By
SRI SWAMI DEVANANDA
A DIVINE LIFE SOCIETY PUBLICATION
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P.O. Shivanandanagar—249 192
Distt. Tehri-Garhwal, Uttaranchal,
Himalayas, India.
CONTENTS
O Adorable Lord of Mercy and Love!
Salutations and prostrations unto Thee.
Thou art Omnipresent, Omnipotent and Omniscient.
Thou art Satchidananda
(Existence-Consciousness-Bliss-Absolute.)
Thou art the Indweller of all beings.
Grant us an understanding heart,
Equal vision, balanced mind,
Faith, devotion and wisdom.
Grant us inner spiritual strength
To resist temptations and to control the mind.
Free us from egoism, lust, greed, hatred, anger and jealousy.
Fill our hearts with divine virtues.
Let us behold Thee in all these names and forms.
Let us serve Thee in all these names and forms.
Let us ever remember Thee.
Let us ever sing Thy glories.
Let Thy name be ever on our lips.
Let us abide in Thee for ever and ever.
—Swami Sivananda
I feel, it is quite fitting time to remember our holy Master Sadguru
Dev during this happy occasion of Diamond Jubilee Anniversary celebrations
to express my deep felt gratitude, reverence and devotion to Gurudev
in a humble way.
People are generally curious to know about the great saints and Mahapurushas
and how they conducted their daily life during their life time. They
like to emulate great person’s good qualities. It is an everlasting
fortune to me to be in the personal service of Gurudev at that time.
Those days and incidents did not fade in my memory until now. I like
to share those memories with the devotees, disciples, admirers and followers
of our revered Gurudev be longing to present generation. Hence, this
book-let before you as Jnana Yajna prasad.
People are generally curious to know about a typical day in the life
of a great man, sage or a saint: what kind of a discipline he followed,
what he ate, how he behaved, etc. Such a curiosity is not at all uncommon,
for even Arjuna was eager to know albeit in a general context about
the stita-prajna or a liberated soul, as narrated in the Gita.
Many devotees and Sadhakas of Gurudev Sivanandaji Maharaj also wish
to know about his daily life.
Usually Gurudev would get up in the Brahma Muhurta—between 3-30
and 4-30 a.m. After completing his morning ablutions, he would do his
Sadhana upto 6-30 a.m.
During summer, soon after his Sadhana, he would have some fruit juice
and go for office Seva after 6-30 a.m., to the Diamond Jubilee Hall.
He would begin his work after Jaya Ganesha Kirtan. He generally spent
about one and a half to two hours at the office. First he would sign
outgoing letters, then he would oversee the mailing of free literature
to various devotees. His way of okaying a particular address or parcel
was by uttering OM TAT SAT. Now it would be time for him to tackle the
purely official work; signing of papers brought to him by the secretary
or other heads of departments of the Ashram or dealing with official
letters. Official duties disposed of, Gurudev would talk to the devotees
and visitors present and give them books, each according to his level
of understanding and proficiency in a particular language. This would
be followed by a short Satsanga. He would ask the devotees to sing Kirtans
and Bhajans or himself would hold a few minutes of discourse. By this
time someone would have brought the Prasad from Visvanatha Mandir and
Gurudev would distribute it. The Satsanga would conclude with a prayer,
keeping in with Gurudev’s axiom, “Start the day with God,
end the day with God and fill the day with God.” For Gurudev prayer
seemed to be the very breath of his life. No work would he start or
end without prayer. He was always immersed in God-thought. When people
around him indulged in idle talk and gossip, Gurudev would utter to
himself, ‘Ram, Ram, Ram’ as if it were an admonition and immediately
silence would prevail.
Guru was always accompanied by his devotees from his kutir to office
and back: he would traverse this distance repeating the Lord’s
name. Just before he entered his kutir after office work, the devotees
following him would take leave of him, saying “Sadguru Bhagavan
ki Jai” to which he would respond with ‘Sishya Bhagavan ki
Jai’.
Entering his kutir, Gurudev was used to take a few minutes rest before
having his breakfast, consisting usually of a little upma or
a couple of idlis; a few fruits or a dosa and a cup of
milk. Resting again for a while, he would get down to his writing.
His lunch was more varied. Very often devotees would offer Pada Puja
to Gurudev, which would be followed by a feast. On these occasions Gurudev
would call all other Ashramites to partake in the feast. He would keep
the feast lively with his irrepressible humour and endearing buoyancy.
On days other than the feast Gurudev’s lunch would consist of two
plain Chapatis, some vegetables, curds and few fruits.
After lunch, Gurudev would rest until four in the evening. Then he
would come either to his writing room or to the verandah and see the
incoming mail brought by one of the Ashramites assigned with that work.
Going through the letters, he would give necessary instructions to the
assistants for reply. When this job was over, any devotee or visitor
could seek his Darshan and hold talks with him.
It was also a practice of Gurudev, in the evenings, to sit for meditation
facing Mother Ganga until around six. Then, he would get ready for his
evening ablutions and supper. At 6-30 he would sit for his simple supper
of a plain Roti or Dosa or a little Upma, one or two vegetables and
a few fruits. Soon after supper he was ready for Satsanga. Before stepping
out of his Kutir he would stop at the Puja room where the Lord Muralikrishna
is installed, do arati and apply vibhuti and kumkum
on his forehead. (This was his practice both in the morning and
evening.) Since there would be time for the start of Satsanga, he would
sit for a while on the verandah talking to devotees or giving instructions
to the assistants and secretaries. At 7-00 p.m. Gurudev would be at
the Satsanga in front of the Diamond Jubilee Hall. He it was who would
begin the Satsanga by chanting ‘OM’ three times and reciting
Jaya Ganesha Kirtana. This would be followed by recitation of Sri Suktam,
etc., before the daily discourse, either in English or Hindi, started.
On special occasions like Guru Purnima, Gurudev used to speak for 10
to 15 minutes and conclude the Satsanga with Mahamantra Kirtan and Maha
Mrityunjaya Mantra followed by arati and Prasad distribution.
After partaking the holy Prasad, he would return to his Kutir by 9-00
or 9-30 p.m. Then, he would have a cup of milk and retire to bed by
ten.
This multifaceted sage had a peculiarity that exemplified his giving
nature: he was always followed by his assistants carrying some three
to four bags, containing clothes of Gurudev, first-aid material, literature
for free distribution, Tulasi Maalas and money. Whoever came to him,
Ashramite, visitor or devotee, would not return empty handed; Gurudev
was never happy to see someone leaving him without receiving a gift.
In the early days, 1954-1957, Gurudev himself would be carrying a bag
containing cashew-nuts and distribute them to all he came across. While
on his way anywhere if he saw any needy person or Sadhu, Gurudev would
immediately stretch out his helping hand; often it would be financial
help. GIVE, GIVE, GIVE ...... was his motto. No wonder he came to be
known as Givananda. In giving he rejoiced; in sharing he found happiness.
Even in the act of giving, he could not repress his humour; as if to
make light of his munificence, he used to employ some code words with
his assistants. If he said “Give Ekamadvaitam”, it meant one
rupee. “Dvaitam” meant two rupees; “Pancha-Pandava”,
five rupees. One Ravana meant 10 rupees and ten Ravanas, a hundred rupees.
Despite the busy schedule he maintained from morning till evening.
Gurudev never appeared tired, dull, irritated or angry. His calm, composed,
serene countenance infused new life and enthusiasm in any one who approached
him. Even those who came to him with their difficult problems would
return all the better for having met him and sought his aid that was
ably given. He was not only always cheerful himself, he would dispel
the gloom of others with his infectious smile and irrepressible happiness.
Glory to Gurudev!
Loka Samastha Sukhino Bhavantu!
In early 1956-1957 Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj used to go
to Satsanga exactly at 7 p.m., and start with chanting of OM and Jaya
Ganesha Kirtan. And before leaving for Satsanga from the inner resting
room of his Kutir he would go to the Puja room, do Arati of Lord Krishna
there personally. Then after smearing Vibhuti and Sindhur on the forehead
he would come out and sit on the verandah for a few minutes to meet
visitors or devotees, or to talk to his personal attendants or Ashram
officials on any matter that needed urgent attention. This was his daily
routine before going to Satsanga. Sometimes after returning from Satsanga
also he used to sit in the same verandah to give instructions to his
attendants or to the secretary.
During the year 1960 Sri Swami Krishnanandaji Maharaj started living
in Gurudev’s Kutir. Since then whenever Gurudev came to the Verandah
he would call Swami Krishnanandaji Maharaj to speak to him on any important
matter. Sometimes Sri Swami Krishnanandaji Maharaj would come and prostrate
before Swamiji and tell him about Ashram affairs. This was almost everyday
routine upto 1963. In 1963, exactly one month before Gurudev attaining
Mahasamadhi, Gurudev one day came out to the verandah as usual and sat
in the chair. At this time Sri Swami Krishnanandaji Maharaj, Dr. Hridayananda
Mataji, Sri Swami Santanandaji Maharaj and myself were present there.
Gurudev then casually called Sri Swami Krishnanandaji Maharaj and said
to him, “Krishnanandaji, I do my Sadhana daily in the morning.”
Of course Guru Maharaj used to get up early in the morning between 3-30
and 4-00. After morning wash he would go to his inner room and until
he called, no one could enter his room. So we did not know what Gurudev’s
Sadhana was. Now Gurudev himself told us about his daily Sadhana. It
was indeed a revelation to us. Gurudev said, “I get up daily between
3-30 and 4-00. a.m. As soon as I get up I offer prayers to the Lord.
Then I press the calling bell and two of my attendants come to my room
to help me to go to the bathroom. When I see them I think they are two
parts of Virat Purusha who has come to help me. First I mentally prostrate
before them and then with their help go to the bathroom. After the bath
I come back and sit in my room. Then I start my Sadhana like this. First
I think of the omnipotent, omniscient Paramatman and meditate on Him
for some time. Thereafter I pray mentally to the Trimurtis and all gods
in all their names and forms. Then I mentally visit all Holy pilgrim
centres and bathe in all the Holy Rivers and Seas, in each and every
place. I prostrate before the presiding Deity and worship mentally all
the Devatas. Afterwards I do Japa of all Deities, one Maala each. Then
I recite four Mahavakyas and some Vedic Hymns from the Vedas. Also I
recite selected Mantras from the 10 Upanishads. I got by heart some
slokas from the Epics of Mahabharata, Ramayana and Srimad Bhagavatam
and I repeat them. I remember the saints and sages and mentally prostrate
to them. Then I mentally think of the Acharyas—Sankaracharya, Ramanujacharya,
Madhvacharya and all other great Acharyas. I prostrate to them mentally.
Then I recite some of the Hymns and Stotras taught by them. After this
I do Pranava Japa and meditate. After meditation I do a few exercises
on the bed itself, followed by Pranayama. The entire routine of my Sadhana
takes about 2-2 1/2 hours. After this I ring the bell for my attendants
to bring my breakfast. Breakfast over, I go to office work. For the
convenience of some devotees who wish to have a private Darshan to talk
about their personal matters. I sit on the Verandah. Before they enter
the main door I repeat Mahamrityunjaya Mantra three times and pray for
their happiness and health, these devotees usually come to me to speak
about their problems, spiritual or otherwise. I listen to them patiently
and I pray to God mentally to give them courage and strength to overcome
their problems and difficulties. Afterwards the visitors sit with me
in silence. Then repeating Tryambaka Mantra I distribute the Holy Prasad
to them. This has been my Sadhana over the Years.” All four of
us were thrilled to hear from Gurudev’s own words about his Sadhana
and all of us felt elevated and prostrated to him in deep devotion.
Some times Gurudev would say to the devotees at the end of their meeting.
“Sab accha ho Jayaga. Bhagavan ko yad rakho.” This
is like reminding us not to forget our Sadhana and God is always with
us.
May we follow in his footprints of Sadhana and reach the Divine. May
Sadgurudev bless us all to progress in our daily spiritual Sadhana.
Sadgurubhagavan Ki Jai!
Om Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya! Great saints and Sadhus, Jnanis and
Mahapurushas sometimes tell their devotees about their forthcoming departure
from physical plane well ahead of time. But some of them, with a soft
heart and in order not to cause any pain to any one, just hint about
it indirectly. Sri Sadgurudev was one of them. He had a very, very soft
heart. So even though he knew about his departure he did not inform
his devotees or disciples directly, but he did give some indirect indications.
Just before Mahasivaratri in the year 1963 while Gurudev was in night
Satsanga one of the inmates at the end of the Satsanga came to Gurudev
and asked for Sannyasa Diksha. Gurudev told him no Sannyasa Diksha would
be given that year. So the Ashramite went back to his Kutir. After few
minutes Gurudev told us who were nearby. “Who knows about next
year. Call him. I will give him Sannyasa Diksha.” The Ashramite
was informed about it and that year three fortunate souls including
him obtained Sannyas Diksha.
Gurudev was very particular about Ekadasi. He used to ask us when was
Ekadasi and we would give him the day and date. One day in the month
of April Gurudev asked for the calendar. We informed the date of Ekadasi
but Gurudev insisted on looking up the calendar. We gave him the calendar.
He turned two to three pages upto the month of July and saw the whole
page and returned it to us. But we could not understand what he had
seen and decided. One day in the month of March just before going for
office seva Gurudev asked us to get Sandal Padukas and advised Swami
Santanandaji to write to the Mysore devotees and obtain them. We wrote
to Mrs. Gopalraj Urs and she sent them within a month with silver sheet
covering. Gurudev saw them and he was happy. One day when the Pada Puja
was about to start Gurudev said that he wanted the Padukas to be kept
under his feet. So we did the Pada Puja on that day with Gurudev’s
Holy Feet on the Padukas. Then Gurudev said that henceforth whenever
Pada Puja was to be performed we must keep the Padukas also. However,
when we did next Pada Puja we had completely forgotten about the Padukas.
But Gurudev reminded us to bring them and place them in the Puja. So
nearly three or four months in advance of his Samadhi Gurudev had Pada
Puja with those Padukas on. Thus Gurudev hinted us about his intending
Mahasamadhi but we could not grasp it.
Normally during summer days the Satsanga was held in front of the Diamond
Jubilee Hall. On the 19th of June, Gurudev went to Satsanga as usual.
After one hour, while the Satsanga was going on there was suddenly,
a heavy downpour. All the devotees and disciples sitting there rushed
into the Diamond Jubilee Hall. After a little while the rain lessened.
We left the Diamond Jubilee Hall and came upto the gate near the Hospital
and again there was heavy rain. We could not go back to the Diamond
Jubilee Hall. So we came to Gurudev Kutir all drenched in rain. There
we changed into fresh robes. Similarly the same thing happened next
day also. On the third day Gurudev had a little pain in the joints.
Doctor Mataji (Hridayananda Mataji) gave some medicines for the pain.
The pain did not subside and, on the contrary, day-by-day it increased.
Then the doctors advised Gurudev not to strain by moving and take complete
rest. So Gurudev did not go up for Satsanga but held it in his Kutir.
On 23rd June morning Gurudev came out into the verandah and gave Darshan
to my Purvashram parents who happened to come then. It was on that day
Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj who had gone for an year’s Ekantavasa
had returned. Then Gurudev and Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj had a
long talk for more than an hour. Gurudev was enquiring about his health
and Ekantavasa Sadhana, etc. Then Chidanandaji Maharaj told Gurudev
that he was intending to go to Kedarnath and wished to leave in a couple
of days. Gurudev advised him not to travel too much and have some rest.
Saying so, Gurudev gave some money for his Kedar Yatra. Then Swami Chidanandaji
Maharaj left Gurudev Kutir. Next day as Swamiji was preparing for Kedar
there was heavy rain and he could not go. He thought of leaving on the
next day, i.e., 25th June. But seeing Gurudev’s health condition,
Dr. Kutty Mataji advised him not to go at that time and suggested that
he should go after some days when Gurudev regained normal health. So
Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj cancelled his pilgrimage to Kedarnath. During
Gurudev’s absence due to indisposition, Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj
started conducting night Satsanga and other spiritual activities of
the Ashram.
Soon after Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj left Gurudev’s Kutir, Swami
Dayanandaji Maharaj came with some new book from the Press. Gurudev
was very happy to see that book and started leafing through the pages.
While Gurudev was turning the pages of the book, we noticed that Gurudev’s
left hand was shaking a bit. At the same time a devotee from Lucknow
came with his family and only son to have his Annaprasana done through
Gurudev’s hands. Gurudev immediately called for milk, etc., and
did the Annaprasana. Afterwards Gurudev went inside his Kutir. That
night he didn’t come out for Satsanga but remained in his Kutir
only.
Normally Gurudev used to get up at night between twelve and two and
ring the bell for his attendants. That night also he rang the bell.
We went in to take him to the bathroom. While Gurudev was on the way
to the bathroom we noticed that his left leg failed in its normal functioning
and Gurudev had to drag it. He had great difficulty to walk and we brought
him to the bed. In the morning Doctor Mataji came and saw Gurudev and
called for Dr. Kutty Mataji who also happened to be here in the Ashram
at that time. She also examined Gurudev and prescribed some treatment.
Gurudev’s condition became a little serious on the 24th night.
So they decided to call a specialist from Delhi. They sent one of the
Ashramites to Mrs. Vanibai Ram. She approached Dr. S. Radhakrishnanji,
the then President of India, and requested him to send a physician.
Dr. Radhakrishnanji sent his personal physician immediately to see Gurudev.
He came and examined Gurudev and prescribed a treatment and went away.
On 25th night Swamiji became unconscious and went into a coma. After
four days Gurudev slowly and gradually came to consciousness. But the
doctors told us not to disturb him in any way but keep constant vigil.
Gurudev needed complete rest. So we, (Doctor Mataji, Swami Shantanandaji,
Swami Kalyanandaji, Bhimsenji and myself) used to watch without disturbing
Swamiji. Like this some days passed. Gurudev improved little by little
every day. On the 6th of July, which happened to be the Day of Gurupurnima
in that year, we had Paduka Puja but all the devotees felt very sorry
and some of them even cried because they could not get Gurudev’s
Darshan on that day. Although Gurudev was in an unconscious state for
about four days and he was still very much in a serious condition, he
recited the Brahmasutras at 4 a.m., on that Day.
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S:as*:y::ðen:tv:at:Î
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—b:ÒÉs:Ü*:aH
s:t:ØdiG:ükal: n:òrnt:y:ü s:tkaras:ðev:t::ð
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athà.ato
brahmajij¤àsà
÷àstrayonitvàt
tattu samanvayàt
—brahmasåtràþ
satudãrghakàla nairantarya
satkàràsevito dva.Dhabhåmiþ |
pa.yo.
On 7th morning, after breakfast Gurudev wanted to come to the verandah
and sit there. So we brought him and gently made him sit in the big
sofa. Facing the Ganga Gurudev sat in the verandah. He was very fond
of seeing the Ganga and always used to Say: “Ah! Ganga is my mother.”
It was nearly after two weeks Gurudev had Ganga Darshan and so he felt
extremely happy to see the Mother Ganga. While he was sitting in the
verandah some devotees came for Darshan. He saw them, talked with them
and gave prasad to all of them. The devotees felt very happy. From that
day onwards Gurudev used to come everyday in the morning to the verandah
and sit facing Mother Ganga for about half an hour. If devotees intimately
known to him came, he used to talk with them, playfully crack jokes
as usual. Sometimes he used to inquire of inmates how the whole Ashram
was going on, whether they were getting everything they needed or whether
they had any difficulty, etc. He was more than a mother to all Ashramites.
On the 13th of July Gurudev as usual came out to the verandah but could
not sit for a long time as before. After about 15-20 minutes, he said
he wanted to go inside. After lunch he had little rest. At night he
had some motions and until past midnight could not sleep properly. Gurudev
had a habit of writing “OM” on his thigh during all leisure
times and on the 13th night between 2-3 a.m., we observed Gurudev went
on writing “OM” on his thigh and had a little sleep after
3-00 a.m. On 14th July, 1963, he got up at about 6 a.m. and had a wash,
we had prepared his breakfast as usual and he also was ready to take
it. But suddenly the senses started failing and Gurudev could not take
his breakfast with his hand. So we tried to feed him by putting a little
quantity in his mouth but even that Gurudev could not swallow. We called
Dr. Kutty Mataji and upon her advice we gave Gurudev some fruit juice
which he took a little with great difficulty. After seeing Gurudev,
Dr. Kutty Mataji rang-up one of the doctors known to her working in
the Military Hospital in Dehra Dun. The doctor came at about 11 a.m.,
and started examining Gurudev. He did not speak with any one throughout
that morning but when the doctor started examining and enquiring, Gurudev
himself began replying. He playfully cracked jokes also with the doctor.
The doctor was surprised and he also started laughing.
The doctor asked us from how long Gurudev was unwell. Gurudev himself
replied saying that for the last 21 days he was unwell. Then Gurudev
told us to give the doctor breakfast and coffee. After the doctor left,
we arranged lunch and made Gurudev sit for his lunch. As we were serving
the dishes, all of a sudden Gurudev had a shivering; he also started
running a high temperature. So we made Gurudev lie down on his bed properly
covered. Immediately we sent word to Dr. Kutty Mataji. She came and
gave some injections. Slowly shivering and fever subsided and Gurudev
started to sleep. After two hours he was feeling difficulty in breathing.
Then we made him to sit with a back rest. While relaxing Gurudev signalled
for water. When we asked whether Gurudev wanted hot water. Gurudev said
“Ganga Jal” and that was his last word. We gave him one tumbler
of Ganga Jal and Gurudev drank it fully and slowly closing his eyes
he went to sleep. After 6 p.m., again breathing trouble started. Again
some doctors from Dehra Dun Military Hospital came and advised to give
oxygen. At about 9 p.m., Dr. Kutty Mataji asked us to inform Sri Swami
Chidanandaji Maharaj and all senior Swamis of the Ashram about Gurudev’s
health condition. At 10 p.m., H.H. Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj, H.H.
Sri Swami Krishnanandaji Maharaj, H.H. Sri Swami Madhavanandaji Maharaj
and other senior Swamis and inmates of the Ashram came to Gurudev’s
Kutir and had Darshan of Gurudev. At 11 p.m., the condition became serious
and all of them stood surrounding Gurudev’s bed. At 11-15 p.m.,
Gurudev took three deep breaths while Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj repeated
“OMKAR” aloud in Gurudev’s ears. Then Gurudev became
calm, with his serene face glowing as ever. Though Gurudev left this
physical plane he continues to live in spirit in the hearts of all his
numerous devotees, and disciples. He stands as the torch bearer of “WISDOM
LIGHT” to seekers of Truth.
.. m:ha m:àty:ØWj:y:m:n*:H..
|| mahà
mçtyu¤jayamantraþ ||
! *y:mb:kö y:j:am:hð s:Øg:enD:ö
p:ØeÄv:D:ün:m:Î .
uv:aü,kem:v: b:nD:n:anm:àty::ðm:Øüx:iy:
m:a|m:àt:at:Î ..
OM tryambakaü
yajàmahe sugandhiü puùñivardhanam |
urvàrukamiva
bandhanànmçtyormukùãya mà.amçtàt ||
“We worship the three eyed One (Lord Siva) who is fragrant
and who nourishes all beings: may He liberate me from death, for the
sake of Immortality, even as the cucumber is severed from its bondage
(of the creeper).”
1. This Maha-Mrityunjaya Mantra is a life-giving Mantra. In these days,
when life is very complex, accidents are an everyday affair; this Mantra
wards off deaths by snake-bites, lightning, motor-accidents, fire-accidents,
cycle-accidents, water-accidents, air-accidents and accidents of all
descriptions. Besides, it has a great curative effect. Again, diseases
pronounced incurable by doctors are cured by this Mantra, when chanted
with sincerity, faith and devotion. It is a weapon against all diseases.
It is a Mantra to conquer death.
2. It is also a Moksha-Mantra. It is Lord Siva’s Mantra. It bestows
health (Arogya), long life (Deerga-Ayus), peace (Santi), wealth (Aisvarya),
prosperity (Pushti), satisfaction (Tushti) and Immortality (Moksha).
3. On your birthday, repeat this Mantra one lakh times, or at least
50,000 times, perform Havan and feed Sadhus, the poor and the sick.
This will bestow on you health, long life, peace, prosperity and Moksha.
Swami Devanandaji is a dynamic spiritual personality who tirelessly
works for spreading the Divine Life Message of Gurudev Sivanandaji Maharaj
all over Bharatavarsha. He is truly Gurudev’s “CHINNA SWAMI”
as he is a junior replica of Swami Sivanandaji in his jolly sociable
nature, thrilling Sankirtana and enthusiastic spiritual lectures.
Sivanandashram
16-6-1997
Swami Chidananda
