Om Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya!
Om Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya!
Om Namo Bhagavate Krishnanandaya!

Namaste!

We have uploaded an article by Sri N.
Ananthanarayanan titled "The Sense of Spiritual
Direction" at:
http://www.dlshq.org/discourse/apr2004.htm

Several illuminating lectures by Gurudev Sri Swami
Sivanandaji on the subject of married life and
divorce has been posted at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sivanandadaily/message/2506

The following articles have been uploaded to Sri
Swami Krishnanandaji's site:
1) The Spiritual Import of the Mahabharata and the
Bhagavadgita - Chapters 7 & 8
2) The 8th audio discourse of The Brihadaranyaka
Upanishad
3) Swamiji reads his poem "Hanuman in Lanka"
4) In the Light of Wisdom - Chapter Sixteen

Please visit:
http://www.swami-krishnananda.org/uploads.html

Yours in the service of Gurudev,

Pannirselvam

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PURITY OF FOOD: The next question put to the Master
was: "Does purity of food lead to purity of mind?"
"Yes," replied the Master, "purity of food leads to
purity of mind. Take a dose of champagne and sit for
meditation, or take a glass of orange juice and sit
for the practice. You will know the difference.
Different foods exercise different influences on
different compartments of the brain. By taking
liquor, meat and garlic, the mind gets confused and
restless when you sit for meditation. By taking milk
and fruit you get good concentration. Our Rishis
lived on fruit and milk. The Chhandogya Upanishad
says: 'Purity of food leads to purity of mind; then
one attains liberation'."

"Is non-vegetarian food not Sattwic?" the officer
further questioned.

"Non-vegetarian food is not Sattwic. It is not good
for a seeker."

"We have in the Mahabharata instances of people
taking the meat of goats sacrificed to the Lord,"
said the officer.

"Live for a month on milk and fruit and see," advised
the Master. "Give up meat for a month and note the
difference. Let us be practical. Practical experience
will tell you that eating meat is bad for the mind."

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"God does not see the world with eyes as we see, but
He has an intuitive, instantaneous, transcendental
comprehension, at one grasp, at the totality of
creation." - Swami Krishnananda


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The January issue of the Divine Life Magazine has been
posted at:
http://www.divinelifesociety.org/html/dls/magazine/2006/jan-2006.html

There is a "President Swamiji Writes:" column by Sri
Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj in the above issue.

January 14 was the holy Makara Sankranti day. The
significance of this festival has been expounded by
Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji and Sri Swami
Krishnanandaji in the following articles:

1) Makara Sankranti
http://www.dlshq.org/religions/makara_siva.htm

2) Sun--The Eye of The World
http://www.swami-krishnananda.org/fest/fest_02.html

We have uploaded an article by Sri Swami
Venkatesanandaji titled "Conquest of The Conqueror".
It is on the subject of mantra repetition. Swamiji
gives several useful tips on how to make mantra
repetition habitual. This article is at:
http://www.dlshq.org/discourse/may2004.htm

Several lectures by Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji on
the life of renunciation (Sannyas) have been posted
at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sivanandadaily/message/2514

The following articles have been uploaded to Sri
Swami Krishnanandaji's site:
1) The 9th audio discourse of The Brihadaranyaka
Upanishad
2) January 13th - Today is the 70th anniversary of
The Divine Life Society, which was established in
1936. On this occasion an audio of Swamiji leading
Kirtan in the Holy Samadhi Shrine has been uploaded.
3) In the Light of Wisdom - Chapter Seventeen

Please visit:
http://www.swami-krishnananda.org/uploads.html

Yours in the service of Gurudev,

Pannirselvam

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DIVULGING SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES: After the Excise
Officers had gone, Sri Chawla raised a doubt.

"Swamiji, it is said that one's experience of the
vision of the Lord should not be divulged to the
Guru. Is this true?"

"How can it be?" replied the Master. "Even if you do
not tell, the Guru will know. You need not tell it to
other people but you can tell the Guru your spiritual
experiences. Lord Krishna says in the Gita: 'Do not
impart this teaching to those who are deluded, who
cavil at Me, who do not want to listen, who have no
devotion, who speak ill of saints and scriptures'.
But He also goes on to say: 'He who will teach this
supreme secret to My devotees will certainly come to
Me'. You can reveal your spiritual experiences to
sincere aspirants."

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"The greatest secret in mantra-repetition is to
associate the mantra with the breath. If yours is a
short mantra repeat it once while you breathe in and
once while you breathe out; if it is a long one,
repeat half while you breathe in and half while you
breathe out, but without 'breaking' into two." -
Swami Venkatesananda


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Namaste!

The link that I gave last week for the January issue
of the Divine Life magazine did not work. Please try
the following link:
http://www.divinelifesociety.org/html/dls/magazine/2006/jan-2006.shtm

We have uploaded an article by Sri Swami
Brahmanandaji on the importance of having a Guru in
ones spiritual life. The title of the article is
"Guru and the Great Beyond". This article is at:
http://www.dlshq.org/discourse/jun2004.htm

Several lectures by Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji on
the glory of renunciation have been posted at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sivanandadaily/message/2522

In addition, the following talks have also been
posted:
1) Real Independence
2) Students: Pillars of the Nation
3) The Spiritual Basis of Social Service

These articles are at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sivanandadaily/message/2531

The following articles have been uploaded to Sri
Swami Krishnanandaji's site:
1) The Spiritual Import of the Mahabharata and the
Bhagavadgita - Chapters 9 & 10
2) The 10th audio discourse of The Brihadaranyaka
Upanishad
3) In the Light of Wisdom - Chapter Eighteen

Please visit:
http://www.swami-krishnananda.org/uploads.html

Yours in the service of Gurudev,

Pannirselvam

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HEAVINESS DURING CONCENTRATION: Sri Chawla put to the
Master his difficulty during concentration.

"At the time of concentration some heaviness is felt
in the brain. It passes away after some time. What is
this heaviness due to?"

"The heaviness is due to congestion of blood. When
you concentrate deeply the blood goes to the brain.
Later on it is distributed evenly and there is no
more heaviness. The heaviness comes in the initial
stages of the practice of concentration. It goes away
later."

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"The Svetasvatara Upanishad states that the ultimate
Truth reveals Itself only in that high-souled one who
has supreme devotion to his spiritual preceptor.
Those who lack this requirement are disqualified to
study the Vedantic texts, as this impurity of the
intellect would stand in the way of realising the
most subtle truths contained therein." - Swami
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Namaste!

We have uploaded an article by Sri Swami Chidanandaji
titled "Essential ingredients of a victorious
spiritual life" at:
http://www.dlshq.org/discourse/feb2006.htm

The following articles have been uploaded to Sri
Swami Krishnanandaji's site:

1) The Spiritual Import of the Mahabharata and the
Bhagavadgita - Chapter 11
2) The 11th audio discourse of The Brihadaranyaka
Upanishad
3) In the Light of Wisdom - Chapter Nineteen

Please visit:
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Yours in the service of Gurudev,

Pannirselvam

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STEADYING THE MIND: Sri Lilavati Garg asked the
Master this question: "The mind is ever running
towards material objects. How to make it steady and
render it one-pointed?"

The Master's answer was, "Through regular practice
and dispassion. Japa, meditation and Kirtan are all
helps to steady the mind and make it one-pointed.
Practise again and again. If a cow continually strays
into the field of another, what does its owner do? He
gives it some cotton seeds and other foods in his own
house. When the cow tastes these delicious things, it
is no more attracted to ordinary grass. It gives up
its wandering habit. Similarly, you should give the
mind the delicious food of meditation on the Lord's
form and repetition of His Name. If it tastes the
bliss of meditation and Japa it will have no more
attraction for sense enjoyments and will give up its
nature of wandering."

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"God is perfection, freedom, all wisdom, all peace,
all bliss, immortality and eternity. Therefore, He
alone is the real ideal of man." - Swami Sivananda


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We have uploaded an article by Gurudev Sri Swami
Sivanandaji Maharaj on the life of Saint
Thiruvalluvar. He is a saint from Tamil Nadu, India
who demonstrated how to live an ideal married life.
His teachings have been recorded in a book called
Thirukkural. This article is at:
http://www.dlshq.org/saints/thiruvalluvar.htm

A couple of lectures by Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji
on the importance of Ashrams have been posted at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sivanandadaily/message/2540

In addition, several lectures on the exemplary lives
of some devotees (i.e. Sri Nalini & Dr. Devaki Kutty)
have been posted at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sivanandadaily/message/2547

The following articles have been uploaded to Sri
Swami Krishnanandaji's site:

1) The Spiritual Import of the Mahabharata and the
Bhagavadgita - Chapter 12
2) The 12th audio discourse of The Brihadaranyaka
Upanishad
3) In the Light of Wisdom - Chapters 20 & 21

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http://www.swami-krishnananda.org/uploads.html

Yours in the service of Gurudev,

Pannirselvam

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HIMSA AND AHIMSA: "Is it possible to lead a life
without hurting or injuring anybody?" Vishnu Swamiji
put the Master a question.

"A Jivanmukta's life is like that," answered the
Master. "It is possible to lead such a life. If you
attain wisdom of the Self, it is possible."

"If we wish to save an animal which is attacked by
another animal, we have to injure the latter. Is it
not a breach of Ahimsa?" asked Vishnu Swamiji.

"You have to injure the other animal. It is not
against the principle of Ahimsa. If a murderer kills
five people daily you will have to kill that
murderer. To kill a murderer is really Ahimsa."

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"The recitation of a mantra is not easy. It is not
just mumbling something, but rather a very scientific
process. We should not only pronounce the characters
correctly with proper emphasis and intonation, but
also our hearts should be in it. Our feelings also
contribute to the effect produced by the recitation
of a mantra. If our minds are elsewhere, the effect
may not take place." - Swami Krishnananda


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I am resuming the Sivananda day-to-day e-mails today
on holy Guru Purnima. I was unable to send any e-
mails for the last 5 months due to extensive travels.
There are no travels for me in the near horizon.
Hopefully there will be no disruption for the time
being.

There is an update on Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj
with photos and videos at:
http://sivanandaonline.org/html/n-o-swamiji.shtm

A presentation on Guru Purnima with messages,
programmes and multimedia is available at:
http://sivanandaonline.org/html/misc/GuruPurnima/2006/introduction.shtm

In addition, we also uploaded a message by Sri Swami
Chidanandaji Maharaj on the subject of Guru Purnima.
This article is at:
http://www.dlshq.org/discourse/jul2006.htm

The are numerous new uploads at Swami
Krishnanandaji's site. Please visit:
http://www.swami-krishnananda.org/uploads.html

Yours in the service of Gurudev,

Pannirselvam

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THE LORD'S DIVINE SPORT: "Why did God create this
world?" asked Swami Abhedananda. "If there is a real
purpose, then God is not perfect."

The Master replied humorously, "Ask God Himself why
He created this world! Attain wisdom of the Self,
then you will know why God created this world. You
cannot understand it by means of your intellect. You
can understand it only through intuition. This is a
transcendental question. God created this world for
the sake of divine sport. The creation of the world
has a purpose. Just as we cannot have the sun without
its rays, so also we cannot have God without the
world process. The world is like His rays. It is His
nature. Just as a juggler produces something and then
makes it disappear, so also God produces the world
and makes it disappear. He is omnipotent. To ask why
He created the world is a transcendental question. We
will only be wasting time by discussing it. Before
asking this question, ask about yourself, know who
you are, then you will know everything."

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"The Guru is God Himself manifesting in a personal
form to guide the aspirant. Grace of God takes the
form of Guru. To see the Guru is to see God. The Guru
is united with God. He inspires devotion in others.
His presence purifies all." - Swami Sivananda


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Wednesday July 19 is the 43rd anniversary of Gurudev
Sri Swami Sivanandaji's passing from this mortal
world. In honour of this occasion we uploaded an
article by Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj titled
"Gurudev Lived To Serve All" at:
http://www.dlshq.org/saints/siva_serve.htm

Revered Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj was at the
Sivananda Ashram to inaugurate the new Swami
Sivananda Auditorium (Swami Sivananda Satsang Bhavan)
on Guru Purnima. The photos from this event are at:
http://sivanandaonline.org/html/misc/GuruPurnima/2006/photo.shtm

An inspiring discourse by Sri Swami Krishnanandaji
Maharaj titled "The Blessings of Guru" has been
uploaded to Swamiji's site at:
http://www.swami-krishnananda.org/disc/disc_99.html

Yours in the service of Gurudev,

Pannirselvam

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GRACE AND SELF-EFFORT: "When the Grace of the Guru
and God is there, why is the mind still not perfectly
controlled?" came a question from Swami Shyamananda.

"There must be self-effort also. Only when there is
this self-effort will Grace come. A professor cannot
answer the questions for you and make you pass. The
Gita says: 'One should raise oneself'. Divine Grace
alone helps one to raise oneself. Everybody should
work out his own salvation. You may now ask, 'What
then is Grace?'

"If an aspirant gets letters from his Guru clearing
his doubts, that is Grace. If an aspirant comes here,
takes Ganges bath and listens to lectures, that is
Grace. Many people, even millionaires, are thirsting
to come and bathe in the Ganges, but all do not get
an opportunity of coming and having their wishes
fulfilled. If good spiritual books are available for
study, it is Grace. If one enjoys good health for
practising Sadhana, that is Grace. If God so wishes,
He can give liberation to the whole world in an
instant, but He does not do so. Grace descends only
when there is self-effort."

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"All Gurudev's life after Self-realisation, after
becoming an enlightened sage and shining as a great
light of the Himalayas, was a saga of selfless
service--service of the poor, service of the
suffering, service of the sick, service of the
distressed, service of spiritual aspirants and
seekers, service of all humanity, service of the
whole world." - Swami Chidananda


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We have uploaded an inspiring discourse by Sri Swami
Sivanandaji Maharaj titled "Crown of Human
Achievement" at:
http://www.dlshq.org/discourse/mar2006.htm

A brief history of The Divine Life Society by Sri
Swami Venkatesanandaji has been posted at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sivanandadaily/message/2732

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ON DEATH: "If the Atma is all-pervading there should
be the Atma in a dead body also. Then why does a dead
body not function?" Swami Shyamananda raised another
doubt.

"A dead body does not function because the individual
soul, the mind and the Pranas have left it,"
explained the Master.

"In the case of a Self-realised sage there is no
individual soul but only the Atma, so why should his
body also cease functioning at the time of death?"
Shyamananda then asked.

"The body can function only when the Pranas are
there. At the time of death the Pranas leave the
body. Therefore, it cannot function. There have been
some instances where the physical body of a Maha
Purusha transformed itself into light and
disappeared."

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"God-realisation is the crown of all human
attainments. We are born to realise God. Human birth
has no greater significance. Human birth is not
granted to us that we may consider reaching into
space or diving into the ocean depths as the zenith
of our endeavours. These are of mundane value and
much lesser than mastering one's mind and unfolding
one's spiritual potentialities." - Swami Sivananda


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We have uploaded a book by Gurudev Sri Swami
Sivanandaji Maharaj titled "Kingly Science Kingly
Secret". This book consists of detailed commentary on
select verses of the Bhagavad Gita from the published
writings of Gurudev. This book is at:
http://www.dlshq.org/download/download.htm#kingly

August 1 is the holy appearance day of Sri Goswami
Tulasidas. He is the illustrious author of
Ramcharitmanas (Hindi version of the Ramayana).
Gurudev has written an article about Goswami
Tulasidasji at:
http://www.dlshq.org/saints/tulsidas.htm

Yours in the service of Gurudev,

Pannirselvam

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INSTRUCTIONS ON STUDY: Hari Badri Narayan of South
Africa, who is now a student of Lucknow University,
has come to the Ashram for the summer vacation.

"O Hari! go on with your class lessons here also.
Prepare well for the next year. The lessons of the
first six months you should study properly now
itself. If you have a good grounding you will be able
to grasp the lessons quickly in the class. Later,
even if you have to be absent from the class owing to
illness or other reasons, you will not be the loser.
And in the end you will get brilliant success in the
final examination. You should practise Sadhana and
also render some service to the Ashram. At the same
time you should prepare yourself for the next year's
course."

The Master gave the above instructions to Hari Badri
Narayan. Some time previously he arrived at the
Ashram after losing his things and being stranded in
India. The Master had obtained admittance for him at
the Lucknow University.

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"Yoga is not hidden in caves. It is not in thick,
sequestered forests. It is not to be found in
mountain herbs. God is not a coward to run away from
towns, cities and villages. He is all-pervading. The
Gita does not want you to flee from your worldly
career to the solitude of the forest. It does not bid
you hide in a cave of the Himalayas for attaining the
supreme peace of the Eternal. It tells you to resist
unrighteousness, to develop divine virtues and try to
attain Self-realisation in and through the world." -
Swami Sivananda


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We have uploaded an article by Gurudev Sri Swami
Sivanandaji Maharaj titled "Philosophy of the Mind"
at:
http://www.dlshq.org/discourse/apr2006.htm

In honour of Sri Goswami Tulasidasji's birthday on
August 1st we uploaded an article by Sri Swami
Chidanandaji Maharaj titled "Tulasidas' Gift to
Humanity" at:
http://www.dlshq.org/discourse/aug2006.htm

Yours in the service of Gurudev,

Pannirselvam

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LEARNING MEDICINE: A Parsi boy who had come to the
Ashram was attracted by the service that the
charitable dispensary was rendering. He desired to
learn medicine.
"Om Namo Narayanaya! I do not see you at all these
days, either in the office or in the dispensary. What
are you doing?"

"Swamiji, I am learning medicine."

"Learning medicine? Where?"

"I am copying out your Family Doctor."

"Do you call that learning medicine? Would you like
to copy out the word 'sugar' on a piece of paper and
taste its sweetness? Learn it in practice. Go to the
dispensary and assist the present doctor in charge
there. You will then know the names of the diseases
and how to prepare the mixtures. This is a better way
to learn."

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"You are born for higher things. A glorious brilliant
future is awaiting you. Do not think of the past.
Purify. Meditate. March forward. Find thy rest in the
Supreme Soul." - Swami Sivananda


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Wednesday, August 16, is the holy Krishna Jayanthi
(birthday of Lord Krishna). In honour of this
occasion we uploaded an article on Lord Krishna and
His teachings by Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji
Maharaj. This article is at:
http://www.dlshq.org/religions/krishna.htm

Sri Swami Chidanandaji's Gurupurnima message is now
available in audio form at:
http://sivanandaonline.org/html/n-o-swamiji.shtm

Yours in the service of Gurudev,

Pannirselvam

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DO NOT KILL!: Swami Chinmayanandaji's Upanishad
discourse was in progress. A scorpion was noticed
near his reading desk. Vishnu Swamiji ran for the
tongs. Someone flashed a torch on the poor creature.
It curled up its tail ready to sting.

Ambekarji's son-in-law was in the group. He ran for
it and crushed it with the butt-end of his torch. To
him the problem was solved!

"Don't kill!" rang the Master's voice from behind
him. The young man stood glancing alternately at the
Master and the scorpion.

"It is a scorpion, Swamiji. It will sting someone."

"Scorpion or even a cobra-do not kill it. Let it go
away untouched or take it alive and throw it away
unharmed. Even if a cobra enters your house you
should not harm it in any manner or kill it. You
should vacate the house instead. These creatures do
not come often into your house, and of their own
accord do not harm you. God has given them the
instinct to avoid human habitation, for their own
good as well as for the good of man. When they happen
to stray into a dwelling, they should be shown an
exit.

"Killing forms an impression in the mind. It is very
difficult to eradicate such impressions later on. All
the Sadhana that you do is only calculated to
eradicate the impressions embedded in your mind. When
there is the complete destruction of these desires
and impressions, then the light of the Atma will
shine of its own accord. Therefore, you should be
particularly careful not to repeat these acts which
tend to produce wrong impressions."

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"The teachings given by Lord Krishna to Uddhava on
the eve of His departure from this world are
wonderful. He gives instructions on a variety of
subjects. But the one ringing note is: 'See Me in
everything. Surrender yourself to Me. Do all actions
for My sake. Cut of all sorts of attachments. Have
perfect unswerving devotion to Me. Sing My glories'."
- Swami Sivananda


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Photos from Krishna Jayanthi celebration on August
16th at Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh have been posted
at:
http://sivanandaonline.org/html/misc/janmastami/photo.shtm

Video clips of celebrations from previous years, in
which Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj was present,
have been posted at:
http://sivanandaonline.org/html/misc/janmastami/video.shtm

We have uploaded an article by Gurudev Sri Swami
Sivanandaji Maharaj on practicing art as yoga. The
article titled "Brush Yoga" is at:
http://www.dlshq.org/discourse/may2006.htm

Yours in the service of Gurudev,

Pannirselvam

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OVERCOMING IMPRESSIONS: The young man who had killed
the scorpion last night appeared before the Master in
the morning. His countenance indicated the severe
mental conflict he had been undergoing.

The Master noticed this the moment his eyes fell on
him. "Ohji, no harm is done. The impressions are
already there. They try to express themselves and
thus strengthen themselves every time an opportunity
offers itself. It might so happen that very often you
find yourself powerless to restrain yourself, but
every time these impressions get the upper hand, sit
down after the event and calmly analyse your conduct.
Repent, regret and resolve to correct yourself.
Slowly and gradually the impressions will get thinned
out and will be eventually annihilated. The evil
thought of killing will later never arise in the
mind. This is the state of a saint."

After a while the Master added, "It is quite possible
to achieve complete success if you practise
diligently. Saints do not drop from heaven. They are
made through constant practice. I also was killing
scorpions once. Strive and attain perfection."

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"God is the Inner Ruler. He goads the body, mind and
senses to work. Become an instrument in the hands of
the Lord. Do not expect thanks or appreciation for
your work. Do actions as your duty and offer them and
their fruits to the Lord. You will be freed by the
bonds of Karma. Your heart will be purified soon." -
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Sunday, August 27, is Ganesha Chaturthi (birthday of
Lord Ganesha). In honour of this occasion we uploaded
an article on Lord Ganesha by Gurudev Sri Swami
Sivanandaji Maharaj. This article is at:
http://www.dlshq.org/religions/ganesha.htm

Yours in the service of Gurudev,

Pannirselvam

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CHANGE THE MIND: Vishnu Swamiji wished to go to
Uttarkasi and explained that a change would give him
strength to do more work when he returned. He could
also learn certain advanced Hatha Yogic Kriyas at
Uttarkasi from an expert there.

"Why do you want a change? What is it that needs a
change? Change the mind. Alter the mental attitude.
This is the most important thing," was the Master's
advice.

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"Without the grace of Sri Ganesha and His help,
nothing whatsoever can be achieved. No action can be
undertaken without His support, grace or blessing." -
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We have uploaded an inspiring Vedantic discourse by
Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj titled "Life is One"
at:
http://www.dlshq.org/discourse/sep2006.htm

Photos from Sri Ganesh Chaturthi celebration on
August 27th at Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh have been
posted at:
http://www.sivanandaonline.org/html/misc/ganeshchaturthi/photo.shtm

Yours in the service of Gurudev,

Pannirselvam

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ADMITTING AN INMATE: A Sikh youth approached the
Master.

"Swamiji, kindly give me food and shelter. Give me
any work to do. I am a matriculant. I know
typewriting and possess a good handwriting. I am an
orphan, forsaken by my father and stepmother ten
years ago."

Without going into the antecedents of the man, the
Master consulted the office superintendent if the
young man's services could be utilised.

"No, Swamiji, we already have enough people."

The Master in his large-heartedness, said, "Give him
the work of writing addresses on the wrappers of our
journals and magazines. His handwriting is beautiful.
Let him be given food, shelter and the necessary
clothing, soap, oil, etc., like the other inmates of
the Ashram."

The Master's directions were forthwith executed and
the young man admitted.

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"The Vedantic method is deductive; the scientific
method is inductive. The Vedantic method starts with
the one and proceeds to the many. The scientific
method starts with the many and proceeds to the one."
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September 8th is Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji
Maharaj's 119th birthday anniversary. In honour of
this occasion several articles and video clips about
Gurudev have been posted at:
http://sivanandaonline.org/html/misc/sept8/video-clips.shtm

The birthday celebration programme at Sivananda
Ashram, Rishikesh can be accessed from the link given
in the page above.

In addition, we uploaded two articles on Gurudev by
his disciples. The first is titled "Sri Swami
Sivananda--A Composite Personality" by Sri Swami
Paramanandaji:
http://www.dlshq.org/saints/siva_composite.htm

The second is titled "Siva--The Sevak (Servant)" by
Sri Swami Narayananandaji.
http://www.dlshq.org/saints/siva_sevak.htm

Yours in the service of Gurudev,

Pannirselvam

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THE MASTER'S HEART: Not long after the admittance of
the Sikh boy, a young man from the South arrived at
the Ashram, prostrated to the Master, and similarly
requested for food, shelter and some work. Again the
Master gave his consent instantaneously.

Somebody began to whisper, "But what about the boy's
antecedents? He may turn out to be a traitor like
some others before him?"

To this the Master remarked, "Yes, I am conscious of
the fact that some people had proved false to their
salt and deceived me. A blind man bolted overnight
with a harmonium from here; a postman duped me to the
extent of Rs. 10,000, and another so-called devotee
took away some of my books and misappropriated the
sales proceeds. Nevertheless, I have not the heart to
refuse such requests while several others might also
show contempt. Somebody has to harbour such
supplicants, otherwise, thrown into the streets, they
would be forced to go astray in other channels.
Sometimes I am not surprised to see a Peter, a Paul
or a Thomas around me, but I hope and pray that some
day even such persons would be transformed into
saints."

The Master then directed that the boy be admitted as
an inmate and given facilities like the previous Sikh
lad.

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"Swami Sivananda never came forward to teach anybody.
Later I learnt that his method is to permit people to
learn from his own life. I found that he went from
Kutia to Kutia carrying curd and milk for serving the
sick persons with his own hands and then took his
meals late. He never relied on others." - Swami
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Today, September 24th, is Revered Sri Swami
Chidanandaji Maharaj's 90th birthday anniversary. In
honour of this occasion, we uploaded an article on
Swamiji titled "In the Company of Sri Swami
Chidanandaji Maharaj" at:
http://www.dlshq.org/saints/chida_company.htm

September 23 to October 1 is the holy Navaratri
festival. This festival is observed in honour of the
Divine Mother. We have uploaded an article about the
Divine Mother by Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji
Maharaj at:
http://www.dlshq.org/religions/devi.htm

There is further information about Navaratri along
with video clips at:
http://www.sivanandaonline.org/html/misc/navaratri/introduction.shtm

Yours in the service of Gurudev,

Pannirselvam

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DUTY TO ONE'S PARENTS: A young man from Coorg
prostrated to the Master, saying, "Swamiji, I wish to
stay here and carry on my Sadhana. I can work in your
office and be useful."

Quick came the question, "Have you got parents?"
"Yes, Swamiji, my brothers will look after them," was
the explanation.

The Master said bluntly, "But what about your share
of service and duty to them?"

The young man felt the prick of conscience and
quickly retreated with his face downcast. He departed
forthwith for his native place.

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to become like Chidanandaji" and he alone will be
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There is a new update on Sri Swami Chidanandaji
Maharaj along with photographs taken on Swamiji's
birthday on September 24th at:
http://sivanandaonline.org/html/n-o-swamiji.shtm

We have uploaded an article titled "Quest for Peace"
by Sri Swami Chidanandaji at:
http://www.dlshq.org/discourse/oct2006.htm

Yours in the service of Gurudev,

Pannirselvam

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CARE OF A SICK DOG: On the 18th of November, 1958,
while on his way back to his room from the office,
with a crowd of devotees following him in mirth and
devotion, the Master suddenly stopped and closed his
eyes, as if in prayer. He had noticed a dog resting
in a semi-conscious state, emaciated and exhausted.
There was a big, deep ulcer on its head. Scores of
passers-by were walking past unconcernedly.

"Poor creature!" exclaimed the Master. "This injury
could not be the result of an accident. It appears to
be some chronic infection and it should be attended
to at once."

He immediately called the resident doctors, Dr
Panjabi Prahlad and Dr Ram Chandaran to do the
needful. In a few moments all those following the
Master began expressing sentiments of pity and
sympathy for the poor beast.

The doctors immediately attended to the dog when it
awoke from its slumber. They gave it a lot of food
and drink and sprinkled the necessary powders and
medicines on the ulcer, finally bandaging the wound.

At the night Satsang the first thing that the Master
anxiously enquired about was the health of the dog,
and called upon the doctors to give their day's
report. He was happy to learn that the treatment was
proving effective and the dog progressing
magnificently.

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"Unseen, God helps you with faithful hands. Unheard,
He hears your speech. He knows your thoughts.
Remember, He is always with you. He is pure, all-
pervading Consciousness, Satchidananda." - Swami
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Namaste!

The October 2006 issue of the Divine Life magazine
has been posted at:
http://sivanandaonline.org/html/dls/magazine/2006/oct-2006.shtm

The articles in the above issue are:
1) Devi Worship Constitutes Goodness, Prosperity And
Knowledge by Sri Swami Sivananda
2) Prayer Must Become Part of Our Life and Action by
Sri Swami Chidananda
3) Meditation Part 3 by Sri Swami Krishnananda
4) Preceptor-Disciple-Relation by Sri Swami
Brahmananda
5) Planting the Seed of Aspiration by Sri Swami
Venkatesananda
6) The Map is Not the Journey by Sri Swami
Atmaswarupananda

A series of articles titled "Sri Swami Sivananda and
His Mission" is being uploaded to Sri Swami
Krishnanandaji's website. These articles are being
posted on the 8th of every month. The first two
chapters can be accessed from:
http://www.swami-krishnananda.org/gurudev_0.html

Yours in the service of Gurudev,

Pannirselvam

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JAPA ENCOURAGED: Emerging from the Satsang on his way
to his quarters the Master noticed three striplings
(servants of the Ashram), with their foreheads
besmeared white with the sacred ash, uttering, "Ram,
Ram, Ram" in chorus.

Amused at the sight, the Master asked his secretary,
Swami Satchidananda, to give a rupee note to each one
of the boys. He further instructed them, "Continue
this Ram-Nam Japa always."

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Om Namo Bhagavate Krishnanandaya!

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Today (Oct. 21) is the holy Deepavali day. In honour
of this occasion we uploaded a Deepavali message by
Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj at:
http://www.dlshq.org/religions/deepavali2.htm

There are videos of Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj
celebrating Deepavali during previous years at:
http://sivanandaonline.org/html/misc/deepavali/deepavali-video.shtm

Please visit the following link if you would like more
information about Deepavali:
http://www.dlshq.org/religions/deepavali.htm

Yours in the service of Gurudev,

Pannirselvam

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A CONFESSION: The date was 11 December, 1958. In the
Satsang hall tonight, a youth of about twenty-five
years was ushered in by Swami Chidanandaji--one
Suresh Chandra--whom the Master knew some years ago
as a "problem child", and who today had voluntarily
come forward to atone for his past sins and talk with
honest pride about the great change for the better
that had overtaken him.

The Master welcomed him as "Pundit Suresh", and with
a bewitching smile blessed him profusely. Suresh
informed the Master that he was now a graduate (B.A.)
and was studying privately for the M.A. He was
presently teaching at Rishikesh in a secondary
school.
Today he was emboldened to come into the Master's
presence.

He began: "So here I am, Gurudev. Let me read to you
from my written confessional statement in Hindi,
which I had kept ready several months ago, waiting
for an opportunity of expressing it."

Suresh Chandra read the long scroll in high-flown
Hindi, with a heavy heart and tearful eyes, but with
faith and confidence in himself, oblivious of
everyone except the Master.

"Gurudev, thou knowest me since several years when I
was considered a problem child, a 'lost son', a do-
nothing, roaming about in the streets, irresponsible,
disobedient and quarrelsome. I was a vagabond,
deserving of every epithet. It was thy Grace that
saved me, and next, Swami Chidanandaji's.

"Thy Ashram, as the name implies, is a place which
affords refuge to rogues and saints alike, and to
those who seek spiritual bliss. My parents had driven
me out of home as useless. My brothers and sisters
looked upon me with contempt. I would not go to
school and loafed about with do-nothings. Food and
shelter thy Holiness gave me.

"I was given some work to do in the Ashram kitchen
but my childish pranks and mischievous habits
continued. Even here I was a veritable nuisance.
Swami Chidanandaji chided me many times, stopping my
food and even driving me out of the premises in
wintry cold and scorching heat. But I continued to be
a blockhead. Swami Chidanandaji, with his motherly
affection, always let me back with a prayer: 'Let me
hope you will do better next time'.

"As an urchin I had no imagination to gauge the
greatness of a sage like 'Bada Swamiji'. Together
with other street boys I used to criticise him,
ridicule him and indulge in mimicry, like stroking
his belly. I played all sorts of pranks, both big and
small.

"Another very bad habit in which I was an expert was
throwing stones at monkeys and dogs and lynching
them. On a fateful day, while I was thus wasting my
time and energy, harassing the poor beasts and
throwing stones at them, I was quite unmindful of my
surroundings and the consequences of my foolish play.

"Suddenly I heard a passer-by shouting at me
forcefully, 'Stop, you devil! You have hurt Bada
Swamiji.' And he pounced upon me with a stick.
Gurudev was at that time proceeding from his quarters
to the office for the day's work. From a distance I
could see him bleeding from his forehead and somebody
wiping the blood off. Even in that condition, Gurudev
appeared cool and kind to the faults of others. He
asked the man not to beat me and beckoned me to
himself.

"A salt eater of the Ashram and a servant of his that
I was, I felt very much ashamed of my evil act, and
for once felt deeply that I deserved and will suffer
as a penance any indictment and punishment that Bada
Swamiji ordained.

"And what do you think his 'punishment' was? A pat on
my back, a few sweetmeats from a satchel he was
carrying, and a sermon for future guidance-'child,
behave better. Don't waste your precious time and
energy in this way. Do something useful.'

"This incident was the turning point in my life and
career. It was God-sent. Ashamed and repentant, I at
once returned to my home and mother and resolved that
I shall be an ideal boy, man and citizen. I shall go
back to school and attend to my studies zealously. I
prostrated to Bada Swamiji and Chota Swamiji.

"Off and on I used to come from Rishikesh to render
small services to Swami Chidanandaji and seek his
advice and guidance, which he always gave
ungrudgingly. My faith in both the Swamijis began to
grow greater. By their Grace I not only passed the
matriculation but also the B.A. with distinction. And
now I am a teacher and efficient in many arts and
crafts. My poverty-stricken family is much better
off. I earn a good salary and have a good reputation.
My students and comrades respect me. All glory to the
two Swamijis who, by their sweet ways and divine
prayers, wrought this change in me!"

There was pin-drop silence in the Satsang hall as Sri
Suresh Chandra read out his story in deliberate
tones. The Master was very happy to listen to this
confessional statement and account straight from
Suresh Chandra's mouth, without any reservations. He
hailed Suresh and called him over to himself from the
dais. With downcast eyes Suresh prostrated at the
Master's feet and asked for forgiveness for his sins
and failings of the past. He assured the Master that
he was now on the right spiritual path and only
craved for his blessings to strengthen his resolves.

The loving Master, ever ready and willing, blessed
him vociferously, wishing him "still greater success
in all his ventures." He prayed for the prosperity,
health, long life, peace and eternal bliss of Suresh
and his family. He then invited Suresh to wind up his
beautiful 'oration' with his amusing comics and
dramatic acting, which the latter did to the great
delight of all. The audience, too, raised their hands
to bless him from the core of their hearts.

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injury done by him. You will gain immense spiritual
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Om Namo Bhagavate Krishnanandaya!

Namaste!

June 1st is the anniversary of sannyasa diksha of
Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. In honour of
this occasion we uploaded an article by Sri Swami
Chidanandaji Maharaj titled "Gurudev--An Exemplar of
Renunciation" at:
http://www.dlshq.org/discourse/jun2007.htm

There are photos and video clips of Sri Swami
Chidanandaji Maharaj taken in March 2007 at:
http://sivanandaonline.org/html/n-o-swamiji.shtm

There have been numerous additions to Sri Swami
Krishnanandaji Maharaj's site since I last sent a
message more than 7 months ago. Please be sure to
read Swamiji's new book "The Study and Practice of
Yoga". It is an indispensable guide for the aspirant.
You can access this from:
http://www.swami-krishnananda.org/uploads.html

Yours in the service of Gurudev,

Pannirselvam

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SPONTANEOUS GIVING: In the very early days of the
Ashram, a man with hat, boot and suit, looking like a
real gentleman, came to the Master. He was from
Ambala.

He requested one of the disciples, "I want a complete
set of Swamiji's books."

He went on enumerating all his requirements as if he
intended to purchase the entire Sivananda Publication
League!

"Are you going to pay for the whole lot here?" the
disciple asked.

He replied, "No, I will send the money from
Mussoorie."

The disciple refused to let him have anything.

But the Master said, "Give them to him. Give him a
complete set of books. He is going to open a
library."

"Swamiji, he may cheat us," said the disciple.

The Master's reply was spontaneous, "No, no. It does
not matter. Give him what he wants."

The gentleman also wanted two large framed pictures--
rare pictures illustrating the Gita Upadesha--that
were hung in the office.

The disciple again refused but the Master instructed
him, "Give him the pictures, too."

Ultimately the gentleman took books worth Rs. 180,
the pictures, gramophone records, etc. The Master was
cross with the disciple for about two or three days
because he did not hand over to the gentleman all the
books and pictures immediately.

After waiting for three months the disciple
discovered that there was no such man in Mussoorie.
He went to Ambala and fought with the parents.

They said, "What are we to do? We know nothing. Our
son is in the mental hospital at Lahore!"

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"Gurudev engaged himself in multifarious activities
each day when he came out of his kutir to the office.
He met visitors, entertained them, freely gave them
spiritual literature, gave a patient hearing to their
troubles, solved their problems, and if they were in
distress, gave them solace. Like a great-grandfather,
he did all these things. Yet we saw that he was
constantly immersed in the Cosmic Being. He was
constantly and continuously living in the Divine, in
the Spiritual. He was a dual-dimensional marvel of
our contemporary times." - Swami Chidananda


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Om Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya!
Om Namo Bhagavate Krishnanandaya!

Namaste!

We uploaded an article by Gurudev Sri Swami
Sivanandaji Maharaj titled "What is True Vairagya
(Dispassion)?" at:
http://www.dlshq.org/discourse/jul2004.htm

An article by Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj titled
"Swami Sivananda--Personified Synthesis of Dynamism
and Renunciation" has been posted at:
http://sivanandaonline.org/html/misc/sannyasasiva/sannyasa1.shtm

Yours in the service of Gurudev,

Pannirselvam

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IDOL WORSHIP: It was during the All-India Tour on the
13th of September, 1950. Dr Hafiz Sayed, Ph.D.,
D.Litt., of the Allahabad University, an admirer of
the Master and a keen student of Hindu philosophy,
met the Master at his university. During the course
of his conversation, he said that he had stayed at
Tiruvannamalai in South India for some time, and
asked the Master, "Swamiji, do you believe in the
greatness of the Arunachala hill? Do you think there
is special glory in the hill itself?"

"Yes, yes. Why not? By the very remembrance of the
place one gets liberation. It is true. We must have
faith and realise its benefit."

Then Dr Sayed acquainted the Master with his own
study of the Master's works. He summed up his
estimation of the Master's mission in the following
words: "Swamiji, a man has only Rs. 50 and gives the
whole thing in charity. Another has a few lakhs of
rupees but keeps it all to himself. Swamiji, you are
like the man who has lakhs and still gives everything
away. You are more useful to society and mankind than
the sages who dwell in caves."

Dr Sayed had another interesting question to ask the
Master.

"Swamiji, when Vedanta says that God is nameless and
formless, how did idol worship arise? Do you justify
it?"

"Yes, yes," came the Master's immediate reply. "What
about the beginner? He requires a name and a form
upon which to fix his mind. Further, the Vedas ask
the idol worshipper to repeat hymns like the Purusha
Suktha, which take him to the very threshold of the
nameless and attributeless Brahman."

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"You should seek a renewal of the spiritual life as a
solution to many of the problems that confront you."
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Om Namo Bhagavate Krishnanandaya!

Namaste!

We uploaded an article by Gurudev Sri Swami
Sivanandaji Maharaj titled "Dissemination of
Knowledge" at:
http://www.dlshq.org/discourse/aug2004.htm

The June 2007 issue of the Divine Life magazine has
been posted at:
http://sivanandaonline.org/html/dls/magazine/2007/June-2007.shtm

Some of the articles in the latest issue are:
1) The Rugged Path by Sri Swami Sivananda
2) The Glory of Renunciation by Sri Swami Chidananda
3) The Search for Truth by Sri Swami Krishnananda
4) Peace and Liberty by Sri Swami Shivapremananda
5) Truly Understanding the Path by Sri Swami
Atmaswarupananda
6) The Earnings Which Increase by Sri Swami
Ramarajyam

A new book by Sri Swami Krishnanandaji Maharaj titled
"The Heart and Soul of Spiritual Practice" is being
serialized at Swamiji's site. Please visit:
http://www.swami-krishnananda.org/heart/heart_1.html

Yours in the service of Gurudev,

Pannirselvam

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THE REAL SADHU: During the Master's epoch-making All-
India Tour, a large number of people had gathered
under a shamiana (canopy) erected for Satsang in the
compound of Sri Wahi's house at Allahabad. The Master
would not lose an opportunity of serving his
children. He stood up, sang and delivered his
discourse.

"If you find mercy and humility in a person, then
alone can you know that he is a Sadhu. His heart will
melt at the suffering of others. Man has a sin-
hardened heart. When it begins to melt, the Lord
manifests Himself. A Sadhu need not deliver lectures
on the Panchadasi. He need not necessarily be able to
deliver eloquent discourses on the Gita. He may not
be able to comment for three hours on a single verse
of the Brahma Sutra, but a sweet aroma will always be
emanating from him. This will attract you to him. It
will give you peace and inner bliss when you approach
him. All your worry and anxiety will disappear as you
approach him. His very look will elevate you. His
words will inspire you and engrave themselves on the
tablet of your heart. Your nature will be transformed
by his very look. You will turn a new page in your
life. Such will be his power! Such is the glory of
true mercy and humility!

"People have a hard heart, a heart harder than
granite, harder than diamond, on account of wrong
actions done life after life. This heart should melt.
Only then can they have Self-realisation. Note well
that there is no short-cut to Self-realisation. A man
without mercy, love and humility cannot realise the
Self. You must understand this clearly. You must
engrave these words in your heart. You must write
them in bold letters on placards and place them in
your rooms and offices. The Lord cannot manifest
Himself in a sin-hardened heart. It must melt like
butter before He can reveal Himself.

"This melting is done by Kirtan and untiring selfless
service rendered with the feeling that all are forms
of Lord Narayana. Then you will develop a feeling of
oneness with all. Listening to the scriptures and
contemplation will be of no avail if there is no
purification of the heart. Vedantic Sadhana at this
immature stage will only fatten your egoism and
harden it. The bonds of worldliness will grow tighter
and the veil of ignorance become thicker.

"Without purifying the heart no progress in Sadhana
is possible. Therefore, practise Japa, sing Kirtan,
do untiring selfless service. Be generous. Give,
give, give. Kill vanity. Worldly people have their
own vanity, but much harder is the egoism of a Sadhu.
He thinks that he is superior to a householder
because he knows the Gita by heart and he can deliver
thrilling lectures for weeks on end on each verse of
the Upanishads. This spiritual pride is extremely
difficult to eradicate.

"Maya assumes many different forms. The ego assumes
various shapes. Just as water takes on the form of
the vessel into which it is poured, so also the ego
adjusts itself to all circumstances and persists in
its work.

"You renounce the world so that you can get rid of
the vanity of wealth and material desires. Now you
acquire another vanity--the vanity of renunciation.
In order to crush the ego you do scavenging, though
you are highly educated. Now the ego assumes the
subtle form of the vanity of service. You bow to all,
you prostrate to all, in order to develop humility.
This indefatigable ego comes up there also--you now
have the most dangerous vanity of humility. You feel
inwardly that you are humbler than others. This ego
is your terrible enemy. It wages guerilla warfare
with you. Beware! Beware! Beware!

"If you are sincere you can eradicate this ego
through Japa, Kirtan and selfless service. Sincere
people are very rare in this world. You can count
them on your finger-tips. Sincerity--it is a very
rare virtue! It is a combination of several virtues--
of truthfulness, straight-forwardness, simplicity,
absence of vanity, courage, fearlessness, tenacity of
purpose, love and humility. All these go to form
sincerity. A sincere man is immediately respected and
trusted by all. Only if you have this virtue will
there be rapid spiritual progress. Only then will you
realise the fullest benefits of the Japa, Kirtan and
meditation that you practise daily.

"Introspect and find out how you are progressing in
the cultivation of these divine virtues. You are not
practising introspection regularly. You have not the
strength of mind or the power of discrimination to
introspect. You think that you are very much
advanced, but when a test comes you fail miserably.
It is because there has been no real progress, no
real spiritual advancement. It is vanity that makes
you think that you are very advanced.

"Apply this acid test on yourself: does your heart
melt at the suffering of others? Has charity and
generosity become your very nature? Your money
belongs to the Lord. You have no business to keep
more than you need. How can you accumulate wealth
when your God in the form of a poor man is starving?
How can you take food four times a day when the
beggar--Lord Narayana--is starving outside the door?
These are the tests of spiritual progress.

"Do you run to a poor man walking along the street
and offer him food? Do you rush to the aid of a sick
or injured man lying on the roadside and ask, 'My
Lord, in what way may I serve thee?' If you do so,
then you are really advancing on the spiritual path.
You will soon develop cosmic love, which is the
threshold of liberation.

"If you really want God, then all these things must
be done. You should have mercy. You should feel that
you are only a trustee of your money; you are like a
gatekeeper. God has given you money. You should share
it with others. Purchase blankets in winter and
distribute them to the poor lying on the roadside.
What a joy you feel! The man who has not shared what
he has with others has a poor heart indeed, though he
may be a millionaire. Even the man who has nothing to
eat is the richest man in the world if he has a large
heart, if he shares what he has with others.

"The real Sadhu is one who has nothing to call his
own except a large, magnanimous heart--not one who
can skillfully argue about the existence of God or
the falsehood of creation, who is an expert in
intellectual acrobatics, who is proficient in the
coining and use of a few phrases. You can discover
him on the station platform. He will quarrel for half
an hour with a porter for the sake of two annas!

"If you are Ramprasad, feel that all are Ramprasad.
One Divine Consciousness pervades all. It sees
through all, It works through all. All ears are
yours. Feel as such. What an expansion of heart you
experience! All barriers are now broken down.
Everywhere you behold the one Lord, one Krishna, the
God who is both immanent and transcendent. "The
aspirant should be very careful. Not even an angry
look or the slightest trace of irritability should
arise in his heart. He should possess a sweet heart
and a sweet tongue.

"You should remain under a Guru. Serve him. There is
no greater Sadhana than service of the Guru. The Guru
will teach you the appropriate Sadhana for your
development. "May God bless you all with health, long
life, peace, prosperity and eternal bliss!"

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There are a couple of videos of Sri Swami
Chidanandaji Maharaj taken on June 2nd, 2007 at:
http://sivanandaonline.org/html/n-o-swamiji.shtm

We uploaded an article by Sri N. Ananthanarayanan
titled "Living in the Present" at:
http://www.dlshq.org/discourse/jan2007.htm

Yours in the service of Gurudev,

Pannirselvam

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COMPASSION IN ACTION: It was a hot summer day on the
10th of August, 1958. A beautiful, innocent-looking
girl, hardly about twenty-two, arrived in a shabby
white sari and asked the receptionist at the Ashram
for asylum and stay as a "seeker". She entered a
false name in the register.

Night came, and after the Master had occupied his
seat at the Satsang, the girl made the customary
namaskar to him, prostrating and handing a note. The
Master was always up and doing and did not lay things
by for scrutiny later. Then and there his decisions
were taken.

The note in effect read: "Sri Satguru Maharaj, I am a
sinner, a spoilt child. Unmarried, I yet carry a
child within. I am the innocent victim of a young
scoundrel of Delhi, a neighbour who, after having
exploited me, deserted me. My parents are elsewhere
but in order to supplement their income I was
employed in Delhi, staying with certain relatives. I
went astray, not realising the consequences. I cannot
raise my head anywhere. I cannot return to my
parents. I have come here to drown myself in the
Ganges after the expression of this confession and
penitence to thee. Bless me and save my soul."

The Master lost no time in giving her his
benediction, and asked her not to be rash but to wait
and watch.

He allowed her to remain in the Ashram till he
thought over the matter and found a solution. Since
she had completely thrown herself at his mercy, it
was now his responsibility. She was given a separate
room, food and clothing, and a venerable Swami of her
own community was in charge of her comfort, safety
and needs. An old lady was her room-mate. Except
these two persons no one else knew about the
situation.

The Master contacted a devotee lady doctor to take
charge of the poor girl, who was due to deliver the
baby in October at a maternity hospital. The doctor
very joyfully accepted the command and promised
utmost secrecy.

The Master then consulted a venerable couple who were
devotees of his and were childless, to ascertain from
them whether they would adopt the coming child, be it
a boy or a girl.

"Yes, Swamiji, and by thy Grace we will perform the
adoption ceremony with great eclat. Whether the baby
be a male or a female, it would be a divine
blessing," came the answer from the couple.

On the 22nd of October there came a telegram to the
Master: "X. blessed with a baby daughter."

Greetings and blessings were sent to the girl and a
letter written to the couple requesting them to come
over to the Ashram to see and adopt the baby
treasure. All arrived on the 14th day of the birth of
the child--the girl from the maternity home and the
childless couple from Delhi.

On the 7th of November the sacred adoption ceremony
was performed in the benign presence of the Master,
with the chanting of verses and prayers. Trays of
sweets were ready. The baby was smiling and as
beautiful as her mother. The girl bowed to the Master
with great fervour and gratitude. The adopting
parents, too, were filled with great joy. The
ceremony lasted for about an hour, with everyone
joining in prayers and blessings for the long life
and prosperity of the girl, the baby and the adopting
parents.

The Master applied the sacred ash to all three and to
the baby, naming her "Shakuntala", saying that he
liked that name best. Taking the baby from the girl
he handed it to the adopting mother with a prayer,
"Long live Shakuntala! She will be an ideal girl."

Tears trickled down the girl's cheeks. Overwhelmed,
she sat down.

Addressing her, the Master said, "Worry not, my
child. I bless you! You will now marry suitably and
have many more such children."

A devotee from amongst the audience remarked, "We see
the greatness of Gurudev only in our old age. We have
come and prostrated to him so late in our lives, but
this fortunate baby of only fourteen days has found
out Sri Satguru Maharaj so miraculously and is taken
in his lap and blessed so abundantly."

The foster parents returned to Delhi the same night.
As for the girl, she was now wiser and a new light
radiated from her. She later returned to her parents
who accepted her back with equally good grace and
blessings.

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We uploaded an article by Gurudev Sri Swami
Sivanandaji Maharaj titled "Where Is Real Love?" at:
http://www.dlshq.org/discourse/jul2007.htm

Yours in the service of Gurudev,

Pannirselvam

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THE WORTH OF MONEY: As soon as the Master was seated
in the office chair, Sri K. came to take leave of
him. Sri K. was an ambitious young man who had
previously worked in the Sivananda Charitable
Hospital. He left the Ashram without informing the
Master and accepted a job in Delhi. After a short
period there he felt restless and longed to have
Darshan of the Master. Being fully aware of the
Master's magnanimous capacity to forget and forgive,
he came without hesitation and stayed at the Ashram
for a couple of days. As usual the Master received
him with kindness and love.

Before taking leave, Sri K. remarked to the Master
that in spite of enjoying a larger salary and more
physical comforts in Delhi, he had no peace of mind.

"How can you find peace and rest there?" asked the
Master. "You will have to be a servant there. To the
worldly-minded people money is the most important
God. What is the worth of money? A dip in the sacred
Ganges is equal to two crores of rupees.

"Go back to Delhi and work there and, when you feel
completely dissatisfied with that life, return to the
Ashram. But before you return make up your mind never
to quit the Ashram again."

Sri K. felt rather ashamed because of his ingratitude
to the Master and tried to justify his action by
saying that he was trying to gain good experience in
the X-ray department so that he could utilise it for
the benefit of the Ashram hospital when he returned.

The Master, with an amusing smile, replied, "Are you
trying to give me plantains? I have already passed
the plantain school!"

The Master was referring to the common trick played
by mothers, who offered plantains to their children
in order to pacify them!

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Om Namo Bhagavate Krishnanandaya!

Namaste!

We have uploaded an article by Sri Swami Chidanandaji
Maharaj titled "Dwell in God-thought" at:
http://www.dlshq.org/discourse/nov2006.htm

The July 2007 issue of the Divine Life magazine has
been posted at:
http://sivanandaonline.org/html/dls/magazine/2007/E_JULY-2007.pdf

Some of the articles in the latest issue are:
1) What Religion Means to Humanity by Sri Swami
Sivananda
2) The Necessity for a Guru by Sri Swami Chidananda
3) The Search for Truth by Sri Swami Krishnananda
4) Peace and Liberty by Sri Swami Shivapremananda
5) Transcend Your Feelings by Sri Swami
Atmaswarupananda
6) Sirshasana by Sri Swami Chidananda
7) Change Your Way of Thinking by Sri Swami
Ramarajyam

Yours in the service of Gurudev,

Pannirselvam

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SANNYAS: The Master was awarding titles to some of
his deserving devotees. He turned towards Sri S. and
asked her, "What title do you want?"

"Sannyas title, Swamiji."

"Do you know how to fight? Before taking Sannyas you
must know how to fight."

Sri S. was puzzled at this unexpected remark. It took
her a few minutes to understand the inner meaning of
the words. She then replied, "Yes, Swamiji, I will
fight with the lower mind."

"Yes, that is what I meant," said the Master.

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"Develop the power of endurance. Lead a hard life." -
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We have uploaded an article by Sri N.
Ananthanarayanan titled "How to Get Your Desires
Fulfilled" at:
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Yours in the service of Gurudev,

Pannirselvam

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A DEVOTEE'S FAITH: The Master was informed by Dr.
Mukerji that Sri Neelakantan, one of his dearest
disciples, was seriously ill. The doctor advised that
he be shifted to a bigger hospital. The Master was
anxious and immediately sent for Savitri, Sri
Neelakantan's wife.

"The doctor is of the opinion that Sri Neelakantan
must be treated in a more efficient hospital. Is your
brother in Delhi? What do you say to this?"

Sri Savitri, who was very much devoted to her
husband, replied with tears in her eyes, "To me the
best place is where Bhagavan lives. (She always
addressed the Master as 'Bhagavan'). With Bhagavan's
Grace and the treatment of the doctors of the Ashram
I am sure my husband will get well. I came here with
full faith in Bhagavan and I have the faith that my
husband will be all right. I do not want to take him
anywhere else. Will you allow me to bring him to you
to get your blessings?"

The Master immediately interrupted, "No, do not bring
him here. I will go and see him."

Sri Savitri asked, "May I send a telegram to Murali
to come here? Her presence may comfort him." Murali,
her daughter, was studying in a medical college.

"What about her lessons? She will miss them," said
the Master.

"Yes, she has to appear for the examination."

The Master turned to the doctor, "How can we shift
him to Delhi? His wife and children are here. Where
will they stay in Delhi? She is not willing to take
him there."

With his eyes closed, in a second the Master withdrew
himself within and began conducting Japa of the Maha
Mrityunjaya Mantra. The office hall resounded with
the divine vibrations.

After a while he said, "Ohji, arrange for Mrityunjaya
Japa to be conducted in the temple. Let it go on the
whole day long."

He was informed that the priest was doing the Japa.
"That is not sufficient. Some of the Ashramites also
must join in." He then instructed one of the Swamis
to go and do the Japa whenever he found the time. He
instructed another Swami also to go and conduct the
Japa. Turning to Sri Savitri, the Master said, "You
also must do Japa with your children. Give him
complete rest. Let him take fruit juice and ask him
not to worry. Everything will be all right."

He handed her some sacred ash to be applied on Sri
Neelakantan. He also requested some of the disciples
to go and help the family, and was informed that
Swami S. was already doing so and had been awake the
whole night.

Turning to him the Master said, "You are old. If you
exert much you yourself will need someone to look
after you." He then requested Swami P. to kindly go
and help the family.

Turning to the doctor, the Master said, "Doctor
Saheb, I wish you would extend your stay here for a
few days more."

Dr Mukerji said that he had to leave that day.

"Then please write down the necessary treatment. If
the medicines are not available here I will send
someone to Dehra Dun and get them."

The Master himself took a paper and gave it to the
doctor, requesting him to write down the treatment.

It was now very late, long past office hours. The
Master was waiting for the doctor to finish writing.
Noticing this the doctor said, "It will take half an
hour for me to write the history of the case and the
treatment."

"Does not matter," came the prompt reply.

In the evening when the Master came out, he anxiously
asked Sri Savitri, "How is Sri Neelakantan? Is he
better? Is he able to talk? Did you give him the
fruit juice? Did he drink it?"

By late evening Sri Neelakantan was much better. His
fever had come down, his pain was reduced and he was
cheerful and full of hope of a speedy recovery.

When the Master reached the office the next morning,
he called Meenakshi Amma and instructed her, "Kindly
go and find out how Sri Neelakantan is feeling,
whether he had good sleep, whether his pain is less
and what food he took."

Meenakshi Amma immediately departed and, returning
shortly, reported that he had slept well, his
appetite was better and his pain less. The fever,
too, had come down.

"First class! Is he smiling?" the Master asked, with
a joyful expression on his face, and continued, "Yes,
he will be able to run tomorrow."

Swami S. now appeared before the Master, but before
he could talk, the Master said, "Your patient is all
right, I think."

"Yes, Swamiji, when your Grace is there what else can
happen."

"The doctor was frightening him. Tomorrow he can eat
sambar and rice. Yes, I made Lord Shiva run to him by
the force of my Mrityunjaya Japa yesterday. So he has
to be all right."

Overjoyed with the news of the quick recovery of Sri
Neelakantan, the above sentence just slipped out of
the Master's mouth.

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"No one who thirsts for name, fame, power, lordship
and enjoyment here or elsewhere can achieve success
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Namaste!

Tomorrow, July 29th, is the Holy Guru Purnima
celebration. This is a special day of worship of ones
Guru. Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj has
written about the significance of this holy festival
and it has been posted at:
http://www.dlshq.org/religions/guru_purnima.htm

We have also uploaded a book titled "Guru-Bhakti
Yoga" by Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji. This book is
a compilation of Gurudev's "sayings" on Guru and Guru
Bhakti Yoga. This book has been posted at:
http://www.dlshq.org/download/download.htm#gurubhaktiyoga

Yours in the service of Gurudev,

Pannirselvam

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LOVING CONSIDERATION: A very old lady devotee of the
Master was always very keen on having a last glimpse
of him just before he went to his quarters from the
office. She also loved to watch the Master
approaching from a distance. So, while he walked
along the road, she would make a short-cut by
climbing down the steep steps, and wait at a
particular spot every day to do her pranams to him.
Today, the Master affectionately said to her, "Don't
go by the steps. Go the other way. For your sake I
will walk very slowly, then you can reach your
favourite spot before me."

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his teachings, to shine as the very embodiment of his
teachings, and to propagate his glory and his
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Yours in the service of Gurudev,

Pannirselvam

Om Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya!
Om Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya!
Om Namo Bhagavate Krishnanandaya!

Namaste!

We have uploaded an article by Gurudev Sri Swami
Sivanandaji Maharaj titled "Real Education" at:
http://www.dlshq.org/discourse/aug2007.htm

A Guru Purnima message by Sri Swami Krishnanandaji
Maharaj has been posted at:
http://www.swami-krishnananda.org/disc/disc_106.html

Yours in the service of Gurudev,

Pannirselvam

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LAUGHING AND WEEPING: Hearing the sound of some
laughter issuing from a corner of the office, the
Master turned towards one of the devotees and asked,
"Do you know how many muscles operate during weeping
and how many during laughter?"

He could not answer the question, so the Master said,
"Seventy-five muscles during weeping and fifteen
during laughter. Such a great amount of energy is
wasted during weeping!"

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"It is the very anthithesis of the spirit of true
religion to look into the defects of other people's
religion with a vilifying attitude. Only then do
quarrels arise. "My religion is superior; my religion
dates back to fifth century B.C." All these mean
notions are the seeds of misunderstanding. All
religions have come from God; every religion is
good." - Swami Sivananda


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Yours in the service of Gurudev,

Pannirselvam

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SPIRITUAL PRIDE: An old gentleman, a devotee of the
Master, who had been practising Kundalini Yoga, came
to the Master's quarters to receive his blessings as
he was leaving the Ashram that day. The Master made
enquiries about his progress in Sadhana.

With an expression of pride he informed the Master,
"I am doing Kechari Mudra. Now I must be able to move
in the air."

With a significant smile the Master said to him,
"Yes, you can go up in the air, but do come back to
Ananda Kutir*!"

* Ananda Kutir is Swami Sivanandaji's place of
residence.

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"The seeker, during spiritual practices will have to
undergo different kinds of experiences. These
experiences are part and parcel of spiritual life.
Sometimes the seeker feels joy and sometimes feels no
taste for the spiritual life. You will have to rise
above happiness and unhappiness. Let not these
trouble your mind. They come and go." - Swami
Chidananda


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