[Sivananda] Divya Jivan Newsletter, August 2017

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Divya Jivan Newsletter
Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad
August  2017
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OM Namo Bhagawate Sivanandaya!
OM Namo Bhagawate Chidanandaya!
OM Namo Narayanaya!
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Lord Sri Krishna - Divine Incarnation, Purna Avatara
On auspicious Janmashtami ( Aug 14, 2017)

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 visualised with thy fleshly eyes the mighty Dignity 
of the Supreme Sovereign of the Universe! Thou art purified; thy 
birthright is to realise 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."

"So Sri Krishna is called an Avatara, a descent of God in the world, of 
the Whole in the parts, of the Absolute in the relative. An Avatara is 
different from a Rishi or a Jivanmukta who represents an ascent of man 
to God, whereas the Avatara is a descent of God to man, consciously and 
deliberately. Sri Krishna lived the universal life, laughed a universal 
laughter, and walked on earth as the moving Spirit of the universe. To 
worship Him is to be in the Presence of God; to know Him is to realise 
the Self."- Swami Sivananda << Read More>> 
<http://divyajivan.org/Janmasthami/index.htm>

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Lord Ganesh - "Embodiment of Wisdom" on auspicious  ( Ganesh Chaturthi 
Aug 25, 2017)

"Remover of all obstacles,
  Pranava Swaroopi,
  Embodiment of wisdom,
  Devata of Muladhara Chakra!
  O Lord Vinayaka,
  The bestower of happiness
  Who has Modaka in hand!
  O Elephant-headed Lord!
  Salutations unto Thee.
  Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha."

  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 <<More>> 
<http://divyajivan.org/ganesh/index.htm>

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Early Morning Meditation Talk from " Ponder These truths" by Swami 
Chidananda

   "Be Content in Whatever Way God Keeps You"
“O man, in whatever state the Lord has placed you, so far as your outer, 
earthly, secular life is concerned, be content. Be where God has placed 
you, and be full of inner serenity, be full of inner joy. Never mind 
what your mind may say. Never mind what people may say. For you know 
that all comes due to the supreme will of the Almighty, the Universal 
Being; everything is in His hands. He brings about all things. Knowing 
this be at rest, be serene, be peaceful.
“In all conditions, at all times, amidst all experiences, events and 
occurrences, in all tests, trials and tribulations, be serene; rejoice 
in the Lord, knowing that you are safe in His hands. For He, the 
infinite goodness, infinite love, infinite compassion, infinite justice, 
infinite wisdom, can never do to you anything that is wrong, harmful or 
inimical to your highest welfare.
“Thus, having firm faith, firm knowledge, being set and convinced, and 
thus being established in this conviction, be serene in whatever way He 
has placed you. Be pleased to be there and rejoice. Chant: ‘Sita Ram, 
Sita Ram, Sita Ram.’ - Swami Chidananda << Read More>> 
<http://divyajivan.org/chidananda/index.htm>

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Learning of  "Jeevan Yog" from a Yoga Acharya Swami Adhyatmananda
Through TV episodes of "Jeevan Yoga" Series by Doordarshan Girnar

Can those having High Blood Pressure practice Asanas?

"Yes, they can practice Asanas; in fact they must surely practice them. 
All the Asanas excepting Shirsasana can be practiced.
  All the Asanas can be performed without any fear.
But the special Asanas and Pranayama that can offer benefits are: 
Shashankasana, Shavasana and Pranayama carried out with ease.

<<  Read More>> <http://www.divyajivan.org/yoga&health/index.htm> / << 
Jeevan Yoga Episode # 7>> <http://divyajivan.org/Jeevan%20Yoga/Index.htm>


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Highlighting the news and upcoming events

Adhyatma Tour 2017 of H.H. Swami Adhyatmanandaji (June 27, 2017 - August 
31, 2017)  to USA, Canada & UK.
<http://divyajivan.org/Adhyatma%20Tour%202017/index.htm>
Adhyatma Tour 2017 to USA, Canada & UK  (June 27, 2017 - Aug 30, 2017) 
of  Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj commenced from Chicago on June 
27, 2017. It took him to Toronto, Charlotte, Tampa, Atlanta, Houston, 
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Toledo (OH), Troy (MI), San Jose area, 
Madison, Milwaukee & Chicago to continue to UK and  HE will be back to 
the Ashram on Sept 1, 2017. It is all the grace & blessings of Holy 
Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj & Guru Maharaj Sri Swami 
Chidanandaji Maharaj.

  Pujya Swamiji's divine satsang and yoga teaching have brought 
joy, peace & bliss to countless spiritual aspirants and yoga enthusiasts 
in the West. HE received warm welcome everywhere He went. Here, we share 
with you the sentiments of love and deepest gratitude expressed by our 
core organizers group in so many different words. It is overwhelming.

"Our time with Swamiji during his visit this year was full of blessings, 
so many it is impossible to count. Everyone at Kula Kamala Yoga Ashram 
were overjoyed by their time with Swamiji and hold His powerful words 
and His Presence in their heart. Hari OM" - Sharon Alitt. (Reading, PA)

"Sri Swamiji’s discourses are filled with many useful tips and enjoyed 
the way he presented his discourses with anecdotes. It’s a wonderful 
experience and listeners are fortunate to get this opportunity." -Sri 
Ravi Ponangi ( Atlanta)

"We are fortunate and grateful to have Swamiji in our midst to 
"recharge" our mind/body/spirit and look forward to his next visit." - 
Rajesh Laugani  (Toledo, OH)

"Pujya Swamiji's visit to Charlotte was very short for one day, but his 
presence in our community is always a long lasting memory."Chilli", our 
Kitten sat quietly near Swamiji & had enjoyed the satsang! - Sri Bhabani 
Sarkar (Charlotte, NC)" << More>> 
<http://divyajivan.org/Adhyatma%20Tour%202017/index.htm>

News & Activity Report for the Month of July 2017 
<http://divyajivan.org/News%202017/News_July%202017%20.htm>
Divya Jivan <http://divyajivan.org/divya_jivan/index.htm>/ July 2017 
<http://divyajivan.org/divya_jivan/DJ_July2017/DJ_July2017.pdf>
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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)



"And, I am seated in the hearts of all; from Me are memory, 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 the Vedanta, and the knower of the 
Vedas am I." (15:15)


"Having become the fire Vaisvanara, I abide in the body of living beings 
and, associated with the Prana and Apana, digest the fourfold food" (15:18)


"Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate thee 
from all sins; grieve not."  (18:66)

Sri Krishnarpanmastu!

Gurudevarpanmastu!
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