In the service of God and humanity
Hanuman Janmotsav! The day that that honours his incomparable strength and his unparalleled devotion to Lord Rama. On this day, Pujya Swamiji encourages us to clasp our hands in prayer, offering our support in the healing and good health of all of those affected by Covid-19...
On the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, Pujya Swamiji beautifully offered a divine commentary on the greatness of Lord Hanuman Ji, the inspiring symbol of kindness, service and devotion whose love for Lord Rama eclipsed everything else in his life and made every thought and every task an act of service to God. Pujya Swamiji implores us to dedicate all of our energies, efforts and support toward fighting the coronavirus so that both humanity and Mother Earth get healed, and He praised the work and selfless dedication offered by the frontline...
"The Covid-19 pandemic," HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji shared when discussing today's World Day for Safety and Health at Work commemorations, "has greatly affected nations, governments, employers, employees and the general population. And the current situation in India is heartbreaking. "The corona virus has had a huge impact on workplaces all over the world. During this pandemic, we see that if one person is affected by the virus, then people of the entire office are affected, too. We need to strengthen the occupational health and safety systems. The epidemic has increased...
With most of India locked-down yesterday on the last Sunday of April, it was the perfect day for introspection, as HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji has been such a passionate advocate for - especially during the past 13 months of the Covid-19 pandemic. And, on Sunday, there was much upon which to reflect. For yesterday was the Birth Anniversary of Lord Mahavir Swamiji, the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism, who abandoned all worldly possessions and left home at the age of 30 in pursuit of a spiritual awakening. After practicing...
It's World Immunization Week!! Celebrated the last week of April every year, the observance promotes the use of vaccines to protect all people from the ravages of dangerous diseases. Historical evidence proves that, by protecting against dangerous diseases, the lives of millions of people have been spared. There were many deadly diseases that plagued the world that were finally eradicated by vaccines. Citing the terrible toll that the Covid-19 pandemic has created in our lives, Parmarth Niketan President and Spiritual Leader HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji stated, “Corona has increased the importance...
World Book Day, which was first observed in 1995, falls for the second year in a row in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, a time when people are being instructed to Stay Home to avoid close social interaction and the potential spread of the deadly virus. The perfect time, it would seem, to take up reading! “Stay at home, with books,” encourages HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji. “Books are the best means of reducing stress. People are going through stress and psychological pressure due to Covid-19. In such a situation,...
On World Earth Day yesterday, HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, President and Spiritual Leader of Parmarth Niketan – after planting a Rudraksha sapling in the Ashram courtyard – shared that the Earth is our Mother, a beautiful and comfortable home for all of us, containing water and greenery and an abundance of living beings. “We must,” He said, “be sensitive to the Earth and its needs. Protecting the Earth means protecting us all, and we must begin to make a sincere effort to protect everyone!” “The Earth is being affected by...
In a simply beautiful message to the people of Israel on the occasion of Earth Day, Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji shared heartfelt greetings and appreciation for all of the innovative and inspiring work being done to create a new and improved future post-Covid world, especially in the area of water conservation and protection. "Water is life," He so eloquently shared. "Water is sacred. Water is a blessing. Without water, we cannot live on this Earth. So, let us understand the value of water, and pledge to conserve it! Israel is truly...
Join HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji - Muniji as he offers His insights on the theme of “Karma Yoga for the Earth” this evening during the Yoga for Unity & Well-being | 100 DAYS OF YOGA online event by Heartfullness School of Shri Ram Chandra Mission. Pujya Swamiji will share about the greatest and most important Karma Yoga needed today, on Earth Day and Every Day - the protection and preservation of our Mother Earth and Mother Nature. ...
On the sacred and holy day of Ram Navami – the day that Lord Sri Rama incarnated on Earth as the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu – Parmarth Niketan's President and Spiritual Leader, HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji led a beautiful Navratri Havan for the Rishikumars and Acharyas of the Ashram in a simple and scaled-down celebration of the day that included the singing of Ram's praises with Goswami Tulsidas' “Sri Ramachandra Kripalu Bhaj Mana.” Pujya Swamiji also offered best wishes to all civil servants on National Civil Service Day by...