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The holy science of yoga is a discipline of wisdom passed from master to disciple since the beginning of time. Paramahaṁsa Svāmī Maheśvarānanda is the living successor of an ancient lineage of great spiritual masters. This lineage began with the great sage Śrī Alakhpurījī Mahārāj, who dwells in the mountain range of Sambhupañca Atala Akhāṛā in the Himalayas. It is said that from time to time he appears in physical form to re-establish the eternal spiritual principles. He is regarded as an ancient ṛṣi who imparts the knowledge of pure truth and reality. Śrī Alakhpurījī’s successor is Śrī Devpurījī Mahādev, a revealed incarnation of Lord Śiva, the destroyer of ignorance and liberator of souls. He was an ascetic saint who lived in the remote desert regions of Rajasthan as an embodiment of Lord Śiva. Many miraculous events took place during his lifetime. On numerous occasions, he bestowed perfect sight to the blind and perfect health to the gravely ill. Known as the master of the elemental forces, it is said that the wind is his breath, and to see Devpurījī, look into the rising sun. Śrī Devpurījī’s successor, Bhagavān Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇ Mahāprabhujī, was one of the most divine incarnations ever to walk this earth. A God-realized saint, he was truly a pure embodiment of divine love. Flowers fell from the sky, and the oil lamps of his village spontaneously lit. He lived an utterly simple life in the desert regions of Rajasthan, India, from 1828 until 1963. Śrī Dīp Mahāprabhujī, a loving soul, was dedicated to easing the suffering of humanity. He taught by his own example, emanating the supreme truth of God, and these truths he captured in his golden teachings. At 135 years of age, Śrī Dīp Mahāprabhujī left this earth, but his spirit is ever present in the light that he kindled in the hearts of his disciples. Bhagavān Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇ Mahāprabhujī’s successor is Paramahaṁsa Svāmī Madhavānandajī, affectionately known as Holy Gurujī. He is one of the very few spiritual masters of the modern age who is truly authentic in the tradition of yoga. Childlike in his devotion to God, yet strict in discipline, Holy Gurujī is a direct disciple of Śrī Dīp Mahāprabhujī. He attained the blessed state of God-realization simply through pure devotion and service to his master. Today he lives a quiet life, almost in constant prayer and meditation, which is dedicated to all of humanity. And Svāmī Maheśvarānandajī, simply known as Svāmījī, is the successor of this great lineage of spiritual forefathers. He is a sage of the modern world, deeply revered and recognized globally by thousands. A humanitarian worker and tireless advocate of world peace, he has dedicated his whole life to serving humanity. Svāmījī is one of the great self-realized masters who has brought the ancient science of yoga to the West. His insight and understanding of the problems of modern society led him to create a unique and comprehensive system of yoga called "Yoga in Daily Life." As a tireless advocate of world peace, he has commended the selfless dedication of his life to easing the suffering of humanity. Numerous international awards recognize his address to the United Nations and his many appearances on the world stage. He has spread this message since its inception in 1972. Yoga in Daily Life has spread to over 34 countries across the globe. In today’s modern world, Paramahaṁsa Svāmī Maheśvarānanda imparts the ancient teachings of yoga wherever he goes, inspiring many thousands to the practice of yoga and meditation in their daily lives. The four aspects of the Yoga in Daily Life system are: physical health, gained through the yoga postures; mental health, attained through relaxation and meditation; social health, living in harmony with one’s environment; and spiritual health, the recognition of one’s soul or self. Not only is Yoga in Daily Life taught in thousands of full-time yoga centers across the world, but qualified yoga teachers also teach this system in hospitals, kindergartens, schools, universities, health clinics, the corporate sector, and hospices for the dying. It is a system of health and lifestyle management suitable for all people, regardless of age, nationality, cultural background, or religious belief. The message that Paramahaṁsa Svāmī Maheśvarānanda spreads wherever he goes is that of world peace. He has personally taken this message to governments, presidents, and world leaders across the globe. Wherever he goes, he is received with high acclaim. Political and religious leaders of many countries have joined him in public events to raise people’s awareness of the necessity of global tolerance. At a recent address in Europe, his words resounded with a clear message: "Our world situation is not in balance. It is unfortunate that humanity continues to ignore the lessons of history. War arises out of greed for power or differences in religious beliefs. But no matter on what side of the war someone dies, remember that a member of our human society has lost their life. Be without discrimination, for world peace is possible only when all people practice respect and recognition of other cultures and other traditions." In 2001, Paramahaṁsa Svāmī Maheśvarānanda inspired worldwide candlelight peace vigils to raise people’s awareness and to unite them in their wish for world peace. He is known for his collaborative work with the world’s major spiritual leaders. An interfaith symposium was held during the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg. The symposium featured a gathering of representatives from the world’s major religions to discuss steps that humanity must take on the pathway to world peace. In July 2002, Svāmījī met with His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Zagreb, Croatia. These two spiritual luminaries have dedicated their lives to easing the suffering of humanity, and as such, their discussion shared a common concern for lasting world peace. On Svāmījī’s 2002 Australian tour, he was the special guest of honour at an interfaith dialogue in Adelaide. This was a multicultural gathering of spiritual leaders from ten different faiths. In April 2001, Svāmījī was invited to meet with the heads of Christian churches in South Australia. It was a historic meeting to foster tolerance and understanding, to bridge the gap between religions and cultures. In all these multi-religious gatherings, there is the common recognition that one God is worshipped in many forms and in many ways throughout the world. While headquartered in Vienna, Austria, the International Fellowship of Yoga in Daily Life is historically based in India, where its seven humanitarian centers in rural Rajasthan have been established for more than 200 years. The largest of these is the Om Viśvadīp Gurukul Svāmī Maheśvarānanda Education and Research Center, situated on 250 acres in the Pālī district of the state of Rajasthan. This is the organization’s international epicenter, where it can accommodate up to 500 volunteer workers, students, and visitors. From here, humanitarian aid projects are initiated to serve the local communities, providing employment and relieving poverty. This ecologically managed centre is dedicated to the protection of all life, the environment, and world peace. One of the humanitarian care initiatives of the International Research and Education Centre is the construction of a hospital to provide residential health care to neighboring districts. Until the hospital is complete, the center continues to provide a free mobile ambulance service to the surrounding rural area. Another free service is the centre’s fire brigade unit, answering calls for help up to three times a day during the peak season of summer. Mahāprabhujī kī Karatā Mahāprabhujī kī Karatā... Purī Jī, Purī Jī... Purī. The International Fellowship of Yoga in Daily Life founded the Gyāna Putra program. It provides financial support for children from poor families to attend school. In July 2002, another education project was officially initiated at the centre, with the opening of a school for primary and secondary students. These programs help children attain a reasonable standard of education and thus grant them Mahāprabhujī’s grace. Mahāprabhujī’s grace... And to date, hundreds of thousands of trees have successfully been planted in an effort to turn the desert green. A natural consequence of the reforestation work is to engage in sustainable methods of agriculture. The centre itself practices organic farming and shares the model of these principles with farmers in the local area. One of the most outstanding spiritual leaders of our time, Paramahaṁsa Svāmī Maheśvarānanda, simply known as Svāmījī, is recognized globally by thousands. He is the founder of the International Fellowship of Yoga in Daily Life. The fellowship’s activities are aimed at serving humankind by fostering health, world peace, humanitarian aid, human rights, and the protection of the environment and all living beings. Svāmījī is one of the great self-realized masters who has brought the ancient science of yoga to the West. His deep spiritual insight and understanding of the problems of modern society led him to create a unique and comprehensive system of yoga called Yoga in Daily Life. The four pillars of Yoga in Daily Life are physical health, mental health, social health, and spiritual health. Physical health is achieved through systematic practice of the yoga postures and cleansing techniques. Mental health and balance are gained through the regular practice of relaxation. Mahāprabhujī kī Karatā Mahāprabhujī kī Karatā... He is the author, having written numerous texts on yoga and meditation for the past 30 years. In the year 2000, he published the most in-depth text on yoga yet, which has been received with high acclaim worldwide. The book Yoga in Daily Life is a comprehensive guide written for today’s modern lifestyle, without compromising the originality of the ancient science of yoga. The practice of yoga in your daily life system balances the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of this ancient science with the demands of everyday life. This book clearly demonstrates how physical health is attained through the practice of yoga postures. These exercises release physical stress, rejuvenate the body, and replenish our energy levels. They are suitable for all ages, regardless of physical fitness or condition of health. The book’s guided instruction in yoga postures includes over 450 color illustrations. It covers all aspects of traditional yoga practice, including relaxation, breath techniques, and the cleansing practices of other yoga kriyās. Scientific dietary recommendations are provided to enhance one’s physical health and mental well-being. Also included is step-by-step instruction in the arts of concentration and contemplation, gradually progressing from beginner stages to higher levels of meditation. Detailed explanation is given about the chakras, the spiritual centers in the human body: what influences them and how they affect our consciousness, their symbolic meaning, and the quality of energy contained within each. A feature of the Yoga in Daily Life system is the self-inquiry meditation technique, a practical approach to the art of meditation, methodically guiding the practitioner to mastery of the mind. The Yoga in Daily Life book is an invaluable guide for both the beginner and the advanced yoga practitioner. In the first year of its release, the text was published in eight languages. Testimony to its value is the fact that Yoga in Daily Life is currently taught in more than 3,000 locations worldwide.