AHYMSIN

The Last Statement of Swami Veda Bharati

Before Taking the Five-Year Vow of Silence

At the Gathering of the Sangha 9^th March 2013

[During Swami Veda’s talk on 9th March 2013 at the 2013 Sangha Gathering, Swamiji introduced the practice for “the next five years and the rest of your life.” This is a transcript of that talk.]

Dear Affectionate members of our spiritual family, and our leaders, teachers,

NEXT FIVE YEARS SADHANA: GUIDELINES

As the time is approaching fast for me to enter silence, also as the current life crosses the threshold of 80 years, it is time to give you all reminders of the principles by which you will continue the relationships within the family to make our mission of serving the Guru continuously more successful.

Self-Study Readings, Recordings and Videos Of Swami Rama and Swami Veda Bharati

Swami Veda Bharati advised many who asked for guidance to use this list.

WHAT IS A BHANDARA?

 People of all ancient cultures have the concept of ‘food as a worship offering’. It is one of the commonest expressions of ‘sacredness’ in India. It is known by different names in different parts of the country. It comes under the category of punya-arjana, ‘earning good karma’. In a country like Thailand where thousands of monks may be fed, the English translation for this category of acts is ‘merit-making’. Not merry-making but ‘merit-making’.