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Reflections on the Cover Page ................... Shreedhar Parab ................ 5

Free Thinking ................................................ Sadashiv Nimbalkar ......... 15

Glimpses of Annual Programme held at ........................................................... 17

Yoga Bhavan, Vashi on 14th Januart 2018

ANNUAL EXHIBITION DAY & LECTURES ......... Vidhi Doshi ....................... 25

ON ‘YOGA IN DAY–TO–DAY LIFE’

ANNUAL EXHIBITION AND LECTURES ON ..... R.N.Sharma ...................... 29

‘YOGA IN DAY-TO-DAY LIFE’

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A Report on Yoga Session Conducted at . R.N.Sharma. .......................... 38

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Reflections on the

COVER PAGE

The origin al Marathi article of Shri Shreedhar

Parab published un der the column ‘Mukhaprushtha

Pahatan a’ in Yoga Varta's issue for the mon th of

September 2015 has been excellen tly tran slated in to

En glish by Shri Nitin Tawde (YVN's Yoga & Naturo-

Therapist). The said En glish version of Shri

Shreedhar Parab's article in Marathi is bein g

published hereun der with profoun d than ks to Shri

Nitin Tawde (Mob. : 9819186655).

The beautiful picture on the cover page of the 1st

prize winning poster of YTTC - Vashi student

Ms Shubhada Kasle from this year’s ‘Poster

Competition’ and its caption ‘Dinacharya of a Yoga

Sadhaka’ distinctly reminded of the Ayurveda which

speaks about the science of healthy life and serves as

complimentary to the Yogic science. Inspired by two

prime objectives, ‘Health Protection’ and ‘Cure from

the disease’, Ayurveda has given a lot of emphasis to ‘Swasthavritta’

which means ‘Dinacharya’ (a daily regime which an individual should

follow) and ‘Ritucharya’. ‘Dinacharya means the guideline about planning

our daily regime suitable for our health so as to maintain harmony

between Nature and body considering changes taking place in external

environment every ‘Prahar’ and ‘Tridosha’ – Vata, Pitta and Kapha – in

our body. The proportion of ‘Tridosha’ in our body changes according to

changes in the season. Gradual changes are taking place in body too as

per the climatic changes. Accordingly, how to make suitable changes in

our ‘diet, recreation and rest’ moderately, is explained in ‘Ritucharya’ of


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Ayurveda. If we wisely organise and plan our daily schedule in

accordance with the Laws of Nature and adopt a lifestyle that is

supportive to good health then it will be much easier to lead a sound,

happy, content life.

Time of about two hours before the sunrise is considered as ‘Brahma

Muhurta’. At this hour, the entire atmosphere is filled with peace, purity

and pleasantness. Therefore, in Ayurvedic Dincharya, it is expected to

get up at least one to one and half hour before sunrise after having

sufficient sleep, followed by elimination or excretion of natural urges

during the day and finally to retire to bed at night by nine thirty or ten.

As per the principle "qnS>r Vo ~«÷m§S>r' whatever that exists in Universe also

exists within our body. Therefore, it must be accepted that, whatever

that happens in Nature has a direct or indirect effect on our

psychological as well as physical personality and eventually on our entire

health. Morning, afternoon, evening and night are the variations

experienced in the Nature. Similarly, three times, in 24 hours, within our

human body too, secretion of hormones from the endocrine glands

undergo important variations about every eight hours cycle. Accordingly,

from 4 am in the dawn to 12 noon is the Elimination Phase. During this

period it is expected to excrete urine, faecal matter, Vata, etc. as also to

perform the ‘Shuddhi Kriya’ for cleansing of the five sense organs, to

exercise Soorya Namaskar, to brisk walk, to jog, to play or to do any

other useful exercise and thereby remove toxins from the body, to take

bath and to perform Yogic practices like Asana, Pranayama, etc. for

psychosomatic cleansing.

From 12 noon to 8 in the night is the Digestion Phase of the body.

Having both meals of the day during this period is actually considered as

an ideal Dinacharya, because from 12 noon till sunset is the natural

secretion period of insulin. Hence, as the sun rises our digestive fire

kindles more. Therefore, the meal taken between 11 am to 1 pm must

be our main meal. Aahar doesn’t mean only the food intake. As per the

comprehensive concept of Aahar, whatever we take in our personality


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through our five sense organs is our Aahar. The constituents of food or

of intake by five sense organs can vary in ‘Gunas’ – Satvik, Rajasik and

Tamasik as per the requirement and desire of every individual. The

prominence of Satvik Guna in Aahar is beneficial for the overall health

and personality development of the individual. It is advisable to lie down

on the left side (Vamakukshi) after the meal in the afternoon, if possible,

so that the Soorya Nadi that flows through the right nostril is activated

which especially helps the digestion.

The dinner generally has to be light and less in quantity because the

digestive fire is somewhat low during this period. It is ideal to have

dinner before 8 pm. Thereafter influence of the Sun goes on diminishing.

Therefore, the dinner after 9 pm is somewhat difficult to digest and

could lead to many health related complaints. It is better to walk

leisurely in the open (Shatapavali) instead of retiring to bed immediately

after dinner. This helps in digestion of most of the food before sleep.

Afterwards one should read for relaxing the mind, contemplate, pray,

meditate, etc. for some time and then sleep with peaceful mind. From

8 pm to 4 am in morning is the period of repair phase in which the body

recoups the wear and tear and it is expected to have deep and sound

sleep during this period. Just like Aahar, the sleep and other rest period

too shall be in tandem with the cycle of Nature. Sun is the symbol of life.

Therefore, when the Sun is shining in the sky, with the exception of old

and sick people, it is unnatural for all others to sleep for more than one

hour to one and half hour as this leads to imbalance in Dosha and is

harmful for the health. Similarly, all the activities in the Nature slowly

come to halt when the effect of Sun reduces with sunset. At such time,

going against the natural cycle by remaining awake for long hours at

night is like inviting diseases. All our movements, activities,

contemplation during the daytime fall under our psychosomatic

recreation. Like the intake and relaxation of the five sensory organs,

individual’s total activities should be in accordance with the cycle of the

nature. Similar to the intake and rest, individual’s Vihar (activites) too


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could be consisting of Satvik, Rajasik and Tamasik Guna. In Vihar too ,

Satvik Guna should be in abundance. Thus, if it becomes possible to

make Aahar, Vihar and Vishranti full of Satvik Guna and also to maintain

harmony with the Nature Cycle, then it is easy to lead a healthy life

which is happy, peaceful and content too. Yogeshwar Shri Krishna himself

has narrated in the following Shloka from Bhagavat Gita, how important

it is for the Yoga Sadhaka to follow an ideal Dinacharya which is rich with

Satvik Guna in Aahar, Vihar and Vishranti –

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Bhagwan ShriKrishna says, the Yoga that destroys all miseries is

achievable only to those Sadhaka who follow the proper regime of

Aahar, Vihar, Vishranti, follow good and proper behaviour in conduct

(karma) and whose sleep and awake cycle is proper.

After reading this, a devout Sadhaka will certainly agree with the

importance of this ideal Dinacharya. However, there is a possibility that

a big question mark may be raised in many peoples mind whether such

Dinacharya can actually be adopted in today’s scenario. Today, right from

the school going children to the working adults or businessmen, many

have to stay away from home for major period of time. These days

everybody, knowingly or unknowingly, is living a mechanical, hectic life

full of stress and tensions for maximum hours of the day. Nowadays

everyone is so much preoccupied in the rat race of achieving maximum

worldly progress in minimum period, that it is not possible for him to

give enough time for his own health or he doesn’t even feel it necessary

to give any priority to it. Therefore, such people do not find anything

wrong in quickly grabbing whatever food that is available at any hour

and to lead a stressful life by working day-night to accomplish their

desires at the earliest. Most of the time it is overlooked that such a

harmful lifestyle is affecting our health adversely. Some people resort to

addictions when the burden of stress and tension becomes unbearable.

Many people prefer to spend most of their time in the company of so


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called entertaining and educational gadgets of modern era like

television, laptops, mobile, video games, computers, internet, etc. as a

easy mode of entertainment and recreation. It will not be surprising

then, if many people find it impossible to retire to bed early and to get

up one hour or so before the sunrise.

Yoga Sadhakas need not get much disheartened even if the

surrounding situation is so disappointing. The main reason why a devout

Yoga Sadhaka doesn’t find it much difficult to follow this ideal

Dinacharya which commoners find impossible to follow, is found hidden

in the following Sutra from the Patanjal Yoga Darshana by Maharshi

Patanjali –

`moJmL>JmZwð>mZmXew{Õjò kmZXr{ßVam{ddoH$»`mVo…& (nm.`mo.gy. 2-28)It means the impurities of Citta are removed and flame of wisdom shines

with the practice of eight limbs of Yoga – Yama, Niyama, Asana,

Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhanya and Samadhi. Then with the

rational intellect, it is realised that the Seer Purusha is different from the

Seen Prakriti. Although Maharshi Patanjali has stated in this aphorism

how the rational intellect acquired through continuous and prolonged

practice of Ashtanga Yoga helps in achieving the ultimate spiritual goal

of Yoga, it also shows a ray of hope for the Yoga Sadhaka that the

strengthening rational intellect through Yoga practice will provide vigour

to him for following the ideal Dinacharya of Aahar, Vihar and Vishranti.

Therefore, this aphorism from Patanjal Yoga Darshana is very important

from the view of Yoga Sadhaka’s Dinacharya. The rational intellect of the

Yoga Sadhaka who practices Yoga properly and regularly, goes on

strengthening over the period, to understand what’s best for his health

and for the overall life and decide and act accordingly with

determination. With Yogabhyas, Sadhaka achieves the firm rational

intellect to move away from ‘Preyas’ – things that are liked at first glance,

giving only momentary satisfaction but ultimately proving harmful and

to accept ‘Shreyas’ - things that appear strenuous and unwanted at

times but finally proving beneficial. Therefore, even in the present


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adverse situation, Yoga Sadhaka can do continuous sincere efforts to

practice ideal Dinacharya to the extent possible. With this, the damaged

lifestyle gradually goes on improving. It is the experience of many Yoga

Sadhaka that the Yoga Sadhaka who tries his best possible conduct in all

respect, pertaining to Aahar, Vihar, Vishranti and tries to follow the

ideal Dinacharya, definitely starts getting rewarded with some or the

other delightful powers (Siddhi). For example, such a Yoga Sadhaka

experiences necessary complete rest with much lesser sleep than earlier

because his sleep is sound and regular. Therefore, such Yoga Sadhaka

never has to face any problem in getting up early morning or not finding

enough time regularly for his Yoga Sadhana. Such Yoga Sadhaka then

takes care to have best possible Aahar, Vihar and Vishranti by avoiding

obstinacy and compromising moderately wherever required. He firmly

implements the decisions and resolutions he has made for the same. As

a result, such Yoga Sadhaka maintains excellent health, develops

personality and his efficiency increases. When this happens, a pleasant

experience of - `moJ… H$_©gw H$m¡ec_²& - reflects in all his deeds. With the

achieved skilfulness and ease, all his works become excellent.

There shouldn’t be any misunderstandings about the Yoga Sadhana

which helps the Yoga Sadhaka to follow the Dinacharya leading to overall

progress. It must be remembered that it will not be possible to get the

expected benefits of Yogabhyas or to follow ideal Dinacharya smoothly,

merely by doing few Asana or Pranayama practices and living a reckless

life otherwise. Every limb in Ashtanga Yoga of Maharshi Patanjali is

important. Therefore, it is vital to learn the Yoga under proper guidance.

Although the path of Ashtang Yoga is mainly preached for the fervent

seekers of ‘Kaivalya’ having spiritual intention, still this path is certainly

for the common Yoga lovers too, who look for the comprehensive health,

happiness, peace and contentment. Therefore, common Yoga Sadhaka

too shall practise all eight limbs from Ashtanga Yoga including Yama,

Niyama, to the extent possible but with devotion and respect

uninterruptedly. For this, Yoga can be practised even in the evening or at


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any time of the day on light stomach, if not possible to find time in the

morning. Yoga Practice can be divided into one or two, even in three parts

too if required. Various Yoga practices like Prandharana, Omkar Sadhana,

Soham Japa can be performed during any time of the day. Once it is

realised by self experience that merely practising few Asana doesn’t mean

Yogabhyas, but Yoga is an inspiring lifestyle to live every moment, happily

and to the fullest capability, then Yoga Sadhaka will not be left with any

complaint for non-availability of time for Yoga practices. Today, the need

of Yoga Sadhana has become most crucial. The five types of Yama –

Ahimsa (Non violence), Satya (Truthfulness), Asteya (Non stealing),

Brahmacharya (Continence) and Aparigraha (Non hoarding) – are the

important social restraints to be observed while living in the society.

Similarly, Shaucha (Purity), Santosha (Contentment), Tapa (Penance),

Swadhyaya (Self study), Ishwar Pranidhana (Submission to God) are the

five Niyama important for the Sadhaka for his individual health, progress

and advancement. For the fervent Yoga Sadhaka who is practising Yoga

Sadhana for spiritual achievement of the Kaivalya, it is necessary to strictly

observe Yama and Niyama as a great rite (Mahavrata). However, if a

common Yoga practitioner follows Yama – Niyama like a vow (Anuvrata)

to the extent possible but with sincerity, then too there will be remarkable

improvement in his lifestyle and his overall health will also improve.

Therefore, it is very important to actually practise Yoga properly and

continuously. In this context, Yoga Sadhaka should always remember

following two Shlokas from Hatha Pradipika, written by Muni Swatmaram

and follow his Dinacharya accordingly. The first shloka from it is –

`wdm d¥ÜXmo@{Vd¥ÜXmo dm ì`m{YVmo Xþ~©cmo@{n dm&Aä`mgmV² {g{ÜX_mßZmo{V gd©`moJoîdVpÝÐV…&& (h.à. 1-64)

That means Yoga Sadhaka may be young or old, or very aged, diseased

or weak, but if he practises Yoga giving up lethargy then he certainly will

be benefitted with powers through Yoga Sadhana. There is one more

equally important Shloka from Hatha Pradipika that emphasise the

significance of actions in Yogabhyasa.


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Which means, there shouldn’t be any doubt that one can get the fruits

of Yogabhyas by actually practising it and not by merely draping special

types of costume or talking about the subject.

Right knowledge (Pramana), Indiscrimination (Viparyaya), Verbal

delusion (Vikalpa), Sleep (Nidra) and Memory (Smriti) are the five Citta

Vritis and their cessation can be brought about by two methods,

‘repetitive practice and absolute detachment’; upon saying this

Maharshi Patanjali says, Practice means the effort to enter into and

continue to remain in the state of cessation of the modifications of the

Citta. The guidance on what needs to be done to consolidate practice of

such Yogabhyas is stated in the following Sutra from Patanjal Yoga

Darshana. Hence, a Yoga Sadhaka should chart his Dinacharya

accordingly by keeping this Sutra in mind.

g Vw XrK©H$mcZ¡aÝV`©gËH$mamgo{dVmo ÑT>^y{_…&& (nm.`mo.gy.1-14)Means this practice of Yoga gets deeply rooted if it is pursued relentlessly

for prolonged period respectfully and with affection and passion.

Swatmaram Muni has warned in the following Shloka about the

possible obstacles in Dinacharya of a Yoga Sadhaka –

AË`mhma… à`mgü àOënmo {Z`_mJ«h…&OZg§L²>JíM cm¡ë`§ M fS²>{^`m}Jmo {dZí`{V&& (h.à.1-15)

Meaning, consuming excess food than required, excess labor, excessive

chattering, excessive insistence for rules, excess social connections and

flickering mind, are the six things which are detrimental to Yogabhyas.

Immediately, in the next shloka there is guidance given for the things

complimentary for the Yogabhyas. The shloka is as follows –

CËhmgmV² gmhgmÜX¡`m©ÎmÎdkmZmÀM {Zü`mV²&OZg§Jn[aË`mJmV² fS²>{^`m}J… à{gÜ`{V&& (h.à.1-16)

It means enthusiasm, courage, patience, right knowledge, resolution and

abstinence from society, are the six things that help for the successful

Yogabhyas.


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Sadhaka should experience pleasantness with proper and

continuous Yogabhyas. The overall personality of Sadhaka should reflect

good results of Yogabhyas. With the Yogabhyas, the psychosomatic

Personality of Sadhaka must elevate but simultaneously remarkable

good positive changes should also be seen in Sadhaka’s lifestyle, his

behaviour, activities, thoughts and speech.

Even after practising Yoga for a prolonged period, if a Sadhaka’s mind

is getting disturbed frequently by trivial incidents, petty matters or if

there is no positive change in Sadhaka’s original vices like egoism, anger,

jealousy, adamant and sadistic nature then the Sadhaka must realise

that there is something wrong in his Yoga Sadhana, Yogic Dinacharya or

elsewhere. Then it is essential to review and make necessary appropriate

changes with advice from the expert in the Yoga practice as well as in

the Dinacharya.

The proof of success of Yogabhyasa is to be able to retain the

pleasantness of mind permanently. The guiding philosophical principles

for retaining the pleasantness of mind is available in many of our ancient

scriptures. In this context, it is believed that if the Yoga Sadhaka ponders,

contemplates and follow his Dinacharya as per the remedies suggested

in the following Sutra from Patanjal Yoga Darshana, for retaining the

pleasantness of Citta, then it will definitely prove beneficial for him. The

Sutra is –

_¡ÌrH$ê$Um_w{XVmonojmUm§ gwIXþ…InwÊ`mnwÊ`{df`mUm§^mdZmV²{üÎmàgmXZ_²&& (nm.`mo.gy.1-33)

Means Citta remains in a blissful state if the feelings of pleasure and pain

(Sukha-Duhkha), virtue and vice (Punyarthi-Papa) are responded through

friendliness (Maitri), compassion (Karuna), joyfulness (Mudita) and

equanimity (Upeksha).

It is felt that, adopting the Dinacharya charted in accordance with

the above mentioned eight Sutras constantly in mind will certainly be

fruitful for the Yoga Sadhaka. In order to continue Yoga Sadhaka’s

Dinacharya smoothly and uninterruptedly, certain principles from


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Management for skill development too, can be considered and

implemented appropriately in the Dinacharya. Actions that reduce

unnecessary stress are “Right on time - At the right place - To the right

person”. If this is considered as ‘Mantra’ of success, then there is no

doubt that Dinacharya as per the ‘Eight Sutra-Shloka’ of Yoga Sadhaka

mentioned above will certainly prove beneficial and will shine brightly if

the Sadhaka follows simple principle of management such as prioritising

and timely accomplishing the task (Right on time), to return the things

at the appropriate place after usage without fail (At the right place) and

to acknowledge and readily give due credit with gratitude to the one

who has done a good job (To the right person).

(Shreedhar Parab)

Executive Editor^«_UÜdZr … 9821556677, Email : [email protected]

Thanks for Donation of Rs. 30,000/- received fromShri Dilip S. Podar towards Sponsorship of year 2018's

Cover Pages of Yoga Varta


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Free Thinking

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Sadashiv Nimbalkar(Tel. : 27895777)

WHO KILLED THE FROG!

Scientists who experiment on animals to find out the answer to

something unknown about their living etc., generally take utmost care of

the safety of the lives of such animals. True scientists earnestly believe

that the life of anybody is more important than the success of an

experiment. They know that the 'life' is invaluable gift of God. Therefore,

scientists usually give primary importance to animal's life and secondary

importance to the experiment.

Jawn Dewey was a famous Educationist. He promoted the 'Theory of

Learning by Doing' in education. Impressed by this theory, every school

and college had established a laboratory in their own premises for

undertaking various types of experiments for learning more and more.

Once a learned teacher of one reputed college told the students,

"The anatomy and physiology of frogs is largely similar to that of human

beings. Tolerance of heat is sometimes more in frog's body than human

beings. This has been proved by the experiment. You can also do this

experiment in our college laboratory and learn this truth by doing.''

After hearing the talk of the learned teacher, some enthusiastic

students went into the laboratory with a living frog. They put the living

frog in a jar filled with water. The frog was very happy to swim freely in

that tap water.

Students then kept the jar of water on gas stove. The temperature

of water then started increasing, though gradually. The frog was now

enjoying swimming in warm water. When water became warmer, the

frog started experiencing some inconvenience. It,however, tolerated the


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increasing heat instead of making all-out efforts to jump out of the jar

which could have been possible at that time. The frog perhaps over-

estimated its capacity to tolerate heat.

Students then suddenly increased the gas level to the highest

degree. With this, the water started boiling. The frog was now not able

to cope-up with the increased heat. It now tried to jump out of the jar

but could not succeed in its frantic efforts as it had lost much of its

strength by now. Students were engrossed in watching jumping actions

of the frog. They did not really understand the seriousness of the

situation from the point of view of the frog's life. After few jumping

actions, the frog became motionless. In fact, the frog had now died.

With this, the experiment ended.

Who killed the frog? Who was to be blamed for the death of the

frog? Whether the experimenting students to be blamed as they were

unaware of the fact that the life of the frog was in danger when the

water started boiling; or the frog itself who over-estimated its strength

and tolerance capacity due to which it failed to jump out of the jar well

in time? Or whether the learned teacher was to be blamed as he forgot

to tell to the students what precautions they must take while doing the

experiment so that the frog does not die due to unbearable heat? All

these questions remain unanswered.

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ANNUAL EXHIBITION DAY & LECTURES ON

‘YOGA IN DAY–TO–DAY LIFE’

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Vidhi Doshi

(YTTC, Dadar)

Yoga practices have a holistic effect and bring body, mind,

consciousness and soul into balance. In this way, Yoga assists us in coping

with everyday demands, problems and worries.

So the topic of the exhibition – ‘Yoga in day-to-day life’ was well

received by all present. Annual Exhibition Day was conducted on 14th

January, 2018 at Yoga Bhavan, Vashi. A very auspicious day of Makar-

Lohri-Pongal with fresh and light breakfast started with the blessing of

Nimbalkar Guruji’s Yoga Guru Swami Kuvalyanandaji whose statue is

installed at the entrance of Yoga Bhavan. Inauguration of the Exhibition

was done by Dr. Sawant. Beautiful artwork and messages displayed

through posters by 41st YTTC Vashi and Dadar participants pleased the

eyes of dignitaries and guests. With the blessings of Almighty and

melodious prayer sung by Mrs. Manjushree Deshpande fortified the day

which was followed by mesmerizing Classical Dance form –

Bharatanatyam by Ms. Shyama and Ms. Snigdha of Vashi YTTC. A

beautiful duo artwork with simplicity and serenity devoting Lord

Ganesha and Maa Saraswati filled the hearts of the audience.

With the great start of the day comes great energy; with the energy

comes the Vashi YTTC participants under the assistance of Mr. Sahebdin

Das to demonstrate various Yogic practices that one can daily do it at

home for a healthy life. It was followed by awe-inspiring demonstration

by Mr. Shubham Mishra from Dadar YTTC of some varied progressive Yogic

practices. Remarkable blend of flexibility, stability, calmness and passion

towards Yoga had to receive a standing ovation and appreciation from the


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dignitaries and audience present on the day. Mr. Dilesh from YNTC Vashi

presented a cutting-edge demonstration of yoga like practices in motion

passing a great message – God resides in us and we reside in God, it’s the

Supreme!

The Dignitaries for the day – Dr. V. G. Sawant (Chief Guest),

Mrs. Sandhya Kausadikar, Mr. Gandhar Mandlik, Guruji S. P. Nimbalkar,

Dr. Shrikant Badwe, Mr. Mukund Bedekar, Mr. Vinod Joshi and

Mr. Shreedhar Parab were felicitated and introduced along with a

welcome speech by Mr. Vishwanath Mahajan, Secretary of YVN. The

most awaited results of the Essay and Poster Competition held the YTTC

participants on their toes. All the essays were excellently presented and

divinely appealing posters appeared as if all of them were winners on

their role. But being a competition and abiding by the topic for the day,

following bagged the prizes :

ESSAY COMPETITION

Language Branch First Prize Second Prize

English Dadar Prisha Haria Manisha Sawant

Vashi Arvinder Sehdeva Dr. Suman Raghav

Hindi/Marathi Dadar Vidhi Gharat Tanuja Vadke

(Hindi) (Marathi)

Vashi Sandhyarani Divekar Manisha Mehta

(Marathi) (Hindi)

POSTER COMPETITION

Branch First Prize Second Prize

Dadar Dipannita Sarkar Smita Parab

Vashi Kasle Shubhada Karande Shubhada

The announcement of prize winners shed mixed emotions amongst

the participants. But release of books turned the environment. Reprint

of Pranayama in English and Swasthya ke liye Yoga in Hindi authored by


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Sadashiv Nimbalkar Guruji were released on the occasion. Mr. Mukund

Bedekar, the head of the Book Publishing Committee thanked all those

who helped in republishing these two most useful books.

As a part of the function, ‘Padmashri Sadashiv Nimbalkar Yoga Mitra

Award – 2018’ was presented to the renowned social service dignitary

Shri Dinkar Kausadikar. He has exhibited a genuine interest in serving the

social cause and extended valuable assistance to many needy and

deserving associations in Navi Mumbai. As a staunch supporter,

sympathizer and well-wisher of YVN, he brought to the notice of YVN the

plots at Vashi offered by CIDCO. He guided in selecting a suitable plot

and followed up the matter to ensure that Plot No. 14, Sector 9A, Vashi

is allotted to YVN in May 1982. In recognition of his commendable

contribution towards general welfare of the society at large and

invaluable assistance to YVN, he was felicitated with the Award. As

Mr. Kausadikar could not remain present due to health reason, his wife

Mrs. Sandhya Kausadikar collected the award on his behalf and

addressed her journey of Yoga and experience with Nimbalkar Guruji.

After the speeches of guests followed by blessings of Shri Nimbalkar

Guruji, the audience dispersed to view the Exhibition on 3rd floor and

meal on 1st and ground floor. A perfectly managed day by YVN

committee and faculty members led the day flow smoothly. A projector

screen was made available on ground floor so that the vast audience

sitting away from the stage can also have a better look of the dias.

After-lunch session commenced with demonstration of Yogic

practices by YTTC Dadar participants under the assistance of Mrs.

Anuradha Patwardhan. It was tuned with the afternoon atmosphere also

showcasing the leading yogic practices and benefits along. To have a

clear understanding of the day’s topic, two lectures were scheduled for

the audience –

E Lecture by Dr. Shrikant Badwe – President of YVN

Highlights of the lecture – Reflected to one’s daily problems and

diseases and how we could overcome them with the help of Yoga in


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Daily Life with interesting examples and facts comparing 21st century

lifestyle and 20th century lifestyle, how change in time and negligence

has led to greater problems of life. He elucidated the importance of Yoga

in Daily Life and threw some light on Ashtanga Yoga described by Sage

Patanjali.

E Lecture by Shri Gandhar Mandlik – Director of Yoga Vidya

Gurukul, Nashik

Highlights of the lecture – Excellent understanding of the phrase

‘Yuktahar Viharasya’ that is to have a control over your sensory organs,

daily activities, sleep, in short controlling every aspect of life to have a

balanced and healthy living. Stories and experiences dispelled the

misconceptions that Yoga is just asanas and pranayamas and instilled

that Yoga really is changing perception. Briefly explaining stress is just a

perception covered different dimensions of Yoga – Karma Yoga i.e.

selflessness and Bhakti Yoga i.e. belief in yourself.

Votes of thanks to both the lecturers were given by Ms. Prarthana

Khot and Ms. Vidhi Doshi respectively, profusely thanking the speakers

for opinions on the day. The day ended with a happy note with variety

entertainment programme presented by both Vashi and Dadar

participants and teachers. To name a few – impressive skit on Yoga in

daily life by Vashi participants, various dance performances, melody

singers, etc.

A well-managed and the resounding successful day clearly

deciphered Yoga in Day–to–Day Life! Yoga Vidya in Every Home!

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Annual Exhibition and Lecture on

YOGA IN DAY-TO-DAY LIFE

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R.N.Sharma

(YTTC, Vashi)

Yoga Vidya Niketan is an organization which is conducting various

activities to propagate Yoga at every door steps for the benefit of every

person. In this endeavor, on 14th January 2018 Annual Exhibition &

Lectures were arranged at Yoga Bhavan, Vashi. This year, the theme of

exhibition was ‘YOGA IN DAY-TO-DAY LIFE’. Nearly 300 persons took part

in this event. Poster and Essay Competition for trainee teachers on the

above theme was organised in order to honed their creative and thinking

skills.

At 8.30 am, flowers were offered to the statue of Swami

Kuvalayananda and Poster Exhibition was inaugurated by Guest of Honour

Dr. V. G. Sawant, the HOD of Anatomy Department in Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical

College, Nerul, in the presence of Nimbalkar Guruji, Trustees and Senior

Committee Members. The exhibition was displayed on 3rd floor of Yoga

Bhavan. At 9 am, program started on ground floor with Omkar and Prayer,

followed by Ganesh-Vandana & Saraswati-Vandana through Bharat

Natyam dance performed by Ms Shyama and Snigdha of Vashi 41st YTTC.

Students of Vashi branch demonstrated varieties of Yogic postures

with great skill and perfection before the august audience under the

guidance of Senior Teacher Shri Sahebdin Das. Shri Subham of Dadar YTTC

mesmerized the entire audience by his very unusual Yogic asanas

performed with utmost ease. In fact, Subham was at his epitome of

perfection, concentration and skillful demonstration. Shri Dilesh of Vashi

18th YNTC performed ‘Yoga Ballet’ on the tune of classical music. Due to

their nail biting performance, both received thunderous clapping.


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All honorable guests and dignitaries were escorted on dais by YNTC

Coordinator Shri Rajendra Joshi and YTTC Coordinator Shri Mahesh

Sinkar and welcomed by Vishwanath Mahajan, Secretary of YVN. Shri

Durgadas Sawant, Vice-Chairman of YVN introduced and requested

Nimbalkar Guruji to felicitate Chief Guest Dr. V. G. Sawant. He also briefly

introduced other dignitaries on the dias, namely Founder of YVN Shri

Nimbalkar Guruji, President of YVN Dr. Shrikant Badwe, and all Trustees

viz. Shri Mukund Bedekar, Shreedhar Parab and Vinod Joshi.

Shri Mahesh Sinkar, Organizer of YTTC Dadar, declared prize winners

names for Essay and Posters Competition. From Vashi branch, Arvinder

Sehdeva won 1st, and Dr. Suman Raghav 2nd, both for English Essay,

whereas Sandhyarani Divekar 1st, and Manisha Mehta won 2nd in Hindi/

Marathi segment. For posters, Shubhada Kasale 1st, and Shubhada

Karande won 2nd prize. From Dadar branch, Prisha Haria and Manisha

Sawant won the 1st, and 2nd prize respectively for English essay,

whereas Vidhi Garat won 1st, and Tanuja Vadke 2nd prize for Hindi/

Marathi segment. For posters, Dipannita Sarkar won 1st, and Smita

Parab 2nd prize respectively. All the prize winners were suitably

rewarded by Honorable Guest and dignitaries.

At this annual function, reprints of two books namely ‘Pranayama’

(English) - 4th edition and ‘Swasthya Ke Liye Yoga’ (Hindi) - 3rd edition

were released by Honorable Chief Guest.

On this auspicious occasion, renowned social service dignitary,

retired Social Service Officer of CIDCO, Shri Dinkar Kausadikar was

bestowed with ‘Padmashri Sadashiv Nimbalkar Yoga Mitra Award -

2018’. Trustee of YVN Shri Shreedhar Parab read out the citation before

the august audience and emphasised the invaluable contribution of Shri

Kausadikar in getting the plot of land in Vashi, Navi Mumbai where Yoga

Vidya Niketan could construct imposing building named ‘Yoga Bhavan’.

On behalf of Shri Dinkar Kausadikar, who could not come due to health

reason, his wife Smt. Sandhya Kausadikar received the Award from

Padmashri Sadashiv Nimbalkar, Founder- Director cum Chairman of Yoga


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Vidya Niketan. Smt Sandhya Kausadikar who is also a well known social

activist and had been Corporater in very first NMMC body, in her maiden

speech, paid heartfelt gratitude to the Trustees and Managing

Committee for considering her husband for this highest award of the

Institute. She elaborated her husband’s commitment, love and

attachment with the Institute. She expressed satisfaction and her pride

feeling about her husband for helping right people and right Institute.

She was overwhelmed by the audience response.

Dr. V. G. Sawant in his address to the gathering said that Yoga, infact,

start from the mother’s womb. Limb position and movement of fetus

symbolize many Yogic Postures. To fight with many life style diseases in

general and weight gain in particular, Dr. Sawant felt that Yogic practices

are truely need of the hour. He stressed on need of more scientific

research in the field of this ancient heritage of India.

On behalf of YVN, Dr.Devadatta Chandgadkar, a student of Vashi

YTTC, paid gratitude to all the guests as also dignitaries and requested all

of them for lunch.

Second session started at 2pm with the demonstration of students

of Dadar YTTC under the guidance of Smt. Anuradha Patwardhan. Shri

Mahesh Sinkar, Organizer of YTTC Dadar introduced President of Yoga

Vidya Niketan, Dr. Shrikant Badwe, a famous Urologist and Ex. President

of Indian Medical Association. Dr. Badwe, by his beautiful power point

presentation and poetic deliberation, stressed that the need of hour is

to accept the ‘change in perception of life style’ which is inevitable. He

also cautioned the inherent pitfall associated with change which causes

many life-style diseases. He cited data from W.H.O. and said that Asian

continent is going to be one of the worst affected regions for sedentary

life style diseases. He strongly advocated for the Natural life style and

Yogic practices in order to maintain Physical, Mental and Social health.

Vote of thanks was given by Ms. Prarthana Khot.

Next session was lecture by Shri Gandhar Mandalik, Director of Yoga

Vidya Gurukul, Nasik. He was introduced by Shri Rajendra Joshi,


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Organiser of YVN’s Yoga, Naturopathy and Natural Living Diploma

Course. Shri Mandalik, by his impressive oratory skill, explained the ill

effects of uncontrolled desire and cited various examples and

experiments carried out on Monkeys with cucumber and grapes. Shri

Mandalik has visited Europe and Asia to educate and propagate Yoga

and its benefits. During the tour of overseas, he observed that western

countries are doing a lot of research and development work on Yoga. He

warned, unless Indian Yoga luminaries act fast to remain a Yoga leader,

otherwise they will supersede us and become in the forefront of Yoga.

He appreciated the theme ‘Yoga in day-to-day Life’ selected by YVN.

Vote of thanks was carried out by Vidhi Doshi.

Inaugural seession was nicely compered by Smt Malabika Biswas and

afternoon sessions by Mitali Chitre. At the end of session, varieties of

cultural program was performed by the students like solo and group

dance, songs, etc. which kept the audiences totally engrossed. Nikita

Arora of Vashi centre organized and choreographed the cultural

program.

Various publications of YVN were kept on the counter for sale by

senior teachers Nishikant Saraf, Nitin Assar and Rini Dattagupta.

Shri Pradip Gholkar, Joint secretary of YVN was incharge of entire day’s

function.

Last but not least, all logistic arrangements, breakfast, lunch, snacks,

felicitation and prize materials, etc were looked after by very Senior

Teacher and Managing Committee Member Smt. Chitnis along with

Lavina Punjabi.

To make the program a grand success, Neha Kerure, Sonali Raul,

Gayatri Thakkar and many more put all efforts untiringly. By the grace of

GOD and united efforts by each and every individual, the function

became memorable forever!

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CONDOLENCE

SENIOR YOGA TEACHER

SHRI SADASHIV R. LIMAYE HAS LEFT THIS WORLD

We feel extremely sad and disheartened to

inform the demise of YVN-trained Senior Yoga Teacher

(Yoga Teachers’ Training Course of 1985) Shri Sadashiv

Raghunath Limaye at 8.45 am on 18th January 2018

(Age - 73 years). He was an excellent Yoga Teacher

having an inquisitive nature and scholarly personality.

He possessed a rich treasure of valuable information

and self-experience in the field of Yoga and other

allied topics. He rendered exemplary services with a missianary zeal for

spreading the message of Yoga in pursuance of YVN's motto - 'Yoga Vidya

in Every Home'. He retired from Air India as Sub-Engineer in the year

2003. Since then, he devoted his most of the time in teaching Yoga

especially in schools, colleges and other institutions located in and

around Goregaon where he was residing. He used to enthusiastically

participate in various yoga programs and workshops organised by YVN

and also give yoga-based therapeutic advice to many needy persons

suffering from one or the other psycho-somatic disorder/disease. It is

learnt from Smt. Majusha Kapoor (daughter of Late Shri Sadashiv

Limaye) that her father had been teaching Yoga to Shri Shaikh, Founder

of Pradnya Bodhini High School, Goregaon (E) since last 12 years which

he did attended even in the morning of the last day of his life i.e. 18th

Jan. 2018 by reciting Omkar and Prayer in the house of Shri Shaikh. This

amply speaks of his firm faith in Yoga and remarkable dedication to the

noble cause of spreading yoga to the maximum people.

On behalf of YVN Parivar, we express our heartfelt condolences

over the sad demise of Shri Sadashiv R. Limaye and pray God to

let his departed soul get most blessed place in the heaven and

bestow his bereaved family members enough strength to

withstand the heavy burden of the terrible loss.

- Executive Editor


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A Report on Yoga Session Conducted at

XAVIER INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING, MAHIM, MUMBAI.

(R.N.Sharma. Mob. : 9833540923)

A Yoga session was conducted on 20.1.2018 at Xavier Institute of

Engineering before the faculties and staff members numbering about

hundred. Three teachers namely Smt. Neha Kerure, Shri R.N.Sharma and

Shri Durgadas Savant visited the institute for the purpose.

In his one hour talk, Shri Durgadas Savant referred to important Yogic

literature and explained the importance and need of Yoga and Yogic

practices. He elaborated Ashtanga Yoga from Patanjalyogadarshan. In

his lively deliberation, Shri Savant stressed that Yama and Niyama should

be practised by an individual in order to make him/her as an ideal

person and also to adopt ideal behavior in society per se so that one can

remain Physically, Mentally and Socially healthy. Regarding Asana, he

mentioned that it is a comfortable, soothing posture and people should

practise asanas as per one’s capacity without competing with each other.

Mrs Neha Kerure and Mr. R.N.Sharma demonstrated various Asanas.

Thereafter, all staff and faculties practised the same under the

supervision of all three teachers of YVN. Shri Savant further explained

the ill effects of bad stress on Physical and Mental health. To overcome

it, regular Yogabhyas is the best remedy which should include certain

Mudras and Pranayamas. After explaining the technique, all present

were asked to practise Tadagi Mudra, Jeevha Bandha, Simhamudra,

Brahmamudra, Anulom-Vilom and Bhramari Rechak Pranayam. During

his lecture, he said that diet plays a very critical role so as to maintain

overall health. Hence, one should follow Well-Balanced and Natural Diet

regime and shun junk food.

Various publications of Yoga Vidya Niketan were also displayed over

there. Many individuals and institutions purchased the books. Director

of the institute Father Francis expressed his gratitude particulary

towards Shri Durgadas Savant and Yoga Vidya Niketan for accepting

invitation and conducting very fruitful session of Yoga for their staff and

faculties. The program was concluded in a very somber atmosphere and

clapping aloud by the august gathering.

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