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<div align="center">Divya Jivan Newsletter<br>
Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad<br>
January 2016</div>
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OM Namo Bhagawate Sivanandaya!<br>
OM Namo Bhagawate Chidanandaya!<br>
OM Namo Narayanaya!<br>
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New Year Message by Swami Sivananda<br>
<img alt=""
src="http://divyajivan.org/Monthly_NL/sivananda.jpg"
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width="150">On this glorious New Year’s day make a strong
resolve to wipe away all the old worldly Vasanas or
tendencies and bad impressions and to control the senses and
the mind.<br>
<br>
Know the value of time. Time is most precious. Utilise every
second profitably. Live every moment of your life for the
realisation of your ideal and goal. Do not procrastinate.
That "tomorrow" will never come. Now or never. Abandon idle
gossiping. Kill egoism, laziness and inertia. Forget the
past. A glorious and brilliant future is awaiting you.<br>
<br>
Equal vision is the touchstone of knowledge. Unselfishness
is the touchstone of virtue. Brahmacharya is the touchstone
of ethics. Oneness is the touchstone of Self-realisation.
Humility is the touchstone of devotion. Therefore, be
unselfish, humble and pure. Develop equal vision. Be in tune
with the Infinite. -Swami Sivananda <a
href="http://divyajivan.org/sivananda/index.htm"><<
More>><br>
</a><br>
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Chidananda Darshan - through Life incidence of Guru Maharaj<br>
Birth Centenary Celebration of Guru Bhagawan Sri Swami
Chidanandaji Maharaj (Sept 24, 2015 -Sept 24, 2016)<br>
<br>
<img alt=""
src="http://divyajivan.org/Monthly_NL/chidananda.jpg"
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width="150">"Spiritual Leaders Meet"<br>
<br>
Mr. Pinardes was keen to arrange a meeting between Swamiji
and the Pope. It was through his efforts that Pope Paul VI
and Swamiji Maharaj met in a semi-private audience on the
19th February, 1969. The Pope was so much filled with love
at the very sight of this Indian saint that throwing to the
winds the usual Vatican formalities he caught hold of the
hands of Swamiji and kept them in his hands for a long time,
exchanging words of courtesy with great feeling. He greeted
Swamiji in the Indian style and Swamiji responded by
greeting the Pope in Western fashion by kneeling down in the
name of Gurudev Sivananda. The moment the Pope heard the
name of Sivananda he lovingly muttered, "I have heard of
your Master's noble spiritual work. I appreciate very much
your holy Master's spiritual work." Swamiji presented to the
Pope Gurudev's work Bliss Divine as a token of love and
regard. The Pope accepted the offering with immense joy and
promised that he would read it with interest. During their
talk he repeatedly exclaimed, "I love India. I love India,"
and said at one stage, "India is a wonderful place. I look
forward to visiting India once again". <br>
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Yoga Learning from Swami Adhyatmananda<br>
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<img alt=""
src="http://divyajivan.org/Monthly_NL/Adhyat-6.jpg"
moz-do-not-send="true" align="left" height="132"
width="151">Can those having High Blood Pressure practice
Asanas? <br>
<br>
"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<br>
<br>
<a
href="http://www.divyajivan.org/yoga&health/index.htm"><<
More >>> from a book "Yoga & Health" by
Swami Adhyatmananda</a> <br>
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Highlighting the News & Upcoming events<br>
<a
href="http://divyajivan.org/Chidananda%20Centenary%20celebration/index.htm">Chidananda
Birth Centenary Celebrations continues</a>
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<br>
<a
href="http://divyajivan.org/Chidananda%20Centenary%20celebration/index.htm">Updating
the progress Chidananda Memorial Yoga Bhawan;</a>
Foundation stone is laid by Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji
Maharaj after special <i>Havan</i> performed on Ninth day
of Navaratri (October 22, 2015) and construction of Sri
Chidananda Yoga Bhavan has began as per the floor plan.
Working committee at the ashram thanks to all for the
generous donation and seeking continued support for this
Divine project .<br>
<br>
<a
href="http://divyajivan.org/Chidananda%20Centenary%20celebration/Chidananda%20Centenary%20Yoga%20DVD.htm">Sivananda
Yoga DVD</a> : Sri Chidananda Birth Centenary Yoga DVD is
a creation of Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sangh to commemorate
Birth Centenary celebration of Guru Maharaj Sri Swami
Chidanandaji Maharaj. It is a complete guide for the
beginners as well as experts. It contains 84 Yoga postures.
It is like Yoga Teachers comes to your home.<br>
<br>
Yoga, A way of Life ( DVD's, set of two ) A complete guide
to Flexibilities exercises, Yoga Postures, Pranayam &
Meditation compiled & directed by renowned teacher H. H.
Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji. Swamiji leads Flexibility
exercises and gives an in-depth study of Primary Series of
postures for students of all ages and fitness level.
Demonstration of Yoga Postures are accompanied by clear
explanations of alignment and form which is a helpful tool
for Yoga learning. You will find simple and systemic
teaching of breathing exercises (Pranayamas), Yoganidra
(Savasana) & Meditation technique.<br>
<br>
For purchase of Yoga DVD-contact Ashram # 079-2686234 or <a
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:sivanandaashram@gmail.com"><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:sivanandaashram@gmail.com">sivanandaashram@gmail.com</a></a><br>
<a href="http://divyajivan.org/News%202015/News_Dec2015.htm"><br>
News & Activity Report for the month of December 2015</a><br>
<a href="http://divyajivan.org/divya_jivan/index.htm">Divya
Jivan</a> / <a
href="http://divyajivan.org/divya_jivan/DJ_Dec2015/DEC2015.pdf">December
2015 </a><br>
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Gitamrutam<br>
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Perform action, O Arjuna, being steadfast in Yoga,
abandoning attachment and balanced in success and failure!
Evenness of mind is called Yoga.(2:48)<br>
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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)<br>
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He who is ever happy within, who rejoices within, who is
illumined within, such a Yogi attains absolute freedom or
Moksha, himself becoming Brahman.(5:24)<br>
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Jayanti </a>(January 12, 2016)<br>
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