19 May 2012
Upcoming Seva in Kenya
16 May 2012
Kenya Seva Society
For several years, gradually, there has been a charity network built up in Kenya (which we reported about earlier) by devotees of Sri Swami Vishwananda.
There are several ongoing projects but here's a little YouTube video of one of the visits to a home for elderly and disabled people:
Rakesh has known Sri Swami Vishwananda for more than 12 years and he is the founder of the Seva Society in Kenya.
13 May 2012
At 9 different Kunds (fireplaces) a lot of Mantras for Bhu Devi (Mother Earth) were recited.
On one of the many rounds all the residents could also come offer samagri.
10 May 2012
Narashinga Celebration in South Africa
The 4th of May 2012 marked the Appearance Day of Narashinga Dev.The Jwala Narasimha Temple in Johannesburg celebrated this glorious occasion over two days.We were honoured by the huge attendance of Devotees from various organisations around Johannesburg and other areas of South Africa. We were also graced with the presence of Swami Bhakta Dhodhayan, from Vrindavan.Puja, Maha-abishekum and yagna were performed on Friday 4th May 2012, followed by the first ever Yatra (Chariot Procession), hosted by Bhakti Marga in South Africa honouring our Dear Lord Narasimha, on Saturday 5th May 2012.
The Chariot Procession aroused the curiosity of many a resident along the route, who came out to witness and capture this great event on camera!The hauling of this gigantic Chariot by the brave and enthusiastic Devotees, with the Lord at it’s helm, was made to feel like an effortless exercise despite the weight and size of it!It was indeed a moving spiritual experience that many of us will never forget!
Jai Shri Narashinga Dev !Jai Shri Mahavatar Kriya Babaji!Jai Shri Swami Vishwananda Maha Prabhu!
04 May 2012
22 April 2012
19 April 2012
Urgent Call for Seva
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Call for Seva

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Requirements:
-Being able to use power tools for carpentry: router, electric saw, drill, sander, etc.
-Being able to lift 25kg.
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Start: any time, as soon as possible
Minimum 3 weeks, if possible 4 – 6 weeks.
35 – 40 seva hours per week (min. 7 hours per day, min. 5 days a week)
Room and food for free. Attending morning and evening prayers possible.
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Please apply with your full name, your work experience and a photo. Please let us know any disabilities in advance. Mail to: tusti@bhaktimarga.org
Please bring a valid European health insurance card.
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For any questions please contact:
Mataji Tusti tusti@bhaktimarga.org, 0049 (0)178 539 1406.
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12 April 2012
Swami Vishwananda installs Lakshmi on the roof



09 April 2012
Easter with Sri Swami Vishwananda
Christós anésti ek nekrón
thanáto thánaton patÃsas,
ké tÃs en tÃs mnÃmasi,
zoÃn charisámenos!
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06 April 2012
Good Friday
- Jesus is condemned to death
- Jesus accepts the cross
- Jesus falls the first time
- Jesus meets His Mother
- Simon of Cyrene carries the cross
- Veronica wipes the face of Jesus
- Jesus falls the second time
- Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem
- Jesus falls the third time
- Jesus is stripped of His garments
- Crucifixion: Jesus is nailed to the cross
- Jesus dies on the cross
- Jesus' body is removed from the cross (Deposition or Lamentation)
- Jesus is laid in the tomb and covered in incense.

My Father, the work which you have given me to do, I have accomplished. My Father, to you I commend my spirit.
Jesu

"Before the crucifixion, He knew that inside Himself something great was happening, something that human minds can’t understand. He materialised His body into light, like He did when He transmuted Himself on the mountain.
How many people will really understand that? Not many. He did it to show that within our body lies the spiritual body. We all can access this spiritual body if we really want it. By the way, through the crucifixion Jesus showed that He was not just this mere human being crucified, He accepted all, in order to rise above the illusion and become the light. That is what man is here for – to continuously remind one that within this body there is the spiritual body, and that this is the reality. The other body can make this body grow above it.
But as long as we identify ourselves with the mere human being, we will always be this human being that we want to be. Do you want to be Divine or not? Then be it! Go ahead by reminding yourself continuously that you are God’s child. Pass through the stage of being a child of God until you can say afterwards “I and my Father are one.” From the son of man, who is human, to the son of God, who is reminding us continuously that we are Gods, until we can say “I and my Father are One.”
Swami Vishwananda
03 April 2012
Easter Package
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"He is calling everybody to resurrect with Him
and to let the old man, the old one who is inside of you die,
and to let the new one resurrect together with Him.
That is the resurrection of Christ.“
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Sri Swami Vishwananda, Easter 2009
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Let us plant seeds of hope and resurrection together!
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At Easter we celebrate the beginning of the new seasons, the blossoming of nature and the return of the sun after a long winter period. We would like to share Swamiji´s thoughts on the resurrection of Jesus, on His works and His teachings with you.
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Our Easter package contains:
- A little wooden cross blessed by Swamiji.
- A photo on canvas of the icon of the risen Christ in our chapel, painted by Swamiji.
- “Resurrect with Christ”, a wonderful booklet of over 100 pages with words of Swamiji about Easter and its deeper meaning. (in english)
- Tulsi Seeds (Saint Helena found the cross of Jesus' crucifixion due to the fact, that the ground there was strewn with basil (Tulsi). Just like the Hindus, the orthodox Christians venerate basil as a sacred plant.
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PS: Our Easter package costs 35,- Euros, Friends of Bhaktimarga get a discount of 10% on the package. To buy it please send an e-mail to:
order@bhaktishop.de
Proceeds go to the renovation of the Ashram.
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01 April 2012
Darshan March 31st
Rama Navami

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Lord Rama incarnated to save his devotees from the tyrant, Ravana, and he is worshipped as an epitome of an ideal man. One who is good and true and the one who is ideal in every regard - a perfect son, an ideal brother, a wonderful husband, a great father and mighty king. He is not simply thought of as a hero, but as someone who is the true representation of a flawless man. It is believed that listening to the story of Rama cleanses the soul.
Meditating on the noble Rama and chanting his name is believed to ease the pains of life and lead one to moksha, or liberation. Devotees fast on this day seeking perfection as human beings, offer puja and also sing bhajans praising the deeds of Lord Rama, his loyal brother Lakshman, his devoted wife Sita and Rama's greatest devotee Hanuman. For our 2010 Celebration, Swamiji told stories about Lord Rama and talked about the significance of chanting Ram-Naam or the name of Lord Rama.
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28 March 2012
27 March 2012
Bhajan Workshop in Switzerland

After the last Darshan in Switzerland, Swami Vishwananda asked us to learn more Bhajans and to grow together more as a Bhajan Group. When we heard that Meera Dasi was asked by Swamiji to go to different countries and give Bhajan lessons to the exisiting groups there, we organized a 2 day workshop here in Cudrefin.

There were about 15 participants. With a lot of interest, we listened the explanations about the history of bhajan singing and about Raagas. Then we did the NOM-TOM singing which was a wonderful experience - we became very relaxed and forgot about our daily worries.
At the end we also wanted to learn some new Bhajan - "hits" of Swami Vishwananda. On Sunday we were busy learning new songs.
It was a very interesting and fulfilling weekend, and we want to thank Meera Dasi and Ratnamanjari for their patience and loving way of teaching. Above all we want to thank Swami Vishwananda for his love and support!
The Sri Kamala Netra Krishna temple team, Switzerland
24 March 2012
Bye bye Rio


































