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EDITORIAL

God dwells everywhere. However, our ignorance various parts of the state under the guidance of HH
and negligence do not allow us to recognize Him. It Sri Swamiji. Any small support with a big heart for the
is only through temples, devotees, their subjects and noble cause is an essential opportunity in one’s life!
their activities, that His existence is recognized by the For those who wanted to contribute in Indian rupees
people in the world. In addition to what people show for various projects conducted by HH Sri Swamiji in
Him outwardly through their offerings and actions, India, a new gateway service has been started under
God likes to look at the purity of their devotion, the donations window of www.chinnajeeyar.org
enjoy the taste of it, and respond accordingly. If
external offering can be compared to a cup then, Last year, a grand program, SRIYAGAM was
pure love, gratitude and servitude with which one conducted at JEEYAR ASRAMAM New-Jersey. This
offers, is like the ‘content’ of the cup. The cup itself year Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple, Sugarland invited
may be very expensive and decorative. But all that Sri Swamiji and team, to celebrate Di:pa:vali,
really matters is the content of the cup! Thirunakshathram, Srirama Krathu, Ishtis, Kalya:nams
and Sahasra kalasa:bhishe:kam to Lord Rama and
Time is a divine form of God. Every moment of our His subjects. About 40 scholars from India will be
life is precious and if it is utilized in the service of God, attending the function to perform various services
as ordained by Him in the scriptures, it becomes all along with 50 other local priests.
auspicious. Four months from A:sha:da ma:sam is For the first time, HH Sri Swamiji gave this opportunity
called Cha:thurma:syam. It is an opportunity blessed to the devotees in a foreign country to celebrate
on us for enjoying His grace through Acharyas and Thirunakshathram and Sahasra kalasa:bhishe:kam.
Gurus. Chathurma:syam is an auspicious time during Many devotees from India and other countries
which all saintly people observe a di:ksha or a like UK, Germany, Singapore, Australia etc., are
vow. This year HH Sri Swamiji observed this di:ksha participating in this event. Come, let us join in this
at Sithanagaram Asramam. Everyday hundreds of grand spiritual event that reverberates the whole
people were blessed with Sri Swamiji’s darshan. They area with ve:dic chants, Divya Prabandha songs,
gathered to listen to Sri Swamiji’s daily-discourse amidst auspicious rituals, inspiring and enlightening
on A:lvandar Stho:thram in the morning. In this discourses, and prayers for world peace and
Chathurma:syam several ve:dic activities, academic prosperity of the nation. You too can volunteer in
activities, festivals and cultural events took place. this event! It’s a great blessing to serve in whatever
Organizational meetings for promoting the ongoing way you can, during such holy gatherings.
activities were held and training sessions for the
organizers and volunteers of various sections, were Bhakthinivedana cordially welcomes you all, for
conducted. Thousands of devotees took part in these this glorious event. HH Sri Swamiji along with 4
programs. HH Sri Swamiji spent lot of his time, members, left for USA on 19 Sep to participate in the
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preparing PRAJNA books for the children. PRAJNA orientation training programs, organized at
various places. The entire schedule of HH is available
A project was launched on 18 Sep at JIVA by HH at www.jetusa.org. Online Video coverage of all
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Sri Swamiji in the presence of state educational the events at all the places is also being organized.
authorities and dignitaries. Its goal was to provide You can watch it live at the above web site regularly.
medical services (eye and dental) and moral training
to about 200 thousand children, of government Bhakthinivedana is now stepping up with new colors
schools, in about 1000 schools in the state of Andhra and more content. You can enjoy the spirit of its
Pradesh. VT is working on this project in full swing. presentation and send your comments/ feedback to
PRAJNA book-1 was released on this occasion for us. See You at Sugarland from Oct 26 to 31 ! Details
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distribution in the schools. Health camps for early of the events - coming up in the next issue!
detection of cancer were regularly organized in

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