Datta Yoga Center Switzerland and Germany

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Sri Swamiji in Germany - Nada Prasara Tour (8-16 September 2003) Sri Swamiji arrived in Germany at the Friedrichshafen airport on the 8th September 2003. This town was the only place in this tour which had been on the first ever foreign tour by Sri Swamiji way back in 1976. After three days of rest by the Lake Konstanz. On 10th September Sri Swamiji flew in the famous Zappelin airship. This type of air transport conceived by the legendary aeronautical engineer Count Zappelin was very popular in the 30s and is a marvel today. The one hour flight flew over the border regions of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. This giant ship is lifted with the aid of helium gas. It was few days of quiet moments. On 12th September, Sri Swamiji drove from Friedrichshafen to Nekergemund. Sri Swamiji was warmly received by the members of Datta Yoga Center. Antje Fritz, chair person, the host family of Dr. Detlaf Krauth and others. Sri Swamiji then visited the small Ganapati shrine at home. The Bhajan “Pahi Pahi Gajanana" was sung. Sri Swamiji then retired for the day. On 13th September 2003, program was held in the Altemaelzerei Conference center in the town Mos Bach. Sri Swamiji performed Sri Chakra Puja. Susheela Hannolore Brunch gave welcome speech and explained the great happiness Sri Swamiji’s visit had brought to the devotees in Europe. Dasharatha Gunnar lit the traditional lamp and Antje Fritz offered garland to Sri Swamiji. Ms. Dillani performed Bharatanaatyam dance to the Bhajans “Alandu Alandu Vaa Vaa and Govinda Kanna Gopala Kanna”. Then Swami Manasa spoke about the need for a permanent center in Germany and then prompted Narendra Hans Fricke to speak. Narendra Hans Fricke presented a marvelous speech and a presentation about the proposed center in Germany, which could be the most important Ashrama branch outside India. He proposed the association of members who would support the project by offering letters of interest and participation, which was distributed. Sri Swamiji then spoke and Blessed the attempt of the European group to start an Ashrama. click here to read the text of Sri Swamiji's speech. Then devotees had the opportunity to come to Sri Swamiji in a queue and offer their respects. Special Kerala delicacy known as APPAM was distributed. On 14th September 2003, Sunday, Sri Swamiji visited the same conference center for the Sunday morning Sri Chakra Puja and Maha Ganapati Homa. This also was the last public event in this wonderful tour of Nada Prasara. It was no co-incidence that the first program in this last event was the European Datta Yoga Centre’s coordinators meeting with Sri Swamiji where they proposed the year 2004 tour of European countries. Sri Swamiji, after considerable thought accepted to visit Russia, England, Holland, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. The tour commences in July and concludes in the end of August. After the Sri Chakra Puja during which Sri Swamiji explained the concept and the description of the Puja, Sri Swamiji went to the audience and walked among them to the great happiness and thrill of them. As Sri Swamiji was walking back to the stage, a young girl of about three years age started to follow Sri Swamiji and then even followed Sri Swamiji to the stage and behind the curtains. The public greatly enjoyed the spectacle of the child following Sri Swamiji. Then Sri Swamiji sang Bhajans and spoke. The Bhajan Jyoti Veligindi Sadguru Jyoti Veligindi was the last Bhajan on the tour. Sri Swamiji explained the meaning of the Bhajan. Then Sri Swamiji distributed the green Teertham powder which he uses for the daily Sri Chakra Puja to all those who were in the hall. This was the first time I have seen where Sri Swamiji gave away the sacred Teertham powder, He so carefully cherishes while doing the Sri Chakra Puja to all the people in the audience. Swamiji instructed that the powder be used very carefully and sparingly. Sri Swamiji then garlanded Narendra with a yellow rose flower Mala He was wearing. It appeared as though Sri Swamiji did not want the last program of this historic Nada Prasara world tour to end. Sri Swamiji was in the public till 2.15 PM. At 2.17 PM Sri Swamiji slowly got up and started to walk towards the back stage and exited through the first side screen on the left of the auditorium. On Monday 15th September 2003 Sri Swamiji walked through the woods behind the house of Dr. Detlaf Krauth. Sri Swamiji then sat in a swing in their house and happily chatted with the eight member Parivar which went with Sri Swamiji on this tour. Thus ended the 108 tour of Nada Prasara of Pujya Swamiji. Leaving India on 31st May 2003 and returning on 16th September 2003.

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On His third visit to Denmark, Pujya Sri Swamiji arrived in Copenhagen on Wednesday the 6th September at 3 PM. There was a warm and devotional reception by many devotees in the Copenhagen airport. Sri. Chandra Shekar of Larsen and Toubro of Madras with his family accompanied Sri Swamiji to Denmark. On Thursday and Friday Sri Swamiji rested and played music for most of the time. On Saturday, Sri Swamiji visited the Datta Yoga Center in Roskilde and performed Sri Chakra Puja. Sri Swamiji was presented the Datta Mala and Sukti Manjari published in Danish language. Sri Swamiji released three books translated from English. They were "Silent Teacher" by Shabari of Switzerland, "Experiences with the Holy Master" by Ramesh Pragg of Trinidad and "Vedanta II". Sri Swamiji praised the efforts of the translation, publishing and editorial members. Sri Swamiji then gave healing stones to everyone present there. Sri Swamiji then in a speech spoke on what Sri Swamiji expects from Datta Yoga Centres and how they should function. Sri Swamiji further mentioned that the Datta group is not a sect of a party of religious zealots. Sri Swamiji after coming out of the function saw children playing with a ball and joined them and played with them for a while. In the afternoon Sri Swamiji visited the local hospital and visited the children section and Blessed them. Then Sri Swamiji visited a very scenic place in Denmark where high calcium cliffs meet the sea. Sri Swamiji went down 495 steps to go down to the sea. After spending about 30 minutes, Sri Swamiji returned. On Sunday, the 10th, the last Sri Chakra Puja and Maha Ganapati Homa of the tour were performed. Sri Swamiji in the speech, reflected on the tour so far and expressed happiness. The open air atmosphere, lush green surrounding and the cool climate enhanced the program. Sri Swamiji then materialized Vibhooti from a flower bouquet just presented. Sri Swamiji then offered Purnahuti to the Maha Ganapati Homam. Then Sri Swamiji put Gandham (Sandal wood paste) on the throat region of all present there. Sri Swamiji then gave spiritual names to about 100 persons upon their request. In the evening a music for meditation and healing concert was held in Wega, a concert theater in the heart of Copenhagen. It was one of the best musical event of Sri Swamiji. The Ragas Keeravani, Vitapi and Gana Murti were compelling. Especially Keeravani stirred the hearts of many. Sri Swamiji gave the opportunity for Tani Avarthanam and then when going through the back stage mentioned that while developing the Raga, Sri Swamiji felt very emotional and tears formed in the eyes. "Keeravani was one of the first Ragas I played on the Sitar in early seventies and it had profound impact on me" said Sri Swamiji. This candid expression goes to explain the superb playing of the Keeravani Raga that evening. Sri Swamiji went around the audience while Shankar Ramesh played intricate and enjoyable Tani Avarthanam. His deft movements and thunderous playing invoked a long applause from the audience. Sri Swamiji wielding the crystal wand went from row to row and Blessed, healed and conveyed benedictions to the sick and the needy. Earlier, before the concert started, Indra welcomed the gathering, Mukunda Jeppson lit the inaugural lamp and Agastya Seikritt gave garland to Sri Swamiji. The Ambassador of India, Mr. Shashank was present. The concert lasting over three hours concluded at 10.30 PM. Later, the packed house came to Sri Swamiji in a row and offered their respects. This was the last event of the 84 day world tour of Sri Swamiji in the west in this first year of this millennium. Sri Swamiji left Copenhagen airport for Delhi on 11th September at 6 PM. Sri Swamiji arrived in Mysore Ashrama at 12 noon on Wednesday the 13th September 2000. We trust and hope that you all enjoyed the offering of this tour of Sri Swamiji on the Internet. Understanding and acknowledging my limitations, an honest effort to cover the events as I discovered, has been attempted.

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The visit of Pujya Swamiji to England this time saw the important event of inauguration of the Euro Datta Center, wherein a own premises was acquired by the Datta Yoga Centre, U.K. to conduct its activities. Sri Swamiji arrived in Birmingham airport from Hamburg (Germany) on Thursday, the 2nd September. On the evening of 3rd (Friday), Krishna Janmashtami (Birthday of Lord Krishna) was celebrated at the Preston Manor auditorium in Wembley. As the priests recited the sacred Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram, Pujya Swamiji performed the Krishna Puja. Various sweets were prepared for the occasion and Butter was given as Naivedyam (offering). Later Sri Swamiji spoke about Lord Krishna and Blessed the devotees with Butter Naivedyam. Everyone received a spoon quantity of butter. Devotees were exalted to receive butter from Sri Swamiji Himself. It was a serene moment. On 4th Saturday, Pujya Swamiji arrived at the premises of the Euro Datta Center in South London (# 673, Garratt Lane, Wandsworth, SW 17 0PB). Sri Swamiji entered the premises at 10.45 AM. Sri Swamiji tried the invalid carriage that has been placed at the staircase in the Center. After Sri Chakra Puja, Punyaham and Vastu Homa, Sri Swamiji expressed happiness over the move of UK Datta Yoga Center to purchase a premises of its own and conveyed His Blessings for the Center. Sri Swamiji Blessed that the Center should calm the disturbed mind, clear confused minds, heal wounded minds and better the progress of spiritual life of those coming to it. In the evening, Bhajans were held in the ADT school auditorium in Putney. Sri Swamiji playing of synthesiser and subsequent singing of "Shankaram Shankaram" gripped and ecstasied the audience." It was an ethereal experience" said a devotee. On 5th, Sunday, Maha Ganapati Homa and Sri Chakra Puja were conducted at the Person Manor auditorium in Wembley, North London. In the evening, committee members of Datta Yoga Center met Sri Swamiji and requested Sri Swamiji to visit London next year. Sri Swamiji will visit London on Late August 2000 and stay in UK for about ten days. With this, the programmes in UK came to an end.

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The opulent and magnificent Grosser Ton Halle in the city of Zurich was the venue of the latest Music for Meditation and healing concert conducted by His Holiness Sri Swamiji. The backdrop of the stage was a giant Organ on which the sacred Sanskrit syllable "OM" was projected with a golden halo around it. In front of the organ was a rush of tropical plants and the three tiered white flowers in the front resembled the Aripo Ganga river in Trinidad. His Holiness was accompanied by peerless Violin Virtuoso "Nada Chakravarthy" Dr.L.Subramaniam, Jaitra Varanasi on Violin. Ramani Thyagarajan on flute, Krishna Joe Stick on support keyboard. On the percussion were Shankar Ramesh on Mridangam, Mahesh Bhat on Tabala, Manjunath on Ghatam, Ramanuja on Morsing and Radhakrishna on Hand Bells (Taal). The hall was filled to its capacity of 1500 persons. His Holiness Sri Swamiji played in the concert three new compositions for such concert. They were "Om Iti Brahma" (Raga based on Maya Malava Gaula) "Shiva Shiva Shankara Tava Charanam" (Raga - Abheri or Chakravakam) and "Anaghashtami Vratamuttam" (Raga - Amrita Varshini). His Holiness also played tunes from the album "Nada Himalaya" as these tunes are part of the new telephone cabins installed by IGGZ. The concert was arranged by IGGZ a speciality design firm founded by Hans Ulrich Imesch which designed new telephone cabins made of special circular glass wall and door. As one opens the door and enters, His Holiness Sri Swamiji's music is played for about 20 seconds. The same happens when one emerges out. Each cabin have their one tunes selected from the albums Nada Himalaya and Celestial Message. These cabins are fitted with different coloured lights for different days and they also have the state of art telephone and computerised telephone directory which search telephone numbers and even dials for you. It is indeed a special sight to see these cabins. Over 300 such cabins are already in existence in Switzerland with more countries evincing interest to have such systems. The concert was inaugurated by lighting of the lamp by Sri. Muralidharan , Cultural Attaché in the Indian Embassy. Mr. Felx Weber of Swisscom, the company which installed the telephone cabins, offered garland to His Holiness Sri Swamiji. Mr. Imesch read the welcome and introductory speech. The concert commenced at 07.30 P.M. and concluded at 09.45 P.M.

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Pujya Swamiji blessed the devotees of Denmark with the only Healing concert of this tour. Held on Sunday the 19th July evening at 1939 hours, Pujya Swamiji played for over 2.30 hours. The highlight of the concert was lengthy Raga Alapanas of the healing Ragas - Sarasangi and Hamsanandi. The concert commenced with a short welcome and introductory speech by Agastya. The inaugural lamp was lit by Mukunda and Indra offered flower garland to Pujya Swamiji. In the opening remarks, Pujya Swamiji remarked that music is the chosen medium for healing by Pujya Swamiji . The auditorium built in a modernist style, was packed to its limit and people were sitting in the aisles. About 800 people attended the concert. The sound system was superb with the base tones resounding and the higher tones very clear. Pujya Swamiji played the Raga Sarasangi for over 20 minutes and then played the popular bhajan "Saptaashva Rudham". The audience sat silent as the magical notes emanating from Pujya Swamiji's playing, enveloped and stilled them. Pujya Swamiji was accompanied on violin by Sri Jaitra Varanasi, on acoustic guitar by Sri Manu, on Mridangam by Sri Shankar Ramesh and on Tabala by Sri Radha Krishna. The Thani Avarthanam and Konnakkol singing by Sri Shankar Ramesh on Mridangam was enthralling. Then Pujya Swamiji walked amidst the audience. with a long quartz crystal wand in His Hand. Occasionally touching some, Pujya Swamiji covered the whole auditorium. After the concert was over, nearly everyone in the auditorium came to Pujya Swamiji and offered flowers. In return Pujya Swamiji blessed a rose flower to many of them.

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The Music for Meditation and healing concert at the Common wealth auditorium on 7th September was eagerly awaited event. His Holiness's soulful music enveloped the audience, they sat immersed in the healing energies that emnated from the music. The following compositions were in the concert. Nada Chakravarti Dr.L.Subramaniam was the guest artist. "His wonderful violin support will be my inspiration" - said Sri Swamiji in his opening speech. Sri Jaitra Varanasi accompanied on the Violin. Sri Shankar Ramesh accompanied on the Mridangam and Sri Radha Krishna accompanied on the Tabala. Sri Vinaya Nanda (Sri Silvius Dornier) of Germany a long time devotee of His Holiness lit the lamp and inaugurated the concert. Dr. I.P.Patel offered garland to His Holiness and Sri Kanti Nagda offered Pushpa Mala to His Holiness. Pranava Svarupam - Raga Rushyaketu Priya Vinayaka Vinayaka - Raga Naga Naata Sri Raghu Ram Jaya Raghu Ram - Raga Shubhapantuvarali -NEW Hari Hari Anuve - Raga Hari Kombhoji NEW Suryadeva Pahi Pahi - Raga Suryakanti NEW Raga Raginidevi Mangalam - Raga Sama NEW The serene atmosphere at the auditorium lifted the audience and the 100- minute concert seemed to get over in ten minutes. Some Glimpses........

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