“JAI SHRI MATAJI”

SahajaYoga Regional Seminar & Shree Krishna Puja on

4th 5th and 6th of September 2015 at Angamali, Ernakulam, KERALA

“Every other thing can be looked after except for one - that you should be a perfect machine, a perfect channel, a perfect flute for my lord to play that tune of love”. 

Shri Mataji,Shri Krishna Puja,Mumbai, India, 28th August 1973ToAll SahajaYogi Brothers and Sisters

With immense love pouring from our heart and great anticipation, we the Sahajayogis of Kerala invite you all once again to KERALA– God’s Own Country - to worship our Mother, Shree Mataji Nirmala Devi, in Her form of Sakshat Shree Krishna and awaken the Yogeshwara power within us.. On this auspicious occasion, we pray for humility and witness state so that each one of us can clear out all our seven holes and hollowness and be like the seven musical notes, which Shri Krishna can channel through His flute to create one harmonious melody. May this melody of love arise in the waters of our collective desire and may the waves of this ocean travel through the Virat, till they reach the Golden feet of our Mother.

About KeralaKerala, located on the south-western tip of India, enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in Asia. Fondly referred to as ‘God’s Own Country’, Kerala was selected by the National Geographic Traveler as one of the 50 destinations of a lifetime and one of the thirteen paradises in the world. . It is well known for its greenery and the coconut trees from where it got its name Kerala, which means “The Land of Coconuts” An equable climate, serene beaches, tranquil stretches of backwaters, lush hill stations and exotic wildlife are the major attractions of this land.  A unique advantage of Kerala is that most of the destinations here are only a two - four hour drive from the other.

For the Sahajayogis it has got special relevance as it is the birthplace of Adi Shankaracharya, an incarnation of Markandeya, Buddha and Luv, the author of most of the mantras in Sahaja yoga mantra book and the author of “Lalita Sahasranama” and “ Saundarya Lahari”.

“Adi Shankaracharya has called it ‛Saundarya Lahari,“ because you can judge the Saundarya with this. Beautifully he has described it. But how much they tortured him – think of it, person like Adi Shankaracharya – I mean, I don’t know what to say. The one who gave such secrets about the Mother, such great descriptions; he was tortured for what? What wrong did he do that he should have been tortured? Now we have to stand up with the truth, and must say that ‛Mother, we have to have the truth, and truth and nothing else”

Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, Madras,India 7 December, 1991 

So on this joyous occasion, Kerala collective is extremely honored to welcome all our dear brothers and sisters from all over the world to this holy part of the land, for Shree Krishna Puja and Seminar on 4-6 Sept 2015 at Adulux Convention Centre, Angamally, Ernakulam, Kerala.

Tourist Places in Kerala

Kerala Backwaters and Houseboats - THE PARADISE OF KERALA

The Backwaters of Alappuzha are the most popular tourist attraction in, a chain of canals extending about 1500 kms, with a network of 44 rivers, lagoons and lakes. Most of the Kerala backwaters are naturally formed and some of the backwater canals are manmade.  A houseboat cruise in these backwaters is a delightful experience, which we will be arranging on 4 th Sept, 2015 for our Sahaji brothers and sisters. All those who are interested for this trip should intimate us well in advance, so as to make all necessary arrangements.Alternate sightseeing arrangement is also planned to ATHIRAPPALLI- VAZHACHAL Waterfalls for those who are not interested in houseboat cruise.

Athirapally and Vazhachal – Waterfalls

The two picturesque and majestic waterfalls, Athirapally and Vazhachal are located just five km apart, on the edge of the Sholayar forest ranges. The Athirapally falls join the Chalakudy river after plummeting down 80 ft. The cool spray that covers a large area near the falls makes Athirapally a scenic location. The picturesque Vazhachal waterfall is close to dense green forests and is a part of the Chalakudy River.

Munnar - A hill station

Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. 1,600 m above sea level, this hill station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture-book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the hills in blue once in every twelve years, will bloom next in 2018. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India, Anamudi, which towers over 2,695 m. Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking.

Silent Valley- National Park 

Silent Valley is considered one of the most ecologically diverse areas on the planet. Lion tailed macaque, elephant, leopard, tiger, Nilgiri thar, Malabar giant squirrel. Variety of other large mammals including deer, gaur etc. Large population of birds like hornbills, malabar whistling thrush etc. The place is teeming with the more "common" birds like drongos, tailorbirds, spotted dove, koels etc.

Thekkady – Wild Life sanctuary

India 's largest wildlife sanctuary is a dream destination for any tourist visiting India .The 120 years old 'Surki' dam built across Peryiar, Poorna in Vedic parlance, is a major tourist attraction. This sanctuary is spread over an area of 777 Sq.Kms, surrounded by an artificial lake over an area of 25 Sq.Kms.The Country's sole Tiger reserve, Thekkady, with its bountiful treasures of tropical flora and fauna is the ultimate reservoir of many an endangered species and a rich tribal culture. Thekkady is a pleasant heaven on earth for those who love nature in its wild manifestations. 

Kanyakumari

Kanniyakumari (or Kanyakumari) is a town on the southern most tip of the main land of India, in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is also known as Cape Comorin.

The southernmost point of India, Kanyakumari is a small town located at the confluence of the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. For a long time it has been a significant site in India both spiritually and more recently as a day tripping excursion from Kerala. Famous Indian poet and philosopher, though probably unknown to most foreigners, Swami Vivekananda spent long periods

of time meditating here and resultantly has a large monument erected to him just off the shoreline. Mahatma Gandhi also visited Kanyakumari and another prominent attraction is a mausoleum dedicated to him in the form of an Orissa Sun Temple. A rare phenomenon and depending on the weather, at certain times of the year the setting sun and rising moon can be witnessed in the twilight.

The oldest and the most ancient landmark in this town is the temple of Goddess Kumari who prayed to Lord Shiva to be accepted as wife by him.

Shri Mataji visited Kanyakumari during 1979 and stood in the seashore, we can see the mandapam where Shri Mataji viewed the Vivekananda Rock.

The southernmost end of the mainland of Indian subcontinent Kanyakumari unique in itself for being amongst the very few places in the country where you could watch a sunrise and also a sunset sitting in the very same spot.

Kalady – Birthplace of Adi Shankaracharya

Adi Shankaracharya’s birthplace is at Kaldy in Kerala. Kalady means footprint in local language Malayalam. According to the legend AdiShankara saw her mother fainting one day as she walked 3 kms everyday to fetch water from Periyar river.He prayed to Lord Krishna who asked him to set his footprints where he wants the river to flow .Hence the name Kalady(foot print). Adi Shankara propagated Advaita philosophy of Hinduism. He is the son of Siviguru & Aryamba.

The "Muthala Kadavu," or Crocodile Ghat, is where Sankara's life turned to Sanyasam (Ascetic life). His mother, Aryadevi, did not agree with his desire to become a Sanyasin. Legend says that one day, Sankara was touched by a dog and, as per custom followed by the community, Sankara had to take bath. Accompanied by mother, Sankara went to river Poorna to bathe. While in the water, a crocodile caught hold of his leg. The drowning Sankara told his mother that the crocodile would leave him alone if she would allow him to take up Sanyasa. Helpless, his mother agreed, and the crocodile freed Sankara.

ADI SHANKARACHARYA, 6TH CENTURY

Thou art residing in secrecy with Thy Lord (the spirit)in the thousand petalled Lotus, having pierced throughthe Earth situated at Mooladhara,the water in the Manipura,the Fire abiding in the Swadhishtana,the Air in the Heart (Anahata)the Ether above (Vishuddha)and Manas between eyebrows (Agyna)and thus broken the entire kula path(Saundarya Lahiri Page 50)

** SEMINAR SCHEDULE **Shri Krishna Puja -2015

PROGRAMME

Day 104-9-2015 (Friday)

6.00 PM to 7.30 PM Havan8.00 PM to 9.30 PM Dinner

Day 2 05-9-2015 (Saturday)

7.00 AM onwards Registration8.30 AM Break fast09.30 AM Meditation with Shree Matajis Talk10.00 AM to 10.30 AM Offering of garlands & flowers and welcome address by

State Coordinator10.30 AM to 10.40 AM Address by National Trust10.45 AM to 1.30PM Seminar Session 1 1. Establishment of Ganesha Tatwa 2. Clearance Techniques (Demonstrations of Foot

Soaking, Candling, Three Candle treatment, Shoe Beating, String burning).

3. Cleansing your Home 4. Fundamentals of Sahaja Yoga & Meditation 5 Conducting of Collective Meditation in the Centre 6. Clearance and Strengthening of Chakras. 1.30 PM to 3.00 PM Lunch Break3.00 PM to 4.00 PM Seminar Session 2 3.00 PM to 4.00PM Medical seminar (Questions and Answers only)4.00 PM to 4.30 PM Role and responsibility of Yuvshakti in Sahaja Yoga4.30 PM to 5.00 PM Puja Procedure & Protocol5.00 PM to 5.30 PM Tea Break 5.30 PM to 6.30 PM Music Therapy 6.30 PM to 10.00 PM Cultural Programme and Bhajans9.00 PM onwards Dinner

Day 306-9-2015 (Sunday)

6.00 AM to 7.00 AM Morning meditation with Shree Mataji’s talk9.30 AM to 10.00 AM Shri Matajis Talk on Shri Krishna Puja10. 30 AM Shree Mataji’s Arrival - Swagath Agath10.30 AM onwards Shree Krishna Puja 1.00 PM to 3.00 PM Maha Prasadam.

NOTE For those who arrive before 7.00 AM on 04 Sept. 2015 a houseboat cruise to Allapuzha backwaters and to the birthplace of Adi Shankaracharya, has been arranged from 7.30 AM to 5.00 PM

Samarpan Amount:

Adults Yuva Shakti(From 12 to 25 Yrs)

Child(From 6 to 11 Yrs)

Children below 6 years

Up to 31 July 2015 1500.00 1200.00 600.00 NIL

Seminar Site 1600.00 1300.00 700.00 NIL

SIGHTSEEING CHARGES: RS. 750 PER HEAD EXTRA WHICH SHOULD BE PAID AT PUJA SITE ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE CREDITED IN PUJA ACCOUNT.

MODE OF PAYMENT OF SEMINAR EXPENSESRegistration amount may please be deposited as per the details given below:Account No. : 0811101027742Name : SAHAJAYOGA PUJA MAHOLSAV KERALABank : CANARA BANK Branch : PALAKKAD BIG BAZAR, PALAKKAD (DIST) KERALA Branch Code : 0811IFSC : CNRB0000811Seminar Expenses can also be sent through CTS 2010 CHEQUE drawn in favour of “SAHAJAYOGA PUJA MAHOLSAV KERALA” payable at PALAKKAD, Kerala.Note:

1. After 31 July 2015, kindly do not deposit any money or bank draft in Seminar bank account and can pay their contribution directly at the Seminar site.

2. All details of the registration should reach us by 31 July 2015.3. The coupons will be distributed at seminar site only.4. Name of the authorized person should be mentioned for coupons collection.

All are requested to send complete information of seminar amount, deposited in bank or sent through bank DD/Cheque. It should be filled in the information format as Annexure 1 & 2 given at the end of this circular and sent at the following e-mail ID: srikrishnapujakerala@gmail.com

Please visit www.sahajayogakerala.org for regular updates

How to reach the venue

a) Angamaly is well connected with Rail and Road to many parts of the country. Angamaly itself being a major station, most of the trains has stop at Angamaly. Ernakulam (South and North) stations are Railway Station is located at a distance of 40 KM from the venue and Thrissur (TCR) Railway Station is located at a distance of 41km.

b) Nearest airport is Kochi International Airport (15KM)

Registration

We would like to humbly remind you that the last date for registration is 31 July 2015. We Request you to kindly ensure registration in advance. Your kind collaboration in this matter will help us to make proper arrangements at the Puja site and avoid any inconvenience at the last moment. However, registration can be done at Seminar/Puja venue subject to the availability of accommodation.

Contact Persons : Mrs Asha Gopakumar -Mob-09995653253- Mr Krishnadas PR -Mob -08281230990

Transportation To help the participating Sahajayogies reception points shall be made at major nearby railway stations. They are requested that they should inform their travelling programmes (i.e. their name, Train No. & date) by email in advance so that proper arrangement could be made to take all brothers and sisters conveniently to puja site.

Contact Persons: - Mr Jayarajan -Mob-09447297528Mr Rajaneesh -Mob-08893376266

Hotel ArrangementsSahajyogi brothers and sisters who wish to stay in Hotel, arrangements can be made if prior information along with one day room rent is remitted to the organizing committee. Please contact accommodation committee for the arrangements.

Contact Persons: Mrs Asha Gopakumar - Mob-09995653253/9645165563- Email - ashagops@gmail.com

Sightseeing :Arrangements are being made for sightseeing on October 2nd (one day) in the nearest tourist places (Nelliyampathy Hill Station or Malampuzha Dam). This is subject to prior information and payment (Per day 800 including Lunch)

Contact Person: Mr. Krishnakutty -Mob 9744390667

For General Queries: 

Mr. Rajan N.P -Mob-09446264380 Mr. Muthukrishnan -Mob-09895078022Mr. Prajeesh P -Mob-09645005231

(Sandhya K Ramakrishnan) (Pradeepan)Joint Convener ConvenerSri Krishna Puja 2015 Shri Krishna Puja 2015

Nearest airport is Kochi International Airport (15KM)Nearest Railway Stations are Angamaly (7KM), Aluva (20KM), Ernakulam North and Ernakulam South 40KM and Thrissur (43KM)

Details of Train arrivals at Aluva Station

ANNEXURE 1

DETAILS OF PAYMENT(To be filled in by Group Coordinator)

Account No. : 0811101027742Name : SAHAJAYOGA PUJA MAHOLSAV KERALABank : CANARA BANK Branch : PALAKKAD BIG BAZAR, PALAKKAD (DIST) KERALA Branch Code : 0811IFSC : CNRB0000811

Name of the Center:

(Kindly mention the city and the State)Name & Phone No. of leader of the group (Who will collect the coupon at Seminar Site):

NO OF SAHAJAYOGISChild(6-12 Yrs)

Total Amount (Adults)

@ 1500/-

Total Amount

(Yuva) @ 1200/-

Total Amount (Child) @600/-

Total amount

MODE OF PAYMENT (Enter whichever is applicable)

Adults Yuva Shakti(12-25 Yrs)

By Canara bank CBS

By NEFT/DD/CTS2010 Cheque

Gents Ladies Total Adults

Boys Girls Total Yuva

Branch Code & Date

UTR NO/DD NO/CHEQUE NOPay at site

ANNEXURE 2Name of the centre :

City :

State :

Sl.No.

Name Gender Amount Contact No.Male Female Adult Yuva Child

123