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Holidays Tag

Nov 14 2020

Dhanteras & Diwali – A Time of Giving at Parmarth

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Under the direction and with the blessings of Pujya Swamiji we welcomed a group of some the most disadvantaged and impoverished families of Swargashram, Rishikesh for an offering of love and light - plus, some essentials to help make their holiday brighter during the pandemic! With the support of the Mukul Madhav Foundation and Finolex Pipes in partnership with Parmarth Niketan and the Divine Shakti Foundation and it's President Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawatiji, this first round of holiday offerings - distributed with all health and safety guidelines of masking and social distancing...

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Nov 13 2020

“The Lamp Within”, The Speaking Tree

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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 outside but to be lights ourselves. Instead of asking Mahalakshmi for bounty of wealth, ask how we may restore the bounty of the world. Puja, ritual and prayer also mean how we live our lives; it is not just about temple rituals. Arpana, offering, is done not only...

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Nov 13 2020

Diwali Blessings from Pujya Swamiji

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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, including our loved ones, what does Diwali mean and how can we celebrate? First of all, this time of the pandemic has given us the opportunity to remember that love and connection doesn’t have to rely on physical proximity or physical affection. Love is an energy that doesn’t dissipate over...

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Nov 13 2020

Significance of 5 Day Diwali celebrations

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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 of her association with Ayurveda, and suggests that one of the best ways to foster health and true happiness is to prioritize inner fulfilment, purpose and a deep sense of contentment in our lives. He shares,” हर पर्व को एक अवसर बना ले, खुद को बदलने का, खुद से बदलने का". "पर्व, घर...

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Oct 26 2020

Pujya Swamiji’s Message on Dussehra & Vijayadashami

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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 Swamiji shares that our festivals are times in which we have to vanquish the darkness of ego, expectations, desires, anger, greed from inside of us. He expresses that its not about merely burning effigies of Ravana outside but about burning in the divine fire the darkness from within ourselves. पूज्य स्वामी जी ने कहा कि दशहरा पर्व को...

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Oct 23 2020

Navratri Blessings on Day 6: Goddess Katyayani

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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 of Maa Katyayani and gives us a beautiful message on ending child marriage and dowry instead investing in educating our girls so that they can not just survive but truly thrive. ...

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Oct 21 2020

Navratri Blessings on Day 3: Goddess Chandraghanta

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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 Chandraghanta Maa represents the beauty, serenity and courage of the Divine Mother that allows us to stay connected, stay in the light even in the midst of great darkness. He gives us the mantra of Seva, Sadhana and Smarpan as the means to stay connected to the Divine. Pujya Swamiji emphasizes the great...

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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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