“Hari Om Hari Om”
First let me thank our chairman Captain Dr. M.Singaraja Senior Citizen Bureau Chennai requesting me to lead a team of senior citizen members for the above camp . Also special thanks to Swami Yogasthananda for making arrangements to conduct the camp in english as per our request . Enroute we visited New Delhi on 26 th march and 5th april M/S Panicker travels took care on both days from Airport to Departure at Airport . Sight- seeing Dehli by Panicker travels on both days was arranged magnificently by travels.
In Allahabad, Ashram had arranged to and fro transport , boarding and lodging with nice well furnished .bed rooms. for 9 members from Chennai and two from bangalore ( Mrs .Umapathy and Mr. Umapathy) the oldest person in the camp was 88 years young dynamic person 1 Mr.Rajarathnam from Neyveli . He was very independent and took care of himself and carried his own luggage . He ate well and exercised well and tried as far as possible to give least trouble to other members.
In short the following were taught.
1) Meditation 2) Keeping fit the Yoga Technique ( Shri Dharmendra Mishra ) 3) Emotional Health ( Dr.Sajjan Singh ) 4) Sadhana Panchkam ( Swami Madhavananda ) 5 ) Accupressure theory and Practice by Sri Someshwar Lal and Smt Manju Agarwal direct disciples of Swami yogasthananda 6 Old AGE and Diseases by Dr Sajjan Singh 7 ) Social and Financial Health by Shri G.K.Khare 8 ) Aarthi in Temple by Delegates 9 ) talks on Bhaja Govindam by Hari Ohm Swami Chinmayananda – a Video Presentation 10 )Bhajans by Delegates Lastly Valedictory Function before commencing ROAD TOUR for four days from 1st April.to places like Varanasi,Vidhyavasini, Ayodhya Triveni Sangam, Temple Visits etc. To my surprise and to all delegates from Pune, trichy,coimbatore, New Delhi, maharashtra Bangalore and other places SWAMI YOGASTHANANDA called me by name Jayakumarji and announced best Team Leader and good health maintained person, honoured me with ORANGE Shawl .Mrs Sumathy was congratulated for good oratorical skill.
SYNOPSIS.
The main take-away is that we should focus more on self -realization after one has finished duty towards bringing up children, Children should be allowed to make their own life with very less interference from parents unless asked for. Sadhana Panchakam by Adhi Shankara gives more information on how the vedas can be interpreted and read during Van Prasth period ( approximately 50 to 75 years age) . After 75 years one enters the Sanyasi period when more internal reflection and calmness of mind should be the aim.
- When one seeks self realization, the cycle of births and deaths in future can be avoided One need not fear DEATH as the JIVA lives on when the mortal body is shed. A self realized person goes into better cycle of births as he advances in his self realization.
Children should be encouraged to EARN their own health and wealth and not depend on Parents after a certain age.One should take very good care of his health, be self reliant as far as possible where wealth is also concerned.Ones GOOD HEALTH is the best gift one can give our children . As when we fall ill, the person who suffers most physical and emotional pain is ourselves the care giver. So if we care for our loved ones, we should care for OURSELVES first.
VISITS Allahabad and nearby places.
Visited Ayodhya, Chitrakoot, Vindhyachal, Varanasi( P.M.Modys )Triveni Sangam. Seen many historical sites, buildings especially the places where Rama and Sita lived thousands of years ago in Chitrakoot and in the Vindhchal Caves It was very very interesting to see these places.Going into the caves in darkness walking over the water was very thrilling experience and most dangerous for Senior citizens, slipping is possible and stampede cannot be described (HORROR).Luckily all members enjoyed Cave walking and withstood the difficulties. Gods Grace and my prayer. before commencement.
Unfortunately, these historic monuments that are 4000 -5000 years old need more care and preservation. VARANASI itself is more than 4000 years old LIVING CITY and also one of the oldest living cities in the world. Senior Citizen Bureau will have to bring this to both Central and State Govts notice about very poor maintenance.
Then we saw the rivers Ganga,Yamuna, Sarayu and Mandakini. At Tiruveni Sangam many members performed their pooja for their parents, wife etc.We went to Kasi Viswanath Temple, and took bath in the GANGES.We saw more Hanuman temples and the site RAMAJANMABHOOMI, the most disputed place under very strict Army vigilance Control, for every ten feet frisking and checking the whole body with scan, more than 10000 jawans with Rifles, and any slip witn gun will be a chaos. A Mosque most beautiful before the demolished RamaTemple is an attraction.
We stayed at Ashram most comfortable rooms of our choice, led a very simple austere life with simple SATVIC food, and classes from 6.00 A.M. To 7.00.P.M. with short breaks We also learnt Accupressure, Accupuncture, Psychology of Old Age by Dr.Sajjan Singh ( REWA M.P. )The living rooms where we stayed surrounded by a very very most beautiful ROSE GARDEN may be one of the best in INDIA, special Fertilisers used and also a lawn with a beautiful SHIVA Temple with wonderful Architecture and very peaceful silent atmosphere. No Pollution. On the last day 4th april Senior Citizen Bureau Chennai with Bangalore Sumathy and Umapathy hosted A DINNER for all delegates attended in view of good relationship with all delegates and cordial atmosphere from other states with most helping attitude and lived in a Joint Family Atmosphere tears rolling down from their eyes.
As I have been asked all of a sudden to propose a vote of thanks on behalf of all delegates, i give below my short thanks giving speech.
HARI OHM HARI OHM