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Reflections on the Cover Page ................... Shreedhar Parab ................ 5
Free Thinking ................................................ Sadashiv Nimbalkar ......... 15
Glimpses of Annual Programme held at ........................................................... 17
Yoga Bhavan, Vashi on 14th Januart 2018
ANNUAL EXHIBITION DAY & LECTURES ......... Vidhi Doshi ....................... 25
ON ‘YOGA IN DAY–TO–DAY LIFE’
ANNUAL EXHIBITION AND LECTURES ON ..... R.N.Sharma ...................... 29
‘YOGA IN DAY-TO-DAY LIFE’
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A Report on Yoga Session Conducted at . R.N.Sharma. .......................... 38
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CONDOLENCE........................................................................................... 35
Senior Yoga Teacher Shri Sadashiv R. Limaye has passed away
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Reflections on the
COVER PAGE
The origin al Marathi article of Shri Shreedhar
Parab published un der the column ‘Mukhaprushtha
Pahatan a’ in Yoga Varta's issue for the mon th of
September 2015 has been excellen tly tran slated in to
En glish by Shri Nitin Tawde (YVN's Yoga & Naturo-
Therapist). The said En glish version of Shri
Shreedhar Parab's article in Marathi is bein g
published hereun der with profoun d than ks to Shri
Nitin Tawde (Mob. : 9819186655).
The beautiful picture on the cover page of the 1st
prize winning poster of YTTC - Vashi student
Ms Shubhada Kasle from this year’s ‘Poster
Competition’ and its caption ‘Dinacharya of a Yoga
Sadhaka’ distinctly reminded of the Ayurveda which
speaks about the science of healthy life and serves as
complimentary to the Yogic science. Inspired by two
prime objectives, ‘Health Protection’ and ‘Cure from
the disease’, Ayurveda has given a lot of emphasis to ‘Swasthavritta’
which means ‘Dinacharya’ (a daily regime which an individual should
follow) and ‘Ritucharya’. ‘Dinacharya means the guideline about planning
our daily regime suitable for our health so as to maintain harmony
between Nature and body considering changes taking place in external
environment every ‘Prahar’ and ‘Tridosha’ – Vata, Pitta and Kapha – in
our body. The proportion of ‘Tridosha’ in our body changes according to
changes in the season. Gradual changes are taking place in body too as
per the climatic changes. Accordingly, how to make suitable changes in
our ‘diet, recreation and rest’ moderately, is explained in ‘Ritucharya’ of
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Ayurveda. If we wisely organise and plan our daily schedule in
accordance with the Laws of Nature and adopt a lifestyle that is
supportive to good health then it will be much easier to lead a sound,
happy, content life.
Time of about two hours before the sunrise is considered as ‘Brahma
Muhurta’. At this hour, the entire atmosphere is filled with peace, purity
and pleasantness. Therefore, in Ayurvedic Dincharya, it is expected to
get up at least one to one and half hour before sunrise after having
sufficient sleep, followed by elimination or excretion of natural urges
during the day and finally to retire to bed at night by nine thirty or ten.
As per the principle "qnS>r Vo ~«÷m§S>r' whatever that exists in Universe also
exists within our body. Therefore, it must be accepted that, whatever
that happens in Nature has a direct or indirect effect on our
psychological as well as physical personality and eventually on our entire
health. Morning, afternoon, evening and night are the variations
experienced in the Nature. Similarly, three times, in 24 hours, within our
human body too, secretion of hormones from the endocrine glands
undergo important variations about every eight hours cycle. Accordingly,
from 4 am in the dawn to 12 noon is the Elimination Phase. During this
period it is expected to excrete urine, faecal matter, Vata, etc. as also to
perform the ‘Shuddhi Kriya’ for cleansing of the five sense organs, to
exercise Soorya Namaskar, to brisk walk, to jog, to play or to do any
other useful exercise and thereby remove toxins from the body, to take
bath and to perform Yogic practices like Asana, Pranayama, etc. for
psychosomatic cleansing.
From 12 noon to 8 in the night is the Digestion Phase of the body.
Having both meals of the day during this period is actually considered as
an ideal Dinacharya, because from 12 noon till sunset is the natural
secretion period of insulin. Hence, as the sun rises our digestive fire
kindles more. Therefore, the meal taken between 11 am to 1 pm must
be our main meal. Aahar doesn’t mean only the food intake. As per the
comprehensive concept of Aahar, whatever we take in our personality
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through our five sense organs is our Aahar. The constituents of food or
of intake by five sense organs can vary in ‘Gunas’ – Satvik, Rajasik and
Tamasik as per the requirement and desire of every individual. The
prominence of Satvik Guna in Aahar is beneficial for the overall health
and personality development of the individual. It is advisable to lie down
on the left side (Vamakukshi) after the meal in the afternoon, if possible,
so that the Soorya Nadi that flows through the right nostril is activated
which especially helps the digestion.
The dinner generally has to be light and less in quantity because the
digestive fire is somewhat low during this period. It is ideal to have
dinner before 8 pm. Thereafter influence of the Sun goes on diminishing.
Therefore, the dinner after 9 pm is somewhat difficult to digest and
could lead to many health related complaints. It is better to walk
leisurely in the open (Shatapavali) instead of retiring to bed immediately
after dinner. This helps in digestion of most of the food before sleep.
Afterwards one should read for relaxing the mind, contemplate, pray,
meditate, etc. for some time and then sleep with peaceful mind. From
8 pm to 4 am in morning is the period of repair phase in which the body
recoups the wear and tear and it is expected to have deep and sound
sleep during this period. Just like Aahar, the sleep and other rest period
too shall be in tandem with the cycle of Nature. Sun is the symbol of life.
Therefore, when the Sun is shining in the sky, with the exception of old
and sick people, it is unnatural for all others to sleep for more than one
hour to one and half hour as this leads to imbalance in Dosha and is
harmful for the health. Similarly, all the activities in the Nature slowly
come to halt when the effect of Sun reduces with sunset. At such time,
going against the natural cycle by remaining awake for long hours at
night is like inviting diseases. All our movements, activities,
contemplation during the daytime fall under our psychosomatic
recreation. Like the intake and relaxation of the five sensory organs,
individual’s total activities should be in accordance with the cycle of the
nature. Similar to the intake and rest, individual’s Vihar (activites) too
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could be consisting of Satvik, Rajasik and Tamasik Guna. In Vihar too ,
Satvik Guna should be in abundance. Thus, if it becomes possible to
make Aahar, Vihar and Vishranti full of Satvik Guna and also to maintain
harmony with the Nature Cycle, then it is easy to lead a healthy life
which is happy, peaceful and content too. Yogeshwar Shri Krishna himself
has narrated in the following Shloka from Bhagavat Gita, how important
it is for the Yoga Sadhaka to follow an ideal Dinacharya which is rich with
Satvik Guna in Aahar, Vihar and Vishranti –
`wŠVmhma{dhmañ` `wŠVMoï>ñ` H$_©gw&`wŠVñdßZmd~moYñ` `moJmo ^d{V Xþ…Ihm&& (^.JrVm-6.17)
Bhagwan ShriKrishna says, the Yoga that destroys all miseries is
achievable only to those Sadhaka who follow the proper regime of
Aahar, Vihar, Vishranti, follow good and proper behaviour in conduct
(karma) and whose sleep and awake cycle is proper.
After reading this, a devout Sadhaka will certainly agree with the
importance of this ideal Dinacharya. However, there is a possibility that
a big question mark may be raised in many peoples mind whether such
Dinacharya can actually be adopted in today’s scenario. Today, right from
the school going children to the working adults or businessmen, many
have to stay away from home for major period of time. These days
everybody, knowingly or unknowingly, is living a mechanical, hectic life
full of stress and tensions for maximum hours of the day. Nowadays
everyone is so much preoccupied in the rat race of achieving maximum
worldly progress in minimum period, that it is not possible for him to
give enough time for his own health or he doesn’t even feel it necessary
to give any priority to it. Therefore, such people do not find anything
wrong in quickly grabbing whatever food that is available at any hour
and to lead a stressful life by working day-night to accomplish their
desires at the earliest. Most of the time it is overlooked that such a
harmful lifestyle is affecting our health adversely. Some people resort to
addictions when the burden of stress and tension becomes unbearable.
Many people prefer to spend most of their time in the company of so
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called entertaining and educational gadgets of modern era like
television, laptops, mobile, video games, computers, internet, etc. as a
easy mode of entertainment and recreation. It will not be surprising
then, if many people find it impossible to retire to bed early and to get
up one hour or so before the sunrise.
Yoga Sadhakas need not get much disheartened even if the
surrounding situation is so disappointing. The main reason why a devout
Yoga Sadhaka doesn’t find it much difficult to follow this ideal
Dinacharya which commoners find impossible to follow, is found hidden
in the following Sutra from the Patanjal Yoga Darshana by Maharshi
Patanjali –
`moJmL>JmZwð>mZmXew{Õj`o kmZXr{ßVam{ddoH$»`mVo…& (nm.`mo.gy. 2-28)It means the impurities of Citta are removed and flame of wisdom shines
with the practice of eight limbs of Yoga – Yama, Niyama, Asana,
Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhanya and Samadhi. Then with the
rational intellect, it is realised that the Seer Purusha is different from the
Seen Prakriti. Although Maharshi Patanjali has stated in this aphorism
how the rational intellect acquired through continuous and prolonged
practice of Ashtanga Yoga helps in achieving the ultimate spiritual goal
of Yoga, it also shows a ray of hope for the Yoga Sadhaka that the
strengthening rational intellect through Yoga practice will provide vigour
to him for following the ideal Dinacharya of Aahar, Vihar and Vishranti.
Therefore, this aphorism from Patanjal Yoga Darshana is very important
from the view of Yoga Sadhaka’s Dinacharya. The rational intellect of the
Yoga Sadhaka who practices Yoga properly and regularly, goes on
strengthening over the period, to understand what’s best for his health
and for the overall life and decide and act accordingly with
determination. With Yogabhyas, Sadhaka achieves the firm rational
intellect to move away from ‘Preyas’ – things that are liked at first glance,
giving only momentary satisfaction but ultimately proving harmful and
to accept ‘Shreyas’ - things that appear strenuous and unwanted at
times but finally proving beneficial. Therefore, even in the present
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adverse situation, Yoga Sadhaka can do continuous sincere efforts to
practice ideal Dinacharya to the extent possible. With this, the damaged
lifestyle gradually goes on improving. It is the experience of many Yoga
Sadhaka that the Yoga Sadhaka who tries his best possible conduct in all
respect, pertaining to Aahar, Vihar, Vishranti and tries to follow the
ideal Dinacharya, definitely starts getting rewarded with some or the
other delightful powers (Siddhi). For example, such a Yoga Sadhaka
experiences necessary complete rest with much lesser sleep than earlier
because his sleep is sound and regular. Therefore, such Yoga Sadhaka
never has to face any problem in getting up early morning or not finding
enough time regularly for his Yoga Sadhana. Such Yoga Sadhaka then
takes care to have best possible Aahar, Vihar and Vishranti by avoiding
obstinacy and compromising moderately wherever required. He firmly
implements the decisions and resolutions he has made for the same. As
a result, such Yoga Sadhaka maintains excellent health, develops
personality and his efficiency increases. When this happens, a pleasant
experience of - `moJ… H$_©gw H$m¡ec_²& - reflects in all his deeds. With the
achieved skilfulness and ease, all his works become excellent.
There shouldn’t be any misunderstandings about the Yoga Sadhana
which helps the Yoga Sadhaka to follow the Dinacharya leading to overall
progress. It must be remembered that it will not be possible to get the
expected benefits of Yogabhyas or to follow ideal Dinacharya smoothly,
merely by doing few Asana or Pranayama practices and living a reckless
life otherwise. Every limb in Ashtanga Yoga of Maharshi Patanjali is
important. Therefore, it is vital to learn the Yoga under proper guidance.
Although the path of Ashtang Yoga is mainly preached for the fervent
seekers of ‘Kaivalya’ having spiritual intention, still this path is certainly
for the common Yoga lovers too, who look for the comprehensive health,
happiness, peace and contentment. Therefore, common Yoga Sadhaka
too shall practise all eight limbs from Ashtanga Yoga including Yama,
Niyama, to the extent possible but with devotion and respect
uninterruptedly. For this, Yoga can be practised even in the evening or at
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any time of the day on light stomach, if not possible to find time in the
morning. Yoga Practice can be divided into one or two, even in three parts
too if required. Various Yoga practices like Prandharana, Omkar Sadhana,
Soham Japa can be performed during any time of the day. Once it is
realised by self experience that merely practising few Asana doesn’t mean
Yogabhyas, but Yoga is an inspiring lifestyle to live every moment, happily
and to the fullest capability, then Yoga Sadhaka will not be left with any
complaint for non-availability of time for Yoga practices. Today, the need
of Yoga Sadhana has become most crucial. The five types of Yama –
Ahimsa (Non violence), Satya (Truthfulness), Asteya (Non stealing),
Brahmacharya (Continence) and Aparigraha (Non hoarding) – are the
important social restraints to be observed while living in the society.
Similarly, Shaucha (Purity), Santosha (Contentment), Tapa (Penance),
Swadhyaya (Self study), Ishwar Pranidhana (Submission to God) are the
five Niyama important for the Sadhaka for his individual health, progress
and advancement. For the fervent Yoga Sadhaka who is practising Yoga
Sadhana for spiritual achievement of the Kaivalya, it is necessary to strictly
observe Yama and Niyama as a great rite (Mahavrata). However, if a
common Yoga practitioner follows Yama – Niyama like a vow (Anuvrata)
to the extent possible but with sincerity, then too there will be remarkable
improvement in his lifestyle and his overall health will also improve.
Therefore, it is very important to actually practise Yoga properly and
continuously. In this context, Yoga Sadhaka should always remember
following two Shlokas from Hatha Pradipika, written by Muni Swatmaram
and follow his Dinacharya accordingly. The first shloka from it is –
`wdm d¥ÜXmo@{Vd¥ÜXmo dm ì`m{YVmo Xþ~©cmo@{n dm&Aä`mgmV² {g{ÜX_mßZmo{V gd©`moJoîdVpÝÐV…&& (h.à. 1-64)
That means Yoga Sadhaka may be young or old, or very aged, diseased
or weak, but if he practises Yoga giving up lethargy then he certainly will
be benefitted with powers through Yoga Sadhana. There is one more
equally important Shloka from Hatha Pradipika that emphasise the
significance of actions in Yogabhyasa.
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Z dofYmaU§ {gÜXo… H$maU§ Z M VËH$Wm&{H«$`¡d H$maU§ {gÜXo… gË`_oVÝZ g§e`…&& (h.à.1-66)
Which means, there shouldn’t be any doubt that one can get the fruits
of Yogabhyas by actually practising it and not by merely draping special
types of costume or talking about the subject.
Right knowledge (Pramana), Indiscrimination (Viparyaya), Verbal
delusion (Vikalpa), Sleep (Nidra) and Memory (Smriti) are the five Citta
Vritis and their cessation can be brought about by two methods,
‘repetitive practice and absolute detachment’; upon saying this
Maharshi Patanjali says, Practice means the effort to enter into and
continue to remain in the state of cessation of the modifications of the
Citta. The guidance on what needs to be done to consolidate practice of
such Yogabhyas is stated in the following Sutra from Patanjal Yoga
Darshana. Hence, a Yoga Sadhaka should chart his Dinacharya
accordingly by keeping this Sutra in mind.
g Vw XrK©H$mcZ¡aÝV`©gËH$mamgo{dVmo ÑT>^y{_…&& (nm.`mo.gy.1-14)Means this practice of Yoga gets deeply rooted if it is pursued relentlessly
for prolonged period respectfully and with affection and passion.
Swatmaram Muni has warned in the following Shloka about the
possible obstacles in Dinacharya of a Yoga Sadhaka –
AË`mhma… à`mgü àOënmo {Z`_mJ«h…&OZg§L²>JíM cm¡ë`§ M fS²>{^`m}Jmo {dZí`{V&& (h.à.1-15)
Meaning, consuming excess food than required, excess labor, excessive
chattering, excessive insistence for rules, excess social connections and
flickering mind, are the six things which are detrimental to Yogabhyas.
Immediately, in the next shloka there is guidance given for the things
complimentary for the Yogabhyas. The shloka is as follows –
CËhmgmV² gmhgmÜX¡`m©ÎmÎdkmZmÀM {Zü`mV²&OZg§Jn[aË`mJmV² fS²>{^`m}J… à{gÜ`{V&& (h.à.1-16)
It means enthusiasm, courage, patience, right knowledge, resolution and
abstinence from society, are the six things that help for the successful
Yogabhyas.
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Sadhaka should experience pleasantness with proper and
continuous Yogabhyas. The overall personality of Sadhaka should reflect
good results of Yogabhyas. With the Yogabhyas, the psychosomatic
Personality of Sadhaka must elevate but simultaneously remarkable
good positive changes should also be seen in Sadhaka’s lifestyle, his
behaviour, activities, thoughts and speech.
Even after practising Yoga for a prolonged period, if a Sadhaka’s mind
is getting disturbed frequently by trivial incidents, petty matters or if
there is no positive change in Sadhaka’s original vices like egoism, anger,
jealousy, adamant and sadistic nature then the Sadhaka must realise
that there is something wrong in his Yoga Sadhana, Yogic Dinacharya or
elsewhere. Then it is essential to review and make necessary appropriate
changes with advice from the expert in the Yoga practice as well as in
the Dinacharya.
The proof of success of Yogabhyasa is to be able to retain the
pleasantness of mind permanently. The guiding philosophical principles
for retaining the pleasantness of mind is available in many of our ancient
scriptures. In this context, it is believed that if the Yoga Sadhaka ponders,
contemplates and follow his Dinacharya as per the remedies suggested
in the following Sutra from Patanjal Yoga Darshana, for retaining the
pleasantness of Citta, then it will definitely prove beneficial for him. The
Sutra is –
_¡ÌrH$ê$Um_w{XVmonojmUm§ gwIXþ…InwÊ`mnwÊ`{df`mUm§^mdZmV²{üÎmàgmXZ_²&& (nm.`mo.gy.1-33)
Means Citta remains in a blissful state if the feelings of pleasure and pain
(Sukha-Duhkha), virtue and vice (Punyarthi-Papa) are responded through
friendliness (Maitri), compassion (Karuna), joyfulness (Mudita) and
equanimity (Upeksha).
It is felt that, adopting the Dinacharya charted in accordance with
the above mentioned eight Sutras constantly in mind will certainly be
fruitful for the Yoga Sadhaka. In order to continue Yoga Sadhaka’s
Dinacharya smoothly and uninterruptedly, certain principles from
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Management for skill development too, can be considered and
implemented appropriately in the Dinacharya. Actions that reduce
unnecessary stress are “Right on time - At the right place - To the right
person”. If this is considered as ‘Mantra’ of success, then there is no
doubt that Dinacharya as per the ‘Eight Sutra-Shloka’ of Yoga Sadhaka
mentioned above will certainly prove beneficial and will shine brightly if
the Sadhaka follows simple principle of management such as prioritising
and timely accomplishing the task (Right on time), to return the things
at the appropriate place after usage without fail (At the right place) and
to acknowledge and readily give due credit with gratitude to the one
who has done a good job (To the right person).
(Shreedhar Parab)
Executive Editor^«_UÜdZr … 9821556677, Email : [email protected]
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Cover Pages of Yoga Varta
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Free Thinking
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Sadashiv Nimbalkar(Tel. : 27895777)
WHO KILLED THE FROG!
Scientists who experiment on animals to find out the answer to
something unknown about their living etc., generally take utmost care of
the safety of the lives of such animals. True scientists earnestly believe
that the life of anybody is more important than the success of an
experiment. They know that the 'life' is invaluable gift of God. Therefore,
scientists usually give primary importance to animal's life and secondary
importance to the experiment.
Jawn Dewey was a famous Educationist. He promoted the 'Theory of
Learning by Doing' in education. Impressed by this theory, every school
and college had established a laboratory in their own premises for
undertaking various types of experiments for learning more and more.
Once a learned teacher of one reputed college told the students,
"The anatomy and physiology of frogs is largely similar to that of human
beings. Tolerance of heat is sometimes more in frog's body than human
beings. This has been proved by the experiment. You can also do this
experiment in our college laboratory and learn this truth by doing.''
After hearing the talk of the learned teacher, some enthusiastic
students went into the laboratory with a living frog. They put the living
frog in a jar filled with water. The frog was very happy to swim freely in
that tap water.
Students then kept the jar of water on gas stove. The temperature
of water then started increasing, though gradually. The frog was now
enjoying swimming in warm water. When water became warmer, the
frog started experiencing some inconvenience. It,however, tolerated the
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increasing heat instead of making all-out efforts to jump out of the jar
which could have been possible at that time. The frog perhaps over-
estimated its capacity to tolerate heat.
Students then suddenly increased the gas level to the highest
degree. With this, the water started boiling. The frog was now not able
to cope-up with the increased heat. It now tried to jump out of the jar
but could not succeed in its frantic efforts as it had lost much of its
strength by now. Students were engrossed in watching jumping actions
of the frog. They did not really understand the seriousness of the
situation from the point of view of the frog's life. After few jumping
actions, the frog became motionless. In fact, the frog had now died.
With this, the experiment ended.
Who killed the frog? Who was to be blamed for the death of the
frog? Whether the experimenting students to be blamed as they were
unaware of the fact that the life of the frog was in danger when the
water started boiling; or the frog itself who over-estimated its strength
and tolerance capacity due to which it failed to jump out of the jar well
in time? Or whether the learned teacher was to be blamed as he forgot
to tell to the students what precautions they must take while doing the
experiment so that the frog does not die due to unbearable heat? All
these questions remain unanswered.
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ANNUAL EXHIBITION DAY & LECTURES ON
‘YOGA IN DAY–TO–DAY LIFE’
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Vidhi Doshi
(YTTC, Dadar)
Yoga practices have a holistic effect and bring body, mind,
consciousness and soul into balance. In this way, Yoga assists us in coping
with everyday demands, problems and worries.
So the topic of the exhibition – ‘Yoga in day-to-day life’ was well
received by all present. Annual Exhibition Day was conducted on 14th
January, 2018 at Yoga Bhavan, Vashi. A very auspicious day of Makar-
Lohri-Pongal with fresh and light breakfast started with the blessing of
Nimbalkar Guruji’s Yoga Guru Swami Kuvalyanandaji whose statue is
installed at the entrance of Yoga Bhavan. Inauguration of the Exhibition
was done by Dr. Sawant. Beautiful artwork and messages displayed
through posters by 41st YTTC Vashi and Dadar participants pleased the
eyes of dignitaries and guests. With the blessings of Almighty and
melodious prayer sung by Mrs. Manjushree Deshpande fortified the day
which was followed by mesmerizing Classical Dance form –
Bharatanatyam by Ms. Shyama and Ms. Snigdha of Vashi YTTC. A
beautiful duo artwork with simplicity and serenity devoting Lord
Ganesha and Maa Saraswati filled the hearts of the audience.
With the great start of the day comes great energy; with the energy
comes the Vashi YTTC participants under the assistance of Mr. Sahebdin
Das to demonstrate various Yogic practices that one can daily do it at
home for a healthy life. It was followed by awe-inspiring demonstration
by Mr. Shubham Mishra from Dadar YTTC of some varied progressive Yogic
practices. Remarkable blend of flexibility, stability, calmness and passion
towards Yoga had to receive a standing ovation and appreciation from the
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dignitaries and audience present on the day. Mr. Dilesh from YNTC Vashi
presented a cutting-edge demonstration of yoga like practices in motion
passing a great message – God resides in us and we reside in God, it’s the
Supreme!
The Dignitaries for the day – Dr. V. G. Sawant (Chief Guest),
Mrs. Sandhya Kausadikar, Mr. Gandhar Mandlik, Guruji S. P. Nimbalkar,
Dr. Shrikant Badwe, Mr. Mukund Bedekar, Mr. Vinod Joshi and
Mr. Shreedhar Parab were felicitated and introduced along with a
welcome speech by Mr. Vishwanath Mahajan, Secretary of YVN. The
most awaited results of the Essay and Poster Competition held the YTTC
participants on their toes. All the essays were excellently presented and
divinely appealing posters appeared as if all of them were winners on
their role. But being a competition and abiding by the topic for the day,
following bagged the prizes :
ESSAY COMPETITION
Language Branch First Prize Second Prize
English Dadar Prisha Haria Manisha Sawant
Vashi Arvinder Sehdeva Dr. Suman Raghav
Hindi/Marathi Dadar Vidhi Gharat Tanuja Vadke
(Hindi) (Marathi)
Vashi Sandhyarani Divekar Manisha Mehta
(Marathi) (Hindi)
POSTER COMPETITION
Branch First Prize Second Prize
Dadar Dipannita Sarkar Smita Parab
Vashi Kasle Shubhada Karande Shubhada
The announcement of prize winners shed mixed emotions amongst
the participants. But release of books turned the environment. Reprint
of Pranayama in English and Swasthya ke liye Yoga in Hindi authored by
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Sadashiv Nimbalkar Guruji were released on the occasion. Mr. Mukund
Bedekar, the head of the Book Publishing Committee thanked all those
who helped in republishing these two most useful books.
As a part of the function, ‘Padmashri Sadashiv Nimbalkar Yoga Mitra
Award – 2018’ was presented to the renowned social service dignitary
Shri Dinkar Kausadikar. He has exhibited a genuine interest in serving the
social cause and extended valuable assistance to many needy and
deserving associations in Navi Mumbai. As a staunch supporter,
sympathizer and well-wisher of YVN, he brought to the notice of YVN the
plots at Vashi offered by CIDCO. He guided in selecting a suitable plot
and followed up the matter to ensure that Plot No. 14, Sector 9A, Vashi
is allotted to YVN in May 1982. In recognition of his commendable
contribution towards general welfare of the society at large and
invaluable assistance to YVN, he was felicitated with the Award. As
Mr. Kausadikar could not remain present due to health reason, his wife
Mrs. Sandhya Kausadikar collected the award on his behalf and
addressed her journey of Yoga and experience with Nimbalkar Guruji.
After the speeches of guests followed by blessings of Shri Nimbalkar
Guruji, the audience dispersed to view the Exhibition on 3rd floor and
meal on 1st and ground floor. A perfectly managed day by YVN
committee and faculty members led the day flow smoothly. A projector
screen was made available on ground floor so that the vast audience
sitting away from the stage can also have a better look of the dias.
After-lunch session commenced with demonstration of Yogic
practices by YTTC Dadar participants under the assistance of Mrs.
Anuradha Patwardhan. It was tuned with the afternoon atmosphere also
showcasing the leading yogic practices and benefits along. To have a
clear understanding of the day’s topic, two lectures were scheduled for
the audience –
E Lecture by Dr. Shrikant Badwe – President of YVN
Highlights of the lecture – Reflected to one’s daily problems and
diseases and how we could overcome them with the help of Yoga in
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Daily Life with interesting examples and facts comparing 21st century
lifestyle and 20th century lifestyle, how change in time and negligence
has led to greater problems of life. He elucidated the importance of Yoga
in Daily Life and threw some light on Ashtanga Yoga described by Sage
Patanjali.
E Lecture by Shri Gandhar Mandlik – Director of Yoga Vidya
Gurukul, Nashik
Highlights of the lecture – Excellent understanding of the phrase
‘Yuktahar Viharasya’ that is to have a control over your sensory organs,
daily activities, sleep, in short controlling every aspect of life to have a
balanced and healthy living. Stories and experiences dispelled the
misconceptions that Yoga is just asanas and pranayamas and instilled
that Yoga really is changing perception. Briefly explaining stress is just a
perception covered different dimensions of Yoga – Karma Yoga i.e.
selflessness and Bhakti Yoga i.e. belief in yourself.
Votes of thanks to both the lecturers were given by Ms. Prarthana
Khot and Ms. Vidhi Doshi respectively, profusely thanking the speakers
for opinions on the day. The day ended with a happy note with variety
entertainment programme presented by both Vashi and Dadar
participants and teachers. To name a few – impressive skit on Yoga in
daily life by Vashi participants, various dance performances, melody
singers, etc.
A well-managed and the resounding successful day clearly
deciphered Yoga in Day–to–Day Life! Yoga Vidya in Every Home!
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Annual Exhibition and Lecture on
YOGA IN DAY-TO-DAY LIFE
E
R.N.Sharma
(YTTC, Vashi)
Yoga Vidya Niketan is an organization which is conducting various
activities to propagate Yoga at every door steps for the benefit of every
person. In this endeavor, on 14th January 2018 Annual Exhibition &
Lectures were arranged at Yoga Bhavan, Vashi. This year, the theme of
exhibition was ‘YOGA IN DAY-TO-DAY LIFE’. Nearly 300 persons took part
in this event. Poster and Essay Competition for trainee teachers on the
above theme was organised in order to honed their creative and thinking
skills.
At 8.30 am, flowers were offered to the statue of Swami
Kuvalayananda and Poster Exhibition was inaugurated by Guest of Honour
Dr. V. G. Sawant, the HOD of Anatomy Department in Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical
College, Nerul, in the presence of Nimbalkar Guruji, Trustees and Senior
Committee Members. The exhibition was displayed on 3rd floor of Yoga
Bhavan. At 9 am, program started on ground floor with Omkar and Prayer,
followed by Ganesh-Vandana & Saraswati-Vandana through Bharat
Natyam dance performed by Ms Shyama and Snigdha of Vashi 41st YTTC.
Students of Vashi branch demonstrated varieties of Yogic postures
with great skill and perfection before the august audience under the
guidance of Senior Teacher Shri Sahebdin Das. Shri Subham of Dadar YTTC
mesmerized the entire audience by his very unusual Yogic asanas
performed with utmost ease. In fact, Subham was at his epitome of
perfection, concentration and skillful demonstration. Shri Dilesh of Vashi
18th YNTC performed ‘Yoga Ballet’ on the tune of classical music. Due to
their nail biting performance, both received thunderous clapping.
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All honorable guests and dignitaries were escorted on dais by YNTC
Coordinator Shri Rajendra Joshi and YTTC Coordinator Shri Mahesh
Sinkar and welcomed by Vishwanath Mahajan, Secretary of YVN. Shri
Durgadas Sawant, Vice-Chairman of YVN introduced and requested
Nimbalkar Guruji to felicitate Chief Guest Dr. V. G. Sawant. He also briefly
introduced other dignitaries on the dias, namely Founder of YVN Shri
Nimbalkar Guruji, President of YVN Dr. Shrikant Badwe, and all Trustees
viz. Shri Mukund Bedekar, Shreedhar Parab and Vinod Joshi.
Shri Mahesh Sinkar, Organizer of YTTC Dadar, declared prize winners
names for Essay and Posters Competition. From Vashi branch, Arvinder
Sehdeva won 1st, and Dr. Suman Raghav 2nd, both for English Essay,
whereas Sandhyarani Divekar 1st, and Manisha Mehta won 2nd in Hindi/
Marathi segment. For posters, Shubhada Kasale 1st, and Shubhada
Karande won 2nd prize. From Dadar branch, Prisha Haria and Manisha
Sawant won the 1st, and 2nd prize respectively for English essay,
whereas Vidhi Garat won 1st, and Tanuja Vadke 2nd prize for Hindi/
Marathi segment. For posters, Dipannita Sarkar won 1st, and Smita
Parab 2nd prize respectively. All the prize winners were suitably
rewarded by Honorable Guest and dignitaries.
At this annual function, reprints of two books namely ‘Pranayama’
(English) - 4th edition and ‘Swasthya Ke Liye Yoga’ (Hindi) - 3rd edition
were released by Honorable Chief Guest.
On this auspicious occasion, renowned social service dignitary,
retired Social Service Officer of CIDCO, Shri Dinkar Kausadikar was
bestowed with ‘Padmashri Sadashiv Nimbalkar Yoga Mitra Award -
2018’. Trustee of YVN Shri Shreedhar Parab read out the citation before
the august audience and emphasised the invaluable contribution of Shri
Kausadikar in getting the plot of land in Vashi, Navi Mumbai where Yoga
Vidya Niketan could construct imposing building named ‘Yoga Bhavan’.
On behalf of Shri Dinkar Kausadikar, who could not come due to health
reason, his wife Smt. Sandhya Kausadikar received the Award from
Padmashri Sadashiv Nimbalkar, Founder- Director cum Chairman of Yoga
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Vidya Niketan. Smt Sandhya Kausadikar who is also a well known social
activist and had been Corporater in very first NMMC body, in her maiden
speech, paid heartfelt gratitude to the Trustees and Managing
Committee for considering her husband for this highest award of the
Institute. She elaborated her husband’s commitment, love and
attachment with the Institute. She expressed satisfaction and her pride
feeling about her husband for helping right people and right Institute.
She was overwhelmed by the audience response.
Dr. V. G. Sawant in his address to the gathering said that Yoga, infact,
start from the mother’s womb. Limb position and movement of fetus
symbolize many Yogic Postures. To fight with many life style diseases in
general and weight gain in particular, Dr. Sawant felt that Yogic practices
are truely need of the hour. He stressed on need of more scientific
research in the field of this ancient heritage of India.
On behalf of YVN, Dr.Devadatta Chandgadkar, a student of Vashi
YTTC, paid gratitude to all the guests as also dignitaries and requested all
of them for lunch.
Second session started at 2pm with the demonstration of students
of Dadar YTTC under the guidance of Smt. Anuradha Patwardhan. Shri
Mahesh Sinkar, Organizer of YTTC Dadar introduced President of Yoga
Vidya Niketan, Dr. Shrikant Badwe, a famous Urologist and Ex. President
of Indian Medical Association. Dr. Badwe, by his beautiful power point
presentation and poetic deliberation, stressed that the need of hour is
to accept the ‘change in perception of life style’ which is inevitable. He
also cautioned the inherent pitfall associated with change which causes
many life-style diseases. He cited data from W.H.O. and said that Asian
continent is going to be one of the worst affected regions for sedentary
life style diseases. He strongly advocated for the Natural life style and
Yogic practices in order to maintain Physical, Mental and Social health.
Vote of thanks was given by Ms. Prarthana Khot.
Next session was lecture by Shri Gandhar Mandalik, Director of Yoga
Vidya Gurukul, Nasik. He was introduced by Shri Rajendra Joshi,
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Organiser of YVN’s Yoga, Naturopathy and Natural Living Diploma
Course. Shri Mandalik, by his impressive oratory skill, explained the ill
effects of uncontrolled desire and cited various examples and
experiments carried out on Monkeys with cucumber and grapes. Shri
Mandalik has visited Europe and Asia to educate and propagate Yoga
and its benefits. During the tour of overseas, he observed that western
countries are doing a lot of research and development work on Yoga. He
warned, unless Indian Yoga luminaries act fast to remain a Yoga leader,
otherwise they will supersede us and become in the forefront of Yoga.
He appreciated the theme ‘Yoga in day-to-day Life’ selected by YVN.
Vote of thanks was carried out by Vidhi Doshi.
Inaugural seession was nicely compered by Smt Malabika Biswas and
afternoon sessions by Mitali Chitre. At the end of session, varieties of
cultural program was performed by the students like solo and group
dance, songs, etc. which kept the audiences totally engrossed. Nikita
Arora of Vashi centre organized and choreographed the cultural
program.
Various publications of YVN were kept on the counter for sale by
senior teachers Nishikant Saraf, Nitin Assar and Rini Dattagupta.
Shri Pradip Gholkar, Joint secretary of YVN was incharge of entire day’s
function.
Last but not least, all logistic arrangements, breakfast, lunch, snacks,
felicitation and prize materials, etc were looked after by very Senior
Teacher and Managing Committee Member Smt. Chitnis along with
Lavina Punjabi.
To make the program a grand success, Neha Kerure, Sonali Raul,
Gayatri Thakkar and many more put all efforts untiringly. By the grace of
GOD and united efforts by each and every individual, the function
became memorable forever!
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CONDOLENCE
SENIOR YOGA TEACHER
SHRI SADASHIV R. LIMAYE HAS LEFT THIS WORLD
We feel extremely sad and disheartened to
inform the demise of YVN-trained Senior Yoga Teacher
(Yoga Teachers’ Training Course of 1985) Shri Sadashiv
Raghunath Limaye at 8.45 am on 18th January 2018
(Age - 73 years). He was an excellent Yoga Teacher
having an inquisitive nature and scholarly personality.
He possessed a rich treasure of valuable information
and self-experience in the field of Yoga and other
allied topics. He rendered exemplary services with a missianary zeal for
spreading the message of Yoga in pursuance of YVN's motto - 'Yoga Vidya
in Every Home'. He retired from Air India as Sub-Engineer in the year
2003. Since then, he devoted his most of the time in teaching Yoga
especially in schools, colleges and other institutions located in and
around Goregaon where he was residing. He used to enthusiastically
participate in various yoga programs and workshops organised by YVN
and also give yoga-based therapeutic advice to many needy persons
suffering from one or the other psycho-somatic disorder/disease. It is
learnt from Smt. Majusha Kapoor (daughter of Late Shri Sadashiv
Limaye) that her father had been teaching Yoga to Shri Shaikh, Founder
of Pradnya Bodhini High School, Goregaon (E) since last 12 years which
he did attended even in the morning of the last day of his life i.e. 18th
Jan. 2018 by reciting Omkar and Prayer in the house of Shri Shaikh. This
amply speaks of his firm faith in Yoga and remarkable dedication to the
noble cause of spreading yoga to the maximum people.
On behalf of YVN Parivar, we express our heartfelt condolences
over the sad demise of Shri Sadashiv R. Limaye and pray God to
let his departed soul get most blessed place in the heaven and
bestow his bereaved family members enough strength to
withstand the heavy burden of the terrible loss.
- Executive Editor
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A Report on Yoga Session Conducted at
XAVIER INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING, MAHIM, MUMBAI.
(R.N.Sharma. Mob. : 9833540923)
A Yoga session was conducted on 20.1.2018 at Xavier Institute of
Engineering before the faculties and staff members numbering about
hundred. Three teachers namely Smt. Neha Kerure, Shri R.N.Sharma and
Shri Durgadas Savant visited the institute for the purpose.
In his one hour talk, Shri Durgadas Savant referred to important Yogic
literature and explained the importance and need of Yoga and Yogic
practices. He elaborated Ashtanga Yoga from Patanjalyogadarshan. In
his lively deliberation, Shri Savant stressed that Yama and Niyama should
be practised by an individual in order to make him/her as an ideal
person and also to adopt ideal behavior in society per se so that one can
remain Physically, Mentally and Socially healthy. Regarding Asana, he
mentioned that it is a comfortable, soothing posture and people should
practise asanas as per one’s capacity without competing with each other.
Mrs Neha Kerure and Mr. R.N.Sharma demonstrated various Asanas.
Thereafter, all staff and faculties practised the same under the
supervision of all three teachers of YVN. Shri Savant further explained
the ill effects of bad stress on Physical and Mental health. To overcome
it, regular Yogabhyas is the best remedy which should include certain
Mudras and Pranayamas. After explaining the technique, all present
were asked to practise Tadagi Mudra, Jeevha Bandha, Simhamudra,
Brahmamudra, Anulom-Vilom and Bhramari Rechak Pranayam. During
his lecture, he said that diet plays a very critical role so as to maintain
overall health. Hence, one should follow Well-Balanced and Natural Diet
regime and shun junk food.
Various publications of Yoga Vidya Niketan were also displayed over
there. Many individuals and institutions purchased the books. Director
of the institute Father Francis expressed his gratitude particulary
towards Shri Durgadas Savant and Yoga Vidya Niketan for accepting
invitation and conducting very fruitful session of Yoga for their staff and
faculties. The program was concluded in a very somber atmosphere and
clapping aloud by the august gathering.
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