News & Notes - July 2004

     On June 5, Poojya Swamiji was invited to address the devotees attending the Hindu Maha Sammelanam in Veda Vyasa Nagar, Ottapalam, a town about 40 Kms from Thrissur. Quoting a number of verses from Sreemad Bhaagavatam, Poojya Swamiji explained how the great devotional Text has a bearing on our day to day life and interactions and how they enrich one by bringing harmony and contentment.

    On 13th June, Sri TN Chaturvedi, the Governor of Karnataka (also in charge of Kerala then), visited the Ashram, to meet Poojya Swamiji. Poojya Swamiji and the Governor exchanged views on a number of topics of national interest.

During the informal discussion the Governor made an interesting observation that in the olden days – during the rule of Kings in India – there was no education minister. Because, education was a self-regulated process, resting completely on the sincerity and dedication of the austere Teachers who imparted knowledge in the Gurukula style.

Later, along with Poojya Swamiji, Ma and Naya Swamiji, he went around the Ashram and was seen to appreciate the cleanliness and order everywhere.

    Interactional Excellence for Youth & Children: Poojya Swamiji conducted two separate seminars on ‘Interactional Excellence’ for the youth and the children on the 13th and the 20th June respectively, in the Ashram Vijnaana Bhavan.

    The first meeting on preparations for the 3rd Shreemad Bhaagavata Tattva Sameeksha Satram to be held between December 22nd and January 2nd, took place in Paralikad Annakshetra Auditorium on June 13. The meeting was attended by Poojya Swamiji, Poojya Swami Purushothama Tirtha ji, the members of the Central Committee, and the conveners and volunteers.

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