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<div align="center">Divya Jivan Newsletter <br>
Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad<br>
August 2017<br>
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OM Namo Bhagawate Sivanandaya!<br>
OM Namo Bhagawate Chidanandaya!<br>
OM Namo Narayanaya!<br>
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Lord Sri Krishna - Divine Incarnation, Purna Avatara<br>
On auspicious Janmashtami ( Aug 14, 2017) <br>
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<img moz-do-not-send="true"
src="http://divyajivan.org/Monthly_NL/sivananda.jpg"
alt="" align="left" height="191" width="150">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."<br>
<br>
"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 <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://divyajivan.org/Janmasthami/index.htm"><<
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Lord Ganesh - "Embodiment of Wisdom" on auspicious ( Ganesh
Chaturthi Aug 25, 2017) <br>
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"Remover of all obstacles,<br>
Pranava Swaroopi,<br>
Embodiment of wisdom,<br>
Devata of Muladhara Chakra!<br>
O Lord Vinayaka,<br>
The bestower of happiness<br>
Who has Modaka in hand!<br>
O Elephant-headed Lord!<br>
Salutations unto Thee.<br>
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha."<br>
<br>
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 <a
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Early Morning Meditation Talk from " Ponder These truths" by
Swami Chidananda<br>
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<img moz-do-not-send="true"
src="http://divyajivan.org/Monthly_NL/chidananda.jpg"
alt="" align="left" height="174" width="150"> "Be Content
in Whatever Way God Keeps You"<br>
“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. <br>
“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. <br>
“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 <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://divyajivan.org/chidananda/index.htm">
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Learning of "Jeevan Yog" from a Yoga Acharya Swami
Adhyatmananda<br>
Through TV episodes of "Jeevan Yoga" Series by Doordarshan
Girnar<br>
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<img moz-do-not-send="true"
src="http://divyajivan.org/Monthly_NL/Adhyat-6.jpg" alt=""
align="left" height="133" width="152">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.<br>
All the Asanas can be performed without any fear.
<br>
But the special Asanas and Pranayama that can offer benefits
are: Shashankasana, Shavasana and Pranayama carried out with
ease.<br>
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/ <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://divyajivan.org/Jeevan%20Yoga/Index.htm"><<
Jeevan Yoga Episode # 7>></a> <br>
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Highlighting the news and upcoming events<br>
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<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://divyajivan.org/Adhyatma%20Tour%202017/index.htm">Adhyatma
Tour 2017 of H.H. Swami Adhyatmanandaji (June 27, 2017 -
August 31, 2017) to USA, Canada & UK. <br>
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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.<br>
<br>
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.<br>
<br>
"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)<br>
<br>
"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) <br>
<br>
"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)<br>
<br>
"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)" <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://divyajivan.org/Adhyatma%20Tour%202017/index.htm"><<
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<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://divyajivan.org/News%202017/News_July%202017%20.htm">News
& Activity Report for the Month of July 2017 </a><br>
<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://divyajivan.org/divya_jivan/index.htm">Divya
Jivan</a>/ <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://divyajivan.org/divya_jivan/DJ_July2017/DJ_July2017.pdf">July
2017</a><br>
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Gitamrutam <br>
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alt="" height="44" width="300"><br>
"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)<br>
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src="http://divyajivan.org/Monthly_NL/Gita%20verse%2015-15.gif"
alt="" height="86" width="211"><br>
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"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)<br>
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src="http://divyajivan.org/Monthly_NL/Gita%20verse%2015-18.gif"
alt="" height="39" width="292"><br>
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initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">"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)<br>
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src="http://divyajivan.org/Monthly_NL/Gita%20verse%2018-66.gif"
alt="" height="45" width="289"><br>
"Abandoning all duties, take refuge in Me alone; I will
liberate thee from all sins; grieve not." (18:66)<br>
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