"गंगा पापं शशी तापं दैन्यं कल्पतरुस्तथा । पापं तापं च दैन्यं च घ्नन्ति सन्तो महाशया: ॥ The holy waters of Maa Ganga brings us both life and liberation. Maa Ganga is not only National Heritage but World Heritage! We have been the problem let us be the solution -- prayer & pollution don't go together."...
Today, we honour and celebrate Radha, the great love of Lord Krishna's life. Radha is considered to be a metaphor for the human spirit (atma); her love and longing for Krishna viewed as symbolic of the human quest for spiritual growth and union with the divine. Radhaji dedicated herself to Shri Krishna with full faith without any doubt, and where there is faith, love comes automatically. On this joyous and auspicious occasion, let us pray to God to bless us as we surrender with true love and devotion to the Divine....
The second phase of life skills training - in which eager participants are trained to work on individual and community-level action plans to protect the health of both the village and its residents - concluded at Parmarth Niketan recently with a ten-day online training organized jointly under the auspices of the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance and UNFPA. Through the PrayasApna Curriculum - which uses activities and guided interactions to foster interpersonal and time-management skills, problem-solving and decision-making ability and leadership aptitude in Youth - the Dream of Village Health facilitator, Swati...
ईशा वास्यमिदं सर्वं यत्किञ्च जगत्यां जगत्। तेन त्यक्तेन भुञ्जीथा मा गृधः कस्यस्विद्धनम् ॥ Everything in the universe is prevaded by the Divine. All of creation is not just made by God but "of" God. Pujya Swamiji encourages us to connect with our roots, our mantras and our traditions and it's deep foundation of oneness and unity. He expands the definition of "Leaving No One Behind" to not just human beings but to encompass all living beings. ...
“Hay Daya Maya Aap Hi Sansar Ke Aadhar Hai” Enjoy this divine bhajan sung by Pujya Sadhvi Abha Saraswatiji (Mataji) in the divine presence of HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji - Muniji. In this divine Bhajan devotees say God, you are the basis of the world. You are the one who follows all of us. You are the parent God who gives birth. We cannot repay your favours. Thank you, Lord, for that a hundred times....
Raise your self awareness so your consciousness can be your leading guide to making the right decisions and thus creating the life you desire. Pujya Swamiji in an interview with Doordarshan National (DD1) talking about Raising our self awareness....
Wishing everyone a very happy and blessed Ganesh Chaturthi! On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, may the obstacles on our paths be removed and may all new beginnings bring love and joy into our lives. As we celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi this year at our homes, without the grandeur, let us light a lamp of peace and invite the Divine Lord to live in our hearts and in our minds – forever guiding, forever inspiring. May our thoughts and the spirit of service this year be grand, and may our festivals...
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ। निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥ Pujya Swamiji shares His blessings on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. He urges us to find a balance between observing our traditions and protecting Mother Nature.He shares how we must return back to our roots, encouraging us to make gobar (cow dung) or clay Ganeshji’s and not ones made of Plaster of Paris and other harmful non-biodegradable material....
Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji - Muniji beautifully shares about the significance of the Himalayas, the intricate connection of the Himalayas with our Indian spiritual cultural heritage. Today on HimalayaDiwas, we all should come forward for a safer & sustainable tomorrow, of working and serving towards the well-being & peaceful co-existence. This is the lesson and example that the Himalayas embody and embibe.”...
We constantly judge ourselves and our own worth. Always on a constant quest to compare ourselves with others. Instead of comparing ourselves, let's appreciate what we have. Let's find value in ourselves, in the qualities of our nature and in the service that we offer. Pujya Swamiji offers examples from nature to help instill in us the confidence we need to stop comparisons and to achieve peace of mind!...
