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I N S I D E
T H I S I S S U E :
Annual Math
Vantiga
2
Published Arti-
cles
2
Swamiji’s Itiner-
ary
2
Sri Ramkrishna
paramhansa
3
Math Vantiga 4
AGM & EC
Nominations
4
SVBF March
Events
5
Photos 6,7
C A N A D A S A B H A O F
C H I T R A P U R S A R A S W A T S Sweekar M A R C H 2 0 1 2 V O L U M E 5 , I S S U E 1 2
SP E CI A L
P OI NT S OF
I NT ER E ST :
Next Satsang
Important
Dates
(CSCS NEWSLETTER)
Next Satsang
Mar 1 Shishya Sweekar divas of H.H.Shrimat Parijnanshram Swamiji III
Mar 3 Vardhanti at Karla-H.H. Shrimat Parijnashram Swamji III Sannidhi
Mar 10 Vardhanti at Mangalore-Shri Umamaheshwar Sannidhi
Mar 22 Khara-Nama Samvatsara Samapti
Mar 23 Ugadi-Nama Samvatsara Prarambha
Aruna and Gautam Ullal would like to invite CSCS members to join in for Satsang from 11.30
am to 1.15 pm on Sunday April 15, 2012 at their residence 170 Chedmac Drive, Hamilton.
The Prasad bhojan will follow thereafter. Please RSVP by April 7th to Aruna at 905-525-5964
([email protected]) or Maya at 905-566-7908 ([email protected]).
Stamp and First Day Covers We have received 25 commemorative stamp and first day cover envelopes from
Shri Arun Heble of US. They will be available for sale at next stasang/ or AGM.
To View the recently release stamp please visit the following website
http://www.indiapost.gov.in/Netscape/Stamps2011.html#2
Important Dates in March
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Annual Math Vantiga
We have forwarded all vantiga dues of our Sabha members to Shri Chitrapur Math.
S W E E K A R
FUTURE
SATSANGS
Those who wish to
sponsor future
satsangs are
requested to contact
Maya Kulkarni.
Published Articles
Following are list of articles that were published in Sweekar
volume 4, Issues 1-12 April 2010 to Mar 2011
May 2010 : 2009 Tercentenary Scholarships Award presentation
August 2010: Age of Saraswat Community by Dr, Kanak Raval; Guru Purnima in Karla by Vanita
Kumta
September 2010: H.H. Anandashram Swamiji
October 2010 : H.H. Parijnanashram Swamiji II; H.H. Shankarashram Swamiji I;
Chaturmas 2010”A beautiful description of Seemollangan” by Vanita Kumta
December 2010 : H.H. Keshavashram Swamiji; H.H. Krishnashram Swamiji;
H.H. Vamanashram Swamiji
March 2011 : H.H. Parijnanashram Swamiji III; NRI Sanskriti Prachar Shibir 2010 report by Chirag
Amembal,Advait Amembal et al;
Swamiji’s Itinerary Following is the itinerary of H.H. Sadyojat Shankarashram Swamiji’s till Mar 26, 2012.
March 2012 Mar 5-Mar 6 Shirali
Mar 8– Mar 10 Manglore
Mar 12– Mar 15 Shirali
Mar 17 - Mar 18—Goa
Mar 22—Mar 25 On Tour
Mar 26—Mar 31 Shirali
P A G E 3
Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa, (1834– 1886)
Indian Spiritual Leader
(Article Source : Indianetzone.com)
Ramakrishna Paramahansa was a great religious saint and a teacher of Bengali language. He was a Sanskrit scholar who interpreted
Hindu religion in the true vedantic spirit. He believed that all religions of the world were alike and their ultimate mission was the
realization of God. He wished to bring about a synthesis among divergent faiths. Vivekananda, the greatest saint was his disciple
who founded the "Ramakrishna Mission".
It is said that Bengalis possess a curious mixture of high intellectuality coupled with an equally strong emotionalism. A remarkable
man of saintly character, Ramakrishna Paramahansa was born in 1834. He represented a tradition of loving faith and service of hu-
manity during the second half of the nineteenth century. He was a simple priest in a temple at Dakshinswara near Calcutta.
His simplicity was a symbol of wisdom and guide towards peaceful social life. He was a man of faith and great virtue, who believed
in the Indian traditions. He interpreted Hindu religion in the true Vedantic spirit. According to him all the religions are alike and
their ultimate mission is realization of God. He adopted the modes of worship practiced by various religions.
Ramakrishna, in his search of self-realization even met Muslim and Christian mystics, some of whom also lived with him for some
time. His extra ordinary personality and character gradually attracted the attention of people.
Laying stress on the essentials of religious faiths, Ramakrishna linked up the various aspects of the Hindu religion and philosophy
and seemed to represent all of them in his own personality. He also brought within his fold other religions. He was opposed to all
kinds of sectarianism and emphasized that the ultimate destination of life lies in the adoption of the road that leads to peace.
He had a magnetic style of presenting his ideas and thoughts, which could touch the sentiments of people and give them peace. His
personal life is a story, full of inspiration to humanity, even for those who have never seen him. An order of service was established
in his name, called "Ramakrishna Mission" by his famous disciple Swami Vivekananda. It has an unequalled record in humanitarian
relief and social work. The Mission is also committed to serve the people who are suffering from various ailments. The members of
the Ramakrishna Mission carry on their work in hospitals and educational establishments and engage in relief work whenever there
is any calamity, either in India or any other part of the world.
Ramakrishna asserted that God sees no difference between a Brahmin and Chandala and at times he would live like a Chandala.
Ramakrishna passed away in 1886.
P A G E 4
Math Calendar
As in the past this year also CSCS has sponsored the month of June in Math Calendar. CSCS has requested
copies of the Math calendar for year 2012-2013. Calendars are expected in Month of April.
Executive Committee Nominations
Two year term of the current executive committee expires on March 31,2012. The slate for nominations for
new executive committee members is now open. Please send your nominations to Vivek Kulkarni
(email:[email protected]) and/or to Ganesh Shenoy (email: [email protected]). At the next Annual
General Meeting which will be held probably between April-June 2012 (date and place to be advised), the new
executive committee will be formed.
Annual General Meeting
Annual General Meeting will be held on April 15, 2012 at 2.45 pm to 4.00 pm at 170 Chedmac Drive, Hamilton. The
main agenda will be the selection of new CSCS Executive Committee Members for 2012-2014 term and presentation of
April 1,2011- March 31, 2012 Financial Report. The detail meeting agenda will be presented on April 15th, 2012 prior to
the meeting. Your presence will be greatly appreciated
P A G E 5
Yugadi, Vasantha Navarathri and Rama Navami Celebrations
Vasant Navaratri, also known as Vasant Navratras, begins on March 23, 2012. This festival of nine nights in Hinduism is dedicat-ed to Goddess Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati. It is also known as Chaitra Navratras or Spring Navratri or Basant Navratri. As this Navratra coincides with Ram Navami, it also referred as Ram Navratri. The dates are from March 23, 2012 to April 1, 2012. March 23, 2012 also marks the beginning of the New Year for the Kannada and Telugu speaking people. Yugadi or Ugadi is cele-brated on march 23, 2012.
Click here for details of the celebrations for Yugadi, Vasantha Navarathri & Rama Navami.
P A G E 6
S W E E K A R
Photo (courtesy of Shri kishan kallianpur & Atul Rao. Sunbeam Jan 2012 issue)
P A G E 7
S W E E K A R
Canada Sabha of Chitrapur Saraswats (CSCS) Chitrapur Heritage of Canada Inc. (CHCI)
Board of Trustees: Maya Kulkarni, Vivek Kulkarni, Kishore Nadkarni, Vinayak Shanbhag,
Ganesh Shenoy, Pramod Udiaver, Gautam Ullal.
Editorial Team: Mahesh Nileshwar, Vivek Kulkarni, Sadanand Mankikar, Ganesh Shenoy
Web: Deepali and Vinayak Shanbhag
Contact: 3727 Queenston Drive,
Mississauga, Ontario, L5C 2H4 Phone: (905) 566-7908 www.canadasabha.com [email protected]
Articles for publication as well as questions, inquiries etc. may be forwarded by e-mail to Vivek Kulkarni ([email protected]) or Sadanand Mankikar ([email protected]) or by mail to 3727 Queenston Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5C 2H4.
Photo (courtesy of Shri kishan kallianpur & Atul Rao. Sunbeam Jan 2012 issue)