February 2011

This Month features:

Swamiji conveys His Divine Blessings to all on the ocassion of Sivarathri, March 2nd 2011
Swamiji's Birthday Celebrations March 1st - March 5th 2011

Swamiji has conveyed His divine blessings on the ocassion of Maha Sivarathri, March 2nd 2011

The significance of Maha Sivarathri is the union of Siva and Shakti(power). If Shiva is away from Shakti it is like Shavam(corpse), or body without life. Only with Shakti does Shiva exist, this is the essence of Sivarathri. The Universe is combination of Siva and Shakti(Universal power). The universe in reality is shaped like the Siva Lingam. On the midnight of Sivarathri is the time for the Lingodbhavam. The inner meaning of this is that the aim and goal of Sivarathri is to enlighten the atma in us and unite it with the Universal power and thereby attain yoga. Sivarathri should awaken humanity and divinity in man.

By nature man is divine, due to power of Maya, we forget our blissful divine nature and fail to see divinity that is present everywhere and in everyone. When Shiva is worshipped with devotion, he frees us from the clutches of maya. He grants us the divine virtues of renunciation, discrimination, dispassion to worldly attractions, devotion to the Supreme Being, compassion to all beings, fearlessness, strength to practise spiritual disciplines for the control and purification of the mind.

Every person has Shakti(power) in Him, and everyone has to become a Siva. The Universe is Siva and to understand the philosophy of Siva, one has to experience the union of Siva and Shakti and make ourselves an abode of joy. And it is my heartfelt desire that all of you should attain this state.

Siva is not separate from Vishnu or Brahma. Siva, Vishnu & Brahma are all the same. If the Universe which is embodiment of Siva is without of Shakti then it becomes lifeless. When Shakti is united with matter it is Chaitanyam, or the Life force, and to reach that state of Chaitanyam is the goal of Sivarathri. Then Shavakaram(corpse) will become Sivaakaram(Lord Siva or Body with Life).

Upavaasam and Jagaran associated with Maha Sivarathri don't merely mean fasting and staying awake without sleep all night. The true meaning of Upavaasam(Upa + Vaasam): Upa means near, Vaasam means staying, this means that we should constantly think of God and thereby live close to God and feel the presence of God. The true meaning of Jagaran is being in a state of wakefulness or a state of knowledge. The fasting associated with Sivarathri impress upon the mind of man his duty to impose ‘fast’ on his senses and vigilance on his intelligence to keep away polluting impulses and inclinations. The true meaning of Jagaran is being in a state of wakefulness or a state of knowledge. Darkness prevails at night. But during Sivarathri, the night is not dark but full of light. The light is experienced by immersing oneself in good thoughts and contemplating on the glorious form of Siva, on the Divine, reminding oneself of unity with the Divine and attaining a state of pure holiness.

Asato Maa Sad Gamaya
Tamso Maa Jyotir Gamaya
Mrityor Maa Aamritam Gamaya

That is we should go from untruth to truth, darkness to light and death to immortality and that is the real meaning of Jagaran.

Divine blessings to all, Shubhamasthu, kalyanamastu. I hope that the world is an abode of peace.

Universal Integration & Peace Day, March 5th 2011
Swamiji's Birthday Celebrations in Viswanagar
March 1st - March 5th 2011

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View the Invitation in English

Srirastu Shubamastu Avignamastu

Om Sri Sai Ram Gurudeva Datta

Unity is our

Strength

INVITATION

Humanity is

Our Life

Bhagwan Sri Sri Sri Viswayogi Viswamjee Maharaj's

67th Birthday Celebrations

(Universal Integration and Peace Day)

Celebrations to mark Beginning of Golden Decade (2011 - 2020)

Venue : 'Viswanagar', Chinakondrapadu NH-5 Guntur - Chennai

16 km from Guntur

Dates : March 1st 2011 to March 5th 2011

His Holiness Bhagwan
Sri Sri Sri Viswayogi Viswamjee Maharaj's

Birthday Celebrations Invitation

On the occasion of Swamiji’s Birthday in the premises of Viswanagar special homam and pooja programs are being conducted to bring peace to the five elements, peace to the earth and world peace at a time when nature is showing its furor.

On March 3rd 2011 at 11:00 AM former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Hon. Konijeti Roshaiah will preside as the chief guest. Hon. Sri Kanna Lakshmi Narayana garu, Hon. Sri Dharman Prasad Rao garu, Hon. Sri Dokka Manikya Vara Prasad Garu, Hon. Sri Rayapati Sambasiva Rao garu (M.P), Sri. V. Rama Rao Garu (Former Governor Sikkim), Sri A. Chakrapani garu,Chair of Legislative Council, Sri Rayasam Venkata Ramaiah Garu, Former Chief Commisioner of Income tax, Sri. B. Ramakotiah, I.R.S Member Income Tax Aplite Tribunal, Sri V. J. Vinaya Kumar, I.R.S, Commisioner of Income tax, Guntur, Sri. R.R. Girish Kumar, Former D.G.P (A.P), Sri. T.S. Rao Garu, Former DGP, Sri. K. Sankara Narayana, Law Secretary, Sri. M.V. R. Sastry, Editor, Andhrabhoomi, Sri. Santosh Sastry, TTD Bhakti Channel are special Invitees. V. Ratna, D.S.P, Guntur, South Zone, Annapoorna Reddy, D.S.P, Guntur, North Zone, Bhaskar RaoD.S.P Sattanapalli, D. Koteswra Rao, D.S.P Guntur, West, T. Nagaraju, D.S.P Guntur, East, Y.T. Naidu, D.S.P Guntur, Traffic, M.C.H Satyanarayana, C.I, Jayaprakash Reddy, Cine Actor, Smt. Kuchipudi Vijayalakshmi, Zilla Parishat Chairperson, A. Subba Rao, S.I, Pattipadu, V. Venkatachari, A. M Collector Office, Guntur, P.V.S Sarma, Tehsildar, Pattipadu are special invitees participating in the programs. Officials and unofficials will be participationg in these programs. Pooja/Homam programs, Books release, release of Annual Issue of Viswasukthamu, and Swamiji’s Birthday messages will be a part of these programs.

Programs

Under the guidance of Acharya Vaidikaratna Sarvopadrasta Brahmasri Kunapuli Subrahmanya Sarma from March 1st 2011 to March 5th 2011 everyday from morning to evening several pooja programs and homams, mantra japas and ekadasha rudraabhishekam will be performed in a special way as per sastric traditions.

March 1^st 2011

4:00 PM : Installation of 108 Kalashas.

7:30 PM : Cultural Programs

March 2^nd 2011

6:00 AM : On the occasion of Maha Sivarathri Rudraabhishekam and Rudra Homam will be performed to the 18 kg Mercury Siva lingam specially made in Kashi and taken to Manasa Sarovar where it was sanctified and endowed with divine energy by the the worships offered and homam at Manasa Sarovar and given the name Manasa Sarovar Kailash Nath.

7:00 PM : Cultural Programs.

9:00 PM - Midnight : During the time of Lingodbhavam abhishekam will be performed to "Manasa Sarovar Kailash Nath".

March 3^rd 20011

7:30 PM : Sivashanti Kalyanam

March 4^th 2010

11:00 AM : Books Release Function : Release of the annual edition of Viswasooktham, monthly magazine. Sri V.S.R Moorthy garu chief editor of Viswasooktham and other members on editorial board to participate.

12 Noon: Dampathi (couples) Pooja

1.) Smt. & Sri. V. Rama Rao garu ( Former Governor, Sikkim)

2.) Smt. & Sri Rayasam Venkat Ramaiah Garu (Chief Commisioner, Income Tax , Retd.)

3.) Smt. & Sri Dr. Raja Ravella, Chicago, USA

4.) Smt. & Sri Jayashankar Prasad, Former Executive Director, Road Transport Corporation.

5.) Smt. & Sri M. Lakshminarayana, Second Addl. Chief Judge, Hyderabad.

6:00 PM : Cultural Programs:

Special Invitees :Sri Santosh Kumar, TTD Bhakti Channel

Sri. M.V.R Sastry, Editor, Andhrabhoomi

7:30 PM : “Aamukthamaalyadha” Musical Dance drama written by Sri. Rallabandi Kavithaprasad to be performed by “Kalaratna Hamsa” Sri K.V. Satyanarayana Garu’s troop.

9:00 PM: Flute concert by Sri. Phanikumar and troop.

12:00 Midnight : Birthday Celebrations

Chief Guest : Sri V. Rama Rao Garu,
Former Governor, Sikkim

Special Guest : Sri Rayapati Sambasiva Rao Garu, MP, Guntur

March 5^th 2011

10:00 AM : Chief Guest : Hon. Konijeti Roshiah Garu (Former CM), AP

Guest of Honor : Sri Mandali Buddha Prasad Garu

10:30 AM : Saamoohika Viswa Datta Vrata

11:00 AM : Maha Poornahuti and Abhisheka with one laksh Rudraksha’s by Smt. & Sri. Akula Koteswara Rao with divine blessings of Swamiji

6:00 PM : VIMS – Mother & Childe Care Hospital Annual Celebration : Honoring thf doctors.

Chief Guest : Sri A. Chakrapani,Legislative Council, Chair Person.

7:00 PM : Swamiji will honor and bless Sri. A. Ravichandra I.P.S, Superintendent of Police, Guntur (Rural) for his exemplary service working in police department.

7:30 PM : Dance program "Viswa Nrutyaarchana", by Kum. Achyutha Maanasa, daughter of Sri. Achyutha Ravichandra, I.P.S and disciple of Sri. K.V. Subrahmanyam Garu.

9:30 PM : Scholarship presentation.

10:00 PM : Sri Sri Sri Viswayogi Viswamjee Maharaj's Birthday Message & Blessings.

Sri V.S.R.Murthy will compeer the program on 4th and 5th March, 2011

All are invited to take part in these celebrations and receive divine blessings.

Viswamandiram Sri Akula Koteswara Rao

Guntur Convener, Viswamanava Samaikyata Samsat

And members of Universal Family

Avadhuuta Chintana Gurudeva Datta

March 5th 2011, Evening

Viswayogi Institute of Medical Sciences

Mother & Child Care Hospital

Blessings & Honoring
of the
Doctors offering their services in the Medical Camps

Chief Guest:

Hon. Sri. A. Chakrapani
Chairperson, Legislative Council, AP

Guests of Honor

Hon. Sri Kanna Lakshminarayana Garu
Minister, Andhra Pradesh

Hon. Sri D. Manikya Varaprasad garu
Minister, Andhra Pradesh

Special Guests:

Ms. Julie Wurr
Public Affairs Officer, American Consulate, Hyderabad

Sri. Rayasam Venkatramaiah
Chief Commisioner of Income Tax,(Retd.)

Special Guests:

Sri. Jayasankar Prasad
Executive Director, A.P.S.R.T.C (Retd.)

Honoring the Doctors

Dr. V.V. Subba Rao

Dr. V.S. Padmavathi

Dr. K. Dattatreya Sastry

Dr. Ranga Rao

Dr. Surya Prakash

Dr. G. R. Srinivasa Rao

Dr. K.L Prakash Chandra

Dr. Sireesha

Dr. Madhav Naidu

Dr. S. Periah

Dr. S.L. Sastry

Dr. Madhuri

Dr. Surya Narayana

Dr. Ramakrishna

Dr. Rajarajeshwari

Dr. G. Indira Devi

Dr. Sridhar

Dr. C. Narasimham

Dr. C. Mallikarjuna Rao

Dr. R. Murali Babu Rao

Dr. Y. Lakshman Swamy

Dr. P.V. Raghava Sarma

Dr. P. Vijaya

Dr. Bayya Srinivasa Rao

Dr. K.S.S Chari

Dr. M. Gandhi

Dr. Gopalakrishna

Dr. Indira

Dr. Jayaraman

Dr. Kamala Jayaraman

Dr. Meerabai

The Birthday of His Holiness Bhagwan Sri Sri Sri Viswayogi Viswamjee Maharaj on March 5^th is celebrated as Universal Integration & Peace Day by devotees all over the world.

This year the Celebrations will be held in Viswanagar for 5 days, from March 1^st – March 5^th 2011. Many Spiritual and cultural programs are planned on these days. Sivarathri will also be celebrated on the March 2^nd 2011.

The pollution and imbalance between the five elements of nature is causing natural calamities and these elements have to be in balance and peaceful for world to be peaceful. Several pooja and homams are planned for peace of all five elements (Earth,Water, Fire,Air and Space) and for the welfare of humanity. The 18 kg Mercury (paadarasa) siva lingam that was worshiped on the banks of Manasasarovar Lake in the June 2010 when Swamiji went on the trip to Manasasarovar, will be worshiped in the premises of Viswanagar during Swamij’s Birthday Celebrations to make the world an abode of peace.

All are invited to be a part of the celebrations and seek swamiji's Divine Blessings.