YogaAR ofA theDH heart A N A Complimentary Year 1 Issue 3 Year 1 Issue 3 May/June 2012 May/June 2012 Rikhiapeeth, Rikhia, Deoghar, Jharkhand, India ARYoga ofA theDH heart A N A Year 1 Issue 3 May/June 2012 Aradhana – Yoga of the heart is an offering to Paramguru Swami Sivananda and our be- loved Pujya Gurudev Swami Satyananda. It is compiled, composed and published by the sannyasin disciples, devo- tees and well-wishers of Para- mahansa Satyananda. Rikhiapeeth, the tapobhumi of Swami Satyananda has developed into a vibrant Editor: spiritual epicentre abundant in peace, plenty Swami Gyantara Saraswati and prosperity. Aspirants, seekers, devotees, Assistant Editors: householders and sannyasins, come from all Sw. Kriyabhava Saraswati (E) Sn. Atmajyoti (H) parts of the world to live and work together Contents for the benefit of others by following the high 2 Sure Steps to Spiritual Life Published at Rikhiapeeth ideals of seva, selfless service, sadhana, 3 Let Rama be Your Ideal by Swami Gyantara Saras- spiritual practice, swadhaya, self study, and 9 Bhakti is the Path of the wati on behalf of Rikhiapeeth, satsang, association with truth, as taught by 21st Century P.O. Rikhia, Dist. Deoghar, 12 Ramacharitamanas Jharkhand. Swami Sivananda and established by Swami Satyananda. It is a place of inspiration and 15 Devotion and Bhakti Printed by CDC Printers Pvt. joy for the thousands of natives who live 17 Holi Darshan 18 When Should a Child Start Yoga? Ltd. at Tangra Industrial Estate- in the hundreds of villages that surround II, Bengal Pottery, Kolkata. 27 Establishing the Gurukul Rikhiapeeth, as well as for millions of System at Rikhiapeeth © Rikhiapeeth 2012 spiritual aspirants and devotees who come 33 Àã½ã ¶ãã½ã ‡ãŠãè ½ããäÖ½ãã to imbibe the spiritual vibrations that abound Rikhiapeeth 38 ¼ããä§ãŠ Öãè ¹ãî¥ãæãã Öõ in this sacred place. P.O. Rikhia, Dist. Deoghar, 41 ¼ããä§ãŠ ‡ãŠãè ¹ããäÀ¼ããÓãã Jharkhand – 814113 45 ºãÞÞããò ‡ãñŠ ãäÊã¾ãñ ¦ããè¶ã ¾ããñØã India Aradhana – Yoga of the heart is intended 46 ØãìÁ ¼ããä‡ã‹¦ã ¾ããñØã to share the profound teachings and lifestyle For reply: please send a stamped, that are being practiced and lived in this 51 ÔÌãã½ããè Ô㦾ãã¶ã¶ª ÔãÀÔÌã¦ããè self-addressed envelope sacred place for the benefit of all. ‡ãñŠ Ôãã©ã Ôã¦ÔãâØã Journal for free distribution Cover photo: Sw. Sivananda Published: Rikhiapeeth, P.O. Rikhia, Dist. Deoghar, Aradhana Invocation Jharkhand – 814113 Inside plates: ªñÌã㶼ããÌã¾ã¦ãã¶ãñ¶ã ¦ãñ ªñÌãã ¼ããÌã¾ã¶¦ãì Ìã: ý ¹ãÀÔ¹ãÀâ ¼ããÌã¾ã¶¦ã: Ñãñ¾ã: ¹ãÀ½ãÌãã¹Ô¾ã©ã ýý Bhagavad Gita 3:11 1. Yajnashala Complex Printed: CDC Printers Pvt. Ltd, Bengal Pottery, Kolkata Owned by: Rikhiapeeth, P.O. Rikhia, Dist. Deoghar, 2. Patanjali Ashram Yajnas nourish, strengthen and empower the Devas, they in turn empower us. Jharkhand – 814113 3. Yoga Shakti Kutir Editor: Swami Gyantara Saraswati Strengthening and nourishing each other in this way, both attain shreya (prosperity). 4. Sukraat Bhavan ARYoga ofA theDH heart A N A Year 1 Issue 3 May/June 2012 Aradhana – Yoga of the heart is an offering to Paramguru Swami Sivananda and our be- loved Pujya Gurudev Swami Satyananda. It is compiled, composed and published by the sannyasin disciples, devo- tees and well-wishers of Para- mahansa Satyananda. Rikhiapeeth, the tapobhumi of Swami Satyananda has developed into a vibrant Editor: spiritual epicentre abundant in peace, plenty Swami Gyantara Saraswati and prosperity. Aspirants, seekers, devotees, Assistant Editors: householders and sannyasins, come from all Sw. Kriyabhava Saraswati (E) Sn. Atmajyoti (H) parts of the world to live and work together Contents for the benefit of others by following the high 2 Sure Steps to Spiritual Life Published at Rikhiapeeth ideals of seva, selfless service, sadhana, 3 Let Rama be Your Ideal by Swami Gyantara Saras- spiritual practice, swadhaya, self study, and 9 Bhakti is the Path of the wati on behalf of Rikhiapeeth, satsang, association with truth, as taught by 21st Century P.O. Rikhia, Dist. Deoghar, 12 Ramacharitamanas Jharkhand. Swami Sivananda and established by Swami Satyananda. It is a place of inspiration and 15 Devotion and Bhakti Printed by CDC Printers Pvt. joy for the thousands of natives who live 17 Holi Darshan 18 When Should a Child Start Yoga? Ltd. at Tangra Industrial Estate- in the hundreds of villages that surround II, Bengal Pottery, Kolkata. 27 Establishing the Gurukul Rikhiapeeth, as well as for millions of System at Rikhiapeeth © Rikhiapeeth 2012 spiritual aspirants and devotees who come 33 Àã½ã ¶ãã½ã ‡ãŠãè ½ããäÖ½ãã to imbibe the spiritual vibrations that abound Rikhiapeeth 38 ¼ããä§ãŠ Öãè ¹ãî¥ãæãã Öõ in this sacred place. P.O. Rikhia, Dist. Deoghar, 41 ¼ããä§ãŠ ‡ãŠãè ¹ããäÀ¼ããÓãã Jharkhand – 814113 45 ºãÞÞããò ‡ãñŠ ãäÊã¾ãñ ¦ããè¶ã ¾ããñØã India Aradhana – Yoga of the heart is intended 46 ØãìÁ ¼ããä‡ã‹¦ã ¾ããñØã to share the profound teachings and lifestyle For reply: please send a stamped, that are being practiced and lived in this 51 ÔÌãã½ããè Ô㦾ãã¶ã¶ª ÔãÀÔÌã¦ããè self-addressed envelope sacred place for the benefit of all. ‡ãñŠ Ôãã©ã Ôã¦ÔãâØã Journal for free distribution Cover photo: Sw. Sivananda Published: Rikhiapeeth, P.O. Rikhia, Dist. Deoghar, Aradhana Invocation Jharkhand – 814113 Inside plates: ªñÌã㶼ããÌã¾ã¦ãã¶ãñ¶ã ¦ãñ ªñÌãã ¼ããÌã¾ã¶¦ãì Ìã: ý ¹ãÀÔ¹ãÀâ ¼ããÌã¾ã¶¦ã: Ñãñ¾ã: ¹ãÀ½ãÌãã¹Ô¾ã©ã ýý Bhagavad Gita 3:11 1. Yajnashala Complex Printed: CDC Printers Pvt. Ltd, Bengal Pottery, Kolkata Owned by: Rikhiapeeth, P.O. Rikhia, Dist. Deoghar, 2. Patanjali Ashram Yajnas nourish, strengthen and empower the Devas, they in turn empower us. Jharkhand – 814113 3. Yoga Shakti Kutir Editor: Swami Gyantara Saraswati Strengthening and nourishing each other in this way, both attain shreya (prosperity). 4. Sukraat Bhavan –Sure Steps to Spiritual Life– Let Rama be Your Ideal Give Swami Sivananda Saraswati Give in plenty, in humility and with The noblest lesson embodied joy. In the very process of giving in the Ramayana is the supreme you will enrich yourself too. Peace importance of righteousness in of mind comes to one who gives the life of every human being. joy and happiness to others. Righteousness is the spiritual Give yourself for the wellbeing of spark of life. Cultivation of the world. Only through selfless righteousness is the process of activities, unattached work and the unfoldment of the latent loving service can one acquire divinity in man. The glorious the precious gems of purity, incarnation of the Supreme patience and humility, which lead Being, as Lord Rama, has to equanimity. Giving and not exemplified through his own identifying with actions purifies the mind and heart and prepares life, how to follow the path of one to receive divine grace and spiritual peace. righteousness. Let mankind Lord Rama follow in his footsteps and For a beginner, selfless service is easier than self-enquiry, jnana practise the ideals cherished by him, for it is only thus that there can yoga. It purifies the heart and prepares the mind for the attainment be everlasting peace, prosperity and welfare in this world. of atma jnana, knowledge of the Self. By gradual practice and No one but the righteous can be truly happy. No one but he who purification of the mind, you can become an expert in karma yoga. has the correct sense of duty and the will for its implementation True nishkama yogis are able to remain unshaken by grief and can be said to live worthily. One must be imbued with a definite loss, anger and malice, lust and greed, hatred and jealousy. They conviction about the supremacy of moral principles, ethical values are always calm and serene though engaged in ceaseless action. and spiritual ideals, which should guide one’s day-to-day actions and Thus they always maintain a balanced mind. In this manner all their serve as powerful means for the culture of the human personality. actions are done perfectly and selflessly. 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. Once you have tasted the bliss of selfless service, you can never To a devotee, Sri Rama is not simply a good and great person, leave it. You will begin to feel that this whole world is a manifestation but God Himself. Rama is not merely the son of King Dasaratha of of God. The spirit of self-sacrifice will grow. Immense faith, inner Ayodhya, but is also the omnipresent, omniscient and omnipotent strength and purity of heart will be gained. The heart will be filled God, Self, Atman or Brahman. The destruction of the ten-headed with sympathy, mercy, and pure love. Ravana is the annihilation of the mind or the ten senses. Worship —Swami Sivananda Saraswati of Lord Rama is the worship of the Virat Purusha, all-pervading Godhead, Himself. Aradhana May/Jun 2012 Aradhana May/Jun 2012 –Sure Steps to Spiritual Life– Let Rama be Your Ideal Give Swami Sivananda Saraswati Give in plenty, in humility and with The noblest lesson embodied joy. In the very process of giving in the Ramayana is the supreme you will enrich yourself too. Peace importance of righteousness in of mind comes to one who gives the life of every human being. joy and happiness to others. Righteousness is the spiritual Give yourself for the wellbeing of spark of life. Cultivation of the world. Only through selfless righteousness is the process of activities, unattached work and the unfoldment of the latent loving service can one acquire divinity in man.