28th Chottanikkara – Guruvayur – Chinganchira Theerthadanam

The 28th Chottanikkara Pilgrimage is planned for August 26 – 28, 2011. The pilgrimage will visit Guruvayur and Chinganchira (Palakkad) as well.

This pilgrimage of Swamiji along with his disciples has sarted 27 years ago.  A person gets a chance once in a year to fulfill ‘the pancha yajnas (1) Devatha yajnam (2) Adhithi yajnam (3) Aadyathmika yajnam (4) Prakrithi yajnam and (5) Pithru yajnam.

Sakthi mandalavratham starts from Makam to Vijayadasami – Vidhyarambham has 41 days.  This is for Maha Saraswathy’s blesings.

Chinganchira ponkala is for ‘Sarva Aiswaryam’. Hundreds of mothers offer ponkala in Chnganchira Karuppaswami’s Temple.

Pilleroam 2011

Pilleronam is celebrated on 13th August 2011 at the BVG Schools. The famous Malayalam poet Mr. Madhusodanan Nair was the Chief guest. He recited a few poems along with children and created an Onam mood.

25 Rules given by Swamy Sathyananda Saraswathy which became the guide lines of Swamy Aswathy Thirunal

1. Bear the injuries and insults of others without even an idea of hatred, anger or sorrow.

2. See everyone as your equal.

3. There is no “stranger” for you, all are people who you know and love or to be loved and known.

4. Increase your devotion everyday.

5. Respect, love and adore the Guru. Do serve him.

6. Cleanse your mind everyday. Keep it clean devoid of prejudice, hatred, pride, egoism and attachments.

7. Keep the body healthy, strong and pure.

8.Hold to truth even if it means ending of your life.

9. Be always happy. Refuse to be unhappy.

10. Don’t make unnecessary program fit in your mental computer. Keep the mind away from materialistic passion and ideas.

11. Think of the changes your body has to undergo as you get older and death(weak?). Be humble and accept changes  and limitations and arrogance.

12. Live without an idea of pride and arrogance.

13. Do the Japa “RAMA, RAMA” always.

14. Never develop manias or phobias.

15. Keep the likes and dislikes at equal distance.

16.Live in a pure place and pure atmosphere.

17. Donot live with people with materialistic people who care only for money, wordly importance and sex.

18. Practise living in solitude.

19. Try to understand, digest and absorb principles of Vedanta into your life.

20. Dedicate all your prayers and actions to the God in you- your soul.  

21. Always look forward for doing good deeds in your life.

22. Fill your mind with happiness.

23. Keep all negative thoughts away from your mind and fill with positive thoughts and feelings everyday.

24. Let the knowledge bloom in your soul.

25. Donot respect a religion which donot respect another religion.

Ekalavya Ashram Website Being Redesigned

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Swami’s Speech at Wyanad Muslim Orphanage (WMO)

May 20, 2010 was a memorable day for Wayanad, Kerala. Wyanad Muslim Orphanage (WMO) had organized a mass wedding function where 60 Muslim, 10 Hindu and one Christain couples tied the knot.

WMO is one of a kind in the area of social service in the state. Swami Aswathy Thirunal delivered a memorable speech on this occasion. He emphasized the importance of this wedding festival which was set as a model to the dowry ridden marriage system prevailing in Indian society.

This meeting was attended by the Central and State Ministers, renowned  Muslim religious and political figures.

Swamiji stressed that the need of the hour is the dynamism in peace and tolerance. He called upon all peace-loving people to come together irrespective of their religious beliefs.  Every religion has a minority of anti-social elements who indulge in extremist activities, using religion as a cover.  The majority of the peace-loving should channelize their power against these anti-social elements. This way we will be able to bring an end to terrorism.

The points put up by Swamiji was well received by those who attended the function.