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Item Code: NAN819
Publisher: Yoga Publications Trust
Language: English
Edition: 2013
ISBN: VolI: 9789381620502
VolII:9789381620519
VolIII:9789381620526
VolIV: 9789381620533
VolV:9789381620540
VolVI: 9789381620823
VolVII: 9789381620830
VolVIII:9789381620847
Pages: 1969 (36 Color Illustrations)
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Vol-I

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On the occasion of the Golden Jubilee World Yoga Convention 2013. Munger. Bihar School of Yoga is pleased to present the golden collection a compilation of the first publications of Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati. Originally published in Booklet format during the 1960s and 1970s their modest nature made the wealth of the ancient science of yoga accessible to one and all. The depth in both knowledge and experience that is contained within these teachings is in itself unique and furthermore has paved the way for an entirely new understanding and approach towards the system of yoga. The collection of talks, lectures and letters is a truly historic contribution to the spiritual library of humankind.

Volume I of the Golden “collection is a shining example of Sri Swami Satyananda’s methodical approach to the practice of asana, health management and the cultivation of a yogic lifestyle. Ahead of his time, he unveiled historical gems, scientific description , detailed comments on health and practice notes for novices and adepts. He further recognized the importance of yoga in the holistic development of children, alongside the growing need for qualified yoga teachers of a high calibre. These classic teachings continue to be relevant, inspiring and uplifting for both yoga practitioners and teachers around the globe fifty years one.

Preface

In the early 1970s and 1980s, the devotees of Sri Swami Satyananda carefully printed and published his lectures, discourses and class transcripts in small booklets, preserving and disseminating these important teachings. The booklets were their first contribution to their guru's mission of 'spreading yoga from door to door and shore to shore'. For many years these gems from the past have been out of print and unavailable. On the occasion of the Bihar School of Yoga's Golden Jubilee 2013 celebrations, these lost works have been compiled into a set of volumes aptly named The Golden Collection, so that once again the classic words which launched a yoga movement can inspire spiritual aspirants around the world.

In reproducing the booklets the original language has been kept intact, conveying the flavour of the time. The language shows the care that Sri Swami Satyananda took to make his teachings clear to his audience, never compromising clarity for fashion or style. His ability to present and adjust any topic to any audience is proof of the versatility which enabled him to convey his deep understanding of the potential of yoga to meet the needs of all.

A pioneer of his time, Sri Swami Satyananda gave a new dimension to the practice of asana, stating clearly that it can take the practitioner far beyond physical wellbeing. He often guided his disciples through letters brimming with snippets of wisdom, which are as valuable and pertinent today as they were almost fifty years ago. The Golden Collection also includes a systematic introduction to the various meditation practices expounded by Sri Swami Satyananda. No step is missed and no precaution left out, allowing the aspirant to safely travel the journey of yoga and spiritual life. For each practice, whether antar mouna, ajapa japa or nada yoga, precision and clarity are the key. The branches of yoga are concisely elucidated, making them relevant to the daily life of each yoga aspirant.

Much that is taken for granted today was unknown or misunderstood at that time: it is the great achievement of Sri Swami Satyananda to have brought yoga to the general public and mainstream of society, truly making yoga a household word the world over.

The extraordinary quality of his being and spiritual attainments was recognized early in his life. While living in Rishikesh in the ashram of his guru, Swami Sivananda Saraswati, the young swami received glowing appreciation and admiration from guru-bhais, visitors and guests. To this day, tributes continue to express love and a sense of profound gratitude from all who have been touched by this modern day saint and his teachings. Sri Swami Satyananda, however, remained a disciple throughout his life and fulfilled his guru's mandate by making it his life's mission.

The Golden Collection is a true testimony to the wealth and depth of yoga and to its master exponent, Sri Swami Satyananda. In his early teachings he set the tone, purpose and aim of his mission. The reader is able to discover and connect with the roots of Satyananda Yoga, whilst appreciating its evolving contemporary nature, a trademark of this tradition.

Indeed, Sri Swamiji's prophecy, "yoga is the culture of tomorrow", has come true. His tomorrow is our today.

Introduction

Inverted poses affect the entire psycho-physiological body to an almost extraordinary degree. Non-practitioners of yoga are quite often given descriptions of the benefits of inverted asanas, which consist of a long list of superlatives. It is consequently difficult for these people not to believe that the claims are highly exaggerated. The only positive method of discovering the truth is for these people to practise these asanas for themselves. We, however, urge that they are performed correctly; otherwise the benefits will not be substantial, if they occur at all.

The inverted poses are almost indispensable for the majority of people of all age groups and all strata of society since they effectively improve and maintain good physical and mental health. They can produce an immediate and powerful sedation of the nervous system and are especially recommended for those people leading sedentary lives, who do a lot of brain work and who are bombarded by the stresses of present-day life.

One or more of these poses should be practised during times of tiredness, nervousness and unhappiness or when the brain feels dull or is unable to concentrate. Regular and diligent practice allows moods and emotions to be controlled and disciplined, can improve meditation and awaken spiritual awareness. Scientists believe that much of the capacity of the human brain is unused by most people. Yoga agrees completely with this idea and further says that man has latent faculties untapped by the average person, which can give powers of clairvoyance, telepathy, clairaudience, and so on. Whilst the nature of inverted poses will not allow any person to merely 'stand on his head' to obtain these powers, they can be of immense assistance in unleashing these faculties.

Inverted asanas, as described in this book, can be beneficially performed for spiritual purposes, maintenance of general good health and to relieve or cure the following ailments:

• Headache and migraine

• General fatigue or lack of vitality

• Loss or greying of hair

• Bad facial complexion

• Eye, nose and throat illnesses

• Constipation

• Indigestion

• Visceroptosis

• Malfunctioning of the sexual organs

• Varicose veins and haemorrhoids

• Diabetes

• Rheumatism

• Neurasthenia

• Insomnia

• Tension and anxiety

• Depression

• General psychological problems and other ailments.

Contents

Preface ix
Yogasana 1
Health Benefits of Inverted Asanas 9
Health Benefits of Forward Bending Asanas 87
Health Benefits of Backward Bending Asanas 139
Yoga is Balance 193
Blood Pressure Management through Yoga 201
Teachers's Manual for Teaching Yoga to Children 217
Yoga for Children 257

Vol-2

Back of the Book

On the occasion of the Golden Jubilee World Yoga Convention 2013. Munger. Bihar School of Yoga is pleased to present the golden collection a compilation of the first publications of Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati. Originally published in Booklet format during the 1960s and 1970s their modest nature made the wealth of the ancient science of yoga accessible to one and all. The depth in both knowledge and experience that is contained within these teachings is in itself unique and furthermore has paved the way for an entirely new understanding and approach towards the system of yoga. The collection of talks, lectures and letters is a truly historic contribution to the spiritual library of humankind.

Letters written by Sri Swami Satyananda to his close disciples between the years 1961 and 1962 are compiled in Volume 2 of the Golden Collection today, these letters continue to uplift readers who, though living a lifestyle different from the young aspirants, find themselves confronted with the same human dilemmas. Included are thirteen lectures delivered during the First All India Yoga Convention 1964 Munger. They are a superb tribute to both the vast storehouse of Yogic science and philosophy, and to Sri Swami Satyananda, a master interpreter.

Contents

Preface ix
Words of Satyam 1
Satyam Speaks 39
Satyam Speaks Part II 67
Lectures on Yoga 131
Discussions on Yoga 183
Blood Pressure Management through Yoga 201
Teachers's Manual for Teaching Yoga to Children 217
Yoga for Children 257

Vol-3

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On the occasion of the Golden Jubilee World Yoga Convention 2013. Munger. Bihar School of Yoga is pleased to present the golden collection a compilation of the first publications of Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati. Originally published in Booklet format during the 1960s and 1970s their modest nature made the wealth of the ancient science of yoga accessible to one and all. The depth in both knowledge and experience that is contained within these teachings is in itself unique and furthermore has paved the way for an entirely new understanding and approach towards the system of yoga. The collection of talks, lectures and letters is a truly historic contribution to the spiritual library of humankind.

Volume 3 of the Golden Collection id dedicated to the tantric practices of meditation expounded by Sri Swami Satyananda. Kwith masterful simplicity of language, he explains the meaning benefit and method of each practice. The practices of ajapa japa, antar mouna, mantra, yantra and chidakasha dharana are invaluable fruit and offering of Sri Swami Satyananda to the inner growth of any sincere practitioner.

Introduction

What is meditation? is a question in the minds of limitless people all around the world. Meditation is an intellectual and practical quest which is being examined through the medium of classical texts within the ancient literature of the yogis, Hindus, Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Zen Buddhists and a host of many other religious cultures and spiritual sciences. Now meditation is being practised in every country of the world by people old and young, male and female, renunciates and householders, married and unmarried, sick and healthy, pious and atheistic, celibate and non-celibate alike.

Brought about by the necessity of the modern age, meditation has become a household word. For the religious it is a means to communicate with the Lord; for the philosophical meditation is the means to realize the unity of that essence of life, the soul, with the universe; for the agnostic meditation is a means to experience the reality beyond the scope of the thinking facility of mind. The psychiatrist uses meditation therapy for the cure of neuroses, nervous tensions and many mental disorders. Many people practise meditation with a view to attaining siddhis, or psychic powers. Now it is universally accepted that meditation is a practice which brings about peace and harmony within the individual.

According to the science of yoga, meditation is a practice and a revelation of the science of the human body, the various personalities which go to the very depth of the mind, and the science of the soul. How to accomplish such lofty aims is the subject matter of this book. The overwhelming interest in meditation has now reached the laboratories of famous universities and research institutions in America, England and France. Scientists and research scholars are now probing into the reactions of the human mechanism brought about by meditation. These experiments are being conducted on the most exact bases so that even the most sceptical critic of the experiment results could not conclude that the results were false. This topic of meditation, which has for thousands of years connoted mysticism, blind faith and belief without knowledge, is now being probed with modern electronic devices, which graphically record results arid remove the possibility of human error or individual opinion. nowadays it is well known that meditation has specific effects on the physiological and mental make up of man. The findings of these electronic probes have proved the great yogis, seers and saints of the past correct.

In one experiment in California, USA, the technique of japa meditation was put under the electronic eye of the electro-encephalograph, commonly known as EEG. This instrument measures the state of mind or level of consciousness. It involves placing small metal contacts at various places on the skull which connect the brain to the EEG through wires. The energy level in the brain is then automatically recorded on a graph in the form of waves. The state of mind is known by the brainwave velocity, which is measured in the unit cycles per second.

The experimental subjects were a random selection of people who had been practising japa meditation for times varying from three months to many years.

The results showed that within a few minutes of the commencement of practice, every person showed a new characteristic wave in the brain, which is known as alpha wave (a-wave). This a-wave is about one third of the normal conscious state brainwave velocity. The researchers concluded that a-wave is the characteristic of a relaxed and tranquil mind. Moreover, this degree of tranquillity cannot be achieved by other means such as sleep or hypnosis.

These results agreed with other experiments conducted on yogis in India who, at the beginning of their meditation, emitted characteristic conscious state wave formation, after a short time a-waves and after this an even slower wave called theta-waves. This shows that by meditation a state of relaxation is reached, which is increasingly tranquil, according to the length of the sitting and the experience of the practitioner.

It was found that when the brain emitted a-waves some physiological changes in the body were also brought about. These had the characteristic of tranquillity, serenity and perfect relaxed functioning. The heartbeat slowed, and blood pressure, oxygen metabolism and electrical resistance of the skin decreased. Blood lactate level decreased and the breathing rate slowed down. When the researchers examined each of these changes one by one, they came to an interesting conclusion.

First, the high heartbeat rate is the sign of an excited and mentally uncontrolled state. When the effort of doing the simple necessary tasks of life becomes a strenuous burden, the heartbeat rate is high. The scientists stated that meditation is the cure for this.

Second, high blood pressure is also the work of a worried mind, excited and anxious about the future prospects of career, business, livelihood, or the possible failure or success in life. The scientists stated that meditation is the cure for this.

Third, the oxygen metabolism is a measure of the oxygen requirement of the body cells. By practising meditation, not only the breathing rate decreased (this is normal for any relaxed or sleeping state), but also the actual requirement of the body cells for oxidation of nutrients decreased. This indicated the actual chemical reactions within the body slow down, the body requires less energy to maintain vitality and is, therefore, a more efficient mechanism. concluded that a-wave is the characteristic of a relaxed and tranquil mind. Moreover, this degree of tranquillity cannot be achieved by other means such as sleep or hypnosis.

These results agreed with other experiments conducted on yogis in India who, at the beginning of their meditation, emitted characteristic conscious state wave formation, after a short time a-waves and after this an even slower wave called theta-waves. This shows that by meditation a state of relaxation is reached, which is increasingly tranquil, according to the length of the sitting and the experience of the practitioner.

It was found that when the brain emitted a-waves some physiological changes in the body were also brought about. These had the characteristic of tranquillity, serenity and perfect relaxed functioning. The heartbeat slowed, and blood pressure, oxygen metabolism and electrical resistance of the skin decreased. Blood lactate level decreased and the breathing rate slowed down. When the researchers examined each of these changes one by one, they came to an interesting conclusion.

First, the high heartbeat rate is the sign of an excited and mentally uncontrolled state. When the effort of doing the simple necessary tasks of life becomes a strenuous burden, the heartbeat rate is high. The scientits stated that meditation i the cure for this.

Second, high blood pressure is also the work of a worried mind, excited and anxious about the future prospects of career, business, livelihood, or the possible failure or success in life. The scientists stated that meditation is the cure for this.

Third, the oxygen metabolism is a measure of the oxygen requirement of the body cells. By practising meditation, not only the breathing rate decreased (this is normal for any relaxed or sleeping state), but also the actual requirement of the body cells for oxidation of nutrients decreased. This indicated the actual chemical reactions within the body slow down, the body requires less energy to maintain vitality and is, therefore, a more efficient mechanism.

Contents

Preface ix
Mechanics of meditation - Practices for Peace1
Tantra - Mantra Yantra Mandala95
Nada Yoga149
Antar Mouna171
Japa Yoga207
Ajapa Japa and chidakasha Dharana247
Ajapa Japa and chidakasha Dharana247
Vol-4

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On the occasion of the Golden Jubilee World Yoga Convention 2013. Munger. Bihar School of Yoga is pleased to present the golden collection a compilation of the first publications of Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati. Originally published in Booklet format during the 1960s and 1970s their modest nature made the wealth of the ancient science of yoga accessible to one and all. The depth in both knowledge and experience that is contained within these teachings is in itself unique and furthermore has paved the way for an entirely new understanding and approach towards the system of yoga. The collection of talks, lectures and letters is a truly historic contribution to the spiritual library of humankind.

Volume 4 of the Golden Collection provides an Illuminating glimpse into the world of ancient scriptures. Sri Swami Satyananda’s introduction to tantra shastra and interpretation of several chapters of the Bhagavad gita bear testimony to his ability to bring the wisdom of the scriptures within the reader’s grasp. A series of lectures by Sri V.V. Baxi on the subject of the Bhagavad Gita. Along with a discourse by Sri U. Baxi on the concept of Samadhi in the Yoga sutras of sage Patanjali, are included in this volume.

Contents

Preface ix
Tantra1
Lectures on the Gita23
The Liberated Man53
Wisdom of Gita85
The Three qualities: Trigunas95
Samadhi133
Vol-5

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On the occasion of the Golden Jubilee World Yoga Convention 2013. Munger. Bihar School of Yoga is pleased to present the golden collection a compilation of the first publications of Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati. Originally published in Booklet format during the 1960s and 1970s their modest nature made the wealth of the ancient science of yoga accessible to one and all. The depth in both knowledge and experience that is contained within these teachings is in itself unique and furthermore has paved the way for an entirely new understanding and approach towards the system of yoga. The collection of talks, lectures and letters is a truly historic contribution to the spiritual library of humankind.

Volume 5 of the Golden Collection presents Sri Swami Satyananda’s lectures given during his European tours throughout the sixties, expounding upon the theories and practical applications of tantra and yoga. Throughout his lectures, he highlights the importance of identifying and adopting an approach that is appropriate to the personality and needs of the practitioner. These interpretations will no doubt leave the leaders of today as spellbound as they left the audience so many years ago.

Contents

Yoga3
Yoga and the New Human Race-the Psychic Race10
Yoga and the Awakening of Your Potential Powers15
The Healing power of Yoga27
Tantra (Basle, Switzerland)35
Tantra (Copenhagen, Denmark)52
Laya Yoga61
Kriya Yoga71
Kundalini Yoga (Paris, France 1968)83
Kundalini Yoga (Parice france 1970)95
Kundalini Yoga (Basle, Switzerland)109

Vol-6

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On the occasion of the Golden Jubilee World Yoga Convention 2013. Munger. Bihar School of Yoga is pleased to present the golden collection a compilation of the first publications of Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati. Originally published in Booklet format during the 1960s and 1970s their modest nature made the wealth of the ancient science of yoga accessible to one and all. The depth in both knowledge and experience that is contained within these teachings is in itself unique and furthermore has paved the way for an entirely new understanding and approach towards the system of yoga. The collection of talks, lectures and letters is a truly historic contribution to the spiritual library of humankind.

Volume 6 of the Golden Collection, is the tribute paid to a young sannyasin. In 1954, on the occasion of Sri Swami Satyananda’s thirty-first birthday, gurubhais, guests and visitors of the ashram in Rishikesh published a volume of tributes, The Life and Work of Swami Satyananda. They speak of the qualities of this young swami who expressed his spiritual awareness in the excellence of his day-to day activities of ashram life. It is clear that even at this young age, his greatness was recognized for he was an inspiration to all who came into contact with him.

Contents

Preface
Swami Satyananda Life and Works
Story of Swami Sivananda Saraswati 1
Dewan Bahadur K.S. Ramaswami Sastri1
E.R. ayanar 1
Rayanagoud Patil 1
Maj. Gen. A.N. Sharma2
Ernest Swift 2
Sri Albert Moldenbauer2
V. Sreenivasan 3
Indrajit Sharma 3
M. P. 4
P. N. Raina4
Charlulle Fehlmann4
Marie Veskova 4
Julia Isely 4
Mrs 1. Taylor 5
Maj. Gen. A. . Sharma5
M. Riger Roche5
Runganayaki Pather6
Ravindranath Ramjug6
L. Basava Raj 6
B. Chiba 7
S.G. Santhanam 7
Shati Sarup Joshi7
A.S. atarajan8
Miss F. Marker 8
Sri Brother Ludovic8
Donald F. Book 8
Sri Arthur Erich Hanemann9
Sri Alojz Piltover 9
Sri M. Sadayasu 9
Kedarnath 9
Dr B. . Sharma,10
Indersain Jain 10
Dr Ernst Ganz11
Maria Harsmann11
Salvo Ellul, Bronx11
Helga Gerika 12
Sri J. Branmann12
Mildred E. Kane12
Masi (M. Chinniah)12
Annemarie Mauer13
Sri B.B. Desai 13
Swami Satyananda Life and Works
Swami Sivananda-Krishnananda 14
Swami Omkarananda 16
The students of the Yoga Vedanta Forest University 38
Gurubhais and colleagues 40
Sri Swami Nijabodhaji 42
Sri Taran Kumar Majumdar 45
Swami Sivananda 46
Sri L. Basavaraj 47
Sri Swami Venkatesananda 48
HH Sri Swami Chidananda Saraswati 52
Sri Swami Krishnananda Saraswati 55
Sri arayan Swamiji 58
Major-General Sri A. . Sharma 60
Yogiraj Sri Gauri Prasadji 62
Sri Ramkishore Arora 65
Sri Swami Srinivasananda 66
Sri A.K. Sinha 67
Dr Sri B.O. Adhvaryoo 68
Sri Sivananda-Mukta 69
Prof Bharat Ram 71
Sri Sivananda-Shanti 71
Sri Mahesh Chandra Bhatt 73
Sri Swami Bhimananda Sastri 73
Sri Keshavlal V. Sheth 75
Dr Janaki Sharma 77
Sri Kamala Sud 77
His Holiness Munisri Nyayavijayaji Maharaj 78
Sri Saroja Nayar 78
Sri Swami Sivananda-Muktananda 79
Sri B.N. Motivala 80
Sri V. N arayana Mallaya 81
Sri Swami Poornabodhendra Saraswati 82
Dr Laxmi Mirchandani 84
Sri Indrajit Sharma 85
Sri Taran Kumar Mozumdar 86
Sri Sivananda-Mukta 87
Sri Swami Sadananda Saraswati 87
Sri Akhil Venoy 89
Dr Mrs J.B.N. Sharma 90
Sri Vrindavan 90
Sri Mahesh Chandra Bhatt 92
Sivananda-Santi 93
Vidyabhushan Sri Devi Narain 93
Sri K.S. Ramaswami Sastri 94
Dr J.B.N. Sharma 95
Sri Mukta Rani 95
Sri Jagdish Chandra Joshi 95
Sri Akhil Venoy 96
Her Holiness Sri Krishna 96
Sri Pannalal 96
Munishri Kushalvijayji 96
Akhil Venoy 97
Miss P. Kanta 97
Miss Malti Chandhiok98
Sri Satya Bhola 101
Srimati M. Sivabakium Naidoo102
Sri M.R. Sastri 103

Vol-7

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On the occasion of the Golden Jubilee World Yoga Convention 2013, Munger, Bihar School of Yoga is pleased to present the golden Collection, a Compilation of the first publications of Sri Swam Satyananda Saraswati, Originally published in booklet format during the 1960’s and 1970’s their modest nature made the wealth of the ancient science of yoga accessible to one and all.

Some volumes of the Golden Collection are of a different nature. They Present tributes paid to Sri Swami Satyananda over a period of fifty-five years. From 1954 onwards people expressed their recognition, gratitude and love. These volumes are a chronicle of devotion to the extraordinary man and his mission.

Volume7 of the Golden collection is a tribute to tribute to Sri Swami Satyananda, spanning almost fifty years of his life, From 1963 to 2009, Yoga magazine became the forum of an unceasing flow of recognition and admiration which came from all corners of the world. These tributes are true Testimonies of love dedicated to the yogi, guru and master who inspired all through his radiant personality and practical teachings. The variety of tributes allows the reader of today to renew their connection and commitment to the path shown by Sri swami Satyananda.

Introduction

On the occasion of its Golden Jubilee, the Bihar School of Yoga presents a collection of tributes paid to its founder, Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati. From 1963 to 2009, Yoga magazine was the medium where people from around the world expressed their feelings for the yogi, the guru and guide. They recognized the value, novelty and depth of his teachings. Personal tributes, messages of gratitude and simple declarations of love were printed in the magazine. Some tell of a personal encounter that changed lives, others testify of yoga practices which helped deal with mental or physical difficulties, other tributes spesk of the inspiration received to lead a spiritual life.

The authors had different experiences: a personal meeting, a yoga course, a lecture to an enraptured audience, or just a single fleeting glimpse of Sri Swamiji. Whatever the occasion, life was not to be the same again. Some relationships lasted for decades, others ended shortly after the first encounter. Yet the impact was undeniable, and everyone was aware that something of great importance had occurred in their lives.

Inspiration never ceased to flow through Sri Swamiji's work and being. People met him in Munger, in cities and towns of India, on every continent of the globe and in the hamlet of Rikhia. Everywhere, he was the same dynamic messenger of wellbeing, peace and hope for a better world. People from all walks of life, at home and abroad, were able to connect to this Indian yogi who brought them yoga and a new way of living life. The tributes highlight of his skill to adjust to one and all, to clearly deliver his message and teachings in an accessible way" and to instil courage and motivation in the hearts of those who came into contact with him.

In the last twenty years of his life, Sri Swamiji's teaching expanded even more, and Rikhia became the nucleus of another revolution. After yoga, seva, service, and yajna, sacrificial rites, opened the doors to a new understanding of life and its purpose. This teaching was welcomed with open arms, admiration and gratitude. Again Sri Swamiji had filled the need of the time by showing how to use the benefits of yoga, seva and yajna for the upliftment of humankind.

Over the many decades, Swami Niranjanananda too paid tribute to Sri Swamiji in Yoga magazine. He elucidated the depth and intention of Sri Swamiji's teaching and mission. His explanation gave perspective; he placed Sri Swamiji in the context of the ancient spiritual traditions of India and the yogic renaissance of the 20th century. In this way, Swami Niranjan gave people an understanding which allowed them to grow and to embrace change and innovation.

Hardly a year went by without tributes printed to Sri Swamiji, expressing sincere appreciation of an exceptional being and his exceptional mission. A selection of those published in Yoga magazine are presented in this volume and continue to inspire and encourage the reader to follow the path shown by a true Master.

Contents

Prefacexiii
Introduction 1
1960s
Savitri Sahai 3
Ma Yogashakti3
Dr A S. Gopani5
Daulet P. Dalal6
Homi Umrolia6
Mani H. Umrolia7
V. V. Baxi 7
Prof Y.K. Sharma8
AP. Banerji 9
Ishwari Mansukhani9
Tehmina B. Patel10
Zerin Limathwala 10
Joe Fernandes11
Editorial 11
General Secretary, BSY11
Advertisement13
Editorial 14
Teh-Marz 14
Teh-Marz 15
Suchandra Gupta16
Disciples of Sri Swamiji 16
Suchandra Gupta17
Dara D.Karkaria17
Swami Prathananda18
Ma Yogashakti19
Michael Volin24
D.Japheth 24
Roman Hardy25
Zdena Bronislavska26
Kapilnath Seth26
Moolraj Anand27
H.K. Chavda 30
M.D. Japheth31
Editorial 32
Dara D. Karkaria32
H.K. Chavda 33
Moolraj Anand 33
Dara D. Karkaria34
Swami Brahmananda36
Dara D Karkaria 37
1970s
Swami Satya Vivekananda38
Editor 40
Madhumati 41
Swami Niranjanananda42
Ignacio Copete 43
Swami Akhandananda45
B.K. Parameswaran Nair46
Mahadev Misra 46
Swami Atmananda47
Swami Gaurishankara48
Editorial 49
Mohammed Aftab Alam 49
1980s
Lion K.v. Govinda Rao 51
Dr Swami Shankardevananda52
Swami Animananda53
Dr D.S. Goutas 55
Swami Satyavedananda58
A.K. Lakhanpal 59
Rodi Biswas 59
C.E.F. 60
Colonel O.P. Kohli62
Swami Satyasangananda63
Swami Nishchalananda64
Swami Dharmakirti66
Swami Amritananda68
Unnamed 69
Swami Uttarkashi 73
1990s
Swami Niranjanananda75
Swami Niranjanananda77
Swami Niranjanananda78
Swami Niranjanananda79
Swami Niranjanananda80
Swami Dharmakirti82
Swami Pragyamurti83
Swami Niranjanananda83
Swami Yogabhakti86
Swami Anusandhana86
Editorial 88
Editorial 92
Swami Niranjanananda94
Geeta Sahai 95
Swami Niranjanananda97
Homayun Taba 101
Swami Satyasangananda102
Swami Niranjanananda109
Swami Niranjanananda111
Swami Niranjanananda115
Swami Niranjanananda115
Swami Niranjanananda116
Swami Niranjanananda 116
Swami Niranjanananda121
Swami Pragyamurti121
Swami Muktimurti 124
Swami Sureshwarananda125
Swami Devanath 126
Swami Yogavijay 126
Swami Gyanprayag127
Sannyasi Rishiputra128
Swami Vigyanchaitanya128
Sannyasi Srimukhananda129
Swami Niranjanananda130
Swami Niranjanananda131
Swami Niranjanananda131
Swami Sivamurti 133
Swami Niranjanananda135
Swami Dharmananda136
Divya Poddar 137
Swami Hridayananda137
Sannyasi Karmadhara138
Swami Matrikananda139
Sannyasi Omgyanam139
Swami Sattwamurti140
Premaditi 141
Interview with Swami Niranjanananda141
Swami Niranjanananda 142
Swami Niranjanananda 143
Swami Sivamurti 144
Rev. Antoniette Schoenmaker148
Sannyasi Atmatattwa 150
Swami Matrikananda 151
Swami Siddhamurti 151
Swami ityabodhananda153
Swami Sannyasananda 155
Swami Srimukhananda156
Swami Niranjanananda157
Sannyasi Karmadhara 158
Swami Niranjanananda160
Swami Niranjanananda161
Swami Pragyamurti164
Swami Agnihotri165
Swami Anandakumar166
Sannyasi Atmatattwa168
Sannyasi Dayamurti169
Muktidharana 169
Sannyasi Shantipriya 170
Jignasu Premarpan171
Sannyasi Swadhyaya172
Swami Avinashananda173
Swami Pragyamurti174
Swami Niranjanananda174
Swami Niranjanananda175
Swami Kaivalyananda177
Swami Yogagyanam182
Swami Yogakanti183
Swami Prembhava 184
2000s
Swami Niranjanananda187
Swami Chidananda199
Swami Niranjanananda202
Swami Niranjanananda207
Swami Vibhooti 208
Swami Sivamurti 209
Swami Niranjandananda210
Elaine Benson 211
Swami Niranjanananda215
Sannyasi Vishalakshi216
Swami Niranjanananda217
Swami Kriyabhava219
Swami Vasishthananda220
Rishi Vivekananda221
Swami Anandakumar221
Sannyasi Brahmananda222
Swami Niranjanananda 224
Aditya Bhaskar225
Swami Yogasagar230
Swami Anandakumar231
Swami Vibhooti232
Swami Vibhooti234
Swami Vibhooti 240
Swami Venkatesananda243
Swami Shivapremananda244
Swami Dharmashakti244
Swami Vidyananda Giri245
Swami Poonyananda Giri246
General B.C. Joshi 246
Prof Upendra Baxi247
Swami Vasishthananda247
Swami Satchidananda249
Swami Satyadharma252
Swami Sanyam 254
Swami Janakananda 255
Dr Rishi Vivekananda 255
News coverage from around the world255
Swami Niranjanananda 268
Swami Muktidharma 269
Swami Ahimsadhara 270
Parvati 271
Sannyasi Vishalakshi274
Swami Shankarananda274
Sinu Kumari 279
Prof Upendra Baxi280
Swami Suryaprakash 283
Vol-8

Back of the Book

On the occasion of the Golden Jubilee World Yoga Convention 2013, Munger, Bihar School of Yoga is pleased to present the golden Collection, a Compilation of the first publications of Sri Swam Satyananda Saraswati, Originally published in booklet format during the 1960’s and 1970’s their modest nature made the wealth of the ancient science of yoga accessible to one and all.

Some volumes of the Golden Collection are of a different nature. They Present tributes paid to Sri Swami Satyananda over a period of fifty-five years. From 1954 onwards people expressed their recognition, gratitude and love. These volumes are a chronicle of devotion to the extraordinary man and his mission.

Volume 8 of the The Golden Collection is tribute to Sri Swami Satyananda, his life and teaching. After his Mahasamadhi in 2009, devotees and disciples expressed their love and gratitude to the man who change their lives foreer. Tributes to a Saint were published in Yoga magazine in 2010. They recognize the profound the profound impact Sri Swamiji had on people from all walks of life and all corners of the globe. He dedicated his life to the upliftment of humankind, and those who knew him personally or through his teachings are forever grateful to him.

Introduction:

Yoga - Tributes to a Saint

On the occasion of its Golden Jubilee, the Bihar School of Yoga presents a collection of tributes paid to its founder, Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati, which were published in Yoga magazine in 2010.

After Sri Swamiji attained Mahasamadhi, on 5th December 2009, at Rikhiapeeth, Jharkhand, devotee and disciples, associated with the Bihar School of Yoga, expressed their respect and thanks to the saint who gave direction and meaning to their lives. He willingly and consciously ended his earthly life, but his presence in the lives of all those who knew him will never come to an end. This volume is proof of the everlasting connection of sincere affection between seeker and master.

Disciples and devotees talk of the profound guru-disciple relationship which changed their lives, opening doors to a new understanding of their place and purpose here on Earth. They describe the impact of his teachings, which many experienced as practitioners and teachers of yoga. For some, a book picked up in a bookshop made a student an ardent teacher eager to share the wealth of Satyananda Yoga - Bihar Yoga. Sri Swamiji offered himself and his teachings to the world unconditionally, giving whatever was the need of the day to whoever asked. With hi radiant personality he taught a yoga that was accessible to people of all creeds and nations. It was a yoga that could be practised, fully embraced and made part of one's day-to-day life. Hi ceaseless commitment to present yoga as a science of life was welcomed by all who recognized the need for such a practical yet holistic tool.

Another means to enhance the quality of one's life was born in Rikhia where Sri Swamiji applied Swami Sivananda's teaching of 'serve, love, give'. The practical implementation of these three words spread to hundreds of villages around Rikhia and around the world. This work is testimony of Sri Swamiji's pledge to involve himself in the upliftment of the individual and society. His teaching of seva, service, and yajna, sacrificial rites, was welcomed as a natural continuation to his mission of yoga, and people came in large numbers to Rikhia ready to follow the visionary, Sri Swamiji.

On the occasion of the Shodashi and Saptanjali ceremonies, conducted in December 2009 at Rikhiapeeth and Ganga Darshan respectively, tributes in honour of Sri Swamiji were paid by the kanyas and batuks of Rikhia, government dignitaries, Swami Niranjanananda, Swami Satyasangananda and sannyasins. One common theme transpires through each expression of homage: Sri Swamiji left his bodily frame but he is alive in the hearts of those he touched with his presence and grace. His memory will be kindled forever by a deep sense of gratitude and the promise to uphold with dignity the path he has mapped out for all to walk upon.

Contents

Preface xi
Introduction 1
Yoga 2010 3
Shodashi Anushthana 6
The Kanyas of Rikhia8
Swami Suryaprakash12
Swami Satyasangananda15
Swami Niranjanananda 15
Tributes to a Saint 17
Rishi Hridayananda 18
Rishi Vivekananda 21
Swami Atmamuktananda25
Rishi ityabodhananda28
Swami Shankardevananda33
Swami Anandakumar35
Swami Satyadharma37
Swami Muktimurti 39
Swami Sankalpananda43
Swami Ahimsadhara45
Swami Nirmalratna46
Swami Shruti Gyana50
Swami Vivekamurti 50
Rishi Vasishthananda46
Rishi Arundhati50
Ignacio Copete 50
Maria Teresa Valencia de Copete53
Swami Sivamaya 56
Swami Nigamananda 59
Swami Paramatma 60
Swami Prakashananda 62
Sannyasi Divyadrishti 63
Swami Vedananda 66
Swami Sivamurti 66
Swami Aparokshananda 72
Sannyasins Durgashakti and Vedamurti74
Sannyasi Poorna Vidya 76
Manjula Joshi 77
Upendra Baxi 79
Nalini Sahay 84
Sri Dadi Bilimoria86
Dhruv Majumdar 89
Sannyasi Guruprasadananda90
Swami Atmabhishek95
Sannyasi Shraddhamati97
Swami Anandananda 99
Swami Muktidharma 101
Swami Karmakaruna 103
Swami Vedantananda 105
Swami Yogasagar 106
Swami Vishwashakti 107
Swami Janakananda 112
Jacques de Coulon 115
Swami Pragyamurti 115
Swami Nishchalananda118
Sannyasi Atmatattwa 122
Swami Agnihotri 124
Shraddhanjali Saptah 128
Sri Digvijay Singh, Member of Parliament129
Sri Nitish Kumar, Chief Minister, Bihar132
Swami Satyasangananda 135
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