May
31
2021
Musical Monday: Sita Ram Kahiye Bhajan with Pujya Swamiji and Pujya Mataji
Morning prayers are simply the most beautiful way to start our days...
In the service of God and humanity
In the service of God and humanity
Morning prayers are simply the most beautiful way to start our days...
In recognition of the upcoming International Day of Yoga on 21 June, the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, the AYUSH Virtual Convention Center, the MDNIY, New Delhi and Assocham came up with an idea - an Idea Series, presented every Sunday in the weeks leading up to the Day. And, today, Parmarth Niketan President, HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji - Muniji, addressed the Series as keynote speaker to discuss the need to prepare Youth for tomorrow through Yoga. Pujya Swamiji said that "it is very important to prepare the youth...
"You are never alone!" Pujya Swamiji declares in this beautiful message presented for the Never Alone Summit, reminding us about the importance of combing immunity and humanity in everything that we do - particularly in the Covid era. He also eloquently connects ensuring our own health and wellness through the conservation, preservation and protection of our natural environment. Enjoy His inspiring words! And, if you'd like to experience the entire Summit, go to neveralonesummit.live for the insights into mental health of over 70 faith and social leaders and medical...
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 Corona to bring forth Karuna, to meditate, to pray and to surrender to the Divine. He shares a important teaching of Lord Buddha , “न तो अतीत के पूर्वाग्रहों में फंसों और न भविष्य को लेकर चिंतित रहो, बल्कि जो जीवन का वर्तमान क्षण है, केवल उस में ही जियो, जागृत हो कर...
Tomorrow is World Hunger Day and, on its Eve, Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji took a moment while serving at the daily Ganga Ghat Bhojan Vitra to express His deeply-felt concerns about the food conditions for Indian families - especially during Covid's long-lasting second wave. "The people of India," He shared, "have not only lost employment due to the corona epidemic but many have lost their loved ones. This means that there are many households in which single women are the head of the family and the burden of the entire family...
Mornings at Parmarth are about Prayer. Prayers for our beautiful planet, and all of the divine souls that inhabit it. Prayers for all of God's divine Creation. It's such a beautiful blessing to be able to share our prayer-filled sacred Morning Yagna, led by HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati - Muniji. During this second wave of the Covid pandemic in India, these Yagyas and all or our Prayers are dedicated to the health and healing of the world. For all of those who we have lost...
One of the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic extended curfews and lockdowns is the number of people who are going hungry each day. HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji - Muniji recognized the need, and immediately set-out to inspire volunteers and sevaks to serve. Now, every day on the Ganga Ghat across from Parmarth Niketan, in-need residents, Saints and Monks of the Swargashram neighbourhood are provided with fresh, hot & nourishing meals to ensure nobody has to go hungry. And, on this particular day, SDM for Yamkeshwar, Shri Manish Kumar...
A second Ambulance was flagged of this week from Parmarth and offered to the local authorities and doctors to transport oxygen cylinders to needy families as well as Covid positive patients in need in Rishikesh and its surrounding villages and neighborhoods. Shri Chandra Prakashji, one of the Nodal Officers of our region serving the State Government's Covid Care Services, shared that this would a great help to their efforts. In handing the keys to Shri Prakashji, Pujya Swamiji shared that "today, Corona is overshadowing all of humanity. Now more than...
It's such a beautiful blessing to share our sacred Sunday Yagna led by @Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji - Muniji, which have started up again from Akshay Tritiya and will take place each morning here at the Ashram. During the second wave of the Covid pandemic in India, these Yagyas are dedicated to the health and healing of the world. We also pray for all of those who we have lost in the pandemic. May their souls rest in peace. And for their loved ones. May God grant them strength. We pray...
As the coronavirus continues to wreck havoc across the globe, Pujya Swamiji, shares a very thought-provoking message on how to deal with this challenging time. He emphasizes adopting a three-pronged approach including meditation, avoiding reaction, and introspection. He also advocates using this time as an opportunity to heal ourselves from inside...