GOD India Satsang

Satsang attended by Sri Murali representing GOD, India at various places in Salem between 16.07.2010 till 23-07-2010 for a week:
Sri Muraliji of our satsang performed satsangs at various places in and around Salem from 16th to 23rd July 2010. Below is a detailed list of all the satsangs.
Date: 16.07.2010,
Place: Amarathanur, MariAmman Koil near Mecherry, Time: Evening 7-8pm
Contact Person: Mr.Sambasivam, Ph: 98428 02118
Sri Sambasivam who is a teacher by profession organized this satsang. The Satsang went on very well with more than 25 children and 10 elders attending the same. Sri Muraliji has narrated the story of Pundaleeka and the importance of taking care of parents and giving due respect to the elders. Sri Sambasivam has been conducting satsangs for the last few years near Mecherry. Everyone chanted “Hare Rama” Mahamantiram actively at the conclusion of the Satsang. Our Sri Swamiji also came to this temple last month during his visit to Salem.

Date: 17.07.2010,
Place: Muthunayakkam Patti, Perumal Koil, Time: Evening 7-8pm
Contact Person: Mr.Sridhar, Ph: 99943 05202
Sri Sridhar organized this satsang. More than 30 elders participated in the Satsang where Sri Muraliji has narrated short moral stories, quotes from Avvaiyaar and importance of chanting Mahamantra. The devotees have been chanting Mahamantra for the last few years with a great devotion. Everyone chanted Mahamantra actively at the conclusion of the Satsang. Our Sri Swamiji came to this temple last month during his visit to Salem.

Date: 18.07.2010,
Place: Namadwaar, Swarnapuri,
Time: Evening 5.30-7.30pm
Sri Mohan Kumar, in-charge of our Salem-Namadwaar has been conducting “Nagara Sangeerthanam” every Sunday evening around our Namadwaar. The Satsang started off with the Nagara Sangeerthan for half-hour and later on Sri Muraliji gave a speech on the importance of having a Guru, story of Kabirdas and few quotes from Ramayanam. The Satsang went on very well with more than 25 elders attending the same.

Date: 19.07.2010,
Place: Pethanayakam Palayam, Narasimhar Koil, Time: Evening 7-8pm
Contact Person: Mr.Sri Balaji Battar, Ph: 91506 70352
This was a day of Swathi Nakshatiram being the star of Lord Narasimha and our Sri Swamiji. This satsang was organized by Sri Balaji Battachariyar. He has been chanting Mahamantra for more than 15 years at the same place. More than 30 elders have participated in the Satsang. Sri Muraliji narrated Story of Prahladha and greatness of lord Narasimha with quotes from Azhwars and importance of chanting Mahamantram. The devotees have chanted Mahamantram with great devotion at the conclusion of our Satsang.

Date: 20.07.2010,
Place: Sri Anjaneyar Koil, Zakiramma Palayam, Time: Evening 6.30-8pm
Contact Person: Ms.Subashini, Ph: 98427 76419
The satsang was organized the first time here by Smt Subashini of our Satsang who is also a teacher by profession. More than 25 elders participated in the Satsang. Sri Muraliji explained the greatness of Sri Anjaneya as a “Guru” and the importance of chanting Rama Naama. Everyone chanted Mahamantra with a great interest at the conclusion of the Satsang. The temple authorities have assured us of a weekly chanting of Mahamantra at the temple.

Date: 21.07.2010,
Place: Old Age Home, Chinna Tirupathi, Time: Day 11.30am-1pm
Contact Person: Mr. Sriram, Ph: 94432 89255
Organized by Sri Sriram, an Auditor by profession, this satsang was attended by more than 40 elders. The greatness of our Mother Country Bharath/ Mahatmas and importance chanting GOD’s name was stressed. The organisers have assured us of a daily chanting of Mahamantra during their prayer.

Date: 21.07.2010,
Place: Devotee’s Residence, Salem, Time: Day 07-08 30pm
Contact Person: Mr. Sathish Kumar, Ph: 98420 32514
Sri Sathish Kumar organized this satsang in which more than 20 elders have participated The greatness of Rama Naama with quotes from Azwars and story of Sri Badrachala Ramadasar was narrated.

Date: 22.07.2010,
Place: Gokulanatha Hindu Mahajana School, Salem, Time: Day 11.30am-1pm
Contact Person: Mr. Sriram, Ph: 94432 89255, School no: 2452926 and 2413975

More than 200 students studying in 10th and 12th Classes along with teachers participated in the program. Sri Muraliji explained the increasing competition among students in education and the necessity to have constant updating of knowledge, self confidence, giving respect to Parents and Teachers and the requirement of GOD’s intervention in our efforts to have grand success. The students have been given Mahamantra stickers. The students have chanted Mahamantra happily at the conclusion. The school organisers have assured us of a daily chanting of Mahamantra during their prayer.

Date: 22.07.2010,
Place: Namadwaar, Gandhi Nagar, Time: Evening 06.30-08pm
Contact Person: Mr. Venkatraman, Ph: 98427 10560
The day being “Aashada Ekadasi”, Sri Venkatraman of our Satsang has organised for this Satsang at the “Namadwaar”. Sri Muraliji spoke on the greatness of “Guru” by giving quotes from Ramayanam,Azhwars and Mahatmas. The Satsang was attended by more than 25 elders.

Date: 23.07.2010,
Place: Sri Anjaneyar Koil, Ponnammalpettai, Time: Evening 6-7pm
Contact Person: Ms. Kavitha, Ph: 98429 36782 and Ms.Saradha, Ph:94432 31914
Organised by Ms.Kavitha of our Satsang, more than 15 children and 15 elders attending the same. Sri Muraliji narrated the story of Bhaktha Sabari from Ramayana and the importance of chanting “Rama Naama”. Weekly chanting of Mahamantra at the temple has been happening for quite some time. Everyone chanted “Hare Rama” Mahamantra actively at the conclusion of the Satsang. Our Sri Swamiji came to this temple last month during his visit to Salem.

Date: 23.07.2010,
Place: Smt Lakshmi Ramanan’s Residence, Salem, Time: Evening 8-9pm
Contact Person: Mr.Venkatraman, Ph: 98427 10560
Smt Lakshmi Ramanan hosted this satsang at her residence. The greatness of Rama Naama, quotes from the history of Sri Adisankarar, Sri Ramanujar and Azwars were narrated. The importance of chanting Mahamantra was well received by everyone and they chanted with a great devotion at the conclusion of the Satsang.

On 19th July 2010, at around 8.00 p.m., Sri Ramanujamji accompanied by Premalataji, Rajeswaryji, Nathanji, Sunitaji & Gomathyji visited the MMU University at Cyberjaya, Malaysia’s 1st IT City. They were welcomed by Shantanji who was the programme coordinator. Shantanji gave an opening speech before handing over the event to Sri Ramanujamji.

Sri Ramanujamji gave a talk on how spirituality and prayers can aid students to excellence in their studies. The students listened to the speech with full attention and had a lot of questions for Sri Ramanujamji during the Q&A session. Sri Ramanujamji answered all the questions raised eloquently and this turned out to be the most interactive session of the entire event.

Prasadam was distributed to everyone before it adjourned at 10.30p.m.

On July 19th, at about 11.00 a.m., Sri Ramanujamji accompanied by Sunitaji & Rajeswaryji visited the HICOM Tamil School and were welcomed by the school principal, Mr. Raju. Sunitaji kicked off the event by giving a motivational talk regarding exam preparations for the crowd of about 80 students.

Then, Sri Ramanujamji spoke about how efforts and hard working will yield results in our life. There was a tremendous response from the children as they interacted actively throughout the event. Two of the school’s children who were winners in the inter school Thirumurai competition showcased their talents to the crowd present.

The Senior Assistant thanked Sri Ramanujamji for his efforts while the headmaster presented him with a memento and a certificate of appreciation. The headmaster added that the school is looking forward to future sessions such as the one today.

Malaysia Namadwaar welcomed Sri Ramanujamji at 7.00 p.m.. The day’s event began by singing the Maha Mantra Kirtan for 11 times, the children of our devotees and those from the orphanage sang two songs from Sri Sri Swamiji’s Mathurageetham Volume 1. The songs were ‘Rama Ramana Hari’ & ‘Kulandai Kannan’.

Next, on behalf of Malaysia Namadwaar, Sri Nathanji presented Sri Ramanujamji with a shawl. Then, Sri Ramanujamji started the next session by offering prayers to the Holy Padukas of our Guru Maharaj Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji while the devotees chanted the Maha Mantra along with him.

After that, Sri Ramanujamji spoke about the greatness of the Maha Mantra while highlighting a particular story about a particular devotee’s experience that saved her son’s life. Later, he played a video that showed the mission, vision and future plans of India GOD organisation. The next video was one which showed the many activities organised by the various Namadwaar organisations established in India.

Later, a memento in the form of the KL Petronas Twin Towers was presented to Sri Ramanujamji while prasadam  blessed by Sri Swamiji was distributed to the devotees. Special thanks is mentioned to all the devotees who took the time and trouble to provide us a variety of prasadam.

The event ended around 9.30 p.m. with everyone feeling joyous as we have shared the greatness of the Maha Mantra together.

On July 18th, Sri Ramanujam gave a wonderful discourse on ‘Tirukkuralil Bhagavatam’ at Geylang Siva Temple in Singapore

In the discourse on Thirukkuralil Bhagavatha dharmam, Sri Ramanujam ji explained how the essence of Bhagavatha Dharmam is found underlying  in Thirukkural also.

The 3rd Year Annual Day Celebrations of Madhurya Sloka Class conducted by Bhuvana Kumar was held in Koramangala on the 17th July 2010. Over a 100 children have been a part of this journey since the commencement of the classes in July 2007.

This year featured a variety of entertainment program(s) commencing with a Ganesh stuthi. Different age group (s) of children performed a mix of dance, play, slokas recitation, heritage quiz, storytelling, Mahamantra divyanam etc.

Children in the age group of 4- 6 yrs. performed a dance set to the famous song “Natawarlal Giridhar Gopal”. This was followed by Sri Krishna Sudama Play. Children above 6 yrs then performed a dance sequence set to the most divine song “Maraindhu Vandhu Vennai thirudum Kalla Krishna”. All the children then participated in a Heritage Quiz revolving around the history of Rama & Krishna. A few children then narrated some of the moral stories learnt in the class. An added attraction to the function was the performance by the children from Kalkere village, who danced in the divyanamam style to the chanting of Hare Rama Mahamantra. Every child dressed in the costume of Krishna & Gopi depicted a truly divine environment.

The audience present was overjoyed by the versatility of events featured in the Annual day function.

This year, we had the privilege to honour Sri Naveen Bhatt since it was he who inaugurated the first session of the Class 3 years back. Sri. Naveenji then spoke about the power of “Bhagwan Nama” and how “Nama” alone can take us to a level of attaining spiritual upliftment as well as material benefits that we desire. Over a 100 people (parents and well-wishers) were present on the occasion

Smt. Rajni Sridhar, Sri. Sridharji, Smt. Vijayalakshmi, Sri Krishnadas from GOD organization participated in the function.

Many parents volunteered to join the cause of our “GOD” Organization to the service of children & mankind.

A Bhakta Vijayam Saptaham was held at Udumalpet for seven days from 8th July to 14th July 2010 by Sri Ravi Kashyap Bhagavata. He discoursed on different charitras like Dhruva Charitra, Kunti Stuti, Brindavan Lila, Bhishma Stuti, Hanumad Prabhavam, Prahlada Stuti, Sri Bodendra Swamigal’s charitram, Uddhava Sandesham, Ajamila Charitram, Gajendra Stuti, Rukmini Sandesham and Andal Kalyanam.

Various Nama Sankirtan satsangs were held during the seven days including a Nagara Sankirtanam on the concluding day. Devotees expressed their delight and willingness to have more and more saptahams in future.

On July 14th, Sri Prakashji gave an excellent discourse on Sundarakandam at the residence of Sri Ramanathan.
In two hours he covered the whole Sundarakandam highlighting all the important details and made everyone wonder at his knowledge and skill in giving upanyasam at this young age.