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6th volume on
Sreemad Bhaagavatam (Malayalam)
During the inauguration of Sreemad
Bhaagavata Tattva Sameekshaa Satram on December 22, ‘Krishamahima
Mathurayumvittu Dwarakayil’
the 6th book (in Malayalam, 216 pages) written by Poojya
Swamiji on Sreemad Bhaagavatam, was released by Swami
Prashantananda ji, President of Ramakrishna Math, Thrissur.
The book, based on the 10th skandha, deals with the
splendour and exploits of Sri Krishna. Through this series
of books on Bhaagavatam, it is intended to make the values
enunciated in Sreemad Bhaagavatam the warp and woof of the
daily life of our people.
The 18th Mahasamaadhi day of Mataji Sulabha
Devi was observed in the Ashram on December 17. The function was held in a
very sublime manner with due solemnity, love and devotion. Chanting in chorus
the naama-sankeertana – “Om
NamaH Sadaashivaaya Om Namo Naarayanaaya
….”–
devotees proceeded from the Vijñaana Bhavan to the Samaadhi Mandir where
flower petals were offered at Poojya Swamiji’s feet and at Mataji Sulabha
Devi’s samaadhi. In the evening a Daana Satra was held distributing 3kg rice
packets to 100 recipients.
6th Sreemad Bhaagavata Tattva Sameeksha Satram jointly organized by
Narayanashrama Tapovanam and Hind Navotthana Pratishtan, was inaugurated on
December 22, by Poojya Swamiji at Paralikkad, Naimishaaranyam (Wadakancheri,
Thrissur).
Sri Krishna Idol from Guruvayur,
Dharma-dhvaja from Tiruvilvamalai and Sreemad Bhaagavata Grantha from
Narayanashrama Tapovanam were brought in processions in the preceding days.
Welcomed en route by various devotee groups at Temples and other venues with
material offerings (dravya-samarpanam) for anna-daana, these yaatras
(processions) announced the Satram-event to the general public in the
traditional manner.
The ‘Sreemad Bhaagavata Ratham Heritage
procession’ on the inaugural day of the Satram from Paralikad Devi Temple, was
led by Sannyaasins, who were received at Naimishaaranyam with Poorna Kumbham.
Thereupon the Dharma-dhvaja was hoisted by Mataji Santa Devi.
During the inauguration, Poojya Swamiji
spoke about the urgent need of reformation required in Temple Management. He
said that the famous temples should share their resources for the upkeep of
the smaller ones and spend liberally for the preservation and growth of
devotional culture in the society.
In fond remembrance of Purushothama
Swamiji, Poojya Swamiji spoke about the facile and uncomplicated way with
which Purushothama Swamiji embraced sannyaasa along with Mataji Santa Devi and
dedicated their life for the welfare of the people. “He was an illustrious
householder, and later an illustrious sannyasin too. Over four decades of his
ascetic life had been a source of inspiration and admiration for many,” Poojya
Swamiji said.
Thousands of devotees from villages and
cities were assembling daily in Naimishaaranyam to listen to the day-long
exposition of values that Sreemad Bhaagavatam extols. All visitors were
offered meals and refreshments. This annual Jnaana Satram instilling inner
affluence and spiritual vision in the listeners is something men and women in
thousands have been fondly looking for.
International Volunteers’ Meet (IVM): The second International
Volunteers’ Meet was held from December 20 to 26, 2007 at the Ashram. This
time there were about 30 active participants from Malaysia, Delhi, Jamshedpur,
Pune, Chennai and Bangalore, besides those from Thrissur.
The IVM session was inaugurated by
Poojya Swamiji. Explaining the qualities that a sevaka (volunteer) must
possess, he showed the way a saadhaka can grow to become a sevaka. Ma and
Nutan Swamiji, in the suceeding sessions, clarified the doubts of the sevakas,
which crop up during interpersonal interactions while working for the common
mission.
13th Annual Geeta Tattva Sameeksha in Thrissur will be held between
20th and 27th January 2008 at the Vadakkunathan Temple
Sreemoolasthaanam. Poojya Swamiji will speak (in Malayalam) on
Kshetra-kshetrajna-vibhaaga-yoga, the 13th chapter of Bhagavadgeetaa.
44th Jamshedpur Annual Jnaana Yajña & Programmes in Kolkata: Poojya
Swamiji along with Ma and Nutan Swamiji will leave the Ashram on Feb 07.
Halting at Kolkata for three days, they will reach Jamshedpur on Feb 11th.
Poojya Swamiji will be hosted at Kaiser
Bungalow, 12, Pardi Road, Kadma. Guru Archana will be conducted on Feb 13
(4:30 pm). Swamiji’s discourses, “Inner
Yoga – the Key to Excellence”, will be held
at Madrasi Sammelani from
Feb 15 to
19
(6.45-8.00 pm). Vishnu Sahasranaama Saamuhika Yajnaa will be held on Feb 24
(9.30 am-1.00 pm) at the lawn of Bharat Sevashrama Sangh, Sonari. In
addition, there will be daily pushpa-samarpanam as well as regular satsangs
with Poojya Swamiji.
Nutan Swamiji will conduct classes on
Kathopanishad (Feb 16-20, 9.30-10.30 am) and Ma will take classes based
on Sreemad Bhaagavatam (Feb 25-29, 9.30-10.30 am) at Kaiser Bungalow,
12, Pardi Road, Kadma.
Poojya Swamiji, Ma and Nutan Swamiji
will leave Jamshedpur on Mar 02, reaching Ashram on Mar 03 via Kolkata.
Contact at Jamshedpur: Sri RS Tiwari 0657 – 2302409; Sri S Sengupta
2306180; Dr SR Sahu – 2303154; Sri V Narendran – 2306980; Kolkata: Sri
Partha Sarathi Biswas (98311 69474); Sri SR Bhowmik 033 – 23347206.
Poojya Swamiji along with Ma and Nutan Swamiji will be in CIRD-Vasundhara
for two weeks between Mar 16 & 31, 2008.
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