Resonating in Hungary

R C Ganjoo

Vishwaguruji in Hungary

A new bus stop has been officially opened in front of the OM Ashram gates in Jadan. Yoga in Daily Life c o m m u n i t y organised an i m p r e s s i v e function at E c o n o m i c Agricultural School in Vép, Hungary from 29 June to 13 July 2018. Hundreds of students from numerous European and other countries attended yoga seminars and retreat of Vishwaguruji Swami Maheshwarananda. Participants chose yoga programme of different levels according to their abilities and interest. The programme 'For Good Health' focused on the practice of asanas and pranayama for beginners and advanced practitioners as well as spiritual Kriya techniques for mantra disciples; and Children's Yoga group. Vishwaguruji in his welcome address to the assembly said "We are in a beautiful park; we are in the forest; we are in the lap of Mother Nature. Every year we enjoy being under these beautiful trees, and I think our trees are also waiting and looking forward to our coming here. I think such good air, good prana, is rare. Nowadays, going to the beach is so restless and noisy, day and night. For the trees, birds and bees this is really a horror. We are very blessed to be here - one cannot buy such a peaceful and harmonious community in the midst of a beautiful environment.
“We are all here with beautiful thoughts, no one is offended or angry, no one is in stress or restless. We are supporting each other, and in our hearts we have clarity, purity, harmony, peace and love. And we have our Yoga in Daily Life; we learn yoga; we have spiritual development. “The Bhagavad Gita says: 'yoga karma sukhoshalam' – Yoga will be successful through our practice and actions. This we are experiencing here in this retreat. We have spiritual sadhana (practice): mantras, asanas, pranayama,relaxation, meditation. We have an open and wide space from Brahma Loka (highest, heavenly place) till here. We are fortunate ones that in this Kali Yuga (Age of Darkness) we are here, untouched by the actions of Kali Yuga – what can we wish for more than this.” The retreat service began with a very special celebration of Gurupurnima – the "Day of the Master" that traditionally takes place on the day of the full moon in July. "In 2018, there are 13 lunar months, and, therefore, there are in this year also two Gurupurnima days. And when the full-moon falls on a Thursday as it did on 28 June, it is also celebrated as Gurupurnima.

On 19 July 2018 Vishwaguruji visited Sri Alakhpuriji Siddha Peeth Parampara Ashram in Rajasthan where many bhaktas gathered in the vast area of the desert to attend his sermons . Under the heavy monsoon clouds, several sandalwood trees were planted in the ashram with Vishwaguruji's guidance.

On this special full-moon day, it is remembered when the first rays of the sun illuminated the Earth and life began. It is also the birthday of Maharishi Ved Vyasa who scribed the holy Vedas (scriptures of knowledge). According to thousands of years tradition, on this day the disciples come to seek darshan (blessing) of their master." He also spoke on spiritual topics: what is the sense of life; the Dharma (duty) of humans; and the essence of our being, Atma (divine Self) that is residing in each and every living being – equally in humans and animals ? He reminded us that animals have the same feelings and fears as humans; that they also wish to live long and happy, and they also love and care for their children.
Therefore, as humans, a vegetarian diet is important and imperative, in order to follow the first commandment for humanity: ahimsa paramo dharma – not to hurt and not to kill is the highest principle On 19 July 2018 Vishwaguruji visited Sri Alakhpuriji Siddha Peeth Parampara Ashram in Rajasthan where many bhaktas gathered in the vast area of the desert to attend his sermons. Under the heavy monsoon clouds, several sandalwood trees were planted in the ashram with Vishwaguruji's guidance.

His Holiness Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Sri Swami Maheshwarananda Puri of Panchayati Maha Nirvani Akhara is the disciple and successor of Hindu Dharmsamrat Paramhans Sri Swami Madhavananda. Since 1970 he has been living and working in Europe. Through his long lasting activities in the West, Swamiji has become familiar with the way of life and the problems people face in the modern world. Swami Ji can be contacted at : swamiji@vienna.at