Letter from Nayaswami Haridas and Roma

May1 3, 2013

Dear Friends,

We want to let you all know that Nayaswamis Haridas and Roma are leaving Bangalore on Monday ,May 13th, and will return on June 6th or 7^th.  We are attending a meeting in Gurgaon of Trust members, Center Leaders and  others, to discuss next steps  for Ananda Sangha India.

Following the meeting, we fly to USA for Swamiji’s final memorial service at Ananda Village.

During our absence, we have ensured that the regular weekly satsangs and the Thursday long meditations will continue, with help of our core members.  The center will remain open during those hours.  Please call Seva team if you have any questions. (Seva team numbers are at bottom of the email)

Sunday, May 19^th, is Swamiji’s Birthday .

There will be a special satsang to celebrate Swamiji’s life and legacy Saturday, May 18^th at 7 p.m. till 9. We will have chanting, a video of one of his talks, meditation and singing, flower ceremony and birthday cake.   Please join  us and bring a savory or sweet to share  afterwards.

Please call seva team or email anandabangalore@gmail.com  if you are interested  in serving at this event.

When we return we will have a meeting to discuss many new directions and events coming up in the near future.

One is a pilgrimage to Calcutta on September 29th 2013.  Save the Date! We are doing a Kriya Ceremony in Calcutta that weekend and we thought it would be wonderful if a group from Bangalore came with us and we all visited the shrines together.  Haridas and I have been to Calcutta many times and have attended a Kriya Initiation in Master’s home. We would like to have confirmed people soon (By end of May) so we can get some good rates on planes and hotels.  Please watch out for an email on how to register for this event and other details.

We will take you all with us and look forward to the day of our return when we can serve  our Guru together with Joy and  Love.

In Master’s Joy

Nayaswamees Haridas and Roma Blake

Seva Team Numbers:

Kamini: 9341217538      Sapna  :9972883202

 Manju: 9740367042       Kamala:9845066799

Tribute to Swami Kriyananda - Videos

"From inner peace have come enlightened decisions. People's expectations of me can never equal what God Himself expects: my peace in the thought of Him." - Swamiji

Swami Kriyananda - Our Divine Friend - Slide show

From Ananda Assisi, a beautiful selection of memories of dearest Swamiji

Tribute to swamiji by a Bangalore devotee

Following poem was written by a Bangalore devotee on Swamiji's Mahasamadhi. It echoes the sentiments of all the devotees , the grief ad pain felt by all of us and our sincere gratitude to him for all that he has done for us.

Dear Dear Swamiji,

How can we ever thank you enough,

For this beautiful doorway you have opened to us

In the arms of Master may you stay forever,

is our hearts sincere endeavour

We shed tears of joy now you are truly one with Him,

For He has finally given into your hearts last whim

With heavy heart's,

We make but one wish to Mother Divine,

She keep you in her lap till the end of time.

- A Bangalore Devotee

Farewell to Swamiji

Swamiji's body is on view in the Temple of Light at Assisi and it will remains there while devotees gather from around the world. The Astral Ascension Ceremony was celebrated  with ceremonies being held in other Ananda communities around the world at that time, or soon thereafter.

The Funeral Ceremony will be at the Temple of Light on Wednesday, April 24, at 11:30 Italy time (3PM india time).

you can follow the ceremony online at the following address:
www.swamikriyananda.tv

Updated on 25 Apr:
Recorded Video: Click here for Memorial Service for Swamiji

Astral ascension at Bangalore (letter from the Nayaswamis)

The Astral ascension ceremony for Swamiji was held on Monday 22nd April at Koramangala center.  Below is a letter from Nayaswamis on the event.  Stay tuned for the video which is to come out soon.

Dear Friends,

 Many of us came together last evening to celebrate Swamiji’s freedom in God.  It was a deep and meaningful time of sadness and of joy.  Below is an excerpt of the Astral Ascension .

 Dear Swamiji,

You, who have gone before us, have entered a realm which our souls remember.  A place of freedom, light and laughter.

Take with you on your journey our blessings and our love.

We shall miss you!

Our desire is not to hold you back, but only to tell you, Swamiji. We are yours; our love and support are ever yours, and our prayers for your highest happiness.

We shall meet again!

Once more we will laugh together, rejoice together, and share in the joy of seeking Him.

Claim your soul’s freedom.

Divine Mother! Receive Swamiji, Thy child.

Purify him in Thy perfect light and love.

Grant him eternal freedom in Thee.

Aum, Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.

It has been a privilege and the deepest of blessings for all of us to have known him. 

He has touched our souls through his perfect discipleship to Master and given us the example of his life to live our lives in that love.

He said recently that he really wanted to go home to God and merge with Divine Mother.

And he said that the only thing that was holding him back was that he wanted to take all of us with him.

Well, he HAS taken all of us with him.  Our friendship with Swamiji is eternal, because it is in God.

There are so many books , songs, conversations and lectures to quote from Swamiji, enough for hundreds of lifetimes.

But we will offer  this song which he wrote after a very difficult time in his life. 

Always, and in all ways, he thought only of God.

“I Live Without Fear”

Though green summer fade, and winter draw near,

My Lord in Thy presence I live without fear.

Through tempest, through snows, through turbulent tide,

A touch of your hand is my strength and my guide.

I ask for no riches that death can destroy,

I crave only Thee, your love and your joy.

The dancers will pass

The singing must end,

I welcome the darkness

With you for my friend.

Let us all join hearts and hands to carry on his legacy of selfless service and love for God .

In Divine and Eternal Friendship,

 Nayaswamis Haridas and Roma

Astral Ascension Ceremony for Swami Kriyananda by Jyotish and Devi

Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi tell the story of Swami Kriyananda’s passing and talk about the meaning and mission of his extraordinary life.

Click here (http://www.ananda.org/video/swami-kriyananda/astral-ascension-ceremony-for-swami-kriyananda/) for the video

Miriam telling the story of Swamiji’s last half hour in this world.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=xGp84aAJaoo

We also have this set of beautiful pictures from the Astral Ascension ceremony, as well as the following video. Deeply moving.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=c7mGGGrrbXg

Photos of his last visit to U.S

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T3VYLqOqzQ

Swami Kriyananda’s passing—Sunday Service by Asha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=Dc_iD9BQ6ME

Click here to read Asha' s letter on Swami's passing.

Astral ascension ceremony at Center, Monday 7pm

Our Beloved Swami passed away today at Assisi, Italy around 8am (11:30am IST). 
Join us for an Astral ascension ceremony at our center tomorrow evening (Monday) at 7pm to send him on his journey with all our love. Everyone is invited.

 Please keep Swami ji in your prayers. It is important for the next 48 hours during this period of transition.

Two longings had been uppermost in Swami ji: to find God, and to help others to find Him.

Now, he is in the Light and with his loving Guru, free in God.
Along his journey to truth, he transformed millions of souls to realize that the true purpose in life is to find Him. What a life! What a disciple!

Thank You Swami. You'll live in our hearts for ever.

Photos and Videos of Swami Kriyananda
In Honor of His Passing

Here (http://www.swamikriyananda.org/photos-of-swami-kriyananda-in-memoriam/

) is a beautiful collection of Swami's pictures in his memoriam.

Images from Swami Kriyananda’s childhood; his early years as a devotee at Mt. Washington with Paramhansa Yogananda; his first visit to India; the first years of Ananda; and from recent times that he spent in Italy, India, and America.

• See the photo gallery
• See a slideshow of his childhood
• See video footage of his early years

Swamiji's last hour

Dear Ones,

Miriam filled me in a little on Swamiji's last hour. He slept from 2 till 7 a.m., then, as usual after waking up, went right to check his e-mails. Jaidhara asked if he'd like a pancake breakfast, to which he nodded his approval. Miriam asked him how he was, but he didn't answer. At first she thought he was just in a withdrawn frame of mind, but before long it became clear that something was wrong. He had a brief seizure for about twenty seconds, then appeared to be doing better. But he had increasing difficulty breathing. Soon Kirtani and Anand joined them (Narayani and Shurjo, who live downstairs, were already there). People chanted Om in Swamiji's right ear and urged him to try to breathe, which helped a couple of times. But at 8:00 (a few minutes before I first wrote you this morning) he breathed his last. They all stayed with him -- crying, of course, but also rejoicing in his long-sought freedom. Miriam said that his joy and freedom filled the room.

In joy,

Lakshman

Swami Kriyananda no more in his physical body

Swamiji passed away at about 11pm Pacific time (about 8am, Assisi time). He had been unwell for a few days. He left peacefully. We’ll be sending more information as soon as we can. Please let anyone you know you wish.

With Master’s love, Savitri, on behalf of Jyotish and Devi

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We just learned that Swamiji left his body at about 1.5 hours ago. He left peacefully. Please pray for him.

Love,

Dharmaraj & Dharmini 

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Dear Ones,  We are sorry to tell you that our great friend and teacher Swami Kriyananda has left his body today.

We will have an astral ascension ceremony to send him on his journey with all of our love.

He is in the Light and with his loving Guru, free in God.

In Master's love,

Roma and Haridas
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News Article:
http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/swami-kriyananda-passes-away_843671.html

Breathe Easy - by Nayaswamis Haridas and Roma Blake

The pace in many parts of the world is overwhelming. Whether people are rich, poor, or  some where in the middle it's the same dilemma. How do you raise a healthy, happy family, pursue a meaningful career and still have time for yourself? It's not easy for anyone to live with the never-ending pressures of life. But it can work when we follow a few rules and have some reliable tools to help us stay centered and relaxed.

Often we have heard the Indians say to us with a smile, "Here you are, Americans, teaching us yoga and meditation. We were raised with all this, but it has slipped away. We need to get started again."

This weeks news

Dear Friends,

A quick reminder for our Level One Programs coming up this week.  

Friday Night, April 5, 6:30 to 7:30 a Free discourse on The Path of Kriya