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& Notes - March 2008 |
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New Publication
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The
latest book by Poojya Swamiji, “Genesis
& Relevance of Temple-worship”
(48 pages), was released on February 15 at Madrasi Sammelani during the 44th
Annual Jamshedpur Jnaana Yajna. The book is based on the talk given by Poojya
Swamiji at Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi, on 16th November 2007. While
highlighting the greatness of our culture, which has instituted the art of
Temple-worship, Poojya Swamiji in this book points out that temple worship
marks only the beginning of one’ devotional pursuit, and it has to be refined
with scriptural enlightenment, to lead the devotee to his final goal.
44th
Jamshedpur Annual Jñaana Yajña: Poojya Swamiji, along
with Nutan Swamiji and Maa arrived in Jamshedpur on Feb 11.
Guru arcana was held on Feb 13 at the residence of
Sri Narendran and Sm Kala (12 Pardi Road, Kaiser Bungalows),
who, as in previous years, have surrendered their residence
to Brahma Vidya Centre for the Jñ¡na Yajña period for
hosting Swamijis and holding the Satsangs as well as running
the Annakshetra for feeding the devotees.
Swamiji’s discourses on “Inner
Yoga – the Key to Excellence” were held at Madrasi Sammelani between Feb
15 & 19. Poojya Swamiji, due to acute enteritis, could not conduct the
discourse on 18th. As per Poojya Swamiji’s instruction, the role was taken up
by Nutan Swamiji. However, despite ill health, Poojya Swamiji spoke on the
concluding day and distributed Jnaana-prasaada.
Poojya Swamiji along with
Ma and Nutan Swamiji will arrive in
Delhi on March 03.
Poojya Swamiji and Maa
will return to the Ashram on March 31, and Nutan Swamiji will stay at
CIRD-Delhi till April 07.
Shankaramangalam Shiva Temple: The ‘Naveekarana-kalasham
(Re-consecration ceremony)’ of the Shankaramangala Shiva Temple near the
Ashram will be conducted from April 3 to 13 (11 days). As the Trustee of the
Temple, Poojya Swamiji will guide the ceremony.
For performing this
re-consecration ceremony, the task of renovation of the temple was initiated a
few years back. Construction of the temple-pond, the chuttambalam, the
aal-tara etc., has already been completed. The temple-boundary has been
extended by purchasing portions of the surrounding available land.
Construction of the
compound-wall and the gates is yet to be completed.
The 11-day programme
consists of aachaarya varanam, prasaada-shuddhi, sthala-shuddhi,
different kinds of homa, kalasha poojaa and kalashaabhisheka.
All these rituals are intended to sanctify the Temple and enhance the
brilliance of the Deity.
The anniversary of sacred-installation (pratishtaa-dinam) of the
Dakshinamurty Temple at Vyasa Tapovanam was celebrated on January 28 with
rudraabhishekam.
On the same day (January 28) as per the wishes of Swami Gangeshanandaji
Maharaj of Maharashtra, a sacred book (mahaa-grantham) containing the
four Vedas printed on 950 large pages was taken in procession from Paralikad
Vellithiruthy Vishnu Temple accompanied by Vedic chanting and panca-vaadyam.
Poojya Swamiji installed
the Text at the Vedavyasa Bhavan in Vyasagiri, addressing the audience about
the present relevance of Vedic and Vedantic wisdom.
On Feb 05, in the Ashram Vijnaana Bhavan, Poojya Swamiji addressed the
students of Gurukulam Public School, Venginissery. Swamiji spoke to them about
our culture and heritage. Swamiji also explained to the children the
characteral qualities of Hanuman, explaining how, by remembering them, one can
overcome fear and develop courage and eloquence (vaak-patutva).
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