Messages
Dear Divine Souls,
It is so beautiful to see the continuous progress being made by India Heritage Research Foundation in all of its innumerable spiritual, charitable, and noble endeavors. From emergency relief for disaster victims to the building of orphanages to the publication of crucial, enlightening texts, IHRF embraces the whole of humanity and seeks to heal whatever ails God’s children.
I always say, "Giving is Living." It is through the service of those less fortunate that we attain peace, satisfaction and liberation in life. Seva, Sadhana and Samarpan - these are the keys to a successful, meaningful, Divine Life. IHRF’s projects and activities seek to encompass all three of these essential components: Seva (selfless service) for those in need through our free schools, women’s vocational training programs, health care camps, gurukul/orphanage; Sadhana (spiritual exertion toward an intended goal) through our spiritual and cultural activities such as hosting Bhagwat Kathas, interfaith harmony gatherings and Sadhana camps; and Samarpan (meditation) through our ceaseless dedication to God and humanity.
However, none of it is possible without the help of our donors. It is only through the devotion and altruism of these divine souls that we can feed the hungry, heal the sick, educate the illiterate, train the unemployable and bring light to the darkness.
Every time I see the light sparkle in the eyes of a child who has learned to read, and every time I see the relieved smile on the face of a patient whose illness has been cured, every time I see someone touched, transformed and uplifted through the spiritual programs, I always remember our generous donors who have made these miracles possible.
May God bless you all with health, happiness, peace, prosperity and spiritual bliss.
In the service of God and humanity,
Swami Chidanand Saraswati
SPIRITUAL AND ACADEMIC EDUCATION:
Touched by the hand of God at eight years old, Pujya Swamiji's youth was spent in silence, meditation and austerities high in the Himalayas. At the age of 17, after nine years of unbroken, intense Sadhana, he returned from the forest under the orders of his guru and he obtained an academic education to parallel his spiritual one. Pujya Swamiji has master's degrees in Sanskrit and Philosophy as well as fluency in many languages.
THE TEACHING OF UNITY:
Unity, harmony, and the belief in infinite paths to God are the foundation of Pujya Swamiji's "religion." His goal is to bring everyone closer to God, regardless of what name one uses. "If you are a Hindu, be a better Hindu. If you are a Christian, be a better Christian. If you are a Muslim, be a better Muslim. If you are a Jew, be a better Jew," he says.
In this line, he has been a leader in numerous international, inter-faith conferences and parliaments, including the Parliament of World Religions in Chicago in 1993, the Parliament of World Religions in Capetown, South Africa in 1999, the Millennium World Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders at the United Nations in 2000, the World Economic Forum in New York in 2002, the World Council of Religious Leaders at the United Nations in Bangkok in 2002, the World Conference of Religions for Peace in Kyoto, Japan in 2006 and the Global Youth Peace Summit at the United Nations in New York in October 2006.
SPIRITUAL LEADER AND INSPIRATION:
Pujya Swamiji is the president and spiritual head of Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, one of India's largest and most renowned spiritual institutions. Under his divine inspiration and leadership, Parmarth Niketan has become a sanctuary known across the globe as one filled with grace, beauty, serenity and true divine bliss. Pujya Swamiji has also increased several-fold the humanitarian activities undertaken by Parmarth Niketan. Now, the ashram is not only a spiritual haven for those who visit, but it also provides education, training, and health care to those in need.
Pujya Swamiji travels the world, speaking to audiences large and small, formal and informal, spreading inspiration, upliftment and divine messages to people of all cultures, all walks of life and all ages.
