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"Passion is great," declares Pujya Swamiji, "but its greatness depends on the focus of our passion. But, passion converted to compassion is always great." A heart of compassion is a heart of love, generosity, and forgiveness that creates true happiness for us. And we get such a heart through a regular spiritual practice! As the Dalai Lama once shared with Him, "It is only compassion that can make us and others happy"....
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 lasting for more than nine days. In many parts of the country, it is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Rama over ten-headed demon king of Lanka, Ravana. HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji - Muniji so beautifully shares that the way that we celebrate our festivals has changed because of...
Join us for an inspiring and special Global Handwashing Day Webinar, organised by the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance with technical support of UNICEF. This years theme for Global Handwashing Day theme is “Our Future is at Hand – Let’s Move Forward Together.”,” wherein focus on hand hygiene can be used as a catalyst for the recognition of hand hygiene as a fundamental component of health and public safety.. In line with this year’s theme todays’ webinar is entitled “Joining Hands to Reach the Last Mile on Handwashing” in which our diverse and...
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 removes all their sins. She has a calming effect on the lives of Her devotees and she also helps them improve their knowledge. Pujya Swamiji so beautifully shares these nine night are very special and powerful nights of transformation of Divine Connection. These 9 nights symbolise darkness, the darkness is in the form of 9 Egos...
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु मां स्कन्दमाता रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥ Today on fifth day of #Navratri Pujya Swamiji inspires us to reflect on the image and divine darshan of Maa Skandamātā. This form shows the Transforming strength of a mother. He also gives a message to all Mothers on the importance of values and sanskaras in our lives....
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 festival of Navaratri is a glorious time of the year, filled with joy, celebration, and also with great lessons for our lives. Navaratri means “nine nights. Indian tradition is one of the few traditions in which the Feminine aspect of the divine is worshipped with as much reverence as the Masculine...
HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji joined a beautiful gathering of interfaith leaders and influencers focusing on Climate Change and Environmental Protection.. Pujya Swamiji beautifully shared that“Mata bhumi putro aham prithviyah.” The Earth is our Mother. We are her children. What happens to Her, happens to us all. When our Mother is ill, we must come together to act and take care of her. Watch, listen and share Pujya Swamiji's beautiful message!...
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 live. They give us, not just a livelihood, but a life. "A teacher is one that gives us speed as well as direction; one who, in the age of Internet, tells us never to forget our Innernet; one who reminds us to stay connected to our values and ethics. “Education may bring earning,...
Pujya Swamiji so beautifully Shares - Inner bliss is unwavering, an eternal well into our innermost self we can always reach into. Sages and saints have known this nugget of gold for primordial time, that we need nothing, just the courage to melt into our natural state of magic. ...
Remembering the special and amazingly beautiful launch of Hollywood to the Himalayas at the Consulate General of India in New York at a spectacular event hosted by Religions for Peace and the Consulate General of India. It was graced by the presence of HH Pujya Swamiji, Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi, Hon'ble Minister of State External Affairs, Government of India, Ms. Alice Nderitu, Special Advisor to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Prof. Azza Karam, Secretary-General of Religions for Peace, Audrey Kitagawa, JD, President/Founder of the International Academy...