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Environment & Living Green Tag
Jul 06 2021

International Plastic Bag Free Day

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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 environment is being polluted and, unfortunately, this pollution is man-made. The solution, though, will also be man-made. "Over 500 billion plastic bags are used globally," Pujya Swamiji continued. "So many plastic bags are spreading on our Earth and, due to this pollution, biodiversity is in catastrophic crisis. Plastic is fouling and defiling our waterways, and toxins are increasing...

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Jul 03 2021

Divine Message on Oneness

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In a beautiful message about our sacred Mother Earth and environment, Pujya Swamiji so eloquently shares that “we should remember that Trees, Mountains, seas, oceans, water and human beings are all interconnected and interdependent. We are all family. The universe is our home." In this video, Pujya Swamiji also shares if we want to save our future we have to honour our culture - and that culture says save trees, save water, save the Earth. Pujya Swamiji's divine message can serve to motivate us to Plant more and more trees for every...

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Jun 11 2021

Giving the Gift of Trees to Recovered COVID-19 Patients

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Parmarth Niketan's President Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji Maharaj has started a new initiative entitled "Mission Oxygen", in which people who have recovered from Covid-19 are being bid farewell from Rishikesh hospitals with a gift of plants!  Soon, this campaign hopes to extend to Covid-care hospitals and centers throughout the state. Speaking about the new initiative, Pujya Swamiji said that there are many who have returned after defeating Covid who continue to struggle for their breath.  We all understand that with no breath, there is no life, and so by planting trees...

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Jun 08 2021

World Oceans Day

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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 plastic and other harmful elements. We must take a pledge to treat the oceans humanely. Every person must make a voluntary contribution to preserve the oceans and prevent them from getting polluted." Life without water cannot be imagined. Today, on World Ocean Day, take a pledge to treat the...

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Jun 07 2021

World Food Safety Day

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Today on the occasion of World Food Safety Day, raising awareness about the diseases caused by contaminated food and polluted water, Parmarth Niketan's President Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji Maharaj said that for us to have pure food, pollution-free earth, water, and air are needed. If these three elements are polluted, then life starts to be in trouble. Parmarth Niketan Ashram distributed rations to the needy in the surrounding areas of the ashram. Many people are unemployed at this time, and the first thing they need is food. If everyone comes forward...

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Jun 03 2021

Faith for Earth Councillors Recognition: Honor World Environment Day

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GIWA's Founder Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji - Muniji & Secretary General Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati graciously receive Faith for Earth Councillors Recognition: Honor World Environment Day. At this livestream event, Councillors will take the Faith for Earth pledge and be recognized for their leadership and commitment to care for Mother Earth....

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May 22 2021

International Day for Biological Diversity

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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 the same time, we are also the solution. This motto - 'We Are the Solution' - should create a united effort to solve these problems. Biodiversity is the basis of sustainable development and a better life. "We need to adopt a culture of 'Use and Grow' instead of 'Use and Throw,' He continued. "We must choose the 'Reduce,...

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May 18 2021

Ganga Saptami

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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% of the population of India that is dependent upon Her. To honour Maa on this auspicious day, HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji - Muniji anointed her in a beautiful ceremony with the Parmarth Gurukul Rishikumars in His jhopri, afterwards sharing that "Until now, Maa Ganga has been rejuvenating human...

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May 15 2021

Akshaya Tritiya Tree Plantation Pledge

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“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 for all of us to plant more and offer more gift trees, with a poignant reminder of how much the Pandemic has revealed just how important oxygen is to us and to the planet! Together with the Parmarth Rishikumars, Pujya Swamiji pledges to plant more and more trees during the upcoming monsoon season. He adds, “अपना ऑक्सीजन...

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May 09 2021

World Mother’s Day

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"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 fact not just one day but every day should be Mother’s Day. It is said that God created Mother’s to embody His grace, compassion and love here on Earth. When I say your mother, I mean many things. Of course I mean our biological mother who gave us birth. But, I also mean the Divine Mother— the Shakti. In...

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drops of nectar

  • Don't worry so much about giving your children cars. Worry about giving them Sanskaras!

    - Pujya Swamiji

  • We must not only light the oil lamp in our temples, but also light the lamp in our own hearts.

    - Pujya Swamiji

  • Do not wait for miracles. You ARE the miracle! Never forget the miracle of yourself!

    - Pujya Swamiji

  • Come to nature, be with nature, and change your nature.

    - Pujya Swamiji

  • Be happy, be peaceful. Embrace all, include all, exclude none.

    - Pujya Swamiji

  • Always cultivate an attitude of gratitude.

    - Pujya Swamiji

  • Accept whatever comes as Prasad from God. Whatever He gives us, a hut or a castle, is His divine gift.

    - Pujya Swamiji

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