Swami Krishnanandaji had the following to say about the Amarnath agitation, expressing His and Sree Ramadasa Mission’s full support to the ongoing protest:
“In Amarnath people are praying for prosperity of the whole universe. A universal protection and prosperity is earnestly prayed for. Forgetting the material status and positions, people travel hundreds of miles to Amarnath for peace and union with the lord. It is the duty of others to give more facilities for these great pilgrims. On the contrary people are discarding and demolishing the structure of Universal peace.
The pilgrims at Amarnath chant – ‘maata cha Parvati devi pita devo Maheswara, bandhava Shiva bhaktacha, Swadesho bhuvanatrayam.’ – which means ‘ We are meeting the Universal father and mother here and declaring the Universal brotherhood.’
So giving a little piece of land to these selfless people for taking rest is the basic principle of humanity. If we are unable to do it, the whole world must compel the Kashmiris to do it.
It is not a matter just of Kashmir or India but of the Universe and on it balances the basic principles of Divinity and Selflessness. Religious hatred is the basis on which other societies are formed, but Sanathan Dharma is too high a philosophy to stoop so low!
When hindus are thinking and inwardly chanting – om shanti – others are annihilating peace and declaring ashanti. This must be stopped.
Awake, arise and listen all countrymen – be you common men, intellectuals, Devout, or Adharmis – If you want to keep the tradition of tolerance, peace and prosperity alive, Do Not deny or let others deny land for Amarnath pilgrims !”
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- A Message from Swami Krishnananda Saraswathy -
Swamiji’s main philosophy revolved around the concept of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam‘. It means - ‘World is One Family‘. This family includes humans of all races, religions, castes and creeds, animals , plants, and nature in all its glory. When one realises the potent meaning of this small phrase, it will lead to peace, prosperity and enlightenment. The concept of Universal Brotherhood can be realised through Sanatan Dharma. It is a way of sacred life not possessed as a personal property by any priest or person, organisation or region. One must live in harmony witn nature, one’s fellow beings, etc. to achieve peace and tranquility. Otherwise only war and disharmony shall beset us all.
Protecting and promoting the life is the basic principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. Life depends on breath. Everyone breathes the same air, one person exhales it, another inhales it. This breath supports the Prana. Therefore for prana to increase and flourish, the barriers based on narrow-mindedness that restrict the flourishing of life must be dropped. The principle of prana is the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.
Swamiji’s life centered around this truth. He gave selflessly to all who approached Him. He helped selflessly all who turned to Him. He fought against Adharma because people were suffering. He achieved Yoga with the supreme spirit.
Yoga or ‘Union” with the Lord can only be gained by compassion for all of Lord’s creation. Those who wage religious war must realise this. Followers of Sanatan Dharma learn to shun hatred and jealousy . They surrender to God’s will, they don’t slaughter and slander and as such must never be deprived of their rights. A society based on Dharma will live like brothers and not enemies. When Hindu society strengthens itself internally , not based on hatred for others but with internal determination, coalescing and collaborating for the purpose of preservation of Dharma, those that campaign against the life-principle and parade religious elitism will be stopped. Religious hatred is the basis on which other societies are formed, but Sanathan Dharma is too high a philosophy to stoop so low! This is for the world society to realise. Do not promote hatred, do not deprive the legitimate rights of the faithful and peaceful. It will only lead to catastrophe! Let us all pledge to work towards the goal of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam!!
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A large scale Pithrubali ceremony was conducted on the auspicious occasion of Karkkidaka New Moon on 1st August at Ramagiri. More than 450 devout came to the ashram to conduct Pithrubali, fro various places like Kalyan, Dombivali, Ambernath, Ulhasnagar, Mulund and Andheri.
The Events: The ceremony commenced at 5:30 AM lasting till 1:00 PM. The devout first performed Bali (after a cleansing dip in the unpolluted Barvi River) under the guidance of ashram priests, followed by the immersion of the offerings in the river. This was followed by Abhishekam on the ‘Rameshwar” Shivalinga at the riverside. Each person performed the Abhisheka personally under guidance. This was followed by Mahaprasadam.
The event is conducted every year at a nominal charge for the benefit of the devout who have no similar facilities for Bali ceremony anywhere in or near Mumbai.
The usual Bali ceremony is performed on any day at the Ashram. For details click here
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We are happy to announce the expansion of the Ramagiri Newsblog to include special pages on Important world and national news, yoga and health, and Sanskruti (articles on Indian culture and history).
All these can be found on the link:
http://news.srdaramagiri.org
However, announcements and news related to the Ashram will remain on this very page.
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All devotees may attend the monthly Havan programme at Ram Mandir, Khochiwade, Vasai, Mumbai.
Date: 27-7-08
Time: 06:30 AM
Poojas: 1.Sudarshan Havan
2. Lalitha Sahasranaam Archana
under the guidance of Shri Manish Patel and Shri Manoj Koli.
For more details email admin at
relations[at]srdaramagiri[dot]org
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