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The world is separation—separation and transience. It is separation from the non-transient. No matter how much we enjoy this life, we cannot escape this truth. Yet, there is a phenomenon that unites everything: Sanātana Dharma. Sanātana Dharma is the eternal relation between the transient and the non-transient. In India, Sanātana Dharma lives as the eternal relationship between God and human. Only that unifying relationship liberates us from the agony of senselessness. Yoga is both the way to that unity and that unity itself. Every three years, this country of true spiritual culture celebrates Kumbha Melā, the ancient festival of the search for immortality. Millions of seekers come to the banks of the Gaṅgā to bow to the non-transient. Kumbha Melā opens the procession of Mahāmaṇḍaleśvaras—great yogīs and illustrious saints. A special blessing for this people is meeting the yogīs who have crossed the bridge of Sanātana Dharma. They have realized the oneness from which everything flows and to which everything returns. Beloved and respected for the completeness of their spiritual realization, they are leaders and an inspiration. Akhāṛās are ancient communities of sannyāsīs, yogīs who dedicated their lives to self-realization and to nurturing Sanātana Dharma. In 1998, the Kumbha Melā took place in Haridwar. Here, in Mahānirvaṇī Akhāṛā, one of the most respected akhāṛās, Paramahaṃsa Śrī Maheśvarānandajī was accepted into the exclusively chosen circle of Mahāmaṇḍaleśvaras. His being is established in Śrī Ālakhpurījī Siddhapīṭha Paramparā, the great lineage of Masters. This unbroken line links Swāmījī with Śrī Ālakhpurījī, Śrī Devpurījī, Śrī Mahāprabhujī, and Śrī Mādhavanandajī, the yogī of infinite heart. Through this initiation, Śrī Maheśvarānandajī, creator of the *Yoga in Daily Life* system, took on even more responsibilities. This initiation ceremony, upheld for thousands of years, opens the door of the akhāṛā to truth and service. The many shawls express respect and acceptance for the purity of a Paramahaṃsa. The akhāṛā is enriched with a great soul, and Sanātana Dharma with a new Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara. On that day, Swāmījī's Guru, Hindu Dharma Samrāṭ Śrī Mādhavanandajī, expresses the love of his paramparā: "Beloved Śrī Mahāmaṇḍaleśvaras, in the service of these great souls I have the opportunity to speak. Our Parampitā Gurudev Bhagavān Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇ Mahāprabhujī, whom they called Dīppurījī, but due to people's devotion and his divine nature, he is called Bhagavān Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇ Mahāprabhujī. When he took me into his refuge and bestowed sannyāsa dīkṣā upon me, at that time he said: 'Son, sādhus exist to remove the burden of the world.' Not to become a burden, but to serve. Sevā is the highest dharma among all dharmas. For the nation, for Hindu Dharma, for Sanātana Dharma, for our holy society and Hindu tattva—let us increase service, do satsaṅg, serve humanity, do sādhanā. And this is what our Paramahaṃsa Yogirāj Śrī Maheśvarānandajī Mahārāj came to me with from childhood. If you want to sacrifice for this country, take sannyāsa. With body, mind, wealth and speech, sacrifice yourself. If you cannot serve, then merely taking the form of sannyāsa is to take the form of a pretender. To serve, to become a true sannyāsī—this is our main dharma. He made this firm resolve and I performed the anuṣṭhān. Bhagavān Śrī Mahāprabhujī appeared and said: 'All yoga kalās, Sanskrit, English—will manifest in you.' Today he has given everything. And he serves. Despite all this, there is no ego. Through such sādhanās, he has spread the good word. I pray: Give special power to Gurudev. May he continue serving Sanātana Dharma. Śrī Dīpnārāyaṇ Bhagavān kī Jai!" "Today, while inaugurating our Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara Pada, these Mahāpuruṣas will take vows. In the presence of Ācārya Mahāmaṇḍaleśvaras, all Mahāmaṇḍaleśvaras, Mahants, and the Pañca. In the presence of many Daśanāmī Sannyāsīs, this auspicious ceremony is being conducted. One Mahāpuruṣa is Swāmī Maheśvarānand Purījī, who will be known as Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara Śrī Swāmī Maheśvarānand Purījī. This is an occasion where the sages and saints of India, especially Mahānirvaṇī Akhāṛā, embrace them. For the whole world, for the awakening of Sanātana Vaidika Ved Vedānta Dharma, and for spreading the nectar of Vedānta in the hearts of all beings." "The extraordinary addition of Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara to our Mahānirvaṇī Akhāṛā is truly significant. The first effort was forwarded by Swāmī Nirañjanajī Mahārāj. And heartily I welcome Swāmī Maheśvarānandajī and also Divyānandajī. This is a matter of pride for Akhāṛā and Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara Vr̥nda and all of us." "Swāmī Maheśvarānandajī today joins our midst as Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara—fulfilling a long-felt need. Among our Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara community, a tradition has been continuing. We have all been spreading our cultural and spiritual ideology mostly within our own country. Today, a unique personality has joined our Mahānirvaṇī Akhāṛā's Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara system. One who is entirely English-speaking internationally. We are all here in the country. Today this is a matter of great pride that from the center of our Pañcāyatī Mahānirvaṇī Akhāṛā, such a person has received the authority to provide our Bhāratīya culture and dharma to the world." "Praṇata-smaraṇīya Parama-pūjya Gurudev, Ācārya Śrī Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara, all the holy saints, all the Mahāmaṇḍaleśvaras, dear brothers and sisters. I am very happy and thankful that on this divine occasion Bhagavān Śaṅkara has bestowed his divine blessing and gave me the divine opportunity to serve Sanātana Dharma according to our Mahānirvaṇī Akhāṛā. I, Paramahaṃsa Swāmī Maheśvarānand Purī, give you my word that not only in India but throughout the world, I will bring the divine message of Advaita philosophy and eternal Sanātana Dharma which belongs to all mankind. I pay my humble salutation to all Mahāmaṇḍaleśvaras and my beloved Gurudev Paramahaṃsa Śrī Swāmī Mādhavanandapurījī Mahārāj. Through his blessing, through his guidance, I am here as a servant of all in front of you. Thank you very much, and God bless all of us. Oṁ Śānti Śānti Śānti." This vow, the soul of Swāmījī's being, from this moment suffuses even more his every step, his every word. Paramahaṃsa Śrī Maheśvarānandajī began his service at the beginning of the 1970s with *Yoga in Daily Life*. His deep insight into the problems of humankind created this unique, practical system of yoga practice. After 40 years, *Yoga in Daily Life*, thanks to its roots in Sanātana Dharma, is accepted in thousands of āśrams, yoga centers, hospitals, sports clubs and schools throughout the world. Swāmījī's love for India has initiated many humanitarian projects in his motherland. Here in the vast beauty of Rajasthan, near Jadan, Swāmījī is building Oṁ Viśvadīp Gurukul Āśram, a cultural, educational and research institute. The aim of this center is to promote the science of yoga and the treasures of Vaidika culture. The heart of the āśram is this building in the shape of the ancient Sanskrit symbol Oṁ. When finished, it will be the largest symbol of Oṁ ever built by humankind. In 2002, a school complex was opened in the āśram. Today, it accommodates nearly 2,000 students. Here, the children are offered first-class facilities, not only high-quality modern education, but also the spirit of tradition which has always made this country an immortal civilization. The Śrī Mādhavananda Hospital, part of Oṁ Āśram, makes modern medical care available to the entire region. In this gośālā, the āśram refuge for cows, hundreds of these helpless animals find sanctuary. In the āśram's battle for water, a man-made lake is the key component of a wider rainwater harvest project. Each drop from this tālāb is a drop of life for the āśram and many villages of this thirsty region. The wide scope of his noble activities makes Swāmījī a participant in numerous world summits for planetary welfare: the Millennium Peace Summit at the United Nations, the Parliament of World Religions in Barcelona, the World Conference of Sustainable Development in South Africa. Under the slogan "World Peace in Your Hands," each year Śrī Maheśvarānandajī organizes a World Peace Conference in honor of Mahātmā Gāndhījī and Śrī Mādhavanandajī, helping Sanātana Dharma contribute to non-violence. Presidents of many countries have expressed their gratitude to Swāmījī's service for the health of their citizens. The President of Croatia, His Excellency Stjepan Mesić, awarded him the Danica Order of Croatia decoration. His Excellency Mr. Mike Rann, Premier of South Australia, heartily invited Swāmījī to Parliament House. During his official visit to India, the President of Austria, Heinz Fischer, met with Maheśvarānandajī in New Delhi. India's kings and now her politicians always had high respect for its Mahātmās. The President of India, His Excellency Dr. Abdul Kalam, has met Paramahaṃsa Maheśvarānandajī several times. Twelve years after the previous Kumbha Melā in Haridwar, we can only pray that Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara Paramahaṃsa Śrī Maheśvarānandajī, as the living bridge of Sanātana Dharma, the living bridge between the transient and the non-transient, the living Haridwar, the living gate to God, lives for many yugas for the well-being of all.