H.H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj

Salutations to the great sage Valmiki, the matchless in beauty. He is an obedient son, author, Lord and other heroes of the a kind brother, loving husband, a faithful , and Sri , a remembrance friend, an ideal king, a merciful enemy and of whom removes all obstacles in life and a lover of all living beings. All people adore bestows prosperity, auspiciousness and him.” success in all undertakings. Valmiki, reflecting over this flowing Valmiki once asked Narada, “O Venerable description, was walking along the banks of Rishi! Please tell me whether there is a perfect river Tamasa. He happened to see a pair of man in this world who is at once virtuous, Kraunchas (birds) sporting with each other brave, dutiful, truthful, noble, steadfast in in love. Suddenly the male bird was shot duty and kind to all beings.” dead by a cruel fowler and the female, seeing her mate rolling on the ground in the agony Narada replied, “ There is such a one, a of pain, screamed out most pitifully her prince of Ikshvaku’s line named Rama. He lamentations. The sage felt great pity at sight is virtuous, brave, gentle and wise. He is a of the fallen bird and his grieving spouse great hero. He loves his subjects immensely. and burst forth in the exclamation. “ Never, He is a protector of Dharma. He is firm and O fowler, shalt thou obtain rest, as thou hast steadfast. He is just and liberal. He is well killed a Krauncha in the midst of his love.” versed in the and in the science of arms. These words came out spontaneously in the He is unique in the possession of virtues and form of a musical verse having four feet of

1 eight syllables each (Anushtup metre). affection above everything else in this world and follows his brother in the forest leaving Then himself, the Creator of the all pleasures of the palace and leading the world, appeared before the poet and said, way to ward off all dangers. The description “ Sing Rama’s charming story in the same of nature in the Ramayana is most sublime melodious metre. As long as this world and beautiful. One can actually feel that the endures, as long as the stars shine in heaven, hills, the rivers, the trees and the birds are so long shall thy song spread among men.” really one with human joys and sorrows. The So saying Brahma vanished. He inspired the description of battle-scenes is magnificent. poet with the knowledge of Sri Rama’s whole The chief characteristic of the Ramayana story. Then Valmiki sat down in meditation is simplicity. Pathos and tenderness run and saw every event in Sri Rama’s story in through the whole poem. Poetry and morality detail in his Yogic vision. Then he began are charmingly united. There is loftiness of to write the Ramayana. The melody of moral tone. The Ramayana has a historical Ramayana was born from a heart of love and basis. It is a book of antiquity. It is not a mere pity for the wounded bird. allegoric poem. It is a marvellous inspiring book for all times, that has loomed large for Valmiki’s Ramayana contains 24,000 verses, centuries over the destinies of millions of which have been grouped into 500 chapters people and will certainly continue to do so and that again into seven sections. It contains for ages to come. genuine classical poetry. Rama’s young sons Kusa and Lava, were the first In the Bala Kanda (first section) the reciters to the world, who sang to music incarnation of Lord Rama and his childhood this reputed work. They came in the garb of life are described. Rama helps Vishvamitra ascetics from the hermitage of their teacher by guarding his sacrifice. He slays the ogress Valmiki, and sang the wonderful poem in the Tataka and Subahu. He frees Ahalya from her presence of their father Rama and the other curse. He breaks the bow of Siva and marries heroes of the story. Sita and annihilates the pride of Parasurama.

The Ramayana is a marvellous book which In the Ayodhya Kanda (second section) contains the essence of all Vedas and all preparations are made for installing Rama sacred scriptures. It is a treasure for man. as the heir apparent. His stepmother Kaikeyi It is a reservoir which contains the nectar stands in the way and sends him into exile for of immortality. It delineates the character fourteen years. Rama’s brother Lakshmana of a son who kicks off the throne and the and wife Sita follow him. Raja Dasaratha pleasures of the senses and the world to fulfill (father) becomes very much afflicted at heart the words of his father and lives in the forest on account of his separation from Rama and for a period of fourteen years. It depicts the dies due to grief. Rama, Lakshmana and character of a father who sends even his most Sita are entertained by Guha, a hunter-chief. beloved son into exile in order to keep up his They cross the Ganga and meet the Rishi word. It delineates the character of an ideal, Bharadvaja. They go to Chitrakuta by advice chaste wife who is devoted to her husband till of the Rishi. They build a cottage made up the end of her life and shares the adversities of grass (Parna Kutir) and live there. Then of her husband and serves him untiringly in Bharata (another devoted brother) goes to the forest, and who also regards her husband the forest and insists Rama to return to the as God himself. Above all, it also points the country and finally takes Rama’s sandals character of a brother, who places brotherly alone. He places the sandals on the throne

2 and rules the kingdom in the name of Sri bears) finds out Sampati, brother of Jatayu, in Rama. Bharata himself lives at Nandigrama. a cave, who gives out facts. climbs up the top of a hill by his direction and from In the Aranya Kanda (third section) Viradha, there he leaps across the ocean. a giant, attacks Rama and Lakshmana in the Dandaka forest. Rama kills him. Thereafter In the Sundara Kanda (fifth section) they pay a visit to the Rishis Sarabhanga, Hanuman’s exploits are described. During Sutikshna and Atri. Anasuya, wife of Atri, his aerial journey, Mainaka, an island peak, gives an inspiring discourse on the duties of invites Hanuman to rest on his top at the a wife to Sita. Then they meet Rishi Agastya. request of the ocean. Afterwards, Simhika, Rama receives celestial weapons from him. a monstress living in the ocean, drags him They encounter the giantess Surpanakha in down by catching his shadow. Hanuman kills the Panchavati forest, She is disfigured by her. Then he gets a distant view of Lanka and Lakshmana. Lakshmana cuts her nose and enters the city at night. He finds out Sita in ears. Khara and Trisiras (along with fourteen thousand giants), brothers of Surpanakha, are very much enraged. They fight against Rama. They are slain in the battle.

Surpanakha goes to Lanka and complains to her brother Ravana. Under Ravana’s plan, Maricha, uncle of Ravana, assumes the form of a golden deer and appears before them. Sita requests Rama to get the deer for her. Rama proceeds to catch the deer and kills it. In the meantime, Ravana carries away Sita in the absence of Rama and Lakshmana. Jatayu, the king of the vultures, challenges Ravana, but is mortally wounded. Rama obtains all information about Sita from the dying Jatayu. He is very much afflicted at heart. Subsequently, Rama and Lakshmana kill Kabandha near the lake Pampa. Then they meet the pious Sabari. She offers them roots and fruits with great devotion. the Ashoka grove. He gives her Rama’s token In the Kishkinda Kanda (fourth section) Rama and message Hanuman destroys the Ashoka meets Hanuman on the banks of Pampa. They grove. The imprison Hanuman. proceed to Mount Rishyamuka and make Hanuman frees himself and sets fire to an alliance with Sugriva. Sugriva kills Vali Lanka. He returns to the place where Rama with the help of Rama. Sugriva is crowned stays and gives Sita’s gem to Sri Rama. Sri as the king of Kishkindha. Rama consoles Rama is highly delighted when he receives Tara, wife of Vali. Thereupon Hanuman Sita’s token and her message. with a party of monkeys proceeds in search of Sita. He takes with him the ring of Rama In the Yuddha Kanda (sixth section) Nala as a token. He makes a vigorous search and (one of the monkey-chiefs) builds a bridge is not able to find Sita. Jambavan (chief of across the sea by the advice of the sea. The

3 heroes with a large army of monkeys cross the the intellect. Sita is peace. Rama is Jnana ocean and reach Lanka. Vibhishana (brother (wisdom). To kill the ten headed Ravana is to of Ravana) joins them and tells them how to kill egoism and curb the senses. To recover destroy Ravana and his army. Kumbhakarna, Sita is to attain the peace which the Jiva Indrajit and Ravana are killed in battle. (individual) has lost on account of desires. During the battle, both the parties of Rama and To attain Jnana is to have vision of Rama or Ravana use Astras (weapons charged with the the Supreme self. Mantras). Rama sends an Astra on Ravana’s He who crosses this ocean of delusion and party. All Rakshasas appear as Rama. They destroys the -Raga and Dvesha kill one another. Ravana discharges on Rama (likes and dislikes,) - is a Yogi who is united arrows that become serpents full of poison. with Peace, ever rests in the Atman and enjoys The arrows have their mouths like serpents the eternal bliss of the Soul or Atman. Sri and vomit forth fire all round. Then Rama Rama stands for the ‘Good’ (Sattva); Ravana discharges Garudastra. The arrows become for ‘Evil’. Sri Rama and Ravana fought with Garudas and cut off the serpent arrows on all each other. Eventually Sri Rama became sides. Garudas are the enemies of serpents. victorious. The positive always overcomes Sri Rama uses Brahmastra and kills Ravana. the negative. Good always overcomes evil. Sita is rescued. Sita”s honour is tested in fire. Every year Sri Ramanavami* (Birthday of She comes out more glorious and effulgent Rama) celebrations are a boon and a blessing than ever. Vibhishana is then crowned as to you. They serve to keep bright and alive king. Sri Rama with his party returns to these lofty examples by following which Ayodhya in the flying car called Pushpaka. life on earth becomes fruitful. Attend the Rama is crowned as emperor. The people of celebrations with the right and proper Bhava his kingdom feel extremely happy. (feeling) and benefit yourself fully by it. In the Uttara Kanda (seventh section) Sri Resolve from this Ramanavami day to take a Rama’s reign is described as the glorious daily dip into the life-redeeming waters that Ramarajya. There is righteousness the Ramayana is. Read a small portion of the everywhere. Everywhere there are plenty Ramayana every day. You will be constantly and prosperity. There is neither disease nor inspired. You derive valuable guidance in sorrow. There are neither dacoits nor thieves. your day-to-day life. You will, without fail, Life and property are quite safe. The four imbibe in your own being the lofty qualities castes duly observe their Dharmas. Sri Rama embodied therein. Within a short time, you goes back to his supreme abode (Saketpuri or will surely find yourself a different man, Dhama) after a long and prosperous rule. greatly filled with Sattva, with the Divine The esoteric meaning of the Ramayana is Spirit of Truth and Purity. Peace, Joy and this: Ravana represents Ahamkara or egoism. Prosperity will be yours, here and hereafter. His ten heads represent the ten senses. The city of Lanka is the nine-gated city of the • This year Sri Ramanavami falls on 15th physical body. Vibhishana corresponds to April

You can attain God-realisation through worship of Avataras like Lord and Lord Rama. Many have already attained God-realisation in this manner. Tukaram, Ramdas, Surdas, Mira Bai, and Tulsidas have seen God face to face. Their powerful writings bespeak their high spiritual attainments. Take refuge in God. Realise Him and be free. - Swami Sivananda

4 Prayer Must Become Part Of Our Life And Action Sri Swami Chidananda During the course of our daily worship we For example, when we offer the ancient chant several Stotras and Stutis. People of prayer sarve bhavantu sukhinah, sarvesham other religions utter prayers. But quite apart svasti bhavathu, should we only pray to the from such prayers – and verses of praise and Supreme Being that all may be happy, that glorification of God composed by saints and the welfare of all may be assured, or should mystics in all religions – there are certain we back up the prayer and follow it by fundamental original prayers which are to be actually living and striving to bring about the found in the scriptures of those religions. happiness and welfare of all beings?

These scriptures are not attributed to any saint If we understand prayers as only something or mystic of the past. It is usually believed directed towards God, then they do not have that God Hinself is the direct inspirer of these any practical place in our life, no relevance. original scriptures that form the source and If prayers mean to us something that we direct basis of the different faiths and religions. towards God and at the same time apply in Many of these verses are repeated every day our life, then they assume a totally different by the devout followers of each religion. But identity for us. They become our guideline; for those ancient verses to mean anything at they become the light upon our path. They all to us so that they are not merely part of become to us a pointer of a very definite our prayer, not merely recited, they must also direction in which we must move if we wish become part of our life and action. Then they to have our own highest welfare. They come become filled with a certain vital meaning for to have a vital relationship with our life. our life. They can even become the means of our spiritual progress and spiritual success.

5 We say, “sada vasantam hridayaravinde – This can be understood from various angles – He is always dwelling in our heart.” Then scholastically, philosophically, intellectually- we should never feel alienated from God, but it can also be understood spiritually. That because how can He ever leave us, how can all-full is present here as the very stuff of we ever be far away from God, how can we everything that exists. It is this all-full also. ever be cut off from God if what we recite is That means that the fullness of the Divine fact true? fills and pervades our life here, our present environment, surroundings, circumstances – If we recite the Purusha Suktam and Rudri everything. That Itself has become this, and Path, He is there shining, a point of radiant That alone pervades all this. light in the middle of the heart. We should feel our whole interior flooded with radiance. Thus, if this prayer is understood and We cannot experience anything dark or grasped, and if its spiritual implication is negative within us because He is there as correctly interpreted, then we have to think the very centre of our being, the very source deeply what this interpretation means to us of all that is auspicious, blessed, good and in our life, how it brings this truth very close beautiful within us. to us and has to play a part in our successful spiritual living. These things you have to We conclude all our spiritual gatherings reflect upon. with, “Om purnamadah purnamidam purnat purnamudachyate, purnasya purnamadaya May the Supreme Being and beloved and purnameva vasisyate.” It is the inexhaustible, blessed Holy Master bless us and grant us the the infinite, the perennial, the vast, so Itis insight to thus understand, interpret, apply never depleted. Even if the whole of It is and live the great mystical truths expressed taken away from Itself, yet It continues to in many of these ancient scriptural prayers! remain complete, whole and perfect.

You are a wave of Ananda upon that ocean of Paramananda that is your real identity and that is now hidden because there is a shift in consciousness. You have identified yourself with these passing limiting adjuncts that have been given to you to live your phenomenal life in this world. You think of yourself as a physical creature, as a psychological being and all the experience in the conditions of this physical body and the psychological being is superimposed upon yourself. You weep and wail. What does the great world-teacher Lord Krishna, who gave the Gita Jnana, say about you? He says “ You are that Being whom neither weapons can injure, nor fire can burn, nor water can wet, nor wind can dry; Unborn, Eternal, Permanent, Timeless, you are untouched when the body perishes.” This is your real nature; Unborn and Timeless Atman you are, and this real identity of yours is of the nature of Pure Bliss, just as honey is of the nature of pure sweetness, sandal is of the nature of pure fragrance. - Swami Chidananda

6 he essence of religion is adoration of we speak of an eternal Dharma, Sanatana- God. The permanency of a religion is Dharma, notwithstanding the fact that none Tbased on its substantial foundation, of us has seen it. The culture of Bharatavarsha which is dependent on the extent of the is identified with eternal religion. universality of its outlook. The more universal we are, the more permanent also we are. Sanatana-Dharma is capable of adapting Religion, to be permanent, to be Sanatana, itself to changing time. Some opine that should cater to the needs of all people, and to the caste-system is one of the causes for its the extent it excludes others from its fold, it endurance. Others think otherwise. Some is subject to destruction. Sanatana-Dharma is others hold that it is capable of absorbing eternal religion. It does belong to the creation everything into itself, and so it is eternal. as a whole. It shows that it is capable of But, where lies the centre of this religion? adjusting itself to the vicissitudes of time.

Religion and Divine Incarnation SRI SWAMI KRISHNANANDA

An idea or concept cannot be eternal unless it What is the substance of religion, which is is capable of endurance. But everything here the cause of its Sanatanata (eternality)? As is perishable. The body perishes. The world mentioned, it is the adoration of God that is is subject to change and destruction. The the quintessence of religion. world is Anitya (impermanent) and Asukha (joyless). How, then, can we have something Now, the concept of God differs in different which is eternal in this transient world? Man religions, and, accordingly, the idea of the is not eternal. Even the greatest saviours relation between man and God , also, differs. have gone. Even the Avataras like Rama and A perpetual relation would be the relation of Krishna have cast off their physical bodies. the essential nature of the human being, and Yet, there is something enduring in the midst not the outer relation of the body, merely. That of all unenduring things, ‘the eternal among which is eternal in us establishes a relation those which are not permanent’, as says the with that which is eternal in the cosmos, so Upanishad. When everything is unenduring, that the relationship, too, is eternal. There

7 cannot be a meaningful relation between the for something higher, as the present life is not eternal and the non-eternal. So, this eternal complete in itself. Life is taught as a process relation is the summoning of the inner in for higher living, a journey to reach a distant the outer. It is the cry of the soul for God. destination. Religion, therefore, takes that As God is eternal, religion must be eternal, higher value of life into consideration. At for it is the relation between man and God, every step in the journey an inner connection between Nara and Narayana, between Arjuna is established between the soul and God. and Krishna. Religion is what we do when we are alone, and not the way we worship in public temples. How can we establish any relation with God? It is the unfoldment of consciousness towards We have not seen God. He is unknown, a larger dimension. unthinkable. The relation would fade away if one of its ends is not clear to the mind Sanatana-Dharma has the capacity to include of man. This is one of the reasons why every faith and every philosophy in itself, religions shake at the bottom. Here, a clear because of its universality of approach. It understanding is necessary. It is one of sees God everywhere. To make this concept the qualifications of an aspirant. He must easy of understanding, the idea of Avatara, or have an unshakable conviction, and a fixed incarnation, is introduced as a tenet peculiar conception of God. It must be a ‘perception’, to religion. Avatara means ‘getting down’. a clear ‘vision’. Our seers have emphasized It is the descent of God into the world. How that a person who is to be initiated into the can God descend when He is universal? Sanatana-Dharma should pass through the Then, what is Avatara? This descent divine Gurukula. This system of training is not like is not like a person getting down the steps. the present-day education. After coming out It is a grander and more profound principle. of the college, the youth, generally, do not Avataras, as generally understood, are know what to do. The student has not been possible only when there is a collective cry taught to ‘live’. He is filled with all unwanted of humanity for redeeming it from some information, not useful for a living. But, serious calamity. Such Avataras, as the Ten in the Gurukula, the inner man is trained, Avataras of Narayana, then come. We have and faith is given the greatest importance. also lesser Avataras, like Vyasa, Dattatreya, The human intellect cannot function except etc, called ‘Amsavataras’. It is one of the in terms of duality, such as, ‘I and you are fundamentals of religious belief that God is different’, ‘The world is outside me’, and in the world, immanent. He sees us, hears ‘I have a function to perform in the world, us. Hence, religion becomes a matter of the which is outside me’, etc. Religion is not heart, of love, adoration and feeling. God rooted in the reason of man, entirely, but in is all-pervading, omnipresent, just here, not faith based on understanding. It is a symbol apart from us, even by a few inches. This of inner culture. This inner training, imparted idea is the soul or essence of religion. Mere in ancient times, was of a permanent nature, speculation is not religion. Philosophy put and was to help the student throughout his into practice is religion. Religion is, thus, life. Today, we see so much gap between divine living, Divine Life. It is not your or education and life. There is nothing which my religion. It is the religion of humanity. It touches the soul of man. This Gurukula is the relation between Man and God,- not the training, during the Brahmacharyashrama, Hindu and God, not the Christian and God,- was a process of initiation of the soul to true but Man and God. Religion, essentially, living in the consciousness of a higher life. cannot be manifold. It has, perforce, to be The students were told that we always live one sweep of human nature in the direction

8 of Absolute-Universality. Any genuine step God incarnates himself in the world, taken towards this end is, also, true religion. whenever there is decline of righteousness and rise of unrighteousness, for the purpose Yet, a universal religion is not possible, of the protection of the good, the vanquishing because each one’s way is different; the of the wicked and establishment of justice, in approach is different, due to the difference in every age. temperaments and capacities. Thus, what we can really achieve is tolerance towards other The theory of divine incarnation has been faiths, instead of a homogeneity of belief. a controversial issue in the philosophy of Universal religion should, therefore, mean religion and has been one of the intriguing the following of one’s own religion, with questions in theology. It is impossible tolerance to all other religions. It is impossible metaphysically to interpret to the mind of to think of God as He is. To think of God as man the divine secret of the movement of He is, we have first, to cease to be. So, the spiritual force in the world. When a solution idea of Avatara is bequeathed, representing is attempted, the Avatara reveals itself as the God as what He is to man, as He is manifest, answer of God to the needs of man. There relatively. Avatara is the connecting link is an internal bond of inseparable relation between the ordinary human nature and the between the relative and the Absolute, and divine reality. Avatara is a manifestation of the descent of God on earth is the pressure or God through Mula-Prakriti. That is why we power of truth forcing itself into the realm of have to recognize an Avatara, though God is the relative when the harmony of this bond everywhere and can be worshipped in that and relation gets dissipated by centrifugal highest capacity, if possible. psychic energies that seem to run counter to the integrating centripetal call of God to all Whether an Avatara is a descent of God to manifestation. The descent of God as the man or man’s ascent to God, is immaterial Avatara is said to be for the ascent of man to for us. Literally, Avatara means descent his divine home. As the health-giving forces or manifestation. When the need for the of harmony in the body perpetually wage a higher values of life is felt more, the Avatara war with the disease-producing toxins, the becomes a helpful stepping stone. The farther universal balancing power of the Absolute we are from God, the greater is the need we introduces itself as a corrective element feel for the higher life. When humanity drifts amidst the disturbing forces of darkness. too much from truth, the Avatara becomes The Avatara is a perpetual activity of God necessary. To some extent, God tolerates our who manifests Himself at every juncture mistakes. When we go too far, He comes or critical situation (Yuge, Yuge) in the life down with a rod to correct us. Just as a mother of the world. The Avatara is the recurring allows a child to play, and go here and there, reminder of God to man that it is impossible but when the child is about to fall into a pit, for the undivine to triumph over the essential she runs to its help. God manifests Himself goodness and divinity immanent in creation. when it is necessary to correct mankind’s perspective of life.

9 You will have free movement of the bow- els in the morning. Fruits 6. Carrots: Carrots beautify the skin. They improve the blood and the appetite. Take & it raw. Carrot halwa is a brain tonic.

7. Lemon: Lemon contains salt and a large Health amount of Vitamin C, which is necessary 1. Every kind of fruit contains valuable vita- mins and minerals-elements essential for for general good health. It acts against health and growth. scurvy. It is an anti-scorbutic. It stops bleeding from the gums. Take the juice of 2. Beans, tomatoes, potatoes, radish, carrot, one fruit with 2 table-spoonfuls of honey ladies-fingers, cucumbers, drum sticks, as the first thing in the morning. spinach, green leafy vegetables are all pure, delicious and nutritious foods and 8. Mangoes: Mangoes contain sugar and can be taken with much advantage. highly refined turpentine in them. They also contain iron and other useful acids. 3. Dried fruits, raisins, dates and figs are val- They are useful in rheumatism, diarrhoea uable foods with a high nutritive content. and diabetes. Nuts are among the most nutritive of all foods. 9. Oranges: Orange juice mixed with fresh grape juice makes a very good tonic. This 4. Tomatoes, carrots, lemons, a little ginger, is very useful in anaemia or poverty of a little coriander leaves, a little fresh gin- blood, general debility, rickets, etc. ger and curd form a very good healthy combination. This is a good appetizer. 10. Papaya: Papaya contains the active prin- ciple of alkaloid papatin. The latter di- 5. Bananas; Banana or plaintain gests the food rapidly. fruit contains A, B , C and D vitamins. This is a very good soothing food. You can live on milk and bananas alone. They are very nutritious. They pro- mote growth, augment vigour and add flesh to the body. The fully ripe fruits act as a laxative. Take one or two fruits at bed time.

10 11. Pineapple: Pineapple is very beneficial in case of enlargement of spleen. Take one fruit daily.

12. Potatoes: Potatoes supply the body with potash and salts.

13. Spinach: Spinach (palak) is a healthy, wholesome green vegetable. It is a kind of leaf. It contains iron. Spinach and toma- toes will improve the blood, qualitatively and quantitatively. Tomatoes also contain a lot of iron.

14. Tomatoes: Tomato was first discovered in South America, whence it was introduced into Europe during the sixteenth century. People held the notion that tomatoes were poisonous.

15. Tomatoes stimulate the action of the liver and contain all the vitamins.

16. Tomato is a powerful de-obstruent, i.e., remover of disease particles and opener of the natural channels of the body. It is one of the most wonderful and effective blood-cleansers known to man.

17. Tomatoes contain salt, potash, lime, mag- nesia and iron. They exercise a beneficial 19. Tomatoes contain citric acid and a small effect on the liver, kidneys and other or- quantity of oxalic acid. It contains large gans. quantities of five of the six vitamins. Cooking partially destroys their vitamin 18. They cure also constipation. content. Therefore, tomatoes should be eaten raw.

The Best God is the best Doctor. Spinach and Parwal are the best vegetables. Mother Nature is the best physician. Buttermilk is the best drink for health. Ganga water is the best drink. Fasting is the best medicine. Pranayama is the best exercise. Meditation is the best divine elixir. Brahmacharya is the best tonic. Nature-cure is the best cure. Mango is the best fruit. Raw vegetable food is the best food.

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17 CHILDREN’S WORLD - SWAMI SIVANANDA

URMILA AND UMA Gopichand had two daughters, by name Urmila and Uma. He loved them very much. He gave Urmila in marriage to a gardener and Uma to a potter. One day Gopichand went to Urmila’s house and said, “ How are you my darling?” Urmila replied, “We are very happy. Please pray that our plants may get water.” Then Gopichand went to Uma’s house and said, “ How are you my beloved Uma?” She replied, “ We are happy. Please pray that there should not be any rain for some days so that our earthen-pots may get dry.” Now Gopichand was in a fix. He could not decide for whom he should pray. He reflected deeply and found out that everybody in the world is selfish.

UNUSUAL FRIENDSHIP dog, apparently realizing the treatment was finished, picked the kitten up in his mouth, ONE DAY, a dog entered the surgery of a trotted out of the door and up the road. veterinary hospital in England, carrying a tiny kitten in its mouth. The officer in charge Three days later, the dog appeared once recognized the dog as a former patient whom more with the little kitten in his mouth. He he had treated for ear canker and, without waited patiently until the latter had received waiting to find the owner, he first examined the necessary treatment, and then walked the dog, who did not appear to have anything out. These visits continued until the kitten wrong with him, and then the kitten, who, he was completely cured, when the dog seeming discovered, had canker in one of its ears. to be aware of this, ceased his visits to the When the ear had been carefully cleaned clinic. and treated, the surgeon looked around for This astonishing story is perfectly authentic. the owner of the animal, whom he assumed The curious circumstance connected with must have followed them into the dispensary. this friendship is that the dog seemed to know To his surprise, no one claimed either animal, just when to pay a visit to the dispensary. and he was told by some people in the waiting The intervals which elapsed between visits room that the dog had entered the dispensary coincided with those which occurred during unattended, and just walked into the surgery his own visits when he underwent treatment. as soon as the door had been opened. The Compassion In Action surgeon was even more surprised when the DLS South Africa

18 PARABLE OF THE MOTHER’S TRICK LIVES OF A mother was trying to give an ounce of bitter medicine to her child. However much she might caress and cajole the SAINTS child, he would not take the medicine. Beloved Divine Children! She hit upon a wonderful idea. She placed a sweet ‘Laddu’ before the child Jai Sri Ramji Ki! Om Namo and said: “If you take this medicine, I will Narayanaya! I had promised to tell you about give you the Laddu.” At once the child some great and noble souls so that you can drank the medicine. As the medicine take them as examples and models to follow. Now carefully note how all of them had great removed the effect of the disease and faith in God. Remember how brave they gave him abundant energy, he ran away were in facing troubles and difficulties. Read these life stories daily and think of their noble in great joy, even forgetting the “Laddu”. conduct. You will draw strength and courage, If you tell a man, “Please do this Yajna when you are in trouble, know how they acted and try to follow their footsteps. (sacrifice)”, he will not do, because he Study the lives of saints. They will seeks pleasure through every action. elevate you. You will become a very good Therefore, the Vedas offer Svarga, etc., boy. You will have a very good conduct. You will develop virtues. You will see God face to as rewards for sacrifices. When man face. performs the sacrifices, his heart is Tukaram, Jnanadev, Ekanath, purified and gradually wisdom dawns in Namadev, Ramdas were the great saints of him. He does not even bother any more Maharashtra. Lord Gouranga was a great saint of Bengal. about Svarga and the finite happiness Mira Bai, Sakhu Bai were the great there. In Supreme Bliss he gets liberated. lady saints. Guru Nanak, Kabir, Narsi Mehta, Tulsidas, Appar, Sambandar were also great saints. St. Joseph, St. Francis, St. Patrick were great Christian Saints.

May saints bless you all!

Swami Sivananda

19 Spiritual Activities

lectures regularly.

5th December 2015 H.H. Sri Swami Padmanabhanandaji, President Sri Swami Swayamjayananda and Sri Swami Brahmajnanananda at- tended the unveiling ceremony of Murti 3rd to 20th December 2015 of Gurudev at the Mariamman Temple Senawang. VISIT OF H.H. SRI SWAMI PAD- MANABHANANDAJI MAHARAJ, Sri Swamiji Maharaj delivered a talk on GENERAL SECRETARY, DLS HQ RI- the “Life of Gurudev” after the unveiling SHIKESH. ceremony. This Mariamman Temple is where Gurudev worshipped and medi- In connection with the Birth Centenary tated under the peepal tree during his celebrations of H.H. Sri Swami Chidan- pre-monastic days while he was attached andaji Maharaj, H.H. Sri Swami Pad- to the estate hospital as Dr. Kuppuswamy. manabhanandaji Maharaj arrived in Malaysia on 3rd December 2015. His Ho- About 15 devotees including the two liness was met at the Airport by President Matajis from the Sivananda Ashram at- Swami Swayamjayananda, Sri Logendran tended this function. and Sri Marimuthu. At the Senawang Sub-Branch Sri Swamiji On arrival at Sivanandashram, Batu Maharaj delivered a talk on the “Impor- Caves. Swamiji Maharaj was received tance of Sadhana”. About 100 devotees with a traditional welcome. from the Senawang and Seremban Sub- In the evening Swamiji Maharaj was ac- Branches attended the talk. This session corded an official welcome. He delivered ended with a Q and A with the devotees. a speech on “Guru’s grace and his teach- ings”. More than 120 devotees attended 6th December 2015 this function. Sri Swamiji Maharaj attended the satsang session at the DLS Petaling Sub-Branch, 4th to 16th December 2015 including a Q and A session. Sri Swami H.H. Sri Swami Padmanabhanandaji de- Brahmajnanananda accompanied Sri livered discourses on “Prasna Upanishad. Swamiji Maharaj. His discourses were three sessions per In the evening Swamiji Maharaj visited day and this continued until 16th Decem- the Sivananda Boys’ Home. He was ac- ber 2015. About 40 devotees attended his companied by Sri Swami Samyamananda.

20 Sri Swamiji Maharaj spoke to the children miji Maharaj and Sri Swami Brahmajna- about their duties as students and the im- nananda. portance of education. There was a chil- dren’s bhajan performance. 19th December 2015 Sri Swamiji Maharaj had an informal 10th December 2015 meeting with some members in the Sri Swamiji Maharaj had satsang at the morning. Bandar Country Homes Sub-Branch. In the evening Sri Swamiji Maharaj was Swamiji Maharaj spoke on “Sadhana for accorded a farewell function by President Householders”. This was followed by a Q Swamiji. It was attended by Ashramites, and A session. Swamiji Maharaj was ac- Trustees, Committee Members & Mem- companied by Sri Swami Samyamananda. bers. He released a book entitled “Swami Sivananda for Children”. 11th – 12th December 2015 H.H. Sri Swami Padmanabhanandaji, Sri 20th December 2015 Swami Swayamjayananda and Sri Swami Departure of H.H Sri Swami Padmanab- Brahmajnanananda had satsang with the hanandaji Maharaj Northern Region sub-branches. At the Sri Swamiji Maharaj inaugurated the Kid- Prai Sub-Branch Sri Swamiji Maharaj de- dy Yoga Camp organised by the Bandar livered a talk on “Ethical Teachings”. This Country Homes Sub-Branch. Swamiji was followed by a Q and A Session. Mem- blessed the children and the organisers. bers from DLS Sungai Karangan, DLS Ji- In the afternoon H.H. Sri Swamiji Maha- tra, DLS Alor Setar and DLS Penang at- raj left for Delhi. He was seen off at the tended this function. K.L. airport by President Sri Swami Sway- amjayananda, Sri Swami Brahmajnana- 13th December 2015 nanda and Sri Logendran. The Management Committee of DLS Batu Caves had an interaction session with Sri 20th December 2015 Swamiji Maharaj. (Vaikunda Ekadasi) In the evening Sri Swamiji Maharaj, Sri The Annual Vaikunda Ekadasi was ob- Swami Swayamjayananda and Sri Swami served with all night vigil from 6.30p.m. to Brahmajnanananda visited the Temple of 6.00a.m. Apart from soul-stirring bhajans Fine Arts. and devotional songs by DLS Sangeetha class students, bhajans were also sung by 17th – 18th December 2015 DLS members and youth. After Presi- Sri Swamiji Maharaj held discourses dent Swamiji’s speech the programme on “Devotion based on Srimad Bhaga- continued with abhishegam and recita- vatham”. These sessions concluded with tion of Sahasranamam. Puja and lengthy Q and A with the devotees. arati was followed by Ram Nama Sankir- tan and devotional songs by Thiruvarul 17th December 2015 Thavaneri Mandram. After chorus reci- A satsang session was organised by the tation of the Mahamantra there was puja DLS Port Klang Sub-Branch with Sri Swa- and arati. Prasad was served at 6.00a.m.

21 23rd-26th December 2015, Spiritual New Year Spiritual Retreat Camp This annual programme commenced A spiritual camp was held for members with Brahmamuhurta prayers followed above 19 years. Thirty (30) persons at- by bhajans and a pilgrimage to the shrine tended the camp. The theme for the camp of Lord Muruga at Batu Caves. was “Jnanam Eva Moksha”. After coffee break there were bhajans by The camp was organised by President members and devotees. Messages were Sri Swami Swayamjayananda, Sri Swami delivered by representatives of the follow- Brahmajnanananda and Sri B. Shankar. ing sub-branches, Viz, Ipoh, Lahat and Port Klang, Trustee Nesadurai and Presi- Topics discussed and speakers who deliv- dent Sri Swami Swayamjayananda. ered lectures are given below: After the recitation of the Mahamityun- jaya Mantra, Paduka Puja with participa- 1. Sixteen Samskaras – (President Sri tion by Sub-Branch Chairmen took place. Swamiji) Lunch was served to a large number of 2. Funeral Rites – (A.P. Muthukumara Si- members and well wishers. vachariyar) 3. Selected Verses from the 2nd January 2016 – (Sri Swami Brahmajnanananda) Sri Swami Brahmajnanananda attended 4. Body, Mind and Soul – (Sri Swamini the Margazhi Utsava Prayers held at DLS Skandapriyananda) Port Klang Sub-Branch. These prayers 5. Peace – (Sri Swami Samyamananda) were organised by Satya Sai Centre, Bukit 6. Bhaja Govindam – (Sri Swami Brah- Tinggi, Klang. Swamiji delivered a talk on majnanananda) “”. 7. Sadhana Panchakam – (President Swamiji) 10th January 2016 Sri Swami Samyamananda conducted The camp also covered two forums and his monthly Vedanta and Bhagavad Gita two workshops classes at the DLS Bandar Country Homes Forums by - Sri T. Loganathan and Sub-Branch. Sri Murugiah Workshops by - Sri Sri Mugunthan and 11th January 2016 Dr. Meenakshii The annual Antar Yogam at DLS Sg. Ka- rangan was attended by Sri Swami Brah- 28th December 2015 majnanananda. After Brahmamuhurta Sri Swami Samyamananda attended the prayers Swamiji had a Bhajan session fol- annual Pratistha ceremony of Gurudev lowed by a speech on “Guru and God”. Murti at the DLS Ipoh Sub-Branch. He Swamiji conducted the noon Paduka Puja delivered a talk on “Moksha”. which was followed by lunch.

In the evening Sri Swamiji attended the 1st January 2016 AGM of the Sg. Karangan Sub-Branch.

22 held his monthly Bhagavad Gita class at 15th January 2016 the DLS Port Klang Sub-Branch. Thai Ponggal or the harvest festival was celebrated at the Ashram after Brahma- 14th February 2016 muhurta prayers. 1. Sri Swami Samyamananda held his monthly Vedanta and Bhagavad Gita 17th January 2016 classes at the Bandar Country Homes Sub-Branch. 1. Special prayers were conducted by 2. Sri Swami Brahmajnanananda Sri Swami Brahmajnanananda at the DLS held his monthly Bhagavad Gita class at Penang Sub-Branch. Swamiji delivered a the DLS Port Klang Sub-Branch. talk on the “Importance of Sadhana”. This was followed by Paduka Puja and lunch. 7th March 2016 2. Sri Swami Samyamananda at- Maha Sivaratri was observed with prayers tended the “Ponggal” celebrations at from 6.30p.m. followed by all night vigil, the DLS Bandar Country Homes. In the abisheka and archana every four hours. In evening swamiji conducted his Vedanta between there were devotional songs and and Bhagavad Gita classes. bhajans by DLS music and religious class students, devotional songs by students of 24th January 2016 Kumari Rajeswari Rajaratnam, Nesama- Thaipusam festival was celebrated aus- ny Retnasamy and bhajans by Thiruvarul Thavaneri Mandram. Sri Swami Samy- piciously at the Ashram. After guru puja amananda gave a talk on “The Mahami- and special puja for Lord Muruga, the tyunjaya Mantra”. Panchakshara Mantra paalkudam bearers left for the shrine of Japa for an hour preceeded the final ab- Lord Muruga at the Batu Caves Temple to hisheka and arati. Prasad was served after fulfill their vows. the morning prayers. Annadanam was served to more than 30,000 devotees from the eve of Thai- 26th February to 9th March 2016 pusam until 4.00p.m. on Thaipusam day. President Sri Swami Swayamjayananda a Fruit juices were also served at the en- past two weeks in Sivanandashram, Ri- trance. shikesh and participated in Mahasivaratri A very large crowd came and rested for celebrations there on 7th March. Sri Go- two days at the Ashram as they had a long vindasamy Veloo a long standing mem- ber from 1978 and Vice President at Port stretch of public holidays. The Society Klang Sub-Branch was initiated into the thanks all donors and all volunteers who sannyasa order on 7th March Sivananda tirelessly worked to make this Thaipusam Ashram, DLS HQ Rishikesh on Mahasi- a successful and joyous occasion. varatri and given the name Sri Swami Saravanabhavaananda. His services to 31st January 2016 the sub branch including running Yoga 1. Sri Swami Samyamananda con- Classes were recognized by the Society ducted his Vedanta and Bhagavad Gita and he was awarded the sacred title “ classes at the Bandar Country Homes Guru Seva Ratna”. Sub-Branch. 2. Sri Swami Brahmajnanananda

23 FORTHCOMING EVENTS......

SRI RAMA NAVAMI - FRIDAY 15-04-2016 The holy festival will be celebrated as per programme below:- PROGRAMME 10.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon - Akhanda Bhajan 12.00 noon to 12.30 noon - Paduka Puja & Maheswara Puja (Ubayam: Late Smt. Veerasingam’s family) 6.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. - Prayers 7.00 p.m to 7.45 p.m - Bhajan, Rama Nama Sankirtan 7.45 p.m. to 8.30 p.m - Speech by President H.H. Sri Swami Swayamjayananda. 8.30 p.m. - Arati & Prasad

All are welcome to participate in the above programmes and derive spiritual benefit therefrom. Yours in Divine Service Sri P. Balashanmugam (Hon. General Secretaary)

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