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CREATIVITY FROM OUR LITTLE ANGELS

At Nachiketa Tapovan, there are so many aspiring budding artists and poets

and what not! We will showcase strengths of two students each fortnight.

You cannot heal others unless you are healed yourself.

J. Dinesh, 3rd Grade

Dinesh is a very good listener.

He is very inquisitive

and loves to share

his experiences.

He is very understanding person

and helps his mother with the

housework.

R. Anand, 3rd Grade

True to his name Anand is a

happy child. He is excellent in

academics. Besides he is good

at drawing and Yoga.

He is very co-operative, attentive

and hardworking student of

Tapovan.

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NACHIKETA TAPOVANPlot No.70, Phase I, Kavuri Hills, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad 500 033

Phone No. 040 23113887 Mobile No. 9849168937Regd. By Govt. of A.P. (Regd. No. 53/IV/99)

Volume: 1Issue 8

25th April, 2009Saturday

Nachiketanjali

NACHIKETA TAPOVAN ASHRAMGairan Tanda, Kodgal Village, Jadcherla Mandal, Mahaboobnagar Dist-509301

Ph: +91-40-23113887 Mobile: 98491 68937 www.nachiketatapovan.orgE-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Om Saha Naavavatu Sahanau Bhunaktu Saha Viryam Karavaavahai

Tejasvina Avadhitamastu Maa VidvishaavahaiI

Om. Shanti, Shanti, Shantihi.

Om. May Brahman protect us both! May Brahman bestow upon us both

the fruit of Knowledge! May we both obtain the energy to acquire

Knowledge! May what we study reveal the truth! May we cherish no ill

feeling toward each other! Om. Peace, Peace, Peace!

We pay our tribute to all the Gurus. Our Thanks to the Teachers andBest Wishes to the Students on Completion of One More Year of

Learning!

Burn brightly without burning out.


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After a fun-filled year of teaching,

homework, exams, games,

festivals and competitions, we

have completed another academic

year at Tapovan. While some of us

will be going out of town some of

us shall stay back for the SummerSchool or Non-Residential

Childrens Camp that is going to be

held in Tapovan Campus from 3rd

May-10th May 2009, for children

aged 12-15 yrs. This is one

workshop which lets children have

enormous fun while imparting

character-building values to them.

One of the significant programscoming up soon is Vidyanjali.

Swamiji and Mataji will be

launching this new reach-out

program in June 09. Through this

program Swamiji aims to meet

5,00,000 students in the next

couple of years. The objective is

to make youth aware of the divinity

within and the world around them.

In the process they will learn to giveback to the society and lead a

wholesome life.

Until then, Wish You All a Sweet,

Mango-filled Summer!

FROM THE SPIRITUAL DESK

If you dont stand for something, youll fall for anything.

When I Asked God for StrengthHe Gave Me DifficultSituations to Face

When I Asked God forBrain & Brawn

He Gave Me Puzzles in Lifeto Solve

When I Asked Godfor Happiness

He Showed Me SomeUnhappy People

When I Asked God for WealthHe Showed Me How to

Work Hard

When I Asked God for Favors

He Showed Me Opportunitiesto Work Hard

When I Asked God for PeaceHe Showed Me How

to Help Others

by Swami Vivekananda.

WE GET WHAT WE NEED

By Annapurna R.

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Page No.CONTENTS

EDITORIAL BOARD

Editor

Subhadra K.

Editorial Consultants:

Annapurna R.

Sowja A.

EDITORIALSpiritual Desk 3

Swamiji's Message 4

Pranayama by Mataji 5

Volunteers' View 6

Vidya Mandir 7

Ashram 8

Dispensary 10 Story of Nachiketa 11

Donations 12 Upcoming Events 13

Publication 14

An Appeal 15

Subhadra K.

It is now almost four months

since we took the first step in

publishing Nachiketanjali- Our

Newsletter. We have now published

eight issues and the wonderful thing

is that every issue was released

exactly on the due date, thanks to

Divine Grace. We also owe this

commendable punctuality to Vipla

Printers and we publicly express

our deepest gratitude for their

sustained assistance in all our

ventures.

Nachiketanjali has enabled us to

reach out to more and more people

across the globe with our Spiritual

flavor. Slowly, but surely the word

is spreading. People are evincinginterest in our spiritual and service

oriented activities.

Wonders will never cease and the

way things are going, we will be

bringing more sensational news of

our Ashram at Jadcherla which is

likely to be inaugurated by 2010.

Not only this but in many other

dimensions we are moving far ahead

of what we could have dreamt of.

We look forward to newer ways

of serving you and before I sign off,

I must thank each and every one of

you who responded so generously

to our Newsletter in so many ways.

Life can be complicated, but happiness is pretty simple!


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Message

by Swamiji

Swami Nachiketananda

Every object in this world is trying

to convey some message to you, be

it a human being an animal, a rock

or a tree. A dog which is near you is

also trying to teach you something

of which you are aware because of

your ignorance.

Do not confine yourselves to

boundaries created by you. Even a

criminal person is trying to teach

something. You might be a computer

engineer but you do not know that

even a computer is trying to give you

some message. You treat it as a

non-living object and your

knowledge regarding it is limited.

Your ignorance is sprouting from

Ego and ego from greed,

selfishness and other shadripus. It

is because of your ignorance that

you are unable to perceive the

beauty of every object. A guru helps

you by removing your ignorance.

He tries to unfold the knowledge

which is already within you, but

covered by layers of ignorance.

The real Guru tries to remove the

upper layers of ignorance andgives you a glimpse of the SELF!

The heart that gives, gathers. 5

SU JOK THERAPY

CLASSES

Prana syedam vyashe sarvam

trideavayath pratishtithamI Maateva putraan rakshasva

srishcha pragnaamshcha

videhi na iti !

Meaning: Whatever exists in three

worlds is all under the control of Prana.

( O Prana) Protect us as a mother

protects her children. Give us

affluence and intelligence.

Pranayama consists of two words

Prana and Ayama. Prana means

life force, Ayama means control orexpansion.

Prana which is the life force exists

in every being of the universe. Without

Prana the object is dead. Mother

Prana nourishes and takes care of us.

These days Pranayama is gaining

popularity for different reasons. While

some adopt it to be physically fit, some

practice it to improve concentration

and memory, and others to cure various

ailments. The real purpose ofPranayama is to purify all the nadis to

experience all psychic nodes.

Pranayama is the Science of

Breath than mere breathing exercise.

Fast breathing like in a dog and few

other animals reflects on their shorter

life span whereas slow breathing as

in the case of a tortoise results in a

longer life span. This is the Natures

illustration that proper breathing can

increase your lifespan. There are yogis

in the Himalayas who practice

Pranayama and live for hundreds of

years.

According to Patanjali Yoga Sutras

Pranayama begins only after

preparing your body for higher spiritual

discipline through practicing Yama,

Niyama and Asanas. For best results

Pranayama should be practiced only

after purifying the mind and should be

done under the guidance of a perfect

Guru. Practicing with purified mind will

lead to an encounter with the subtle

nadis which are otherwise difficult to

experience. You can feel the flow ofPrana through the Chakras.

A fruitful practice of Pranayama

also demands a balance of diet,

constant watch over thoughts and a

strong physical body. Pranayama

activates the dormant energy. In order

to sustain the activated energy, it is

essential to fulfill the requirement of

the entire process of purification.

Pranayama is the science of

Spirituality that helps calm your mindand in the process it pushes you into

the deeper state of meditation where

you experience the union of various

energies. The ultimate purpose of

Pranayama should be to unite you with

the supreme soul!

Pranayama by Mataji

Change your thoughts and change your world.

ADHYATMIK PRANETA


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My name is Usha. I have

been volunteering at

Nachiketa Tapovans Vidya

Mandir for 8 months. I have

been teaching U.K.G. I like

being in Tapovan very much.

I find it full of positivevibrations. I find that the kids

are quite intelligent and all they

need is some guidance. My

contribution to the

organization could be very

small but the amount of

satisfaction it gives me is very

large. I find rest of the staff and

volunteers very energetic and

positive with a heartyinvolvement in the activities of

Nachiketa Tapovan.

Usha, Volunteer

Teacher U.K.G

Vidya Mandir - Volunteers' Views

No man can sincerely try to help another without helping

himself.

My experience at Nachiketa

Tapovan Vidya Mandir is one of a

kind. I get to see so many different

kinds of mentalities, culture and of

course reactions. The happiness

in the children when I give them a

pencil or eraser is sooverwhelming. Some kids are

laughing, some are crying, few are

dull. I see so many different kinds

of things happening at one place. I

love it when the kids come up to

me every morning and say good

morning with so much love

affection and enthusiasm. I feel

that all the children are my own. I

have developed such a goodrapport with the entire organization

that Im so sure Ill find it difficult to

part my way from it.

Suharika ,Volunteer

Teacher 1stGrade.

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Workshop in progress Rest rooms

1 How should a person lead his life?

2. Why do politicians ask for votes?

3. Who is the richest Indian?

4. Who is Narakasuras mother?

5. Who were Ravanas parents?

6. Who were Anjaneyas parents?

7. Who were Kabirs real parents?

8. Why was Sita sent to forests?

9. Why did Ravana kidnap Sita?

10. How to control anger?11. Why do people hit each other?

12. Why does Shiva have three eyes?

13. Who were Ravanas brothers?

14. Who are Ramas parents?

15. Why didn't Sita refuse to go with

Bhoodevi?

16. Did Rama know Hanuman before

he met him?

17. Why did Rama put Sita through

Agnipareeksha?

18. What happens if there are no primeminister and other ministers?

19. Why doesnt our country impose

fines on citizens who dirty the place?

20.Why did not Dasharatha get

children before the Putrakameshthi

yagna?

Some thought provoking questions

from the minds of our young thinkers

are listed below.Readers are welcome

to answer our students questions

and send them to:

[email protected].

We will pass the answers on to the

students seeking them.

Enjoy life how it is as it comes.

A peek into the young minds


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Tranquility reigns supreme in the

vicinity of our Ashram at Kodgal

Village, Jadcherla Mandal in

Mahboobnagar District. Away from

the urban pollution and deafening

noise, the place provides the much

needed peace.

First phase of construction is

under progress and thanks to the

Lords grace, we are able to

continue with our construction

activities even in these times of

recession. Dhyana Mandir,Residential Campus and

Karmayogi Kuteers are nearing

completion. Temple Complex is the

ongoing project and with the

support of donors and well wishers

we are expecting to start our

operational activities from 2010.

At the Ashram

Temple Foundation

Sometimes in the winds of change we find our true direction. Upward and downward swings are inevitable in Spiritual life.


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A young seeker of truth, dares go to

the God of Death- Yama, for knowing

the truth about the nature of human souland its destiny. What is more, he elicits

from Yama, the full course of the

pathway to the Realization of the great

truth.

Let us traverse with young

Nachiketa, the hero of our story on this

pathway and experience and understand

how he has gained the mystic knowledge

about the Soul and Supreme Spirit.

Nachiketa was the son of Maharshi

Uddalaka who once decided to performa yagna to gain name and fame. It was

customary in those days to donate cows

to the Brahmins at the end of the Yaga.

Uddalaka was a miser and he donated

old and weak cows which disturbed

Nachiketa.

He asked his father repeatedly,

Father, to whom would you give me in

charity? This made his father lose his

temper and said, I give you to the

Yama. Hearing this Nachiketa went tothe kingdom of Yama to obey his

fathers command.

Yama was absent from his home and

Nachiketa decided to wait at his

doorstep for three long days without

food. When Yama returned he was

surprised to see a young Brahmin

fasting on his doorsteps. He invited

Nachiketa to a seat near him and

requested him to ask for three boons,

one for each of the three days of the

fast.

Nachiketa declared, My first wish

is, when I return home may my father

welcome me lovingly. AccordinglyYama granted his wish. Nachiketa went

on, I learn that there is no fear in the

heaven. People are not afflicted by old

age, hunger and thirst in that happy

place. I ask you to give me that

Knowledge as the second boon. Yama

was very much pleased with Nachiketas

question. He gave him the knowledge

of a certain Sacrifice, taught him how

to perform it correctly and told him that

one who performs that sacrifice would

go directly to heaven. He further named

that particular Yagna after Nachiketa

and the fire used in that Sacrifice is

'Nachiketagni.'

Nachiketa continued, My third and

last wish is to grant me the Knowledge

of the Atma. Yama who granted the

first two boons immediately tried to

convince Nachiketa to give up the third

wish and instead offered all the riches

in the world. Nachiketa was firm in his

quest and Yama had to grant him thethird boon also.

Nachiketa was enlightened with the

Knowledge of the Atma. He has

inspired us to be strong willed even in

the face of difficulties and to seek

eternal happiness.

Story of Nachiketa

Let us complain less and give more!10

The goal of our Health Camps is to

deliver the best health care

possible to the economically weaker

sections of the population

constantly and completely free of

charge. The Free Medical-aid has

been making stupendous

difference in the lives of our

patients as well as our numeroussupporters, associated in this

sacred endeavour.

We duly acknowledge the

commendable services rendered

by Dr. Amulya, Dr. Leela, Dr.

Sudhakar, Dr. Ramesh, Dr. Ishwara

Chary and Dr. Ranga Rao. They

are the perfect examples of

Our heartfelt thanks to Sri K.V. Rao of Techtran for sponsoring the

prescription eye glasses to the patients of the Nachiketa Eye Camp.

Your generosity has made a great difference by giving the patients

a clearer vision of this beautiful world. Your support is much

appreciated by the patients as well as all of us at Tapovan.

Swamijis perspective of Silent

Workers.

Dr. Amulya has graduated from

Osmania University and has

worked with the Central

Government for more than 30

years. She has retired from

Government services butcontinues to serve the humanity.

She is a great supporter of our

cause of serving the

underprivileged and is rendering

free services at Nachiketa

Tapovan and also Shiridi Baba

temple at Dwarakapuri Colony.

We highly appreciate her

services.

Free Dispensary

Thank you Techtran!

Be thankful for all that you have in this transitory lifetime


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DONATIONS RECEIVED FOR ASHRAM

Smt. Rama K.

Smt. Manikyamba

Smt. Shanthi R.

Smt. Nirmala K.

Smt. Sowmya C

Smt. PremalathaSmt K. Gunavathamma

Smt. Padma

Smt. G. Bhagyavathi

Smt. K. Surekha

Hotel Sri Brindavan.

Sneha Enterprises

Orphans Education Foundation

Saptagiri Camphor Limited

Intelli Group, Asia Pvt. Limited

Sri K.K. MangrulkarSmt. N. Suchi

Smt. Sucharita Tathe

Smt. A. Lakshmi

1. Advisory Committee

2. Medical Committee

3.Vidya Mandir Committee

4. Yoga Research Committee

5. Ayurveda Research Committee

6. IT Committee

7. Spiritual Committee

Construction Committees

1. Temple

2. Vidya Mandir

3. Dispensary cum Hospital

4. Ramakrishnalaya

5. Compound Wall

6. Dhyana Mandir

7. Vanaprastha

Ad-hoc Committees

A request to the readers of Nachiketanjali

Dear Readers,

Thank you all for supporting our Newsletter.

Your feed back will be highly valued.

Kindly let us know...

if you want to refer a friend for subscription of Nachiketanjali.

if you prefer an all color electronic copy of Nachiketanjali.

if you are receiving double copies of Newsletter.

email: [email protected]

Do not value the things you have in your life. But value who

you have in your life!13

UPCOMING EVENTS

CHILDRENS' SUMMER CAMP

Date: 3rd May to 10th May 09

Age: 12 to 15 years

Time: 08.00 am to 04.00 pm

Applications: At Tapovan

Last date: 25th April 09

Fee: Your hearty involvement and

personal commitment.Venue: Nachiketa Tapovan

Contact: 9849168937, 23113887

Learn to count your blessings.


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Construction Committee Members

Our sincere thanks to all the selfless souls who have happily consentedto be a part of Ashram's Construction committees...

1. Vijay Kumar K.

2. Rama Devi K.

3. Subhadra K.

4. Leela N.

5. Prasad Y.V.S.S.

6. Sheshagiri Rao

7. Reddy P. S.

8. Manikyamba G.

9. Ram Sandila

10. Pawan Kumar

11. Subha D.

12. Durga K.

13. Annapurna R.

14. Sushma Sharma

15. Anand A.

16. Venkatram Reddy

17. Mallaiah

18. Krishna P.

19. Hema Reddy Y.

20. Chalapathi V.

21. Vijaysena Reddy22. Sandhya M.

23. Vinay K.

24. Sudha Rani M.

25. Nirmal D.

26. Sowmya C.

27. Madhukar M.

28. Shanti Y.

29. Dr. Ramesh C. N.

30. Dr. Leela K.

31. Dr. Surendra A.32. Dr. Rohini R.

33. Dr. Amulya

34. Dr.Ishwaracharya

35. Dr. Prafulla Kumar

36. Dr. Priyamvada

37. Dr. Vijay Kumar B.38. Dr. Sudhakar K.

39. Vijaya A.

40. Ajit N.

41. Prasad T.

42. Nageswar Rao

43. Anuradha K.

44. Sucharita Tathe

45. Swaroopa R.

46. Prashanti K.

47. Dr. Shiva Reddy

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AN APPEAL

Yours in the service of Motherland

Any venture taking shape in the

divine presence backed by a noble

intent is bound to find fruition. Over

the years Nachiketa Tapovan has

been witnessing a phenomenal

movement; multifarious spiritual

as well as service activities!

Needless to mention we are

rejoiced to receive donations from

supporters who are a big part of

this spiritual endeavour.

Construction of Temples is the

current activity at the Kodgal

Ashram. Shrines for Lord

Ganesha, Shiva, Kali, Holy Trinity,

Balaji, Rama, Krishna, Saraswathi

and Shirdi Sai will be constructed.

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