Parmarth Niketan · Significance Of Tulsi by Pujya Swamiji (Hindi) On the occasion of Tulsi Vivah, Pujya Swamiji explains the importance of our traditional herbs, especially Tulsi, or Holy Basil. The medicinal properties of the Tulsi...
Parmarth Niketan · Pujya Swamiji's Beautiful And Inspiring New Year's Message On the special online New Year retreat, Pujya Swamiji, HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji welcomed all of the attendees and participants in the...
At this beautiful time of the New Year, we must remember that the point of our lives is to realize our own true divine nature, to awaken and unfold into the divinity of ourselves. In many cases, that process requires both inner...
2020 has been a challenging year for everyone. Covid-19 and lockdowns, a crashing economy, social tensions and anxiety – they’ve all created a sense of fear and hopelessness in so many people. As we prepare to welcome...
On the special online New Year retreat, Pujya Swamiji, HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji welcomed all of the attendees and participants in the event with sublime chanting of the sacred mantra, Mangalam Bhagwan Vishnu,...
As we celebrate the beautiful and sacred holy day of Gita Jayanti – the day on which Lord Krishna offered His beautiful teachings to Arjuna – Pujya Swamiji emphasises the importance of reading the Bhagwat Gita, a book he...
Crimes against women are ashamed of humanity – Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj Parmarth Niketan President Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati ji Maharaj today on the occasion of International Day for the Elimination of...
Happy Gopashtami everyone! It’s the choices we make that can help us protect Gau Mata. Pujya Swamiji reminds us that in this Pandemic let us return to our Ganga and Gau Culture to boost our immunity as well as protect our heritage and...
छठ पूजा की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं On the sacred holy day of Chhat Puja, Pujjya Swamiji appeals us to conserve & protect our sacred rivers and our environment around which our festivals and special celebrations are centered. The Sun...
Step together to give better future to children – Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj Rishikesh, 20 November: Parmarth Niketan’s chairman Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati ji Maharaj said that the kind of world we want...
On World Toilet Day, Pujya Swamiji congratulates the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modiji, for guiding India towards achieving the monumental milestone of an Open Defecation Free society. Likewise, He lauded the...
Bhai Dooj, is a festival of love and bonding and upholds the beautiful and unique relationship between brothers and sisters. Pujya Swamiji shares, “भाई के प्रति बहन के प्रेम और समर्पण का प्रतीक है भाई दूज आज दोनों मिलकर एक पौधा...
धनतेरस एवं दीपावली की हार्दिक शुभकामनाये It is the glorious and auspicious time of Diwali, our annual Festival of Light. At this time, though, this year in the midst of such a calamity, when we have to maintain distance from all,...
On the sacred occasions of Dhanteras, Deepavali, Annakut and Bhai Duj, Pujya Swamiji shares a message of universal love and awakening of the soul. Watch as He brilliantly shares with us the significance of Goddess Dhanwantari because...
Join us from the Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh for our sacred Sunday morning for our World Peace Yagna as we pray for the health and well being of the world free from the Corona Virus. We also offer prayers to all of our Corona Warriors...
In his virtual address to the members of Ram Dhun Foundation, congratulating them for grand Ram Dhun path initiative, Pujya Swamiji appreciated and acknowledged the organization’s efforts in inspiring patriotism and spreading awareness...
Soak in devotion with this beautiful video of Pujya Swamiji and our Parmarth Rishikumars, where He joins them in picking flowers that had shed from the sacred Parijat tree at the heart of the Ashram. Ensuring that no flower was plucked...
Parmarth Niketan · Pujya Swamijis Blessings: Prayers on Navratri 2020...
Happy Dussehra Everyone! Enjoy this inspiring message and blessings by HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji during Ganga Aarti on #Dussehra. Speaking about Covid having changed the way we celebrate festivals. Pujya...
Start your mornings with special prayers and #Navratri blessings with HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji Maharaj at Parmarth Niketan, on the holy banks of Maa Ganga, in the lap of the Himalayas....
Start your mornings with special prayers and #Navratri blessings with HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji Maharaj at Parmarth Niketan, on the holy banks of Maa Ganga, in the lap of the Himalayas. Pujya Swamiji speaks about the story...
Start your mornings with special prayers and #Navratri blessings with HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji Maharaj at Parmarth Niketan, on the holy banks of Maa Ganga, in the lap of the Himalayas....
On the third day of our online Navratri Retreat, Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji inspires us to reflect on the different forms of the Divine Mother during these nine special nights of Navratri. He shares that...
Start your mornings with special prayers and #Navratri blessings with HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji Maharaj, Pujya Sadhvi Abha Saraswatiji, Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati ji, revered saints and beautiful...
On the fourth day of #Navratri dedicated to Goddess Kaushmanda with special blessings and message by HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji from Parmarth Niketan, on the holy banks of Maa Ganga, in the lap of the...
Day 2 of Navratri began with a special Shakti Yagya followed by a beautiful and deeply inspirinng blessing by HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji dedicated to Goddess Brahmacharini, represented by the colour white,...
HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji guides and blesses us at the beginning of the first day of Navratri about the significance of these nine days and nine nights. He reminds us the days and nights really allude to the light and...
Pujya Swamiji gives us His divine blessings and message on the auspicious occasion of Navratri. He shares a beautiful prayer dedicated to Maa inspiring us to remember to honor, revere and serve the divine feminine in all her forms. He...
”Lord Shri Ram is manifestation of love, compassion, courage, peace, and patience. Through his divine example we learn to live our own life in accordance with dharma. By chanting the name of Lord ‘Shri Ram’ we are filled with peace and...
On the occasion of World Tourism Day and World River Day, Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati ji Maharaj said that the main centre of tourism in Uttarakhand is Ganga and other rivers that flow from the lap of the Himalayas. Rivers are the...
असतोमा सद्गमय । तमसोमा ज्योतिर् गमय । मृत्योर्मामृतं गमय ॥ ॐ शान्ति शान्ति शान्तिः ।। Pujya Swamiji gives us a beautiful message on the occasion of Peace Day and starts by reciting a sacred mantra, and shares, “There can be no...
Enjoy this beautiful Bhajan by Pujya Swamiji and start your day with spiritual and peaceful vibes. Let us dedicate some time to connect with the Divine through mantras, sadhana, bhajans or any other medium that helps us feel serene and...
ॐ विश्वकर्मणे नमः निर्बल हैं तुझसे बल मांगते हैं; करुणा के प्रयास से जल मांगते हैं; श्रद्धा का प्रभु जी फल मांगते हैं। विश्वकर्मा पूजा की शुभ कामनायें! On the auspicious occasion of Vishwakarma Puja, Pujya Swamiji gives us such a...
श्रीरामचन्द्र कृपालु भज मन हरण भवभय दारुणम्। नवकंज-लोचन कंज-मुख कर-कंज पद-कंजारुणम्॥ A beautiful bhajan written by Goswami TulsidasJi. A prayer so divine that you feel connected to the the Almighty instantly. A Bhajan so peaceful that...
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्ति रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:।। Let’s bow down to the Divine mother, the goddess who is omnipresent as the embodiment of power. The goddess who is the symbol of peace. Let’s...
Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji shares beautiful Himalaya Diwas message yesterday in a livestream webinar with the Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naiduji, Hon’ble Union Ministers Dr.Ramesh Pokhriyal...
“शिक्षक दिवस भारतीय गुरु शिष्य परम्परा का अनुपम उदाहरण है” पूज्य स्वामी जी On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, Pujya Swamiji gave a profound message- “We may get connected on the internet but it is our gurus who get us...
On the occasion of International Charity Day, Pujya Swamiji said that charity is of great importance, especially in this time of Covid-19. Voluntarily give your time, knowledge, money, security and help to help others! It is not...
राधा अष्टमी की हार्दिक बधाई। Radha Rani is the quintessence of selfless devotion to Shree Krishna. She bound Shree Krishna with Her pure and illuminating, selfless love. On this joyous and auspicious occasion of Radhashtami, let us...
ॐ भूर्भुव: स्व: तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि। धियो यो न: प्रचोदयात्।। We meditate on the most adored Almighty, the creator, whose divine light illuminates all realms (physical, mental and spiritual). May this divine light guide...
कुलं पवित्रं जननी कृतार्था, वसुन्धरा पुण्यवती च तेन। जिस कुल में वे महापुरुष अवतरित हुए है वह कुल पवित्र है, जिस जननी ने उनको जन्म दिया है वह भाग्यवती जननी कृतार्थ है, और जहाँ उनके चरणरज पड़ते है वह वसुन्धरा भी पुण्यवती हो जाती है।...
A festival of Forgiveness, Detachment & Ahimsa – Pavan Paryushan Parva is an 8-day spiritual celebration & observance of austere Jain principles and practices. श्री पर्युषण माहा पर्व के आंठवे दिन – संवत्सरी के...
मेरी झोपड़ी के भाग्य आज खुल जायेंगे, राम आयेंगे। राम आयेंगे और दरश दिखाएँगे, राम आयेंगे॥ Start your day with devotion and divine love with HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji and your Parmarth Family! Enjoy this...
Parmarth Niketan · Krishna Janmashtami – Messages from the Life of Lord Krishna by Pujya Swamiji Beautiful prayers & message by Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji on the teachings and life of Shri Krishna on the auspicious...
Let us work to create a world in which every girl and women is inspired, encouraged and empowered not only to survive but to truly thrive! Today, on the occasion of Women’s Equality Day, Pujya Swami ji said that half the...
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ। निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥ अंतिम व्यक्तित्व,अद्भुत व्यक्तित्व, विलक्षण बुद्धि एवं सिद्धि के दाता सिद्धिविनायक श्री गणेश जी के जन्मोत्सव की शुभकामनायें. Pujya Swamiji shares His...
Every day I am reminded of the sacrifices our soldiers make on the borders of the nation, protecting our security and comfort at the expense of their own. While on 15 August and on other special occasions we proudly remember their...
“Life is not about having more but life is about being more, sharing more and caring more.” In this motivating and inspiring video excerpt Pujya Swamiji encourages youth to think about the challenges that the world is...
Yesterday, in addition to Raksha Bandhan, we celebrated the last Somvaar of Shraavan Maas (also known as Shravan Purnima) and World Sanskrit Day. In honor of these auspicious days and of reconnecting ourselves with the Divine, Parmarth...
Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji gives a beautiful message and blessings to devotees across the world on the auspicious occasion of #SomvatiAmavasya and #HariyaliAmavasya. He shares that through the power of devotion and intention...
Pujya Swamiji tells us, how by taking care of our environment – the nature surrounding us, the house we live in and the temple that is our body, we can lead meaningful, healthier and happier lives. This Guru Purnima, Pujya...
Pujya Swamiji shares His blessings on the auspicious occasion of Shravan Maas, the sacred month of Lord Shiva. इस कावड़ मेले के दौरान, घर पर रहें, सुरक्षित रहें और कुछ ऐसा करें की हमारे प्रकृति और प्रभु खुश हो जाएँ। महादेव को जल...
Guru Poojan, Darshan & Blessings with Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji & Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati Wishing everyone a very blessed and beautiful #GuruPurnima from Parmarth Niketan! We began this sacred day honouring the Guru...
Guru Purnima is the sacred time of the year in which we give thanks and offer our humble gratitude,love and devotion to our Gurus. What is a Guru? A Guru is one who removes our darkness. In Sanskrit, Gu means “darkness” and ru is”that...
Parmarth Niketan · Pujya Swamiji's Divine Buddha Jayanti Blessings in Hindi...
On the Banks of Ma Ganga, in the yoga capital of the world in Rishikesh, International Day of Yoga 2020 was celebration in a special Shakti-filled programme brought to you by Parmarth Niketan and the International Yoga Festival,...
On the 7th Anniversary of the Kedarnath disaster (16 and 17 June 2013) we remember how nature wreaked such havoc in Uttarakhand. The damage increased many fold due to man-made unsustainable development and as a result countless lives...
On the occasion of World Blood Donation Day, HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji inspired everyone, especially youth, to donate blood, sharing that the donation of blood is one of the ultimate donations to humanity. According to...
Pujya Swamiji says, “Investments made on children are investments made for India’s golden future. In order to realize the vision of a better and safer India, first of all our children have to be given a safe today.” On Child...
“Let us keep our Rivers, Oceans and our Planet free from our mismanaged pollution. There are so many ways waste can be safely disposed and/or reused, it’s time to apply these technologies and innovations so that we can be...
#MAYDAY • HUMANITY WILL RISE & UNITE TOGETHER FOR THE WORLD’S LARGEST MEDITATION & PRAYER IN HISTORY. Science has shown that when people come together to meditate and pray electromagnetic fields shift, violence reduces,...
“One can never by debit free of the Mother. We will forever be indebted to her. She is the Generator, Operator and Dissolver. Mother’s remind us of God’s presence in physical form and serve as the ocean of compassion,...
On this global holiday, in which Mothers are celebrated in almost 100 countries around the world, we have the opportunity to offer our love, devotion, respect and reverence to the Divine Feminine – the Divine Shakti, the sacred...
On the beautiful holy day of Narad Jayanti, we celebrate the birthday of Devrishi Narada ji, who was both a Vedic sage, the son of Lord Brahma – and, the universe’s first journalist. He was the news bringer – he made...
Today is the auspicious day of Narsimha Jayanti, when Bhagawan Shri Vishnu came onto Earth to protect his devotees in the form of Narsimha Bhagawan. At that time it was the terror of King Hiranyakashipu and today its the fear of the...
Since millennia, the great saints and the great avatars have come to the Earth and shared their love, their compassion and their peace. Lord Buddha brought the light of love, the light of compassion, the light of truth…to the...
Pujya Swamiji’s beautiful message and blessing in Hindi on how Lord Buddha is the confluence of Buddhi (intellect), Suddhi (purity) and Siddhi (perfection). He emphasises the great importance of purity on the spiritual path and...
During India’s lockdown, we at Parmarth Niketan have been blessed with good health and the continuity of selfless service for our community and our brothers and sisters around the world. As people have been forced to stay home...
Param Pujya Swamiji’s incredible talk during Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti shares so beautifully, “Bhagawan Adi Shankaracharya ji’s accomplishments are tremendous but his call for unity and oneness is something that not...
In the midst of rain, hail and weather challenges we were so glad to share an incredible moment of calm and serenity with HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji and Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji leading us in a very...
On the auspicious occasion of Ganga Saptami, Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji’s expresses His joy to find Maa Ganga in her beautiful aviral and nirmal swaroop (clean and free flowing state). He encourages us to pledge to keep...
Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharyaji Jayanti Celebrations ~ Special Satsang with Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, Sadhvi Abha Saraswatiji, and Saints of Parmarth Niketan Ashram. Join us as we...
Adi Shankaracharya ji is credited with unifying and establishing the main tenets of thought in Hinduism. His two core ideals – that there isn’t one God or many gods, there is only God and that, unlike Buddhist beliefs, the soul (Atman)...
Pujya Swamiji offers this beautiful bhajan (devotional song), comforting us in challenging times, encouraging when motivation is required and, above all else, inspiring us to always be the best that we can be to surrender to God and to...
Akshay Tritiya is considered to be one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu Calendar. It is a day in which whatever you start is bound with a successful and blessed beginning. Today, with all of the incredible changes happening on...
Pujya Swamiji encourages us to Stay Healthy whilst we Stay Home – to have a balanced diet that is nutritious and helps boost our immunity. He encourages us to drink lots of water and stay hydrated, especially to drink hot water...
Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji shares with us the crucial importance of following the lockdown and urges us to follow the guidelines given by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, UNICEF India and others. He...
Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji gives us His loving and compassionate blessings during the Hanuman Janmotsav celebrations. He encourages us to reflect on the divine example of Hanumanji, his saatvic characteristics and to cultivate...
Special #WorldHealthDay blessings from HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji honouring & appreciating the tremendous dedication & services of the nurses, midwives, health practitioners & doctors who are serving us selflessly...
Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji gives an incredible, bhakti filled and love filled blessings on the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Janmotsav. He encourage us to reflect on the divine example of Hanumanji and to cultivate the great...
Parmarth Niketan joined in solidarity with the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi ji and the entire nation as we switched off and turned on earth lamps and diyas across the Ashram premises for a spectacular symbol of...
Beautiful Blessings and Message from HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji (in English) on the auspicious and beautiful occasion of #RamNavami. He shares that Lord Shri Ram was the embodiment of truth, love, light and compassion. He...
Beautiful Blessings and Message from HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji on the auspicious and beautiful occasion of #RamNavami offering that everyday where we live the stability and the equanimity that Bhagawan Shri Ram exemplified...
Beautiful prayer and appreciation ceremony took place on the banks of Maa Ganga, in the lap of the Himalayas, at Parmarth Niketan with HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji in support of...
Without the #forests there can be no #rivers upon which we can be inspired to grow, thrive and/or meditate. Forests are like mothers for our rivers. Let us preserve, protect and serve our forests! On #internationaldayofforests let us...
In a time of uncertainty and strife, the calming and beautiful chanting of Pujya Swamiji provides a balm for the soul and hope for the heart to see us – together! – through whatever may come. As He always so beautifully says, “when we...
During the current times of the Coronavirus, its important more then ever to come together with our hearts and with our energies to heal ourselves, our worlds and our planet. In the beautiful Yoga Garden of Parmarth Niketan, at the...
Dear Divine Souls, I hope that – by God’s grace – this finds you and all your loved ones in the best of health and happiness at this holy and sacred time of Maha Shivratri. There are many important messages and meanings to take into...
At this beautiful time of New Year, as we say goodbye to 2019 and usher in 2020, let us pledge to give birth to a New Dream and inspire ourselves to live green, more eco-friendly lives, in every moment and in every minute of our lives....
I pray that each of you experiences the beautiful joy of giving during this most wondrous time of year. The Holiday Season reminds us of the joy of giving, of sharing and most importantly of loving. To all my sisters and brothers...
स्वच्छता ही फोकस है Cleanliness should be the focus and the foundation of our lives. On this World Toilet Day, and on the Eve of World Children’s Day, let us remember that the world is one family, and our house must be kept clean for...
गोवर्धन पूजा एवं गुजरती नया साल की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। નુતન વર્ષાભિનંદન Special New Years Blessings to Gujaratis across the world! New Year, New Sankalp for a Swachh, Swasth India for all....
HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji appeals to everyone to celebrate a Clean and Green Diwali from pollution caused by fire crackers and fire works. He urges us to be the change we want to see in the world and work towards a more...
इस बार दिवाली हो निराली जो हरित हो,स्वच्छ हो,प्रदूषण से मुक्त हो और पर्यावरण से युक्त हो हरियाली है तो दिवाली हैं। आशा और विश्वास का,एकता एवं एकात्मता का, सदभाव एवं समरसता का दीप जलाये। एक दिया शहीदों के लिये नाम जलाये*और दीप जला के दे...
इस बार दिवाली हो निराली जो हरित हो,स्वच्छ हो,प्रदूषण से मुक्त हो और पर्यावरण से युक्त हो हरियाली है तो दिवाली हैं। आशा और विश्वास का,एकता एवं एकात्मता का, सदभाव एवं समरसता का दीप जलाये। एक दिया शहीदों के लिये नाम जलाये*और दीप जला के दे...
This article was originally published in Eastern Eye, here. The practice of gratitude, being grateful to the Divine for every minute and every moment, for every experience, for every breath, is a powerful tool to bring about deep joy,...
This article was published in First Post, here. Our spiritual traditions enjoin us to remember our interconnectedness with the world. They exhort us to not only worship the Creator but also to protect, preserve and serve creation. When...
On this beautiful and holy day in which we bid “farewell” to our dear Lord Ganesh, Pujya Swamiji beautifully shares the importance of the day and the wonder of Ganeshji’s presence in our lives....
To commemorate the International Day of Peace on the 21st of September, HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji discusses the true meaning of peace and ways through which it can be achieved To truly work and plan for peace, we have to...
Happy Krishna Janmashtami from the Parmarth family! Here are Swamiji’s beautiful words for this occasions: “Krishna Janmashtami is the celebration of the day that Bhagwan Krishna incarnated in human form upon the Earth. It is...
Today, Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji and the entire Parmarth Niketan family had the divine opportunity to remember Rev Dada JP Vaswaniji with a Moment of Calm in the lap of the Himalayas on the holy banks of Mother Ganga. On the...
सुषमा जी की ऊष्मा को याद रखेगा वतन – Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji offers His prayers & condolences to the great loss of our beloved #SushmaSwaraj ji & remembering so many beautiful moments together....
Pujya Swamiji gives beautiful blessings on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima 2019 reminding devotees the true meaning of Guru Purnima....
Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji speaks (in Hindi) to the Gurus, Spiritual Leaders & Teachers of the nation who guide their followers from darkness to light on the auspicious occasion of #GuruPurnima about coming together to lead...
Pujya Swamiji gives beautiful blessings on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima 2019 reminding devotees that a life of true surrender and conscious living is the essence of living with the presence of the Guru in every moment of our...
Watch this special message from Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji on how Early Moments Matter, giving divine, simple yet profound parenting tips for every child so that they can grow and thrive to their fullest potential. Glad to join...
Devotion and Bhakti filled Bhajan “Mein Toh Kabse Teri Sharan Mein Hu” by HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji during the two day Kavi Sammelan that took place recently at Parmarth Niketan, on one evening...
On the auspicious day of Gurupurnima watch this divine satsang by Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji as He blesses and graces us with his personal experience of why a Guru was so important in His life....
गंगा दशहरा की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं Watch this beautiful clip by Pujya Swamiji filled with grace and blessings on the auspicious occasion of Ganga Dussehra. Pujya Swamiji urges us to fill our hearts with devotion, and at the same time...
Dive into the ocean of bliss by listening to these divine mantras sung by Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji at Parmarth Niketan Ashram during #ShriRamKatha....
Pujya Swamiji gives a divine message to all journalists and our media family on the occasion of Narad Jayanti and Day 4 of the divine, month long Shri Ram Katha by Pujya Sant Murlidharji Maharaj at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh on how we...
Inspiring message by Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati ji on the auspicious day of Buddha Purnima....
Akshay Tritiya is the auspicious day in which we have the opportunity to celebrate the true wealth -the indestructible and immortal truth – in our lives. It is also the time around which the Char Dhams reopens after the winter....
Beautiful and divine message by Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji on the auspicious day of #HanumanJayanti, inspiring us to be like #LordHanuman; living a life filled with Seva (selfless- service), #love and #surrender!...
This article was originally published in The Speaking Tree, here. To truly work and plan for peace, we have to want it. This is not as easy or obvious as it may sound. If you ask every single person today whether he wants peace in the...
A very Happy New Year & a most auspicious beginning to Chaitra Navratri 2019. Pujya Swamiji inspires us to make our celebrations green....
Today is Golden Rule Day. Let’s make every day a day to follow the Golden Rule for our lives. Thanks to #UnitedReligionsInitiative and #CharterForCompassion for organizing the celebration of this day....
Watch the Divine Holi message by Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji from the banks of #MotherGanga. Holi is one of the most festive, joyous holidays of the Hindu year. Song, dance and bright coloured powder are the...
During a special evening campfire HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji shares the special significance of the Holi festivities, “There are two different meanings of the word Holi if we look at it purely semantically: First, “Holi”...
Clean, breathable air is not a luxury; it’s a basic human right, says SWAMI CHIDANAND SARASWATI, suggesting that we turn agricultural waste into anaerobic boards to improve air quality This article was originally published on The...
This article was published in The Times of India, here. By Swami Chidanand Saraswati Many years ago, before the severe violence in Jammu & Kashmir, we travelled to Kashmir to spend a few days meditating on the Dal Lake. All the...
This article was published in The Speaking Tree, here. Forgiveness means that we must release the pain, anger, and grudges that suffocate us, wrenching out our life force. Forgiveness allows us to breathe, live, and love freely. When...
On #Teachers Day, Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji shares that, “Mother gives us life but our teachers teach us how to live.”...
On Teachers’ Day, Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji shares His divine blessings and wishes to all #teachers and #students. He also emphasizes the qualities of a true teacher, one who teaches us not only how to earn a livelihood...
Watch this divine message from Pujya Swamiji on the auspicious day of Krishna Janmasthami. Krishna Janmasthami is the celebration of the day that Bhagwan Krishna incarnated in human form upon the Earth. It is celebrated at midnight on...
0Watch this divine message by Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji on the auspicious day of #Janmashtami. As we celebrate the birth of #LordKrishna in human form let us also reaffirm our pledge to work together to make this...
The holiday of Rakhsha Bandhan, or Rakhi, is a celebration of the bond of love and the bond of family. On this day, sisters tie sacred threads around their brothers’ wrists, symbolizing their love and affection. In return, the brother...
On the auspicious occasion of the beginning of Shrawan Mas in South India, HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji, President of Parmarth Niketan, visited and blessed Shree Datta Padmanabh Peeth Pithadhishwar...
Published in The Times of India, 10 August 2018 Three men sitting under a tree were talking about God. One man said, “I don’t believe that God is perfect. In fact, there are so many things that an ordinary, reasonable man...
Dusk dissolved into night as we drove. We were on the road to the holy town of Gangotri, driving in delicate spirals through the Himalayan hills. Below, the moon was already dancing across the waters of the Ganges. Ahead, a smattering...
Please join us this Saturday, March 31st for Hanuman Jayanti LIVE on Parmarth Niketan #HanumanJayanti #devotion #celebrationofdevotion #sacrifice #surrender #divine...
Dear Divine Souls, I hope that – by God’s grace – this finds you and all your loved ones in the best of health and happiness at this holy and sacred time of Maha Shivratri. There are many important messages and meanings to take into...
Pujya Swamiji’s Evergreen New Year’s Blessing Dear Divine Souls, At this beautiful time of New Year, as we say goodbye to 2017 and usher in 2018, let us pledge to give birth to a New Dream and inspire us to live green, more...
This article was published on The Speaking Tree, here. So frequently in life we think, ‘Just one more year’, and then I will simplify my life, minimising luxuries. ‘Just one more year, ’ and I will dedicate more time to...
In celebration of this joyous Diwali occasion, one can see beautifully lit oil lamps and candles glowing in the darkness of night throughout India and wherever Indians have settled in the world. We line our homes, our rooms, our...
Dear Divine Souls, I hope that – by God’s grace – this finds you all in the best of health and happiness at this holy time of Dusshera. We have just completed the sacred nine days and nights of Navratri, the worship of the Divine...
The festival of Navratri is a glorious time of the year, filled with joy, celebration, and also with great lessons for our lives. Navratri means “nine nights.” This festival occurs twice a year, at the change from winter to summer in...
Dear Divine Souls, I hope that – by God’s grace – this finds you and all your loved ones in the best of health and happiness at this holy time of Janmasthami. Krishna Janmasthami is the celebration of the day that Bhagwan Krishna...
Dear Divine Souls, I hope that — by God’s grace — this finds you and all of your families and loved ones in the best of health and happiness. It is the sacred time of the year in which we give thanks and offer our humble gratitude,...
This article was published in The Speaking Tree, here. In one question and- answer session, a woman asked me with tears in her eyes, “How do you overcome fear? I live my life so afraid all the time.The object of my fear changes as time...
Dear Divine Souls, Today is the sacred and beautiful day of Buddha Jayanti – the day on which the Divine Buddha incarnated on Earth to bring wisdom, inspiration and blessings to humanity. There are so many beautiful lessons to learn...
Dear Divine Souls, I hope that – by God’s grace – this finds you and all your loved ones in the best of health and happiness at this beautiful time of Hanuman Jayanti, the birthday of Lord Shri Hanuman. The celebration of Hanuman...
Beautiful words of Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji before #Aarti on this special day of #BuddhaPoornima & #BuddhaJayanti. #WisdomWednesday #DropsofNectar #MotherGanga #Inspiration...
On Ram Navami we celebrate the divine time when Bhagwan Vishnu manifested on Earth in the form of Bhagwan Rama. The Ramayana gives us the message of Bhagwan Rama’s life and teachings. The word “Rama” literally means one who is divinely...
Dear Divine Souls, Holi is one of the most festive, joyous holidays of the Hindu year. It is celebrated primarily in the North of India and falls on the full moon day of Phalguna (February – March). The festival is marked by great...
Dear Divine Souls, I hope that – by God’s grace – this finds you and all your loved ones in the best of health and happiness at this holy and sacred time of Maha Shivratri. There are many important messages and meanings to take into...
Let Us Resolve to Be Agents of Change to Create a Clean and Green World for All Dear Divine Souls, At this beautiful time of New Year, as we say goodbye to 2016 and usher in 2017, let us pledge to give birth to a New Dream and inspire...
This article was published on The Speaking Tree, here. A complaint I often hear is, “We always fight over little things. Everything is an argument.” This is a matter of ego. Somewhere along the way, both husband and wife have decided...
May this New Year Be Clean, Green & Serene Dear Divine Souls, I hope that — by God’s divine grace — this finds you all in the best of health and happiness at this sacred and auspicious time of Diwali, the Festival of Light. Diwali...
This article was published in The Speaking Tree, here. The key to removing the ‘want’ from our lives is to give more, serve more and sacrifice more. One of the most common Hindu rituals is a yagna fire.Devotees sit in a circle around...
Dear Divine Souls, I hope that – by God’s grace – this finds you and all your loved ones in the best of health and happiness at this holy time of Janmasthami. Krishna Janmasthami is the celebration of the day that Bhagwan Krishna...
Krishna Janmasthami is the celebration of the day that Bhagwan Krishna incarnated in human form upon the Earth. It is celebrated at midnight on the eighth day of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadrapada (August-September). Today...
This article was published in The Speaking Tree, here. There is a beautiful saying which is used frequently by those who spend time in the forests and woods:“Take only memories and leave only foot-prints.”The Earth is here to sustain...
Dear Divine Souls, Today is the sacred and beautiful day of Holi, a day celebrated across India with great joy, gaiety and festivity. There are many meanings and much significance attached to this day. For some, it is the festival of...
This article was published in The Speaking Tree, here. In order to maintain inner peace, calm and stability regardless of external circumstances, we need a daily multivitamin of meditation, no reaction and introspection. Meditation is...
Here is a beautiful, insightful and inspiring article by HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji on the topic of Good Governance on which He spoke also during the #SachBharatConf in Delhi recently. Dear Divine Souls, It is so wonderful...
It is that sacred time of Diwali, the Festival of Light! On this day as we light beautiful lamps in our homes, we must not only marvel at the glory and splendor, but we must also take the significance of the light into our lives. We...
Dear Divine Souls, I hope that — by God’s grace — this finds you and all of your families and loved ones in the best of health and happiness. It is the sacred time of the year in which we give thanks and offer our humble gratitude,love...
Dear Divine Souls, Tomorrow is the sacred and beautiful day of Buddha Jayanti – the day on which the Divine Buddha incarnated on Earth to bring wisdom, inspiration and blessings to humanity. There are so many beautiful lessons to learn...
The practice of Yoga was intuited, channeled, perfected and codified by our rishis and sages for the attainment of total health in body, mind, and spirit, so that the material human body may be a vehicle for spiritual awakening and...
At this beautiful time of the New Year, it is the time when most people pray that the New Year will be easier, better, more successful than the year which has passed. However, at this time when we pray and make our own resolutions, it...
“Utsav Chintan” By Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji Diwali Message...
Dear Divine Souls, I hope that — by God’s Grace — this finds you in the best of health and happiness at this sacred and divine time of Diwali, the Festival of Light! From high in the sky, the beautifully burning lights of Diwali can be...
Dear Divine Souls, I hope that – by God’s grace – this finds you and all your loved ones in the best of health and happiness at this holy time of Janmasthami. Krishna Janmasthami is the celebration of the day that Bhagwan Krishna...
This article was published on The Speaking Tree, here. The Gita’s messages are just as applicable in the boardroom as in the battlefield, says SWAMI CHIDANAND SARASWATI In the Bhagwad Gita, Krishna tells Arjuna to perform his duties...
Dear Divine Souls, I hope that – by God’s grace – this finds you and all your loved ones in the best of health and happiness at this beautiful time of Hanuman Jayanti, the birthday of Lord Shri Hanuman. The celebration of Hanuman...
At this time of the New Year inevitably people make resolutions, vows, promises and goals to become “new” in some way. We are always looking for some pill, some book or some practice we can use to become “newer and better.” These...
This article was published in The Speaking Tree, here. Find out the true secret to internal peace and eternal joy with SWAMI CHIDANAND SARASWATI Every day people come to me with a host of problems, looking for solutions. Their...
Dear Divine Souls, I hope that – by God’s grace – this finds you and all your loved ones in the best of health and happiness at this sacred time. Today marks the holy day dedicated to the Guru. The full moon of the Guru. However, the...
Dear Divine Souls, I hope that – by God’s grace – this finds you and all your loved ones in the best of health and happiness at this sacred time. The 18th of June marked Ganga Dussehra, the day we lovingly refer to as “Gangaji’s...
Dear Divine Souls, Today is the sacred and beautiful day of Holi, a day celebrated across India with great joy, gaiety and festivity. There are many meanings and much significance attached to this day. For some, it is the festival of...
23 February marked the 108th Rotarian Anniversary and Pujya Swamiji and the Ganga Action Parivar joined Rotarians in Allahabad, Chandigarh and worldwide to spread the message that truly service is the ultimate path to peace. Pujya...
As people around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day this week with gifts of chocolate and roses, as symbols of their love and devotion, it is the perfect time to renew our commitment to our Mother Ganga. Children all over the world...
In celebration of this joyous Diwali occasion, one can see beautifully lit oil lamps and candles glowing in the darkness of night throughout India and wherever Indians have settled in the world. We line our homes, our rooms, our...
Spirituality is the essence of life. It is the light that shines on our lives, illuminating our paths, bringing light to the darkness, joy to the sorrow, and meaning to the incomprehensible. And the essence of spirituality? The essence...
The subject of biodiversity is a very ancient, complex topic which is addressed in the Vedas as part and parcel of India’s cultural heritage. The entire realm of nature is composed of five basic elements, each one inseparable from the...
On Ram Navami we celebrate the divine time when Bhagwan Vishnu manifested on Earth in the form of Bhagwan Rama. The Ramayana gives us the message of Bhagwan Rama’s life and teachings. The word “Rama” literally means one who is divinely...
Dear Divine Souls, I hope that – by God’s grace – this finds you and all your loved ones in the best of health and happiness at this holy and sacred time of Maha Shivratri. There are many important messages and meanings to take into...
Every day people come to me with problems for which they would like guidance. While the details vary from person to person and situation to situation, there are common themes that run through much of what ails us. The deeper questions,...
Dear Divine Souls, Happy New Year! I hope that – by God’s grace – this finds you all in the best of health and happiness. As a new year dawns upon us, as the morn of 2012 brings the eve of 2011 to an end, it is a good time to reflect...
According to traditional Indian philosophy there are three main paths to the Divine or “yogas”, described in compelling detail by Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita – the path of knowledge, or “gyan yoga”, the path of righteous action...
At this divine time of Diwali we line our homes, our rooms, our offices and our streets with brightly shining diyas. The illuminated lamps signify the people of Ayodhya’s love for Bhagawan Rama and their joy at his return. On this...
Many people think a spiritual life means that one retreatsto the mountains, performs meditation and then lives peacefully forever in one’s own enlightened cocoon. However, that is not true, deep spirituality. That is not the essence of...
Spiritual health is measured by our ability to remain calm, focused and loving when life throws difficulty onto our paths. The practice of “no reaction” is something we should practice all day. We must learn to be like the ocean, whose...
Dear Divine Souls, Happy New Year! As a new year dawns upon us, as the morn of 2011 brings the eve of 2010 to an end, it is a good time to reflect upon our lives, our paths and our progress toward the ultimate destination of divine...
At this divine time of Diwali we line our homes, our rooms, our offices and our streets with brightly shining dias. The brightly lit lamps signified the people of Ayodhya’s love for Bhagwan Rama and their joy at his return. On this...
At this divine time of Diwali we line our homes, our rooms, our offices and our streets with brightly shining dias. The brightly lit lamps signify the people of Ayodhya’s love for Bhagwan Rama and their joy at his return. On this day,...
Yesterday we celebrated the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhiji was truly the saint of the century, and as we pay our tribute to him we must never forget the message of his life. As we reflect on the greatness of Mahatma...
Holi is one of the most festive, joyous holidays of the Hindu year. It is celebrated primarily in the North of India and it falls on the full moon day of Phalguna (February – March). The festival is marked by great revelry during which...
True love cannot be bought, bribed, begged, manipulated or forced.It can only blossom from deep within the heart. This is the time of year when, all over the Western world, people celebrate Valentine’s Day. It’s not a tradition...
Each evening as the sun’s last rays reflect off the boundless waters of Mother Ganga, we gather for Ganga Aarti. This divine light ceremony is filled with song, prayer, ritual and a palpable sense of the divine. The “aarti” – an ornate...
The meanings of the auspicious holiday of Diwali are innumerable. Whether one looks at the story of the return to Ayodhya of Lord Rama or the victory of Lord Krishna over Narakaasuras or the fall of Bali, Diwali is a holiday which...
There is a story of a farmer who had an old mule. One day the mule fell into the farmer’s empty, dry well. As the mule cried for help, the farmer assessed the situation. Although the mule had served the farmer faithfully for many...
There is a wonderful story told of two monks who had renounced the world and taken vows of celibacy and simplicity and pledged to live, unattached, in the jungles for the rest of their lives. One monk was older and the other was...
Listen to Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji give a beautiful message on the meaning of Diwali while you have His darshan....
Listen to Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji give a beautiful message on the meaning of Diwali while you have His darshan....
These days in the West all the new cars have “GPS” navigation system where the computer in the car gives directions on how to reach your destination. As you sit in the car you just enter the address of where you are going, and...
There is a famous story in our scriptures of Eklavya who dreamt of becoming a great archer. He went to the best and most famous Guru of archery, Dronacharya, and humbly begged Dronacharya to teach him archery. However, for various...
Ram Navami is the birthday of Bhagwan Shri Rama. On this beautiful birthday of Bhagwan Rama, let us ask ourselves the meaning of his birth. What lessons do we learn from the Ramayan, from the glorious example of Bhagwan Rama’s...
A small, impoverished boy was standing barefoot on the New York City streets, looking wistfully in the window of a shoe store. A well dressed woman, walking down the street, saw him and asked him, “My child, why are you looking so...
Recently a man came to see me at Parmarth. He was an earnest seeker from abroad and was looking for a place to stay for several months to perform his meditation. He had a meditation technique which he said worked very well for him but...
The time of Diwali is one of the most festive and beautiful times of the year. Diwali literally means a “Row of Lights.” It is a time filled with light and love; a time when Indians all over the world rejoice. Diwali is celebrated on...
There was once a disciple of a Guru who went to his Guru and said, “Guruji, I want to live a spiritual life. I want to live in the service of God. I want to go beyond the binding chains of this mundane, materialistic world. But, I feel...
Dear Divine Souls, I hope that — by God’s grace — this finds you and all your loved ones in the best of health and happiness. We are now at the divine and glorious time of celebrating Krishna Janmasthami.This is the celebration of the...
One of the greatest plagues of human beings is our insatiable desires. We truly never feel satisfied. We never feel that we have had “enough.” We are always looking for more and more and more. This pertains to almost every area of our...
When I was very young, not long after I came to Parmarth Niketan, a very old, revered saint came to Rishikesh to give his divine satsang at Parmarth Niketan. However, rather than staying in the comforts of the ashram, he used to stay...
Dear Divine Souls, I hope that — by God’s grace — this finds you and all your loved ones in the best of health and happiness. It is the divine time of year when we celebrate Guru Purnima, the day in which we offer our thanks, love and...
Once a father had three sons whom he feared were going astray. They were beginning to partake of alcohol, drugs and other activities of which their father did not approve. Every time he approached them, they said, “No problem, Dad. We...
On April 5 we celebrated the divine occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. One of the greatest lessons from the life of divine Hanumanji is fearlessness in the name of God. Hanumanji flew across the ocean, journeyed alone to Lanka in search of...
Once a woman was standing outside in the street searching and searching for something under the bright street lamp. A wise man walked by and asked her, “Mother, what are you searching for?” She replied, “I have lost my needle and I am...
The festival of Navaratri is a glorious time of the year, filled with joy, celebration, and also with great lessons for our lives. Navaratri means “nine nights.” This festival occurs twice a year, at the change from winter to summer in...
This month we celebrated the sacred day of Buddha Purnima. There are so many beautiful lessons to learn from the life of the Buddha. His life is the epitome of enlightenment in action. When he was born, an astrologer told Buddha’s...
Once there was a sadhu, a renunciant living on the banks of a river, performing his sadhana with great piety and determination. One day as the holy man went for his bath in the river, he noticed a scorpion struggling in the water....
A man once went to see a doctor complaining of aches and pains all over his body. “Doctor my whole body hurts me,” he moaned. The doctor asked him to show exactly where the pain was. The man explained, “When I touch my shoulder, it...
At the day of the final “test” from the Swami Narayana Gurukul – Rajkot Sadhana Camp, held at Parmarth Niketan, Pujya Swamiji was requested to give blessings and pravachan. Following is an excerpt from that lecture: Today you are...
Once, Swami Rama gave a demonstration in front of a large class. He drew a horizontal line on the chalkboard and asked the class the following question: “Is there anyone in the room who can make this line appear shorter without erasing...
The holiday of Rakhsha Bandhan, or Rakhi, is a celebration of the bond of love and the bond of family. On this day, sisters tie sacred threads around their brothers’ wrists, symbolizing their love and affection. In return, the brother...
Today, fasting has become a great trend across the world. In any bookstore you will find volumes of literature extolling one fast or another. There are juice fasts, water fasts, fruit fasts, etc. Fasting is frequently heralded as the...
In the major plenary session, at the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria, titled Bridging Religious Divides, Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thami, Emir of Qatar; Mr. Klaus Schwab; The Chief Rabbi of Israel, Meir Lau; H.E. Frances Cardinal...
At this time of the New Year, most people are closing their balance sheets, closing their accounts and their books. However, the time of the New Year should actually be a time of opening our accounts and opening our balance sheets. I...
I heard a beautiful story of an ancient village where one day the villagers found a large boulder in the middle of their main pathway. The busy, rich businessmen and merchants had their servants carry them around it. Others simply...
September 11 was a tragic day of unprecedented proportion. Never before in the history of the world had so many thousands of innocent people been one group so blatantly, callously, and mercilessly struck down. We were in Munich,...
I heard a beautiful story of a college professor in New York who gave his business-economy students the assignment of going into the slums and finding 10 students each to interview. Then, the university students had to prepare reports...
These days I hear all my young birdies talking about their exams. They are so frightened of failure, so nervous for success. These student years are ones which are meant to be full of learning, full of enrichment, full of new horizons....
There is a beautiful story of a princess who was suffering from an undiagnosable illness. She lay in bed, listless, unable to walk or to exert herself at all. She had lost all appetite and her parents feared she would soon perish. Her...
The message of the Kumbha Mela, the message of the 21st century, and the message of the 3rd Millennium is one of unity and brotherhood. Only by joining hands lovingly with one another – across borders of color, race, religion and...
There was once a horrible drought. For year after year not a drop of rain fell on the arid ground. Crops died, and – as the land became parched – farmers gave up even planting their seeds. As the time of planting and tilling the...
Diwali is a glorious time of year. Families, friends and communities come together in a spirit of celebration, jubilance and joy. Message of Lord Rama’s Life: Sacrifice and DharmaThere are so many meanings to Diwali, so many stories...
Dear Divine Souls, A group of visitors just came to Parmarth Niketan from America. They were a beautiful, dedicated group. In our question-answer session, one woman said to me with tears in her eyes, “How do you overcome fear? I live...
Divine Souls, This month, I want to talk about the difference between what we do on the outside and how we really are on the inside. I want to talk about external actions versus internal transformation. In the Western world, February...
Dear Divine Souls, The new year, new century and new millennium are now upon us. So many people made vows, cherished ideals in their hearts of what the new Millennium would bring. I have been hearing – a lot more so recently than usual...
