Dec
29
2020
In the service of God and humanity
In the service of God and humanity
2020 has been a challenging year for everyone. Covid-19 and lockdowns, a crashing economy, social tensions and anxiety - they've all created a sense of fear and hopelessness in so many people. As we prepare to welcome a new year, and the morn of 2021 brings the eve of 2020 to an end, it is an especially good time to reflect upon our lives, our paths and our progress toward the ultimate destination of our divine awakening and realization - especially after all that we've been through. So much in...
As we celebrate the beautiful and sacred holy day of Gita Jayanti - the day on which Lord Krishna offered His beautiful teachings to Arjuna - Pujya Swamiji emphasises the importance of reading the Bhagwat Gita, a book he believes is the antidote to all of life's challenges. The mantras of the Gita have the power to calm any and all doubts and to provide answers specific issues. To completely surrender to the teachings of Gita with utmost faith in our Guru, helps us to live with new hope...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6smZ7RfSDkI Join us for a unique two-day online workshop entitled "Leveraging the Power of Faith to Co-create a Just and Peaceful World" with eminent Interfaith Leaders representing our diverse faith traditions organized by the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance in partnership with the UNFPA India today. Inspiring messages from Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji - Muniji, Co-Chair or GIWA, Respected Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi ji, President, All India Imam Organisation, Head Granthi Gurudwara Bangla Saheb Singh Sahib Giani Ranjit Singh Ji, from Ajmer Sharif Haji Syed Salman Chishtyji, Sister Lucy Kurien from the Christian Tradition and...
NATIONAL CONSULTATION ON MENSTRUAL HEALTH & HYGIENE UNITES GOVERNMENT, FAITH, SOCIAL AND NGO LEADERS The Global Interfaith WASH Alliance (GIWA) and Water Supply Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) organized a joint event, bringing cohesion and concurrence to ongoing planning and implementation efforts of Menstrual Health and Hygiene Awareness. 2 DECEMBER 2020, RISHIKESH/NEW DELHI: In the midst of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, which has strained the resources and the resolve of hundreds of millions around the world, the important work of sanitation and hygiene takes on an even greater importance - something that the...
Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji shares his concerns over the existing water crisis all over the world, a crisis that has become more challenging during this global pandemic. He expresses his gratitude and appreciation to everyone associated with the project named Mission Pani & the exemplary work it has done in the field of ensuring safe water in India. He emphasizes the importance of making Mission Pani into a people’s mission, with widespread awareness on the importance of safe water among every Indian who in turn becomes a stakeholder in the...
On the occasion of Tulsi Vivah, Pujya Swamiji explains the importance of our traditional herbs, especially Tulsi, or Holy Basil. The medicinal properties of the Tulsi plant have been highly acknowledged by ancient scriptures and Ayurveda doctors. He shares,”तुलसीजी केवल औषधि नहीं बल्कि संजीवनी बूटी की तरह है” Watch and share this video where Pujya Swamiji rightly encourages us to plant the herb in our homes, societies and every other place possible....
Crimes against women are ashamed of humanity - Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj Parmarth Niketan President Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati ji Maharaj today on the occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, said that crimes against women are increasing day by day, in fact these incidents are shaming humanity. The incidents happening against women are a threat to the pride of women power and their safety, as well as the whole society is a stigma. Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj said that the violence that is happening...
Pujya Swamiji emphasized the importance of acceptance, more than that of tolerance saying, "We are born equal as humans and as part of the divine whole. We should accept each other as equals. Religion says to treat everyone with love, care, kindness, and respect, and not to do to others what we would not want to be done to ourselves. He shared,” जो हमें अपने लिए अच्छा लगता है वह दुसरों के साथ करो, अपने लिए जो अच्छा नहीं लगता वह दुसरों के साथ भी मत करो, “ओनली एक्शन - नो रिएक्शन” “भारतीय...
Happy Gopashtami everyone! It’s the choices we make that can help us protect Gau Mata. Pujya Swamiji reminds us that in this Pandemic let us return to our Ganga and Gau Culture to boost our immunity as well as protect our heritage and values....