शांति और विकास हेतु विश्व विज्ञान दिवस पर्यावरण संरक्षण की दिशा में नई इबारत लिखने का समय स्वामी चिदानन्द सरस्वती आज शान्ति और विकास हेतु विश्व विज्ञान दिवस के अवसर पर परमार्थ निकेतन के अध्यक्ष स्वामी चिदानन्द सरस्वती जी ने कहा कि...
“On this Ganga Utsav,” HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji avers, “the day that we commemorate Mother Ganga being named India’s National River, it is time that we must all come together – all faith...
“When Lord Indra sent torrential rains to punish the people of Goverdhan for not worshipping Him,” HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji shares on this sacred day of Govardhan Puja, “it was Lord Krishna and Mother...
On this beautiful Festival of Light, Deepawali, HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji so beautifully says: “Instead of asking Maha Lakshmi for the bounty of wealth, let us instead ask how we may restore that bounty for the...
“We must clean out our hearts,” declares HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji on the auspicious occasion of Choti Diwali. “We must rid them of darkness and bitterness; we must make them clean and sparkling...
“On this auspicious day of Dhanteras,” declares HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, “let us understand the true meaning of prosperity and focus on filling only our Self, not only our shelf! In life, you either...
“The festival of Navaratri,” shares HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji is a glorious time of the year, filled with joy, celebration, and also with great lessons for our lives. Navaratri means “nine nights”....
On this International Day of Peace, HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji so beautifully shares that, in order to bring deep and lasting peace to our world, we must begin from the inside and move outwards. He says, “In our...
It’s Pitru Paksha, a 16–lunar day period in the Hindu calendar when we pay homage to our ancestors, and today HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji pays tribute to all of our ancestors, and shares that “Pitru Paksha is...
“The Himalayas,” declares HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji on this Himalaya Diwas, “are the home of diverse flora and fauna, diverse culture and traditions. And amidst this diversity, the Himalayas teach us...
On Teachers’ Day today, HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji congratulated all of the teachers who awakened the spirit of education, and paid a heartfelt tribute to India’s former President, Bharat Ratna Shri S....
शिक्षक दिवस पर शुभकामनायें एवं आशीर्वाद! इस पावन अवसर पर पूज्य स्वामी जी महाराज का संदेश – इंटरनेट के साथ इनरनेट से भी जुड़ें। गुरु हमें इनरनेट से जोड़कर श्रेष्ठ जीवन का मार्ग प्रशस्त करते हैं तथा हमारे भविष्य को आकार देने में...
Best wishes and blessings on the birth anniversary of Siddhivinayak Shri Ganesh ji. Pujya Swamiji shares His blessings on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. He urges us to find a balance between observing our traditions and...
As we prepare to celebrate Shri Ganesh Chaturthi on Wednesday, HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji shared a beautiful message encouraging all devotees to adopt innovative traditions to celebrate our festivals. “Let us make...
On today’s Renewable Energy Day, HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji articulated a message of using clean and pollution free sources of energy like solar, wind and hydroelectric power to help combat rising levels of air...
In offering His beautiful Janmashtami blessing from abroad toady, HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji said, “The most beautiful teaching of Lord Shri Krishna’s life is that we should never lose ourselves due to external...
सम्पूर्ण देशवासियों को स्वतंत्रता दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनायें। Warm wishes on this Independence Day to all Indians. On this great occasion, let us take a pledge to work together for a Cleaner, Greener, Healthier Bharat for all....
In His beautiful Raksha Bandhan message to Indians around the world, HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji shared that, just as we commit today to always protect our dear sisters, now it is time to also protect our Mother Earth....
On this Shravan Shivratri, HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji reminds us that “Lord Shiva is wonderful, indestructible and omnipresent. Shiva leads human beings from darkness to light through true...
On this beautiful day of Guru Purnima, our divine Guruji, HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, offers a wondrous message and blessing, explaining the Guru relationship and detailing the sacred tradition that makes the...
On this Amavasya Tithi, HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji shares that Indian culture is a culture of ‘offering, tarpan and surrender’. Our sages and ancestors have an important contribution in the promotion of...
On International Menstrual Hygiene Day, Pujya Swamiji & Pujya Sadhviji offers insights that highlight the importance of good menstrual hygiene management. Shared during Pujya Sant Murlidharji Maharaj’s sacred Shri Ram Kath...
“Be calm and move on,” encourages HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji. “Do not react. This is the Buddha’s message. के पावन अवसर वैश्विक परिवार को संदेश: बुद्ध बने, शुद्ध बने। व्यक्ति का चित्त जब...
“Shankaracharya Jayanti,” shares HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji, “is a holiday that teaches us about Oneness. Not one God, but nothing but God. Shankaracharya so beautifully said, ‘He...
“Ram Navami is the birthday of Bhagwan Shri Rama,” shares HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji. “On this beautiful birthday of Bhagwan Rama, let us ask ourselves the meaning of his birth. What...
Happy Nav Samvatsar! Happy Chaitra Navratri! On this most auspicious first day of our Hindu New Year – the first day of Navratri – HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji so beautifully shares, “Let us begin...
“Water is life,” declares HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji. “Water is health and happiness. Therefore, it is crucial to preserve and protect our sacred water bodies and fresh water resources as they...
“Never again…” declares HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji on this International Holocaust Remembrance Day. “Never again can we forget that we are all Brothers and Sisters on this Earth. Never...
One nation! One people! One family! 73 वां गणतंत्र दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं “Just as a constitution is made up,” HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji so passionately shares, “of the articles, acts and...
On this #NationalGirlChildDay, HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji shares, “To me there is no use of that spirituality or religion that doesn’t actively work to uplift and empower our girls. I salute all the mothers and...
On this auspicious day of Vivekananda Jayanti, which is also celebrated as National Youth Day, HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji offers an inspiring message and blessing to honour one of India’s greatest...
“Your mother tongue is the language of your soul,” declares HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji. “Your brain may think in English, your mouth may speak English, but your soul speaks the mother tongue (whether...
नववर्ष की शुभकामनाएँ। नया वर्ष, नया हर्ष, नया उत्कर्ष आशा और विश्वास का वर्ष हो। ये नया वर्ष सभी के जीवन में बहुत सारी खुशियां, समृद्धि और उत्तम स्वास्थ्य लेकर आये ऐसी प्रभु से प्रार्थना है। On the special occasion of the New Year,...
The beautiful magic of Christmas is for all, regardless of our faith traditions or our culture, because it teaches us the message of love, togetherness, oneness, miracles and the presence of God. Let us pledge to make our holidays holy...
“Gita Jayanti” shares HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji, “is the anniversary of the day, nearly 6000 years ago, when Sanjaya recited the words which Bhagwan Shri Krishna spoke to Arjuna on the...
On the auspicious occasion of Geeta Jayanti Pujya Swamiji shares the significance and importance of the Bhagavad Gita in His life. Srimad Bhagavad Gita contains spiritual, philosophical, and psychological teachings, and Gita Jayanti...
International Mountain Day is very special to Parmarth Niketan and its beautiful global parivar, because it helps us to focus attention on the Himalayas that form the backdrop for our Ashram. Their beauty and incredible life-giving...
On this vital and – unfortunately – necessary International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji spoke-out against the increasing violence enacted against women,...
“The kind of world we want to create,” shared HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji on this beautiful Children’s Day, “we have to plant rituals in our children. If we want a peaceful and better world, we must...
Today is National Education Day, a day that India celebrates the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first education minister of independent India. On this important day, HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji...
On the very special occasion of the foundation day of Uttarakhand Pujya Swamiji congratulates the people of Uttarakhand and urged its residents to work together to give a gift to the world by developing Uttarakhand as Oxygen Bank,...
On the fifth day of Diwali, we celebrated the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj. Bhai Dooj, is a festival of love and bonding and upholds the beautiful and unique relationship between brothers and sisters. Pujya Swamiji shares,...
On the very special occasion of Goverdhan Puja Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Munijii beautifully-shared how the holiday is a symbol of how Lord Krishna emphasized the importance of not only revering but protecting and...
“The people of Govardhan worshipped Lord Indra,” HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji shares on this sacred day of Govardhan Puja. “However, Bhagwan Krishna admonished them and said that they should worship Govardhan...
Il Happy Deepawali II 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐢! Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji inspires us to celebrate Diwali by lighting a lamp of kindness, love in the lives and in the homes of others. He encourages us to celebrate Diwali in a unique and...
खुशहाली, सम्पन्नता और प्रकृति-संरक्षण की प्रेरणा देने वाले त्यौहार #गोवर्धन पूजा एवं #अन्नकूट की #हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। Pujya Swamiji’s Blessings for #Govardhan Pooja & #Annakoot which brings happiness, prosperity and inspires...
HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji shares with us that “The light from the divine diya at Diwali shows us that we are not separate. We are one. That same Divine I worship in the temple resides within my very being, and that...
नरक चतुर्दशी की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗸 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶! Pujya Swamiji urges us to celebrate a Clean and Green Diwali from pollution caused by fire crackers and fire works. He inspire us to be the change we want to see in the world...
Il दीपावली की शुभकामनाएं II Il 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐢 ll #दीपावली पर्व को ऐसे मनाये कि हमारे साथ-साथ, #प्रकृति और हमारी #धरती माँ #स्वच्छ व सुरक्षित बनी रहे। पर्व को एक अवसर बना लें, खुद को बदलने का और खुद से बदलने का। घर-परिवार में, जीवन में और...
“Choti Diwali is a day of ‘starting fresh’,” avers HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji on the Eve of Diwali. “On this day we clean every room of the house; we dust every corner of the garage, we sweep...
“Spirituality is not how we can have more but how we can be more. Spirituality is focused on bhatna (sharing and giving), not bhatorna (hoarding), as it’s not merely about filling our shelves but more about filling our Self....
Dussehra – one of the most-beloved and celebrated holy days in the Hindu calendar – denotes the victory of good over evil. It is said that it was on this day that goddess Durga defeated Mahishasura after a fierce battle...
We have just completed the sacred nine days and nights of Navratri, the worship of the Divine Mother. The day after Navratri (frequently referred to as the 10th day of Navratri) is Dusshera, which commemo¬rates the day on which Bhagwan...
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ सिद्धिदात्री रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:।। The nineth Day of Navratri is dedicated to the Goddess , Siddhidatri celebrated for admiration and also known as Goddess of wealth. Today we...
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ महागौरी रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:।। Pujya Swamiji shares His divine blessings on eighth Day of Navratri dedicated to Maa Mahagauri, Maa Mahagauri purifies the souls of Her devotees and...
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु दयारूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:।। Mata Durga is a supreme divine almighty born out of the combined cosmic energies of the gods, including the Trinity-Gods. And goddess Kaalratri is the...
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ कात्यायनी रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥ On sixth Day of Navratri Pujya Swamiji speaks about the story of Maa Katyayani and gives us a beautiful message on ending #childmarriage, #dowry...
Parmarth Niketan · Day 5 Of Navratri- Maa Skandamata- Pujya Swamiji (Hindi) Today Pujya Swamiji inspires us to reflect on the image and divine darshan of Maa Skandamātā and gives a message to all Mothers on the importance of values and...
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु मां कूष्मांडा रूपेण संस्थिता. नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम: Fourth day of #Navratri dedicated to Goddess Kaushmanda with special blessings and message by HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji...
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ चंद्रघंटा रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:।। On the third day of Navratri, Pujya Swamiji inspires us to reflect on the different forms of the Divine Mother during these nine special nights...
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु मां ब्रह्मचारिणी रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:।। Special #Navratri blessings with HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji Maharaj, 2nd Day of Navratri dedicated to Goddess Brahmacharini, This...
नवरात्रि की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं सर्व मंगल मांगल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थ साधिके। शरन्ये त्रयम्बिके गौरी नारायणी नमोस्तुते।। Watch this divine message of HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji on the auspicious occasion of the Navratri. Pujya...
On this, the first day of Navratri, HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji offers insights into the holiday, as well as divine inspiration about how we can use the power and grace of Maa Durga to heal and transform our lives. The...
On this UNESCO World Teacher’s Day, HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji beautifully reminds us that a “true teacher is one who guides us by their Divine example. Our Mother gives us life, but our teachers teach us how to...
“Not a day goes by that there is not a need for Gandhian thinking,” shares HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji on the auspicious occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. “Mahatma Gandhiji believed in simplicity, and his...
On this International Translation Day – a day meant to pay tribute to the work of language professionals – we remember the great and important work that so many dedicated and capable word-smiths undertook when bringing...
Pujya Swamiji so beautifully shares Pitra Paksha itself is very important which is performed on the Banks of the river and at the Holy place for the peace of the souls of the departed ancestors. He also shares – It is very...
On this 40th International Day of Peace, in which we all pledge to recover from Covid better for an equitable and sustainable world, HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji so beautifully reminds us that our pledge begins with service....
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...
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...
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...
Watch this divine message of Pujya Swamiji on the auspicious occasion of Krishna Janmasthami. Today as people all over the world celebrate Lord Krishna’s birthday, let us take the time to reflect how Lord Krishna can incarnate in our...
If you have been to our Ganga Aarti, or have watched livestreams of it on this page, then you’re sure to recognize Om Jai Jagdish Hare, the powerful bhajan sung to the Lord of the Universe, Lord Vishnu, that we offer each night...
In a message sent from abroad, where He is currently traveling, HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji offered greetings and a beautiful message of hope on this World Humanitarian Day. “This year’s World...
Join us on this sacred and divine Guru Purnima as we come together to honour and celebrate the Guru Shishiya Parampara with a divine Guru Puja Ceremony, devotion filled message from Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati ji with Special...
Guru Purnima is celebrated at the holy time of year in which the monsoons come. The monsoon comes only once a year. The ground and soil are graced only one season a year with the divine flow of rain. However, the Guru is always with...
Saturday is Guru Purnima, the day on which we offer thanks to our divine Guru, HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji for His goodness and the gift of enlightenment that He so generously offers us! In the course of the...
The recent International Plastic Bag Free Day commemoration was the perfect opportunity for HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, President of Parmarth Niketan, to remind us that “plastic pollution is a global crisis! The...
On this National Doctor’s Day, HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji, President of Parmarth Niketan, took a moment to send greetings to all of the frontline doctors that have been guiding us through the Covid...
”Music is a beautiful mode and medium to connect with God,” declared Pujya Swamiji on International Day of Yoga and World Music Day. “And, great devotion and liberation can be achieved through music! So many of our saints,...
After Ganga’s divine rains and her flowing waters subsided, a beautiful International Day Of Yoga 2021 dawned in Rishikesh and, on this glorious morning, HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji shared blessings and an...
Blessings on Ganga Dusshera from HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji – inspiring us to flow and serve like Mother Ganga and to protect, preserve and serve our Earth and our planet. His message especially pertinent...
Today, on the auspicious occasion of Ganga Dussehra, in Parmarth Niketan, in the presence of Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji, worship of Mother Ganga and a divine ceremony of Havan was organized. Pujya Swami ji, while...
Today, on the occasion of World Child Labor Prohibition Day, Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati, President of Parmarth Niketan, reminded us all that that childhood is not permanent, and if it is snatched, it will never come back again. By...
Today on World Oceans Day Day, Pujya Swamiji shared, “Water is the most important of all the resources found on Earth. Natural is considered to be the purest form of water, but now it is getting polluted due to excessive use of...
Enjoy this special 69th Birthday Highlights Album from recent Praktya Diwas Celebration of Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji’s Birthday. This year amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, His 69th Birthday was celebrated with prayers and morning...
On the auspicious occasion of HH Pujya Swamiji’s 69th Birth Anniversary we begin it with beautiful Morning Yagya dedicated to World Health, Healing & Environmental Protection LIVE from the banks of Maa Ganga, in the lap of the...
Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, President of Parmarth Niketan, while appreciating the service and diligence being done by all the parents around the world on the occasion of World Parents Day, said that parents happily make...
World Menstrual Hygiene Day – celebrated every 28th day of the 5th month because a woman’s cycle is often 28 days and lasts 5 days – was created to help remove the taboos and misconceptions about menstruation –...
On this special occasion of Buddha Jayanti, Pujya Swamiji talks about lord Buddha who was the epitome of compassion and love. He emphasises the great importance of purity on the spiritual path and emphasizes that during this time of...
After many years of sadhana in the forest, the Buddha attained enlightenment. However, once he attained this state, what did he do? Did he stay in the forest and continue only to enjoy the divine ecstasy of union with God? Did he spend...
Today is Narasimha Jayanti, a sacred and beloved holy day on which we celebrate the appearance on Earth of Lord Narasimha, a fierce avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu who incarnates in the form of part lion and part man to restore Dharma...
During International Day for Biological Diversity observances at Parmarth Niketan, its President and Spiritual Leader, HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji opined that “we human beings are the cause of every natural problem. At...
Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti is one of the most-loved and most-significant holy days in the Hindu calendar. Jagadguru Shankaracharya was, after all, the wise Indian sage that not only established the main tenets of Vedic religion and...
Ganga Saptami…the day that Mother Ganga descended from the heavenly world to save the lives of the ancestors of King Bhagiratha and, in the present day, to provide life and livelihood to millions of people – in fact, to the 40%...
On the auspicious occasion of Shankaracharya Jayanti Pujya Swamiji, shares a very heartwarming message on the life and legacy of this great wise Indian sage. He beautifully shares how Shankaracharya travelled the length and breadth of...
“Trees are Nature’s gift that keeps giving. अब बचा है केवल एक विकल्प, वृक्षारोपण का करें संकल्प.पेड़ लगायें प्राण बचायें, पेड़ लगायें पृथ्वी बचायें.” HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji offers a heart-felt appeal on Akshaya Tritiya...
Today is International Day of Families, and HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji took the opportunity the day presents to remind us that families are the most important element of any peace-loving society, and unity the backbone of...
The world is ready for a holy day! And, after more than 14 months of lockdowns and isolation and sickness and loss, what better holy day than the one celebrating New Beginnings and remembering those that are no longer with us? Akshaya...
In the Covid era, the role of the media – television, print and online social platforms – has taken on an even greater role in communicating the status and the needs of those affected by this global pandemic. And, according...
Sometimes we think that simply because something is true, it is correct speech. However, there are many hurtful things which may be true but are neither kind nor beneficial. Telling someone, for example, that they are ugly or stupid or...
“The contribution of nurses to social health services,” Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji shared today on International Nurses Day, ” represents a wonderful example of service, support and dedication. Mental and...
“On this occasion of World Mother’s Day,” HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji shares, “Let us remember that our scriptures have always emphasised the importance and reverence of our Mothers. In...
Probably at no time in history has love been more needed than it is today! Thankfully, it’s Global Love Day, the day to give yourself love and to spread love to the world, and as HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, President...
Probably at no time in history has love been more needed than it is today! Thankfully, it’s Global Love Day, the day to give yourself love and to spread love to the world, and as HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, President...
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...
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...
“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,...
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...
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...
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...
Tune into Parmarth’s sacred #HolikaDahan ceremony, on the eve of #Holi, as we join HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji and Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji alongside the Parmarth Rishikumars with chanting, prayer and reflection on...
Join us for a sacred Mahashivratri Rudrabhishek Pooja and Celebrations from the banks of Maa Ganga, in the lap of the Himalayas, from Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh in the divine presence of HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji and Pujya...
If Covid-19 has taught us nothing else, it has shown us how little we really need to survive. With lockdowns and shortages and faltering economies, we’ve learned to live with so much less than we may have ever dreamed was...
Sakat Chauth is dedicated to Goddess Sakat, and in honour of Her great compassion and to ensure that their children are always healthy, women worship Sakat and Lord Ganesha with full devotion and observe the tapas of fasting to keep...
72 वां गणतंत्र दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं Patriotism or love for our country is an emotion that binds us all with a common thread. This love gives us strength and governs all our actions in life, from morning till we call it a day. In...
On this #NationalGirlChildDay, set aside by the Union Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India in 2008 to spread awareness about the inequalities girls face in Indian society, we remember Pujya Swami Chidanand...
Wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy Makar Sankranti, a beautiful Hindu festival celebrating the sun’s return to the Northern Hemisphere that is always the traditional beginning of the Maha Kumbh Mela, being held this year in...
Parmarth Niketan · Significance Of Tulsi by Pujya Swamiji (Hindi) 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...
Parmarth Niketan · Pujya Swamiji's Beautiful And Inspiring New Year's Message On the special online New Year retreat, Pujya Swamiji, HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji welcomed all of the attendees and participants in the...
At this beautiful time of the New Year, we must remember that the point of our lives is to realize our own true divine nature, to awaken and unfold into the divinity of ourselves. In many cases, that process requires both inner...
At this beautiful time of the New Year, we must remember that the point of our lives is to realize our own true divine nature, to awaken and unfold into the divinity of ourselves. In many cases, that process requires both inner...
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...
On the special online New Year retreat, Pujya Swamiji, HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji welcomed all of the attendees and participants in the event with sublime chanting of the sacred mantra, Mangalam Bhagwan Vishnu,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
छठ पूजा की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं On the sacred holy day of Chhat Puja, Pujjya Swamiji appeals us to conserve & protect our sacred rivers and our environment around which our festivals and special celebrations are centered. The Sun...
Step together to give better future to children – Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj Rishikesh, 20 November: Parmarth Niketan’s chairman Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati ji Maharaj said that the kind of world we want...
On World Toilet Day, Pujya Swamiji congratulates the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modiji, for guiding India towards achieving the monumental milestone of an Open Defecation Free society. Likewise, He lauded the...
Bhai Dooj, is a festival of love and bonding and upholds the beautiful and unique relationship between brothers and sisters. Pujya Swamiji shares, “भाई के प्रति बहन के प्रेम और समर्पण का प्रतीक है भाई दूज आज दोनों मिलकर एक पौधा...
This article was published in Times of India’s The Speaking Tree, here. This Diwali season, let us take up the mantra of selfless service, to help us be the light we want to see in the world. Resolve not only to light lamps...
धनतेरस एवं दीपावली की हार्दिक शुभकामनाये It is the glorious and auspicious time of Diwali, our annual Festival of Light. At this time, though, this year in the midst of such a calamity, when we have to maintain distance from all,...
On the sacred occasions of Dhanteras, Deepavali, Annakut and Bhai Duj, Pujya Swamiji shares a message of universal love and awakening of the soul. Watch as He brilliantly shares with us the significance of Goddess Dhanwantari because...
Join us from the Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh for our sacred Sunday morning for our World Peace Yagna as we pray for the health and well being of the world free from the Corona Virus. We also offer prayers to all of our Corona Warriors...
In his virtual address to the members of Ram Dhun Foundation, congratulating them for grand Ram Dhun path initiative, Pujya Swamiji appreciated and acknowledged the organization’s efforts in inspiring patriotism and spreading awareness...
Soak in devotion with this beautiful video of Pujya Swamiji and our Parmarth Rishikumars, where He joins them in picking flowers that had shed from the sacred Parijat tree at the heart of the Ashram. Ensuring that no flower was plucked...
Parmarth Niketan · Pujya Swamijis Blessings: Prayers on Navratri 2020...
Happy Dussehra Everyone! Enjoy this inspiring message and blessings by HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji during Ganga Aarti on #Dussehra. Speaking about Covid having changed the way we celebrate festivals. Pujya...
Start your mornings with special prayers and #Navratri blessings with HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji Maharaj at Parmarth Niketan, on the holy banks of Maa Ganga, in the lap of the Himalayas....
Start your mornings with special prayers and #Navratri blessings with HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji Maharaj at Parmarth Niketan, on the holy banks of Maa Ganga, in the lap of the Himalayas. Pujya Swamiji speaks about the story...
Start your mornings with special prayers and #Navratri blessings with HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji Maharaj at Parmarth Niketan, on the holy banks of Maa Ganga, in the lap of the Himalayas....
On the third day of our online Navratri Retreat, Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji inspires us to reflect on the different forms of the Divine Mother during these nine special nights of Navratri. He shares that...
Start your mornings with special prayers and #Navratri blessings with HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji Maharaj, Pujya Sadhvi Abha Saraswatiji, Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati ji, revered saints and beautiful...
On the fourth day of #Navratri dedicated to Goddess Kaushmanda with special blessings and message by HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji from Parmarth Niketan, on the holy banks of Maa Ganga, in the lap of the...
Day 2 of Navratri began with a special Shakti Yagya followed by a beautiful and deeply inspirinng blessing by HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji dedicated to Goddess Brahmacharini, represented by the colour white,...
HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji guides and blesses us at the beginning of the first day of Navratri about the significance of these nine days and nine nights. He reminds us the days and nights really allude to the light and...
Pujya Swamiji gives us His divine blessings and message on the auspicious occasion of Navratri. He shares a beautiful prayer dedicated to Maa inspiring us to remember to honor, revere and serve the divine feminine in all her forms. He...
”Lord Shri Ram is manifestation of love, compassion, courage, peace, and patience. Through his divine example we learn to live our own life in accordance with dharma. By chanting the name of Lord ‘Shri Ram’ we are filled with peace and...
On the occasion of World Tourism Day and World River Day, Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati ji Maharaj said that the main centre of tourism in Uttarakhand is Ganga and other rivers that flow from the lap of the Himalayas. Rivers are the...
असतोमा सद्गमय । तमसोमा ज्योतिर् गमय । मृत्योर्मामृतं गमय ॥ ॐ शान्ति शान्ति शान्तिः ।। Pujya Swamiji gives us a beautiful message on the occasion of Peace Day and starts by reciting a sacred mantra, and shares, “There can be no...
Enjoy this beautiful Bhajan by Pujya Swamiji and start your day with spiritual and peaceful vibes. Let us dedicate some time to connect with the Divine through mantras, sadhana, bhajans or any other medium that helps us feel serene and...
ॐ विश्वकर्मणे नमः निर्बल हैं तुझसे बल मांगते हैं; करुणा के प्रयास से जल मांगते हैं; श्रद्धा का प्रभु जी फल मांगते हैं। विश्वकर्मा पूजा की शुभ कामनायें! On the auspicious occasion of Vishwakarma Puja, Pujya Swamiji gives us such a...
श्रीरामचन्द्र कृपालु भज मन हरण भवभय दारुणम्। नवकंज-लोचन कंज-मुख कर-कंज पद-कंजारुणम्॥ A beautiful bhajan written by Goswami TulsidasJi. A prayer so divine that you feel connected to the the Almighty instantly. A Bhajan so peaceful that...
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्ति रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:।। Let’s bow down to the Divine mother, the goddess who is omnipresent as the embodiment of power. The goddess who is the symbol of peace. Let’s...
Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji shares beautiful Himalaya Diwas message yesterday in a livestream webinar with the Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naiduji, Hon’ble Union Ministers Dr.Ramesh Pokhriyal...
“शिक्षक दिवस भारतीय गुरु शिष्य परम्परा का अनुपम उदाहरण है” पूज्य स्वामी जी On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, Pujya Swamiji gave a profound message- “We may get connected on the internet but it is our gurus who get us...
On the occasion of International Charity Day, Pujya Swamiji said that charity is of great importance, especially in this time of Covid-19. Voluntarily give your time, knowledge, money, security and help to help others! It is not...
राधा अष्टमी की हार्दिक बधाई। Radha Rani is the quintessence of selfless devotion to Shree Krishna. She bound Shree Krishna with Her pure and illuminating, selfless love. On this joyous and auspicious occasion of Radhashtami, let us...
ॐ भूर्भुव: स्व: तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि। धियो यो न: प्रचोदयात्।। We meditate on the most adored Almighty, the creator, whose divine light illuminates all realms (physical, mental and spiritual). May this divine light guide...
कुलं पवित्रं जननी कृतार्था, वसुन्धरा पुण्यवती च तेन। जिस कुल में वे महापुरुष अवतरित हुए है वह कुल पवित्र है, जिस जननी ने उनको जन्म दिया है वह भाग्यवती जननी कृतार्थ है, और जहाँ उनके चरणरज पड़ते है वह वसुन्धरा भी पुण्यवती हो जाती है।...
A festival of Forgiveness, Detachment & Ahimsa – Pavan Paryushan Parva is an 8-day spiritual celebration & observance of austere Jain principles and practices. श्री पर्युषण माहा पर्व के आंठवे दिन – संवत्सरी के...
मेरी झोपड़ी के भाग्य आज खुल जायेंगे, राम आयेंगे। राम आयेंगे और दरश दिखाएँगे, राम आयेंगे॥ Start your day with devotion and divine love with HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji and your Parmarth Family! Enjoy this...
Parmarth Niketan · Krishna Janmashtami – Messages from the Life of Lord Krishna by Pujya Swamiji Beautiful prayers & message by Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji on the teachings and life of Shri Krishna on the auspicious...
Let us work to create a world in which every girl and women is inspired, encouraged and empowered not only to survive but to truly thrive! Today, on the occasion of Women’s Equality Day, Pujya Swami ji said that half the...
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ। निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥ अंतिम व्यक्तित्व,अद्भुत व्यक्तित्व, विलक्षण बुद्धि एवं सिद्धि के दाता सिद्धिविनायक श्री गणेश जी के जन्मोत्सव की शुभकामनायें. Pujya Swamiji shares His...
Every day I am reminded of the sacrifices our soldiers make on the borders of the nation, protecting our security and comfort at the expense of their own. While on 15 August and on other special occasions we proudly remember their...
“Life is not about having more but life is about being more, sharing more and caring more.” In this motivating and inspiring video excerpt Pujya Swamiji encourages youth to think about the challenges that the world is...
Yesterday, in addition to Raksha Bandhan, we celebrated the last Somvaar of Shraavan Maas (also known as Shravan Purnima) and World Sanskrit Day. In honor of these auspicious days and of reconnecting ourselves with the Divine, Parmarth...
Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji gives a beautiful message and blessings to devotees across the world on the auspicious occasion of #SomvatiAmavasya and #HariyaliAmavasya. He shares that through the power of devotion and intention...
Pujya Swamiji tells us, how by taking care of our environment – the nature surrounding us, the house we live in and the temple that is our body, we can lead meaningful, healthier and happier lives. This Guru Purnima, Pujya...
Pujya Swamiji shares His blessings on the auspicious occasion of Shravan Maas, the sacred month of Lord Shiva. इस कावड़ मेले के दौरान, घर पर रहें, सुरक्षित रहें और कुछ ऐसा करें की हमारे प्रकृति और प्रभु खुश हो जाएँ। महादेव को जल...
Guru Poojan, Darshan & Blessings with Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji & Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati Wishing everyone a very blessed and beautiful #GuruPurnima from Parmarth Niketan! We began this sacred day honouring the Guru...
Guru Purnima is the sacred time of the year in which we give thanks and offer our humble gratitude,love and devotion to our Gurus. What is a Guru? A Guru is one who removes our darkness. In Sanskrit, Gu means “darkness” and ru is”that...
Parmarth Niketan · Pujya Swamiji's Divine Buddha Jayanti Blessings in Hindi...
On the Banks of Ma Ganga, in the yoga capital of the world in Rishikesh, International Day of Yoga 2020 was celebration in a special Shakti-filled programme brought to you by Parmarth Niketan and the International Yoga Festival,...
On the 7th Anniversary of the Kedarnath disaster (16 and 17 June 2013) we remember how nature wreaked such havoc in Uttarakhand. The damage increased many fold due to man-made unsustainable development and as a result countless lives...
On the occasion of World Blood Donation Day, HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji inspired everyone, especially youth, to donate blood, sharing that the donation of blood is one of the ultimate donations to humanity. According to...
Pujya Swamiji says, “Investments made on children are investments made for India’s golden future. In order to realize the vision of a better and safer India, first of all our children have to be given a safe today.” On Child...
“Let us keep our Rivers, Oceans and our Planet free from our mismanaged pollution. There are so many ways waste can be safely disposed and/or reused, it’s time to apply these technologies and innovations so that we can be...
#MAYDAY • HUMANITY WILL RISE & UNITE TOGETHER FOR THE WORLD’S LARGEST MEDITATION & PRAYER IN HISTORY. Science has shown that when people come together to meditate and pray electromagnetic fields shift, violence reduces,...
“One can never by debit free of the Mother. We will forever be indebted to her. She is the Generator, Operator and Dissolver. Mother’s remind us of God’s presence in physical form and serve as the ocean of compassion,...
On this global holiday, in which Mothers are celebrated in almost 100 countries around the world, we have the opportunity to offer our love, devotion, respect and reverence to the Divine Feminine – the Divine Shakti, the sacred...
On the beautiful holy day of Narad Jayanti, we celebrate the birthday of Devrishi Narada ji, who was both a Vedic sage, the son of Lord Brahma – and, the universe’s first journalist. He was the news bringer – he made...
Today is the auspicious day of Narsimha Jayanti, when Bhagawan Shri Vishnu came onto Earth to protect his devotees in the form of Narsimha Bhagawan. At that time it was the terror of King Hiranyakashipu and today its the fear of the...
Since millennia, the great saints and the great avatars have come to the Earth and shared their love, their compassion and their peace. Lord Buddha brought the light of love, the light of compassion, the light of truth…to the...
Pujya Swamiji’s beautiful message and blessing in Hindi on how Lord Buddha is the confluence of Buddhi (intellect), Suddhi (purity) and Siddhi (perfection). He emphasises the great importance of purity on the spiritual path and...
During India’s lockdown, we at Parmarth Niketan have been blessed with good health and the continuity of selfless service for our community and our brothers and sisters around the world. As people have been forced to stay home...
Param Pujya Swamiji’s incredible talk during Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti shares so beautifully, “Bhagawan Adi Shankaracharya ji’s accomplishments are tremendous but his call for unity and oneness is something that not...
In the midst of rain, hail and weather challenges we were so glad to share an incredible moment of calm and serenity with HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji and Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji leading us in a very...
On the auspicious occasion of Ganga Saptami, Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji’s expresses His joy to find Maa Ganga in her beautiful aviral and nirmal swaroop (clean and free flowing state). He encourages us to pledge to keep...
Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharyaji Jayanti Celebrations ~ Special Satsang with Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, Sadhvi Abha Saraswatiji, and Saints of Parmarth Niketan Ashram. Join us as we...
Adi Shankaracharya ji is credited with unifying and establishing the main tenets of thought in Hinduism. His two core ideals – that there isn’t one God or many gods, there is only God and that, unlike Buddhist beliefs, the soul (Atman)...
Pujya Swamiji offers this beautiful bhajan (devotional song), comforting us in challenging times, encouraging when motivation is required and, above all else, inspiring us to always be the best that we can be to surrender to God and to...
Akshay Tritiya is considered to be one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu Calendar. It is a day in which whatever you start is bound with a successful and blessed beginning. Today, with all of the incredible changes happening on...
Pujya Swamiji encourages us to Stay Healthy whilst we Stay Home – to have a balanced diet that is nutritious and helps boost our immunity. He encourages us to drink lots of water and stay hydrated, especially to drink hot water...
Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji shares with us the crucial importance of following the lockdown and urges us to follow the guidelines given by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, UNICEF India and others. He...
Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji gives us His loving and compassionate blessings during the Hanuman Janmotsav celebrations. He encourages us to reflect on the divine example of Hanumanji, his saatvic characteristics and to cultivate...
Special #WorldHealthDay blessings from HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji honouring & appreciating the tremendous dedication & services of the nurses, midwives, health practitioners & doctors who are serving us selflessly...
Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji gives an incredible, bhakti filled and love filled blessings on the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Janmotsav. He encourage us to reflect on the divine example of Hanumanji and to cultivate the great...
Parmarth Niketan joined in solidarity with the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi ji and the entire nation as we switched off and turned on earth lamps and diyas across the Ashram premises for a spectacular symbol of...
Beautiful Blessings and Message from HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji (in English) on the auspicious and beautiful occasion of #RamNavami. He shares that Lord Shri Ram was the embodiment of truth, love, light and compassion. He...
Beautiful Blessings and Message from HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji on the auspicious and beautiful occasion of #RamNavami offering that everyday where we live the stability and the equanimity that Bhagawan Shri Ram exemplified...
Beautiful prayer and appreciation ceremony took place on the banks of Maa Ganga, in the lap of the Himalayas, at Parmarth Niketan with HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji in support of...
Without the #forests there can be no #rivers upon which we can be inspired to grow, thrive and/or meditate. Forests are like mothers for our rivers. Let us preserve, protect and serve our forests! On #internationaldayofforests let us...
In a time of uncertainty and strife, the calming and beautiful chanting of Pujya Swamiji provides a balm for the soul and hope for the heart to see us – together! – through whatever may come. As He always so beautifully says, “when we...
During the current times of the Coronavirus, its important more then ever to come together with our hearts and with our energies to heal ourselves, our worlds and our planet. In the beautiful Yoga Garden of Parmarth Niketan, at the...
Dear Divine Souls, I hope that – by God’s grace – this finds you and all your loved ones in the best of health and happiness at this holy and sacred time of Maha Shivratri. There are many important messages and meanings to take into...
At this beautiful time of New Year, as we say goodbye to 2019 and usher in 2020, let us pledge to give birth to a New Dream and inspire ourselves to live green, more eco-friendly lives, in every moment and in every minute of our lives....
I pray that each of you experiences the beautiful joy of giving during this most wondrous time of year. The Holiday Season reminds us of the joy of giving, of sharing and most importantly of loving. To all my sisters and brothers...
स्वच्छता ही फोकस है Cleanliness should be the focus and the foundation of our lives. On this World Toilet Day, and on the Eve of World Children’s Day, let us remember that the world is one family, and our house must be kept clean for...
गोवर्धन पूजा एवं गुजरती नया साल की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। નુતન વર્ષાભિનંદન Special New Years Blessings to Gujaratis across the world! New Year, New Sankalp for a Swachh, Swasth India for all....
HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji appeals to everyone to celebrate a Clean and Green Diwali from pollution caused by fire crackers and fire works. He urges us to be the change we want to see in the world and work towards a more...
इस बार दिवाली हो निराली जो हरित हो,स्वच्छ हो,प्रदूषण से मुक्त हो और पर्यावरण से युक्त हो हरियाली है तो दिवाली हैं। आशा और विश्वास का,एकता एवं एकात्मता का, सदभाव एवं समरसता का दीप जलाये। एक दिया शहीदों के लिये नाम जलाये*और दीप जला के दे...
इस बार दिवाली हो निराली जो हरित हो,स्वच्छ हो,प्रदूषण से मुक्त हो और पर्यावरण से युक्त हो हरियाली है तो दिवाली हैं। आशा और विश्वास का,एकता एवं एकात्मता का, सदभाव एवं समरसता का दीप जलाये। एक दिया शहीदों के लिये नाम जलाये*और दीप जला के दे...
This article was originally published in Eastern Eye, here. The practice of gratitude, being grateful to the Divine for every minute and every moment, for every experience, for every breath, is a powerful tool to bring about deep joy,...
This article was published in First Post, here. Our spiritual traditions enjoin us to remember our interconnectedness with the world. They exhort us to not only worship the Creator but also to protect, preserve and serve creation. When...
On this beautiful and holy day in which we bid “farewell” to our dear Lord Ganesh, Pujya Swamiji beautifully shares the importance of the day and the wonder of Ganeshji’s presence in our lives....
