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& Notes - May 2009 |
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The newly built Prajnana Dham was inaugurated on April 18, morning. Many devotees from different parts of the country and abroad
had come for the occasion.
The Executive Committee Meeting of the Foundation for Restoration of National Values (FRNV) was held in Vijnana Bhavan of the Ashram on
April 19, morning. Apart from Swamiji, Nutan Swamiji and Ma, the meeting was attended by the President Dr. E Sreedharan (MD, Delhi
Metro Rail Corporation), Vice-Presidents Sri Anand Krishnan (COO, Dubai International Capital) & Sri Ramesh Ramakrishnan (Chairman,
Transworld Group), Genl. Secretary Sri Bharat Wakhlu (Resident Director, Tata Group), Treasurer Sri Prem Arora, Jt. Secretary Br Ramesh,
other members and invitees.
On this occasion, the Kerala Regional Chapter of FRNV was launched with Sri M Ayyappan (CMD of HLL Lifecare Ltd) as the Director of the
Chapter. Some other participants of the meeting who have committed to take part in the Kerala Chapter were: Sri MP Surendran, Dy Editor,
Mathrubhoomi, Thrissur, Sri P Sivasankaran, ex-CMD SILK, currently Chairman, ACME, Sri K Santha Kumar, President, Thrissur Management
Association, Dr. G Mukundan, Retd. Dean, Kerala Agricultural University and Sri UK Nair, Director, Ashwini Hospital, Thrissur.
A 5-day Satsanga-Sibiram (in Malayalam), organized jointly by Narayanashrama Tapovanam and Vyasa Tapovanam, was
conducted at Vedavyasa Bhavan (Paralikad), from 5th to 9th April. It was a memorable event in which about 100 devotees participated
everyday, with 30 of them being accommodated in Vyasa Tapovanam and Jnanashrama. Each day started with chanting of Vishnusahasranama
and Bhagavadgeeta, followed by Rishi-ashhottara archana and arati. Poojya Swamiji explained Mundakopanishad in the morning and Bhagavadgeeta
in the afternoon. Swamiji’s enlightening exposition of the essential concepts of Bhagavadgeeta with emphasis on practical application
to daily life was highly appreciated by the participants.
Vedavyasa Mahotsavam: At Vyasa Bhavan, Vyasagiri (Parlikad), Vedavyasa Mahotsavam was held for 6 days starting
from March 15. Under the guidance of Swamini Sivapriya Ji, children below the age of 15 presented relevant and important portions of
Bhagavadgeeta, Sreemad Bhagavatam and Mahabharata in the form of drama and dance. Poojya Swamiji, addressing the gathering on March 16,
encouraged the children as well as elders to imbibe the lofty values and lessons depicted in the children’s presentations. Mataji Santa
Devi presided over the function.
March 29: Poojya Swamiji presided over the Committee meeting of Sreemad Bhagavata Tattva
Sameeksha Satram, held at the Annakshetra auditorium, Parlikad. Accounts for the previous year (2008) were presented and it was decided
to conduct the 8th Satram in a better and more effective manner. Half a day will be devoted to explain the universal aspects of Bhagavatam,
which will benefit the other religionists also.
On the same day, Swamiji addressed the devotees assembled for Lalita-sahasranama-archana
at Omkarashramam, Desamangalam. Swamiji said: “Prayers and worship are the initial steps of devotion. The real inner purification starts
only when one looks within and reflects upon the Truth. The purpose of all devotion and austerity is to imbibe this inner purity."
April 16: Poojya Swamiji was invited to sanctify the newly built ‘nadapura’ at
Sree Ollukkara Vettekkaran Kaavu Siva Temple, Chiyyaram, Thrissur. Swamiji spoke about the important role played by the Temples in our
society, and how through devotion, mind must be made to expand, which is the true purpose of devotion and worship.
Gurupoornima & Retreat programmes: As announced in April news bulletin, Gurupoornima
& Retreat Programmes will be held between July 07 and 13. Participation of those who have applied for registration will be
confirmed by June 07.
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