In the service of God and humanity
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 Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji. Sacred mantras, meditation and sacred prayers to Lord Shiva at the feet of the iconic Shankar Bhagawan on the Parmarth Ganga Ghat....
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 both Sakat and Ganesha at the centre of their thoughts throughout the day. Today, fasting has become a great trend around the world. In any bookstore you will find volumes of literature extolling one fast or another – juice fasts, water fasts, fruit fasts, and so on. Fasting is frequently heralded...
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 his message on this year's Republic Day, Pujya Swamiji appeals us to make this deep love for our motherland a guiding force and stay committed in our service to nation. It is only when each one of us understand and acknowledge our responsibilities towards working for a...
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 Haridwar. Our last Kumbh was held in Allahabad, officially known as Prayagraj, this time two years ago when over 12 crores (120 million) divine souls made the pilgrimage to the divine city to take a sacred snan in Mother Ganga that absolved them and their ancestors of sin, thus ending the cycle of rebirth. HH Pujya...
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 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....
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 event with sublime chanting of the sacred mantra, Mangalam Bhagwan Vishnu, and warm words of love, support and encouragement as we begin to put 2020 behind us to begin anew in the New Year! Pujya Swamiji so beautifully shared the importance of having a positive attitude in life - an attitude of gratitude - and that Sankalpa, an...
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 struggle as well as patience. *********************** There is a wonderful story of a man who noticed, on a tree outside his home, a beautifully woven cocoon. He carefully watched the cocoon every day in order to catch the first glimpse of the butterfly he knew would emerge. Finally, one day...
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 struggle as well as patience. There is a wonderful story of a man who noticed, on a tree outside his home, a beautifully woven cocoon. He carefully watched the cocoon every day in order to catch the first glimpse of the butterfly he knew would emerge. Finally, one day...
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 our lives, at times,...
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, and warm words of love, support and encouragement as we begin to put 2020 behind us to begin anew in the New Year! Pujya Swamiji so beautifully shared the importance of having a positive attitude in life - an attitude of gratitude - and that Sankalpa, an intention formed of the heart, is the master...