Yoga Sagar

SR No.: 014011
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Paramhamsa Satyananda
Publisher: Bihar School of Yoga Munger
Publication Year: 1994
Total Pages: 436
Language: English
Classification: Seminar & Articles
File Size: 24 MB

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I express my thanks also to the acharya from the Ramakrishna Mission in Calcutta, Swami Rasajanandaji. The mission, under the guidance of the head, Swami Lokeshwaranandaji, has done great work in the public interest, especially in the fields of medical aid and spiritual enlightenment. Efforts of this kind show a path not only to society, but also to the nation and to the whole world. For this, I thank them from my heart.
Swami Poonyanandaji has just discussed yoga and dharma. This is very true, that violence does not end by adopting vegetarianism. If you injure somebody physically, he can be treated, but the injuries caused by speech and mind are incurable. Therefore, to follow non-violence, we must transform and purify our speech and mind.
Now I extend my welcome to all the delegates from far-off places who were tolerant and bore the difficult journey. I am sorry for not being able to give you as much comfort as I had wanted to. Our hearts are large but our resources are limited. Despite these limitations, we have tried our very best to serve you. Please excuse us for any deficiencies.
I express my thanks to the citizens of Munger, scholars, intellectuals and the press for supporting us in organizing this grand event. I thank the people who even vacated their houses to accommodate our guests, and principals of schools who vacated their classrooms for us. I thank the engineers of this place who arranged for proper roads, water supply and electricity. I thank the doctors whose team is ever ready to serve you. I also thank all the ministers, members of Parliament, members of the Legislative Assembly and members of the municipal council and celebrities, who encouraged us by their letters and phone calls.
Now I want to thank a special person who was always present everywhere in the organization of this convention, but whenever it comes to taking the credit, he is seen on the last bench. He is none other than the great man, great yogi and saint, Paramahamsa Niranjanananda. Only due to his extraordinary capabilities was this mammoth celebration organized and the credit of its sucess goes only to him.
I also want to thank all the friends and fellows who are associated with the International Yoga Fellowship Movement and who are extending their services voluntarily for days and
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