55th Punyatithi Aradhana of Sri Swami Sivananda Maharaj observed
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, August 05 2018: Many preachers and devotees of Hindu religion in the State have delved into the principles and sanctity of the religion during the 55th Punyatithi Aradhana of Sri Swami Sivananda Maharaj held today at the residence of Brahmacharimayum Amusna Sharma at Wangkhei Ayangpalli Keithel Ashangbi, Imphal East.

The observation organised by Shri Swami Sivananda Foundation Centre, Imphal under the aegis of Divine Life Society (DLS), Rishikesh was attended by Kshetrigao AC MLA N Indrajit Singh, Yaiskul AC MLA Th Satyabrata Singh, DLS State Committee advisor Swami Gopal Krishnananda, Manipur Women's Development Society chairperson Sh Sheitybama Devi, Rajarshi Bhagyachandra Cultural Foundation, Manipur president Keisham ongbi Guni Leima and Senior Advocate Chongtham Narendra Singh attended the function as presidium members.

Swami Sivananda was a Hindu spiritual teacher and a proponent of Yoga and Vedanta.

He was born in the Tirunelvi district of Tamil Nadu on September 8, 1887 and expired on July 14, 1963.At the observance, Kakchingtabam Brajamani Sharma delivered in depth speech about the principles of religion and and its impact on the society.

He also noted that people nowadays are not following "dharma" which teaches one to be righteous.

He pointed out that those religions that give emphasis on purity and impurity among the people are 'apparent religions' and against the true principles of a religion while observing that there are many pretending followers of religion in the present days.

Saying that there are four basic essences which formed the pillars of Hindu religion, he further mentioned that serving the people, ahingsa and tapasya are among the essences.

He explained that ahingsa comprises a wider sense than non-violence and added that one should refrain from engaging in any activities that he/she does not feel happy when someone do it upon him/her.

He then opined that people will like religion if they find good values and positive aspects in the religion.

Brajamani continued to observe that informal education is much needed in the present society as moral values, which he said is found maximum in this form of education, have "declined a lot" among the present generation/ youth.

A book entitled "Karma Yoga is the best Yoga" was also released by the dais members during the function.

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