all SIVA's WILL. Please find theprogram schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. Report for the Month of May 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / May 2012 *Divine Inspiration * Selfless service can reveal to you the identity of humanity, can expand your heart and take you to the door of intuition. Therefore, do unceasing selfless service and thus purify your heart. Have a definite aim. Live with a definite purpose. Realise that life is meant for service and not for self-seeking. Build your life on the great ideal of selfless service. All other ideals will manifest in life through this ideal of selfless service. Be actively pure, helpful and self-sacrificing. Discipline the body and the mind again and again for fiery service. Discipline of the body and the mind is the first stage in practical Yoga. Nishkamya Seva is the keystone to Karma Yoga, Cultivate humility, love, truth in thought, words and deeds. Abandon pettiness, narrow outlook, selfishness, jealousy and anger. See God in every living creature and within you. Feel His presence everywhere. You will experience immense bliss, strength and indescribable joy. - Swami Sivananda G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 110454 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu May 31 22:47:32 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 21:47:32 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, June 2012 Message-ID: <4FC82D44.3000902@divyajivan.org> June 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *June 2 012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** * Remembering "/Sannyasa Diksha" day / of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivananda (June 1, 2012) * * * ** "Rare it is to find a parallel to the type of life?of lofty, sublime selflessness and total, wonderful, dedicated selfless service of all God?s creatures?that Gurudev was and placed before us as an ideal. It is to this embodiment of selflessness and selfless service, this great expounder of /nishkama-karma-yoga, /who boldly declared, "Service of humanity is worship of God," that we pay our homage. May his blessings be upon us all!" "All Gurudev?s life after Self-realisation, after becoming an enlightened sage and shining as a great light of the Himalayas, was a saga of selfless service?service of the poor, service of the suffering, service of the sick, service of the distressed, service of spiritual aspirants and seekers, service of all humanity, service of the whole world. In diverse, numerous ways, his entire life was one great, continuous stream of selfless service. He had even forgotten how to think of himself; he could only think of others. He lived thinking of others: "In what way can I be of benefit, in what way can I serve?" That was Gurudev Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj till the very last days." - Swami Chidananda<< More>>. *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** Faith Hope and Charity* *" Faith, hope and charity?never let go of these. Always let them be enshrined within you?faith in the Supreme, hope for yourself and charity towards all." "Thus finish your journey and you will attain the Goal. The journey will take you to your destiny?your divine destiny, the fulfillment of which is the most important thing in life. All other things come afterward; they are secondary. In this way, understand your life, understand yourself, understand your relationship to the Maker, and understand your relationship to the rest of creation." "May you ponder these cardinal points of your life?s journey?charity towards God?s creatures, absolute hope about yourself, and absolute faith in the Being Who has brought you into being, Who has placed you among His creatures, so that you may become like Him and you can attain Him as your supreme Goal!"/- /Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad humbly announces Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Mahaaraj's Divya Tour 2012 ( Jun 19, 2012 - Sept 19, 2012) to the West. An invitation of a devotee led to an inquiry with the key organizers of the past Divya Tours of Pujya Swamiji and collecting the responses from them have made Swamiji's Divya Tour a reality. It is them, the key organizers, who has built up the Divya Tour 2012 itinerary in a Yajana spirit, in and through their busy life. Pujya Swamiji is touched by their devotion and dedication to pursue higher in life. He thanks them all, who are ready to receive Him. He welcomes them all for joining him in his mission of service to humanity and spreading the message of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is all SIVA's WILL. Please find theprogram schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. Report for the Month of May 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / May 2012 *Divine Inspiration * * Selfless service can reveal to you the identity of humanity, can expand your heart and take you to the door of intuition. Therefore, do unceasing selfless service and thus purify your heart. Have a definite aim. Live with a definite purpose. Realise that life is meant for service and not for self-seeking. * Build your life on the great ideal of selfless service. All other ideals will manifest in life through this ideal of selfless service. Be actively pure, helpful and self-sacrificing. Discipline the body and the mind again and again for fiery service. Discipline of the body and the mind is the first stage in practical Yoga. * Nishkamya Seva is the keystone to Karma Yoga, Cultivate humility, love, truth in thought, words and deeds. Abandon pettiness, narrow outlook, selfishness, jealousy and anger. * See God in every living creature and within you. Feel His presence everywhere. You will experience immense bliss, strength and indescribable joy. - Swami Sivananda G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 110454 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu May 31 22:54:35 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 21:54:35 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, June 2012 Message-ID: <4FC82EEB.8030809@divyajivan.org> June 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *June 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** * Remembering "/Sannyasa Diksha" day / of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivananda (June 1, 2012) * * * ** "Rare it is to find a parallel to the type of life?of lofty, sublime selflessness and total, wonderful, dedicated selfless service of all God?s creatures?that Gurudev was and placed before us as an ideal. It is to this embodiment of selflessness and selfless service, this great expounder of /nishkama-karma-yoga, /who boldly declared, "Service of humanity is worship of God," that we pay our homage. May his blessings be upon us all!" "All Gurudev?s life after Self-realisation, after becoming an enlightened sage and shining as a great light of the Himalayas, was a saga of selfless service?service of the poor, service of the suffering, service of the sick, service of the distressed, service of spiritual aspirants and seekers, service of all humanity, service of the whole world. In diverse, numerous ways, his entire life was one great, continuous stream of selfless service. He had even forgotten how to think of himself; he could only think of others. He lived thinking of others: "In what way can I be of benefit, in what way can I serve?" That was Gurudev Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj till the very last days." - Swami Chidananda<< More>>. *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** Faith Hope and Charity* *" Faith, hope and charity?never let go of these. Always let them be enshrined within you?faith in the Supreme, hope for yourself and charity towards all." "Thus finish your journey and you will attain the Goal. The journey will take you to your destiny?your divine destiny, the fulfillment of which is the most important thing in life. All other things come afterward; they are secondary. In this way, understand your life, understand yourself, understand your relationship to the Maker, and understand your relationship to the rest of creation." "May you ponder these cardinal points of your life?s journey?charity towards God?s creatures, absolute hope about yourself, and absolute faith in the Being Who has brought you into being, Who has placed you among His creatures, so that you may become like Him and you can attain Him as your supreme Goal!"/- /Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad humbly announces Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Mahaaraj's Divya Tour 2012 ( Jun 19, 2012 - Sept 19, 2012) to the West. An invitation of a devotee led to an inquiry with the key organizers of the past Divya Tours of Pujya Swamiji and collecting the responses from them have made Swamiji's Divya Tour a reality. It is them, the key organizers, who has built up the Divya Tour 2012 itinerary in a Yajana spirit, in and through their busy life. Pujya Swamiji is touched by their devotion and dedication to pursue higher in life. He thanks them all, who are ready to receive Him. He welcomes them all for joining him in his mission of service to humanity and spreading the message of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is all SIVA's WILL. Please find theprogram schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. Report for the Month of May 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / May 2012 *Divine Inspiration * * Selfless service can reveal to you the identity of humanity, can expand your heart and take you to the door of intuition. Therefore, do unceasing selfless service and thus purify your heart. Have a definite aim. Live with a definite purpose. Realise that life is meant for service and not for self-seeking. * Build your life on the great ideal of selfless service. All other ideals will manifest in life through this ideal of selfless service. Be actively pure, helpful and self-sacrificing. Discipline the body and the mind again and again for fiery service. Discipline of the body and the mind is the first stage in practical Yoga. * Nishkamya Seva is the keystone to Karma Yoga, Cultivate humility, love, truth in thought, words and deeds. Abandon pettiness, narrow outlook, selfishness, jealousy and anger. * See God in every living creature and within you. Feel His presence everywhere. You will experience immense bliss, strength and indescribable joy. - Swami Sivananda G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 110454 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Jun 27 01:50:00 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:50:00 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, July 2012 Message-ID: <4FEA9F08.6050808@divyajivan.org> July 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *July 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *"Glories of Guru-Bhakti Yoga " by Swami Sivananda on auspicious Guru Purnima * *( July 3, 2012 ) * " Worship the Guru with the flowers of faith and devotion. Satsanga with the Guru is the first pillar in the temple of Self-realisation.Grace of God takes the form of Guru. To see the Guru is to see God. Blind is the man who has not seen the divine Master. There is but one religion, the religion of devotion and love to Guru." "Everyone who longs to transcend misery and obtain joy and happiness in life should sincerely practise Guru-Bhakti Yoga. True lasting happiness can be had by taking recourse to Guru Seva Yoga. Guru-Bhakti Yoga confers immortality, eternal bliss, freedom, perfection, perennial joy and everlasting peace."....... Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *No One Can Give You Salvation* ?No one can give salvation to any individual except that individual himself or herself.? ?You have to work for liberation from sorrow and the attainment of bliss; no one can give it to you; you obtain it by your own effort. In spite of all that has been said about Guru?s grace and divine /kripa /and miracles, nevertheless, the truth is that supreme state of blessedness is something you can give to yourself; no one else can give it to you.? ........Swami Chidananda << More>> // *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting Upcoming events * Divya Tour of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's commenced with stop over in Germany and arrival in USA in Chicago. Swamiji is a world-renowned yoga teacher. He has been teaching yoga for more than thirty years and has conducted about seven hundred Yoga & Meditation Camps. His yoga classes are always crowded as his teaching of yoga is simple and filled with many useful tips. He explains the benefits of various yoga postures and demonstrates each. It's a wonderful experience. Swamiji stresses the need for maintaining self-discipline and following a regular daily Sadhana. He stresses the Yoga way of Living to reach the Goal of Life - "The God Realization." Morning Yoga sessions & evening satsangs are getting organized all across. Please find the Program schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. for the details go to Divya Tour 2012 website News & Activity report for the Month of June 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 *Guru's Grace * * "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 G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ** * Remembering "/Sannyasa Diksha" day / of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivananda (June 1, 2012) * * * -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5060 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Satsanga with the Guru is the first pillar in the temple of Self-realisation.Grace of God takes the form of Guru. To see the Guru is to see God. Blind is the man who has not seen the divine Master. There is but one religion, the religion of devotion and love to Guru." "Everyone who longs to transcend misery and obtain joy and happiness in life should sincerely practise Guru-Bhakti Yoga. True lasting happiness can be had by taking recourse to Guru Seva Yoga. Guru-Bhakti Yoga confers immortality, eternal bliss, freedom, perfection, perennial joy and everlasting peace."....... Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *No One Can Give You Salvation* ?No one can give salvation to any individual except that individual himself or herself.? ?You have to work for liberation from sorrow and the attainment of bliss; no one can give it to you; you obtain it by your own effort. In spite of all that has been said about Guru?s grace and divine /kripa /and miracles, nevertheless, the truth is that supreme state of blessedness is something you can give to yourself; no one else can give it to you.? ........Swami Chidananda << More>> // *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting the events * Divya Tour of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's commenced with stop over in Germany and arrival in USA in Chicago, his first stop. Swamiji is a world-renowned yoga teacher. He has been teaching yoga for more than thirty years and has conducted more than 750 Yoga & Meditation Camps. His yoga classes are always crowded as his teaching of yoga is simple and filled with many useful tips. He explains the benefits of various yoga postures. Swamiji stresses the need for maintaining self-discipline and following a regular daily Sadhana. He stresses the Yoga way of Living to reach the Goal of Life - "The God Realization." Morning Yoga sessions & evening satsangs are getting organized all across. Please find the Program schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. for the details go to Divya Tour 2012 website News & Activity report for the Month of June 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 *Guru's Grace * * "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. 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 9505 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 8967 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Jun 27 02:26:39 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 01:26:39 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, July 2012 Message-ID: <4FEAA79F.3020105@divyajivan.org> July 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *July 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *"Glory of Guru-Bhakti Yoga " by Swami Sivananda on auspicious Guru Purnima * *( July 3, 2012 ) * " Worship the Guru with the flowers of faith and devotion. Satsanga with the Guru is the first pillar in the temple of Self-realisation.Grace of God takes the form of Guru. To see the Guru is to see God. Blind is the man who has not seen the divine Master. There is but one religion, the religion of devotion and love to Guru." "Everyone who longs to transcend misery and obtain joy and happiness in life should sincerely practise Guru-Bhakti Yoga. True lasting happiness can be had by taking recourse to Guru Seva Yoga. Guru-Bhakti Yoga confers immortality, eternal bliss, freedom, perfection, perennial joy and everlasting peace."....... Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** * No One Can Give You Salvation* ?No one can give salvation to any individual except that individual himself or herself.? ?You have to work for liberation from sorrow and the attainment of bliss; no one can give it to you; you obtain it by your own effort. In spite of all that has been said about Guru?s grace and divine /kripa /and miracles, nevertheless, the truth is that supreme state of blessedness is something you can give to yourself; no one else can give it to you.? ........Swami Chidananda << More>> // *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting the events * Divya Tour of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's commenced with stop over in Germany and arrival in USA in Chicago, his first stop. Swamiji stresses the need for maintaining self-discipline and following a regular daily Sadhana. He stresses the Yoga way of Living to reach the Goal of Life - "The God Realization." Swamiji is a world-renowned yoga teacher. He has been teaching yoga for more than thirty five years and has conducted more than 750 Yoga & Meditation Camps. His yoga classes are always crowded as his teaching of yoga is simple and filled with many useful tips. He explains the benefits of various yoga postures. Morning Yoga sessions & evening satsangs are getting organized all across. Please find the Program schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. for the details go to Divya Tour 2012 website News & Activity report for the Month of June 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 *Guru's Grace * * "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. 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 9505 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 8967 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sun Jul 1 23:19:59 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sun, 01 Jul 2012 22:19:59 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, July 2012 Message-ID: <4FF1135F.5000803@divyajivan.org> July 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *July 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *"Glory of Guru-Bhakti Yoga " by Swami Sivananda on auspicious Guru Purnima * *( July 3, 2012 ) * " Worship the Guru with the flowers of faith and devotion. Satsanga with the Guru is the first pillar in the temple of Self-realisation.Grace of God takes the form of Guru. To see the Guru is to see God. Blind is the man who has not seen the divine Master. There is but one religion, the religion of devotion and love to Guru." "Everyone who longs to transcend misery and obtain joy and happiness in life should sincerely practise Guru-Bhakti Yoga. True lasting happiness can be had by taking recourse to Guru Seva Yoga. Guru-Bhakti Yoga confers immortality, eternal bliss, freedom, perfection, perennial joy and everlasting peace." Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** * No One Can Give You Salvation* ?No one can give salvation to any individual except that individual himself or herself.? ?You have to work for liberation from sorrow and the attainment of bliss; no one can give it to you; you obtain it by your own effort. In spite of all that has been said about Guru?s grace and divine /kripa /and miracles, nevertheless, the truth is that supreme state of blessedness is something you can give to yourself; no one else can give it to you.? ........Swami Chidananda << More>> // *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting the events * Divya Tour of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's commenced with stop over in Germany and arrival in USA in Chicago, his first stop. Swamiji stresses the need for maintaining self-discipline and following a regular daily Sadhana. He stresses the Yoga way of Living to reach the Goal of Life - "The God Realization." Swamiji is a world-renowned yoga teacher. He has been teaching yoga for more than thirty five years and has conducted more than 750 Yoga & Meditation Camps. His yoga classes are always crowded as his teaching of yoga is simple and filled with many useful tips. He explains the benefits of various yoga postures. Morning Yoga sessions & evening satsangs are getting organized all across. Please find the Program schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. for the details go to Divya Tour 2012 website News & Activity report for the Month of June 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 *Guru's Grace * * "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. 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Blind is the man who has not seen the divine Master. There is but one religion, the religion of devotion and love to Guru." "Everyone who longs to transcend misery and obtain joy and happiness in life should sincerely practise Guru-Bhakti Yoga. True lasting happiness can be had by taking recourse to Guru Seva Yoga. Guru-Bhakti Yoga confers immortality, eternal bliss, freedom, perfection, perennial joy and everlasting peace." Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** * No One Can Give You Salvation* ?No one can give salvation to any individual except that individual himself or herself.? ?You have to work for liberation from sorrow and the attainment of bliss; no one can give it to you; you obtain it by your own effort. In spite of all that has been said about Guru?s grace and divine /kripa /and miracles, nevertheless, the truth is that supreme state of blessedness is something you can give to yourself; no one else can give it to you.? ........Swami Chidananda << More>> // *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting the events * Divya Tour of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's commenced with stop over in Germany and arrival in USA in Chicago, his first stop. Swamiji stresses the need for maintaining self-discipline and following a regular daily Sadhana. He stresses the Yoga way of Living to reach the Goal of Life - "The God Realization." Swamiji is a world-renowned yoga teacher. He has been teaching yoga for more than thirty five years and has conducted more than 750 Yoga & Meditation Camps. His yoga classes are always crowded as his teaching of yoga is simple and filled with many useful tips. He explains the benefits of various yoga postures. Morning Yoga sessions & evening satsangs are getting organized all across. Please find the Program schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. for the details go to Divya Tour 2012 website News & Activity report for the Month of June 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 *Guru's Grace * * "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. 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Blind is the man who has not seen the divine Master. There is but one religion, the religion of devotion and love to Guru." "Everyone who longs to transcend misery and obtain joy and happiness in life should sincerely practise Guru-Bhakti Yoga. True lasting happiness can be had by taking recourse to Guru Seva Yoga. Guru-Bhakti Yoga confers immortality, eternal bliss, freedom, perfection, perennial joy and everlasting peace." Swami Sivananda <> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** * No One Can Give You Salvation* ?No one can give salvation to any individual except that individual himself or herself.? ?You have to work for liberation from sorrow and the attainment of bliss; no one can give it to you; you obtain it by your own effort. In spite of all that has been said about Guru?s grace and divine /kripa /and miracles, nevertheless, the truth is that supreme state of blessedness is something you can give to yourself; no one else can give it to you.? ........Swami Chidananda <> // *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting the events * Divya Tour of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's commenced with stop over in Germany and arrival in USA in Chicago, his first stop. Swamiji stresses the need for maintaining self-discipline and following a regular daily Sadhana. He stresses the Yoga way of Living to reach the Goal of Life - "The God Realization." Swamiji is a world-renowned yoga teacher. He has been teaching yoga for more than thirty five years and has conducted more than 750 Yoga & Meditation Camps. His yoga classes are always crowded as his teaching of yoga is simple and filled with many useful tips. He explains the benefits of various yoga postures. Morning Yoga sessions & evening satsangs are getting organized all across. Please find the Program schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. for the details go to Divya Tour 2012 website News & Activity report for the Month of June 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 *Guru's Grace * * "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. 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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."- Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Temptation: *?/Kamah krodhascha lobhascha dehe tisthanti taskarah jnanaratnapaharaya tasmat jagrata jagrata/?Lust anger and greed, they are dacoits to rob and plunder the pearl of wisdom, not coming from outside to assail or invade you, but residing within your own body. Therefore, be awake, be awake,? says Sankaracharya in Vairagya Dindima." "We invite temptations; we go into that area where we are tempted. We cultivate the company of such persons who are our temptation, who are our downfall, who are the ones through whom these lower propensities assail us, by whom they are stimulated and made manifest"....... "Turn to God for help and you will receive it without fail, unfailingly. Turn to Him every day in meditation?meditation with faith, meditation with love, meditation with humility. And be on guard against these inner enemies to which you are host, inner enemies dwelling within your self, meaning you no good. This is the mystery of God and His creation, the great maya which is duratyaya (difficult to cross). Be on guard, never lay down arms, never give way. Always know that one day you have to overcome and you will overcome".- Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard */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. 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. <> *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * "It was very hectic four day program at Chicago. Pujya Swamiji's day began at 4.00/4.30am(wake up call for host and Swamiji), starting from home for morning yoga at 5.45am until 10.30pm touching down at home, traveling from one place to the next attending devotees' request for Bhiksha, home visit, evening temple satsang etc but, when it is satsang time and swamiji start speaking, He was found ever fresh and in a different realm. Every word and every sentence He speaks enters right into the heart of listeners and has a message so inspiring and energizing" -sevak To Swamiji, teaching of Bhagwad Geeta is the "Gospel of Swami Sivananda". Simple Formula of Blissful living, in His words, ?Be good, Do good, Be kind, Be compassionate, serve, love, be generous, be pure, be regular in your daily prayers and selfless service are the principle keys to live and lead blissful life.? Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour 2012 has commenced in USA from Chicago on June 28, 2012. Swamiji has completed his programs at Chicago, Madison, Detroit, Toronto, Toledo, Bloomington, Charlotte and Atlanta. His Morning Yoga, Pranamyam and Meditation sessions are popular all across USA and Canada. Evening discourses on various spiritual subjects are full of wisdom teaching and helpful tips for day to day living."Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Contact your local organizer for the details of theprogram schedule in your area and get benefited. You can find Sri Swamiji's tour related information's @ Divya Tour 2012 website News &Activity Report for the month of July 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 ***Lord Krisha's utterence - Geetamrutam * Perform action, O Arjuna, being steadfast in Yoga, abandoning attachment and balanced in success and failure! Evenness of mind is called Yoga. (2:48) Endowed with wisdom (evenness of mind), one casts off in this life both good and evil deeds; therefore, devote thyself to Yoga; Yoga is skill in action. (2:50) The world is bound by actions other than those performed for the sake of sacrifice; do thou, therefore, O son of Kunti, perform action for that sake (for sacrifice) alone, free from attachment! (3:9) Whatever thou doest, whatever thou eatest, whatever thou offerest in sacrifice, whatever HTML clipboard thou givest, whatever thou practiseth as austerity, O Arjuna, do it as an offering unto Me!(9:27) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 10453 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Krishna- Divine Incarnation, /Purna Avatara/ On auspicious Janmashtami ( Aug 9, 2012 )* ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "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."- Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Temptation: *?/Kamah krodhascha lobhascha dehe tisthanti taskarah jnanaratnapaharaya tasmat jagrata jagrata/?Lust anger and greed, they are dacoits to rob and plunder the pearl of wisdom, not coming from outside to assail or invade you, but residing within your own body. Therefore, be awake, be awake,? says Sankaracharya in Vairagya Dindima." "We invite temptations; we go into that area where we are tempted. We cultivate the company of such persons who are our temptation, who are our downfall, who are the ones through whom these lower propensities assail us, by whom they are stimulated and made manifest"....... "Turn to God for help and you will receive it without fail, unfailingly. Turn to Him every day in meditation?meditation with faith, meditation with love, meditation with humility. And be on guard against these inner enemies to which you are host, inner enemies dwelling within your self, meaning you no good. This is the mystery of God and His creation, the great maya which is duratyaya (difficult to cross). Be on guard, never lay down arms, never give way. Always know that one day you have to overcome and you will overcome".- Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard */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. 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. <> *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * "It was very hectic four day program at Chicago. Pujya Swamiji's day began at 4.00/4.30am(wake up call for host and Swamiji), starting from home for morning yoga at 5.45am until 10.30pm touching down at home, traveling from one place to the next attending devotees' request for Bhiksha, home visit, evening temple satsang etc but, when it is satsang time and swamiji start speaking, He was found ever fresh and in a different realm. Every word and every sentence He speaks enters right into the heart of listeners and has a message so inspiring and energizing" -sevak Keys to Blissful living, in His words, ?Be good, Do good, Be kind, Be compassionate, serve, love, be generous, be pure, be regular in your daily prayers and selfless service are the principle keys to live and lead blissful life.? Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour 2012 has commenced in USA from Chicago on June 28, 2012. Swamiji has completed his programs at Chicago, Madison, Detroit, Toronto, Toledo, Bloomington, Charlotte and Atlanta. His Morning Yoga, Pranamyam and Meditation sessions are popular all across USA and Canada. Evening discourses on various spiritual subjects are full of wisdom teaching and helpful tips for day to day living."Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Contact your local organizer for the details of theprogram schedule in your area and get benefited. You can find Sri Swamiji's tour related information's @ Divya Tour 2012 website News &Activity Report for the month of July 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 ***Lord Krisha's Utterance , "Geetamrutam " * Perform action, O Arjuna, being steadfast in Yoga, abandoning attachment and balanced in success and failure! Evenness of mind is called Yoga. (2:48) Acts of sacrifice, gift and austerity should not be abandoned, but should be performed; sacrifice, gift and also austerity are the purifiers of the wise.(18:5) For, verily the true nature of action (enjoined by the scriptures) should be known, also (that) of forbidden (or unlawful) action, and of inaction; hard to understand is the nature (path) of action.(4:17) Having abandoned attachment to the fruit of the action, ever content, depending on nothing, he does not do anything though engaged in activity.(4:20) The world is bound by actions other than those performed for the sake of sacrifice; do thou, therefore, O son of Kunti, perform action for that sake (for sacrifice) alone, free from attachment! (3:9) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 9505 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sun Aug 5 11:38:43 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sun, 05 Aug 2012 10:38:43 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, August 2012 Message-ID: <501E9383.4050003@divyajivan.org> August 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *August 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Krishna- Divine Incarnation, /Purna Avatara/ on auspicious Janmashtami ( Aug 9, 2012 )* ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "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."- Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Temptation: *?/Kamah krodhascha lobhascha dehe tisthanti taskarah jnanaratnapaharaya tasmat jagrata jagrata/?Lust anger and greed, they are dacoits to rob and plunder the pearl of wisdom, not coming from outside to assail or invade you, but residing within your own body. Therefore, be awake, be awake,? says Sankaracharya in Vairagya Dindima." "We invite temptations; we go into that area where we are tempted. We cultivate the company of such persons who are our temptation, who are our downfall, who are the ones through whom these lower propensities assail us, by whom they are stimulated and made manifest"....... "Turn to God for help and you will receive it without fail, unfailingly. Turn to Him every day in meditation?meditation with faith, meditation with love, meditation with humility. And be on guard against these inner enemies to which you are host, inner enemies dwelling within your self, meaning you no good. This is the mystery of God and His creation, the great maya which is duratyaya (difficult to cross). Be on guard, never lay down arms, never give way. Always know that one day you have to overcome and you will overcome".- Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard */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. 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. <> *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * "It was very hectic four day program at Chicago. Pujya Swamiji's day began at 4.00/4.30am(wake up call for host and Swamiji) starting from homeafter prayer & meditationfor morning yoga class at 5.45am until 10.30pm touching down at home, traveling from one place to the next, attending devotees' request for Bhiksha, home visit, evening temple satsang etc but, when it is satsang time and Swamiji starts speaking, HE was found ever fresh and in a different realm. Every word and every sentence HE speaks enters right into the heart of listeners and has a message so inspiring and energizing" -sevak For Individual host it is a few days of hectic schedule but For Swamiji it is everyday the same hectic schedule. He is fountain of energy. What is the secret ? HE has dedicated His life and each breath of His to the service of Humanity and to fulfill the Mission of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. HE inspires others to join in and stay in to be a part of SIVA's Mission. Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour 2012 has commenced in USA from Chicago on June 28, 2012. Swamiji has completed his programs at Chicago, Madison, Detroit, Toronto, Toledo, Bloomington, Charlotte and Atlanta. His Morning Yoga, Pranamyam and Meditation sessions are popular all across USA and Canada. Evening discourses on various spiritual subjects are full of wisdom teaching and helpful tips for day to day living."Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Contact your local organizer for the details of theprogram schedule in your area and get benefited. You can find Sri Swamiji's tour related information's @ Divya Tour 2012 website News &Activity Report for the month of July 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 ***Lord Krisha's Utterance , "Geetamrutam " * Perform action, O Arjuna, being steadfast in Yoga, abandoning attachment and balanced in success and failure! Evenness of mind is called Yoga. (2:48) Acts of sacrifice, gift and austerity should not be abandoned, but should be performed; sacrifice, gift and also austerity are the purifiers of the wise.(18:5) For, verily the true nature of action (enjoined by the scriptures) should be known, also (that) of forbidden (or unlawful) action, and of inaction; hard to understand is the nature (path) of action.(4:17) Having abandoned attachment to the fruit of the action, ever content, depending on nothing, he does not do anything though engaged in activity.(4:20) The world is bound by actions other than those performed for the sake of sacrifice; do thou, therefore, O son of Kunti, perform action for that sake (for sacrifice) alone, free from attachment! (3:9) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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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."- Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Temptation: *?/Kamah krodhascha lobhascha dehe tisthanti taskarah jnanaratnapaharaya tasmat jagrata jagrata/?Lust anger and greed, they are dacoits to rob and plunder the pearl of wisdom, not coming from outside to assail or invade you, but residing within your own body. Therefore, be awake, be awake,? says Sankaracharya in Vairagya Dindima." "We invite temptations; we go into that area where we are tempted. We cultivate the company of such persons who are our temptation, who are our downfall, who are the ones through whom these lower propensities assail us, by whom they are stimulated and made manifest"....... "Turn to God for help and you will receive it without fail, unfailingly. Turn to Him every day in meditation?meditation with faith, meditation with love, meditation with humility. And be on guard against these inner enemies to which you are host, inner enemies dwelling within your self, meaning you no good. This is the mystery of God and His creation, the great maya which is duratyaya (difficult to cross). Be on guard, never lay down arms, never give way. Always know that one day you have to overcome and you will overcome".- Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard */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. 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. <> *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * "It was very hectic four day program at Chicago. Pujya Swamiji's day began at 4.00/4.30am(wake up call for host and Swamiji) starting from homeafter prayer & meditationfor morning yoga class at 5.45am until 10.30pm touching down at home, traveling from one place to the next, attending devotees' request for Bhiksha, home visit, evening temple satsang etc but, when it is satsang time and Swamiji starts speaking, HE was found ever fresh and in a different realm. Every word and every sentence HE speaks enters right into the heart of listeners and has a message so inspiring and energizing" -sevak For Individual host it is a few days of hectic schedule but For Swamiji it is everyday the same hectic schedule. He is fountain of energy. What is the secret ? HE has dedicated His life and each breath of His to the service of Humanity and to fulfill the Mission of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. HE inspires others to join in and stay in to be a part of SIVA's Mission. Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour 2012 has commenced in USA from Chicago on June 28, 2012. Swamiji has completed his programs at Chicago, Madison, Detroit, Toronto, Toledo, Bloomington, Charlotte and Atlanta. His Morning Yoga, Pranamyam and Meditation sessions are popular all across USA and Canada. Evening discourses on various spiritual subjects are full of wisdom teaching and helpful tips for day to day living."Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Contact your local organizer for the details of theprogram schedule in your area and get benefited. You can find Sri Swamiji's tour related information's @ Divya Tour 2012 website News &Activity Report for the month of July 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 ***Lord Krisha's Utterance , "Geetamrutam " * Perform action, O Arjuna, being steadfast in Yoga, abandoning attachment and balanced in success and failure! Evenness of mind is called Yoga. (2:48) Acts of sacrifice, gift and austerity should not be abandoned, but should be performed; sacrifice, gift and also austerity are the purifiers of the wise.(18:5) For, verily the true nature of action (enjoined by the scriptures) should be known, also (that) of forbidden (or unlawful) action, and of inaction; hard to understand is the nature (path) of action.(4:17) Having abandoned attachment to the fruit of the action, ever content, depending on nothing, he does not do anything though engaged in activity.(4:20) The world is bound by actions other than those performed for the sake of sacrifice; do thou, therefore, O son of Kunti, perform action for that sake (for sacrifice) alone, free from attachment! (3:9) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 9505 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sun Aug 5 11:47:05 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sun, 05 Aug 2012 10:47:05 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, August 2012 Message-ID: <501E9579.2000006@divyajivan.org> August 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *August 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Krishna- Divine Incarnation, /Purna Avatara/ on auspicious Janmashtami ( Aug 9, 2012 )* ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "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."- Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Temptation: *?/Kamah krodhascha lobhascha dehe tisthanti taskarah jnanaratnapaharaya tasmat jagrata jagrata/?Lust anger and greed, they are dacoits to rob and plunder the pearl of wisdom, not coming from outside to assail or invade you, but residing within your own body. Therefore, be awake, be awake,? says Sankaracharya in Vairagya Dindima." "We invite temptations; we go into that area where we are tempted. We cultivate the company of such persons who are our temptation, who are our downfall, who are the ones through whom these lower propensities assail us, by whom they are stimulated and made manifest"....... "Turn to God for help and you will receive it without fail, unfailingly. Turn to Him every day in meditation?meditation with faith, meditation with love, meditation with humility. And be on guard against these inner enemies to which you are host, inner enemies dwelling within your self, meaning you no good. This is the mystery of God and His creation, the great maya which is duratyaya (difficult to cross). Be on guard, never lay down arms, never give way. Always know that one day you have to overcome and you will overcome".- Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard */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. 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. <> *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * "It was very hectic four day program at Chicago. Pujya Swamiji's day began at 4.00/4.30am(wake up call for host and Swamiji) starting from homeafter prayer & meditationfor morning yoga class at 5.45am until 10.30pm touching down at home, traveling from one place to the next, attending devotees' request for Bhiksha, home visit, evening temple satsang etc but, when it is satsang time and Swamiji starts speaking, HE was found ever fresh and in a different realm. Every word and every sentence HE speaks enters right into the heart of listeners and has a message so inspiring and energizing" -sevak For Individual host it is a few days of hectic schedule but For Swamiji it is everyday the same hectic schedule. He is fountain of energy. What is the secret ? HE has dedicated His life and each breath of His to the service of Humanity and to fulfill the Mission of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. HE inspires others to join in and stay in to be a part of SIVA's Mission. Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour 2012 has commenced in USA from Chicago on June 28, 2012. Swamiji has completed his programs at Chicago, Madison, Detroit, Toronto, Toledo, Bloomington, Charlotte and Atlanta. His Morning Yoga, Pranamyam and Meditation sessions are popular all across USA and Canada. Evening discourses on various spiritual subjects are full of wisdom teaching and helpful tips for day to day living."Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Contact your local organizer for the details of theprogram schedule in your area and get benefited. You can find Sri Swamiji's tour related information's @ Divya Tour 2012 website News &Activity Report for the month of July 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 ***Lord Krisha's Utterance , "Geetamrutam " * Perform action, O Arjuna, being steadfast in Yoga, abandoning attachment and balanced in success and failure! Evenness of mind is called Yoga. (2:48) Acts of sacrifice, gift and austerity should not be abandoned, but should be performed; sacrifice, gift and also austerity are the purifiers of the wise.(18:5) For, verily the true nature of action (enjoined by the scriptures) should be known, also (that) of forbidden (or unlawful) action, and of inaction; hard to understand is the nature (path) of action.(4:17) Having abandoned attachment to the fruit of the action, ever content, depending on nothing, he does not do anything though engaged in activity.(4:20) The world is bound by actions other than those performed for the sake of sacrifice; do thou, therefore, O son of Kunti, perform action for that sake (for sacrifice) alone, free from attachment! (3:9) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 9505 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Sep 7 00:55:50 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 06 Sep 2012 23:55:50 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, September 2012 Message-ID: <50497E56.6080306@divyajivan.org> September 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *September 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard ***Remembering Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj on 125th Birth Anniversary ( Sept 8, 2012 ) of His Holiness* ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Our Adoration and Prostration to the Lotus Feet of Most Worshipful and Revered Gurudev Sri Swami Sivnandaji Maharaj. "Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj was the Man for the Mankind. Each breath of his life he breathed to serve, love and give the best what he could give or the best he could do for the mankind. He was a Godman, filled with wonderful love in his heart. From head to toe he was oozing with divine nectar of love, love and love only. He lived all his life for the good of mankind and he became a person beloved by countless people all over the world".........<> HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Ganesha - Remover of Obstacles ( on Ganesh Chaturthi - Sept 19, 2011) *** Lord Ganesha is an embodiment of wisdom and bliss. He is the Lord of Brahmacharins. He is the foremost among Brahmacharins or celibates. He is the Lord who removes all obstacles on the path of the spiritual aspirant, and bestows upon him worldly as well as spiritual success. Hence He is called Vigna Vinayaka. His Bija Akshara (root syllable) is Gung, pronounced to rhyme with the English word "sung". He is the Lord of harmony and peace./- Swami Sivananda..... <> / Sri Ganesh Sahsranama (sanskrit txt.) / English translation *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *"The Practice of Truth" *"Truth is a divine principle, that is not only the ultimate Reality, but also the path that leads to the ultimate Reality. It is the great /sadhana /that leads to the realisation of Truth. It is also the great penance that makes this /sadhana /fruitful, that supports this /sadhana/, infills this /sadhana /with a strength which is not of this earth, which is divine. The penance of truth creates spiritual force within one?s heart. The great Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, referred to this inner spiritual force as /atma-bala /and declared unhesitatingly that it was the source of all his strength and the secret of his success in whatever he undertook. The penance of truth gave him the spiritual power to overcome all that was inauspicious and unspiritual within himself. He had attained self-conquest, and above all he had attained conquest over falsehood in any form. So much so that he was bold enough to declare his viewpoint in the words: ?Not only is it true that God is truth, but I declare that truth is God.? To adhere to truth, verily would be to attain God" - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * With the Grace and Blessings of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, ?Divya Tour 2012" of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj has concluded on Sept 1, 2012 in USA & Canada. At present, He is in UK, the last leg of His tour. His holy presence and divine satsang brought joy and peace to seeking spiritual aspirants and yoga enthusiasts in the West. Morning Yoga sessions and evening satsang were well appreciated all across the USA and Canada. Devotees accorded him warm welcome and loved him for teaching Yoga way of Life. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. News & Activity Report for the Month of August 2012 Divya Jivan / July 2012 *** "Geetamrutam " * "He who hates no single being, is friendly and compassionate, free from self-regard and vanity, the same in good and evil, patient; Contented, ever devout, subdued in soul, firm in purpose, fixed on Me in heart and mind, and who worships Me, is dear to Me." -Bhagavad Gita (12:13-14) "And I am seated in the hearts of all; from Me are memory and knowledge, as well as their absence. I am verily that which has to be known by all the /Vedas/; I am indeed the author of Vedanta, and the knower of the /Vedas /am I".(15:!5) "To those men who worship Me alone , thinking of no other, who are devout, I provide gain and security."Bhagavad Gita (9 :22) "Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice to Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole Self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Lord, thou shalt verily come to Me".( 9:34) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard ***Remembering Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj on 125th Birth Anniversary ( Sept 8, 2012 ) of His Holiness* ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Our Adoration and Prostration to the Lotus Feet of Most Worshipful and Revered Gurudev Sri Swami Sivnandaji Maharaj. "Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj was the Man for the Mankind. Each breath of his life he breathed to serve, love and give the best what he could give or the best he could do for the mankind. He was a Godman, filled with wonderful love in his heart. From head to toe he was oozing with divine nectar of love, love and love only. He lived all his life for the good of mankind and he became a person beloved by countless people all over the world".........<> HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Ganesha - Remover of Obstacles ( on Ganesh Chaturthi - Sept 19, 2011) *** Lord Ganesha is an embodiment of wisdom and bliss. He is the Lord of Brahmacharins. He is the foremost among Brahmacharins or celibates. He is the Lord who removes all obstacles on the path of the spiritual aspirant, and bestows upon him worldly as well as spiritual success. Hence He is called Vigna Vinayaka. His Bija Akshara (root syllable) is Gung, pronounced to rhyme with the English word "sung". He is the Lord of harmony and peace./- Swami Sivananda..... <> / Sri Ganesh Sahsranama (sanskrit txt.) / English translation *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *"The Practice of Truth" *"Truth is a divine principle, that is not only the ultimate Reality, but also the path that leads to the ultimate Reality. It is the great /sadhana /that leads to the realisation of Truth. It is also the great penance that makes this /sadhana /fruitful, that supports this /sadhana/, infills this /sadhana /with a strength which is not of this earth, which is divine. The penance of truth creates spiritual force within one?s heart. The great Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, referred to this inner spiritual force as /atma-bala /and declared unhesitatingly that it was the source of all his strength and the secret of his success in whatever he undertook. The penance of truth gave him the spiritual power to overcome all that was inauspicious and unspiritual within himself. He had attained self-conquest, and above all he had attained conquest over falsehood in any form. So much so that he was bold enough to declare his viewpoint in the words: ?Not only is it true that God is truth, but I declare that truth is God.? To adhere to truth, verily would be to attain God" - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * With the Grace and Blessings of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, ?Divya Tour 2012" of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj has concluded in USA & Canada on Sept 1, 2012 . At present, Swamiji is in UK, the last leg of His tour. His holy presence and divine satsang brought joy and peace to seeking spiritual aspirants and yoga enthusiasts in the West. Morning Yoga sessions and evening satsang were well appreciated all across the USA and Canada. Devotees accorded him warm welcome and loved him for teaching Yoga way of Life. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. News & Activity Report for the Month of August 2012 Divya Jivan / July 2012 *** "Geetamrutam " * Having become the fire Vaisvanara, I abide in the body of living beings and, associated with the Prana and Apana, digest the fourfold food. "And I am seated in the hearts of all; from Me are memory and knowledge, as well as their absence. I am verily that which has to be known by all the /Vedas/; I am indeed the author of Vedanta, and the knower of the /Vedas /am I".(15:!5) "To those men who worship Me alone , thinking of no other, who are devout, I provide gain and security."Bhagavad Gita (9 :22) "Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice to Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole Self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Lord, thou shalt verily come to Me".( 9:34) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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"Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj was the Man for the Mankind. Each breath of his life he breathed to serve, love and give the best what he could give or the best he could do for the mankind. He was a Godman, filled with wonderful love in his heart. From head to toe he was oozing with divine nectar of love, love and love only. He lived all his life for the good of mankind and he became a person beloved by countless people all over the world".........<> HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Ganesha - Remover of Obstacles ( on Ganesh Chaturthi - Sept 19, 2011) *** Lord Ganesha is an embodiment of wisdom and bliss. He is the Lord of Brahmacharins. He is the foremost among Brahmacharins or celibates. He is the Lord who removes all obstacles on the path of the spiritual aspirant, and bestows upon him worldly as well as spiritual success. Hence He is called Vigna Vinayaka. His Bija Akshara (root syllable) is Gung, pronounced to rhyme with the English word "sung". He is the Lord of harmony and peace./- Swami Sivananda..... <> / Sri Ganesh Sahsranama (sanskrit txt.) / English translation *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *"The Practice of Truth" *"Truth is a divine principle, that is not only the ultimate Reality, but also the path that leads to the ultimate Reality. It is the great /sadhana /that leads to the realisation of Truth. It is also the great penance that makes this /sadhana /fruitful, that supports this /sadhana/, infills this /sadhana /with a strength which is not of this earth, which is divine. The penance of truth creates spiritual force within one?s heart. The great Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, referred to this inner spiritual force as /atma-bala /and declared unhesitatingly that it was the source of all his strength and the secret of his success in whatever he undertook. The penance of truth gave him the spiritual power to overcome all that was inauspicious and unspiritual within himself. He had attained self-conquest, and above all he had attained conquest over falsehood in any form. So much so that he was bold enough to declare his viewpoint in the words: ?Not only is it true that God is truth, but I declare that truth is God.? To adhere to truth, verily would be to attain God" - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * With the Grace and Blessings of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, ?Divya Tour 2012" of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj has concluded in USA & Canada on Sept 1, 2012 . At present, Swamiji is in UK, the last leg of His tour. His holy presence and divine satsang brought joy and peace to seeking spiritual aspirants and yoga enthusiasts in the West. Morning Yoga sessions and evening satsang were well appreciated all across the USA and Canada. Devotees accorded him warm welcome and loved him for teaching Yoga way of Life. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. News & Activity Report for the Month of August 2012 Divya Jivan / July 2012 *** "Geetamrutam " * Having become the fire Vaisvanara, I abide in the body of living beings and, associated with the Prana and Apana, digest the fourfold food. "And I am seated in the hearts of all; from Me are memory and knowledge, as well as their absence. I am verily that which has to be known by all the /Vedas/; I am indeed the author of Vedanta, and the knower of the /Vedas /am I".(15:!5) "To those men who worship Me alone , thinking of no other, who are devout, I provide gain and security."Bhagavad Gita (9 :22) "Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice to Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole Self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Lord, thou shalt verily come to Me".( 9:34) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." "This process demands a resolute will, determined effort and arduous struggle. In other words, strength and infinite power are the prime necessity. Thus it is the Divine Mother who has to operate through the aspirant. Let us now consider how?" ........Swami Sivananda<< More >> Devi Mahatamya - Swami Krishnananda Mangal Kari Bhavani" (Audio Clip) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness?all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; / that is supreme Yoga. Thus worship. God will reveal Himself in His transcendental, concealed form. Therefore, this great message, this great /sadhana /that Gurudev left for us, this inner secret of the spiritual life that he bestowed upon us as his special legacy, is that through virtue one can attain the source of all virtue, which is God. God dwells within your heart and is the source of all goodness. He is your indwelling reality, the source of your conduct and character, the source of your virtue and goodness, the source of your truth, purity and compassion, the source of the divine living of your life. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 ? Sept 23,2012) - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji?s Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal), Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show *** "Geetamrutam " * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride?these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 17218 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Oct 3 23:46:31 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 03 Oct 2012 22:46:31 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, October 2012 Message-ID: <506D0697.9000104@divyajivan.org> October 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *October 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *HTML clipboard *Navaratri - a festival of " Devi Worship " ***( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012) * ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." "This process demands a resolute will, determined effort and arduous struggle. In other words, strength and infinite power are the prime necessity. Thus it is the Divine Mother who has to operate through the aspirant. Let us now consider how?" ........Swami Sivananda<< More >> Devi Mahatamya - Swami Krishnananda Mangal Kari Bhavani" (Audio Clip) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness?all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; / that is supreme Yoga. Thus worship. God will reveal Himself in His transcendental, concealed form. Therefore, this great message, this great /sadhana /that Gurudev left for us, this inner secret of the spiritual life that he bestowed upon us as his special legacy, is that through virtue one can attain the source of all virtue, which is God. God dwells within your heart and is the source of all goodness. He is your indwelling reality, the source of your conduct and character, the source of your virtue and goodness, the source of your truth, purity and compassion, the source of the divine living of your life. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 ? Sept 23,2012) - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji?s Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal), Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show *** "Geetamrutam " * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride?these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 17218 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Tue Oct 9 10:47:16 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:47:16 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, October 2012 Message-ID: <507438F4.4060102@divyajivan.org> October 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *October 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *HTML clipboard *Navaratri - a festival of " Devi Worship " ***( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012) * ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." "This process demands a resolute will, determined effort and arduous struggle. In other words, strength and infinite power are the prime necessity. Thus it is the Divine Mother who has to operate through the aspirant. Let us now consider how?" ........Swami Sivananda<< More >> Devi Mahatamya - Swami Krishnananda Mangal Kari Bhavani" (Audio Clip) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness?all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; / that is supreme Yoga. Thus worship. God will reveal Himself in His transcendental, concealed form. Therefore, this great message, this great /sadhana /that Gurudev left for us, this inner secret of the spiritual life that he bestowed upon us as his special legacy, is that through virtue one can attain the source of all virtue, which is God. God dwells within your heart and is the source of all goodness. He is your indwelling reality, the source of your conduct and character, the source of your virtue and goodness, the source of your truth, purity and compassion, the source of the divine living of your life. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 ? Sept 23,2012) - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji?s Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal), Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show *** "Geetamrutam " * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride?these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 17218 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Tue Oct 9 10:54:32 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:54:32 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, October 2012 Message-ID: <50743AA8.2080308@divyajivan.org> October 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *October 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *HTML clipboard *Navaratri - a festival of " Devi Worship " ***( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012) * ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." "This process demands a resolute will, determined effort and arduous struggle. In other words, strength and infinite power are the prime necessity. Thus it is the Divine Mother who has to operate through the aspirant. Let us now consider how?" ........Swami Sivananda<< More >> Devi Mahatamya - Swami Krishnananda Mangal Kari Bhavani" (Audio Clip) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness?all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; / that is supreme Yoga. Thus worship. God will reveal Himself in His transcendental, concealed form. Therefore, this great message, this great /sadhana /that Gurudev left for us, this inner secret of the spiritual life that he bestowed upon us as his special legacy, is that through virtue one can attain the source of all virtue, which is God. God dwells within your heart and is the source of all goodness. He is your indwelling reality, the source of your conduct and character, the source of your virtue and goodness, the source of your truth, purity and compassion, the source of the divine living of your life. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 ? Sept 23,2012) - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji?s Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal), Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show *** "Geetamrutam " * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride?these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri -A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)** * HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." "This process demands a resolute will, determined effort and arduous struggle. In other words, strength and infinite power are the prime necessity. Thus it is the Divine Mother who has to operate through the aspirant. Let us now consider how?" ........Swami Sivananda<< More >> Devi Mahatamya - Swami Krishnananda Mangal Kari Bhavani" (Audio Clip) =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; /that is supreme Yoga. Thus worship. God will reveal Himself in His transcendental, concealed form. Therefore, this great message, this great /sadhana /that Gurudev left for us, this inner secret of the spiritual life that he bestowed upon us as his special legacy, is that through virtue one can attain the source of all virtue, which is God. God dwells within your heart and is the source of all goodness. He is your indwelling reality, the source of your conduct and character, the source of your virtue and goodness, the source of your truth, purity and compassion, the source of the divine living of your life. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> ===================================================================================================================== *On Health Topics From " Yoga & Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda *"Backache"**Principle causes of Backache, Treatment & Precautions ....... Bhujangasana, Baddha-Naukasana, Kati -Utthanasana, Ushtrasana, Bharmari Pranayama & Shavasana are very helpful. Practice of Shalabhasana at the end of Bhujang?asana and practice of Dhanurasana on completion of Ushtrasana are found very beneficial for the backache. Therefore, without any type of hurry, with perfect quiet attitude & balance state of mind, practise Asanas, Bhramari as well as Omkar Pranayamas. **<> ============================================================================== HTML clipboard Concluding *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi"), its Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 *y Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by * * For Yogasana Video clips * Divya Jivan / October 2012 =============================================================== *Gitamrutam ** *Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) ************************************************************** Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org ------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Gita verse 16-01.gif Type: image/gif Size: 7089 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Gita verse 16-02.gif Type: image/gif Size: 7724 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri - A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)** * HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." - Swami Sivananda<< More >> =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; /that is supreme Yoga. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> ===================================================================================================================== *On Health Topics From " Yoga & Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda * **"Backache"**Principle causes of Backache, Treatment & Precautions ....... Bhujangasana, Baddha-Naukasana, Kati -Utthanasana, Ushtrasana, Bharmari Pranayama & Shavasana are very helpful. Practice of Shalabhasana at the end of Bhujang?asana and practice of Dhanurasana on completion of Ushtrasana are found very beneficial for the backache. Therefore, without any type of hurry, with perfect quiet attitude & balance state of mind, practise Asanas, Bhramari as well as Omkar Pranayamas. **<> ============================================================================== HTML clipboard Concluding *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi"), its Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 *Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by * * For Yogasana Video clips * Divya Jivan / October 2012 =============================================================== *Gitamrutam ** *Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) ************************************************************** Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website ------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Oct 10 23:54:47 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 22:54:47 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter October 2012 Message-ID: <50764307.5010604@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri - A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)** * HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." - Swami Sivananda<< More >> =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; /that is supreme Yoga. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> ===================================================================================================================== *On Health Topics From " Yoga & Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda * **"Backache"**Principle causes of Backache, Treatment & Precautions ....... Bhujangasana, Baddha-Naukasana, Kati -Utthanasana, Ushtrasana, Bharmari Pranayama & Shavasana are very helpful. Practice of Shalabhasana at the end of Bhujang?asana and practice of Dhanurasana on completion of Ushtrasana are found very beneficial for the backache. Therefore, without any type of hurry, with perfect quiet attitude & balance state of mind, practise Asanas, Bhramari as well as Omkar Pranayamas. **<> ============================================================================== HTML clipboard Concluding *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi"), its Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 *Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by * * For Yogasana Video clips * Divya Jivan / October 2012 =============================================================== *Gitamrutam ** *Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) ************************************************************** Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website ------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu Oct 11 00:16:59 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 23:16:59 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, October 2012 Message-ID: <5076483B.7070605@divyajivan.org> October 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *October 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *HTML clipboard *Navaratri - a festival of " Devi Worship " ***( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012) * ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." "This process demands a resolute will, determined effort and arduous struggle. In other words, strength and infinite power are the prime necessity. Thus it is the Divine Mother who has to operate through the aspirant. Let us now consider how?" ........Swami Sivananda<< More >> Devi Mahatamya - Swami Krishnananda Mangal Kari Bhavani" (Audio Clip) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness?all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; / that is supreme Yoga. Thus worship. God will reveal Himself in His transcendental, concealed form. Therefore, this great message, this great /sadhana /that Gurudev left for us, this inner secret of the spiritual life that he bestowed upon us as his special legacy, is that through virtue one can attain the source of all virtue, which is God. God dwells within your heart and is the source of all goodness. He is your indwelling reality, the source of your conduct and character, the source of your virtue and goodness, the source of your truth, purity and compassion, the source of the divine living of your life. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 ? Sept 23,2012) - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji?s Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal), Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show *** "Geetamrutam " * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride?these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Oct 12 00:56:40 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2012 23:56:40 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter October 2012 Message-ID: <5077A308.8050405@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri - A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)** * HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." - Swami Sivananda<< More >> =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; /that is supreme Yoga. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." Swami Chidananda << More>> =========================================================================== *On Health Topics From " Yoga & Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda * **"Backache"**Principle causes of Backache, Treatment & Precautions ....... Bhujangasana, Baddha-Naukasana, Kati -Utthanasana, Ushtrasana, Bharmari Pranayama & Shavasana are very helpful. Practice of Shalabhasana at the end of Bhujang?asana and practice of Dhanurasana on completion of Ushtrasana are found very beneficial for the backache. Therefore, without any type of hurry, with perfect quiet attitude & balance state of mind, practise Asanas, Bhramari as well as Omkar Pranayamas -<> HTML clipboard Upcoming 28th Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 *) * Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. HTML clipboard For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form ================================================================================== HTML clipboard Concluding *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Sept 2012 issue of Divya Jivan , a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi" is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring.Divya Jivan /October 2012 * Upcoming Navaratri Festival details / * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012/ * For Yogasana Video clips *Ponder These Truths " by * =============================================================== *Gitamrutam ** * * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) * Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) * Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) * Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) * The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) =============================================================== Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Oct 12 01:03:08 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:03:08 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter October 2012 Message-ID: <5077A48C.4020707@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri - A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)* HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." - Swami Sivananda<< More >> =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; /that is supreme Yoga. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." Swami Chidananda << More>> =========================================================================== *On Health Topics From " Yoga & Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda * **"Backache"**Principle causes of Backache, Treatment & Precautions ....... Bhujangasana, Baddha-Naukasana, Kati -Utthanasana, Ushtrasana, Bharmari Pranayama & Shavasana are very helpful. Practice of Shalabhasana at the end of Bhujang?asana and practice of Dhanurasana on completion of Ushtrasana are found very beneficial for the backache. Therefore, without any type of hurry, with perfect quiet attitude & balance state of mind, practise Asanas, Bhramari as well as Omkar Pranayamas -<> HTML clipboard Upcoming 28th Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 *) * Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. HTML clipboard For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form ================================================================================== HTML clipboard Concluding *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Sept 2012 issue of Divya Jivan , a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi" is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring.Divya Jivan /October 2012 * Upcoming Navaratri Festival details / * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012/ * For Yogasana Video clips *Ponder These Truths " by * =============================================================== *Gitamrutam ** * * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) * Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) * Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) * Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) * The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org* * *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Oct 12 01:10:22 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:10:22 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter October 2012 Message-ID: <5077A63E.1080005@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri - A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)* HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." - Swami Sivananda<< More >> =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand.Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." Swami Chidananda << More>> =========================================================================== *On Health Topics From " Yoga & Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda * **"Backache"**Principle causes of Backache, Treatment & Precautions ....... Bhujangasana, Baddha-Naukasana, Kati -Utthanasana, Ushtrasana, Bharmari Pranayama & Shavasana are very helpful. Practice of Shalabhasana at the end of Bhujang?asana and practice of Dhanurasana on completion of Ushtrasana are found very beneficial for the backache. Therefore, without any type of hurry, with perfect quiet attitude & balance state of mind, practise Asanas, Bhramari as well as Omkar Pranayamas -<> HTML clipboard Upcoming 28th Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 *) * Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. HTML clipboard For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form ================================================================================== HTML clipboard Concluding *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Sept 2012 issue of Divya Jivan , a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi" is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring.Divya Jivan /October 2012 * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012/ *se*Upcoming Navaratri Festival details *Truths " by * =============================================================== *Gitamrutam * * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) * Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) * Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) * Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) * The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org* * *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Oct 12 01:13:29 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:13:29 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter October 2012 Message-ID: <5077A6F9.7070708@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri - A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)* HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." - Swami Sivananda<< More >> =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand.Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." Swami Chidananda << More>> =========================================================================== *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Upcoming 28th Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 *)/For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form * * Sept 2012 issue of Divya Jivan , a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi" is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring.Divya Jivan /October 2012 * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012/ *se*Upcoming Navaratri Festival details *Truths " by * =============================================================== *Gitamrutam * * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) * Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) * Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) * Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) * The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org* * *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Nov 7 19:57:35 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:57:35 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter November 2012 Message-ID: <509B037F.8090607@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! ================================================================================= *Deepavali - A festival of Light , Joy & Illumination (Nov 13, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard "The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightnings shine and much less fire. All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali. He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self. Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the eternal bliss of the soul." - Swami Sivananda < More> Deepavali - A festival of Light, Joy & Illumonation -A special page As you perform Laxmi Pujan on Dhanteras & Deepavali understand the meaning of Sri Yantra Puja- Hymns of Goddess Lakshami Sri. Ashtalaxmi Darshan, Sri Mahalaxmi Stuti and "Sri Suktam (audio clips) HTML clipboard ======================================================================= *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard "The Divine Name is like a boatman who touches both banks. He comes to this bank and he can take us across, because he goes to the other bank as well. The Name has this great advantage." "Patanjali has a /sutra /which says that perfection can be obtained through repetition of the Name. And Jagat Guru Lord Krishna says: "He who repeats My Name at the time of leaving the body attains Me. He does not return once again into this mortal world." /Abheda/,/abhedata /of /nama /and /nami /(The non-difference, identity of the Lord and His Name) has been established by the direct experience of those who have practised this path and attained perfection."- Swami Chidananda << More>> ========================================================================= *On Health Topics from a book Yoga & Health " by Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard *Flexibility Exercises* Regular practice of simple and gentle flexibility exercises will improve stamina and strength, reduce aches and pains, improve posture and body alignment , improve immune system, awaken body and energize the mind and finally leads one to evolve spiritually. ........<> Included in this chapter - demonstration & explanation of flexibility exercises, still better guide is through Yoga DVD. *oga and Health " By Swami *================================================================================ *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * Upcoming 28th Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 *)/For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form * * *Divya Jivan /November 2012 * * Satsang & Seva activities through Ashram during the Month of October 2012 *================================================================================ Gitamrutam * Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org* * *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The light of lights, the self-luminous inner light of the Self is ever shining steadily in the chamber of your heart. Sit quietly. Close your eyes. Withdraw the senses. Fix the mind on this supreme light and enjoy the real Deepavali, by attaining illumination of the soul." HTML clipboard "The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightnings shine and much less fire. All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali"- Swami Sivananda << More>> As you perform Laxmi Pujan on Dhanteras & Deepavali understand the meaning of Sri Yantra Puja- Hymns of Goddess Lakshami Sri. Ashtalaxmi Darshan, Sri Mahalaxmi Stuti and "Sri Suktam (audio clips) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda.....<> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard ***Deepavali Greetings from Swami Adhyatmananda* HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Congratulations to America, May God bless America. Because it has proved that we stand for the truth, royalty, purity and character. We are united not only as nation but our unity is of the soul. May this glorious victory of America inspire many more nations to unite, stand and struggle for the perfection, eternity and higher values of the life. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. May spiritual illumination being unto thee! God Bless You All ! Happy Diwali ! With ocean deep regards, profound love and prayers for the Universal peace. Yours in the service of Humanity, At the feet of Sri Gurudev Sevak Swami Adhyatmananda. ***Upcoming events * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *** "Geetamrutam " * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) HTML clipboard To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5060 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Fix the mind on this supreme light and enjoy the real Deepavali, by attaining illumination of the soul." HTML clipboard "The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightnings shine and much less fire. All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali"- Swami Sivananda << More>> As you perform Laxmi Pujan on Dhanteras & Deepavali understand the meaning of Sri Yantra Puja- Hymns of Goddess Lakshami Sri. Ashtalaxmi Darshan, Sri Mahalaxmi Stuti and "Sri Suktam (audio clips) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda.....<> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard ***Deepavali Greetings from Swami Adhyatmananda* HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Congratulations to America, May God bless America. Because it has proved that we stand for the truth, royalty, purity and character. We are united not only as nation but our unity is of the soul. May this glorious victory of America inspire many more nations to unite, stand and struggle for the perfection, eternity and higher values of the life. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. May spiritual illumination being unto thee! God Bless You All ! Happy Diwali ! With ocean deep regards, profound love and prayers for the Universal peace. Yours in the service of Humanity, At the feet of Sri Gurudev Sevak Swami Adhyatmananda. ***Upcoming events * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *** "Geetamrutam " * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) HTML clipboard To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5060 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 27049 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Nov 9 06:11:05 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:11:05 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter November 2012 Message-ID: <509CE4C9.4080005@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! ================================================================================= *Deepavali - A festival of Light , Joy & Illumination (Nov 13, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard "The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightnings shine and much less fire. All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali. He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self. Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the eternal bliss of the soul." - Swami Sivananda < More> Deepavali - A festival of Light, Joy & Illumonation -A special page As you perform Laxmi Pujan on Dhanteras & Deepavali understand the meaning of Sri Yantra Puja- Hymns of Goddess Lakshami Sri. Ashtalaxmi Darshan, Sri Mahalaxmi Stuti and "Sri Suktam (audio clips) HTML clipboard ======================================================================= *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea "I am doing." We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda.....<> ========================================================================= *Deepavali Wishes from **Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Congratulations to America, May God bless America. Because it has proved that we stand for the truth, royalty, purity and character. We are united not only as nation but our unity is of the soul. May this glorious victory of America inspire many more nations to unite, stand and struggle for the perfection, eternity and higher values of the life. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. May spiritual illumination being unto thee! God Bless You All ! Happy Diwali ! With ocean deep regards, profound love and prayers for the Universal peace. Yours in the service of Humanity, At the feet of Sri Gurudev Sevak Swami Adhyatmananda. ============================================================================== *oga and Health " By Swami * *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *================================================================================ Gitamrutam * * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) * To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) * Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) HTML clipboard * Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) * Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66 Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org* * *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Nov 9 06:27:35 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:27:35 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter November 2012 Message-ID: <509CE8A7.3040701@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! ================================================================================= *Deepavali - A festival of Light , Joy & Illumination (Nov 13, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard "The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightnings shine and much less fire. All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali. He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self. Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the eternal bliss of the soul." - Swami Sivananda<< More> > ========================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea "I am doing." We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== *Deepavali Wishes from **Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. May spiritual illumination being unto thee!<< More>> ========================================================================================== ***Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *========================================================================================== Gitamrutam * * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) * To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) * Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) HTML clipboard * Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) * Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66 Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org* * *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sat Nov 10 00:34:15 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2012 23:34:15 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divyajivan Newsletter November 2012 Message-ID: <509DE757.2010401@divyajivan.org> OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! ================================================================================= *Deepavali - A festival of Light , Joy & Illumination (Nov 13, 2012 ) * "The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightnings shine and much less fire. All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali. He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self. Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the eternal bliss of the soul." - Swami Sivananda<< More> > ========================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea "I am doing." We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== *Deepavali Wishes from **Swami Adhyatmananda * Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. May spiritual illumination being unto thee!<< More>> ========================================================================================== ***Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *========================================================================================== Gitamrutam * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66 *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website* ** Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org ** |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self. Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the eternal bliss of the soul." - Swami Sivananda<< More> > ========================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea "I am doing." We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== *Deepavali Wishes from **Swami Adhyatmananda * Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Congratulations to America, May God bless America. Because it has proved that we stand for the truth, royalty, purity and character. We are united not only as nation but our unity is of the soul. May this glorious victory of America inspire many more nations to unite, stand and struggle for the perfection, eternity and higher values of the life. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. May spiritual illumination being unto thee!<< More>> ========================================================================================== ***Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at"SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *========================================================================================== Gitamrutam * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66 *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website* ** Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org ** |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self. Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the eternal bliss of the soul." - Swami Sivananda<< More> > ========================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea "I am doing." We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== *Deepavali Wishes from **Swami Adhyatmananda * Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Congratulations to America, May God bless America. Because it has proved that we stand for the truth, royalty, purity and character. We are united not only as nation but our unity is of the soul. May this glorious victory of America inspire many more nations to unite, stand and struggle for the perfection, eternity and higher values of the life. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. << More>> ========================================================================================== ***Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at"SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *========================================================================================== Gitamrutam * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66 *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website* ** Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org ** |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Gita is the most beautiful and the only truly philosophical song. It contains sublime lessons on wisdom and philosophy. It is the "Song Celestial". It is the universal gospel. It contains the message of life that appeals to all, irrespective of race, creed, age or religion. The Gita contains the divine nectar. It is the wish-fulfilling gem, tree and cow. You can milk anything from it. It is a book for eternity. It is a vade-mecum for all. Peace, bliss, wisdom, Brahman, Nirvana, Param Padam and Gita are all synonymous terms." - Sri Swami Sivananda << More>> ================================================================================= *Lord Dattatreya Jayanti ( Dec 27, 2012 )* Lord Sri Dattatreya - "He was a supreme Yogi. Like Dakshinamurti, He was the adi guru, the primal World Teacher. Contemplate His life. Meditate upon Him. Feel His divine presence. Evoke in your mind the sacred memory of Sati Anasuya and Atri Maharshi, the power of chastity, and divine grace in the form of Divinity taking birth at the earnest supplication and prayer of a heart filled with devotion. The earnest prayer of a heart filled with devotion never goes unanswered or unfulfilled. This is what the advent, the avatara of Dattatreya represents or proves.-Swami Chidananda << More>>. Dattatreya Jayanti - Swami Sivananda ================================================================================= *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* "The Immanence of GOD " "If you are aware of the indwelling presence of God in all creatures, ahimsa is inevitable. If you are aware that He dwells within you, and He is satyasvarupa (essence of truth), asatya (untruth) to you is impossible and satya becomes imperative. If you are aware that He is within all creatures and within yourself, then our relationships have to be of the same quality as the indwelling presence in both us and in others---that is divine. And God is supreme purity---nitya suddha, amala, vimala, niranjana. Therefore man's relationship to all fellow beings will also become pervaded by a supreme divine quality of purity. And samyama (self-control) and brahmacharya will become automatically realised if man keeps himself in the awareness of the presence of the silent Light of God within himself and all creatures. "To be aware of this and therefore not to harm or do anything bad to any creature is a very essential part of our sadhana and spiritual life; otherwise, you will be offending God Whom you are trying to realise." "Thus 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," - Swami Chidananda <> ================================================================================= Yoga Learning from a Book "Yoga, A way of Life" from Swami Adhyatmananda OMKAR - "Omkar Sadhana is the Prana of Spiritual Sadhana.Omkar is the best Pranayam." "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. Benevo?lence 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".......- Swami Adhyatmananda<< More>> ========================================================================================== *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events* 28 th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 )through "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) You can still enroll in YTTC at Sivananda Ashram , Ahmedabad. Yoga Teacher Training Course at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabada is designed to offer you the experience of living, Yoga way of Life and to present the necessary techniques that will enable you to pass these great teachings on to others. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, 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. The program syllabus includes detailed instructions for each posture with their benefits. Also, in depth practice of different pranayama (breathing exercises), meditation, relaxation (Yoga Nidra) techniques are taught based on Patanjali Yoga philosophy. At the concluding of the program and passing the test graduate receives certificate recognized by Gujarat University. 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 hotmail.com / # 079- 26861234. If you need any help in transportation to & from the airport / train station etc, contact directly Divine Darshan of the Lord (Video Clip) Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity Report for the Month of November 2012 *========================================================================================== Gitamrutam* I am the Self, O Gudakesha, seated in the hearts of all beings! I am the beginning, the middle and also the end of all beings.( 10-20) That, the Light of all lights, is beyond darkness; it is said to be knowledge, the Knowable and the goal of knowledge, seated in the hearts of all.(13-17) Having become the fire Vaisvanara, I abide in the body of living beings and, associated with the Prana and Apana, digest the fourfold food.( 15-14) That light which residing in the sun, illumines the whole world, that which is in the moon and in the fire---know that light to be Mine.( 15-12) Christmas, Its Spiritual Meaning by Sri Swami Sivananda Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Its verses embody words of wisdom coming from the infinite ocean of knowledge, the Absolute Itself." The Gita is the most beautiful and the only truly philosophical song. It contains sublime lessons on wisdom and philosophy. It is the "Song Celestial". It is the universal gospel. It contains the message of life that appeals to all, irrespective of race, creed, age or religion. The Gita contains the divine nectar. It is the wish-fulfilling gem, tree and cow. You can milk anything from it. It is a book for eternity. It is a vade-mecum for all. Peace, bliss, wisdom, Brahman, Nirvana, Param Padam and Gita are all synonymous terms." - Sri Swami Sivananda << More>> ================================================================================= *Lord Dattatreya Jayanti ( Dec 27, 2012 )* Lord Sri Dattatreya - "He was a supreme Yogi. Like Dakshinamurti, He was the adi guru, the primal World Teacher. Contemplate His life. Meditate upon Him. Feel His divine presence. Evoke in your mind the sacred memory of Sati Anasuya and Atri Maharshi, the power of chastity, and divine grace in the form of Divinity taking birth at the earnest supplication and prayer of a heart filled with devotion. The earnest prayer of a heart filled with devotion never goes unanswered or unfulfilled. This is what the advent, the avatara of Dattatreya represents or proves.-Swami Chidananda << More>>. Dattatreya Jayanti - Swami Sivananda ================================================================================= *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* "The Immanence of GOD " "If you are aware of the indwelling presence of God in all creatures, ahimsa is inevitable. If you are aware that He dwells within you, and He is satyasvarupa (essence of truth), asatya (untruth) to you is impossible and satya becomes imperative. If you are aware that He is within all creatures and within yourself, then our relationships have to be of the same quality as the indwelling presence in both us and in others---that is divine. And God is supreme purity---nitya suddha, amala, vimala, niranjana. Therefore man's relationship to all fellow beings will also become pervaded by a supreme divine quality of purity. And samyama (self-control) and brahmacharya will become automatically realised if man keeps himself in the awareness of the presence of the silent Light of God within himself and all creatures. "To be aware of this and therefore not to harm or do anything bad to any creature is a very essential part of our sadhana and spiritual life; otherwise, you will be offending God Whom you are trying to realise." "Thus 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," - Swami Chidananda <> ================================================================================= Yoga Learning from a Book "Yoga, A way of Life" from Swami Adhyatmananda OMKAR - "Omkar Sadhana is the Prana of Spiritual Sadhana.Omkar is the best Pranayam." "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. Benevo?lence 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".......- Swami Adhyatmananda<< More>> ========================================================================================== *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events* 28 th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 )through "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) You can still enroll in YTTC at Sivananda Ashram , Ahmedabad. Yoga Teacher Training Course at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabada is designed to offer you the experience of living, Yoga way of Life and to present the necessary techniques that will enable you to pass these great teachings on to others. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, 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. The program syllabus includes detailed instructions for each posture with their benefits. Also, in depth practice of different pranayama (breathing exercises), meditation, relaxation (Yoga Nidra) techniques are taught based on Patanjali Yoga philosophy. At the concluding of the program and passing the test graduate receives certificate recognized by Gujarat University. 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 hotmail.com / # 079- 26861234. If you need any help in transportation to & from the airport / train station etc, contact directly Divine Darshan of the Lord (Video Clip) Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity Report for the Month of November 2012 *========================================================================================== Gitamrutam* I am the Self, O Gudakesha, seated in the hearts of all beings! I am the beginning, the middle and also the end of all beings.( 10-20) That, the Light of all lights, is beyond darkness; it is said to be knowledge, the Knowable and the goal of knowledge, seated in the hearts of all.(13-17) Having become the fire Vaisvanara, I abide in the body of living beings and, associated with the Prana and Apana, digest the fourfold food.( 15-14) That light which residing in the sun, illumines the whole world, that which is in the moon and in the fire---know that light to be Mine.( 15-12) Christmas, Its Spiritual Meaning by Sri Swami Sivananda Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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He who knows this Indestructible Being is a liberated sage or Jivanmukta. Time rolls on. New becomes old and old becomes new again. Today is the most auspicious New Year's day. God has given you another chance this year to enable you to strive for your salvation. Today man is. Tomorrow he is not. Therefore avail yourself of this golden opportunity, struggle hard and reach the goal of life. Make the best use of every moment of this New Year. Unfold all latent faculties. Here is a chance to begin life anew, to grow and evolve and become a superhuman or a great dynamic Yogi."- Swami Sivananda << More> > * * * * ================================================================================= *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda * Connect Yourself with God "You must keep in contact with the source of your being, be ever linked and connected with the origin from which you are. Then, day by day, your spirit will begin to unfold. It will grow, develop, progress, expand, and you will attain divine experience. You will become divine." "But when there is no connection, or you have alienated yourself from It, or forgotten It, or thought of yourself as something independent, then you are full of sorrow and anxiety, pain and suffering, misery and fear. You are full of a sense of want. Why? Because you have unwisely cut yourself off from the source of your being. The secret of a progressive and fruitful life is to be inwardly ever linked with God, linked with the Cosmic Being." "Keep that connection either through inquiry and discrimination, or through constant unbroken remembrance of God and devotion, or through meditation and continuously thinking about Brahman, or through worship-fully dedicating all activities to Him. Do it by whatever means, but by any means do it!" - Swami Chidananda <> ================================================================================= New Year 2013 Greetingsby Sri Swami Adhyatmananda Yoga Learning from a Book "Yoga, A way of Life" from Swami Adhyatmananda 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>> ** ================================================================================= *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * Divine Darshan of the Lord (Vi deo Clip) HTML clipboard "Project READ", " Project Manav Seva" , "Sivananda Jnana Nidhi" , Nutritional aid & grain distribution through " Sri Vishvanath Seva kendra & Annapuarna center" of Sivananda Ashram . Involve yourself in Seva Projects and be benefited. Sivananda Ashram 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. Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj used to take the great pleasure in serving one and all and the tradition continues. 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. News & Activity Report for the Month of December 2012 Divya Jivan /November 2012 *========================================================================================== * HTML clipboard *GitaMrutam* Whatever thou doest, whatever thou eatest, whatever thou offer-est in sacrifice, whatever thou givest, whatever thou practiseth as austerity, O Arjuna, do it as an offering unto Me! (IX:27) To those whose minds are set on Me, O Arjuna, verily I become ere long the saviour out of the ocean of the mortal Samsara! ( XII:7 ) Fix thy mind on Me only, thy intellect in Me, (then) thou shalt no doubt live in Me alone hereafter.(XII: 8) Free from pride and delusion, victorious over the evil of attachment, dwelling constantly in the Self, their desires having completely turned away, freed from the pairs of opposites known as pleasure and pain, the undeluded reach the eternal goal. (XV : 5) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(IX:22) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not.(XVIII:66) Vivekananda Jayanti (Jan 12, 2012) Gurudevarpanmastu Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto;divyadivyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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God has given you another chance this year to enable you to strive for your salvation. Today man is. Tomorrow he is not. Therefore avail yourself of this golden opportunity, struggle hard and reach the goal of life. Make the best use of every moment of this New Year. Unfold all latent faculties. Here is a chance to begin life anew, to grow and evolve and become a superhuman or a great dynamic Yogi."- Swami Sivananda<< More> > ================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* Connect Yourself with God "You must keep in contact with the source of your being, be ever linked and connected with the origin from which you are. Then, day by day, your spirit will begin to unfold. It will grow, develop, progress, expand, and you will attain divine experience. You will become divine." "But when there is no connection, or you have alienated yourself from It, or forgotten It, or thought of yourself as something independent, then you are full of sorrow and anxiety, pain and suffering, misery and fear. You are full of a sense of want. Why? Because you have unwisely cut yourself off from the source of your being. The secret of a progressive and fruitful life is to be inwardly ever linked with God, linked with the Cosmic Being." "Keep that connection either through inquiry and discrimination, or through constant unbroken remembrance of God and devotion, or through meditation and continuously thinking about Brahman, or through worship-fully dedicating all activities to Him. Do it by whatever means, but by any means do it!" - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== New Year 2013 GreetingsbySri Swami Adhyatmananda Yoga Learning from a Book "Yoga, A way of Life" from Swami Adhyatmananda 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. ============================================================ . Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events Divine Darshan of the Lord (Vi deo Clip) "Project READ", " Project Manav Seva" , "Sivananda Jnana Nidhi" , Nutritional aid & grain distribution through " Sri Vishvanath Seva kendra & Annapuarna center" of Sivananda Ashram . Involve yourself in Seva Projects and be benefited. Sivananda Ashram 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. Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj used to take the great pleasure in serving one and all and the tradition continues. 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. News & Activity Report for the Month of December 2012 Divya Jivan /November 2012 ============================================================ . *GitaMrutam * * *Whatever thou doest, whatever thou eatest, whatever thou offer-est in sacrifice, whatever thou givest, whatever thou practiseth as austerity, O Arjuna, do it as an offering unto Me! (IX:27) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(IX:22) To those whose minds are set on Me, O Arjuna, verily I become ere long the saviour out of the ocean of the mortal Samsara! ( XII:7 ) Fix thy mind on Me only, thy intellect in Me, (then) thou shalt no doubt live in Me alone hereafter.(XII: 8) Free from pride and delusion, victorious over the evil of attachment, dwelling constantly in the Self, their desires having completely turned away, freed from the pairs of opposites known as pleasure and pain, the undeluded reach the eternal goal. (XV : 5) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not.(XVIII:66) Vivekananda Jayanti (Jan 12, 2012) Gurudevarpanmastu Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto;divyadivyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | Vivekananda Jayanti (Jan 12, 2012) Gurudevarpanmastu Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto;divyadivyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | Vivekananda Jayanti (Jan 12, 2012) Gurudevarpanmastu Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto;divyadivyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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God has given you another chance this year to enable you to strive for your salvation. Today man is. Tomorrow he is not. Therefore avail yourself of this golden opportunity, struggle hard and reach the goal of life. Make the best use of every moment of this New Year. Unfold all latent faculties. Here is a chance to begin life anew, to grow and evolve and become a superhuman or a great dynamic Yogi."- Swami Sivananda<< More> > ================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* Connect Yourself with God "You must keep in contact with the source of your being, be ever linked and connected with the origin from which you are. Then, day by day, your spirit will begin to unfold. It will grow, develop, progress, expand, and you will attain divine experience. You will become divine." "But when there is no connection, or you have alienated yourself from It, or forgotten It, or thought of yourself as something independent, then you are full of sorrow and anxiety, pain and suffering, misery and fear. You are full of a sense of want. Why? Because you have unwisely cut yourself off from the source of your being. The secret of a progressive and fruitful life is to be inwardly ever linked with God, linked with the Cosmic Being." "Keep that connection either through inquiry and discrimination, or through constant unbroken remembrance of God and devotion, or through meditation and continuously thinking about Brahman, or through worship-fully dedicating all activities to Him. Do it by whatever means, but by any means do it!" - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== New Year 2013 GreetingsbySri Swami Adhyatmananda Yoga Learning from a Book "Yoga, A way of Life" from Swami Adhyatmananda 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. ============================================================ . Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events Divine Darshan of the Lord (Vi deo Clip) "Project READ", " Project Manav Seva" , "Sivananda Jnana Nidhi" , Nutritional aid & grain distribution through " Sri Vishvanath Seva kendra & Annapuarna center" of Sivananda Ashram . Involve yourself in Seva Projects and be benefited. Sivananda Ashram 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. Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj used to take the great pleasure in serving one and all and the tradition continues. 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. News & Activity Report for the Month of December 2012 Divya Jivan /November 2012 ============================================================ . *GitaMrutam * **Whatever thou doest, whatever thou eatest, whatever thou offer-est in sacrifice, whatever thou givest, whatever thou practiseth as austerity, O Arjuna, do it as an offering unto Me! (IX:27) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(IX:22) To those whose minds are set on Me, O Arjuna, verily I become ere long the saviour out of the ocean of the mortal Samsara! ( XII:7 ) Fix thy mind on Me only, thy intellect in Me, (then) thou shalt no doubt live in Me alone hereafter.(XII: 8) Free from pride and delusion, victorious over the evil of attachment, dwelling constantly in the Self, their desires having completely turned away, freed from the pairs of opposites known as pleasure and pain, the undeluded reach the eternal goal. (XV : 5) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not.(XVIII:66) Vivekananda Jayanti (Jan 12, 2012) Gurudevarpanmastu Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto;divyadivyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! ================================================================================= * New Year Message by Sri Swami Sivananda* "By the command of the Indestructible Being, minutes, hours, days and nights, stand apart. By the command of the Immortal Brahman, months, years, seasons and solstices stand apart. He who knows this Indestructible Being is a liberated sage or Jivanmukta. Time rolls on. New becomes old and old becomes new again. Today is the most auspicious New Year's day. God has given you another chance this year to enable you to strive for your salvation. Today man is. Tomorrow he is not. Therefore avail yourself of this golden opportunity, struggle hard and reach the goal of life. Make the best use of every moment of this New Year. Unfold all latent faculties. Here is a chance to begin life anew, to grow and evolve and become a superhuman or a great dynamic Yogi."- Swami Sivananda<< More> > ================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* Connect Yourself with God "You must keep in contact with the source of your being, be ever linked and connected with the origin from which you are. Then, day by day, your spirit will begin to unfold. It will grow, develop, progress, expand, and you will attain divine experience. You will become divine." "But when there is no connection, or you have alienated yourself from It, or forgotten It, or thought of yourself as something independent, then you are full of sorrow and anxiety, pain and suffering, misery and fear. You are full of a sense of want. Why? Because you have unwisely cut yourself off from the source of your being. The secret of a progressive and fruitful life is to be inwardly ever linked with God, linked with the Cosmic Being." "Keep that connection either through inquiry and discrimination, or through constant unbroken remembrance of God and devotion, or through meditation and continuously thinking about Brahman, or through worship-fully dedicating all activities to Him. Do it by whatever means, but by any means do it!" - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== New Year 2013 GreetingsbySri Swami Adhyatmananda Yoga Learning from a Book "Yoga, A way of Life" from Swami Adhyatmananda 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. ============================================================ . Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events Divine Darshan (Video Clip) "Project READ", " Project Manav Seva" , "Sivananda Jnana Nidhi" , Nutritional aid & grain distribution through " Sri Vishvanath Seva kendra & Annapuarna center" of Sivananda Ashram . Involve yourself in Seva Projects and be benefited. Sivananda Ashram 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. Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj used to take the great pleasure in serving one and all and the tradition continues. 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. Divya Jivan/ November 2012 News & Activity Report for the Month of December 2012 ============================================================ . *GitaMrutam * **Whatever thou doest, whatever thou eatest, whatever thou offer-est in sacrifice, whatever thou givest, whatever thou practiseth as austerity, O Arjuna, do it as an offering unto Me! (IX:27) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(IX:22) To those whose minds are set on Me, O Arjuna, verily I become ere long the saviour out of the ocean of the mortal Samsara! ( XII:7 ) Fix thy mind on Me only, thy intellect in Me, (then) thou shalt no doubt live in Me alone hereafter.(XII: 8) Free from pride and delusion, victorious over the evil of attachment, dwelling constantly in the Self, their desires having completely turned away, freed from the pairs of opposites known as pleasure and pain, the undeluded reach the eternal goal. (XV : 5) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not.(XVIII:66) Vivekananda Jayanti (Jan 12, 2012) Gurudevarpanmastu Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto;divyadivyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5060 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 6499 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5846 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Tue Jan 3 07:41:37 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:41:37 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, January 2012 Message-ID: <4F02F781.50003@divyajivan.org> January 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *January 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *New Year Message - Sri Swami Sivananda***** By the command of the Indestructible Being, minutes, hours, days and nights, stand apart. By the command of the Immortal Brahman, months, years, seasons and solstices stand apart. He who knows this Indestructible Being is a liberated sage or Jivanmukta. Time rolls on. New becomes old and old becomes new again. Today is the most auspicious New Year?s day. God has given you another chance this year to enable you to strive for your salvation. Today man is. Tomorrow he is not. Therefore avail yourself of this golden opportunity, struggle hard and reach the goal of life. Make the best use of every moment of this New Year. Unfold all latent faculties. Here is a chance to begin life anew, to grow and evolve and become a superhuman or a great dynamic Yogi. May this bright New Year?s day and all the succeeding days of this year and all the future years also bring you all success, peace, prosperity and happiness. May you all tread the path of Truth and righteousness! May you enjoy the eternal bliss of the Absolute, leading a divine life, singing Lord?s name, sharing what you have with others, serving the poor and the sick with Atma Bhava and melting the mind in silent meditation in the Supreme Self.- Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * * **Cultivate Peace * "Radiant Divinities! Beloved Atman! Cultivate /santi / (peace) within your heart. Cultivate the habit of peace and serenity which is a covetable possession, that is a positive force to take you towards your supreme Goal. Cultivate /santi /in your mind and in your heart, for it is a condition prerequisite for the inward process of bringing the mind to rest upon the Eternal and the Divine. There can be no concentration for one who does not cultivate the habit of peace. The Lord poses this question in the Bhagavad Gita: ?/asantasya kutah sukham/??How can happiness come to one who is not at peace?? The Supreme Reality, Atman-Brahman, is immeasurable peace, profound, boundless, indescribable peace. The great transcendental experience of your ancestors and of the supreme mystics of all times and climes is that the Reality pervades everywhere, which means that peace fills all existence. From their transcendental experience our ancestors declared boldly that the Supreme Reality dwells in the core of your own heart. One divine Reality dwells hidden in all beings, which means that peace dwells within you permanently as the innermost center of your being.- Swami Chidananda << More>> *On "Health Topics" from a book " Yoga and Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda* *Osteoporosis *What Is Oseoporosis ? How Does the Osteoporosis Treated & Prevented? Does Practice of Flexibility exercises & Yogasana help ? Which Yogasana is recommended? Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by the loss of the normal density of bone, resulting in fragile bone. Osteoporosis leads to literally abnormally porous bone that is more compressible like a sponge, than dense like a brick. This disorder of the skeleton weakens the bone causing an increase in the risk for breaking bones (bone fracture). Here the importance of proper nutrition can't undermined. Regular practice of flexibility exercises, Yogasana and Pranayama is essential for prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis. <> *Highlighting upcoming events and news* Upcoming Jnana Yajana (Jan 11,2012- Jan 24,2012) - by Pujya Swami Haribrahmendranandaji Maharaj A special YTTC - Jan 29, 2012 - Feb 20, 2012 News & Activity Report for the Month of December 2011 Video Clip - Pujya Swamiji's discourse at AMA (Ahmedabad Managment Association) Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / November 2011 *Quotes of Swami Vivekananda Vivekananda Jayanti ( Jan 12, 2012 ) * * "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and everything shall be added unto you." This is the one great duty, this is renunciation. Live for an ideal, and leave no place in the mind for anything else. Let us put forth all our energies to acquire that which never fails--our spiritual perfection. If we have true yearning for realization, we must struggle, and through struggle growth will come. We shall make mistakes, but they may be angels unawares." * "In this external world, which is full of finite things, it is impossible to see and find the Infinite. The Infinite must be sought in that alone which is infinite, and the only thing infinite about us is that which is within us, our own soul. Neither the body, nor the mind, nor even our thoughts, nor the world we see around us, is infinite." * "Do not go for glass beads leaving the mine of diamonds. This life is a great chance. What, seekest thou the pleasures of the world? He is the fountain of all bliss. See for the highest, aim at that highest, and you shall reach the highest. * "Realize your true nature. That is all there is to do. 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Do Thou kindly wash me of all my sins, so that the fire of worldliness which is scorching me may be put out once for all, so that I may be one with Thee?the One alone without a second.? "Offer this inner worship to Lord Shiva daily: ?I worship the jewel of my Self, the Shiva residing in the Lotus of my heart. I bathe Him with the water of my pure mind brought from the river of faith and devotion. I worship Him with the fragrant flowers of Samadhi?all this so that I may not be born again in this world.? Swami Sivananda<<*More*>> *Audio clips* : OM Namo Shivaya / Nirvana shatkam / Maha Mritunjaya japa. Join us in Shivratri Utsav (Feb 20,2012) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * *Four Powerful Transforming Factors* "Radiant Divinities! Beloved /sadhaks /and seekers! Today let us consider four valuable means of making your life sublime, four valuable factors that will keep your life moving towards the grand divine destiny, to fulfill which you have been endowed with this human status. ".......These four powerful forces, powerful transforming factors, can enhance your spiritual life, make it fully God-oriented, give it a push in the right direction, take you towards the Goal Supreme?the*power of the Name* which immediately links you up with the Unmanifest, the transcendental Reality;*constant remembrance of God *in the mind; */bhav/,//the right feeling,* sublime spiritual feeling in your heart; and *fourth, the right vision,* which beholds the Reality everywhere, so that you live, move and have your being in God." - Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting "Seva Projects ", Upcoming events & News* "Project READ" (Rural Educational Aid Distribution): Sivananda Ashram, Ahemdavad 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 under served Children. Last year about 75,000 notebooks, 4500 Slates & 300 Blackboards were distributed free. This year about one lakh notebooks have been planned to be distributed free through various centers of Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sang of Gujarat. Sri Arunbhai Oza and his team are doing wonderful work in coordinating, distributing and reaching where it is needed. "Project Manav Seva" is an extensive program that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. Through Ashram?s Annapurna center feeding to poor children in under privileged area of the town get carried out regularly. Free nutrition programs, including monthly distributing grains to the needy families, Medical care through Sivananda clinic and more such services have been undertaken though Ashram's Seva Projects. The ultimate goal of the Seva projects is to further spiritual growth for both those served and those providing service while simultaneously making a difference in people?s lives.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 from the East & the West. <> A special YTTC - Jan 29, 2012 - Feb 20, 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of Jan 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) /Jan - Feb 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sadhana should be as much a part of your daily life as eating, drinking and breathing. Disharmony of thought, word and deed is the cause for all troubles, miseries and quarrels in this world. Soak your life with remembrance of Lord. Dedicate your all to Him. See Him in everyone. If any one proves to be faithless to you, be faithful to him always. If you are truthful and pure in your daily life, you will inherit the Kingdom of God. Forget and forgive. You will have peace. You, will become divine. /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 13388 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Lord Shiva is considered to be the Form of Light (which the Shiva Lingam represents). He is burning with the fire of austerity. He is therefore best propitiated with cool bathing. While bathing the Lingam the devotee prays: ?O Lord! I will bathe Thee with water, milk, etc. Do Thou kindly bathe me with the milk of wisdom. Do Thou kindly wash me of all my sins, so that the fire of worldliness which is scorching me may be put out once for all, so that I may be one with Thee?the One alone without a second.? "Offer this inner worship to Lord Shiva daily: ?I worship the jewel of my Self, the Shiva residing in the Lotus of my heart. I bathe Him with the water of my pure mind brought from the river of faith and devotion. I worship Him with the fragrant flowers of Samadhi?all this so that I may not be born again in this world.? Swami Sivananda<<*More*>> / Join us in Shivratri Utsav (Feb 20,2012) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * *Four Powerful Transforming Factors* "Radiant Divinities! Beloved /sadhaks /and seekers! Today let us consider four valuable means of making your life sublime, four valuable factors that will keep your life moving towards the grand divine destiny, to fulfill which you have been endowed with this human status. ".......These four powerful forces, powerful transforming factors, can enhance your spiritual life, make it fully God-oriented, give it a push in the right direction, take you towards the Goal Supreme?the*power of the Name* which immediately links you up with the Unmanifest, the transcendental Reality;*constant remembrance of God *in the mind; */bhav/,//the right feeling,* sublime spiritual feeling in your heart; and *fourth, the right vision,* which beholds the Reality everywhere, so that you live, move and have your being in God." - Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting "Seva Projects ", Upcoming events & News* "Project READ" (Rural Educational Aid Distribution): Sivananda Ashram, Ahemdavad 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 under served Children. Last year about 75,000 notebooks, 4500 Slates & 300 Blackboards were distributed free. This year about one lakh notebooks have been planned to be distributed free through various centers of Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sang of Gujarat. Sri Arunbhai Oza and his team are doing wonderful work in coordinating, distributing and reaching where it is needed. "Project Manav Seva" is an extensive program that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. Through Ashram?s Annapurna center feeding to poor children in under privileged area of the town get carried out regularly. Free nutrition programs, including monthly distributing grains to the needy families, Medical care through Sivananda clinic and more such services have been undertaken though Ashram's Seva Projects. The ultimate goal of the Seva projects is to further spiritual growth for both those served and those providing service while simultaneously making a difference in people?s lives.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 from the East & the West. <> A special YTTC - Jan 29, 2012 - Feb 20, 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of Jan 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) /Jan - Feb 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sadhana should be as much a part of your daily life as eating, drinking and breathing. Disharmony of thought, word and deed is the cause for all troubles, miseries and quarrels in this world. Soak your life with remembrance of Lord. Dedicate your all to Him. See Him in everyone. If any one proves to be faithless to you, be faithful to him always. If you are truthful and pure in your daily life, you will inherit the Kingdom of God. 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 4789 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu Feb 2 23:40:11 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:40:11 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, February 2012 Message-ID: <4F2B652B.9040904@divyajivan.org> February 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *February 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *Lord Shiva Worship on auspicious Mahashivratri Festival ( Feb 20, 2012 ) by Sri Swami Sivananda***** "The formal worship consists of bathing the Lord. Lord Shiva is considered to be the Form of Light (which the Shiva Lingam represents). He is burning with the fire of austerity. He is therefore best propitiated with cool bathing. While bathing the Lingam the devotee prays: ?O Lord! I will bathe Thee with water, milk, etc. Do Thou kindly bathe me with the milk of wisdom. Do Thou kindly wash me of all my sins, so that the fire of worldliness which is scorching me may be put out once for all, so that I may be one with Thee?the One alone without a second.? "Offer this inner worship to Lord Shiva daily: ?I worship the jewel of my Self, the Shiva residing in the Lotus of my heart. I bathe Him with the water of my pure mind brought from the river of faith and devotion. I worship Him with the fragrant flowers of Samadhi?all this so that I may not be born again in this world.? Swami Sivananda<<*More*>> / Join us in Shivratri Utsav (Feb 20,2012) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * *Four Powerful Transforming Factors* "Radiant Divinities! Beloved /sadhaks /and seekers! Today let us consider four valuable means of making your life sublime, four valuable factors that will keep your life moving towards the grand divine destiny, to fulfill which you have been endowed with this human status. ".......These four powerful forces, powerful transforming factors, can enhance your spiritual life, make it fully God-oriented, give it a push in the right direction, take you towards the Goal Supreme?the*power of the Name* which immediately links you up with the Unmanifest, the transcendental Reality;*constant remembrance of God *in the mind; */bhav/,//the right feeling,* sublime spiritual feeling in your heart; and *fourth, the right vision,* which beholds the Reality everywhere, so that you live, move and have your being in God." - Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting "Seva Projects ", Upcoming events & News* "Project READ" (Rural Educational Aid Distribution): Sivananda Ashram, Ahemdavad 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 under served Children. Last year about 75,000 notebooks, 4500 Slates & 300 Blackboards were distributed free. This year about one lakh notebooks have been planned to be distributed free through various centers of Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sang of Gujarat. Sri Arunbhai Oza and his team are doing wonderful work in coordinating, distributing and reaching where it is needed. "Project Manav Seva" is an extensive program that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. Through Ashram?s Annapurna center feeding to poor children in under privileged area of the town get carried out regularly. Free nutrition programs, including monthly distributing grains to the needy families, Medical care through Sivananda clinic and more such services have been undertaken though Ashram's Seva Projects. The ultimate goal of the Seva projects is to further spiritual growth for both those served and those providing service while simultaneously making a difference in people?s lives.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 from the East & the West. <> A special YTTC - Jan 29, 2012 - Feb 20, 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of Jan 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) /Jan - Feb 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sadhana should be as much a part of your daily life as eating, drinking and breathing. Disharmony of thought, word and deed is the cause for all troubles, miseries and quarrels in this world. Soak your life with remembrance of Lord. Dedicate your all to Him. See Him in everyone. If any one proves to be faithless to you, be faithful to him always. If you are truthful and pure in your daily life, you will inherit the Kingdom of God. 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 4789 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Feb 3 00:35:22 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:35:22 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, February 2012 Message-ID: <4F2B721A.6010205@divyajivan.org> February 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *February 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *Lord Shiva Worship on auspicious Mahashivratri Festival ( Feb 20, 2012 ) by Sri Swami Sivananda***** "The formal worship consists of bathing the Lord. Lord Shiva is considered to be the Form of Light (which the Shiva Lingam represents). He is burning with the fire of austerity. He is therefore best propitiated with cool bathing. While bathing the Lingam the devotee prays: ?O Lord! I will bathe Thee with water, milk, etc. Do Thou kindly bathe me with the milk of wisdom. Do Thou kindly wash me of all my sins, so that the fire of worldliness which is scorching me may be put out once for all, so that I may be one with Thee?the One alone without a second.? "Offer this inner worship to Lord Shiva daily: ?I worship the jewel of my Self, the Shiva residing in the Lotus of my heart. I bathe Him with the water of my pure mind brought from the river of faith and devotion. I worship Him with the fragrant flowers of Samadhi?all this so that I may not be born again in this world.? Swami Sivananda<<*More*>> / Join us in Shivratri Utsav (Feb 20,2012) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * *Four Powerful Transforming Factors* "Radiant Divinities! Beloved /sadhaks /and seekers! Today let us consider four valuable means of making your life sublime, four valuable factors that will keep your life moving towards the grand divine destiny, to fulfill which you have been endowed with this human status. ".......These four powerful forces, powerful transforming factors, can enhance your spiritual life, make it fully God-oriented, give it a push in the right direction, take you towards the Goal Supreme?the*power of the Name* which immediately links you up with the Unmanifest, the transcendental Reality;*constant remembrance of God *in the mind; */bhav/,//the right feeling,* sublime spiritual feeling in your heart; and *fourth, the right vision,* which beholds the Reality everywhere, so that you live, move and have your being in God." - Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting "Seva Projects ", Upcoming events & News* "Project READ" (Rural Educational Aid Distribution): Sivananda Ashram, Ahemdavad 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 under served Children. Last year about 75,000 notebooks, 4500 Slates & 300 Blackboards were distributed free. This year about one lakh notebooks have been planned to be distributed free through various centers of Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sang of Gujarat. Sri Arunbhai Oza and his team are doing wonderful work in coordinating, distributing and reaching where it is needed. "Project Manav Seva" is an extensive program that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. Through Ashram?s Annapurna center feeding to poor children in under privileged area of the town get carried out regularly. Free nutrition programs, including monthly distributing grains to the needy families, Medical care through Sivananda clinic and more such services have been undertaken though Ashram's Seva Projects. The ultimate goal of the Seva projects is to further spiritual growth for both those served and those providing service while simultaneously making a difference in people?s lives.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 from the East & the West. <> A special YTTC - Jan 29, 2012 - Feb 20, 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of Jan 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) /Jan - Feb 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sadhana should be as much a part of your daily life as eating, drinking and breathing. Disharmony of thought, word and deed is the cause for all troubles, miseries and quarrels in this world. Soak your life with remembrance of Lord. Dedicate your all to Him. See Him in everyone. If any one proves to be faithless to you, be faithful to him always. If you are truthful and pure in your daily life, you will inherit the Kingdom of God. 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 4789 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Mar 7 01:20:23 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:20:23 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, March 2012 Message-ID: <4F56FE27.4050309@divyajivan.org> March 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *March 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *"Life Sketch of Lord Gauranga on Sri Chaitnaya Mahaprbhu Jayanti (March 8, 2012) by Swami Sivananda* "Gauranga was an embodiment of love. He lived, moved and had his being in love. His speech was full of love. He radiated love to all. His touch was a magnetism of love. He sang in love. He breathed in love. He walked in love. He showed by practice how God should be loved. He taught little by precept, but more by example. If he simply uttered one word, "You will be blessed with Bhakti", it was quite sufficient to throw a man into Samadhi and fill his heart with Prem (love). Such was Gauranga's power. When Gauranga passed along the streets and roads, his powerful Prem current influenced and overpowered thousands. They uttered irresistibly "Hari Bol! Hari Bol!" and danced in ecstasy" Lord Gauranga said, "Listen Swaroopa and Ramananda Raj! The chanting of Krishna's Name is the chief means of attaining Krishna's feet in the Kali Yuga. Sankirtan of the Name is the supreme healer in the Iron Age. Sankirtan tantamount to Vedic sacrifice. Sankirtan destroys sins and purifies the heart and creates Bhakti. Chant the name while sitting, standing, walking, eating, in bed and everywhere. The Name is omnipotent. You can repeat the Name at any place, at any time.<< More>> *"Holi"- A Spring Festival of Hope, Joy & New Life - Swami Sivananda (March 9, 2012)* "It begins about ten days before the full moon of the month Phalgun (February-March), but is usually only observed for the last three or four days, terminating with the full moon. This is the spring festival of the Hindus. In the spring season all the trees are filled with sweet-smelling flowers. They all proclaim the glory and everlasting beauty of God. They inspire you with hope, joy and a new life, and stir you on to find out the creator and the Indweller, who is hiding Himself in these forms". "Holi also means ?sacrifice?. Burn all the impurities of the mind, such as egoism, vanity and lust, through the fire of devotion and knowledge. Ignite cosmic love, mercy, generosity, selflessness, truthfulness and purity through the fire of Yogic practice. This is the real spirit of Holi. Rise from the mire of stupidity and absurdity and dive deep into the ocean of divinity. The call of Holi is to always keep ablaze the light of God-love shining in your heart. Inner illumination is the real Holi. The spring season is the manifestation of the Lord, according to the /Bhagavad Gita/. Holi is said there to be His heart." <> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *Companions Until Illumination * Radiant Divinities! The way spiritual, which leads to true peace, everlasting joy, divine perfection, illumination and liberation, commences with /sad-vichara/?right enquiry into why we are here, what we are here for, what is this thing called life? Our presence, our being and doing upon this planet earth is characterised as life?what is this life?...... There is something within you which is timeless, beginningless and endless, immortal and imperishable, deathless and indestructible, /na hanyate hanyamane sarire /(is not killed when the body is killed). ?There must be some meaning, it is not meaningless, it does not end in death, there is a hereafter.?......All sincere /sadhaks /must, therefore, be /vicharsila/,/vivekvan/,/samyami/,/sadachari /(engaged in enquiry, discrimination, be self-controlled, with right conduct). These are to be constant companions. .... Therefore think deeply, be wise, and attain perfection and liberation. Then rejoice! - Swami Chidananda........*<> * *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting News* Join us in *"Vidya Seva Yajna* " this summer - 1 lakh & 20, 000 notebooks distribution through Ashram's Project READ reaching to where it is needed the most. Contact the ashram for the details how you could be a part of this noble activity . Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at Ashram Srimad Bhagvat Katha by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Video Clips - 26th YTTC Feb 2012 - follow up News & Activity Report for the Month of Feb 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sankirtan is the Svarupa (essential nature) of God. Dhvani is Sankirtan. Sankirtan is the essence of the Vedas. Sankirtan is singing God's name with Bhava, Prem or divine feeling. There is infinite Sakti or power in the Lord's Names. /Nama/ and /Nami/ are inseparable. /Nama/ means Name (Name of God). /Nami/ means 'that which is denoted by the /Nama/ or Name'. Nama is greater than the Nami. Sankirtan removes the impurities of the mind (Mala); it steadies the mind and checks its tendency to vacillate (Vikshepa); and ultimately it tears the veil of ignorance too (Avarana), and brings the Sadhaka (aspirant) face to face with God. Sankirtan Yoga is the easiest, quickest, safest, cheapest and best way for attaining God-realization in this age. /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *"Life Sketch of Lord Gauranga on Sri Chaitnaya Mahaprbhu Jayanti (March 8, 2012) by Swami Sivananda* "Gauranga was an embodiment of love. He lived, moved and had his being in love. His speech was full of love. He radiated love to all. His touch was a magnetism of love. He sang in love. He breathed in love. He walked in love. He showed by practice how God should be loved. He taught little by precept, but more by example. If he simply uttered one word, "You will be blessed with Bhakti", it was quite sufficient to throw a man into Samadhi and fill his heart with Prem (love). Such was Gauranga's power. When Gauranga passed along the streets and roads, his powerful Prem current influenced and overpowered thousands. They uttered irresistibly "Hari Bol! Hari Bol!" and danced in ecstasy" << More>> *"Holi"- A Spring Festival of Hope, Joy & New Life - Swami Sivananda (March 9, 2012)* " This is the spring festival of the Hindus. In the spring season all the trees are filled with sweet-smelling flowers. They all proclaim the glory and everlasting beauty of God. They inspire you with hope, joy and a new life, and stir you on to find out the creator and the Indweller, who is hiding Himself in these forms". "Holi also means ?sacrifice?. Burn all the impurities of the mind, such as egoism, vanity and lust, through the fire of devotion and knowledge. Ignite cosmic love, mercy, generosity, selflessness, truthfulness and purity through the fire of Yogic practice. This is the real spirit of Holi. Rise from the mire of stupidity and absurdity and dive deep into the ocean of divinity. The call of Holi is to always keep ablaze the light of God-love shining in your heart. Inner illumination is the real Holi. The spring season is the manifestation of the Lord, according to the /Bhagavad Gita/. Holi is said there to be His heart." <> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *Companions Until Illumination * Radiant Divinities! The way spiritual, which leads to true peace, everlasting joy, divine perfection, illumination and liberation, commences with /sad-vichara/?right enquiry into why we are here, what we are here for, what is this thing called life? Our presence, our being and doing upon this planet earth is characterised as life?what is this life?...... There is something within you which is timeless, beginningless and endless, immortal and imperishable, deathless and indestructible, /na hanyate hanyamane sarire /(is not killed when the body is killed). ?There must be some meaning, it is not meaningless, it does not end in death, there is a hereafter.?......All sincere /sadhaks /must, therefore, be /vicharsila/,/vivekvan/,/samyami/,/sadachari /(engaged in enquiry, discrimination, be self-controlled, with right conduct). These are to be constant companions. .... Therefore think deeply, be wise, and attain perfection and liberation. Then rejoice! - Swami Chidananda........*<> * *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012) - for the details Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. . << More>> *Highlighting News and upcoming events * Join us in *"Vidya Seva Yajna* " this summer - 1 lakh & 20, 000 notebooks distribution through Ashram's Project READ reaching to where it is needed the most. Contact the ashram for the details how you could be a part of this noble activity . Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at Ashram News & Activity Report for the Month of Feb 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sankirtan is the Svarupa (essential nature) of God. Dhvani is Sankirtan. Sankirtan is the essence of the Vedas. Sankirtan is singing God's name with Bhava, Prem or divine feeling. There is infinite Sakti or power in the Lord's Names. /Nama/ and /Nami/ are inseparable. /Nama/ means Name (Name of God). /Nami/ means 'that which is denoted by the /Nama/ or Name'. Nama is greater than the Nami. Sankirtan removes the impurities of the mind (Mala); it steadies the mind and checks its tendency to vacillate (Vikshepa); and ultimately it tears the veil of ignorance too (Avarana), and brings the Sadhaka (aspirant) face to face with God. Sankirtan Yoga is the easiest, quickest, safest, cheapest and best way for attaining God-realization in this age. /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 97254 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Mar 7 01:38:36 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:38:36 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, March 2012 Message-ID: <4F57026C.6070905@divyajivan.org> March 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *March 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *"Life Sketch of Lord Gauranga on Sri Chaitnaya Mahaprbhu Jayanti (March 8, 2012) by Swami Sivananda* "Gauranga was an embodiment of love. He lived, moved and had his being in love. His speech was full of love. He radiated love to all. His touch was a magnetism of love. He sang in love. He breathed in love. He walked in love. He showed by practice how God should be loved. He taught little by precept, but more by example. If he simply uttered one word, "You will be blessed with Bhakti", it was quite sufficient to throw a man into Samadhi and fill his heart with Prem (love). Such was Gauranga's power. When Gauranga passed along the streets and roads, his powerful Prem current influenced and overpowered thousands. They uttered irresistibly "Hari Bol! Hari Bol!" and danced in ecstasy" Lord Gauranga said, "Listen Swaroopa and Ramananda Raj! The chanting of Krishna's Name is the chief means of attaining Krishna's feet in the Kali Yuga. Sankirtan of the Name is the supreme healer in the Iron Age. Sankirtan tantamount to Vedic sacrifice. Sankirtan destroys sins and purifies the heart and creates Bhakti. Chant the name while sitting, standing, walking, eating, in bed and everywhere. The Name is omnipotent. You can repeat the Name at any place, at any time.<< More>> *"Holi"- A Spring Festival of Hope, Joy & New Life - Swami Sivananda (March 9, 2012)* "It begins about ten days before the full moon of the month Phalgun (February-March), but is usually only observed for the last three or four days, terminating with the full moon. This is the spring festival of the Hindus. In the spring season all the trees are filled with sweet-smelling flowers. They all proclaim the glory and everlasting beauty of God. They inspire you with hope, joy and a new life, and stir you on to find out the creator and the Indweller, who is hiding Himself in these forms". "Holi also means ?sacrifice?. Burn all the impurities of the mind, such as egoism, vanity and lust, through the fire of devotion and knowledge. Ignite cosmic love, mercy, generosity, selflessness, truthfulness and purity through the fire of Yogic practice. This is the real spirit of Holi. Rise from the mire of stupidity and absurdity and dive deep into the ocean of divinity. The call of Holi is to always keep ablaze the light of God-love shining in your heart. Inner illumination is the real Holi. The spring season is the manifestation of the Lord, according to the /Bhagavad Gita/. Holi is said there to be His heart." <> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *Companions Until Illumination * Radiant Divinities! The way spiritual, which leads to true peace, everlasting joy, divine perfection, illumination and liberation, commences with /sad-vichara/?right enquiry into why we are here, what we are here for, what is this thing called life? Our presence, our being and doing upon this planet earth is characterised as life?what is this life?...... There is something within you which is timeless, beginningless and endless, immortal and imperishable, deathless and indestructible, /na hanyate hanyamane sarire /(is not killed when the body is killed). ?There must be some meaning, it is not meaningless, it does not end in death, there is a hereafter.?......All sincere /sadhaks /must, therefore, be /vicharsila/,/vivekvan/,/samyami/,/sadachari /(engaged in enquiry, discrimination, be self-controlled, with right conduct). These are to be constant companions. .... Therefore think deeply, be wise, and attain perfection and liberation. Then rejoice! - Swami Chidananda........*<> * *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting News* Join us in *"Vidya Seva Yajna* " this summer - 1 lakh & 20, 000 notebooks distribution through Ashram's Project READ reaching to where it is needed the most. Contact the ashram for the details how you could be a part of this noble activity . Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at Ashram Srimad Bhagvat Katha by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Video Clips - 26th YTTC Feb 2012 - follow up News & Activity Report for the Month of Feb 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sankirtan is the Svarupa (essential nature) of God. Dhvani is Sankirtan. Sankirtan is the essence of the Vedas. Sankirtan is singing God's name with Bhava, Prem or divine feeling. There is infinite Sakti or power in the Lord's Names. /Nama/ and /Nami/ are inseparable. /Nama/ means Name (Name of God). /Nami/ means 'that which is denoted by the /Nama/ or Name'. Nama is greater than the Nami. Sankirtan removes the impurities of the mind (Mala); it steadies the mind and checks its tendency to vacillate (Vikshepa); and ultimately it tears the veil of ignorance too (Avarana), and brings the Sadhaka (aspirant) face to face with God. Sankirtan Yoga is the easiest, quickest, safest, cheapest and best way for attaining God-realization in this age. /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** *"The Transcendental Divinity That Is Lord Rama"- Swami Sivananda Sri Ramnavmi * * April 1, 2012 * "The Name of Lord Rama is the greatest purifier of the heart. It wipes away all one's sins. Not only this, but it wipes away the sinful tendencies as well. The Name is sweeter than the sweetest of objects. It is the haven of peace. It is the very life of pure souls. It is the purifier of all purifying agencies. It quenches the consuming fire of worldly desires. It awakens the knowledge of God. It bathes the aspirant in the, ocean of divine bliss. Glory to Sri Rama and His Name!....... None but the righteous can be truly happy. None but he who has the correct sense of duty and the will for its implementation can be said to live worthily. One must be imbued with a definite conviction about the supremacy of moral principles, ethical values and spiritual ideals. These ought to guide one's day-to-day actions and serve as powerful means for the culture of the human personality. That is the purpose of life. That is the way to Self-realisation. That is the message and the mission of Lord Rama's Life on earth......- Swami Sivananda<< More>> *Audio Clips * " Sri Ramchandra Kripalu Bhajaman" "Om Namo Narayanaya" -Continuous Chanting in Diffrent Raga- Swami Adhyatmananda " Sri Vishnusahashranama" ** *Sri Hanuman Jayanti * Hanuman was the living embodiment of the power of Ram-Nam. He was an ideal selfless worker, a true Karma Yogi who worked desirelessly. He was a great devotee and an exceptional Brahmachari or celibate. He served Sri Rama with pure love and devotion, without expecting any fruit in return. He lived only to serve Sri Rama." "Hanuman ranks first amongst the heroes of the world. His heroic deeds, wonderful exploits and marvelous feats of strength and bravery cannot be adequately described.He is a Chiranjeevi. He is everywhere. He who has eyes and devotion beholds him and receives his blessing"....... Swami Sivananda << More>> Hanuman Chalisa - audio clip *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *"Surrender"* " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda.....<> - Swami Chidananda *Yoga Learning through YTTC * Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. You can still enroll. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting News* Brahmotsav of Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Bahvan & Sri Chidananda Dhyana Mandir /Sri Ashtalaxmi Darshan Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj News & Activity Report for the Month of March 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 /April 2012 *Glories of Divine Name * "Rama Nama burns ignorance, passion and sin. With knowledge or without knowledge, correctly or incorrectly, when the word "Rama" is pronounced, it showers a rain of good on the devotee. /Sri Rama Brahma Tarakam/: Sri Rama is Brahman who takes one across Samsara. Rama is one in whom yogins sport (/Ramante/) i.e., the Self within. Once you take refuge in Him, your welfare becomes His responsibility."- Swami Sivananda "Indeed the power of God?s Name is simply marvelous. It can take man to the highest and loftiest truth of world existence. The Name grants him a state of unalterable freedom, bliss & peace."- Papa Ramdas "What is it that can link us with that which is beyond thought, speech and mind, beyond the grasp of the intellect? The path of the Divine Name in this Kali Yuga is the supreme, the least complicated, the most efficacious, unfailing, simple and powerful path."- Swami Chidananda /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 14541 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** *"The Transcendental Divinity That Is Lord Rama"- Swami Sivananda Sri Ramnavmi * * April 1, 2012 * "The Name of Lord Rama is the greatest purifier of the heart. It wipes away all one's sins. Not only this, but it wipes away the sinful tendencies as well. The Name is sweeter than the sweetest of objects. It is the haven of peace. It is the very life of pure souls. It is the purifier of all purifying agencies. It quenches the consuming fire of worldly desires. It awakens the knowledge of God. It bathes the aspirant in the, ocean of divine bliss. Glory to Sri Rama and His Name!....... None but the righteous can be truly happy. None but he who has the correct sense of duty and the will for its implementation can be said to live worthily. One must be imbued with a definite conviction about the supremacy of moral principles, ethical values and spiritual ideals. These ought to guide one's day-to-day actions and serve as powerful means for the culture of the human personality. That is the purpose of life. That is the way to Self-realisation. That is the message and the mission of Lord Rama's Life on earth......- Swami Sivananda<< More>> *Audio Clips * " Sri Ramchandra Kripalu Bhajaman" "Om Namo Narayanaya" -Continuous Chanting in Diffrent Raga- Swami Adhyatmananda " Sri Vishnusahashranama" ** *Sri Hanuman Jayanti * Hanuman was the living embodiment of the power of Ram-Nam. He was an ideal selfless worker, a true Karma Yogi who worked desirelessly. He was a great devotee and an exceptional Brahmachari or celibate. He served Sri Rama with pure love and devotion, without expecting any fruit in return. He lived only to serve Sri Rama." "Hanuman ranks first amongst the heroes of the world. His heroic deeds, wonderful exploits and marvelous feats of strength and bravery cannot be adequately described.He is a Chiranjeevi. He is everywhere. He who has eyes and devotion beholds him and receives his blessing"....... Swami Sivananda << More>> Hanuman Chalisa - audio clip *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *"Surrender"* " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda.....<> - Swami Chidananda *Yoga Learning through YTTC * Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. You can still enroll. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting News* Brahmotsav of Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Bahvan & Sri Chidananda Dhyana Mandir /Sri Ashtalaxmi Darshan Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj News & Activity Report for the Month of March 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 /April 2012 *Glories of Divine Name * "Rama Nama burns ignorance, passion and sin. With knowledge or without knowledge, correctly or incorrectly, when the word "Rama" is pronounced, it showers a rain of good on the devotee. /Sri Rama Brahma Tarakam/: Sri Rama is Brahman who takes one across Samsara. Rama is one in whom yogins sport (/Ramante/) i.e., the Self within. Once you take refuge in Him, your welfare becomes His responsibility."- Swami Sivananda "Indeed the power of God?s Name is simply marvelous. It can take man to the highest and loftiest truth of world existence. The Name grants him a state of unalterable freedom, bliss & peace."- Papa Ramdas "What is it that can link us with that which is beyond thought, speech and mind, beyond the grasp of the intellect? The path of the Divine Name in this Kali Yuga is the supreme, the least complicated, the most efficacious, unfailing, simple and powerful path."- Swami Chidananda /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 14541 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** *"The Transcendental Divinity That Is Lord Rama"- Swami Sivananda Sri Ramnavmi * * April 1, 2012 * "The Name of Lord Rama is the greatest purifier of the heart. It wipes away all one's sins. Not only this, but it wipes away the sinful tendencies as well. The Name is sweeter than the sweetest of objects. It is the haven of peace. It is the very life of pure souls. It is the purifier of all purifying agencies. It quenches the consuming fire of worldly desires. It awakens the knowledge of God. It bathes the aspirant in the, ocean of divine bliss. Glory to Sri Rama and His Name!....... None but the righteous can be truly happy. None but he who has the correct sense of duty and the will for its implementation can be said to live worthily. One must be imbued with a definite conviction about the supremacy of moral principles, ethical values and spiritual ideals. These ought to guide one's day-to-day actions and serve as powerful means for the culture of the human personality. That is the purpose of life. That is the way to Self-realisation. That is the message and the mission of Lord Rama's Life on earth......- Swami Sivananda<< More>> *Audio Clips * " Sri Ramchandra Kripalu Bhajaman" "Om Namo Narayanaya" -Continuous Chanting in Diffrent Raga- Swami Adhyatmananda " Sri Vishnusahashranama" ** *Sri Hanuman Jayanti * Hanuman was the living embodiment of the power of Ram-Nam. He was an ideal selfless worker, a true Karma Yogi who worked desirelessly. He was a great devotee and an exceptional Brahmachari or celibate. He served Sri Rama with pure love and devotion, without expecting any fruit in return. He lived only to serve Sri Rama." "Hanuman ranks first amongst the heroes of the world. His heroic deeds, wonderful exploits and marvelous feats of strength and bravery cannot be adequately described.He is a Chiranjeevi. He is everywhere. He who has eyes and devotion beholds him and receives his blessing"....... Swami Sivananda << More>> Hanuman Chalisa - audio clip *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *"Surrender"* " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda.....<> - Swami Chidananda *Yoga Learning through YTTC * Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. You can still enroll. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting News* Brahmotsav of Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Bahvan & Sri Chidananda Dhyana Mandir /Sri Ashtalaxmi Darshan Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj News & Activity Report for the Month of March 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 /April 2012 *Glories of Divine Name * "Rama Nama burns ignorance, passion and sin. With knowledge or without knowledge, correctly or incorrectly, when the word "Rama" is pronounced, it showers a rain of good on the devotee. /Sri Rama Brahma Tarakam/: Sri Rama is Brahman who takes one across Samsara. Rama is one in whom yogins sport (/Ramante/) i.e., the Self within. Once you take refuge in Him, your welfare becomes His responsibility."- Swami Sivananda "Indeed the power of God?s Name is simply marvelous. It can take man to the highest and loftiest truth of world existence. The Name grants him a state of unalterable freedom, bliss & peace."- Papa Ramdas "What is it that can link us with that which is beyond thought, speech and mind, beyond the grasp of the intellect? The path of the Divine Name in this Kali Yuga is the supreme, the least complicated, the most efficacious, unfailing, simple and powerful path."- Swami Chidananda /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 14541 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** *"The Transcendental Divinity That Is Lord Rama"- Swami Sivananda Sri Ramnavmi * * April 1, 2012 * "The Name of Lord Rama is the greatest purifier of the heart. It wipes away all one's sins. Not only this, but it wipes away the sinful tendencies as well. The Name is sweeter than the sweetest of objects. It is the haven of peace. It is the very life of pure souls. It is the purifier of all purifying agencies. It quenches the consuming fire of worldly desires. It awakens the knowledge of God. It bathes the aspirant in the, ocean of divine bliss. Glory to Sri Rama and His Name!....... None but the righteous can be truly happy. None but he who has the correct sense of duty and the will for its implementation can be said to live worthily. One must be imbued with a definite conviction about the supremacy of moral principles, ethical values and spiritual ideals. These ought to guide one's day-to-day actions and serve as powerful means for the culture of the human personality. That is the purpose of life. That is the way to Self-realisation. That is the message and the mission of Lord Rama's Life on earth......- Swami Sivananda<< More>> *Audio Clips * "Om Namo Narayanaya" -Continuous Chanting in Diffrent Raga- Swami Adhyatmananda " Sri Vishnusahashranama" ** *Sri Hanuman Jayanti * Hanuman was the living embodiment of the power of Ram-Nam. He was an ideal selfless worker, a true Karma Yogi who worked desirelessly. He was a great devotee and an exceptional Brahmachari or celibate. He served Sri Rama with pure love and devotion, without expecting any fruit in return. He lived only to serve Sri Rama." "Hanuman ranks first amongst the heroes of the world. His heroic deeds, wonderful exploits and marvelous feats of strength and bravery cannot be adequately described.He is a Chiranjeevi. He is everywhere. He who has eyes and devotion beholds him and receives his blessing"....... Swami Sivananda << More>> Hanuman Chalisa - audio clip *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *"Surrender"* " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." So, surrender and activity do not conflict with each other, but are part and parcel of a total act of spiritualising yourself completely, stepping aside and asking God to take over. If God takes over, everything is under control, everything is working perfectly. If we are there, nothing is under control?mind is not under control, senses are not under control, everything is upside down. When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes. You will only do that which is in accordance with the will of God, the teachings of God and the saints. If it is not in consonance with the will of God and the teachings of the saints, you will not do it. - Swami Chidananda<< More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. You can still enroll. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting News* Brahmotsav of Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Bahvan & Sri Chidananda Dhyana Mandir /Sri Ashtalaxmi Darshan Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj News & Activity Report for the Month of March 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 /April 2012 *Glories of Divine Name * "Rama Nama burns ignorance, passion and sin. With knowledge or without knowledge, correctly or incorrectly, when the word "Rama" is pronounced, it showers a rain of good on the devotee. /Sri Rama Brahma Tarakam/: Sri Rama is Brahman who takes one across Samsara. Rama is one in whom yogins sport (/Ramante/) i.e., the Self within. Once you take refuge in Him, your welfare becomes His responsibility."- Swami Sivananda "Indeed the power of God?s Name is simply marvelous. It can take man to the highest and loftiest truth of world existence. The Name grants him a state of unalterable freedom, bliss & peace."- Papa Ramdas "What is it that can link us with that which is beyond thought, speech and mind, beyond the grasp of the intellect? The path of the Divine Name in this Kali Yuga is the supreme, the least complicated, the most efficacious, unfailing, simple and powerful path."- Swami Chidananda /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 120054 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Mar 30 22:49:43 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:49:43 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, April 2012 Message-ID: <4F7670C7.3050900@divyajivan.org> April 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *April 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** *"The Transcendental Divinity That Is Lord Rama"- Swami Sivananda Sri Ramnavmi * * April 1, 2012 * "The Name of Lord Rama is the greatest purifier of the heart. It wipes away all one's sins. Not only this, but it wipes away the sinful tendencies as well. The Name is sweeter than the sweetest of objects. It is the haven of peace. It is the very life of pure souls. It is the purifier of all purifying agencies. It quenches the consuming fire of worldly desires. It awakens the knowledge of God. It bathes the aspirant in the, ocean of divine bliss. Glory to Sri Rama and His Name!....... None but the righteous can be truly happy. None but he who has the correct sense of duty and the will for its implementation can be said to live worthily. One must be imbued with a definite conviction about the supremacy of moral principles, ethical values and spiritual ideals. These ought to guide one's day-to-day actions and serve as powerful means for the culture of the human personality. That is the purpose of life. That is the way to Self-realisation. That is the message and the mission of Lord Rama's Life on earth......- Swami Sivananda<< More>> *Audio Clips * "Om Namo Narayanaya" -Continuous Chanting in Diffrent Raga- Swami Adhyatmananda " Sri Vishnusahashranama" ** *Sri Hanuman Jayanti ( April 6, 1012 )* Hanuman was the living embodiment of the power of Ram-Nam. He was an ideal selfless worker, a true Karma Yogi who worked desirelessly. He was a great devotee and an exceptional Brahmachari or celibate. He served Sri Rama with pure love and devotion, without expecting any fruit in return. He lived only to serve Sri Rama." "Hanuman ranks first amongst the heroes of the world. His heroic deeds, wonderful exploits and marvelous feats of strength and bravery cannot be adequately described.He is a Chiranjeevi. He is everywhere. He who has eyes and devotion beholds him and receives his blessing"....... Swami Sivananda << More>> Hanuman Chalisa - audio clip *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *"Surrender"* " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." Surrender and activity do not conflict with each other, but are part and parcel of a total act of spiritualising yourself completely, stepping aside and asking God to take over. If God takes over, everything is under control, everything is working perfectly. If we are there, nothing is under control?mind is not under control, senses are not under control, everything is upside down. When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes. You will only do that which is in accordance with the will of God, the teachings of God and the saints. If it is not in consonance with the will of God and the teachings of the saints, you will not do it." - Swami Chidananda<< More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. You can still enroll. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting News* Brahmotsav of Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Bahvan & Sri Chidananda Dhyana Mandir /Sri Ashtalaxmi Darshan Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj News & Activity Report for the Month of March 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 / *Glories of Divine Name * "Rama Nama burns ignorance, passion and sin. With knowledge or without knowledge, correctly or incorrectly, when the word "Rama" is pronounced, it showers a rain of good on the devotee. /Sri Rama Brahma Tarakam/: Sri Rama is Brahman who takes one across Samsara. Rama is one in whom yogins sport (/Ramante/) i.e., the Self within. Once you take refuge in Him, your welfare becomes His responsibility."- Swami Sivananda "Indeed the power of God?s Name is simply marvelous. It can take man to the highest and loftiest truth of world existence. The Name grants him a state of unalterable freedom, bliss & peace."- Papa Ramdas "What is it that can link us with that which is beyond thought, speech and mind, beyond the grasp of the intellect? The path of the Divine Name in this Kali Yuga is the supreme, the least complicated, the most efficacious, unfailing, simple and powerful path."- Swami Chidananda /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 14541 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ***The Worship of the Divine Mother - Swami Sivananda on the occasion of Adi Shaktipith, **Sri Asthalaxmi Brahmotsav ( April 29, 2012 ) * ** " Devi is synonymous with Sakti or the Divine Power that manifests, sustains and transforms the universe as the one unifying force of Existence. In fact, worship of Devi is not sectarian; it does not belong to any cult. By Devi or Sakti we mean the presupposition of all forms of existential power, the power of knowledge, of omniscience. These powers are the glorious attributes of God?you may call Him Vishnu or Siva or as you like. In other words, Sakti is the very possibility of the Absolute?s appearing as many, of God?s causing this universe. Sakti and Sakta are one; the Power and the one who possesses the Power cannot be separated; God and Sakti are like fire and heat of fire." "Devi-worship or Sakti-worship is therefore worship of God?s glory, of God?s greatness and supremacy. It is adoration of the Almighty" - Swami Sivananda<< More>> " Sri Yantra Worship" Utsav Triveni -Join with us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram. Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *The immanence of God* " 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." "What more can I say? 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 << More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * *Visit our"SIVA" (Sivananda Institute of Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Center. * Join any yoga group, as per your liking & ability and transform your life into YogaWay of Living . Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Yes, you can still enroll. Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad invites you to 68th birthday celebration of *Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj * in the company of learned Saints. Daily Sant Samagam, Satsang and JnanaYajna with Maha Mandleshwars have been organized from April 29, 2012- May 3, 2012. Get the details 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 . News & Activity Report for the Month of April 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / April 2012 *Pearle's of Wisdom * "A good word for a bad one is worth much but costs little. Kindness does not consist in gifts, but in gentleness and generosity." "Bear no envy. Commit no slander. Speak no falsehood. Practice no deceit. Harbor no malice.You will be ever joyful, happy and peaceful." "Sacrifice and service are your two hands. Freedom and peace are your two legs. Love and bliss are your two eyes. Truth and devotion are your two ears. Self- knowledge is your mouth. Perfection is, indeed, heart and soul." "The Sweetness of life is devotion. The fragrance of life is generosity. The pivot of life is meditation . The goal of life is Self- Realization." -Swami Sivananda *Gurudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 23020 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sat Apr 28 01:23:51 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:23:51 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, May 2012 Message-ID: <4F9B7EE7.8050108@divyajivan.org> May 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *May 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ***The Worship of the Divine Mother - Swami Sivananda on the occasion of Adi Shaktipith, **Sri Asthalaxmi Brahmotsav ( April 29, 2012 ) * ** " Devi is synonymous with Sakti or the Divine Power that manifests, sustains and transforms the universe as the one unifying force of Existence. In fact, worship of Devi is not sectarian; it does not belong to any cult. By Devi or Sakti we mean the presupposition of all forms of existential power, the power of knowledge, of omniscience. These powers are the glorious attributes of God?you may call Him Vishnu or Siva or as you like. In other words, Sakti is the very possibility of the Absolute?s appearing as many, of God?s causing this universe. Sakti and Sakta are one; the Power and the one who possesses the Power cannot be separated; God and Sakti are like fire and heat of fire." "Devi-worship or Sakti-worship is therefore worship of God?s glory, of God?s greatness and supremacy. It is adoration of the Almighty" - Swami Sivananda<< More>> " Sri Yantra Worship" Utsav Triveni -Join with us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram. Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** * The immanence of God* " 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." "What more can I say? 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 << More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * *Visit our"SIVA" (Sivananda Institute of Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Center. * Join any yoga group, as per your liking & ability and transform your life into YogaWay of Living . Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Yes, you can still enroll. Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad invites you to 68th birthday celebration of *Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj * in the company of learned Saints. Daily Sant Samagam, Satsang and JnanaYajna with Maha Mandleshwars have been organized from April 29, 2012- May 3, 2012. Get the details 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 . News & Activity Report for the Month of April 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / April 2012 *Pearle's of Wisdom * "A good word for a bad one is worth much but costs little. Kindness does not consist in gifts, but in gentleness and generosity." "Bear no envy. Commit no slander. Speak no falsehood. Practice no deceit. Harbor no malice.You will be ever joyful, happy and peaceful." "Sacrifice and service are your two hands. Freedom and peace are your two legs. Love and bliss are your two eyes. Truth and devotion are your two ears. Self- knowledge is your mouth. Perfection is, indeed, heart and soul." "The Sweetness of life is devotion. The fragrance of life is generosity. The pivot of life is meditation . 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In fact, worship of Devi is not sectarian; it does not belong to any cult. By Devi or Sakti we mean the presupposition of all forms of existential power, the power of knowledge, of omniscience. These powers are the glorious attributes of God?you may call Him Vishnu or Siva or as you like. In other words, Sakti is the very possibility of the Absolute?s appearing as many, of God?s causing this universe. Sakti and Sakta are one; the Power and the one who possesses the Power cannot be separated; God and Sakti are like fire and heat of fire." "Devi-worship or Sakti-worship is therefore worship of God?s glory, of God?s greatness and supremacy. It is adoration of the Almighty" - Swami Sivananda<< More>> " Sri Yantra Worship" Utsav Triveni -Join with us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram. Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** * The immanence of God* " 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." "What more can I say? 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 << More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * *Visit our"SIVA" (Sivananda Institute of Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Center. * Join any yoga group, as per your liking & ability and transform your life into YogaWay of Living . Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Yes, you can still enroll. Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad invites you to 68th birthday celebration of *Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj * in the company of learned Saints. Daily Sant Samagam, Satsang and JnanaYajna with Maha Mandleshwars have been organized from April 29, 2012- May 3, 2012. Get the details 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 . News & Activity Report for the Month of April 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / April 2012 *Pearle's of Wisdom * "A good word for a bad one is worth much but costs little. Kindness does not consist in gifts, but in gentleness and generosity." "Bear no envy. Commit no slander. Speak no falsehood. Practice no deceit. Harbor no malice.You will be ever joyful, happy and peaceful." "Sacrifice and service are your two hands. Freedom and peace are your two legs. Love and bliss are your two eyes. Truth and devotion are your two ears. Self- knowledge is your mouth. Perfection is, indeed, heart and soul." "The Sweetness of life is devotion. The fragrance of life is generosity. The pivot of life is meditation . The goal of life is Self- Realization." -Swami Sivananda *Gurudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 23020 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sat Apr 28 01:40:33 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:40:33 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, May 2012 Message-ID: <4F9B82D1.30202@divyajivan.org> May 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *May 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ***The Worship of the Divine Mother - Swami Sivananda on the occasion of Adi Shaktipith, **Sri Asthalaxmi Brahmotsav ( April 29, 2012 ) * ** " Devi is synonymous with Sakti or the Divine Power that manifests, sustains and transforms the universe as the one unifying force of Existence. In fact, worship of Devi is not sectarian; it does not belong to any cult. By Devi or Sakti we mean the presupposition of all forms of existential power, the power of knowledge, of omniscience. These powers are the glorious attributes of God?you may call Him Vishnu or Siva or as you like. In other words, Sakti is the very possibility of the Absolute?s appearing as many, of God?s causing this universe. Sakti and Sakta are one; the Power and the one who possesses the Power cannot be separated; God and Sakti are like fire and heat of fire." "Devi-worship or Sakti-worship is therefore worship of God?s glory, of God?s greatness and supremacy. It is adoration of the Almighty" - Swami Sivananda<< More>> " Sri Yantra Worship" Utsav Triveni -Join with us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram. Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *The immanence of God* " 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." "What more can I say? 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 << More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * *Visit our"SIVA" (Sivananda Institute of Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Center. * Join any yoga group, as per your liking & ability and transform your life into YogaWay of Living . Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Yes, you can still enroll. Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad invites you to 68th birthday celebration of*Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj* in the company of learned Saints. Daily Sant Samagam, Satsang and JnanaYajna with Maha Mandleshwars have been organized from April 29, 2012- May 3, 2012. Get the details 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 . News & Activity Report for the Month of April 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / April 2012 *Pearle's of Wisdom * "A good word for a bad one is worth much but costs little. Kindness does not consist in gifts, but in gentleness and generosity." "Bear no envy. Commit no slander. Speak no falsehood. Practice no deceit. Harbor no malice.You will be ever joyful, happy and peaceful." "Sacrifice and service are your two hands. Freedom and peace are your two legs. Love and bliss are your two eyes. Truth and devotion are your two ears. Self- knowledge is your mouth. Perfection is, indeed, heart and soul." "The Sweetness of life is devotion. The fragrance of life is generosity. The pivot of life is meditation . 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In fact, worship of Devi is not sectarian; it does not belong to any cult. By Devi or Sakti we mean the presupposition of all forms of existential power, the power of knowledge, of omniscience. These powers are the glorious attributes of God?you may call Him Vishnu or Siva or as you like. In other words, Sakti is the very possibility of the Absolute?s appearing as many, of God?s causing this universe. Sakti and Sakta are one; the Power and the one who possesses the Power cannot be separated; God and Sakti are like fire and heat of fire." "Devi-worship or Sakti-worship is therefore worship of God?s glory, of God?s greatness and supremacy. It is adoration of the Almighty" - Swami Sivananda<< More>> " Sri Yantra Worship" Utsav Triveni -Join with us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram. Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *The immanence of God* " 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." "What more can I say? 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 << More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * *Visit our"SIVA" (Sivananda Institute of Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Center. * Join any yoga group, as per your liking & ability and transform your life into YogaWay of Living . Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Yes, you can still enroll. Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad invites you to 68th birthday celebration of*Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj* in the company of learned Saints. Daily Sant Samagam, Satsang and JnanaYajna with Maha Mandleshwars have been organized from April 29, 2012- May 3, 2012. Get the details 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 . News & Activity Report for the Month of April 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / April 2012 *Pearle's of Wisdom * "A good word for a bad one is worth much but costs little. Kindness does not consist in gifts, but in gentleness and generosity." "Bear no envy. Commit no slander. Speak no falsehood. Practice no deceit. Harbor no malice.You will be ever joyful, happy and peaceful." "Sacrifice and service are your two hands. Freedom and peace are your two legs. Love and bliss are your two eyes. Truth and devotion are your two ears. Self- knowledge is your mouth. Perfection is, indeed, heart and soul." "The Sweetness of life is devotion. The fragrance of life is generosity. The pivot of life is meditation . The goal of life is Self- Realization." -Swami Sivananda *Gurudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 23020 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu May 31 22:29:58 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 21:29:58 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, June 2012 Message-ID: <4FC82926.2080202@divyajivan.org> June 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *June 2 012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** * Remembering "/Sannyasa Diksha" day / of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivananda (June 1, 2012) * * * ** "Rare it is to find a parallel to the type of life?of lofty, sublime selflessness and total, wonderful, dedicated selfless service of all God?s creatures?that Gurudev was and placed before us as an ideal. It is to this embodiment of selflessness and selfless service, this great expounder of /nishkama-karma-yoga, /who boldly declared, "Service of humanity is worship of God," that we pay our homage. May his blessings be upon us all!" "All Gurudev?s life after Self-realisation, after becoming an enlightened sage and shining as a great light of the Himalayas, was a saga of selfless service?service of the poor, service of the suffering, service of the sick, service of the distressed, service of spiritual aspirants and seekers, service of all humanity, service of the whole world. In diverse, numerous ways, his entire life was one great, continuous stream of selfless service. He had even forgotten how to think of himself; he could only think of others. He lived thinking of others: "In what way can I be of benefit, in what way can I serve?" That was Gurudev Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj till the very last days." - Swami Chidananda<< More>>. *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** Faith Hope and Charity* *" Faith, hope and charity?never let go of these. Always let them be enshrined within you?faith in the Supreme, hope for yourself and charity towards all." "Thus finish your journey and you will attain the Goal. The journey will take you to your destiny?your divine destiny, the fulfillment of which is the most important thing in life. All other things come afterward; they are secondary. In this way, understand your life, understand yourself, understand your relationship to the Maker, and understand your relationship to the rest of creation." "May you ponder these cardinal points of your life?s journey?charity towards God?s creatures, absolute hope about yourself, and absolute faith in the Being Who has brought you into being, Who has placed you among His creatures, so that you may become like Him and you can attain Him as your supreme Goal!"/- /Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad humbly announces Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Mahaaraj's Divya Tour 2012 ( Jun 19, 2012 - Sept 19, 2012) to the West. An invitation of a devotee led to an inquiry with the key organizers of the past Divya Tours of Pujya Swamiji and collecting the responses from them have made Swamiji's Divya Tour a reality. It is them, the key organizers, who has built up the Divya Tour 2012 itinerary in a Yajana spirit, in and through their busy life. Pujya Swamiji is touched by their devotion and dedication to pursue higher in life. He thanks them all, who are ready to receive Him. He welcomes them all for joining him in his mission of service to humanity and spreading the message of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is all SIVA's WILL. Please find theprogram schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. Report for the Month of May 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / May 2012 *Divine Inspiration * Selfless service can reveal to you the identity of humanity, can expand your heart and take you to the door of intuition. Therefore, do unceasing selfless service and thus purify your heart. Have a definite aim. Live with a definite purpose. Realise that life is meant for service and not for self-seeking. Build your life on the great ideal of selfless service. All other ideals will manifest in life through this ideal of selfless service. Be actively pure, helpful and self-sacrificing. Discipline the body and the mind again and again for fiery service. Discipline of the body and the mind is the first stage in practical Yoga. Nishkamya Seva is the keystone to Karma Yoga, Cultivate humility, love, truth in thought, words and deeds. Abandon pettiness, narrow outlook, selfishness, jealousy and anger. See God in every living creature and within you. Feel His presence everywhere. You will experience immense bliss, strength and indescribable joy. - Swami Sivananda G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 110454 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu May 31 22:37:21 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 21:37:21 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, June 2012 Message-ID: <4FC82AE1.30709@divyajivan.org> June 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *June 2 012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** * Remembering "/Sannyasa Diksha" day / of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivananda (June 1, 2012) * * * ** "Rare it is to find a parallel to the type of life?of lofty, sublime selflessness and total, wonderful, dedicated selfless service of all God?s creatures?that Gurudev was and placed before us as an ideal. It is to this embodiment of selflessness and selfless service, this great expounder of /nishkama-karma-yoga, /who boldly declared, "Service of humanity is worship of God," that we pay our homage. May his blessings be upon us all!" "All Gurudev?s life after Self-realisation, after becoming an enlightened sage and shining as a great light of the Himalayas, was a saga of selfless service?service of the poor, service of the suffering, service of the sick, service of the distressed, service of spiritual aspirants and seekers, service of all humanity, service of the whole world. In diverse, numerous ways, his entire life was one great, continuous stream of selfless service. He had even forgotten how to think of himself; he could only think of others. He lived thinking of others: "In what way can I be of benefit, in what way can I serve?" That was Gurudev Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj till the very last days." - Swami Chidananda<< More>>. *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** Faith Hope and Charity* *" Faith, hope and charity?never let go of these. Always let them be enshrined within you?faith in the Supreme, hope for yourself and charity towards all." "Thus finish your journey and you will attain the Goal. The journey will take you to your destiny?your divine destiny, the fulfillment of which is the most important thing in life. All other things come afterward; they are secondary. In this way, understand your life, understand yourself, understand your relationship to the Maker, and understand your relationship to the rest of creation." "May you ponder these cardinal points of your life?s journey?charity towards God?s creatures, absolute hope about yourself, and absolute faith in the Being Who has brought you into being, Who has placed you among His creatures, so that you may become like Him and you can attain Him as your supreme Goal!"/- /Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad humbly announces Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Mahaaraj's Divya Tour 2012 ( Jun 19, 2012 - Sept 19, 2012) to the West. An invitation of a devotee led to an inquiry with the key organizers of the past Divya Tours of Pujya Swamiji and collecting the responses from them have made Swamiji's Divya Tour a reality. It is them, the key organizers, who has built up the Divya Tour 2012 itinerary in a Yajana spirit, in and through their busy life. Pujya Swamiji is touched by their devotion and dedication to pursue higher in life. He thanks them all, who are ready to receive Him. He welcomes them all for joining him in his mission of service to humanity and spreading the message of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is all SIVA's WILL. Please find theprogram schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. Report for the Month of May 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / May 2012 *Divine Inspiration * Selfless service can reveal to you the identity of humanity, can expand your heart and take you to the door of intuition. Therefore, do unceasing selfless service and thus purify your heart. Have a definite aim. Live with a definite purpose. Realise that life is meant for service and not for self-seeking. Build your life on the great ideal of selfless service. All other ideals will manifest in life through this ideal of selfless service. Be actively pure, helpful and self-sacrificing. Discipline the body and the mind again and again for fiery service. Discipline of the body and the mind is the first stage in practical Yoga. Nishkamya Seva is the keystone to Karma Yoga, Cultivate humility, love, truth in thought, words and deeds. Abandon pettiness, narrow outlook, selfishness, jealousy and anger. See God in every living creature and within you. Feel His presence everywhere. You will experience immense bliss, strength and indescribable joy. - Swami Sivananda G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 110454 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu May 31 22:47:32 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 21:47:32 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, June 2012 Message-ID: <4FC82D44.3000902@divyajivan.org> June 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *June 2 012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** * Remembering "/Sannyasa Diksha" day / of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivananda (June 1, 2012) * * * ** "Rare it is to find a parallel to the type of life?of lofty, sublime selflessness and total, wonderful, dedicated selfless service of all God?s creatures?that Gurudev was and placed before us as an ideal. It is to this embodiment of selflessness and selfless service, this great expounder of /nishkama-karma-yoga, /who boldly declared, "Service of humanity is worship of God," that we pay our homage. May his blessings be upon us all!" "All Gurudev?s life after Self-realisation, after becoming an enlightened sage and shining as a great light of the Himalayas, was a saga of selfless service?service of the poor, service of the suffering, service of the sick, service of the distressed, service of spiritual aspirants and seekers, service of all humanity, service of the whole world. In diverse, numerous ways, his entire life was one great, continuous stream of selfless service. He had even forgotten how to think of himself; he could only think of others. He lived thinking of others: "In what way can I be of benefit, in what way can I serve?" That was Gurudev Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj till the very last days." - Swami Chidananda<< More>>. *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** Faith Hope and Charity* *" Faith, hope and charity?never let go of these. Always let them be enshrined within you?faith in the Supreme, hope for yourself and charity towards all." "Thus finish your journey and you will attain the Goal. The journey will take you to your destiny?your divine destiny, the fulfillment of which is the most important thing in life. All other things come afterward; they are secondary. In this way, understand your life, understand yourself, understand your relationship to the Maker, and understand your relationship to the rest of creation." "May you ponder these cardinal points of your life?s journey?charity towards God?s creatures, absolute hope about yourself, and absolute faith in the Being Who has brought you into being, Who has placed you among His creatures, so that you may become like Him and you can attain Him as your supreme Goal!"/- /Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad humbly announces Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Mahaaraj's Divya Tour 2012 ( Jun 19, 2012 - Sept 19, 2012) to the West. An invitation of a devotee led to an inquiry with the key organizers of the past Divya Tours of Pujya Swamiji and collecting the responses from them have made Swamiji's Divya Tour a reality. It is them, the key organizers, who has built up the Divya Tour 2012 itinerary in a Yajana spirit, in and through their busy life. Pujya Swamiji is touched by their devotion and dedication to pursue higher in life. He thanks them all, who are ready to receive Him. He welcomes them all for joining him in his mission of service to humanity and spreading the message of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is all SIVA's WILL. Please find theprogram schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. Report for the Month of May 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / May 2012 *Divine Inspiration * * Selfless service can reveal to you the identity of humanity, can expand your heart and take you to the door of intuition. Therefore, do unceasing selfless service and thus purify your heart. Have a definite aim. Live with a definite purpose. Realise that life is meant for service and not for self-seeking. * Build your life on the great ideal of selfless service. All other ideals will manifest in life through this ideal of selfless service. Be actively pure, helpful and self-sacrificing. Discipline the body and the mind again and again for fiery service. Discipline of the body and the mind is the first stage in practical Yoga. * Nishkamya Seva is the keystone to Karma Yoga, Cultivate humility, love, truth in thought, words and deeds. Abandon pettiness, narrow outlook, selfishness, jealousy and anger. * See God in every living creature and within you. Feel His presence everywhere. You will experience immense bliss, strength and indescribable joy. - Swami Sivananda G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 110454 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu May 31 22:54:35 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 21:54:35 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, June 2012 Message-ID: <4FC82EEB.8030809@divyajivan.org> June 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *June 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** * Remembering "/Sannyasa Diksha" day / of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivananda (June 1, 2012) * * * ** "Rare it is to find a parallel to the type of life?of lofty, sublime selflessness and total, wonderful, dedicated selfless service of all God?s creatures?that Gurudev was and placed before us as an ideal. It is to this embodiment of selflessness and selfless service, this great expounder of /nishkama-karma-yoga, /who boldly declared, "Service of humanity is worship of God," that we pay our homage. May his blessings be upon us all!" "All Gurudev?s life after Self-realisation, after becoming an enlightened sage and shining as a great light of the Himalayas, was a saga of selfless service?service of the poor, service of the suffering, service of the sick, service of the distressed, service of spiritual aspirants and seekers, service of all humanity, service of the whole world. In diverse, numerous ways, his entire life was one great, continuous stream of selfless service. He had even forgotten how to think of himself; he could only think of others. He lived thinking of others: "In what way can I be of benefit, in what way can I serve?" That was Gurudev Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj till the very last days." - Swami Chidananda<< More>>. *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** Faith Hope and Charity* *" Faith, hope and charity?never let go of these. Always let them be enshrined within you?faith in the Supreme, hope for yourself and charity towards all." "Thus finish your journey and you will attain the Goal. The journey will take you to your destiny?your divine destiny, the fulfillment of which is the most important thing in life. All other things come afterward; they are secondary. In this way, understand your life, understand yourself, understand your relationship to the Maker, and understand your relationship to the rest of creation." "May you ponder these cardinal points of your life?s journey?charity towards God?s creatures, absolute hope about yourself, and absolute faith in the Being Who has brought you into being, Who has placed you among His creatures, so that you may become like Him and you can attain Him as your supreme Goal!"/- /Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad humbly announces Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Mahaaraj's Divya Tour 2012 ( Jun 19, 2012 - Sept 19, 2012) to the West. An invitation of a devotee led to an inquiry with the key organizers of the past Divya Tours of Pujya Swamiji and collecting the responses from them have made Swamiji's Divya Tour a reality. It is them, the key organizers, who has built up the Divya Tour 2012 itinerary in a Yajana spirit, in and through their busy life. Pujya Swamiji is touched by their devotion and dedication to pursue higher in life. He thanks them all, who are ready to receive Him. He welcomes them all for joining him in his mission of service to humanity and spreading the message of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is all SIVA's WILL. Please find theprogram schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. Report for the Month of May 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / May 2012 *Divine Inspiration * * Selfless service can reveal to you the identity of humanity, can expand your heart and take you to the door of intuition. Therefore, do unceasing selfless service and thus purify your heart. Have a definite aim. Live with a definite purpose. Realise that life is meant for service and not for self-seeking. * Build your life on the great ideal of selfless service. All other ideals will manifest in life through this ideal of selfless service. Be actively pure, helpful and self-sacrificing. Discipline the body and the mind again and again for fiery service. Discipline of the body and the mind is the first stage in practical Yoga. * Nishkamya Seva is the keystone to Karma Yoga, Cultivate humility, love, truth in thought, words and deeds. Abandon pettiness, narrow outlook, selfishness, jealousy and anger. * See God in every living creature and within you. Feel His presence everywhere. You will experience immense bliss, strength and indescribable joy. - Swami Sivananda G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 110454 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Jun 27 01:50:00 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:50:00 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, July 2012 Message-ID: <4FEA9F08.6050808@divyajivan.org> July 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *July 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *"Glories of Guru-Bhakti Yoga " by Swami Sivananda on auspicious Guru Purnima * *( July 3, 2012 ) * " Worship the Guru with the flowers of faith and devotion. Satsanga with the Guru is the first pillar in the temple of Self-realisation.Grace of God takes the form of Guru. To see the Guru is to see God. Blind is the man who has not seen the divine Master. There is but one religion, the religion of devotion and love to Guru." "Everyone who longs to transcend misery and obtain joy and happiness in life should sincerely practise Guru-Bhakti Yoga. True lasting happiness can be had by taking recourse to Guru Seva Yoga. Guru-Bhakti Yoga confers immortality, eternal bliss, freedom, perfection, perennial joy and everlasting peace."....... Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *No One Can Give You Salvation* ?No one can give salvation to any individual except that individual himself or herself.? ?You have to work for liberation from sorrow and the attainment of bliss; no one can give it to you; you obtain it by your own effort. In spite of all that has been said about Guru?s grace and divine /kripa /and miracles, nevertheless, the truth is that supreme state of blessedness is something you can give to yourself; no one else can give it to you.? ........Swami Chidananda << More>> // *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting Upcoming events * Divya Tour of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's commenced with stop over in Germany and arrival in USA in Chicago. Swamiji is a world-renowned yoga teacher. He has been teaching yoga for more than thirty years and has conducted about seven hundred Yoga & Meditation Camps. His yoga classes are always crowded as his teaching of yoga is simple and filled with many useful tips. He explains the benefits of various yoga postures and demonstrates each. It's a wonderful experience. Swamiji stresses the need for maintaining self-discipline and following a regular daily Sadhana. He stresses the Yoga way of Living to reach the Goal of Life - "The God Realization." Morning Yoga sessions & evening satsangs are getting organized all across. Please find the Program schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. for the details go to Divya Tour 2012 website News & Activity report for the Month of June 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 *Guru's Grace * * "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 G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ** * Remembering "/Sannyasa Diksha" day / of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivananda (June 1, 2012) * * * -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5060 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Satsanga with the Guru is the first pillar in the temple of Self-realisation.Grace of God takes the form of Guru. To see the Guru is to see God. Blind is the man who has not seen the divine Master. There is but one religion, the religion of devotion and love to Guru." "Everyone who longs to transcend misery and obtain joy and happiness in life should sincerely practise Guru-Bhakti Yoga. True lasting happiness can be had by taking recourse to Guru Seva Yoga. Guru-Bhakti Yoga confers immortality, eternal bliss, freedom, perfection, perennial joy and everlasting peace."....... Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *No One Can Give You Salvation* ?No one can give salvation to any individual except that individual himself or herself.? ?You have to work for liberation from sorrow and the attainment of bliss; no one can give it to you; you obtain it by your own effort. In spite of all that has been said about Guru?s grace and divine /kripa /and miracles, nevertheless, the truth is that supreme state of blessedness is something you can give to yourself; no one else can give it to you.? ........Swami Chidananda << More>> // *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting the events * Divya Tour of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's commenced with stop over in Germany and arrival in USA in Chicago, his first stop. Swamiji is a world-renowned yoga teacher. He has been teaching yoga for more than thirty years and has conducted more than 750 Yoga & Meditation Camps. His yoga classes are always crowded as his teaching of yoga is simple and filled with many useful tips. He explains the benefits of various yoga postures. Swamiji stresses the need for maintaining self-discipline and following a regular daily Sadhana. He stresses the Yoga way of Living to reach the Goal of Life - "The God Realization." Morning Yoga sessions & evening satsangs are getting organized all across. Please find the Program schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. for the details go to Divya Tour 2012 website News & Activity report for the Month of June 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 *Guru's Grace * * "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. 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Blind is the man who has not seen the divine Master. There is but one religion, the religion of devotion and love to Guru." "Everyone who longs to transcend misery and obtain joy and happiness in life should sincerely practise Guru-Bhakti Yoga. True lasting happiness can be had by taking recourse to Guru Seva Yoga. Guru-Bhakti Yoga confers immortality, eternal bliss, freedom, perfection, perennial joy and everlasting peace."....... Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** * No One Can Give You Salvation* ?No one can give salvation to any individual except that individual himself or herself.? ?You have to work for liberation from sorrow and the attainment of bliss; no one can give it to you; you obtain it by your own effort. In spite of all that has been said about Guru?s grace and divine /kripa /and miracles, nevertheless, the truth is that supreme state of blessedness is something you can give to yourself; no one else can give it to you.? ........Swami Chidananda << More>> // *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting the events * Divya Tour of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's commenced with stop over in Germany and arrival in USA in Chicago, his first stop. Swamiji stresses the need for maintaining self-discipline and following a regular daily Sadhana. He stresses the Yoga way of Living to reach the Goal of Life - "The God Realization." Swamiji is a world-renowned yoga teacher. He has been teaching yoga for more than thirty five years and has conducted more than 750 Yoga & Meditation Camps. His yoga classes are always crowded as his teaching of yoga is simple and filled with many useful tips. He explains the benefits of various yoga postures. Morning Yoga sessions & evening satsangs are getting organized all across. Please find the Program schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. for the details go to Divya Tour 2012 website News & Activity report for the Month of June 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 *Guru's Grace * * "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. 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Blind is the man who has not seen the divine Master. There is but one religion, the religion of devotion and love to Guru." "Everyone who longs to transcend misery and obtain joy and happiness in life should sincerely practise Guru-Bhakti Yoga. True lasting happiness can be had by taking recourse to Guru Seva Yoga. Guru-Bhakti Yoga confers immortality, eternal bliss, freedom, perfection, perennial joy and everlasting peace." Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** * No One Can Give You Salvation* ?No one can give salvation to any individual except that individual himself or herself.? ?You have to work for liberation from sorrow and the attainment of bliss; no one can give it to you; you obtain it by your own effort. In spite of all that has been said about Guru?s grace and divine /kripa /and miracles, nevertheless, the truth is that supreme state of blessedness is something you can give to yourself; no one else can give it to you.? ........Swami Chidananda << More>> // *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting the events * Divya Tour of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's commenced with stop over in Germany and arrival in USA in Chicago, his first stop. Swamiji stresses the need for maintaining self-discipline and following a regular daily Sadhana. He stresses the Yoga way of Living to reach the Goal of Life - "The God Realization." Swamiji is a world-renowned yoga teacher. He has been teaching yoga for more than thirty five years and has conducted more than 750 Yoga & Meditation Camps. His yoga classes are always crowded as his teaching of yoga is simple and filled with many useful tips. He explains the benefits of various yoga postures. Morning Yoga sessions & evening satsangs are getting organized all across. Please find the Program schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. for the details go to Divya Tour 2012 website News & Activity report for the Month of June 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 *Guru's Grace * * "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. 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Blind is the man who has not seen the divine Master. There is but one religion, the religion of devotion and love to Guru." "Everyone who longs to transcend misery and obtain joy and happiness in life should sincerely practise Guru-Bhakti Yoga. True lasting happiness can be had by taking recourse to Guru Seva Yoga. Guru-Bhakti Yoga confers immortality, eternal bliss, freedom, perfection, perennial joy and everlasting peace." Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** * No One Can Give You Salvation* ?No one can give salvation to any individual except that individual himself or herself.? ?You have to work for liberation from sorrow and the attainment of bliss; no one can give it to you; you obtain it by your own effort. In spite of all that has been said about Guru?s grace and divine /kripa /and miracles, nevertheless, the truth is that supreme state of blessedness is something you can give to yourself; no one else can give it to you.? ........Swami Chidananda << More>> // *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting the events * Divya Tour of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's commenced with stop over in Germany and arrival in USA in Chicago, his first stop. Swamiji stresses the need for maintaining self-discipline and following a regular daily Sadhana. He stresses the Yoga way of Living to reach the Goal of Life - "The God Realization." Swamiji is a world-renowned yoga teacher. He has been teaching yoga for more than thirty five years and has conducted more than 750 Yoga & Meditation Camps. His yoga classes are always crowded as his teaching of yoga is simple and filled with many useful tips. He explains the benefits of various yoga postures. Morning Yoga sessions & evening satsangs are getting organized all across. Please find the Program schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. for the details go to Divya Tour 2012 website News & Activity report for the Month of June 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 *Guru's Grace * * "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. 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 9505 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 8967 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Mon Jul 2 00:46:41 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sun, 01 Jul 2012 23:46:41 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, July 2012 Message-ID: <4FF127B1.9090609@divyajivan.org> July 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *July 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *"Glory of Guru-Bhakti Yoga " by Swami Sivananda on auspicious Guru Purnima * *( July 3, 2012 ) * " Worship the Guru with the flowers of faith and devotion. Satsanga with the Guru is the first pillar in the temple of Self-realisation.Grace of God takes the form of Guru. To see the Guru is to see God. Blind is the man who has not seen the divine Master. There is but one religion, the religion of devotion and love to Guru." "Everyone who longs to transcend misery and obtain joy and happiness in life should sincerely practise Guru-Bhakti Yoga. True lasting happiness can be had by taking recourse to Guru Seva Yoga. Guru-Bhakti Yoga confers immortality, eternal bliss, freedom, perfection, perennial joy and everlasting peace." Swami Sivananda <> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** * No One Can Give You Salvation* ?No one can give salvation to any individual except that individual himself or herself.? ?You have to work for liberation from sorrow and the attainment of bliss; no one can give it to you; you obtain it by your own effort. In spite of all that has been said about Guru?s grace and divine /kripa /and miracles, nevertheless, the truth is that supreme state of blessedness is something you can give to yourself; no one else can give it to you.? ........Swami Chidananda <> // *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting the events * Divya Tour of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's commenced with stop over in Germany and arrival in USA in Chicago, his first stop. Swamiji stresses the need for maintaining self-discipline and following a regular daily Sadhana. He stresses the Yoga way of Living to reach the Goal of Life - "The God Realization." Swamiji is a world-renowned yoga teacher. He has been teaching yoga for more than thirty five years and has conducted more than 750 Yoga & Meditation Camps. His yoga classes are always crowded as his teaching of yoga is simple and filled with many useful tips. He explains the benefits of various yoga postures. Morning Yoga sessions & evening satsangs are getting organized all across. Please find the Program schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. for the details go to Divya Tour 2012 website News & Activity report for the Month of June 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 *Guru's Grace * * "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 G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5060 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 6499 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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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."- Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Temptation: *?/Kamah krodhascha lobhascha dehe tisthanti taskarah jnanaratnapaharaya tasmat jagrata jagrata/?Lust anger and greed, they are dacoits to rob and plunder the pearl of wisdom, not coming from outside to assail or invade you, but residing within your own body. Therefore, be awake, be awake,? says Sankaracharya in Vairagya Dindima." "We invite temptations; we go into that area where we are tempted. We cultivate the company of such persons who are our temptation, who are our downfall, who are the ones through whom these lower propensities assail us, by whom they are stimulated and made manifest"....... "Turn to God for help and you will receive it without fail, unfailingly. Turn to Him every day in meditation?meditation with faith, meditation with love, meditation with humility. And be on guard against these inner enemies to which you are host, inner enemies dwelling within your self, meaning you no good. This is the mystery of God and His creation, the great maya which is duratyaya (difficult to cross). Be on guard, never lay down arms, never give way. Always know that one day you have to overcome and you will overcome".- Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard */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. 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. <> *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * "It was very hectic four day program at Chicago. Pujya Swamiji's day began at 4.00/4.30am(wake up call for host and Swamiji), starting from home for morning yoga at 5.45am until 10.30pm touching down at home, traveling from one place to the next attending devotees' request for Bhiksha, home visit, evening temple satsang etc but, when it is satsang time and swamiji start speaking, He was found ever fresh and in a different realm. Every word and every sentence He speaks enters right into the heart of listeners and has a message so inspiring and energizing" -sevak To Swamiji, teaching of Bhagwad Geeta is the "Gospel of Swami Sivananda". Simple Formula of Blissful living, in His words, ?Be good, Do good, Be kind, Be compassionate, serve, love, be generous, be pure, be regular in your daily prayers and selfless service are the principle keys to live and lead blissful life.? Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour 2012 has commenced in USA from Chicago on June 28, 2012. Swamiji has completed his programs at Chicago, Madison, Detroit, Toronto, Toledo, Bloomington, Charlotte and Atlanta. His Morning Yoga, Pranamyam and Meditation sessions are popular all across USA and Canada. Evening discourses on various spiritual subjects are full of wisdom teaching and helpful tips for day to day living."Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Contact your local organizer for the details of theprogram schedule in your area and get benefited. You can find Sri Swamiji's tour related information's @ Divya Tour 2012 website News &Activity Report for the month of July 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 ***Lord Krisha's utterence - Geetamrutam * Perform action, O Arjuna, being steadfast in Yoga, abandoning attachment and balanced in success and failure! Evenness of mind is called Yoga. (2:48) Endowed with wisdom (evenness of mind), one casts off in this life both good and evil deeds; therefore, devote thyself to Yoga; Yoga is skill in action. (2:50) The world is bound by actions other than those performed for the sake of sacrifice; do thou, therefore, O son of Kunti, perform action for that sake (for sacrifice) alone, free from attachment! (3:9) Whatever thou doest, whatever thou eatest, whatever thou offerest in sacrifice, whatever HTML clipboard thou givest, whatever thou practiseth as austerity, O Arjuna, do it as an offering unto Me!(9:27) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 10453 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Krishna- Divine Incarnation, /Purna Avatara/ On auspicious Janmashtami ( Aug 9, 2012 )* ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "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."- Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Temptation: *?/Kamah krodhascha lobhascha dehe tisthanti taskarah jnanaratnapaharaya tasmat jagrata jagrata/?Lust anger and greed, they are dacoits to rob and plunder the pearl of wisdom, not coming from outside to assail or invade you, but residing within your own body. Therefore, be awake, be awake,? says Sankaracharya in Vairagya Dindima." "We invite temptations; we go into that area where we are tempted. We cultivate the company of such persons who are our temptation, who are our downfall, who are the ones through whom these lower propensities assail us, by whom they are stimulated and made manifest"....... "Turn to God for help and you will receive it without fail, unfailingly. Turn to Him every day in meditation?meditation with faith, meditation with love, meditation with humility. And be on guard against these inner enemies to which you are host, inner enemies dwelling within your self, meaning you no good. This is the mystery of God and His creation, the great maya which is duratyaya (difficult to cross). Be on guard, never lay down arms, never give way. Always know that one day you have to overcome and you will overcome".- Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard */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. 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. <> *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * "It was very hectic four day program at Chicago. Pujya Swamiji's day began at 4.00/4.30am(wake up call for host and Swamiji), starting from home for morning yoga at 5.45am until 10.30pm touching down at home, traveling from one place to the next attending devotees' request for Bhiksha, home visit, evening temple satsang etc but, when it is satsang time and swamiji start speaking, He was found ever fresh and in a different realm. Every word and every sentence He speaks enters right into the heart of listeners and has a message so inspiring and energizing" -sevak Keys to Blissful living, in His words, ?Be good, Do good, Be kind, Be compassionate, serve, love, be generous, be pure, be regular in your daily prayers and selfless service are the principle keys to live and lead blissful life.? Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour 2012 has commenced in USA from Chicago on June 28, 2012. Swamiji has completed his programs at Chicago, Madison, Detroit, Toronto, Toledo, Bloomington, Charlotte and Atlanta. His Morning Yoga, Pranamyam and Meditation sessions are popular all across USA and Canada. Evening discourses on various spiritual subjects are full of wisdom teaching and helpful tips for day to day living."Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Contact your local organizer for the details of theprogram schedule in your area and get benefited. You can find Sri Swamiji's tour related information's @ Divya Tour 2012 website News &Activity Report for the month of July 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 ***Lord Krisha's Utterance , "Geetamrutam " * Perform action, O Arjuna, being steadfast in Yoga, abandoning attachment and balanced in success and failure! Evenness of mind is called Yoga. (2:48) Acts of sacrifice, gift and austerity should not be abandoned, but should be performed; sacrifice, gift and also austerity are the purifiers of the wise.(18:5) For, verily the true nature of action (enjoined by the scriptures) should be known, also (that) of forbidden (or unlawful) action, and of inaction; hard to understand is the nature (path) of action.(4:17) Having abandoned attachment to the fruit of the action, ever content, depending on nothing, he does not do anything though engaged in activity.(4:20) The world is bound by actions other than those performed for the sake of sacrifice; do thou, therefore, O son of Kunti, perform action for that sake (for sacrifice) alone, free from attachment! (3:9) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 9505 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sun Aug 5 11:38:43 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sun, 05 Aug 2012 10:38:43 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, August 2012 Message-ID: <501E9383.4050003@divyajivan.org> August 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *August 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Krishna- Divine Incarnation, /Purna Avatara/ on auspicious Janmashtami ( Aug 9, 2012 )* ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "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."- Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Temptation: *?/Kamah krodhascha lobhascha dehe tisthanti taskarah jnanaratnapaharaya tasmat jagrata jagrata/?Lust anger and greed, they are dacoits to rob and plunder the pearl of wisdom, not coming from outside to assail or invade you, but residing within your own body. Therefore, be awake, be awake,? says Sankaracharya in Vairagya Dindima." "We invite temptations; we go into that area where we are tempted. We cultivate the company of such persons who are our temptation, who are our downfall, who are the ones through whom these lower propensities assail us, by whom they are stimulated and made manifest"....... "Turn to God for help and you will receive it without fail, unfailingly. Turn to Him every day in meditation?meditation with faith, meditation with love, meditation with humility. And be on guard against these inner enemies to which you are host, inner enemies dwelling within your self, meaning you no good. This is the mystery of God and His creation, the great maya which is duratyaya (difficult to cross). Be on guard, never lay down arms, never give way. Always know that one day you have to overcome and you will overcome".- Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard */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. 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. <> *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * "It was very hectic four day program at Chicago. Pujya Swamiji's day began at 4.00/4.30am(wake up call for host and Swamiji) starting from homeafter prayer & meditationfor morning yoga class at 5.45am until 10.30pm touching down at home, traveling from one place to the next, attending devotees' request for Bhiksha, home visit, evening temple satsang etc but, when it is satsang time and Swamiji starts speaking, HE was found ever fresh and in a different realm. Every word and every sentence HE speaks enters right into the heart of listeners and has a message so inspiring and energizing" -sevak For Individual host it is a few days of hectic schedule but For Swamiji it is everyday the same hectic schedule. He is fountain of energy. What is the secret ? HE has dedicated His life and each breath of His to the service of Humanity and to fulfill the Mission of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. HE inspires others to join in and stay in to be a part of SIVA's Mission. Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour 2012 has commenced in USA from Chicago on June 28, 2012. Swamiji has completed his programs at Chicago, Madison, Detroit, Toronto, Toledo, Bloomington, Charlotte and Atlanta. His Morning Yoga, Pranamyam and Meditation sessions are popular all across USA and Canada. Evening discourses on various spiritual subjects are full of wisdom teaching and helpful tips for day to day living."Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Contact your local organizer for the details of theprogram schedule in your area and get benefited. You can find Sri Swamiji's tour related information's @ Divya Tour 2012 website News &Activity Report for the month of July 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 ***Lord Krisha's Utterance , "Geetamrutam " * Perform action, O Arjuna, being steadfast in Yoga, abandoning attachment and balanced in success and failure! Evenness of mind is called Yoga. (2:48) Acts of sacrifice, gift and austerity should not be abandoned, but should be performed; sacrifice, gift and also austerity are the purifiers of the wise.(18:5) For, verily the true nature of action (enjoined by the scriptures) should be known, also (that) of forbidden (or unlawful) action, and of inaction; hard to understand is the nature (path) of action.(4:17) Having abandoned attachment to the fruit of the action, ever content, depending on nothing, he does not do anything though engaged in activity.(4:20) The world is bound by actions other than those performed for the sake of sacrifice; do thou, therefore, O son of Kunti, perform action for that sake (for sacrifice) alone, free from attachment! (3:9) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 9505 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sun Aug 5 11:42:58 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sun, 05 Aug 2012 10:42:58 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, August 2012 Message-ID: <501E9482.9000506@divyajivan.org> August 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *August 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Krishna- Divine Incarnation, /Purna Avatara/ on auspicious Janmashtami ( Aug 9, 2012 )* ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "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."- Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Temptation: *?/Kamah krodhascha lobhascha dehe tisthanti taskarah jnanaratnapaharaya tasmat jagrata jagrata/?Lust anger and greed, they are dacoits to rob and plunder the pearl of wisdom, not coming from outside to assail or invade you, but residing within your own body. Therefore, be awake, be awake,? says Sankaracharya in Vairagya Dindima." "We invite temptations; we go into that area where we are tempted. We cultivate the company of such persons who are our temptation, who are our downfall, who are the ones through whom these lower propensities assail us, by whom they are stimulated and made manifest"....... "Turn to God for help and you will receive it without fail, unfailingly. Turn to Him every day in meditation?meditation with faith, meditation with love, meditation with humility. And be on guard against these inner enemies to which you are host, inner enemies dwelling within your self, meaning you no good. This is the mystery of God and His creation, the great maya which is duratyaya (difficult to cross). Be on guard, never lay down arms, never give way. Always know that one day you have to overcome and you will overcome".- Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard */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. 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. <> *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * "It was very hectic four day program at Chicago. Pujya Swamiji's day began at 4.00/4.30am(wake up call for host and Swamiji) starting from homeafter prayer & meditationfor morning yoga class at 5.45am until 10.30pm touching down at home, traveling from one place to the next, attending devotees' request for Bhiksha, home visit, evening temple satsang etc but, when it is satsang time and Swamiji starts speaking, HE was found ever fresh and in a different realm. Every word and every sentence HE speaks enters right into the heart of listeners and has a message so inspiring and energizing" -sevak For Individual host it is a few days of hectic schedule but For Swamiji it is everyday the same hectic schedule. He is fountain of energy. What is the secret ? HE has dedicated His life and each breath of His to the service of Humanity and to fulfill the Mission of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. HE inspires others to join in and stay in to be a part of SIVA's Mission. Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour 2012 has commenced in USA from Chicago on June 28, 2012. Swamiji has completed his programs at Chicago, Madison, Detroit, Toronto, Toledo, Bloomington, Charlotte and Atlanta. His Morning Yoga, Pranamyam and Meditation sessions are popular all across USA and Canada. Evening discourses on various spiritual subjects are full of wisdom teaching and helpful tips for day to day living."Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Contact your local organizer for the details of theprogram schedule in your area and get benefited. You can find Sri Swamiji's tour related information's @ Divya Tour 2012 website News &Activity Report for the month of July 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 ***Lord Krisha's Utterance , "Geetamrutam " * Perform action, O Arjuna, being steadfast in Yoga, abandoning attachment and balanced in success and failure! Evenness of mind is called Yoga. (2:48) Acts of sacrifice, gift and austerity should not be abandoned, but should be performed; sacrifice, gift and also austerity are the purifiers of the wise.(18:5) For, verily the true nature of action (enjoined by the scriptures) should be known, also (that) of forbidden (or unlawful) action, and of inaction; hard to understand is the nature (path) of action.(4:17) Having abandoned attachment to the fruit of the action, ever content, depending on nothing, he does not do anything though engaged in activity.(4:20) The world is bound by actions other than those performed for the sake of sacrifice; do thou, therefore, O son of Kunti, perform action for that sake (for sacrifice) alone, free from attachment! (3:9) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 9505 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sun Aug 5 11:47:05 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sun, 05 Aug 2012 10:47:05 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, August 2012 Message-ID: <501E9579.2000006@divyajivan.org> August 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *August 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Krishna- Divine Incarnation, /Purna Avatara/ on auspicious Janmashtami ( Aug 9, 2012 )* ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "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."- Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Temptation: *?/Kamah krodhascha lobhascha dehe tisthanti taskarah jnanaratnapaharaya tasmat jagrata jagrata/?Lust anger and greed, they are dacoits to rob and plunder the pearl of wisdom, not coming from outside to assail or invade you, but residing within your own body. Therefore, be awake, be awake,? says Sankaracharya in Vairagya Dindima." "We invite temptations; we go into that area where we are tempted. We cultivate the company of such persons who are our temptation, who are our downfall, who are the ones through whom these lower propensities assail us, by whom they are stimulated and made manifest"....... "Turn to God for help and you will receive it without fail, unfailingly. Turn to Him every day in meditation?meditation with faith, meditation with love, meditation with humility. And be on guard against these inner enemies to which you are host, inner enemies dwelling within your self, meaning you no good. This is the mystery of God and His creation, the great maya which is duratyaya (difficult to cross). Be on guard, never lay down arms, never give way. Always know that one day you have to overcome and you will overcome".- Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard */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. 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. <> *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * "It was very hectic four day program at Chicago. Pujya Swamiji's day began at 4.00/4.30am(wake up call for host and Swamiji) starting from homeafter prayer & meditationfor morning yoga class at 5.45am until 10.30pm touching down at home, traveling from one place to the next, attending devotees' request for Bhiksha, home visit, evening temple satsang etc but, when it is satsang time and Swamiji starts speaking, HE was found ever fresh and in a different realm. Every word and every sentence HE speaks enters right into the heart of listeners and has a message so inspiring and energizing" -sevak For Individual host it is a few days of hectic schedule but For Swamiji it is everyday the same hectic schedule. He is fountain of energy. What is the secret ? HE has dedicated His life and each breath of His to the service of Humanity and to fulfill the Mission of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. HE inspires others to join in and stay in to be a part of SIVA's Mission. Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour 2012 has commenced in USA from Chicago on June 28, 2012. Swamiji has completed his programs at Chicago, Madison, Detroit, Toronto, Toledo, Bloomington, Charlotte and Atlanta. His Morning Yoga, Pranamyam and Meditation sessions are popular all across USA and Canada. Evening discourses on various spiritual subjects are full of wisdom teaching and helpful tips for day to day living."Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Contact your local organizer for the details of theprogram schedule in your area and get benefited. You can find Sri Swamiji's tour related information's @ Divya Tour 2012 website News &Activity Report for the month of July 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 ***Lord Krisha's Utterance , "Geetamrutam " * Perform action, O Arjuna, being steadfast in Yoga, abandoning attachment and balanced in success and failure! Evenness of mind is called Yoga. (2:48) Acts of sacrifice, gift and austerity should not be abandoned, but should be performed; sacrifice, gift and also austerity are the purifiers of the wise.(18:5) For, verily the true nature of action (enjoined by the scriptures) should be known, also (that) of forbidden (or unlawful) action, and of inaction; hard to understand is the nature (path) of action.(4:17) Having abandoned attachment to the fruit of the action, ever content, depending on nothing, he does not do anything though engaged in activity.(4:20) The world is bound by actions other than those performed for the sake of sacrifice; do thou, therefore, O son of Kunti, perform action for that sake (for sacrifice) alone, free from attachment! (3:9) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 9505 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Sep 7 00:55:50 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 06 Sep 2012 23:55:50 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, September 2012 Message-ID: <50497E56.6080306@divyajivan.org> September 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *September 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard ***Remembering Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj on 125th Birth Anniversary ( Sept 8, 2012 ) of His Holiness* ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Our Adoration and Prostration to the Lotus Feet of Most Worshipful and Revered Gurudev Sri Swami Sivnandaji Maharaj. "Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj was the Man for the Mankind. Each breath of his life he breathed to serve, love and give the best what he could give or the best he could do for the mankind. He was a Godman, filled with wonderful love in his heart. From head to toe he was oozing with divine nectar of love, love and love only. He lived all his life for the good of mankind and he became a person beloved by countless people all over the world".........<> HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Ganesha - Remover of Obstacles ( on Ganesh Chaturthi - Sept 19, 2011) *** Lord Ganesha is an embodiment of wisdom and bliss. He is the Lord of Brahmacharins. He is the foremost among Brahmacharins or celibates. He is the Lord who removes all obstacles on the path of the spiritual aspirant, and bestows upon him worldly as well as spiritual success. Hence He is called Vigna Vinayaka. His Bija Akshara (root syllable) is Gung, pronounced to rhyme with the English word "sung". He is the Lord of harmony and peace./- Swami Sivananda..... <> / Sri Ganesh Sahsranama (sanskrit txt.) / English translation *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *"The Practice of Truth" *"Truth is a divine principle, that is not only the ultimate Reality, but also the path that leads to the ultimate Reality. It is the great /sadhana /that leads to the realisation of Truth. It is also the great penance that makes this /sadhana /fruitful, that supports this /sadhana/, infills this /sadhana /with a strength which is not of this earth, which is divine. The penance of truth creates spiritual force within one?s heart. The great Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, referred to this inner spiritual force as /atma-bala /and declared unhesitatingly that it was the source of all his strength and the secret of his success in whatever he undertook. The penance of truth gave him the spiritual power to overcome all that was inauspicious and unspiritual within himself. He had attained self-conquest, and above all he had attained conquest over falsehood in any form. So much so that he was bold enough to declare his viewpoint in the words: ?Not only is it true that God is truth, but I declare that truth is God.? To adhere to truth, verily would be to attain God" - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * With the Grace and Blessings of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, ?Divya Tour 2012" of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj has concluded on Sept 1, 2012 in USA & Canada. At present, He is in UK, the last leg of His tour. His holy presence and divine satsang brought joy and peace to seeking spiritual aspirants and yoga enthusiasts in the West. Morning Yoga sessions and evening satsang were well appreciated all across the USA and Canada. Devotees accorded him warm welcome and loved him for teaching Yoga way of Life. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. News & Activity Report for the Month of August 2012 Divya Jivan / July 2012 *** "Geetamrutam " * "He who hates no single being, is friendly and compassionate, free from self-regard and vanity, the same in good and evil, patient; Contented, ever devout, subdued in soul, firm in purpose, fixed on Me in heart and mind, and who worships Me, is dear to Me." -Bhagavad Gita (12:13-14) "And I am seated in the hearts of all; from Me are memory and knowledge, as well as their absence. I am verily that which has to be known by all the /Vedas/; I am indeed the author of Vedanta, and the knower of the /Vedas /am I".(15:!5) "To those men who worship Me alone , thinking of no other, who are devout, I provide gain and security."Bhagavad Gita (9 :22) "Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice to Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole Self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Lord, thou shalt verily come to Me".( 9:34) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard ***Remembering Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj on 125th Birth Anniversary ( Sept 8, 2012 ) of His Holiness* ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Our Adoration and Prostration to the Lotus Feet of Most Worshipful and Revered Gurudev Sri Swami Sivnandaji Maharaj. "Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj was the Man for the Mankind. Each breath of his life he breathed to serve, love and give the best what he could give or the best he could do for the mankind. He was a Godman, filled with wonderful love in his heart. From head to toe he was oozing with divine nectar of love, love and love only. He lived all his life for the good of mankind and he became a person beloved by countless people all over the world".........<> HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Ganesha - Remover of Obstacles ( on Ganesh Chaturthi - Sept 19, 2011) *** Lord Ganesha is an embodiment of wisdom and bliss. He is the Lord of Brahmacharins. He is the foremost among Brahmacharins or celibates. He is the Lord who removes all obstacles on the path of the spiritual aspirant, and bestows upon him worldly as well as spiritual success. Hence He is called Vigna Vinayaka. His Bija Akshara (root syllable) is Gung, pronounced to rhyme with the English word "sung". He is the Lord of harmony and peace./- Swami Sivananda..... <> / Sri Ganesh Sahsranama (sanskrit txt.) / English translation *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *"The Practice of Truth" *"Truth is a divine principle, that is not only the ultimate Reality, but also the path that leads to the ultimate Reality. It is the great /sadhana /that leads to the realisation of Truth. It is also the great penance that makes this /sadhana /fruitful, that supports this /sadhana/, infills this /sadhana /with a strength which is not of this earth, which is divine. The penance of truth creates spiritual force within one?s heart. The great Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, referred to this inner spiritual force as /atma-bala /and declared unhesitatingly that it was the source of all his strength and the secret of his success in whatever he undertook. The penance of truth gave him the spiritual power to overcome all that was inauspicious and unspiritual within himself. He had attained self-conquest, and above all he had attained conquest over falsehood in any form. So much so that he was bold enough to declare his viewpoint in the words: ?Not only is it true that God is truth, but I declare that truth is God.? To adhere to truth, verily would be to attain God" - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * With the Grace and Blessings of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, ?Divya Tour 2012" of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj has concluded in USA & Canada on Sept 1, 2012 . At present, Swamiji is in UK, the last leg of His tour. His holy presence and divine satsang brought joy and peace to seeking spiritual aspirants and yoga enthusiasts in the West. Morning Yoga sessions and evening satsang were well appreciated all across the USA and Canada. Devotees accorded him warm welcome and loved him for teaching Yoga way of Life. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. News & Activity Report for the Month of August 2012 Divya Jivan / July 2012 *** "Geetamrutam " * Having become the fire Vaisvanara, I abide in the body of living beings and, associated with the Prana and Apana, digest the fourfold food. "And I am seated in the hearts of all; from Me are memory and knowledge, as well as their absence. I am verily that which has to be known by all the /Vedas/; I am indeed the author of Vedanta, and the knower of the /Vedas /am I".(15:!5) "To those men who worship Me alone , thinking of no other, who are devout, I provide gain and security."Bhagavad Gita (9 :22) "Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice to Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole Self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Lord, thou shalt verily come to Me".( 9:34) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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"Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj was the Man for the Mankind. Each breath of his life he breathed to serve, love and give the best what he could give or the best he could do for the mankind. He was a Godman, filled with wonderful love in his heart. From head to toe he was oozing with divine nectar of love, love and love only. He lived all his life for the good of mankind and he became a person beloved by countless people all over the world".........<> HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Ganesha - Remover of Obstacles ( on Ganesh Chaturthi - Sept 19, 2011) *** Lord Ganesha is an embodiment of wisdom and bliss. He is the Lord of Brahmacharins. He is the foremost among Brahmacharins or celibates. He is the Lord who removes all obstacles on the path of the spiritual aspirant, and bestows upon him worldly as well as spiritual success. Hence He is called Vigna Vinayaka. His Bija Akshara (root syllable) is Gung, pronounced to rhyme with the English word "sung". He is the Lord of harmony and peace./- Swami Sivananda..... <> / Sri Ganesh Sahsranama (sanskrit txt.) / English translation *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *"The Practice of Truth" *"Truth is a divine principle, that is not only the ultimate Reality, but also the path that leads to the ultimate Reality. It is the great /sadhana /that leads to the realisation of Truth. It is also the great penance that makes this /sadhana /fruitful, that supports this /sadhana/, infills this /sadhana /with a strength which is not of this earth, which is divine. The penance of truth creates spiritual force within one?s heart. The great Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, referred to this inner spiritual force as /atma-bala /and declared unhesitatingly that it was the source of all his strength and the secret of his success in whatever he undertook. The penance of truth gave him the spiritual power to overcome all that was inauspicious and unspiritual within himself. He had attained self-conquest, and above all he had attained conquest over falsehood in any form. So much so that he was bold enough to declare his viewpoint in the words: ?Not only is it true that God is truth, but I declare that truth is God.? To adhere to truth, verily would be to attain God" - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * With the Grace and Blessings of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, ?Divya Tour 2012" of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj has concluded in USA & Canada on Sept 1, 2012 . At present, Swamiji is in UK, the last leg of His tour. His holy presence and divine satsang brought joy and peace to seeking spiritual aspirants and yoga enthusiasts in the West. Morning Yoga sessions and evening satsang were well appreciated all across the USA and Canada. Devotees accorded him warm welcome and loved him for teaching Yoga way of Life. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. News & Activity Report for the Month of August 2012 Divya Jivan / July 2012 *** "Geetamrutam " * Having become the fire Vaisvanara, I abide in the body of living beings and, associated with the Prana and Apana, digest the fourfold food. "And I am seated in the hearts of all; from Me are memory and knowledge, as well as their absence. I am verily that which has to be known by all the /Vedas/; I am indeed the author of Vedanta, and the knower of the /Vedas /am I".(15:!5) "To those men who worship Me alone , thinking of no other, who are devout, I provide gain and security."Bhagavad Gita (9 :22) "Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice to Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole Self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Lord, thou shalt verily come to Me".( 9:34) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." "This process demands a resolute will, determined effort and arduous struggle. In other words, strength and infinite power are the prime necessity. Thus it is the Divine Mother who has to operate through the aspirant. Let us now consider how?" ........Swami Sivananda<< More >> Devi Mahatamya - Swami Krishnananda Mangal Kari Bhavani" (Audio Clip) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness?all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; / that is supreme Yoga. Thus worship. God will reveal Himself in His transcendental, concealed form. Therefore, this great message, this great /sadhana /that Gurudev left for us, this inner secret of the spiritual life that he bestowed upon us as his special legacy, is that through virtue one can attain the source of all virtue, which is God. God dwells within your heart and is the source of all goodness. He is your indwelling reality, the source of your conduct and character, the source of your virtue and goodness, the source of your truth, purity and compassion, the source of the divine living of your life. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 ? Sept 23,2012) - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji?s Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal), Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show *** "Geetamrutam " * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride?these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 17218 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Oct 3 23:46:31 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 03 Oct 2012 22:46:31 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, October 2012 Message-ID: <506D0697.9000104@divyajivan.org> October 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *October 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *HTML clipboard *Navaratri - a festival of " Devi Worship " ***( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012) * ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." "This process demands a resolute will, determined effort and arduous struggle. In other words, strength and infinite power are the prime necessity. Thus it is the Divine Mother who has to operate through the aspirant. Let us now consider how?" ........Swami Sivananda<< More >> Devi Mahatamya - Swami Krishnananda Mangal Kari Bhavani" (Audio Clip) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness?all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; / that is supreme Yoga. Thus worship. God will reveal Himself in His transcendental, concealed form. Therefore, this great message, this great /sadhana /that Gurudev left for us, this inner secret of the spiritual life that he bestowed upon us as his special legacy, is that through virtue one can attain the source of all virtue, which is God. God dwells within your heart and is the source of all goodness. He is your indwelling reality, the source of your conduct and character, the source of your virtue and goodness, the source of your truth, purity and compassion, the source of the divine living of your life. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 ? Sept 23,2012) - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji?s Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal), Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show *** "Geetamrutam " * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride?these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 17218 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Tue Oct 9 10:47:16 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:47:16 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, October 2012 Message-ID: <507438F4.4060102@divyajivan.org> October 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *October 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *HTML clipboard *Navaratri - a festival of " Devi Worship " ***( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012) * ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." "This process demands a resolute will, determined effort and arduous struggle. In other words, strength and infinite power are the prime necessity. Thus it is the Divine Mother who has to operate through the aspirant. Let us now consider how?" ........Swami Sivananda<< More >> Devi Mahatamya - Swami Krishnananda Mangal Kari Bhavani" (Audio Clip) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness?all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; / that is supreme Yoga. Thus worship. God will reveal Himself in His transcendental, concealed form. Therefore, this great message, this great /sadhana /that Gurudev left for us, this inner secret of the spiritual life that he bestowed upon us as his special legacy, is that through virtue one can attain the source of all virtue, which is God. God dwells within your heart and is the source of all goodness. He is your indwelling reality, the source of your conduct and character, the source of your virtue and goodness, the source of your truth, purity and compassion, the source of the divine living of your life. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 ? Sept 23,2012) - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji?s Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal), Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show *** "Geetamrutam " * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride?these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." "This process demands a resolute will, determined effort and arduous struggle. In other words, strength and infinite power are the prime necessity. Thus it is the Divine Mother who has to operate through the aspirant. Let us now consider how?" ........Swami Sivananda<< More >> Devi Mahatamya - Swami Krishnananda Mangal Kari Bhavani" (Audio Clip) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness?all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; / that is supreme Yoga. Thus worship. God will reveal Himself in His transcendental, concealed form. Therefore, this great message, this great /sadhana /that Gurudev left for us, this inner secret of the spiritual life that he bestowed upon us as his special legacy, is that through virtue one can attain the source of all virtue, which is God. God dwells within your heart and is the source of all goodness. He is your indwelling reality, the source of your conduct and character, the source of your virtue and goodness, the source of your truth, purity and compassion, the source of the divine living of your life. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 ? Sept 23,2012) - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji?s Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal), Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show *** "Geetamrutam " * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride?these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri -A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)** * HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." "This process demands a resolute will, determined effort and arduous struggle. In other words, strength and infinite power are the prime necessity. Thus it is the Divine Mother who has to operate through the aspirant. Let us now consider how?" ........Swami Sivananda<< More >> Devi Mahatamya - Swami Krishnananda Mangal Kari Bhavani" (Audio Clip) =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; /that is supreme Yoga. Thus worship. God will reveal Himself in His transcendental, concealed form. Therefore, this great message, this great /sadhana /that Gurudev left for us, this inner secret of the spiritual life that he bestowed upon us as his special legacy, is that through virtue one can attain the source of all virtue, which is God. God dwells within your heart and is the source of all goodness. He is your indwelling reality, the source of your conduct and character, the source of your virtue and goodness, the source of your truth, purity and compassion, the source of the divine living of your life. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> ===================================================================================================================== *On Health Topics From " Yoga & Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda *"Backache"**Principle causes of Backache, Treatment & Precautions ....... Bhujangasana, Baddha-Naukasana, Kati -Utthanasana, Ushtrasana, Bharmari Pranayama & Shavasana are very helpful. Practice of Shalabhasana at the end of Bhujang?asana and practice of Dhanurasana on completion of Ushtrasana are found very beneficial for the backache. Therefore, without any type of hurry, with perfect quiet attitude & balance state of mind, practise Asanas, Bhramari as well as Omkar Pranayamas. **<> ============================================================================== HTML clipboard Concluding *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi"), its Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 *y Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by * * For Yogasana Video clips * Divya Jivan / October 2012 =============================================================== *Gitamrutam ** *Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) ************************************************************** Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org ------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Gita verse 16-01.gif Type: image/gif Size: 7089 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Gita verse 16-02.gif Type: image/gif Size: 7724 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri - A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)** * HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." - Swami Sivananda<< More >> =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; /that is supreme Yoga. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> ===================================================================================================================== *On Health Topics From " Yoga & Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda * **"Backache"**Principle causes of Backache, Treatment & Precautions ....... Bhujangasana, Baddha-Naukasana, Kati -Utthanasana, Ushtrasana, Bharmari Pranayama & Shavasana are very helpful. Practice of Shalabhasana at the end of Bhujang?asana and practice of Dhanurasana on completion of Ushtrasana are found very beneficial for the backache. Therefore, without any type of hurry, with perfect quiet attitude & balance state of mind, practise Asanas, Bhramari as well as Omkar Pranayamas. **<> ============================================================================== HTML clipboard Concluding *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi"), its Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 *Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by * * For Yogasana Video clips * Divya Jivan / October 2012 =============================================================== *Gitamrutam ** *Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) ************************************************************** Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website ------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Oct 10 23:54:47 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 22:54:47 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter October 2012 Message-ID: <50764307.5010604@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri - A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)** * HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." - Swami Sivananda<< More >> =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; /that is supreme Yoga. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> ===================================================================================================================== *On Health Topics From " Yoga & Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda * **"Backache"**Principle causes of Backache, Treatment & Precautions ....... Bhujangasana, Baddha-Naukasana, Kati -Utthanasana, Ushtrasana, Bharmari Pranayama & Shavasana are very helpful. Practice of Shalabhasana at the end of Bhujang?asana and practice of Dhanurasana on completion of Ushtrasana are found very beneficial for the backache. Therefore, without any type of hurry, with perfect quiet attitude & balance state of mind, practise Asanas, Bhramari as well as Omkar Pranayamas. **<> ============================================================================== HTML clipboard Concluding *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi"), its Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 *Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by * * For Yogasana Video clips * Divya Jivan / October 2012 =============================================================== *Gitamrutam ** *Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) ************************************************************** Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website ------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu Oct 11 00:16:59 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 23:16:59 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, October 2012 Message-ID: <5076483B.7070605@divyajivan.org> October 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *October 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *HTML clipboard *Navaratri - a festival of " Devi Worship " ***( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012) * ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." "This process demands a resolute will, determined effort and arduous struggle. In other words, strength and infinite power are the prime necessity. Thus it is the Divine Mother who has to operate through the aspirant. Let us now consider how?" ........Swami Sivananda<< More >> Devi Mahatamya - Swami Krishnananda Mangal Kari Bhavani" (Audio Clip) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness?all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; / that is supreme Yoga. Thus worship. God will reveal Himself in His transcendental, concealed form. Therefore, this great message, this great /sadhana /that Gurudev left for us, this inner secret of the spiritual life that he bestowed upon us as his special legacy, is that through virtue one can attain the source of all virtue, which is God. God dwells within your heart and is the source of all goodness. He is your indwelling reality, the source of your conduct and character, the source of your virtue and goodness, the source of your truth, purity and compassion, the source of the divine living of your life. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 ? Sept 23,2012) - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji?s Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal), Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show *** "Geetamrutam " * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride?these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Oct 12 00:56:40 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2012 23:56:40 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter October 2012 Message-ID: <5077A308.8050405@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri - A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)** * HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." - Swami Sivananda<< More >> =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; /that is supreme Yoga. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." Swami Chidananda << More>> =========================================================================== *On Health Topics From " Yoga & Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda * **"Backache"**Principle causes of Backache, Treatment & Precautions ....... Bhujangasana, Baddha-Naukasana, Kati -Utthanasana, Ushtrasana, Bharmari Pranayama & Shavasana are very helpful. Practice of Shalabhasana at the end of Bhujang?asana and practice of Dhanurasana on completion of Ushtrasana are found very beneficial for the backache. Therefore, without any type of hurry, with perfect quiet attitude & balance state of mind, practise Asanas, Bhramari as well as Omkar Pranayamas -<> HTML clipboard Upcoming 28th Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 *) * Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. HTML clipboard For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form ================================================================================== HTML clipboard Concluding *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Sept 2012 issue of Divya Jivan , a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi" is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring.Divya Jivan /October 2012 * Upcoming Navaratri Festival details / * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012/ * For Yogasana Video clips *Ponder These Truths " by * =============================================================== *Gitamrutam ** * * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) * Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) * Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) * Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) * The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) =============================================================== Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Oct 12 01:03:08 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:03:08 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter October 2012 Message-ID: <5077A48C.4020707@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri - A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)* HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." - Swami Sivananda<< More >> =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; /that is supreme Yoga. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." Swami Chidananda << More>> =========================================================================== *On Health Topics From " Yoga & Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda * **"Backache"**Principle causes of Backache, Treatment & Precautions ....... Bhujangasana, Baddha-Naukasana, Kati -Utthanasana, Ushtrasana, Bharmari Pranayama & Shavasana are very helpful. Practice of Shalabhasana at the end of Bhujang?asana and practice of Dhanurasana on completion of Ushtrasana are found very beneficial for the backache. Therefore, without any type of hurry, with perfect quiet attitude & balance state of mind, practise Asanas, Bhramari as well as Omkar Pranayamas -<> HTML clipboard Upcoming 28th Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 *) * Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. HTML clipboard For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form ================================================================================== HTML clipboard Concluding *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Sept 2012 issue of Divya Jivan , a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi" is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring.Divya Jivan /October 2012 * Upcoming Navaratri Festival details / * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012/ * For Yogasana Video clips *Ponder These Truths " by * =============================================================== *Gitamrutam ** * * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) * Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) * Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) * Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) * The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org* * *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Oct 12 01:10:22 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:10:22 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter October 2012 Message-ID: <5077A63E.1080005@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri - A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)* HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." - Swami Sivananda<< More >> =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand.Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." Swami Chidananda << More>> =========================================================================== *On Health Topics From " Yoga & Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda * **"Backache"**Principle causes of Backache, Treatment & Precautions ....... Bhujangasana, Baddha-Naukasana, Kati -Utthanasana, Ushtrasana, Bharmari Pranayama & Shavasana are very helpful. Practice of Shalabhasana at the end of Bhujang?asana and practice of Dhanurasana on completion of Ushtrasana are found very beneficial for the backache. Therefore, without any type of hurry, with perfect quiet attitude & balance state of mind, practise Asanas, Bhramari as well as Omkar Pranayamas -<> HTML clipboard Upcoming 28th Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 *) * Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. HTML clipboard For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form ================================================================================== HTML clipboard Concluding *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Sept 2012 issue of Divya Jivan , a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi" is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring.Divya Jivan /October 2012 * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012/ *se*Upcoming Navaratri Festival details *Truths " by * =============================================================== *Gitamrutam * * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) * Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) * Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) * Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) * The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org* * *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Oct 12 01:13:29 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:13:29 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter October 2012 Message-ID: <5077A6F9.7070708@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri - A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)* HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." - Swami Sivananda<< More >> =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand.Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." Swami Chidananda << More>> =========================================================================== *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Upcoming 28th Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 *)/For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form * * Sept 2012 issue of Divya Jivan , a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi" is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring.Divya Jivan /October 2012 * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012/ *se*Upcoming Navaratri Festival details *Truths " by * =============================================================== *Gitamrutam * * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) * Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) * Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) * Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) * The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org* * *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Nov 7 19:57:35 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:57:35 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter November 2012 Message-ID: <509B037F.8090607@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! ================================================================================= *Deepavali - A festival of Light , Joy & Illumination (Nov 13, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard "The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightnings shine and much less fire. All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali. He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self. Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the eternal bliss of the soul." - Swami Sivananda < More> Deepavali - A festival of Light, Joy & Illumonation -A special page As you perform Laxmi Pujan on Dhanteras & Deepavali understand the meaning of Sri Yantra Puja- Hymns of Goddess Lakshami Sri. Ashtalaxmi Darshan, Sri Mahalaxmi Stuti and "Sri Suktam (audio clips) HTML clipboard ======================================================================= *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard "The Divine Name is like a boatman who touches both banks. He comes to this bank and he can take us across, because he goes to the other bank as well. The Name has this great advantage." "Patanjali has a /sutra /which says that perfection can be obtained through repetition of the Name. And Jagat Guru Lord Krishna says: "He who repeats My Name at the time of leaving the body attains Me. He does not return once again into this mortal world." /Abheda/,/abhedata /of /nama /and /nami /(The non-difference, identity of the Lord and His Name) has been established by the direct experience of those who have practised this path and attained perfection."- Swami Chidananda << More>> ========================================================================= *On Health Topics from a book Yoga & Health " by Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard *Flexibility Exercises* Regular practice of simple and gentle flexibility exercises will improve stamina and strength, reduce aches and pains, improve posture and body alignment , improve immune system, awaken body and energize the mind and finally leads one to evolve spiritually. ........<> Included in this chapter - demonstration & explanation of flexibility exercises, still better guide is through Yoga DVD. *oga and Health " By Swami *================================================================================ *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * Upcoming 28th Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 *)/For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form * * *Divya Jivan /November 2012 * * Satsang & Seva activities through Ashram during the Month of October 2012 *================================================================================ Gitamrutam * Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org* * *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The light of lights, the self-luminous inner light of the Self is ever shining steadily in the chamber of your heart. Sit quietly. Close your eyes. Withdraw the senses. Fix the mind on this supreme light and enjoy the real Deepavali, by attaining illumination of the soul." HTML clipboard "The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightnings shine and much less fire. All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali"- Swami Sivananda << More>> As you perform Laxmi Pujan on Dhanteras & Deepavali understand the meaning of Sri Yantra Puja- Hymns of Goddess Lakshami Sri. Ashtalaxmi Darshan, Sri Mahalaxmi Stuti and "Sri Suktam (audio clips) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda.....<> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard ***Deepavali Greetings from Swami Adhyatmananda* HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Congratulations to America, May God bless America. Because it has proved that we stand for the truth, royalty, purity and character. We are united not only as nation but our unity is of the soul. May this glorious victory of America inspire many more nations to unite, stand and struggle for the perfection, eternity and higher values of the life. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. May spiritual illumination being unto thee! God Bless You All ! Happy Diwali ! With ocean deep regards, profound love and prayers for the Universal peace. Yours in the service of Humanity, At the feet of Sri Gurudev Sevak Swami Adhyatmananda. ***Upcoming events * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *** "Geetamrutam " * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) HTML clipboard To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5060 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Fix the mind on this supreme light and enjoy the real Deepavali, by attaining illumination of the soul." HTML clipboard "The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightnings shine and much less fire. All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali"- Swami Sivananda << More>> As you perform Laxmi Pujan on Dhanteras & Deepavali understand the meaning of Sri Yantra Puja- Hymns of Goddess Lakshami Sri. Ashtalaxmi Darshan, Sri Mahalaxmi Stuti and "Sri Suktam (audio clips) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda.....<> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard ***Deepavali Greetings from Swami Adhyatmananda* HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Congratulations to America, May God bless America. Because it has proved that we stand for the truth, royalty, purity and character. We are united not only as nation but our unity is of the soul. May this glorious victory of America inspire many more nations to unite, stand and struggle for the perfection, eternity and higher values of the life. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. May spiritual illumination being unto thee! God Bless You All ! Happy Diwali ! With ocean deep regards, profound love and prayers for the Universal peace. Yours in the service of Humanity, At the feet of Sri Gurudev Sevak Swami Adhyatmananda. ***Upcoming events * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *** "Geetamrutam " * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) HTML clipboard To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5060 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 27049 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Nov 9 06:11:05 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:11:05 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter November 2012 Message-ID: <509CE4C9.4080005@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! ================================================================================= *Deepavali - A festival of Light , Joy & Illumination (Nov 13, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard "The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightnings shine and much less fire. All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali. He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self. Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the eternal bliss of the soul." - Swami Sivananda < More> Deepavali - A festival of Light, Joy & Illumonation -A special page As you perform Laxmi Pujan on Dhanteras & Deepavali understand the meaning of Sri Yantra Puja- Hymns of Goddess Lakshami Sri. Ashtalaxmi Darshan, Sri Mahalaxmi Stuti and "Sri Suktam (audio clips) HTML clipboard ======================================================================= *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea "I am doing." We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda.....<> ========================================================================= *Deepavali Wishes from **Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Congratulations to America, May God bless America. Because it has proved that we stand for the truth, royalty, purity and character. We are united not only as nation but our unity is of the soul. May this glorious victory of America inspire many more nations to unite, stand and struggle for the perfection, eternity and higher values of the life. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. May spiritual illumination being unto thee! God Bless You All ! Happy Diwali ! With ocean deep regards, profound love and prayers for the Universal peace. Yours in the service of Humanity, At the feet of Sri Gurudev Sevak Swami Adhyatmananda. ============================================================================== *oga and Health " By Swami * *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *================================================================================ Gitamrutam * * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) * To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) * Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) HTML clipboard * Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) * Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66 Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org* * *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Nov 9 06:27:35 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:27:35 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter November 2012 Message-ID: <509CE8A7.3040701@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! ================================================================================= *Deepavali - A festival of Light , Joy & Illumination (Nov 13, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard "The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightnings shine and much less fire. All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali. He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self. Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the eternal bliss of the soul." - Swami Sivananda<< More> > ========================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea "I am doing." We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== *Deepavali Wishes from **Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. May spiritual illumination being unto thee!<< More>> ========================================================================================== ***Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *========================================================================================== Gitamrutam * * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) * To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) * Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) HTML clipboard * Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) * Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66 Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org* * *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sat Nov 10 00:34:15 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2012 23:34:15 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divyajivan Newsletter November 2012 Message-ID: <509DE757.2010401@divyajivan.org> OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! ================================================================================= *Deepavali - A festival of Light , Joy & Illumination (Nov 13, 2012 ) * "The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightnings shine and much less fire. All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali. He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self. Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the eternal bliss of the soul." - Swami Sivananda<< More> > ========================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea "I am doing." We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== *Deepavali Wishes from **Swami Adhyatmananda * Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. May spiritual illumination being unto thee!<< More>> ========================================================================================== ***Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *========================================================================================== Gitamrutam * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66 *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website* ** Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org ** |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self. Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the eternal bliss of the soul." - Swami Sivananda<< More> > ========================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea "I am doing." We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== *Deepavali Wishes from **Swami Adhyatmananda * Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Congratulations to America, May God bless America. Because it has proved that we stand for the truth, royalty, purity and character. We are united not only as nation but our unity is of the soul. May this glorious victory of America inspire many more nations to unite, stand and struggle for the perfection, eternity and higher values of the life. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. May spiritual illumination being unto thee!<< More>> ========================================================================================== ***Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at"SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *========================================================================================== Gitamrutam * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66 *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website* ** Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org ** |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self. Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the eternal bliss of the soul." - Swami Sivananda<< More> > ========================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea "I am doing." We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== *Deepavali Wishes from **Swami Adhyatmananda * Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Congratulations to America, May God bless America. Because it has proved that we stand for the truth, royalty, purity and character. We are united not only as nation but our unity is of the soul. May this glorious victory of America inspire many more nations to unite, stand and struggle for the perfection, eternity and higher values of the life. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. << More>> ========================================================================================== ***Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at"SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *========================================================================================== Gitamrutam * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66 *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website* ** Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org ** |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Gita is the most beautiful and the only truly philosophical song. It contains sublime lessons on wisdom and philosophy. It is the "Song Celestial". It is the universal gospel. It contains the message of life that appeals to all, irrespective of race, creed, age or religion. The Gita contains the divine nectar. It is the wish-fulfilling gem, tree and cow. You can milk anything from it. It is a book for eternity. It is a vade-mecum for all. Peace, bliss, wisdom, Brahman, Nirvana, Param Padam and Gita are all synonymous terms." - Sri Swami Sivananda << More>> ================================================================================= *Lord Dattatreya Jayanti ( Dec 27, 2012 )* Lord Sri Dattatreya - "He was a supreme Yogi. Like Dakshinamurti, He was the adi guru, the primal World Teacher. Contemplate His life. Meditate upon Him. Feel His divine presence. Evoke in your mind the sacred memory of Sati Anasuya and Atri Maharshi, the power of chastity, and divine grace in the form of Divinity taking birth at the earnest supplication and prayer of a heart filled with devotion. The earnest prayer of a heart filled with devotion never goes unanswered or unfulfilled. This is what the advent, the avatara of Dattatreya represents or proves.-Swami Chidananda << More>>. Dattatreya Jayanti - Swami Sivananda ================================================================================= *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* "The Immanence of GOD " "If you are aware of the indwelling presence of God in all creatures, ahimsa is inevitable. If you are aware that He dwells within you, and He is satyasvarupa (essence of truth), asatya (untruth) to you is impossible and satya becomes imperative. If you are aware that He is within all creatures and within yourself, then our relationships have to be of the same quality as the indwelling presence in both us and in others---that is divine. And God is supreme purity---nitya suddha, amala, vimala, niranjana. Therefore man's relationship to all fellow beings will also become pervaded by a supreme divine quality of purity. And samyama (self-control) and brahmacharya will become automatically realised if man keeps himself in the awareness of the presence of the silent Light of God within himself and all creatures. "To be aware of this and therefore not to harm or do anything bad to any creature is a very essential part of our sadhana and spiritual life; otherwise, you will be offending God Whom you are trying to realise." "Thus 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," - Swami Chidananda <> ================================================================================= Yoga Learning from a Book "Yoga, A way of Life" from Swami Adhyatmananda OMKAR - "Omkar Sadhana is the Prana of Spiritual Sadhana.Omkar is the best Pranayam." "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. Benevo?lence 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".......- Swami Adhyatmananda<< More>> ========================================================================================== *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events* 28 th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 )through "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) You can still enroll in YTTC at Sivananda Ashram , Ahmedabad. Yoga Teacher Training Course at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabada is designed to offer you the experience of living, Yoga way of Life and to present the necessary techniques that will enable you to pass these great teachings on to others. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, 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. The program syllabus includes detailed instructions for each posture with their benefits. Also, in depth practice of different pranayama (breathing exercises), meditation, relaxation (Yoga Nidra) techniques are taught based on Patanjali Yoga philosophy. At the concluding of the program and passing the test graduate receives certificate recognized by Gujarat University. 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 hotmail.com / # 079- 26861234. If you need any help in transportation to & from the airport / train station etc, contact directly Divine Darshan of the Lord (Video Clip) Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity Report for the Month of November 2012 *========================================================================================== Gitamrutam* I am the Self, O Gudakesha, seated in the hearts of all beings! I am the beginning, the middle and also the end of all beings.( 10-20) That, the Light of all lights, is beyond darkness; it is said to be knowledge, the Knowable and the goal of knowledge, seated in the hearts of all.(13-17) Having become the fire Vaisvanara, I abide in the body of living beings and, associated with the Prana and Apana, digest the fourfold food.( 15-14) That light which residing in the sun, illumines the whole world, that which is in the moon and in the fire---know that light to be Mine.( 15-12) Christmas, Its Spiritual Meaning by Sri Swami Sivananda Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Its verses embody words of wisdom coming from the infinite ocean of knowledge, the Absolute Itself." The Gita is the most beautiful and the only truly philosophical song. It contains sublime lessons on wisdom and philosophy. It is the "Song Celestial". It is the universal gospel. It contains the message of life that appeals to all, irrespective of race, creed, age or religion. The Gita contains the divine nectar. It is the wish-fulfilling gem, tree and cow. You can milk anything from it. It is a book for eternity. It is a vade-mecum for all. Peace, bliss, wisdom, Brahman, Nirvana, Param Padam and Gita are all synonymous terms." - Sri Swami Sivananda << More>> ================================================================================= *Lord Dattatreya Jayanti ( Dec 27, 2012 )* Lord Sri Dattatreya - "He was a supreme Yogi. Like Dakshinamurti, He was the adi guru, the primal World Teacher. Contemplate His life. Meditate upon Him. Feel His divine presence. Evoke in your mind the sacred memory of Sati Anasuya and Atri Maharshi, the power of chastity, and divine grace in the form of Divinity taking birth at the earnest supplication and prayer of a heart filled with devotion. The earnest prayer of a heart filled with devotion never goes unanswered or unfulfilled. This is what the advent, the avatara of Dattatreya represents or proves.-Swami Chidananda << More>>. Dattatreya Jayanti - Swami Sivananda ================================================================================= *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* "The Immanence of GOD " "If you are aware of the indwelling presence of God in all creatures, ahimsa is inevitable. If you are aware that He dwells within you, and He is satyasvarupa (essence of truth), asatya (untruth) to you is impossible and satya becomes imperative. If you are aware that He is within all creatures and within yourself, then our relationships have to be of the same quality as the indwelling presence in both us and in others---that is divine. And God is supreme purity---nitya suddha, amala, vimala, niranjana. Therefore man's relationship to all fellow beings will also become pervaded by a supreme divine quality of purity. And samyama (self-control) and brahmacharya will become automatically realised if man keeps himself in the awareness of the presence of the silent Light of God within himself and all creatures. "To be aware of this and therefore not to harm or do anything bad to any creature is a very essential part of our sadhana and spiritual life; otherwise, you will be offending God Whom you are trying to realise." "Thus 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," - Swami Chidananda <> ================================================================================= Yoga Learning from a Book "Yoga, A way of Life" from Swami Adhyatmananda OMKAR - "Omkar Sadhana is the Prana of Spiritual Sadhana.Omkar is the best Pranayam." "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. Benevo?lence 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".......- Swami Adhyatmananda<< More>> ========================================================================================== *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events* 28 th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 )through "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) You can still enroll in YTTC at Sivananda Ashram , Ahmedabad. Yoga Teacher Training Course at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabada is designed to offer you the experience of living, Yoga way of Life and to present the necessary techniques that will enable you to pass these great teachings on to others. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, 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. The program syllabus includes detailed instructions for each posture with their benefits. Also, in depth practice of different pranayama (breathing exercises), meditation, relaxation (Yoga Nidra) techniques are taught based on Patanjali Yoga philosophy. At the concluding of the program and passing the test graduate receives certificate recognized by Gujarat University. 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 hotmail.com / # 079- 26861234. If you need any help in transportation to & from the airport / train station etc, contact directly Divine Darshan of the Lord (Video Clip) Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity Report for the Month of November 2012 *========================================================================================== Gitamrutam* I am the Self, O Gudakesha, seated in the hearts of all beings! I am the beginning, the middle and also the end of all beings.( 10-20) That, the Light of all lights, is beyond darkness; it is said to be knowledge, the Knowable and the goal of knowledge, seated in the hearts of all.(13-17) Having become the fire Vaisvanara, I abide in the body of living beings and, associated with the Prana and Apana, digest the fourfold food.( 15-14) That light which residing in the sun, illumines the whole world, that which is in the moon and in the fire---know that light to be Mine.( 15-12) Christmas, Its Spiritual Meaning by Sri Swami Sivananda Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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He who knows this Indestructible Being is a liberated sage or Jivanmukta. Time rolls on. New becomes old and old becomes new again. Today is the most auspicious New Year's day. God has given you another chance this year to enable you to strive for your salvation. Today man is. Tomorrow he is not. Therefore avail yourself of this golden opportunity, struggle hard and reach the goal of life. Make the best use of every moment of this New Year. Unfold all latent faculties. Here is a chance to begin life anew, to grow and evolve and become a superhuman or a great dynamic Yogi."- Swami Sivananda << More> > * * * * ================================================================================= *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda * Connect Yourself with God "You must keep in contact with the source of your being, be ever linked and connected with the origin from which you are. Then, day by day, your spirit will begin to unfold. It will grow, develop, progress, expand, and you will attain divine experience. You will become divine." "But when there is no connection, or you have alienated yourself from It, or forgotten It, or thought of yourself as something independent, then you are full of sorrow and anxiety, pain and suffering, misery and fear. You are full of a sense of want. Why? Because you have unwisely cut yourself off from the source of your being. The secret of a progressive and fruitful life is to be inwardly ever linked with God, linked with the Cosmic Being." "Keep that connection either through inquiry and discrimination, or through constant unbroken remembrance of God and devotion, or through meditation and continuously thinking about Brahman, or through worship-fully dedicating all activities to Him. Do it by whatever means, but by any means do it!" - Swami Chidananda <> ================================================================================= New Year 2013 Greetingsby Sri Swami Adhyatmananda Yoga Learning from a Book "Yoga, A way of Life" from Swami Adhyatmananda 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>> ** ================================================================================= *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * Divine Darshan of the Lord (Vi deo Clip) HTML clipboard "Project READ", " Project Manav Seva" , "Sivananda Jnana Nidhi" , Nutritional aid & grain distribution through " Sri Vishvanath Seva kendra & Annapuarna center" of Sivananda Ashram . Involve yourself in Seva Projects and be benefited. Sivananda Ashram 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. Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj used to take the great pleasure in serving one and all and the tradition continues. 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. News & Activity Report for the Month of December 2012 Divya Jivan /November 2012 *========================================================================================== * HTML clipboard *GitaMrutam* Whatever thou doest, whatever thou eatest, whatever thou offer-est in sacrifice, whatever thou givest, whatever thou practiseth as austerity, O Arjuna, do it as an offering unto Me! (IX:27) To those whose minds are set on Me, O Arjuna, verily I become ere long the saviour out of the ocean of the mortal Samsara! ( XII:7 ) Fix thy mind on Me only, thy intellect in Me, (then) thou shalt no doubt live in Me alone hereafter.(XII: 8) Free from pride and delusion, victorious over the evil of attachment, dwelling constantly in the Self, their desires having completely turned away, freed from the pairs of opposites known as pleasure and pain, the undeluded reach the eternal goal. (XV : 5) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(IX:22) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not.(XVIII:66) Vivekananda Jayanti (Jan 12, 2012) Gurudevarpanmastu Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto;divyadivyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5846 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sun Dec 30 23:01:34 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2012 22:01:34 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divyajivan Newsletter January 2013 Message-ID: <50E10E1E.2070703@divyajivan.org> Divyajivan Newsletter Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad January 2013 ======================= Om Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! ================================================================================= * New Year Message by Sri Swami Sivananda* "By the command of the Indestructible Being, minutes, hours, days and nights, stand apart. By the command of the Immortal Brahman, months, years, seasons and solstices stand apart. He who knows this Indestructible Being is a liberated sage or Jivanmukta. Time rolls on. New becomes old and old becomes new again. Today is the most auspicious New Year's day. God has given you another chance this year to enable you to strive for your salvation. Today man is. Tomorrow he is not. Therefore avail yourself of this golden opportunity, struggle hard and reach the goal of life. Make the best use of every moment of this New Year. Unfold all latent faculties. Here is a chance to begin life anew, to grow and evolve and become a superhuman or a great dynamic Yogi."- Swami Sivananda<< More> > ================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* Connect Yourself with God "You must keep in contact with the source of your being, be ever linked and connected with the origin from which you are. Then, day by day, your spirit will begin to unfold. It will grow, develop, progress, expand, and you will attain divine experience. You will become divine." "But when there is no connection, or you have alienated yourself from It, or forgotten It, or thought of yourself as something independent, then you are full of sorrow and anxiety, pain and suffering, misery and fear. You are full of a sense of want. Why? Because you have unwisely cut yourself off from the source of your being. The secret of a progressive and fruitful life is to be inwardly ever linked with God, linked with the Cosmic Being." "Keep that connection either through inquiry and discrimination, or through constant unbroken remembrance of God and devotion, or through meditation and continuously thinking about Brahman, or through worship-fully dedicating all activities to Him. Do it by whatever means, but by any means do it!" - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== New Year 2013 GreetingsbySri Swami Adhyatmananda Yoga Learning from a Book "Yoga, A way of Life" from Swami Adhyatmananda 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. ============================================================ . Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events Divine Darshan of the Lord (Vi deo Clip) "Project READ", " Project Manav Seva" , "Sivananda Jnana Nidhi" , Nutritional aid & grain distribution through " Sri Vishvanath Seva kendra & Annapuarna center" of Sivananda Ashram . Involve yourself in Seva Projects and be benefited. Sivananda Ashram 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. Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj used to take the great pleasure in serving one and all and the tradition continues. 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. News & Activity Report for the Month of December 2012 Divya Jivan /November 2012 ============================================================ . *GitaMrutam * * *Whatever thou doest, whatever thou eatest, whatever thou offer-est in sacrifice, whatever thou givest, whatever thou practiseth as austerity, O Arjuna, do it as an offering unto Me! (IX:27) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(IX:22) To those whose minds are set on Me, O Arjuna, verily I become ere long the saviour out of the ocean of the mortal Samsara! ( XII:7 ) Fix thy mind on Me only, thy intellect in Me, (then) thou shalt no doubt live in Me alone hereafter.(XII: 8) Free from pride and delusion, victorious over the evil of attachment, dwelling constantly in the Self, their desires having completely turned away, freed from the pairs of opposites known as pleasure and pain, the undeluded reach the eternal goal. (XV : 5) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not.(XVIII:66) Vivekananda Jayanti (Jan 12, 2012) Gurudevarpanmastu Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto;divyadivyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | Vivekananda Jayanti (Jan 12, 2012) Gurudevarpanmastu Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto;divyadivyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | Vivekananda Jayanti (Jan 12, 2012) Gurudevarpanmastu Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto;divyadivyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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God has given you another chance this year to enable you to strive for your salvation. Today man is. Tomorrow he is not. Therefore avail yourself of this golden opportunity, struggle hard and reach the goal of life. Make the best use of every moment of this New Year. Unfold all latent faculties. Here is a chance to begin life anew, to grow and evolve and become a superhuman or a great dynamic Yogi."- Swami Sivananda<< More> > ================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* Connect Yourself with God "You must keep in contact with the source of your being, be ever linked and connected with the origin from which you are. Then, day by day, your spirit will begin to unfold. It will grow, develop, progress, expand, and you will attain divine experience. You will become divine." "But when there is no connection, or you have alienated yourself from It, or forgotten It, or thought of yourself as something independent, then you are full of sorrow and anxiety, pain and suffering, misery and fear. You are full of a sense of want. Why? Because you have unwisely cut yourself off from the source of your being. The secret of a progressive and fruitful life is to be inwardly ever linked with God, linked with the Cosmic Being." "Keep that connection either through inquiry and discrimination, or through constant unbroken remembrance of God and devotion, or through meditation and continuously thinking about Brahman, or through worship-fully dedicating all activities to Him. Do it by whatever means, but by any means do it!" - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== New Year 2013 GreetingsbySri Swami Adhyatmananda Yoga Learning from a Book "Yoga, A way of Life" from Swami Adhyatmananda 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. ============================================================ . Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events Divine Darshan of the Lord (Vi deo Clip) "Project READ", " Project Manav Seva" , "Sivananda Jnana Nidhi" , Nutritional aid & grain distribution through " Sri Vishvanath Seva kendra & Annapuarna center" of Sivananda Ashram . Involve yourself in Seva Projects and be benefited. Sivananda Ashram 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. Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj used to take the great pleasure in serving one and all and the tradition continues. 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. News & Activity Report for the Month of December 2012 Divya Jivan /November 2012 ============================================================ . *GitaMrutam * **Whatever thou doest, whatever thou eatest, whatever thou offer-est in sacrifice, whatever thou givest, whatever thou practiseth as austerity, O Arjuna, do it as an offering unto Me! (IX:27) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(IX:22) To those whose minds are set on Me, O Arjuna, verily I become ere long the saviour out of the ocean of the mortal Samsara! ( XII:7 ) Fix thy mind on Me only, thy intellect in Me, (then) thou shalt no doubt live in Me alone hereafter.(XII: 8) Free from pride and delusion, victorious over the evil of attachment, dwelling constantly in the Self, their desires having completely turned away, freed from the pairs of opposites known as pleasure and pain, the undeluded reach the eternal goal. (XV : 5) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not.(XVIII:66) Vivekananda Jayanti (Jan 12, 2012) Gurudevarpanmastu Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto;divyadivyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! ================================================================================= * New Year Message by Sri Swami Sivananda* "By the command of the Indestructible Being, minutes, hours, days and nights, stand apart. By the command of the Immortal Brahman, months, years, seasons and solstices stand apart. He who knows this Indestructible Being is a liberated sage or Jivanmukta. Time rolls on. New becomes old and old becomes new again. Today is the most auspicious New Year's day. God has given you another chance this year to enable you to strive for your salvation. Today man is. Tomorrow he is not. Therefore avail yourself of this golden opportunity, struggle hard and reach the goal of life. Make the best use of every moment of this New Year. Unfold all latent faculties. Here is a chance to begin life anew, to grow and evolve and become a superhuman or a great dynamic Yogi."- Swami Sivananda<< More> > ================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* Connect Yourself with God "You must keep in contact with the source of your being, be ever linked and connected with the origin from which you are. Then, day by day, your spirit will begin to unfold. It will grow, develop, progress, expand, and you will attain divine experience. You will become divine." "But when there is no connection, or you have alienated yourself from It, or forgotten It, or thought of yourself as something independent, then you are full of sorrow and anxiety, pain and suffering, misery and fear. You are full of a sense of want. Why? Because you have unwisely cut yourself off from the source of your being. The secret of a progressive and fruitful life is to be inwardly ever linked with God, linked with the Cosmic Being." "Keep that connection either through inquiry and discrimination, or through constant unbroken remembrance of God and devotion, or through meditation and continuously thinking about Brahman, or through worship-fully dedicating all activities to Him. Do it by whatever means, but by any means do it!" - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== New Year 2013 GreetingsbySri Swami Adhyatmananda Yoga Learning from a Book "Yoga, A way of Life" from Swami Adhyatmananda 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. ============================================================ . Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events Divine Darshan (Video Clip) "Project READ", " Project Manav Seva" , "Sivananda Jnana Nidhi" , Nutritional aid & grain distribution through " Sri Vishvanath Seva kendra & Annapuarna center" of Sivananda Ashram . Involve yourself in Seva Projects and be benefited. Sivananda Ashram 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. Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj used to take the great pleasure in serving one and all and the tradition continues. 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. Divya Jivan/ November 2012 News & Activity Report for the Month of December 2012 ============================================================ . *GitaMrutam * **Whatever thou doest, whatever thou eatest, whatever thou offer-est in sacrifice, whatever thou givest, whatever thou practiseth as austerity, O Arjuna, do it as an offering unto Me! (IX:27) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(IX:22) To those whose minds are set on Me, O Arjuna, verily I become ere long the saviour out of the ocean of the mortal Samsara! ( XII:7 ) Fix thy mind on Me only, thy intellect in Me, (then) thou shalt no doubt live in Me alone hereafter.(XII: 8) Free from pride and delusion, victorious over the evil of attachment, dwelling constantly in the Self, their desires having completely turned away, freed from the pairs of opposites known as pleasure and pain, the undeluded reach the eternal goal. (XV : 5) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not.(XVIII:66) Vivekananda Jayanti (Jan 12, 2012) Gurudevarpanmastu Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto;divyadivyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5060 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 6499 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5846 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Tue Jan 3 07:41:37 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:41:37 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, January 2012 Message-ID: <4F02F781.50003@divyajivan.org> January 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *January 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *New Year Message - Sri Swami Sivananda***** By the command of the Indestructible Being, minutes, hours, days and nights, stand apart. By the command of the Immortal Brahman, months, years, seasons and solstices stand apart. He who knows this Indestructible Being is a liberated sage or Jivanmukta. Time rolls on. New becomes old and old becomes new again. Today is the most auspicious New Year?s day. God has given you another chance this year to enable you to strive for your salvation. Today man is. Tomorrow he is not. Therefore avail yourself of this golden opportunity, struggle hard and reach the goal of life. Make the best use of every moment of this New Year. Unfold all latent faculties. Here is a chance to begin life anew, to grow and evolve and become a superhuman or a great dynamic Yogi. May this bright New Year?s day and all the succeeding days of this year and all the future years also bring you all success, peace, prosperity and happiness. May you all tread the path of Truth and righteousness! May you enjoy the eternal bliss of the Absolute, leading a divine life, singing Lord?s name, sharing what you have with others, serving the poor and the sick with Atma Bhava and melting the mind in silent meditation in the Supreme Self.- Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * * **Cultivate Peace * "Radiant Divinities! Beloved Atman! Cultivate /santi / (peace) within your heart. Cultivate the habit of peace and serenity which is a covetable possession, that is a positive force to take you towards your supreme Goal. Cultivate /santi /in your mind and in your heart, for it is a condition prerequisite for the inward process of bringing the mind to rest upon the Eternal and the Divine. There can be no concentration for one who does not cultivate the habit of peace. The Lord poses this question in the Bhagavad Gita: ?/asantasya kutah sukham/??How can happiness come to one who is not at peace?? The Supreme Reality, Atman-Brahman, is immeasurable peace, profound, boundless, indescribable peace. The great transcendental experience of your ancestors and of the supreme mystics of all times and climes is that the Reality pervades everywhere, which means that peace fills all existence. From their transcendental experience our ancestors declared boldly that the Supreme Reality dwells in the core of your own heart. One divine Reality dwells hidden in all beings, which means that peace dwells within you permanently as the innermost center of your being.- Swami Chidananda << More>> *On "Health Topics" from a book " Yoga and Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda* *Osteoporosis *What Is Oseoporosis ? How Does the Osteoporosis Treated & Prevented? Does Practice of Flexibility exercises & Yogasana help ? Which Yogasana is recommended? Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by the loss of the normal density of bone, resulting in fragile bone. Osteoporosis leads to literally abnormally porous bone that is more compressible like a sponge, than dense like a brick. This disorder of the skeleton weakens the bone causing an increase in the risk for breaking bones (bone fracture). Here the importance of proper nutrition can't undermined. Regular practice of flexibility exercises, Yogasana and Pranayama is essential for prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis. <> *Highlighting upcoming events and news* Upcoming Jnana Yajana (Jan 11,2012- Jan 24,2012) - by Pujya Swami Haribrahmendranandaji Maharaj A special YTTC - Jan 29, 2012 - Feb 20, 2012 News & Activity Report for the Month of December 2011 Video Clip - Pujya Swamiji's discourse at AMA (Ahmedabad Managment Association) Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / November 2011 *Quotes of Swami Vivekananda Vivekananda Jayanti ( Jan 12, 2012 ) * * "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and everything shall be added unto you." This is the one great duty, this is renunciation. Live for an ideal, and leave no place in the mind for anything else. Let us put forth all our energies to acquire that which never fails--our spiritual perfection. If we have true yearning for realization, we must struggle, and through struggle growth will come. We shall make mistakes, but they may be angels unawares." * "In this external world, which is full of finite things, it is impossible to see and find the Infinite. The Infinite must be sought in that alone which is infinite, and the only thing infinite about us is that which is within us, our own soul. Neither the body, nor the mind, nor even our thoughts, nor the world we see around us, is infinite." * "Do not go for glass beads leaving the mine of diamonds. This life is a great chance. What, seekest thou the pleasures of the world? He is the fountain of all bliss. See for the highest, aim at that highest, and you shall reach the highest. * "Realize your true nature. That is all there is to do. 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 9505 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu Feb 2 23:02:18 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:02:18 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, February 2012 Message-ID: <4F2B5C4A.7050001@divyajivan.org> February 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *February 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *Lord Shiva Worship on auspicious Mahashivratri Festival ( Feb 20, 2012 ) by Sri Swami Sivananda***** "The formal worship consists of bathing the Lord. Lord Shiva is considered to be the Form of Light (which the Shiva Lingam represents). He is burning with the fire of austerity. He is therefore best propitiated with cool bathing. While bathing the Lingam the devotee prays: ?O Lord! I will bathe Thee with water, milk, etc. Do Thou kindly bathe me with the milk of wisdom. Do Thou kindly wash me of all my sins, so that the fire of worldliness which is scorching me may be put out once for all, so that I may be one with Thee?the One alone without a second.? "Offer this inner worship to Lord Shiva daily: ?I worship the jewel of my Self, the Shiva residing in the Lotus of my heart. I bathe Him with the water of my pure mind brought from the river of faith and devotion. I worship Him with the fragrant flowers of Samadhi?all this so that I may not be born again in this world.? Swami Sivananda<<*More*>> *Audio clips* : OM Namo Shivaya / Nirvana shatkam / Maha Mritunjaya japa. Join us in Shivratri Utsav (Feb 20,2012) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * *Four Powerful Transforming Factors* "Radiant Divinities! Beloved /sadhaks /and seekers! Today let us consider four valuable means of making your life sublime, four valuable factors that will keep your life moving towards the grand divine destiny, to fulfill which you have been endowed with this human status. ".......These four powerful forces, powerful transforming factors, can enhance your spiritual life, make it fully God-oriented, give it a push in the right direction, take you towards the Goal Supreme?the*power of the Name* which immediately links you up with the Unmanifest, the transcendental Reality;*constant remembrance of God *in the mind; */bhav/,//the right feeling,* sublime spiritual feeling in your heart; and *fourth, the right vision,* which beholds the Reality everywhere, so that you live, move and have your being in God." - Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting "Seva Projects ", Upcoming events & News* "Project READ" (Rural Educational Aid Distribution): Sivananda Ashram, Ahemdavad 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 under served Children. Last year about 75,000 notebooks, 4500 Slates & 300 Blackboards were distributed free. This year about one lakh notebooks have been planned to be distributed free through various centers of Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sang of Gujarat. Sri Arunbhai Oza and his team are doing wonderful work in coordinating, distributing and reaching where it is needed. "Project Manav Seva" is an extensive program that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. Through Ashram?s Annapurna center feeding to poor children in under privileged area of the town get carried out regularly. Free nutrition programs, including monthly distributing grains to the needy families, Medical care through Sivananda clinic and more such services have been undertaken though Ashram's Seva Projects. The ultimate goal of the Seva projects is to further spiritual growth for both those served and those providing service while simultaneously making a difference in people?s lives.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 from the East & the West. <> A special YTTC - Jan 29, 2012 - Feb 20, 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of Jan 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) /Jan - Feb 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sadhana should be as much a part of your daily life as eating, drinking and breathing. Disharmony of thought, word and deed is the cause for all troubles, miseries and quarrels in this world. Soak your life with remembrance of Lord. Dedicate your all to Him. See Him in everyone. If any one proves to be faithless to you, be faithful to him always. If you are truthful and pure in your daily life, you will inherit the Kingdom of God. Forget and forgive. You will have peace. You, will become divine. /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 13388 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Lord Shiva is considered to be the Form of Light (which the Shiva Lingam represents). He is burning with the fire of austerity. He is therefore best propitiated with cool bathing. While bathing the Lingam the devotee prays: ?O Lord! I will bathe Thee with water, milk, etc. Do Thou kindly bathe me with the milk of wisdom. Do Thou kindly wash me of all my sins, so that the fire of worldliness which is scorching me may be put out once for all, so that I may be one with Thee?the One alone without a second.? "Offer this inner worship to Lord Shiva daily: ?I worship the jewel of my Self, the Shiva residing in the Lotus of my heart. I bathe Him with the water of my pure mind brought from the river of faith and devotion. I worship Him with the fragrant flowers of Samadhi?all this so that I may not be born again in this world.? Swami Sivananda<<*More*>> / Join us in Shivratri Utsav (Feb 20,2012) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * *Four Powerful Transforming Factors* "Radiant Divinities! Beloved /sadhaks /and seekers! Today let us consider four valuable means of making your life sublime, four valuable factors that will keep your life moving towards the grand divine destiny, to fulfill which you have been endowed with this human status. ".......These four powerful forces, powerful transforming factors, can enhance your spiritual life, make it fully God-oriented, give it a push in the right direction, take you towards the Goal Supreme?the*power of the Name* which immediately links you up with the Unmanifest, the transcendental Reality;*constant remembrance of God *in the mind; */bhav/,//the right feeling,* sublime spiritual feeling in your heart; and *fourth, the right vision,* which beholds the Reality everywhere, so that you live, move and have your being in God." - Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting "Seva Projects ", Upcoming events & News* "Project READ" (Rural Educational Aid Distribution): Sivananda Ashram, Ahemdavad 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 under served Children. Last year about 75,000 notebooks, 4500 Slates & 300 Blackboards were distributed free. This year about one lakh notebooks have been planned to be distributed free through various centers of Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sang of Gujarat. Sri Arunbhai Oza and his team are doing wonderful work in coordinating, distributing and reaching where it is needed. "Project Manav Seva" is an extensive program that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. Through Ashram?s Annapurna center feeding to poor children in under privileged area of the town get carried out regularly. Free nutrition programs, including monthly distributing grains to the needy families, Medical care through Sivananda clinic and more such services have been undertaken though Ashram's Seva Projects. The ultimate goal of the Seva projects is to further spiritual growth for both those served and those providing service while simultaneously making a difference in people?s lives.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 from the East & the West. <> A special YTTC - Jan 29, 2012 - Feb 20, 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of Jan 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) /Jan - Feb 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sadhana should be as much a part of your daily life as eating, drinking and breathing. Disharmony of thought, word and deed is the cause for all troubles, miseries and quarrels in this world. Soak your life with remembrance of Lord. Dedicate your all to Him. See Him in everyone. If any one proves to be faithless to you, be faithful to him always. If you are truthful and pure in your daily life, you will inherit the Kingdom of God. 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 4789 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu Feb 2 23:40:11 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:40:11 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, February 2012 Message-ID: <4F2B652B.9040904@divyajivan.org> February 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *February 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *Lord Shiva Worship on auspicious Mahashivratri Festival ( Feb 20, 2012 ) by Sri Swami Sivananda***** "The formal worship consists of bathing the Lord. Lord Shiva is considered to be the Form of Light (which the Shiva Lingam represents). He is burning with the fire of austerity. He is therefore best propitiated with cool bathing. While bathing the Lingam the devotee prays: ?O Lord! I will bathe Thee with water, milk, etc. Do Thou kindly bathe me with the milk of wisdom. Do Thou kindly wash me of all my sins, so that the fire of worldliness which is scorching me may be put out once for all, so that I may be one with Thee?the One alone without a second.? "Offer this inner worship to Lord Shiva daily: ?I worship the jewel of my Self, the Shiva residing in the Lotus of my heart. I bathe Him with the water of my pure mind brought from the river of faith and devotion. I worship Him with the fragrant flowers of Samadhi?all this so that I may not be born again in this world.? Swami Sivananda<<*More*>> / Join us in Shivratri Utsav (Feb 20,2012) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * *Four Powerful Transforming Factors* "Radiant Divinities! Beloved /sadhaks /and seekers! Today let us consider four valuable means of making your life sublime, four valuable factors that will keep your life moving towards the grand divine destiny, to fulfill which you have been endowed with this human status. ".......These four powerful forces, powerful transforming factors, can enhance your spiritual life, make it fully God-oriented, give it a push in the right direction, take you towards the Goal Supreme?the*power of the Name* which immediately links you up with the Unmanifest, the transcendental Reality;*constant remembrance of God *in the mind; */bhav/,//the right feeling,* sublime spiritual feeling in your heart; and *fourth, the right vision,* which beholds the Reality everywhere, so that you live, move and have your being in God." - Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting "Seva Projects ", Upcoming events & News* "Project READ" (Rural Educational Aid Distribution): Sivananda Ashram, Ahemdavad 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 under served Children. Last year about 75,000 notebooks, 4500 Slates & 300 Blackboards were distributed free. This year about one lakh notebooks have been planned to be distributed free through various centers of Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sang of Gujarat. Sri Arunbhai Oza and his team are doing wonderful work in coordinating, distributing and reaching where it is needed. "Project Manav Seva" is an extensive program that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. Through Ashram?s Annapurna center feeding to poor children in under privileged area of the town get carried out regularly. Free nutrition programs, including monthly distributing grains to the needy families, Medical care through Sivananda clinic and more such services have been undertaken though Ashram's Seva Projects. The ultimate goal of the Seva projects is to further spiritual growth for both those served and those providing service while simultaneously making a difference in people?s lives.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 from the East & the West. <> A special YTTC - Jan 29, 2012 - Feb 20, 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of Jan 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) /Jan - Feb 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sadhana should be as much a part of your daily life as eating, drinking and breathing. Disharmony of thought, word and deed is the cause for all troubles, miseries and quarrels in this world. Soak your life with remembrance of Lord. Dedicate your all to Him. See Him in everyone. If any one proves to be faithless to you, be faithful to him always. If you are truthful and pure in your daily life, you will inherit the Kingdom of God. 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 4789 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Feb 3 00:35:22 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:35:22 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, February 2012 Message-ID: <4F2B721A.6010205@divyajivan.org> February 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *February 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *Lord Shiva Worship on auspicious Mahashivratri Festival ( Feb 20, 2012 ) by Sri Swami Sivananda***** "The formal worship consists of bathing the Lord. Lord Shiva is considered to be the Form of Light (which the Shiva Lingam represents). He is burning with the fire of austerity. He is therefore best propitiated with cool bathing. While bathing the Lingam the devotee prays: ?O Lord! I will bathe Thee with water, milk, etc. Do Thou kindly bathe me with the milk of wisdom. Do Thou kindly wash me of all my sins, so that the fire of worldliness which is scorching me may be put out once for all, so that I may be one with Thee?the One alone without a second.? "Offer this inner worship to Lord Shiva daily: ?I worship the jewel of my Self, the Shiva residing in the Lotus of my heart. I bathe Him with the water of my pure mind brought from the river of faith and devotion. I worship Him with the fragrant flowers of Samadhi?all this so that I may not be born again in this world.? Swami Sivananda<<*More*>> / Join us in Shivratri Utsav (Feb 20,2012) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * *Four Powerful Transforming Factors* "Radiant Divinities! Beloved /sadhaks /and seekers! Today let us consider four valuable means of making your life sublime, four valuable factors that will keep your life moving towards the grand divine destiny, to fulfill which you have been endowed with this human status. ".......These four powerful forces, powerful transforming factors, can enhance your spiritual life, make it fully God-oriented, give it a push in the right direction, take you towards the Goal Supreme?the*power of the Name* which immediately links you up with the Unmanifest, the transcendental Reality;*constant remembrance of God *in the mind; */bhav/,//the right feeling,* sublime spiritual feeling in your heart; and *fourth, the right vision,* which beholds the Reality everywhere, so that you live, move and have your being in God." - Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting "Seva Projects ", Upcoming events & News* "Project READ" (Rural Educational Aid Distribution): Sivananda Ashram, Ahemdavad 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 under served Children. Last year about 75,000 notebooks, 4500 Slates & 300 Blackboards were distributed free. This year about one lakh notebooks have been planned to be distributed free through various centers of Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sang of Gujarat. Sri Arunbhai Oza and his team are doing wonderful work in coordinating, distributing and reaching where it is needed. "Project Manav Seva" is an extensive program that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. Through Ashram?s Annapurna center feeding to poor children in under privileged area of the town get carried out regularly. Free nutrition programs, including monthly distributing grains to the needy families, Medical care through Sivananda clinic and more such services have been undertaken though Ashram's Seva Projects. The ultimate goal of the Seva projects is to further spiritual growth for both those served and those providing service while simultaneously making a difference in people?s lives.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 from the East & the West. <> A special YTTC - Jan 29, 2012 - Feb 20, 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of Jan 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) /Jan - Feb 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sadhana should be as much a part of your daily life as eating, drinking and breathing. Disharmony of thought, word and deed is the cause for all troubles, miseries and quarrels in this world. Soak your life with remembrance of Lord. Dedicate your all to Him. See Him in everyone. If any one proves to be faithless to you, be faithful to him always. If you are truthful and pure in your daily life, you will inherit the Kingdom of God. 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 4789 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Mar 7 01:20:23 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:20:23 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, March 2012 Message-ID: <4F56FE27.4050309@divyajivan.org> March 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *March 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *"Life Sketch of Lord Gauranga on Sri Chaitnaya Mahaprbhu Jayanti (March 8, 2012) by Swami Sivananda* "Gauranga was an embodiment of love. He lived, moved and had his being in love. His speech was full of love. He radiated love to all. His touch was a magnetism of love. He sang in love. He breathed in love. He walked in love. He showed by practice how God should be loved. He taught little by precept, but more by example. If he simply uttered one word, "You will be blessed with Bhakti", it was quite sufficient to throw a man into Samadhi and fill his heart with Prem (love). Such was Gauranga's power. When Gauranga passed along the streets and roads, his powerful Prem current influenced and overpowered thousands. They uttered irresistibly "Hari Bol! Hari Bol!" and danced in ecstasy" Lord Gauranga said, "Listen Swaroopa and Ramananda Raj! The chanting of Krishna's Name is the chief means of attaining Krishna's feet in the Kali Yuga. Sankirtan of the Name is the supreme healer in the Iron Age. Sankirtan tantamount to Vedic sacrifice. Sankirtan destroys sins and purifies the heart and creates Bhakti. Chant the name while sitting, standing, walking, eating, in bed and everywhere. The Name is omnipotent. You can repeat the Name at any place, at any time.<< More>> *"Holi"- A Spring Festival of Hope, Joy & New Life - Swami Sivananda (March 9, 2012)* "It begins about ten days before the full moon of the month Phalgun (February-March), but is usually only observed for the last three or four days, terminating with the full moon. This is the spring festival of the Hindus. In the spring season all the trees are filled with sweet-smelling flowers. They all proclaim the glory and everlasting beauty of God. They inspire you with hope, joy and a new life, and stir you on to find out the creator and the Indweller, who is hiding Himself in these forms". "Holi also means ?sacrifice?. Burn all the impurities of the mind, such as egoism, vanity and lust, through the fire of devotion and knowledge. Ignite cosmic love, mercy, generosity, selflessness, truthfulness and purity through the fire of Yogic practice. This is the real spirit of Holi. Rise from the mire of stupidity and absurdity and dive deep into the ocean of divinity. The call of Holi is to always keep ablaze the light of God-love shining in your heart. Inner illumination is the real Holi. The spring season is the manifestation of the Lord, according to the /Bhagavad Gita/. Holi is said there to be His heart." <> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *Companions Until Illumination * Radiant Divinities! The way spiritual, which leads to true peace, everlasting joy, divine perfection, illumination and liberation, commences with /sad-vichara/?right enquiry into why we are here, what we are here for, what is this thing called life? Our presence, our being and doing upon this planet earth is characterised as life?what is this life?...... There is something within you which is timeless, beginningless and endless, immortal and imperishable, deathless and indestructible, /na hanyate hanyamane sarire /(is not killed when the body is killed). ?There must be some meaning, it is not meaningless, it does not end in death, there is a hereafter.?......All sincere /sadhaks /must, therefore, be /vicharsila/,/vivekvan/,/samyami/,/sadachari /(engaged in enquiry, discrimination, be self-controlled, with right conduct). These are to be constant companions. .... Therefore think deeply, be wise, and attain perfection and liberation. Then rejoice! - Swami Chidananda........*<> * *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting News* Join us in *"Vidya Seva Yajna* " this summer - 1 lakh & 20, 000 notebooks distribution through Ashram's Project READ reaching to where it is needed the most. Contact the ashram for the details how you could be a part of this noble activity . Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at Ashram Srimad Bhagvat Katha by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Video Clips - 26th YTTC Feb 2012 - follow up News & Activity Report for the Month of Feb 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sankirtan is the Svarupa (essential nature) of God. Dhvani is Sankirtan. Sankirtan is the essence of the Vedas. Sankirtan is singing God's name with Bhava, Prem or divine feeling. There is infinite Sakti or power in the Lord's Names. /Nama/ and /Nami/ are inseparable. /Nama/ means Name (Name of God). /Nami/ means 'that which is denoted by the /Nama/ or Name'. Nama is greater than the Nami. Sankirtan removes the impurities of the mind (Mala); it steadies the mind and checks its tendency to vacillate (Vikshepa); and ultimately it tears the veil of ignorance too (Avarana), and brings the Sadhaka (aspirant) face to face with God. Sankirtan Yoga is the easiest, quickest, safest, cheapest and best way for attaining God-realization in this age. /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *"Life Sketch of Lord Gauranga on Sri Chaitnaya Mahaprbhu Jayanti (March 8, 2012) by Swami Sivananda* "Gauranga was an embodiment of love. He lived, moved and had his being in love. His speech was full of love. He radiated love to all. His touch was a magnetism of love. He sang in love. He breathed in love. He walked in love. He showed by practice how God should be loved. He taught little by precept, but more by example. If he simply uttered one word, "You will be blessed with Bhakti", it was quite sufficient to throw a man into Samadhi and fill his heart with Prem (love). Such was Gauranga's power. When Gauranga passed along the streets and roads, his powerful Prem current influenced and overpowered thousands. They uttered irresistibly "Hari Bol! Hari Bol!" and danced in ecstasy" << More>> *"Holi"- A Spring Festival of Hope, Joy & New Life - Swami Sivananda (March 9, 2012)* " This is the spring festival of the Hindus. In the spring season all the trees are filled with sweet-smelling flowers. They all proclaim the glory and everlasting beauty of God. They inspire you with hope, joy and a new life, and stir you on to find out the creator and the Indweller, who is hiding Himself in these forms". "Holi also means ?sacrifice?. Burn all the impurities of the mind, such as egoism, vanity and lust, through the fire of devotion and knowledge. Ignite cosmic love, mercy, generosity, selflessness, truthfulness and purity through the fire of Yogic practice. This is the real spirit of Holi. Rise from the mire of stupidity and absurdity and dive deep into the ocean of divinity. The call of Holi is to always keep ablaze the light of God-love shining in your heart. Inner illumination is the real Holi. The spring season is the manifestation of the Lord, according to the /Bhagavad Gita/. Holi is said there to be His heart." <> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *Companions Until Illumination * Radiant Divinities! The way spiritual, which leads to true peace, everlasting joy, divine perfection, illumination and liberation, commences with /sad-vichara/?right enquiry into why we are here, what we are here for, what is this thing called life? Our presence, our being and doing upon this planet earth is characterised as life?what is this life?...... There is something within you which is timeless, beginningless and endless, immortal and imperishable, deathless and indestructible, /na hanyate hanyamane sarire /(is not killed when the body is killed). ?There must be some meaning, it is not meaningless, it does not end in death, there is a hereafter.?......All sincere /sadhaks /must, therefore, be /vicharsila/,/vivekvan/,/samyami/,/sadachari /(engaged in enquiry, discrimination, be self-controlled, with right conduct). These are to be constant companions. .... Therefore think deeply, be wise, and attain perfection and liberation. Then rejoice! - Swami Chidananda........*<> * *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012) - for the details Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. . << More>> *Highlighting News and upcoming events * Join us in *"Vidya Seva Yajna* " this summer - 1 lakh & 20, 000 notebooks distribution through Ashram's Project READ reaching to where it is needed the most. Contact the ashram for the details how you could be a part of this noble activity . Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at Ashram News & Activity Report for the Month of Feb 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sankirtan is the Svarupa (essential nature) of God. Dhvani is Sankirtan. Sankirtan is the essence of the Vedas. Sankirtan is singing God's name with Bhava, Prem or divine feeling. There is infinite Sakti or power in the Lord's Names. /Nama/ and /Nami/ are inseparable. /Nama/ means Name (Name of God). /Nami/ means 'that which is denoted by the /Nama/ or Name'. Nama is greater than the Nami. Sankirtan removes the impurities of the mind (Mala); it steadies the mind and checks its tendency to vacillate (Vikshepa); and ultimately it tears the veil of ignorance too (Avarana), and brings the Sadhaka (aspirant) face to face with God. Sankirtan Yoga is the easiest, quickest, safest, cheapest and best way for attaining God-realization in this age. /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 97254 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Mar 7 01:38:36 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:38:36 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, March 2012 Message-ID: <4F57026C.6070905@divyajivan.org> March 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *March 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *"Life Sketch of Lord Gauranga on Sri Chaitnaya Mahaprbhu Jayanti (March 8, 2012) by Swami Sivananda* "Gauranga was an embodiment of love. He lived, moved and had his being in love. His speech was full of love. He radiated love to all. His touch was a magnetism of love. He sang in love. He breathed in love. He walked in love. He showed by practice how God should be loved. He taught little by precept, but more by example. If he simply uttered one word, "You will be blessed with Bhakti", it was quite sufficient to throw a man into Samadhi and fill his heart with Prem (love). Such was Gauranga's power. When Gauranga passed along the streets and roads, his powerful Prem current influenced and overpowered thousands. They uttered irresistibly "Hari Bol! Hari Bol!" and danced in ecstasy" Lord Gauranga said, "Listen Swaroopa and Ramananda Raj! The chanting of Krishna's Name is the chief means of attaining Krishna's feet in the Kali Yuga. Sankirtan of the Name is the supreme healer in the Iron Age. Sankirtan tantamount to Vedic sacrifice. Sankirtan destroys sins and purifies the heart and creates Bhakti. Chant the name while sitting, standing, walking, eating, in bed and everywhere. The Name is omnipotent. You can repeat the Name at any place, at any time.<< More>> *"Holi"- A Spring Festival of Hope, Joy & New Life - Swami Sivananda (March 9, 2012)* "It begins about ten days before the full moon of the month Phalgun (February-March), but is usually only observed for the last three or four days, terminating with the full moon. This is the spring festival of the Hindus. In the spring season all the trees are filled with sweet-smelling flowers. They all proclaim the glory and everlasting beauty of God. They inspire you with hope, joy and a new life, and stir you on to find out the creator and the Indweller, who is hiding Himself in these forms". "Holi also means ?sacrifice?. Burn all the impurities of the mind, such as egoism, vanity and lust, through the fire of devotion and knowledge. Ignite cosmic love, mercy, generosity, selflessness, truthfulness and purity through the fire of Yogic practice. This is the real spirit of Holi. Rise from the mire of stupidity and absurdity and dive deep into the ocean of divinity. The call of Holi is to always keep ablaze the light of God-love shining in your heart. Inner illumination is the real Holi. The spring season is the manifestation of the Lord, according to the /Bhagavad Gita/. Holi is said there to be His heart." <> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *Companions Until Illumination * Radiant Divinities! The way spiritual, which leads to true peace, everlasting joy, divine perfection, illumination and liberation, commences with /sad-vichara/?right enquiry into why we are here, what we are here for, what is this thing called life? Our presence, our being and doing upon this planet earth is characterised as life?what is this life?...... There is something within you which is timeless, beginningless and endless, immortal and imperishable, deathless and indestructible, /na hanyate hanyamane sarire /(is not killed when the body is killed). ?There must be some meaning, it is not meaningless, it does not end in death, there is a hereafter.?......All sincere /sadhaks /must, therefore, be /vicharsila/,/vivekvan/,/samyami/,/sadachari /(engaged in enquiry, discrimination, be self-controlled, with right conduct). These are to be constant companions. .... Therefore think deeply, be wise, and attain perfection and liberation. Then rejoice! - Swami Chidananda........*<> * *Yoga Learning through a book , " Yoga , A way of Life " of Swami Adhyatmananda* Primary Yogasana (Yoga Postures) - The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting News* Join us in *"Vidya Seva Yajna* " this summer - 1 lakh & 20, 000 notebooks distribution through Ashram's Project READ reaching to where it is needed the most. Contact the ashram for the details how you could be a part of this noble activity . Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at Ashram Srimad Bhagvat Katha by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Video Clips - 26th YTTC Feb 2012 - follow up News & Activity Report for the Month of Feb 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 *So Says Swami Sivananda* Sankirtan is the Svarupa (essential nature) of God. Dhvani is Sankirtan. Sankirtan is the essence of the Vedas. Sankirtan is singing God's name with Bhava, Prem or divine feeling. There is infinite Sakti or power in the Lord's Names. /Nama/ and /Nami/ are inseparable. /Nama/ means Name (Name of God). /Nami/ means 'that which is denoted by the /Nama/ or Name'. Nama is greater than the Nami. Sankirtan removes the impurities of the mind (Mala); it steadies the mind and checks its tendency to vacillate (Vikshepa); and ultimately it tears the veil of ignorance too (Avarana), and brings the Sadhaka (aspirant) face to face with God. Sankirtan Yoga is the easiest, quickest, safest, cheapest and best way for attaining God-realization in this age. /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** *"The Transcendental Divinity That Is Lord Rama"- Swami Sivananda Sri Ramnavmi * * April 1, 2012 * "The Name of Lord Rama is the greatest purifier of the heart. It wipes away all one's sins. Not only this, but it wipes away the sinful tendencies as well. The Name is sweeter than the sweetest of objects. It is the haven of peace. It is the very life of pure souls. It is the purifier of all purifying agencies. It quenches the consuming fire of worldly desires. It awakens the knowledge of God. It bathes the aspirant in the, ocean of divine bliss. Glory to Sri Rama and His Name!....... None but the righteous can be truly happy. None but he who has the correct sense of duty and the will for its implementation can be said to live worthily. One must be imbued with a definite conviction about the supremacy of moral principles, ethical values and spiritual ideals. These ought to guide one's day-to-day actions and serve as powerful means for the culture of the human personality. That is the purpose of life. That is the way to Self-realisation. That is the message and the mission of Lord Rama's Life on earth......- Swami Sivananda<< More>> *Audio Clips * " Sri Ramchandra Kripalu Bhajaman" "Om Namo Narayanaya" -Continuous Chanting in Diffrent Raga- Swami Adhyatmananda " Sri Vishnusahashranama" ** *Sri Hanuman Jayanti * Hanuman was the living embodiment of the power of Ram-Nam. He was an ideal selfless worker, a true Karma Yogi who worked desirelessly. He was a great devotee and an exceptional Brahmachari or celibate. He served Sri Rama with pure love and devotion, without expecting any fruit in return. He lived only to serve Sri Rama." "Hanuman ranks first amongst the heroes of the world. His heroic deeds, wonderful exploits and marvelous feats of strength and bravery cannot be adequately described.He is a Chiranjeevi. He is everywhere. He who has eyes and devotion beholds him and receives his blessing"....... Swami Sivananda << More>> Hanuman Chalisa - audio clip *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *"Surrender"* " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda.....<> - Swami Chidananda *Yoga Learning through YTTC * Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. You can still enroll. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting News* Brahmotsav of Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Bahvan & Sri Chidananda Dhyana Mandir /Sri Ashtalaxmi Darshan Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj News & Activity Report for the Month of March 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 /April 2012 *Glories of Divine Name * "Rama Nama burns ignorance, passion and sin. With knowledge or without knowledge, correctly or incorrectly, when the word "Rama" is pronounced, it showers a rain of good on the devotee. /Sri Rama Brahma Tarakam/: Sri Rama is Brahman who takes one across Samsara. Rama is one in whom yogins sport (/Ramante/) i.e., the Self within. Once you take refuge in Him, your welfare becomes His responsibility."- Swami Sivananda "Indeed the power of God?s Name is simply marvelous. It can take man to the highest and loftiest truth of world existence. The Name grants him a state of unalterable freedom, bliss & peace."- Papa Ramdas "What is it that can link us with that which is beyond thought, speech and mind, beyond the grasp of the intellect? The path of the Divine Name in this Kali Yuga is the supreme, the least complicated, the most efficacious, unfailing, simple and powerful path."- Swami Chidananda /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 14541 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** *"The Transcendental Divinity That Is Lord Rama"- Swami Sivananda Sri Ramnavmi * * April 1, 2012 * "The Name of Lord Rama is the greatest purifier of the heart. It wipes away all one's sins. Not only this, but it wipes away the sinful tendencies as well. The Name is sweeter than the sweetest of objects. It is the haven of peace. It is the very life of pure souls. It is the purifier of all purifying agencies. It quenches the consuming fire of worldly desires. It awakens the knowledge of God. It bathes the aspirant in the, ocean of divine bliss. Glory to Sri Rama and His Name!....... None but the righteous can be truly happy. None but he who has the correct sense of duty and the will for its implementation can be said to live worthily. One must be imbued with a definite conviction about the supremacy of moral principles, ethical values and spiritual ideals. These ought to guide one's day-to-day actions and serve as powerful means for the culture of the human personality. That is the purpose of life. That is the way to Self-realisation. That is the message and the mission of Lord Rama's Life on earth......- Swami Sivananda<< More>> *Audio Clips * " Sri Ramchandra Kripalu Bhajaman" "Om Namo Narayanaya" -Continuous Chanting in Diffrent Raga- Swami Adhyatmananda " Sri Vishnusahashranama" ** *Sri Hanuman Jayanti * Hanuman was the living embodiment of the power of Ram-Nam. He was an ideal selfless worker, a true Karma Yogi who worked desirelessly. He was a great devotee and an exceptional Brahmachari or celibate. He served Sri Rama with pure love and devotion, without expecting any fruit in return. He lived only to serve Sri Rama." "Hanuman ranks first amongst the heroes of the world. His heroic deeds, wonderful exploits and marvelous feats of strength and bravery cannot be adequately described.He is a Chiranjeevi. He is everywhere. He who has eyes and devotion beholds him and receives his blessing"....... Swami Sivananda << More>> Hanuman Chalisa - audio clip *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *"Surrender"* " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda.....<> - Swami Chidananda *Yoga Learning through YTTC * Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. You can still enroll. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting News* Brahmotsav of Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Bahvan & Sri Chidananda Dhyana Mandir /Sri Ashtalaxmi Darshan Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj News & Activity Report for the Month of March 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 /April 2012 *Glories of Divine Name * "Rama Nama burns ignorance, passion and sin. With knowledge or without knowledge, correctly or incorrectly, when the word "Rama" is pronounced, it showers a rain of good on the devotee. /Sri Rama Brahma Tarakam/: Sri Rama is Brahman who takes one across Samsara. Rama is one in whom yogins sport (/Ramante/) i.e., the Self within. Once you take refuge in Him, your welfare becomes His responsibility."- Swami Sivananda "Indeed the power of God?s Name is simply marvelous. It can take man to the highest and loftiest truth of world existence. The Name grants him a state of unalterable freedom, bliss & peace."- Papa Ramdas "What is it that can link us with that which is beyond thought, speech and mind, beyond the grasp of the intellect? The path of the Divine Name in this Kali Yuga is the supreme, the least complicated, the most efficacious, unfailing, simple and powerful path."- Swami Chidananda /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 14541 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** *"The Transcendental Divinity That Is Lord Rama"- Swami Sivananda Sri Ramnavmi * * April 1, 2012 * "The Name of Lord Rama is the greatest purifier of the heart. It wipes away all one's sins. Not only this, but it wipes away the sinful tendencies as well. The Name is sweeter than the sweetest of objects. It is the haven of peace. It is the very life of pure souls. It is the purifier of all purifying agencies. It quenches the consuming fire of worldly desires. It awakens the knowledge of God. It bathes the aspirant in the, ocean of divine bliss. Glory to Sri Rama and His Name!....... None but the righteous can be truly happy. None but he who has the correct sense of duty and the will for its implementation can be said to live worthily. One must be imbued with a definite conviction about the supremacy of moral principles, ethical values and spiritual ideals. These ought to guide one's day-to-day actions and serve as powerful means for the culture of the human personality. That is the purpose of life. That is the way to Self-realisation. That is the message and the mission of Lord Rama's Life on earth......- Swami Sivananda<< More>> *Audio Clips * " Sri Ramchandra Kripalu Bhajaman" "Om Namo Narayanaya" -Continuous Chanting in Diffrent Raga- Swami Adhyatmananda " Sri Vishnusahashranama" ** *Sri Hanuman Jayanti * Hanuman was the living embodiment of the power of Ram-Nam. He was an ideal selfless worker, a true Karma Yogi who worked desirelessly. He was a great devotee and an exceptional Brahmachari or celibate. He served Sri Rama with pure love and devotion, without expecting any fruit in return. He lived only to serve Sri Rama." "Hanuman ranks first amongst the heroes of the world. His heroic deeds, wonderful exploits and marvelous feats of strength and bravery cannot be adequately described.He is a Chiranjeevi. He is everywhere. He who has eyes and devotion beholds him and receives his blessing"....... Swami Sivananda << More>> Hanuman Chalisa - audio clip *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *"Surrender"* " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda.....<> - Swami Chidananda *Yoga Learning through YTTC * Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. You can still enroll. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting News* Brahmotsav of Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Bahvan & Sri Chidananda Dhyana Mandir /Sri Ashtalaxmi Darshan Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj News & Activity Report for the Month of March 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 /April 2012 *Glories of Divine Name * "Rama Nama burns ignorance, passion and sin. With knowledge or without knowledge, correctly or incorrectly, when the word "Rama" is pronounced, it showers a rain of good on the devotee. /Sri Rama Brahma Tarakam/: Sri Rama is Brahman who takes one across Samsara. Rama is one in whom yogins sport (/Ramante/) i.e., the Self within. Once you take refuge in Him, your welfare becomes His responsibility."- Swami Sivananda "Indeed the power of God?s Name is simply marvelous. It can take man to the highest and loftiest truth of world existence. The Name grants him a state of unalterable freedom, bliss & peace."- Papa Ramdas "What is it that can link us with that which is beyond thought, speech and mind, beyond the grasp of the intellect? The path of the Divine Name in this Kali Yuga is the supreme, the least complicated, the most efficacious, unfailing, simple and powerful path."- Swami Chidananda /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 14541 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** *"The Transcendental Divinity That Is Lord Rama"- Swami Sivananda Sri Ramnavmi * * April 1, 2012 * "The Name of Lord Rama is the greatest purifier of the heart. It wipes away all one's sins. Not only this, but it wipes away the sinful tendencies as well. The Name is sweeter than the sweetest of objects. It is the haven of peace. It is the very life of pure souls. It is the purifier of all purifying agencies. It quenches the consuming fire of worldly desires. It awakens the knowledge of God. It bathes the aspirant in the, ocean of divine bliss. Glory to Sri Rama and His Name!....... None but the righteous can be truly happy. None but he who has the correct sense of duty and the will for its implementation can be said to live worthily. One must be imbued with a definite conviction about the supremacy of moral principles, ethical values and spiritual ideals. These ought to guide one's day-to-day actions and serve as powerful means for the culture of the human personality. That is the purpose of life. That is the way to Self-realisation. That is the message and the mission of Lord Rama's Life on earth......- Swami Sivananda<< More>> *Audio Clips * "Om Namo Narayanaya" -Continuous Chanting in Diffrent Raga- Swami Adhyatmananda " Sri Vishnusahashranama" ** *Sri Hanuman Jayanti * Hanuman was the living embodiment of the power of Ram-Nam. He was an ideal selfless worker, a true Karma Yogi who worked desirelessly. He was a great devotee and an exceptional Brahmachari or celibate. He served Sri Rama with pure love and devotion, without expecting any fruit in return. He lived only to serve Sri Rama." "Hanuman ranks first amongst the heroes of the world. His heroic deeds, wonderful exploits and marvelous feats of strength and bravery cannot be adequately described.He is a Chiranjeevi. He is everywhere. He who has eyes and devotion beholds him and receives his blessing"....... Swami Sivananda << More>> Hanuman Chalisa - audio clip *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *"Surrender"* " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." So, surrender and activity do not conflict with each other, but are part and parcel of a total act of spiritualising yourself completely, stepping aside and asking God to take over. If God takes over, everything is under control, everything is working perfectly. If we are there, nothing is under control?mind is not under control, senses are not under control, everything is upside down. When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes. You will only do that which is in accordance with the will of God, the teachings of God and the saints. If it is not in consonance with the will of God and the teachings of the saints, you will not do it. - Swami Chidananda<< More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. You can still enroll. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting News* Brahmotsav of Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Bahvan & Sri Chidananda Dhyana Mandir /Sri Ashtalaxmi Darshan Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj News & Activity Report for the Month of March 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 /April 2012 *Glories of Divine Name * "Rama Nama burns ignorance, passion and sin. With knowledge or without knowledge, correctly or incorrectly, when the word "Rama" is pronounced, it showers a rain of good on the devotee. /Sri Rama Brahma Tarakam/: Sri Rama is Brahman who takes one across Samsara. Rama is one in whom yogins sport (/Ramante/) i.e., the Self within. Once you take refuge in Him, your welfare becomes His responsibility."- Swami Sivananda "Indeed the power of God?s Name is simply marvelous. It can take man to the highest and loftiest truth of world existence. The Name grants him a state of unalterable freedom, bliss & peace."- Papa Ramdas "What is it that can link us with that which is beyond thought, speech and mind, beyond the grasp of the intellect? The path of the Divine Name in this Kali Yuga is the supreme, the least complicated, the most efficacious, unfailing, simple and powerful path."- Swami Chidananda /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 120054 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Mar 30 22:49:43 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:49:43 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, April 2012 Message-ID: <4F7670C7.3050900@divyajivan.org> April 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *April 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** *"The Transcendental Divinity That Is Lord Rama"- Swami Sivananda Sri Ramnavmi * * April 1, 2012 * "The Name of Lord Rama is the greatest purifier of the heart. It wipes away all one's sins. Not only this, but it wipes away the sinful tendencies as well. The Name is sweeter than the sweetest of objects. It is the haven of peace. It is the very life of pure souls. It is the purifier of all purifying agencies. It quenches the consuming fire of worldly desires. It awakens the knowledge of God. It bathes the aspirant in the, ocean of divine bliss. Glory to Sri Rama and His Name!....... None but the righteous can be truly happy. None but he who has the correct sense of duty and the will for its implementation can be said to live worthily. One must be imbued with a definite conviction about the supremacy of moral principles, ethical values and spiritual ideals. These ought to guide one's day-to-day actions and serve as powerful means for the culture of the human personality. That is the purpose of life. That is the way to Self-realisation. That is the message and the mission of Lord Rama's Life on earth......- Swami Sivananda<< More>> *Audio Clips * "Om Namo Narayanaya" -Continuous Chanting in Diffrent Raga- Swami Adhyatmananda " Sri Vishnusahashranama" ** *Sri Hanuman Jayanti ( April 6, 1012 )* Hanuman was the living embodiment of the power of Ram-Nam. He was an ideal selfless worker, a true Karma Yogi who worked desirelessly. He was a great devotee and an exceptional Brahmachari or celibate. He served Sri Rama with pure love and devotion, without expecting any fruit in return. He lived only to serve Sri Rama." "Hanuman ranks first amongst the heroes of the world. His heroic deeds, wonderful exploits and marvelous feats of strength and bravery cannot be adequately described.He is a Chiranjeevi. He is everywhere. He who has eyes and devotion beholds him and receives his blessing"....... Swami Sivananda << More>> Hanuman Chalisa - audio clip *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *"Surrender"* " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." Surrender and activity do not conflict with each other, but are part and parcel of a total act of spiritualising yourself completely, stepping aside and asking God to take over. If God takes over, everything is under control, everything is working perfectly. If we are there, nothing is under control?mind is not under control, senses are not under control, everything is upside down. When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes. You will only do that which is in accordance with the will of God, the teachings of God and the saints. If it is not in consonance with the will of God and the teachings of the saints, you will not do it." - Swami Chidananda<< More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. You can still enroll. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting News* Brahmotsav of Sri Sri Ashtalaxmi Bahvan & Sri Chidananda Dhyana Mandir /Sri Ashtalaxmi Darshan Utsav Triveni -Join us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj News & Activity Report for the Month of March 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) //March 2012 / *Glories of Divine Name * "Rama Nama burns ignorance, passion and sin. With knowledge or without knowledge, correctly or incorrectly, when the word "Rama" is pronounced, it showers a rain of good on the devotee. /Sri Rama Brahma Tarakam/: Sri Rama is Brahman who takes one across Samsara. Rama is one in whom yogins sport (/Ramante/) i.e., the Self within. Once you take refuge in Him, your welfare becomes His responsibility."- Swami Sivananda "Indeed the power of God?s Name is simply marvelous. It can take man to the highest and loftiest truth of world existence. The Name grants him a state of unalterable freedom, bliss & peace."- Papa Ramdas "What is it that can link us with that which is beyond thought, speech and mind, beyond the grasp of the intellect? The path of the Divine Name in this Kali Yuga is the supreme, the least complicated, the most efficacious, unfailing, simple and powerful path."- Swami Chidananda /*Guurudevarpanstu! */ |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 14541 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ***The Worship of the Divine Mother - Swami Sivananda on the occasion of Adi Shaktipith, **Sri Asthalaxmi Brahmotsav ( April 29, 2012 ) * ** " Devi is synonymous with Sakti or the Divine Power that manifests, sustains and transforms the universe as the one unifying force of Existence. In fact, worship of Devi is not sectarian; it does not belong to any cult. By Devi or Sakti we mean the presupposition of all forms of existential power, the power of knowledge, of omniscience. These powers are the glorious attributes of God?you may call Him Vishnu or Siva or as you like. In other words, Sakti is the very possibility of the Absolute?s appearing as many, of God?s causing this universe. Sakti and Sakta are one; the Power and the one who possesses the Power cannot be separated; God and Sakti are like fire and heat of fire." "Devi-worship or Sakti-worship is therefore worship of God?s glory, of God?s greatness and supremacy. It is adoration of the Almighty" - Swami Sivananda<< More>> " Sri Yantra Worship" Utsav Triveni -Join with us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram. Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *The immanence of God* " 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." "What more can I say? 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 << More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * *Visit our"SIVA" (Sivananda Institute of Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Center. * Join any yoga group, as per your liking & ability and transform your life into YogaWay of Living . Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Yes, you can still enroll. Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad invites you to 68th birthday celebration of *Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj * in the company of learned Saints. Daily Sant Samagam, Satsang and JnanaYajna with Maha Mandleshwars have been organized from April 29, 2012- May 3, 2012. Get the details 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 . News & Activity Report for the Month of April 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / April 2012 *Pearle's of Wisdom * "A good word for a bad one is worth much but costs little. Kindness does not consist in gifts, but in gentleness and generosity." "Bear no envy. Commit no slander. Speak no falsehood. Practice no deceit. Harbor no malice.You will be ever joyful, happy and peaceful." "Sacrifice and service are your two hands. Freedom and peace are your two legs. Love and bliss are your two eyes. Truth and devotion are your two ears. Self- knowledge is your mouth. Perfection is, indeed, heart and soul." "The Sweetness of life is devotion. The fragrance of life is generosity. The pivot of life is meditation . The goal of life is Self- Realization." -Swami Sivananda *Gurudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 23020 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sat Apr 28 01:23:51 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:23:51 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, May 2012 Message-ID: <4F9B7EE7.8050108@divyajivan.org> May 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *May 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ***The Worship of the Divine Mother - Swami Sivananda on the occasion of Adi Shaktipith, **Sri Asthalaxmi Brahmotsav ( April 29, 2012 ) * ** " Devi is synonymous with Sakti or the Divine Power that manifests, sustains and transforms the universe as the one unifying force of Existence. In fact, worship of Devi is not sectarian; it does not belong to any cult. By Devi or Sakti we mean the presupposition of all forms of existential power, the power of knowledge, of omniscience. These powers are the glorious attributes of God?you may call Him Vishnu or Siva or as you like. In other words, Sakti is the very possibility of the Absolute?s appearing as many, of God?s causing this universe. Sakti and Sakta are one; the Power and the one who possesses the Power cannot be separated; God and Sakti are like fire and heat of fire." "Devi-worship or Sakti-worship is therefore worship of God?s glory, of God?s greatness and supremacy. It is adoration of the Almighty" - Swami Sivananda<< More>> " Sri Yantra Worship" Utsav Triveni -Join with us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram. Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** * The immanence of God* " 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." "What more can I say? 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 << More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * *Visit our"SIVA" (Sivananda Institute of Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Center. * Join any yoga group, as per your liking & ability and transform your life into YogaWay of Living . Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Yes, you can still enroll. Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad invites you to 68th birthday celebration of *Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj * in the company of learned Saints. Daily Sant Samagam, Satsang and JnanaYajna with Maha Mandleshwars have been organized from April 29, 2012- May 3, 2012. Get the details 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 . News & Activity Report for the Month of April 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / April 2012 *Pearle's of Wisdom * "A good word for a bad one is worth much but costs little. Kindness does not consist in gifts, but in gentleness and generosity." "Bear no envy. Commit no slander. Speak no falsehood. Practice no deceit. Harbor no malice.You will be ever joyful, happy and peaceful." "Sacrifice and service are your two hands. Freedom and peace are your two legs. Love and bliss are your two eyes. Truth and devotion are your two ears. Self- knowledge is your mouth. Perfection is, indeed, heart and soul." "The Sweetness of life is devotion. The fragrance of life is generosity. The pivot of life is meditation . 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In fact, worship of Devi is not sectarian; it does not belong to any cult. By Devi or Sakti we mean the presupposition of all forms of existential power, the power of knowledge, of omniscience. These powers are the glorious attributes of God?you may call Him Vishnu or Siva or as you like. In other words, Sakti is the very possibility of the Absolute?s appearing as many, of God?s causing this universe. Sakti and Sakta are one; the Power and the one who possesses the Power cannot be separated; God and Sakti are like fire and heat of fire." "Devi-worship or Sakti-worship is therefore worship of God?s glory, of God?s greatness and supremacy. It is adoration of the Almighty" - Swami Sivananda<< More>> " Sri Yantra Worship" Utsav Triveni -Join with us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram. Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** * The immanence of God* " 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." "What more can I say? 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 << More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * *Visit our"SIVA" (Sivananda Institute of Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Center. * Join any yoga group, as per your liking & ability and transform your life into YogaWay of Living . Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Yes, you can still enroll. Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad invites you to 68th birthday celebration of *Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj * in the company of learned Saints. Daily Sant Samagam, Satsang and JnanaYajna with Maha Mandleshwars have been organized from April 29, 2012- May 3, 2012. Get the details 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 . News & Activity Report for the Month of April 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / April 2012 *Pearle's of Wisdom * "A good word for a bad one is worth much but costs little. Kindness does not consist in gifts, but in gentleness and generosity." "Bear no envy. Commit no slander. Speak no falsehood. Practice no deceit. Harbor no malice.You will be ever joyful, happy and peaceful." "Sacrifice and service are your two hands. Freedom and peace are your two legs. Love and bliss are your two eyes. Truth and devotion are your two ears. Self- knowledge is your mouth. Perfection is, indeed, heart and soul." "The Sweetness of life is devotion. The fragrance of life is generosity. The pivot of life is meditation . The goal of life is Self- Realization." -Swami Sivananda *Gurudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 23020 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sat Apr 28 01:40:33 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:40:33 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, May 2012 Message-ID: <4F9B82D1.30202@divyajivan.org> May 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *May 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ***The Worship of the Divine Mother - Swami Sivananda on the occasion of Adi Shaktipith, **Sri Asthalaxmi Brahmotsav ( April 29, 2012 ) * ** " Devi is synonymous with Sakti or the Divine Power that manifests, sustains and transforms the universe as the one unifying force of Existence. In fact, worship of Devi is not sectarian; it does not belong to any cult. By Devi or Sakti we mean the presupposition of all forms of existential power, the power of knowledge, of omniscience. These powers are the glorious attributes of God?you may call Him Vishnu or Siva or as you like. In other words, Sakti is the very possibility of the Absolute?s appearing as many, of God?s causing this universe. Sakti and Sakta are one; the Power and the one who possesses the Power cannot be separated; God and Sakti are like fire and heat of fire." "Devi-worship or Sakti-worship is therefore worship of God?s glory, of God?s greatness and supremacy. It is adoration of the Almighty" - Swami Sivananda<< More>> " Sri Yantra Worship" Utsav Triveni -Join with us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram. Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *The immanence of God* " 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." "What more can I say? 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 << More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * *Visit our"SIVA" (Sivananda Institute of Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Center. * Join any yoga group, as per your liking & ability and transform your life into YogaWay of Living . Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Yes, you can still enroll. Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad invites you to 68th birthday celebration of*Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj* in the company of learned Saints. Daily Sant Samagam, Satsang and JnanaYajna with Maha Mandleshwars have been organized from April 29, 2012- May 3, 2012. Get the details 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 . News & Activity Report for the Month of April 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / April 2012 *Pearle's of Wisdom * "A good word for a bad one is worth much but costs little. Kindness does not consist in gifts, but in gentleness and generosity." "Bear no envy. Commit no slander. Speak no falsehood. Practice no deceit. Harbor no malice.You will be ever joyful, happy and peaceful." "Sacrifice and service are your two hands. Freedom and peace are your two legs. Love and bliss are your two eyes. Truth and devotion are your two ears. Self- knowledge is your mouth. Perfection is, indeed, heart and soul." "The Sweetness of life is devotion. The fragrance of life is generosity. The pivot of life is meditation . 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In fact, worship of Devi is not sectarian; it does not belong to any cult. By Devi or Sakti we mean the presupposition of all forms of existential power, the power of knowledge, of omniscience. These powers are the glorious attributes of God?you may call Him Vishnu or Siva or as you like. In other words, Sakti is the very possibility of the Absolute?s appearing as many, of God?s causing this universe. Sakti and Sakta are one; the Power and the one who possesses the Power cannot be separated; God and Sakti are like fire and heat of fire." "Devi-worship or Sakti-worship is therefore worship of God?s glory, of God?s greatness and supremacy. It is adoration of the Almighty" - Swami Sivananda<< More>> " Sri Yantra Worship" Utsav Triveni -Join with us in upcoming religious activity at the Ashram. Sri Devi Bhagawat by Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj *Early Morning Meditation Talks from "" Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *The immanence of God* " 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." "What more can I say? 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 << More>> *Yoga Learning through YTTC * *Visit our"SIVA" (Sivananda Institute of Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Center. * Join any yoga group, as per your liking & ability and transform your life into YogaWay of Living . Upcoming 27th YTTC (May 11,2012 -May 30, 2012 - for the details Yes, you can still enroll. Transform your life to Yoga way of Living. Enhance your skill in Yoga, be a teacher and spread the knowledge to others. 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. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, who has conducted over 750 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 science of Yoga. Contact the ashram for the details - sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad invites you to 68th birthday celebration of*Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj* in the company of learned Saints. Daily Sant Samagam, Satsang and JnanaYajna with Maha Mandleshwars have been organized from April 29, 2012- May 3, 2012. Get the details 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 . News & Activity Report for the Month of April 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / April 2012 *Pearle's of Wisdom * "A good word for a bad one is worth much but costs little. Kindness does not consist in gifts, but in gentleness and generosity." "Bear no envy. Commit no slander. Speak no falsehood. Practice no deceit. Harbor no malice.You will be ever joyful, happy and peaceful." "Sacrifice and service are your two hands. Freedom and peace are your two legs. Love and bliss are your two eyes. Truth and devotion are your two ears. Self- knowledge is your mouth. Perfection is, indeed, heart and soul." "The Sweetness of life is devotion. The fragrance of life is generosity. The pivot of life is meditation . The goal of life is Self- Realization." -Swami Sivananda *Gurudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 23020 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu May 31 22:29:58 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 21:29:58 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, June 2012 Message-ID: <4FC82926.2080202@divyajivan.org> June 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *June 2 012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** * Remembering "/Sannyasa Diksha" day / of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivananda (June 1, 2012) * * * ** "Rare it is to find a parallel to the type of life?of lofty, sublime selflessness and total, wonderful, dedicated selfless service of all God?s creatures?that Gurudev was and placed before us as an ideal. It is to this embodiment of selflessness and selfless service, this great expounder of /nishkama-karma-yoga, /who boldly declared, "Service of humanity is worship of God," that we pay our homage. May his blessings be upon us all!" "All Gurudev?s life after Self-realisation, after becoming an enlightened sage and shining as a great light of the Himalayas, was a saga of selfless service?service of the poor, service of the suffering, service of the sick, service of the distressed, service of spiritual aspirants and seekers, service of all humanity, service of the whole world. In diverse, numerous ways, his entire life was one great, continuous stream of selfless service. He had even forgotten how to think of himself; he could only think of others. He lived thinking of others: "In what way can I be of benefit, in what way can I serve?" That was Gurudev Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj till the very last days." - Swami Chidananda<< More>>. *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** Faith Hope and Charity* *" Faith, hope and charity?never let go of these. Always let them be enshrined within you?faith in the Supreme, hope for yourself and charity towards all." "Thus finish your journey and you will attain the Goal. The journey will take you to your destiny?your divine destiny, the fulfillment of which is the most important thing in life. All other things come afterward; they are secondary. In this way, understand your life, understand yourself, understand your relationship to the Maker, and understand your relationship to the rest of creation." "May you ponder these cardinal points of your life?s journey?charity towards God?s creatures, absolute hope about yourself, and absolute faith in the Being Who has brought you into being, Who has placed you among His creatures, so that you may become like Him and you can attain Him as your supreme Goal!"/- /Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad humbly announces Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Mahaaraj's Divya Tour 2012 ( Jun 19, 2012 - Sept 19, 2012) to the West. An invitation of a devotee led to an inquiry with the key organizers of the past Divya Tours of Pujya Swamiji and collecting the responses from them have made Swamiji's Divya Tour a reality. It is them, the key organizers, who has built up the Divya Tour 2012 itinerary in a Yajana spirit, in and through their busy life. Pujya Swamiji is touched by their devotion and dedication to pursue higher in life. He thanks them all, who are ready to receive Him. He welcomes them all for joining him in his mission of service to humanity and spreading the message of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is all SIVA's WILL. Please find theprogram schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. Report for the Month of May 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / May 2012 *Divine Inspiration * Selfless service can reveal to you the identity of humanity, can expand your heart and take you to the door of intuition. Therefore, do unceasing selfless service and thus purify your heart. Have a definite aim. Live with a definite purpose. Realise that life is meant for service and not for self-seeking. Build your life on the great ideal of selfless service. All other ideals will manifest in life through this ideal of selfless service. Be actively pure, helpful and self-sacrificing. Discipline the body and the mind again and again for fiery service. Discipline of the body and the mind is the first stage in practical Yoga. Nishkamya Seva is the keystone to Karma Yoga, Cultivate humility, love, truth in thought, words and deeds. Abandon pettiness, narrow outlook, selfishness, jealousy and anger. See God in every living creature and within you. Feel His presence everywhere. You will experience immense bliss, strength and indescribable joy. - Swami Sivananda G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 110454 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu May 31 22:37:21 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 21:37:21 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, June 2012 Message-ID: <4FC82AE1.30709@divyajivan.org> June 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *June 2 012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** * Remembering "/Sannyasa Diksha" day / of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivananda (June 1, 2012) * * * ** "Rare it is to find a parallel to the type of life?of lofty, sublime selflessness and total, wonderful, dedicated selfless service of all God?s creatures?that Gurudev was and placed before us as an ideal. It is to this embodiment of selflessness and selfless service, this great expounder of /nishkama-karma-yoga, /who boldly declared, "Service of humanity is worship of God," that we pay our homage. May his blessings be upon us all!" "All Gurudev?s life after Self-realisation, after becoming an enlightened sage and shining as a great light of the Himalayas, was a saga of selfless service?service of the poor, service of the suffering, service of the sick, service of the distressed, service of spiritual aspirants and seekers, service of all humanity, service of the whole world. In diverse, numerous ways, his entire life was one great, continuous stream of selfless service. He had even forgotten how to think of himself; he could only think of others. He lived thinking of others: "In what way can I be of benefit, in what way can I serve?" That was Gurudev Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj till the very last days." - Swami Chidananda<< More>>. *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** Faith Hope and Charity* *" Faith, hope and charity?never let go of these. Always let them be enshrined within you?faith in the Supreme, hope for yourself and charity towards all." "Thus finish your journey and you will attain the Goal. The journey will take you to your destiny?your divine destiny, the fulfillment of which is the most important thing in life. All other things come afterward; they are secondary. In this way, understand your life, understand yourself, understand your relationship to the Maker, and understand your relationship to the rest of creation." "May you ponder these cardinal points of your life?s journey?charity towards God?s creatures, absolute hope about yourself, and absolute faith in the Being Who has brought you into being, Who has placed you among His creatures, so that you may become like Him and you can attain Him as your supreme Goal!"/- /Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad humbly announces Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Mahaaraj's Divya Tour 2012 ( Jun 19, 2012 - Sept 19, 2012) to the West. An invitation of a devotee led to an inquiry with the key organizers of the past Divya Tours of Pujya Swamiji and collecting the responses from them have made Swamiji's Divya Tour a reality. It is them, the key organizers, who has built up the Divya Tour 2012 itinerary in a Yajana spirit, in and through their busy life. Pujya Swamiji is touched by their devotion and dedication to pursue higher in life. He thanks them all, who are ready to receive Him. He welcomes them all for joining him in his mission of service to humanity and spreading the message of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is all SIVA's WILL. Please find theprogram schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. Report for the Month of May 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / May 2012 *Divine Inspiration * Selfless service can reveal to you the identity of humanity, can expand your heart and take you to the door of intuition. Therefore, do unceasing selfless service and thus purify your heart. Have a definite aim. Live with a definite purpose. Realise that life is meant for service and not for self-seeking. Build your life on the great ideal of selfless service. All other ideals will manifest in life through this ideal of selfless service. Be actively pure, helpful and self-sacrificing. Discipline the body and the mind again and again for fiery service. Discipline of the body and the mind is the first stage in practical Yoga. Nishkamya Seva is the keystone to Karma Yoga, Cultivate humility, love, truth in thought, words and deeds. Abandon pettiness, narrow outlook, selfishness, jealousy and anger. See God in every living creature and within you. Feel His presence everywhere. You will experience immense bliss, strength and indescribable joy. - Swami Sivananda G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 110454 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu May 31 22:47:32 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 21:47:32 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, June 2012 Message-ID: <4FC82D44.3000902@divyajivan.org> June 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *June 2 012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** * Remembering "/Sannyasa Diksha" day / of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivananda (June 1, 2012) * * * ** "Rare it is to find a parallel to the type of life?of lofty, sublime selflessness and total, wonderful, dedicated selfless service of all God?s creatures?that Gurudev was and placed before us as an ideal. It is to this embodiment of selflessness and selfless service, this great expounder of /nishkama-karma-yoga, /who boldly declared, "Service of humanity is worship of God," that we pay our homage. May his blessings be upon us all!" "All Gurudev?s life after Self-realisation, after becoming an enlightened sage and shining as a great light of the Himalayas, was a saga of selfless service?service of the poor, service of the suffering, service of the sick, service of the distressed, service of spiritual aspirants and seekers, service of all humanity, service of the whole world. In diverse, numerous ways, his entire life was one great, continuous stream of selfless service. He had even forgotten how to think of himself; he could only think of others. He lived thinking of others: "In what way can I be of benefit, in what way can I serve?" That was Gurudev Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj till the very last days." - Swami Chidananda<< More>>. *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** Faith Hope and Charity* *" Faith, hope and charity?never let go of these. Always let them be enshrined within you?faith in the Supreme, hope for yourself and charity towards all." "Thus finish your journey and you will attain the Goal. The journey will take you to your destiny?your divine destiny, the fulfillment of which is the most important thing in life. All other things come afterward; they are secondary. In this way, understand your life, understand yourself, understand your relationship to the Maker, and understand your relationship to the rest of creation." "May you ponder these cardinal points of your life?s journey?charity towards God?s creatures, absolute hope about yourself, and absolute faith in the Being Who has brought you into being, Who has placed you among His creatures, so that you may become like Him and you can attain Him as your supreme Goal!"/- /Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad humbly announces Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Mahaaraj's Divya Tour 2012 ( Jun 19, 2012 - Sept 19, 2012) to the West. An invitation of a devotee led to an inquiry with the key organizers of the past Divya Tours of Pujya Swamiji and collecting the responses from them have made Swamiji's Divya Tour a reality. It is them, the key organizers, who has built up the Divya Tour 2012 itinerary in a Yajana spirit, in and through their busy life. Pujya Swamiji is touched by their devotion and dedication to pursue higher in life. He thanks them all, who are ready to receive Him. He welcomes them all for joining him in his mission of service to humanity and spreading the message of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is all SIVA's WILL. Please find theprogram schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. Report for the Month of May 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / May 2012 *Divine Inspiration * * Selfless service can reveal to you the identity of humanity, can expand your heart and take you to the door of intuition. Therefore, do unceasing selfless service and thus purify your heart. Have a definite aim. Live with a definite purpose. Realise that life is meant for service and not for self-seeking. * Build your life on the great ideal of selfless service. All other ideals will manifest in life through this ideal of selfless service. Be actively pure, helpful and self-sacrificing. Discipline the body and the mind again and again for fiery service. Discipline of the body and the mind is the first stage in practical Yoga. * Nishkamya Seva is the keystone to Karma Yoga, Cultivate humility, love, truth in thought, words and deeds. Abandon pettiness, narrow outlook, selfishness, jealousy and anger. * See God in every living creature and within you. Feel His presence everywhere. You will experience immense bliss, strength and indescribable joy. - Swami Sivananda G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 110454 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu May 31 22:54:35 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 21:54:35 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, June 2012 Message-ID: <4FC82EEB.8030809@divyajivan.org> June 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *June 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact ** * Remembering "/Sannyasa Diksha" day / of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivananda (June 1, 2012) * * * ** "Rare it is to find a parallel to the type of life?of lofty, sublime selflessness and total, wonderful, dedicated selfless service of all God?s creatures?that Gurudev was and placed before us as an ideal. It is to this embodiment of selflessness and selfless service, this great expounder of /nishkama-karma-yoga, /who boldly declared, "Service of humanity is worship of God," that we pay our homage. May his blessings be upon us all!" "All Gurudev?s life after Self-realisation, after becoming an enlightened sage and shining as a great light of the Himalayas, was a saga of selfless service?service of the poor, service of the suffering, service of the sick, service of the distressed, service of spiritual aspirants and seekers, service of all humanity, service of the whole world. In diverse, numerous ways, his entire life was one great, continuous stream of selfless service. He had even forgotten how to think of himself; he could only think of others. He lived thinking of others: "In what way can I be of benefit, in what way can I serve?" That was Gurudev Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj till the very last days." - Swami Chidananda<< More>>. *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** Faith Hope and Charity* *" Faith, hope and charity?never let go of these. Always let them be enshrined within you?faith in the Supreme, hope for yourself and charity towards all." "Thus finish your journey and you will attain the Goal. The journey will take you to your destiny?your divine destiny, the fulfillment of which is the most important thing in life. All other things come afterward; they are secondary. In this way, understand your life, understand yourself, understand your relationship to the Maker, and understand your relationship to the rest of creation." "May you ponder these cardinal points of your life?s journey?charity towards God?s creatures, absolute hope about yourself, and absolute faith in the Being Who has brought you into being, Who has placed you among His creatures, so that you may become like Him and you can attain Him as your supreme Goal!"/- /Swami Chidananda << More>> *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting Upcoming events * Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad humbly announces Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Mahaaraj's Divya Tour 2012 ( Jun 19, 2012 - Sept 19, 2012) to the West. An invitation of a devotee led to an inquiry with the key organizers of the past Divya Tours of Pujya Swamiji and collecting the responses from them have made Swamiji's Divya Tour a reality. It is them, the key organizers, who has built up the Divya Tour 2012 itinerary in a Yajana spirit, in and through their busy life. Pujya Swamiji is touched by their devotion and dedication to pursue higher in life. He thanks them all, who are ready to receive Him. He welcomes them all for joining him in his mission of service to humanity and spreading the message of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is all SIVA's WILL. Please find theprogram schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. Report for the Month of May 2012 Divya Jivan (Gujarati) / May 2012 *Divine Inspiration * * Selfless service can reveal to you the identity of humanity, can expand your heart and take you to the door of intuition. Therefore, do unceasing selfless service and thus purify your heart. Have a definite aim. Live with a definite purpose. Realise that life is meant for service and not for self-seeking. * Build your life on the great ideal of selfless service. All other ideals will manifest in life through this ideal of selfless service. Be actively pure, helpful and self-sacrificing. Discipline the body and the mind again and again for fiery service. Discipline of the body and the mind is the first stage in practical Yoga. * Nishkamya Seva is the keystone to Karma Yoga, Cultivate humility, love, truth in thought, words and deeds. Abandon pettiness, narrow outlook, selfishness, jealousy and anger. * See God in every living creature and within you. Feel His presence everywhere. You will experience immense bliss, strength and indescribable joy. - Swami Sivananda G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 110454 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Jun 27 01:50:00 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:50:00 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, July 2012 Message-ID: <4FEA9F08.6050808@divyajivan.org> July 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *July 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact *"Glories of Guru-Bhakti Yoga " by Swami Sivananda on auspicious Guru Purnima * *( July 3, 2012 ) * " Worship the Guru with the flowers of faith and devotion. Satsanga with the Guru is the first pillar in the temple of Self-realisation.Grace of God takes the form of Guru. To see the Guru is to see God. Blind is the man who has not seen the divine Master. There is but one religion, the religion of devotion and love to Guru." "Everyone who longs to transcend misery and obtain joy and happiness in life should sincerely practise Guru-Bhakti Yoga. True lasting happiness can be had by taking recourse to Guru Seva Yoga. Guru-Bhakti Yoga confers immortality, eternal bliss, freedom, perfection, perennial joy and everlasting peace."....... Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *No One Can Give You Salvation* ?No one can give salvation to any individual except that individual himself or herself.? ?You have to work for liberation from sorrow and the attainment of bliss; no one can give it to you; you obtain it by your own effort. In spite of all that has been said about Guru?s grace and divine /kripa /and miracles, nevertheless, the truth is that supreme state of blessedness is something you can give to yourself; no one else can give it to you.? ........Swami Chidananda << More>> // *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting Upcoming events * Divya Tour of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's commenced with stop over in Germany and arrival in USA in Chicago. Swamiji is a world-renowned yoga teacher. He has been teaching yoga for more than thirty years and has conducted about seven hundred Yoga & Meditation Camps. His yoga classes are always crowded as his teaching of yoga is simple and filled with many useful tips. He explains the benefits of various yoga postures and demonstrates each. It's a wonderful experience. Swamiji stresses the need for maintaining self-discipline and following a regular daily Sadhana. He stresses the Yoga way of Living to reach the Goal of Life - "The God Realization." Morning Yoga sessions & evening satsangs are getting organized all across. Please find the Program schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. for the details go to Divya Tour 2012 website News & Activity report for the Month of June 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 *Guru's Grace * * "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 G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ** * Remembering "/Sannyasa Diksha" day / of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivananda (June 1, 2012) * * * -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5060 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Satsanga with the Guru is the first pillar in the temple of Self-realisation.Grace of God takes the form of Guru. To see the Guru is to see God. Blind is the man who has not seen the divine Master. There is but one religion, the religion of devotion and love to Guru." "Everyone who longs to transcend misery and obtain joy and happiness in life should sincerely practise Guru-Bhakti Yoga. True lasting happiness can be had by taking recourse to Guru Seva Yoga. Guru-Bhakti Yoga confers immortality, eternal bliss, freedom, perfection, perennial joy and everlasting peace."....... Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** *No One Can Give You Salvation* ?No one can give salvation to any individual except that individual himself or herself.? ?You have to work for liberation from sorrow and the attainment of bliss; no one can give it to you; you obtain it by your own effort. In spite of all that has been said about Guru?s grace and divine /kripa /and miracles, nevertheless, the truth is that supreme state of blessedness is something you can give to yourself; no one else can give it to you.? ........Swami Chidananda << More>> // *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting the events * Divya Tour of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's commenced with stop over in Germany and arrival in USA in Chicago, his first stop. Swamiji is a world-renowned yoga teacher. He has been teaching yoga for more than thirty years and has conducted more than 750 Yoga & Meditation Camps. His yoga classes are always crowded as his teaching of yoga is simple and filled with many useful tips. He explains the benefits of various yoga postures. Swamiji stresses the need for maintaining self-discipline and following a regular daily Sadhana. He stresses the Yoga way of Living to reach the Goal of Life - "The God Realization." Morning Yoga sessions & evening satsangs are getting organized all across. Please find the Program schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. for the details go to Divya Tour 2012 website News & Activity report for the Month of June 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 *Guru's Grace * * "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. 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Blind is the man who has not seen the divine Master. There is but one religion, the religion of devotion and love to Guru." "Everyone who longs to transcend misery and obtain joy and happiness in life should sincerely practise Guru-Bhakti Yoga. True lasting happiness can be had by taking recourse to Guru Seva Yoga. Guru-Bhakti Yoga confers immortality, eternal bliss, freedom, perfection, perennial joy and everlasting peace."....... Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** * No One Can Give You Salvation* ?No one can give salvation to any individual except that individual himself or herself.? ?You have to work for liberation from sorrow and the attainment of bliss; no one can give it to you; you obtain it by your own effort. In spite of all that has been said about Guru?s grace and divine /kripa /and miracles, nevertheless, the truth is that supreme state of blessedness is something you can give to yourself; no one else can give it to you.? ........Swami Chidananda << More>> // *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting the events * Divya Tour of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's commenced with stop over in Germany and arrival in USA in Chicago, his first stop. Swamiji stresses the need for maintaining self-discipline and following a regular daily Sadhana. He stresses the Yoga way of Living to reach the Goal of Life - "The God Realization." Swamiji is a world-renowned yoga teacher. He has been teaching yoga for more than thirty five years and has conducted more than 750 Yoga & Meditation Camps. His yoga classes are always crowded as his teaching of yoga is simple and filled with many useful tips. He explains the benefits of various yoga postures. Morning Yoga sessions & evening satsangs are getting organized all across. Please find the Program schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. for the details go to Divya Tour 2012 website News & Activity report for the Month of June 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 *Guru's Grace * * "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. 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Blind is the man who has not seen the divine Master. There is but one religion, the religion of devotion and love to Guru." "Everyone who longs to transcend misery and obtain joy and happiness in life should sincerely practise Guru-Bhakti Yoga. True lasting happiness can be had by taking recourse to Guru Seva Yoga. Guru-Bhakti Yoga confers immortality, eternal bliss, freedom, perfection, perennial joy and everlasting peace." Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** * No One Can Give You Salvation* ?No one can give salvation to any individual except that individual himself or herself.? ?You have to work for liberation from sorrow and the attainment of bliss; no one can give it to you; you obtain it by your own effort. In spite of all that has been said about Guru?s grace and divine /kripa /and miracles, nevertheless, the truth is that supreme state of blessedness is something you can give to yourself; no one else can give it to you.? ........Swami Chidananda << More>> // *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting the events * Divya Tour of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's commenced with stop over in Germany and arrival in USA in Chicago, his first stop. Swamiji stresses the need for maintaining self-discipline and following a regular daily Sadhana. He stresses the Yoga way of Living to reach the Goal of Life - "The God Realization." Swamiji is a world-renowned yoga teacher. He has been teaching yoga for more than thirty five years and has conducted more than 750 Yoga & Meditation Camps. His yoga classes are always crowded as his teaching of yoga is simple and filled with many useful tips. He explains the benefits of various yoga postures. Morning Yoga sessions & evening satsangs are getting organized all across. Please find the Program schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. for the details go to Divya Tour 2012 website News & Activity report for the Month of June 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 *Guru's Grace * * "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. 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Blind is the man who has not seen the divine Master. There is but one religion, the religion of devotion and love to Guru." "Everyone who longs to transcend misery and obtain joy and happiness in life should sincerely practise Guru-Bhakti Yoga. True lasting happiness can be had by taking recourse to Guru Seva Yoga. Guru-Bhakti Yoga confers immortality, eternal bliss, freedom, perfection, perennial joy and everlasting peace." Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** * No One Can Give You Salvation* ?No one can give salvation to any individual except that individual himself or herself.? ?You have to work for liberation from sorrow and the attainment of bliss; no one can give it to you; you obtain it by your own effort. In spite of all that has been said about Guru?s grace and divine /kripa /and miracles, nevertheless, the truth is that supreme state of blessedness is something you can give to yourself; no one else can give it to you.? ........Swami Chidananda << More>> // *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting the events * Divya Tour of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's commenced with stop over in Germany and arrival in USA in Chicago, his first stop. Swamiji stresses the need for maintaining self-discipline and following a regular daily Sadhana. He stresses the Yoga way of Living to reach the Goal of Life - "The God Realization." Swamiji is a world-renowned yoga teacher. He has been teaching yoga for more than thirty five years and has conducted more than 750 Yoga & Meditation Camps. His yoga classes are always crowded as his teaching of yoga is simple and filled with many useful tips. He explains the benefits of various yoga postures. Morning Yoga sessions & evening satsangs are getting organized all across. Please find the Program schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. for the details go to Divya Tour 2012 website News & Activity report for the Month of June 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 *Guru's Grace * * "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. 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Blind is the man who has not seen the divine Master. There is but one religion, the religion of devotion and love to Guru." "Everyone who longs to transcend misery and obtain joy and happiness in life should sincerely practise Guru-Bhakti Yoga. True lasting happiness can be had by taking recourse to Guru Seva Yoga. Guru-Bhakti Yoga confers immortality, eternal bliss, freedom, perfection, perennial joy and everlasting peace." Swami Sivananda <> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * ** * No One Can Give You Salvation* ?No one can give salvation to any individual except that individual himself or herself.? ?You have to work for liberation from sorrow and the attainment of bliss; no one can give it to you; you obtain it by your own effort. In spite of all that has been said about Guru?s grace and divine /kripa /and miracles, nevertheless, the truth is that supreme state of blessedness is something you can give to yourself; no one else can give it to you.? ........Swami Chidananda <> // *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * Primary & Main Yogasana (Yoga Postures) The Physical techniques of Yoga are the stepping stones to meditation. According to Patanjali, Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind. In the beginning the primary prerequisite to peace of mind is posture. Yogasana practiced to gain steady posture, health and lightness in the body. All Yoga postures are intended to directly or indirectly quiet the mind. The majority of Asana have been devised to build up different parts of the body and to develop the strength required by the more advanced Physical disciplines. The purpose of the yogasana is to recondition the system, both mind and body, and to develop the nervous and glandular systems. The different Yoga postures have been devised to bring a rich supply of blood to the brain and to the various parts of the spinal column. The yogasana work by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions to promote the health of the nerves. When the body is purified, Prana (vital energy) can be conserved and the individual becomes healthy and conscious. << More>> *Highlighting the events * Divya Tour of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's commenced with stop over in Germany and arrival in USA in Chicago, his first stop. Swamiji stresses the need for maintaining self-discipline and following a regular daily Sadhana. He stresses the Yoga way of Living to reach the Goal of Life - "The God Realization." Swamiji is a world-renowned yoga teacher. He has been teaching yoga for more than thirty five years and has conducted more than 750 Yoga & Meditation Camps. His yoga classes are always crowded as his teaching of yoga is simple and filled with many useful tips. He explains the benefits of various yoga postures. Morning Yoga sessions & evening satsangs are getting organized all across. Please find the Program schedule . Join with your local organizer in organizing program and be benefited by involving into Karmayoga in practice. for the details go to Divya Tour 2012 website News & Activity report for the Month of June 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 *Guru's Grace * * "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. 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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."- Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Temptation: *?/Kamah krodhascha lobhascha dehe tisthanti taskarah jnanaratnapaharaya tasmat jagrata jagrata/?Lust anger and greed, they are dacoits to rob and plunder the pearl of wisdom, not coming from outside to assail or invade you, but residing within your own body. Therefore, be awake, be awake,? says Sankaracharya in Vairagya Dindima." "We invite temptations; we go into that area where we are tempted. We cultivate the company of such persons who are our temptation, who are our downfall, who are the ones through whom these lower propensities assail us, by whom they are stimulated and made manifest"....... "Turn to God for help and you will receive it without fail, unfailingly. Turn to Him every day in meditation?meditation with faith, meditation with love, meditation with humility. And be on guard against these inner enemies to which you are host, inner enemies dwelling within your self, meaning you no good. This is the mystery of God and His creation, the great maya which is duratyaya (difficult to cross). Be on guard, never lay down arms, never give way. Always know that one day you have to overcome and you will overcome".- Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard */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. 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. <> *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * "It was very hectic four day program at Chicago. Pujya Swamiji's day began at 4.00/4.30am(wake up call for host and Swamiji), starting from home for morning yoga at 5.45am until 10.30pm touching down at home, traveling from one place to the next attending devotees' request for Bhiksha, home visit, evening temple satsang etc but, when it is satsang time and swamiji start speaking, He was found ever fresh and in a different realm. Every word and every sentence He speaks enters right into the heart of listeners and has a message so inspiring and energizing" -sevak To Swamiji, teaching of Bhagwad Geeta is the "Gospel of Swami Sivananda". Simple Formula of Blissful living, in His words, ?Be good, Do good, Be kind, Be compassionate, serve, love, be generous, be pure, be regular in your daily prayers and selfless service are the principle keys to live and lead blissful life.? Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour 2012 has commenced in USA from Chicago on June 28, 2012. Swamiji has completed his programs at Chicago, Madison, Detroit, Toronto, Toledo, Bloomington, Charlotte and Atlanta. His Morning Yoga, Pranamyam and Meditation sessions are popular all across USA and Canada. Evening discourses on various spiritual subjects are full of wisdom teaching and helpful tips for day to day living."Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Contact your local organizer for the details of theprogram schedule in your area and get benefited. You can find Sri Swamiji's tour related information's @ Divya Tour 2012 website News &Activity Report for the month of July 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 ***Lord Krisha's utterence - Geetamrutam * Perform action, O Arjuna, being steadfast in Yoga, abandoning attachment and balanced in success and failure! Evenness of mind is called Yoga. (2:48) Endowed with wisdom (evenness of mind), one casts off in this life both good and evil deeds; therefore, devote thyself to Yoga; Yoga is skill in action. (2:50) The world is bound by actions other than those performed for the sake of sacrifice; do thou, therefore, O son of Kunti, perform action for that sake (for sacrifice) alone, free from attachment! (3:9) Whatever thou doest, whatever thou eatest, whatever thou offerest in sacrifice, whatever HTML clipboard thou givest, whatever thou practiseth as austerity, O Arjuna, do it as an offering unto Me!(9:27) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 10453 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Krishna- Divine Incarnation, /Purna Avatara/ On auspicious Janmashtami ( Aug 9, 2012 )* ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "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."- Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Temptation: *?/Kamah krodhascha lobhascha dehe tisthanti taskarah jnanaratnapaharaya tasmat jagrata jagrata/?Lust anger and greed, they are dacoits to rob and plunder the pearl of wisdom, not coming from outside to assail or invade you, but residing within your own body. Therefore, be awake, be awake,? says Sankaracharya in Vairagya Dindima." "We invite temptations; we go into that area where we are tempted. We cultivate the company of such persons who are our temptation, who are our downfall, who are the ones through whom these lower propensities assail us, by whom they are stimulated and made manifest"....... "Turn to God for help and you will receive it without fail, unfailingly. Turn to Him every day in meditation?meditation with faith, meditation with love, meditation with humility. And be on guard against these inner enemies to which you are host, inner enemies dwelling within your self, meaning you no good. This is the mystery of God and His creation, the great maya which is duratyaya (difficult to cross). Be on guard, never lay down arms, never give way. Always know that one day you have to overcome and you will overcome".- Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard */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. 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. <> *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * "It was very hectic four day program at Chicago. Pujya Swamiji's day began at 4.00/4.30am(wake up call for host and Swamiji), starting from home for morning yoga at 5.45am until 10.30pm touching down at home, traveling from one place to the next attending devotees' request for Bhiksha, home visit, evening temple satsang etc but, when it is satsang time and swamiji start speaking, He was found ever fresh and in a different realm. Every word and every sentence He speaks enters right into the heart of listeners and has a message so inspiring and energizing" -sevak Keys to Blissful living, in His words, ?Be good, Do good, Be kind, Be compassionate, serve, love, be generous, be pure, be regular in your daily prayers and selfless service are the principle keys to live and lead blissful life.? Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour 2012 has commenced in USA from Chicago on June 28, 2012. Swamiji has completed his programs at Chicago, Madison, Detroit, Toronto, Toledo, Bloomington, Charlotte and Atlanta. His Morning Yoga, Pranamyam and Meditation sessions are popular all across USA and Canada. Evening discourses on various spiritual subjects are full of wisdom teaching and helpful tips for day to day living."Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Contact your local organizer for the details of theprogram schedule in your area and get benefited. You can find Sri Swamiji's tour related information's @ Divya Tour 2012 website News &Activity Report for the month of July 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 ***Lord Krisha's Utterance , "Geetamrutam " * Perform action, O Arjuna, being steadfast in Yoga, abandoning attachment and balanced in success and failure! Evenness of mind is called Yoga. (2:48) Acts of sacrifice, gift and austerity should not be abandoned, but should be performed; sacrifice, gift and also austerity are the purifiers of the wise.(18:5) For, verily the true nature of action (enjoined by the scriptures) should be known, also (that) of forbidden (or unlawful) action, and of inaction; hard to understand is the nature (path) of action.(4:17) Having abandoned attachment to the fruit of the action, ever content, depending on nothing, he does not do anything though engaged in activity.(4:20) The world is bound by actions other than those performed for the sake of sacrifice; do thou, therefore, O son of Kunti, perform action for that sake (for sacrifice) alone, free from attachment! (3:9) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 9505 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sun Aug 5 11:38:43 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sun, 05 Aug 2012 10:38:43 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, August 2012 Message-ID: <501E9383.4050003@divyajivan.org> August 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *August 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Krishna- Divine Incarnation, /Purna Avatara/ on auspicious Janmashtami ( Aug 9, 2012 )* ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "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."- Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Temptation: *?/Kamah krodhascha lobhascha dehe tisthanti taskarah jnanaratnapaharaya tasmat jagrata jagrata/?Lust anger and greed, they are dacoits to rob and plunder the pearl of wisdom, not coming from outside to assail or invade you, but residing within your own body. Therefore, be awake, be awake,? says Sankaracharya in Vairagya Dindima." "We invite temptations; we go into that area where we are tempted. We cultivate the company of such persons who are our temptation, who are our downfall, who are the ones through whom these lower propensities assail us, by whom they are stimulated and made manifest"....... "Turn to God for help and you will receive it without fail, unfailingly. Turn to Him every day in meditation?meditation with faith, meditation with love, meditation with humility. And be on guard against these inner enemies to which you are host, inner enemies dwelling within your self, meaning you no good. This is the mystery of God and His creation, the great maya which is duratyaya (difficult to cross). Be on guard, never lay down arms, never give way. Always know that one day you have to overcome and you will overcome".- Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard */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. 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. <> *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * "It was very hectic four day program at Chicago. Pujya Swamiji's day began at 4.00/4.30am(wake up call for host and Swamiji) starting from homeafter prayer & meditationfor morning yoga class at 5.45am until 10.30pm touching down at home, traveling from one place to the next, attending devotees' request for Bhiksha, home visit, evening temple satsang etc but, when it is satsang time and Swamiji starts speaking, HE was found ever fresh and in a different realm. Every word and every sentence HE speaks enters right into the heart of listeners and has a message so inspiring and energizing" -sevak For Individual host it is a few days of hectic schedule but For Swamiji it is everyday the same hectic schedule. He is fountain of energy. What is the secret ? HE has dedicated His life and each breath of His to the service of Humanity and to fulfill the Mission of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. HE inspires others to join in and stay in to be a part of SIVA's Mission. Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour 2012 has commenced in USA from Chicago on June 28, 2012. Swamiji has completed his programs at Chicago, Madison, Detroit, Toronto, Toledo, Bloomington, Charlotte and Atlanta. His Morning Yoga, Pranamyam and Meditation sessions are popular all across USA and Canada. Evening discourses on various spiritual subjects are full of wisdom teaching and helpful tips for day to day living."Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Contact your local organizer for the details of theprogram schedule in your area and get benefited. You can find Sri Swamiji's tour related information's @ Divya Tour 2012 website News &Activity Report for the month of July 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 ***Lord Krisha's Utterance , "Geetamrutam " * Perform action, O Arjuna, being steadfast in Yoga, abandoning attachment and balanced in success and failure! Evenness of mind is called Yoga. (2:48) Acts of sacrifice, gift and austerity should not be abandoned, but should be performed; sacrifice, gift and also austerity are the purifiers of the wise.(18:5) For, verily the true nature of action (enjoined by the scriptures) should be known, also (that) of forbidden (or unlawful) action, and of inaction; hard to understand is the nature (path) of action.(4:17) Having abandoned attachment to the fruit of the action, ever content, depending on nothing, he does not do anything though engaged in activity.(4:20) The world is bound by actions other than those performed for the sake of sacrifice; do thou, therefore, O son of Kunti, perform action for that sake (for sacrifice) alone, free from attachment! (3:9) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 9505 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sun Aug 5 11:42:58 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sun, 05 Aug 2012 10:42:58 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, August 2012 Message-ID: <501E9482.9000506@divyajivan.org> August 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *August 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Krishna- Divine Incarnation, /Purna Avatara/ on auspicious Janmashtami ( Aug 9, 2012 )* ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "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."- Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Temptation: *?/Kamah krodhascha lobhascha dehe tisthanti taskarah jnanaratnapaharaya tasmat jagrata jagrata/?Lust anger and greed, they are dacoits to rob and plunder the pearl of wisdom, not coming from outside to assail or invade you, but residing within your own body. Therefore, be awake, be awake,? says Sankaracharya in Vairagya Dindima." "We invite temptations; we go into that area where we are tempted. We cultivate the company of such persons who are our temptation, who are our downfall, who are the ones through whom these lower propensities assail us, by whom they are stimulated and made manifest"....... "Turn to God for help and you will receive it without fail, unfailingly. Turn to Him every day in meditation?meditation with faith, meditation with love, meditation with humility. And be on guard against these inner enemies to which you are host, inner enemies dwelling within your self, meaning you no good. This is the mystery of God and His creation, the great maya which is duratyaya (difficult to cross). Be on guard, never lay down arms, never give way. Always know that one day you have to overcome and you will overcome".- Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard */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. 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. <> *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * "It was very hectic four day program at Chicago. Pujya Swamiji's day began at 4.00/4.30am(wake up call for host and Swamiji) starting from homeafter prayer & meditationfor morning yoga class at 5.45am until 10.30pm touching down at home, traveling from one place to the next, attending devotees' request for Bhiksha, home visit, evening temple satsang etc but, when it is satsang time and Swamiji starts speaking, HE was found ever fresh and in a different realm. Every word and every sentence HE speaks enters right into the heart of listeners and has a message so inspiring and energizing" -sevak For Individual host it is a few days of hectic schedule but For Swamiji it is everyday the same hectic schedule. He is fountain of energy. What is the secret ? HE has dedicated His life and each breath of His to the service of Humanity and to fulfill the Mission of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. HE inspires others to join in and stay in to be a part of SIVA's Mission. Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour 2012 has commenced in USA from Chicago on June 28, 2012. Swamiji has completed his programs at Chicago, Madison, Detroit, Toronto, Toledo, Bloomington, Charlotte and Atlanta. His Morning Yoga, Pranamyam and Meditation sessions are popular all across USA and Canada. Evening discourses on various spiritual subjects are full of wisdom teaching and helpful tips for day to day living."Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Contact your local organizer for the details of theprogram schedule in your area and get benefited. You can find Sri Swamiji's tour related information's @ Divya Tour 2012 website News &Activity Report for the month of July 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 ***Lord Krisha's Utterance , "Geetamrutam " * Perform action, O Arjuna, being steadfast in Yoga, abandoning attachment and balanced in success and failure! Evenness of mind is called Yoga. (2:48) Acts of sacrifice, gift and austerity should not be abandoned, but should be performed; sacrifice, gift and also austerity are the purifiers of the wise.(18:5) For, verily the true nature of action (enjoined by the scriptures) should be known, also (that) of forbidden (or unlawful) action, and of inaction; hard to understand is the nature (path) of action.(4:17) Having abandoned attachment to the fruit of the action, ever content, depending on nothing, he does not do anything though engaged in activity.(4:20) The world is bound by actions other than those performed for the sake of sacrifice; do thou, therefore, O son of Kunti, perform action for that sake (for sacrifice) alone, free from attachment! (3:9) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 9505 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sun Aug 5 11:47:05 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sun, 05 Aug 2012 10:47:05 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, August 2012 Message-ID: <501E9579.2000006@divyajivan.org> August 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *August 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Krishna- Divine Incarnation, /Purna Avatara/ on auspicious Janmashtami ( Aug 9, 2012 )* ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "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."- Swami Sivananda << More>> *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Temptation: *?/Kamah krodhascha lobhascha dehe tisthanti taskarah jnanaratnapaharaya tasmat jagrata jagrata/?Lust anger and greed, they are dacoits to rob and plunder the pearl of wisdom, not coming from outside to assail or invade you, but residing within your own body. Therefore, be awake, be awake,? says Sankaracharya in Vairagya Dindima." "We invite temptations; we go into that area where we are tempted. We cultivate the company of such persons who are our temptation, who are our downfall, who are the ones through whom these lower propensities assail us, by whom they are stimulated and made manifest"....... "Turn to God for help and you will receive it without fail, unfailingly. Turn to Him every day in meditation?meditation with faith, meditation with love, meditation with humility. And be on guard against these inner enemies to which you are host, inner enemies dwelling within your self, meaning you no good. This is the mystery of God and His creation, the great maya which is duratyaya (difficult to cross). Be on guard, never lay down arms, never give way. Always know that one day you have to overcome and you will overcome".- Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Yoga Learning through a book "Yoga, a way of Life" by Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard */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. 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. <> *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * "It was very hectic four day program at Chicago. Pujya Swamiji's day began at 4.00/4.30am(wake up call for host and Swamiji) starting from homeafter prayer & meditationfor morning yoga class at 5.45am until 10.30pm touching down at home, traveling from one place to the next, attending devotees' request for Bhiksha, home visit, evening temple satsang etc but, when it is satsang time and Swamiji starts speaking, HE was found ever fresh and in a different realm. Every word and every sentence HE speaks enters right into the heart of listeners and has a message so inspiring and energizing" -sevak For Individual host it is a few days of hectic schedule but For Swamiji it is everyday the same hectic schedule. He is fountain of energy. What is the secret ? HE has dedicated His life and each breath of His to the service of Humanity and to fulfill the Mission of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. HE inspires others to join in and stay in to be a part of SIVA's Mission. Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour 2012 has commenced in USA from Chicago on June 28, 2012. Swamiji has completed his programs at Chicago, Madison, Detroit, Toronto, Toledo, Bloomington, Charlotte and Atlanta. His Morning Yoga, Pranamyam and Meditation sessions are popular all across USA and Canada. Evening discourses on various spiritual subjects are full of wisdom teaching and helpful tips for day to day living."Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Contact your local organizer for the details of theprogram schedule in your area and get benefited. You can find Sri Swamiji's tour related information's @ Divya Tour 2012 website News &Activity Report for the month of July 2012 Divya Jivan / June 2012 ***Lord Krisha's Utterance , "Geetamrutam " * Perform action, O Arjuna, being steadfast in Yoga, abandoning attachment and balanced in success and failure! Evenness of mind is called Yoga. (2:48) Acts of sacrifice, gift and austerity should not be abandoned, but should be performed; sacrifice, gift and also austerity are the purifiers of the wise.(18:5) For, verily the true nature of action (enjoined by the scriptures) should be known, also (that) of forbidden (or unlawful) action, and of inaction; hard to understand is the nature (path) of action.(4:17) Having abandoned attachment to the fruit of the action, ever content, depending on nothing, he does not do anything though engaged in activity.(4:20) The world is bound by actions other than those performed for the sake of sacrifice; do thou, therefore, O son of Kunti, perform action for that sake (for sacrifice) alone, free from attachment! (3:9) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Each breath of his life he breathed to serve, love and give the best what he could give or the best he could do for the mankind. He was a Godman, filled with wonderful love in his heart. From head to toe he was oozing with divine nectar of love, love and love only. He lived all his life for the good of mankind and he became a person beloved by countless people all over the world".........<> HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Ganesha - Remover of Obstacles ( on Ganesh Chaturthi - Sept 19, 2011) *** Lord Ganesha is an embodiment of wisdom and bliss. He is the Lord of Brahmacharins. He is the foremost among Brahmacharins or celibates. He is the Lord who removes all obstacles on the path of the spiritual aspirant, and bestows upon him worldly as well as spiritual success. Hence He is called Vigna Vinayaka. His Bija Akshara (root syllable) is Gung, pronounced to rhyme with the English word "sung". He is the Lord of harmony and peace./- Swami Sivananda..... <> / Sri Ganesh Sahsranama (sanskrit txt.) / English translation *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *"The Practice of Truth" *"Truth is a divine principle, that is not only the ultimate Reality, but also the path that leads to the ultimate Reality. It is the great /sadhana /that leads to the realisation of Truth. It is also the great penance that makes this /sadhana /fruitful, that supports this /sadhana/, infills this /sadhana /with a strength which is not of this earth, which is divine. The penance of truth creates spiritual force within one?s heart. The great Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, referred to this inner spiritual force as /atma-bala /and declared unhesitatingly that it was the source of all his strength and the secret of his success in whatever he undertook. The penance of truth gave him the spiritual power to overcome all that was inauspicious and unspiritual within himself. He had attained self-conquest, and above all he had attained conquest over falsehood in any form. So much so that he was bold enough to declare his viewpoint in the words: ?Not only is it true that God is truth, but I declare that truth is God.? To adhere to truth, verily would be to attain God" - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * With the Grace and Blessings of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, ?Divya Tour 2012" of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj has concluded on Sept 1, 2012 in USA & Canada. At present, He is in UK, the last leg of His tour. His holy presence and divine satsang brought joy and peace to seeking spiritual aspirants and yoga enthusiasts in the West. Morning Yoga sessions and evening satsang were well appreciated all across the USA and Canada. Devotees accorded him warm welcome and loved him for teaching Yoga way of Life. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. News & Activity Report for the Month of August 2012 Divya Jivan / July 2012 *** "Geetamrutam " * "He who hates no single being, is friendly and compassionate, free from self-regard and vanity, the same in good and evil, patient; Contented, ever devout, subdued in soul, firm in purpose, fixed on Me in heart and mind, and who worships Me, is dear to Me." -Bhagavad Gita (12:13-14) "And I am seated in the hearts of all; from Me are memory and knowledge, as well as their absence. I am verily that which has to be known by all the /Vedas/; I am indeed the author of Vedanta, and the knower of the /Vedas /am I".(15:!5) "To those men who worship Me alone , thinking of no other, who are devout, I provide gain and security."Bhagavad Gita (9 :22) "Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice to Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole Self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Lord, thou shalt verily come to Me".( 9:34) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard ***Remembering Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj on 125th Birth Anniversary ( Sept 8, 2012 ) of His Holiness* ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Our Adoration and Prostration to the Lotus Feet of Most Worshipful and Revered Gurudev Sri Swami Sivnandaji Maharaj. "Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj was the Man for the Mankind. Each breath of his life he breathed to serve, love and give the best what he could give or the best he could do for the mankind. He was a Godman, filled with wonderful love in his heart. From head to toe he was oozing with divine nectar of love, love and love only. He lived all his life for the good of mankind and he became a person beloved by countless people all over the world".........<> HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Ganesha - Remover of Obstacles ( on Ganesh Chaturthi - Sept 19, 2011) *** Lord Ganesha is an embodiment of wisdom and bliss. He is the Lord of Brahmacharins. He is the foremost among Brahmacharins or celibates. He is the Lord who removes all obstacles on the path of the spiritual aspirant, and bestows upon him worldly as well as spiritual success. Hence He is called Vigna Vinayaka. His Bija Akshara (root syllable) is Gung, pronounced to rhyme with the English word "sung". He is the Lord of harmony and peace./- Swami Sivananda..... <> / Sri Ganesh Sahsranama (sanskrit txt.) / English translation *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *"The Practice of Truth" *"Truth is a divine principle, that is not only the ultimate Reality, but also the path that leads to the ultimate Reality. It is the great /sadhana /that leads to the realisation of Truth. It is also the great penance that makes this /sadhana /fruitful, that supports this /sadhana/, infills this /sadhana /with a strength which is not of this earth, which is divine. The penance of truth creates spiritual force within one?s heart. The great Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, referred to this inner spiritual force as /atma-bala /and declared unhesitatingly that it was the source of all his strength and the secret of his success in whatever he undertook. The penance of truth gave him the spiritual power to overcome all that was inauspicious and unspiritual within himself. He had attained self-conquest, and above all he had attained conquest over falsehood in any form. So much so that he was bold enough to declare his viewpoint in the words: ?Not only is it true that God is truth, but I declare that truth is God.? To adhere to truth, verily would be to attain God" - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * With the Grace and Blessings of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, ?Divya Tour 2012" of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj has concluded in USA & Canada on Sept 1, 2012 . At present, Swamiji is in UK, the last leg of His tour. His holy presence and divine satsang brought joy and peace to seeking spiritual aspirants and yoga enthusiasts in the West. Morning Yoga sessions and evening satsang were well appreciated all across the USA and Canada. Devotees accorded him warm welcome and loved him for teaching Yoga way of Life. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. News & Activity Report for the Month of August 2012 Divya Jivan / July 2012 *** "Geetamrutam " * Having become the fire Vaisvanara, I abide in the body of living beings and, associated with the Prana and Apana, digest the fourfold food. "And I am seated in the hearts of all; from Me are memory and knowledge, as well as their absence. I am verily that which has to be known by all the /Vedas/; I am indeed the author of Vedanta, and the knower of the /Vedas /am I".(15:!5) "To those men who worship Me alone , thinking of no other, who are devout, I provide gain and security."Bhagavad Gita (9 :22) "Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice to Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole Self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Lord, thou shalt verily come to Me".( 9:34) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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"Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj was the Man for the Mankind. Each breath of his life he breathed to serve, love and give the best what he could give or the best he could do for the mankind. He was a Godman, filled with wonderful love in his heart. From head to toe he was oozing with divine nectar of love, love and love only. He lived all his life for the good of mankind and he became a person beloved by countless people all over the world".........<> HTML clipboard *Lord Sri Ganesha - Remover of Obstacles ( on Ganesh Chaturthi - Sept 19, 2011) *** Lord Ganesha is an embodiment of wisdom and bliss. He is the Lord of Brahmacharins. He is the foremost among Brahmacharins or celibates. He is the Lord who removes all obstacles on the path of the spiritual aspirant, and bestows upon him worldly as well as spiritual success. Hence He is called Vigna Vinayaka. His Bija Akshara (root syllable) is Gung, pronounced to rhyme with the English word "sung". He is the Lord of harmony and peace./- Swami Sivananda..... <> / Sri Ganesh Sahsranama (sanskrit txt.) / English translation *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *"The Practice of Truth" *"Truth is a divine principle, that is not only the ultimate Reality, but also the path that leads to the ultimate Reality. It is the great /sadhana /that leads to the realisation of Truth. It is also the great penance that makes this /sadhana /fruitful, that supports this /sadhana/, infills this /sadhana /with a strength which is not of this earth, which is divine. The penance of truth creates spiritual force within one?s heart. The great Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, referred to this inner spiritual force as /atma-bala /and declared unhesitatingly that it was the source of all his strength and the secret of his success in whatever he undertook. The penance of truth gave him the spiritual power to overcome all that was inauspicious and unspiritual within himself. He had attained self-conquest, and above all he had attained conquest over falsehood in any form. So much so that he was bold enough to declare his viewpoint in the words: ?Not only is it true that God is truth, but I declare that truth is God.? To adhere to truth, verily would be to attain God" - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * With the Grace and Blessings of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, ?Divya Tour 2012" of Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj has concluded in USA & Canada on Sept 1, 2012 . At present, Swamiji is in UK, the last leg of His tour. His holy presence and divine satsang brought joy and peace to seeking spiritual aspirants and yoga enthusiasts in the West. Morning Yoga sessions and evening satsang were well appreciated all across the USA and Canada. Devotees accorded him warm welcome and loved him for teaching Yoga way of Life. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. News & Activity Report for the Month of August 2012 Divya Jivan / July 2012 *** "Geetamrutam " * Having become the fire Vaisvanara, I abide in the body of living beings and, associated with the Prana and Apana, digest the fourfold food. "And I am seated in the hearts of all; from Me are memory and knowledge, as well as their absence. I am verily that which has to be known by all the /Vedas/; I am indeed the author of Vedanta, and the knower of the /Vedas /am I".(15:!5) "To those men who worship Me alone , thinking of no other, who are devout, I provide gain and security."Bhagavad Gita (9 :22) "Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice to Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole Self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Lord, thou shalt verily come to Me".( 9:34) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." "This process demands a resolute will, determined effort and arduous struggle. In other words, strength and infinite power are the prime necessity. Thus it is the Divine Mother who has to operate through the aspirant. Let us now consider how?" ........Swami Sivananda<< More >> Devi Mahatamya - Swami Krishnananda Mangal Kari Bhavani" (Audio Clip) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness?all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; / that is supreme Yoga. Thus worship. God will reveal Himself in His transcendental, concealed form. Therefore, this great message, this great /sadhana /that Gurudev left for us, this inner secret of the spiritual life that he bestowed upon us as his special legacy, is that through virtue one can attain the source of all virtue, which is God. God dwells within your heart and is the source of all goodness. He is your indwelling reality, the source of your conduct and character, the source of your virtue and goodness, the source of your truth, purity and compassion, the source of the divine living of your life. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 ? Sept 23,2012) - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji?s Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal), Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show *** "Geetamrutam " * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride?these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 17218 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Oct 3 23:46:31 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 03 Oct 2012 22:46:31 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, October 2012 Message-ID: <506D0697.9000104@divyajivan.org> October 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *October 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *HTML clipboard *Navaratri - a festival of " Devi Worship " ***( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012) * ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." "This process demands a resolute will, determined effort and arduous struggle. In other words, strength and infinite power are the prime necessity. Thus it is the Divine Mother who has to operate through the aspirant. Let us now consider how?" ........Swami Sivananda<< More >> Devi Mahatamya - Swami Krishnananda Mangal Kari Bhavani" (Audio Clip) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness?all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; / that is supreme Yoga. Thus worship. God will reveal Himself in His transcendental, concealed form. Therefore, this great message, this great /sadhana /that Gurudev left for us, this inner secret of the spiritual life that he bestowed upon us as his special legacy, is that through virtue one can attain the source of all virtue, which is God. God dwells within your heart and is the source of all goodness. He is your indwelling reality, the source of your conduct and character, the source of your virtue and goodness, the source of your truth, purity and compassion, the source of the divine living of your life. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 ? Sept 23,2012) - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji?s Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal), Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show *** "Geetamrutam " * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride?these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." "This process demands a resolute will, determined effort and arduous struggle. In other words, strength and infinite power are the prime necessity. Thus it is the Divine Mother who has to operate through the aspirant. Let us now consider how?" ........Swami Sivananda<< More >> Devi Mahatamya - Swami Krishnananda Mangal Kari Bhavani" (Audio Clip) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness?all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; / that is supreme Yoga. Thus worship. God will reveal Himself in His transcendental, concealed form. Therefore, this great message, this great /sadhana /that Gurudev left for us, this inner secret of the spiritual life that he bestowed upon us as his special legacy, is that through virtue one can attain the source of all virtue, which is God. God dwells within your heart and is the source of all goodness. He is your indwelling reality, the source of your conduct and character, the source of your virtue and goodness, the source of your truth, purity and compassion, the source of the divine living of your life. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 ? Sept 23,2012) - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji?s Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal), Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show *** "Geetamrutam " * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride?these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." "This process demands a resolute will, determined effort and arduous struggle. In other words, strength and infinite power are the prime necessity. Thus it is the Divine Mother who has to operate through the aspirant. Let us now consider how?" ........Swami Sivananda<< More >> Devi Mahatamya - Swami Krishnananda Mangal Kari Bhavani" (Audio Clip) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness?all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; / that is supreme Yoga. Thus worship. God will reveal Himself in His transcendental, concealed form. Therefore, this great message, this great /sadhana /that Gurudev left for us, this inner secret of the spiritual life that he bestowed upon us as his special legacy, is that through virtue one can attain the source of all virtue, which is God. God dwells within your heart and is the source of all goodness. He is your indwelling reality, the source of your conduct and character, the source of your virtue and goodness, the source of your truth, purity and compassion, the source of the divine living of your life. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 ? Sept 23,2012) - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji?s Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal), Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show *** "Geetamrutam " * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride?these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri -A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)** * HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." "This process demands a resolute will, determined effort and arduous struggle. In other words, strength and infinite power are the prime necessity. Thus it is the Divine Mother who has to operate through the aspirant. Let us now consider how?" ........Swami Sivananda<< More >> Devi Mahatamya - Swami Krishnananda Mangal Kari Bhavani" (Audio Clip) =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; /that is supreme Yoga. Thus worship. God will reveal Himself in His transcendental, concealed form. Therefore, this great message, this great /sadhana /that Gurudev left for us, this inner secret of the spiritual life that he bestowed upon us as his special legacy, is that through virtue one can attain the source of all virtue, which is God. God dwells within your heart and is the source of all goodness. He is your indwelling reality, the source of your conduct and character, the source of your virtue and goodness, the source of your truth, purity and compassion, the source of the divine living of your life. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> ===================================================================================================================== *On Health Topics From " Yoga & Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda *"Backache"**Principle causes of Backache, Treatment & Precautions ....... Bhujangasana, Baddha-Naukasana, Kati -Utthanasana, Ushtrasana, Bharmari Pranayama & Shavasana are very helpful. Practice of Shalabhasana at the end of Bhujang?asana and practice of Dhanurasana on completion of Ushtrasana are found very beneficial for the backache. Therefore, without any type of hurry, with perfect quiet attitude & balance state of mind, practise Asanas, Bhramari as well as Omkar Pranayamas. **<> ============================================================================== HTML clipboard Concluding *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi"), its Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 *y Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by * * For Yogasana Video clips * Divya Jivan / October 2012 =============================================================== *Gitamrutam ** *Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) ************************************************************** Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org ------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Gita verse 16-01.gif Type: image/gif Size: 7089 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Gita verse 16-02.gif Type: image/gif Size: 7724 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri - A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)** * HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." - Swami Sivananda<< More >> =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; /that is supreme Yoga. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> ===================================================================================================================== *On Health Topics From " Yoga & Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda * **"Backache"**Principle causes of Backache, Treatment & Precautions ....... Bhujangasana, Baddha-Naukasana, Kati -Utthanasana, Ushtrasana, Bharmari Pranayama & Shavasana are very helpful. Practice of Shalabhasana at the end of Bhujang?asana and practice of Dhanurasana on completion of Ushtrasana are found very beneficial for the backache. Therefore, without any type of hurry, with perfect quiet attitude & balance state of mind, practise Asanas, Bhramari as well as Omkar Pranayamas. **<> ============================================================================== HTML clipboard Concluding *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi"), its Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 *Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by * * For Yogasana Video clips * Divya Jivan / October 2012 =============================================================== *Gitamrutam ** *Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) ************************************************************** Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website ------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Oct 10 23:54:47 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 22:54:47 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter October 2012 Message-ID: <50764307.5010604@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri - A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)** * HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." - Swami Sivananda<< More >> =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; /that is supreme Yoga. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> ===================================================================================================================== *On Health Topics From " Yoga & Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda * **"Backache"**Principle causes of Backache, Treatment & Precautions ....... Bhujangasana, Baddha-Naukasana, Kati -Utthanasana, Ushtrasana, Bharmari Pranayama & Shavasana are very helpful. Practice of Shalabhasana at the end of Bhujang?asana and practice of Dhanurasana on completion of Ushtrasana are found very beneficial for the backache. Therefore, without any type of hurry, with perfect quiet attitude & balance state of mind, practise Asanas, Bhramari as well as Omkar Pranayamas. **<> ============================================================================== HTML clipboard Concluding *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi"), its Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 *Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by * * For Yogasana Video clips * Divya Jivan / October 2012 =============================================================== *Gitamrutam ** *Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) ************************************************************** Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website ------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Thu Oct 11 00:16:59 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 23:16:59 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, October 2012 Message-ID: <5076483B.7070605@divyajivan.org> October 2012 Divya Jivan Newsletter *October 2012 * Home News Upcoming Events What's New? Services Multimedia Publications Administration Saints and Sages Photo Gallery Contact HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard *HTML clipboard *Navaratri - a festival of " Devi Worship " ***( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012) * ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." "This process demands a resolute will, determined effort and arduous struggle. In other words, strength and infinite power are the prime necessity. Thus it is the Divine Mother who has to operate through the aspirant. Let us now consider how?" ........Swami Sivananda<< More >> Devi Mahatamya - Swami Krishnananda Mangal Kari Bhavani" (Audio Clip) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness?all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; / that is supreme Yoga. Thus worship. God will reveal Himself in His transcendental, concealed form. Therefore, this great message, this great /sadhana /that Gurudev left for us, this inner secret of the spiritual life that he bestowed upon us as his special legacy, is that through virtue one can attain the source of all virtue, which is God. God dwells within your heart and is the source of all goodness. He is your indwelling reality, the source of your conduct and character, the source of your virtue and goodness, the source of your truth, purity and compassion, the source of the divine living of your life. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." - Swami Chidananda << More>> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard *Upcoming 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) Registration form *Divya Tour 2012 of Sri Swami Adhyatmananda * Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 ? Sept 23,2012) - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji?s Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji?s talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji?s Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. Divya Jivan ( a monthly spiritual journal), Sept 2012 issue is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring. News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012 Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show *** "Geetamrutam " * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride?these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." - Swami Sivananda<< More >> =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; /that is supreme Yoga. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." Swami Chidananda << More>> =========================================================================== *On Health Topics From " Yoga & Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda * **"Backache"**Principle causes of Backache, Treatment & Precautions ....... Bhujangasana, Baddha-Naukasana, Kati -Utthanasana, Ushtrasana, Bharmari Pranayama & Shavasana are very helpful. Practice of Shalabhasana at the end of Bhujang?asana and practice of Dhanurasana on completion of Ushtrasana are found very beneficial for the backache. Therefore, without any type of hurry, with perfect quiet attitude & balance state of mind, practise Asanas, Bhramari as well as Omkar Pranayamas -<> HTML clipboard Upcoming 28th Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 *) * Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. HTML clipboard For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form ================================================================================== HTML clipboard Concluding *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Sept 2012 issue of Divya Jivan , a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi" is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring.Divya Jivan /October 2012 * Upcoming Navaratri Festival details / * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012/ * For Yogasana Video clips *Ponder These Truths " by * =============================================================== *Gitamrutam ** * * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) * Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) * Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) * Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) * The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) =============================================================== Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Oct 12 01:03:08 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:03:08 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter October 2012 Message-ID: <5077A48C.4020707@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri - A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)* HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." - Swami Sivananda<< More >> =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand. You may want, you may desire, peace, joy, light, but you cannot love them, you cannot worship them. But twenty-four hours of the day and night, with every breath, you can worship virtue, you can live to fulfil virtue. That you can do. That is /sadhana; /that is supreme Yoga. Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." Swami Chidananda << More>> =========================================================================== *On Health Topics From " Yoga & Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda * **"Backache"**Principle causes of Backache, Treatment & Precautions ....... Bhujangasana, Baddha-Naukasana, Kati -Utthanasana, Ushtrasana, Bharmari Pranayama & Shavasana are very helpful. Practice of Shalabhasana at the end of Bhujang?asana and practice of Dhanurasana on completion of Ushtrasana are found very beneficial for the backache. Therefore, without any type of hurry, with perfect quiet attitude & balance state of mind, practise Asanas, Bhramari as well as Omkar Pranayamas -<> HTML clipboard Upcoming 28th Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 *) * Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. HTML clipboard For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form ================================================================================== HTML clipboard Concluding *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Sept 2012 issue of Divya Jivan , a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi" is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring.Divya Jivan /October 2012 * Upcoming Navaratri Festival details / * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012/ * For Yogasana Video clips *Ponder These Truths " by * =============================================================== *Gitamrutam ** * * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) * Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) * Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) * Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) * The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org* * *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Oct 12 01:10:22 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:10:22 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter October 2012 Message-ID: <5077A63E.1080005@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri - A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)* HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." - Swami Sivananda<< More >> =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand.Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." Swami Chidananda << More>> =========================================================================== *On Health Topics From " Yoga & Health " By Swami Adhyatmananda * **"Backache"**Principle causes of Backache, Treatment & Precautions ....... Bhujangasana, Baddha-Naukasana, Kati -Utthanasana, Ushtrasana, Bharmari Pranayama & Shavasana are very helpful. Practice of Shalabhasana at the end of Bhujang?asana and practice of Dhanurasana on completion of Ushtrasana are found very beneficial for the backache. Therefore, without any type of hurry, with perfect quiet attitude & balance state of mind, practise Asanas, Bhramari as well as Omkar Pranayamas -<> HTML clipboard Upcoming 28th Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 *) * Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. HTML clipboard For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form ================================================================================== HTML clipboard Concluding *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Sept 2012 issue of Divya Jivan , a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi" is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring.Divya Jivan /October 2012 * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012/ *se*Upcoming Navaratri Festival details *Truths " by * =============================================================== *Gitamrutam * * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) * Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) * Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) * Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) * The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org* * *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Oct 12 01:13:29 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:13:29 -0500 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter October 2012 Message-ID: <5077A6F9.7070708@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! =============================================================== *Navaratri - A festival of " Devi Worship" ( Oct 16, 2012 - Oct 29, 2012 **)* HTML clipboard "The central purpose of existence is to recognise your eternal identity with the supreme Spirit. It is to grow into the image of the Divine. The supreme One embodies the highest perfection. It is spotless purity. To recognise your identity with That, to attain union with That, is verily to grow into the very likeness of the Divine. The aspirant, therefore, as his initial step, has to get rid of all the countless impurities, and the demoniacal elements that have come to cling to him in his embodied state. Then he has to acquire lofty virtues and auspicious, divine qualities. Thus purified, knowledge flashes upon him like the brilliant rays of the sun upon the crystal waters of a perfectly calm lake." - Swami Sivananda<< More >> =================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* Worship God as Virtue "Have no other God. You can contemplate God, you can contemplate eternity, infinity, ocean of bliss, Light of lights beyond all darkness---all these things you can contemplate, think about, reflect over, but you cannot love and worship peace, or /ananda/,//or /jnana/.//Because they are abstruse, abstract concepts, and you want something more, something for which you can live and something for which you can be prepared to die also. That is virtue. Read the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, you will understand.Worship God as Virtue. Worship virtue by practising virtue. This is a way to spiritual transformation and realisation." Swami Chidananda << More>> =========================================================================== *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * *Concluding of Divya Tour 2012 ( June 21, 2012 -- Sept 23,2012)* - Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji's Divya Tour 2012 to USA, Canada & UK has concluded. Working team at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad thanks all the organizers at various centers for making Pujya Swamiji's Divya Tour a success and joining them in Seva Projects carried out through Ashram that focuses on holistically helping the needy and indigent population. The continuation of such comprehensive programs has been possible only because of the unstinting devotion and generous donation provided by selfless devotees of the Lord. "Satsang with Swamiji through Divya Tour" is an essence of Swamiji's talk during the various places. You will find it inspiring, elevating and solacing. Divya Tour 2012 in Slide show * Upcoming 28th Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 *)/For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form * * Sept 2012 issue of Divya Jivan , a monthly spiritual journal published by "Sivananda Jnana Yajana Nidhi" is a special coverage in honor of 125th Birth anniversary of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. It is full of wisdom teachings of Gurudev. It contains in its pages, the experiences of direct disciples who, have lived and moved in the company of Gurudev. It is so inspiring.Divya Jivan /October 2012 * News & Activity Report for the Month of Sept 2012/ *se*Upcoming Navaratri Festival details *Truths " by * =============================================================== *Gitamrutam * * Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in Yoga and knowledge, alms-giving, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity and straightforwardness, (16:1) * Harmlessness, truth, absence of anger, renunciation, peacefulness, absence of crookedness, compassion towards beings, uncovetousness, gentleness, modesty, absence of fickleness, (16:2) * Vigour, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of hatred, absence of pride---these belong to one born in a divine state, O Arjuna! (16:3) * Hypocrisy, arrogance, self-conceit, harshness and also anger and ignorance, belong to one who is born in a demoniacal state, O Arjuna! (16:4) * The divine nature is deemed for liberation and the demoniacal for bondage. Grieve not, O Arjuna, for thou art born with divine properties! For upcoming events, please refer to page: (16:5) Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org* * *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Wed Nov 7 19:57:35 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:57:35 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter November 2012 Message-ID: <509B037F.8090607@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! ================================================================================= *Deepavali - A festival of Light , Joy & Illumination (Nov 13, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard "The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightnings shine and much less fire. All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali. He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self. Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the eternal bliss of the soul." - Swami Sivananda < More> Deepavali - A festival of Light, Joy & Illumonation -A special page As you perform Laxmi Pujan on Dhanteras & Deepavali understand the meaning of Sri Yantra Puja- Hymns of Goddess Lakshami Sri. Ashtalaxmi Darshan, Sri Mahalaxmi Stuti and "Sri Suktam (audio clips) HTML clipboard ======================================================================= *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard "The Divine Name is like a boatman who touches both banks. He comes to this bank and he can take us across, because he goes to the other bank as well. The Name has this great advantage." "Patanjali has a /sutra /which says that perfection can be obtained through repetition of the Name. And Jagat Guru Lord Krishna says: "He who repeats My Name at the time of leaving the body attains Me. He does not return once again into this mortal world." /Abheda/,/abhedata /of /nama /and /nami /(The non-difference, identity of the Lord and His Name) has been established by the direct experience of those who have practised this path and attained perfection."- Swami Chidananda << More>> ========================================================================= *On Health Topics from a book Yoga & Health " by Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard *Flexibility Exercises* Regular practice of simple and gentle flexibility exercises will improve stamina and strength, reduce aches and pains, improve posture and body alignment , improve immune system, awaken body and energize the mind and finally leads one to evolve spiritually. ........<> Included in this chapter - demonstration & explanation of flexibility exercises, still better guide is through Yoga DVD. *oga and Health " By Swami *================================================================================ *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * * Upcoming 28th Yoga Teachers Training course ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 *)/For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form * * *Divya Jivan /November 2012 * * Satsang & Seva activities through Ashram during the Month of October 2012 *================================================================================ Gitamrutam * Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org* * *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The light of lights, the self-luminous inner light of the Self is ever shining steadily in the chamber of your heart. Sit quietly. Close your eyes. Withdraw the senses. Fix the mind on this supreme light and enjoy the real Deepavali, by attaining illumination of the soul." HTML clipboard "The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightnings shine and much less fire. All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali"- Swami Sivananda << More>> As you perform Laxmi Pujan on Dhanteras & Deepavali understand the meaning of Sri Yantra Puja- Hymns of Goddess Lakshami Sri. Ashtalaxmi Darshan, Sri Mahalaxmi Stuti and "Sri Suktam (audio clips) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda.....<> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard ***Deepavali Greetings from Swami Adhyatmananda* HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Congratulations to America, May God bless America. Because it has proved that we stand for the truth, royalty, purity and character. We are united not only as nation but our unity is of the soul. May this glorious victory of America inspire many more nations to unite, stand and struggle for the perfection, eternity and higher values of the life. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. May spiritual illumination being unto thee! God Bless You All ! Happy Diwali ! With ocean deep regards, profound love and prayers for the Universal peace. Yours in the service of Humanity, At the feet of Sri Gurudev Sevak Swami Adhyatmananda. ***Upcoming events * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *** "Geetamrutam " * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) HTML clipboard To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5060 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Fix the mind on this supreme light and enjoy the real Deepavali, by attaining illumination of the soul." HTML clipboard "The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightnings shine and much less fire. All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali"- Swami Sivananda << More>> As you perform Laxmi Pujan on Dhanteras & Deepavali understand the meaning of Sri Yantra Puja- Hymns of Goddess Lakshami Sri. Ashtalaxmi Darshan, Sri Mahalaxmi Stuti and "Sri Suktam (audio clips) *Early Morning Meditation Talks from " Ponder These Truths " by Sri Swami Chidananda * HTML clipboard ** HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea ?I am doing.? We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda.....<> HTML clipboard HTML clipboard ***Deepavali Greetings from Swami Adhyatmananda* HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Congratulations to America, May God bless America. Because it has proved that we stand for the truth, royalty, purity and character. We are united not only as nation but our unity is of the soul. May this glorious victory of America inspire many more nations to unite, stand and struggle for the perfection, eternity and higher values of the life. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. May spiritual illumination being unto thee! God Bless You All ! Happy Diwali ! With ocean deep regards, profound love and prayers for the Universal peace. Yours in the service of Humanity, At the feet of Sri Gurudev Sevak Swami Adhyatmananda. ***Upcoming events * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *** "Geetamrutam " * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) HTML clipboard To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66) G*urudevarpanmastu* |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7532 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5060 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 27049 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Nov 9 06:11:05 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:11:05 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter November 2012 Message-ID: <509CE4C9.4080005@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! ================================================================================= *Deepavali - A festival of Light , Joy & Illumination (Nov 13, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard "The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightnings shine and much less fire. All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali. He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self. Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the eternal bliss of the soul." - Swami Sivananda < More> Deepavali - A festival of Light, Joy & Illumonation -A special page As you perform Laxmi Pujan on Dhanteras & Deepavali understand the meaning of Sri Yantra Puja- Hymns of Goddess Lakshami Sri. Ashtalaxmi Darshan, Sri Mahalaxmi Stuti and "Sri Suktam (audio clips) HTML clipboard ======================================================================= *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea "I am doing." We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda.....<> ========================================================================= *Deepavali Wishes from **Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Congratulations to America, May God bless America. Because it has proved that we stand for the truth, royalty, purity and character. We are united not only as nation but our unity is of the soul. May this glorious victory of America inspire many more nations to unite, stand and struggle for the perfection, eternity and higher values of the life. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. May spiritual illumination being unto thee! God Bless You All ! Happy Diwali ! With ocean deep regards, profound love and prayers for the Universal peace. Yours in the service of Humanity, At the feet of Sri Gurudev Sevak Swami Adhyatmananda. ============================================================================== *oga and Health " By Swami * *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTCC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya Pujya Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji has conducted over 680 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Our comprehensive Yoga Teachers Training Course provide a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development. YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment. It is design to further develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others. During your stay, you will absorb yourself in the Yogic lifestyle and transform your body, mind and spirit.You will receive diploma certificate recognized by Gujarat University For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *================================================================================ Gitamrutam * * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) * To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) * Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) HTML clipboard * Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) * Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66 Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org* * *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Fri Nov 9 06:27:35 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:27:35 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter November 2012 Message-ID: <509CE8A7.3040701@divyajivan.org> HTML clipboard OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! ================================================================================= *Deepavali - A festival of Light , Joy & Illumination (Nov 13, 2012 ) * HTML clipboard "The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightnings shine and much less fire. All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali. He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self. Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the eternal bliss of the soul." - Swami Sivananda<< More> > ========================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* HTML clipboard HTML clipboard "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea "I am doing." We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== *Deepavali Wishes from **Swami Adhyatmananda * HTML clipboard HTML clipboard Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. May spiritual illumination being unto thee!<< More>> ========================================================================================== ***Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *========================================================================================== Gitamrutam * * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) * To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) * Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) HTML clipboard * Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) * Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66 Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org* * *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website * |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | ************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sat Nov 10 00:34:15 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2012 23:34:15 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divyajivan Newsletter November 2012 Message-ID: <509DE757.2010401@divyajivan.org> OM Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! ================================================================================= *Deepavali - A festival of Light , Joy & Illumination (Nov 13, 2012 ) * "The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightnings shine and much less fire. All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali. He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self. Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the eternal bliss of the soul." - Swami Sivananda<< More> > ========================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea "I am doing." We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== *Deepavali Wishes from **Swami Adhyatmananda * Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. May spiritual illumination being unto thee!<< More>> ========================================================================================== ***Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *========================================================================================== Gitamrutam * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66 *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website* ** Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org ** |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self. Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the eternal bliss of the soul." - Swami Sivananda<< More> > ========================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea "I am doing." We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== *Deepavali Wishes from **Swami Adhyatmananda * Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Congratulations to America, May God bless America. Because it has proved that we stand for the truth, royalty, purity and character. We are united not only as nation but our unity is of the soul. May this glorious victory of America inspire many more nations to unite, stand and struggle for the perfection, eternity and higher values of the life. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. May spiritual illumination being unto thee!<< More>> ========================================================================================== ***Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at"SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *========================================================================================== Gitamrutam * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66 *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website* ** Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org ** |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self. Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the eternal bliss of the soul." - Swami Sivananda<< More> > ========================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* "Surrender" " It is our ego-sense that we surrender, the idea "I am doing." We surrender our self-will and put ourselves into His hands, so that we act as He dictates, we act as He teaches. So action is there, but no more self-will, no more action prompted by the mind, but action according to the will of God, according to the wisdom teachings of God and His saints." When you put yourself under the will of God and His wisdom teachings, then you are a self-controlled person. You will not allow the senses to do whatever they wish or the mind to do whatever it wishes - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== *Deepavali Wishes from **Swami Adhyatmananda * Prayers and best wishes for Diwali and Happy New Year. May the lights of little lamps of Diwali bring inner light of knowledge to realize the absolute in this very birth. Congratulations to America, May God bless America. Because it has proved that we stand for the truth, royalty, purity and character. We are united not only as nation but our unity is of the soul. May this glorious victory of America inspire many more nations to unite, stand and struggle for the perfection, eternity and higher values of the life. Diwali comes and goes, year ends and begins, to analyze our own self and dive deep in recess of our hearts to find the pearls of everlasting peace. Our prayers to almighty Lord, Bhagawan Sri Vishwanath Mahadev, Goddess Sri Sri Sri Ashtalakshmiji and our most beloved Gurudev H .H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to bestow and shower their choicest blessings upon all of us to live and lead the life Divine with excellent health, long life, eternity, mutual love, affection and reverence. << More>> ========================================================================================== ***Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * HTML clipboard 28th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 ) at"SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) For details, contact Sivananda_ashram at yahoo.com / # 079- 26861234 Registration form Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity report for the Month of October 2012 *========================================================================================== Gitamrutam * He who does all actions for Me, who looks upon Me as the Supreme, who is devoted to Me, who is free from attachment, who bears enmity towards no creature, he comes to Me, O Arjuna! (11:55) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(9:22) Fix thy mind on Me; be devoted to Me; sacrifice unto Me; bow down to Me; having thus united thy whole self with Me, taking Me as the Supreme Goal, thou shalt verily come unto Me.( 9:34) Fix thy mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. Thou shalt come even to Me; truly do I promise unto thee, (for) thou art dear to Me.(18:65) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not. (18:66 *Newsletter in Full with Images posted on Website* ** Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org ** |Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Gita is the most beautiful and the only truly philosophical song. It contains sublime lessons on wisdom and philosophy. It is the "Song Celestial". It is the universal gospel. It contains the message of life that appeals to all, irrespective of race, creed, age or religion. The Gita contains the divine nectar. It is the wish-fulfilling gem, tree and cow. You can milk anything from it. It is a book for eternity. It is a vade-mecum for all. Peace, bliss, wisdom, Brahman, Nirvana, Param Padam and Gita are all synonymous terms." - Sri Swami Sivananda << More>> ================================================================================= *Lord Dattatreya Jayanti ( Dec 27, 2012 )* Lord Sri Dattatreya - "He was a supreme Yogi. Like Dakshinamurti, He was the adi guru, the primal World Teacher. Contemplate His life. Meditate upon Him. Feel His divine presence. Evoke in your mind the sacred memory of Sati Anasuya and Atri Maharshi, the power of chastity, and divine grace in the form of Divinity taking birth at the earnest supplication and prayer of a heart filled with devotion. The earnest prayer of a heart filled with devotion never goes unanswered or unfulfilled. This is what the advent, the avatara of Dattatreya represents or proves.-Swami Chidananda << More>>. Dattatreya Jayanti - Swami Sivananda ================================================================================= *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* "The Immanence of GOD " "If you are aware of the indwelling presence of God in all creatures, ahimsa is inevitable. If you are aware that He dwells within you, and He is satyasvarupa (essence of truth), asatya (untruth) to you is impossible and satya becomes imperative. If you are aware that He is within all creatures and within yourself, then our relationships have to be of the same quality as the indwelling presence in both us and in others---that is divine. And God is supreme purity---nitya suddha, amala, vimala, niranjana. Therefore man's relationship to all fellow beings will also become pervaded by a supreme divine quality of purity. And samyama (self-control) and brahmacharya will become automatically realised if man keeps himself in the awareness of the presence of the silent Light of God within himself and all creatures. "To be aware of this and therefore not to harm or do anything bad to any creature is a very essential part of our sadhana and spiritual life; otherwise, you will be offending God Whom you are trying to realise." "Thus 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," - Swami Chidananda <> ================================================================================= Yoga Learning from a Book "Yoga, A way of Life" from Swami Adhyatmananda OMKAR - "Omkar Sadhana is the Prana of Spiritual Sadhana.Omkar is the best Pranayam." "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. Benevo?lence 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".......- Swami Adhyatmananda<< More>> ========================================================================================== *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events* 28 th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 )through "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) You can still enroll in YTTC at Sivananda Ashram , Ahmedabad. Yoga Teacher Training Course at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabada is designed to offer you the experience of living, Yoga way of Life and to present the necessary techniques that will enable you to pass these great teachings on to others. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, 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. The program syllabus includes detailed instructions for each posture with their benefits. Also, in depth practice of different pranayama (breathing exercises), meditation, relaxation (Yoga Nidra) techniques are taught based on Patanjali Yoga philosophy. At the concluding of the program and passing the test graduate receives certificate recognized by Gujarat University. 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 hotmail.com / # 079- 26861234. If you need any help in transportation to & from the airport / train station etc, contact directly Divine Darshan of the Lord (Video Clip) Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity Report for the Month of November 2012 *========================================================================================== Gitamrutam* I am the Self, O Gudakesha, seated in the hearts of all beings! I am the beginning, the middle and also the end of all beings.( 10-20) That, the Light of all lights, is beyond darkness; it is said to be knowledge, the Knowable and the goal of knowledge, seated in the hearts of all.(13-17) Having become the fire Vaisvanara, I abide in the body of living beings and, associated with the Prana and Apana, digest the fourfold food.( 15-14) That light which residing in the sun, illumines the whole world, that which is in the moon and in the fire---know that light to be Mine.( 15-12) Christmas, Its Spiritual Meaning by Sri Swami Sivananda Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Its verses embody words of wisdom coming from the infinite ocean of knowledge, the Absolute Itself." The Gita is the most beautiful and the only truly philosophical song. It contains sublime lessons on wisdom and philosophy. It is the "Song Celestial". It is the universal gospel. It contains the message of life that appeals to all, irrespective of race, creed, age or religion. The Gita contains the divine nectar. It is the wish-fulfilling gem, tree and cow. You can milk anything from it. It is a book for eternity. It is a vade-mecum for all. Peace, bliss, wisdom, Brahman, Nirvana, Param Padam and Gita are all synonymous terms." - Sri Swami Sivananda << More>> ================================================================================= *Lord Dattatreya Jayanti ( Dec 27, 2012 )* Lord Sri Dattatreya - "He was a supreme Yogi. Like Dakshinamurti, He was the adi guru, the primal World Teacher. Contemplate His life. Meditate upon Him. Feel His divine presence. Evoke in your mind the sacred memory of Sati Anasuya and Atri Maharshi, the power of chastity, and divine grace in the form of Divinity taking birth at the earnest supplication and prayer of a heart filled with devotion. The earnest prayer of a heart filled with devotion never goes unanswered or unfulfilled. This is what the advent, the avatara of Dattatreya represents or proves.-Swami Chidananda << More>>. Dattatreya Jayanti - Swami Sivananda ================================================================================= *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* "The Immanence of GOD " "If you are aware of the indwelling presence of God in all creatures, ahimsa is inevitable. If you are aware that He dwells within you, and He is satyasvarupa (essence of truth), asatya (untruth) to you is impossible and satya becomes imperative. If you are aware that He is within all creatures and within yourself, then our relationships have to be of the same quality as the indwelling presence in both us and in others---that is divine. And God is supreme purity---nitya suddha, amala, vimala, niranjana. Therefore man's relationship to all fellow beings will also become pervaded by a supreme divine quality of purity. And samyama (self-control) and brahmacharya will become automatically realised if man keeps himself in the awareness of the presence of the silent Light of God within himself and all creatures. "To be aware of this and therefore not to harm or do anything bad to any creature is a very essential part of our sadhana and spiritual life; otherwise, you will be offending God Whom you are trying to realise." "Thus 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," - Swami Chidananda <> ================================================================================= Yoga Learning from a Book "Yoga, A way of Life" from Swami Adhyatmananda OMKAR - "Omkar Sadhana is the Prana of Spiritual Sadhana.Omkar is the best Pranayam." "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. Benevo?lence 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".......- Swami Adhyatmananda<< More>> ========================================================================================== *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events* 28 th YTTC ( Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 )through "SIVA" (Sivananda International Vedanta & Yoga Academy) You can still enroll in YTTC at Sivananda Ashram , Ahmedabad. Yoga Teacher Training Course at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabada is designed to offer you the experience of living, Yoga way of Life and to present the necessary techniques that will enable you to pass these great teachings on to others. It is organized under the guidance & leadership of Pujya Sri Swami Adhyartmanandaji Maharaj, 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. The program syllabus includes detailed instructions for each posture with their benefits. Also, in depth practice of different pranayama (breathing exercises), meditation, relaxation (Yoga Nidra) techniques are taught based on Patanjali Yoga philosophy. At the concluding of the program and passing the test graduate receives certificate recognized by Gujarat University. 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 hotmail.com / # 079- 26861234. If you need any help in transportation to & from the airport / train station etc, contact directly Divine Darshan of the Lord (Video Clip) Divya Jivan /November 2012 News & Activity Report for the Month of November 2012 *========================================================================================== Gitamrutam* I am the Self, O Gudakesha, seated in the hearts of all beings! I am the beginning, the middle and also the end of all beings.( 10-20) That, the Light of all lights, is beyond darkness; it is said to be knowledge, the Knowable and the goal of knowledge, seated in the hearts of all.(13-17) Having become the fire Vaisvanara, I abide in the body of living beings and, associated with the Prana and Apana, digest the fourfold food.( 15-14) That light which residing in the sun, illumines the whole world, that which is in the moon and in the fire---know that light to be Mine.( 15-12) Christmas, Its Spiritual Meaning by Sri Swami Sivananda Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto:divyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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He who knows this Indestructible Being is a liberated sage or Jivanmukta. Time rolls on. New becomes old and old becomes new again. Today is the most auspicious New Year's day. God has given you another chance this year to enable you to strive for your salvation. Today man is. Tomorrow he is not. Therefore avail yourself of this golden opportunity, struggle hard and reach the goal of life. Make the best use of every moment of this New Year. Unfold all latent faculties. Here is a chance to begin life anew, to grow and evolve and become a superhuman or a great dynamic Yogi."- Swami Sivananda << More> > * * * * ================================================================================= *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda * Connect Yourself with God "You must keep in contact with the source of your being, be ever linked and connected with the origin from which you are. Then, day by day, your spirit will begin to unfold. It will grow, develop, progress, expand, and you will attain divine experience. You will become divine." "But when there is no connection, or you have alienated yourself from It, or forgotten It, or thought of yourself as something independent, then you are full of sorrow and anxiety, pain and suffering, misery and fear. You are full of a sense of want. Why? Because you have unwisely cut yourself off from the source of your being. The secret of a progressive and fruitful life is to be inwardly ever linked with God, linked with the Cosmic Being." "Keep that connection either through inquiry and discrimination, or through constant unbroken remembrance of God and devotion, or through meditation and continuously thinking about Brahman, or through worship-fully dedicating all activities to Him. Do it by whatever means, but by any means do it!" - Swami Chidananda <> ================================================================================= New Year 2013 Greetingsby Sri Swami Adhyatmananda Yoga Learning from a Book "Yoga, A way of Life" from Swami Adhyatmananda 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>> ** ================================================================================= *Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events * Divine Darshan of the Lord (Vi deo Clip) HTML clipboard "Project READ", " Project Manav Seva" , "Sivananda Jnana Nidhi" , Nutritional aid & grain distribution through " Sri Vishvanath Seva kendra & Annapuarna center" of Sivananda Ashram . Involve yourself in Seva Projects and be benefited. Sivananda Ashram 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. Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj used to take the great pleasure in serving one and all and the tradition continues. 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. News & Activity Report for the Month of December 2012 Divya Jivan /November 2012 *========================================================================================== * HTML clipboard *GitaMrutam* Whatever thou doest, whatever thou eatest, whatever thou offer-est in sacrifice, whatever thou givest, whatever thou practiseth as austerity, O Arjuna, do it as an offering unto Me! (IX:27) To those whose minds are set on Me, O Arjuna, verily I become ere long the saviour out of the ocean of the mortal Samsara! ( XII:7 ) Fix thy mind on Me only, thy intellect in Me, (then) thou shalt no doubt live in Me alone hereafter.(XII: 8) Free from pride and delusion, victorious over the evil of attachment, dwelling constantly in the Self, their desires having completely turned away, freed from the pairs of opposites known as pleasure and pain, the undeluded reach the eternal goal. (XV : 5) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(IX:22) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not.(XVIII:66) Vivekananda Jayanti (Jan 12, 2012) Gurudevarpanmastu Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto;divyadivyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5846 bytes Desc: not available URL: From newsletter at divyajivan.org Sun Dec 30 23:01:34 2012 From: newsletter at divyajivan.org (Divya Jivan Newsletter) Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2012 22:01:34 -0600 Subject: [Sivananda] Divyajivan Newsletter January 2013 Message-ID: <50E10E1E.2070703@divyajivan.org> Divyajivan Newsletter Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad January 2013 ======================= Om Namo Narayanaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! ================================================================================= * New Year Message by Sri Swami Sivananda* "By the command of the Indestructible Being, minutes, hours, days and nights, stand apart. By the command of the Immortal Brahman, months, years, seasons and solstices stand apart. He who knows this Indestructible Being is a liberated sage or Jivanmukta. Time rolls on. New becomes old and old becomes new again. Today is the most auspicious New Year's day. God has given you another chance this year to enable you to strive for your salvation. Today man is. Tomorrow he is not. Therefore avail yourself of this golden opportunity, struggle hard and reach the goal of life. Make the best use of every moment of this New Year. Unfold all latent faculties. Here is a chance to begin life anew, to grow and evolve and become a superhuman or a great dynamic Yogi."- Swami Sivananda<< More> > ================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* Connect Yourself with God "You must keep in contact with the source of your being, be ever linked and connected with the origin from which you are. Then, day by day, your spirit will begin to unfold. It will grow, develop, progress, expand, and you will attain divine experience. You will become divine." "But when there is no connection, or you have alienated yourself from It, or forgotten It, or thought of yourself as something independent, then you are full of sorrow and anxiety, pain and suffering, misery and fear. You are full of a sense of want. Why? Because you have unwisely cut yourself off from the source of your being. The secret of a progressive and fruitful life is to be inwardly ever linked with God, linked with the Cosmic Being." "Keep that connection either through inquiry and discrimination, or through constant unbroken remembrance of God and devotion, or through meditation and continuously thinking about Brahman, or through worship-fully dedicating all activities to Him. Do it by whatever means, but by any means do it!" - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== New Year 2013 GreetingsbySri Swami Adhyatmananda Yoga Learning from a Book "Yoga, A way of Life" from Swami Adhyatmananda 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. ============================================================ . Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events Divine Darshan of the Lord (Vi deo Clip) "Project READ", " Project Manav Seva" , "Sivananda Jnana Nidhi" , Nutritional aid & grain distribution through " Sri Vishvanath Seva kendra & Annapuarna center" of Sivananda Ashram . Involve yourself in Seva Projects and be benefited. Sivananda Ashram 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. Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj used to take the great pleasure in serving one and all and the tradition continues. 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. News & Activity Report for the Month of December 2012 Divya Jivan /November 2012 ============================================================ . *GitaMrutam * * *Whatever thou doest, whatever thou eatest, whatever thou offer-est in sacrifice, whatever thou givest, whatever thou practiseth as austerity, O Arjuna, do it as an offering unto Me! (IX:27) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(IX:22) To those whose minds are set on Me, O Arjuna, verily I become ere long the saviour out of the ocean of the mortal Samsara! ( XII:7 ) Fix thy mind on Me only, thy intellect in Me, (then) thou shalt no doubt live in Me alone hereafter.(XII: 8) Free from pride and delusion, victorious over the evil of attachment, dwelling constantly in the Self, their desires having completely turned away, freed from the pairs of opposites known as pleasure and pain, the undeluded reach the eternal goal. (XV : 5) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not.(XVIII:66) Vivekananda Jayanti (Jan 12, 2012) Gurudevarpanmastu Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto;divyadivyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | Vivekananda Jayanti (Jan 12, 2012) Gurudevarpanmastu Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto;divyadivyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | Vivekananda Jayanti (Jan 12, 2012) Gurudevarpanmastu Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto;divyadivyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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God has given you another chance this year to enable you to strive for your salvation. Today man is. Tomorrow he is not. Therefore avail yourself of this golden opportunity, struggle hard and reach the goal of life. Make the best use of every moment of this New Year. Unfold all latent faculties. Here is a chance to begin life anew, to grow and evolve and become a superhuman or a great dynamic Yogi."- Swami Sivananda<< More> > ================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* Connect Yourself with God "You must keep in contact with the source of your being, be ever linked and connected with the origin from which you are. Then, day by day, your spirit will begin to unfold. It will grow, develop, progress, expand, and you will attain divine experience. You will become divine." "But when there is no connection, or you have alienated yourself from It, or forgotten It, or thought of yourself as something independent, then you are full of sorrow and anxiety, pain and suffering, misery and fear. You are full of a sense of want. Why? Because you have unwisely cut yourself off from the source of your being. The secret of a progressive and fruitful life is to be inwardly ever linked with God, linked with the Cosmic Being." "Keep that connection either through inquiry and discrimination, or through constant unbroken remembrance of God and devotion, or through meditation and continuously thinking about Brahman, or through worship-fully dedicating all activities to Him. Do it by whatever means, but by any means do it!" - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== New Year 2013 GreetingsbySri Swami Adhyatmananda Yoga Learning from a Book "Yoga, A way of Life" from Swami Adhyatmananda 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. ============================================================ . Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events Divine Darshan of the Lord (Vi deo Clip) "Project READ", " Project Manav Seva" , "Sivananda Jnana Nidhi" , Nutritional aid & grain distribution through " Sri Vishvanath Seva kendra & Annapuarna center" of Sivananda Ashram . Involve yourself in Seva Projects and be benefited. Sivananda Ashram 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. Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj used to take the great pleasure in serving one and all and the tradition continues. 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. News & Activity Report for the Month of December 2012 Divya Jivan /November 2012 ============================================================ . *GitaMrutam * **Whatever thou doest, whatever thou eatest, whatever thou offer-est in sacrifice, whatever thou givest, whatever thou practiseth as austerity, O Arjuna, do it as an offering unto Me! (IX:27) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(IX:22) To those whose minds are set on Me, O Arjuna, verily I become ere long the saviour out of the ocean of the mortal Samsara! ( XII:7 ) Fix thy mind on Me only, thy intellect in Me, (then) thou shalt no doubt live in Me alone hereafter.(XII: 8) Free from pride and delusion, victorious over the evil of attachment, dwelling constantly in the Self, their desires having completely turned away, freed from the pairs of opposites known as pleasure and pain, the undeluded reach the eternal goal. (XV : 5) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not.(XVIII:66) Vivekananda Jayanti (Jan 12, 2012) Gurudevarpanmastu Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto;divyadivyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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OM Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya! ================================================================================= * New Year Message by Sri Swami Sivananda* "By the command of the Indestructible Being, minutes, hours, days and nights, stand apart. By the command of the Immortal Brahman, months, years, seasons and solstices stand apart. He who knows this Indestructible Being is a liberated sage or Jivanmukta. Time rolls on. New becomes old and old becomes new again. Today is the most auspicious New Year's day. God has given you another chance this year to enable you to strive for your salvation. Today man is. Tomorrow he is not. Therefore avail yourself of this golden opportunity, struggle hard and reach the goal of life. Make the best use of every moment of this New Year. Unfold all latent faculties. Here is a chance to begin life anew, to grow and evolve and become a superhuman or a great dynamic Yogi."- Swami Sivananda<< More> > ================================================================================== *Early Morning Meditation talk from "Ponder These Truths " by Swami Chidananda* Connect Yourself with God "You must keep in contact with the source of your being, be ever linked and connected with the origin from which you are. Then, day by day, your spirit will begin to unfold. It will grow, develop, progress, expand, and you will attain divine experience. You will become divine." "But when there is no connection, or you have alienated yourself from It, or forgotten It, or thought of yourself as something independent, then you are full of sorrow and anxiety, pain and suffering, misery and fear. You are full of a sense of want. Why? Because you have unwisely cut yourself off from the source of your being. The secret of a progressive and fruitful life is to be inwardly ever linked with God, linked with the Cosmic Being." "Keep that connection either through inquiry and discrimination, or through constant unbroken remembrance of God and devotion, or through meditation and continuously thinking about Brahman, or through worship-fully dedicating all activities to Him. Do it by whatever means, but by any means do it!" - Swami Chidananda<> ========================================================================================== New Year 2013 GreetingsbySri Swami Adhyatmananda Yoga Learning from a Book "Yoga, A way of Life" from Swami Adhyatmananda 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. ============================================================ . Highlighting Ashram's News & Upcoming events Divine Darshan (Video Clip) "Project READ", " Project Manav Seva" , "Sivananda Jnana Nidhi" , Nutritional aid & grain distribution through " Sri Vishvanath Seva kendra & Annapuarna center" of Sivananda Ashram . Involve yourself in Seva Projects and be benefited. Sivananda Ashram 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. Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj used to take the great pleasure in serving one and all and the tradition continues. 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. Divya Jivan/ November 2012 News & Activity Report for the Month of December 2012 ============================================================ . *GitaMrutam * **Whatever thou doest, whatever thou eatest, whatever thou offer-est in sacrifice, whatever thou givest, whatever thou practiseth as austerity, O Arjuna, do it as an offering unto Me! (IX:27) To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, I secure what is not already possessed and preserve what they already possess.(IX:22) To those whose minds are set on Me, O Arjuna, verily I become ere long the saviour out of the ocean of the mortal Samsara! ( XII:7 ) Fix thy mind on Me only, thy intellect in Me, (then) thou shalt no doubt live in Me alone hereafter.(XII: 8) Free from pride and delusion, victorious over the evil of attachment, dwelling constantly in the Self, their desires having completely turned away, freed from the pairs of opposites known as pleasure and pain, the undeluded reach the eternal goal. (XV : 5) Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not.(XVIII:66) Vivekananda Jayanti (Jan 12, 2012) Gurudevarpanmastu Home Page: http://www.divyajivan.org/ For questions, comments and suggestions: mailto;divyadivyajivan at divyajivan.org |Subscribe |Unsubscribe |Manage Subscription | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5663 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5060 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 6499 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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