Sweekar. Important Dates in May and June. Punyatithi at Gokarn H.H. Parijnanashram Swamiji I

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1 C A N A D A S A B H A O F C H I T R A P U R S A R A S W A T S S P E C I A L P O I N T S O F I N T E R E S T : V O L U M E 5, I S S U E 2 Sweekar (CSCS NEWSLETTER) M A Y Upcoming Satsang Important Dates I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : Upcoming Satsang Maya and Vivek Kulkarni cordially invites CSCS members to join in for Sunday Jun 19, 2011 Satsang to celebrate the Birthday of H.H.Parijnanashram Swamiji III at their residence 3727 Queenstone Drive, Mississauga. Please send your RSVP by June 11th to Maya Kulkarni at The Satsang from 11:30 to 1 pm will be followed by Prasad Bhojan courtesy of the host. Your presence will be appreciated. The directions will be provided later. Prasad bhojan will be followed by Annual general Meeting from 2:30 to 3 pm to go over the items for fiscal period Apr 1, 2010 to Mar 31, ANZ Sammelan 2 Annual Math 2 Vantiga May 1 Important Dates in May and June Punyatithi at Gokarn H.H. Parijnanashram Swamiji I Chitrapur Saraswat Census 2 May 4 to 11 Brahma-Kalsshanga-Rathostava at Shri Anantheshwar Temple,Vittal May 27 Vardhanti at Gokarn HH Parijnanashram Swamiji I Srivali Trust 3 Chitrapur Sunbeam 3 Yuvadhara 4 Violin Concert 4 Jun 3 Jun 7 Jun 8 Jun 10 Jun 15 Jun 15 Punyatithi at Shirali H.H. Shrimat Pandurangashram Swamiji Vardhanti at Shirali- H.H. Shrimat Anandashram Swamiji Sannidhi Vardhanti at Mangalore-H.H. Shrimat Vamanashram Swamiji Sannidhi Vardhanti at Mallapur-H.H.Shrimat Shankarashram Swamiji Sannidhi Khagrassa Chandragrahana Birthday of PP Parijnanashram Swamiji III Sponsorship Appeal 5 Photos 7

2 V O L U M E 5, I S S U E 2 P A G E 2 Annual Math Vantiga FUTURE SATSANGS Those who wish to sponsor future satsangs are requested to contact Maya Kulkarni. Paying the annual Math vantiga is not mandatory. But it is a sacred duty of every bhanap who is gainfully employed. Math depends on the vantigas for sevas performed for daily, viniyogas and maintenance of all sacred samadhis and math facilities. Even though the vantiga can be given at any time during the fiscal year, the members are requested to remit their annual vantiga preferably in the beginning of the year. Those who are not certain whether they have paid their vantigas can call the Sabha Treasurer Vinayak Shanbhag ( vvshanbhag@yahoo.com or ph: ) at any time. We have remitted all the vantiga collected so far to the Math. It is hoped that the members will pay their and vantigas as soon as possible. Australia-New Zealand Meet April 2011 The above two day meet was just concluded on April 23, The sammelan meet report will be published in the June issue of Sweekar. Math Calendar We have received the calendars and will be distributed during the Jun 19, 2011 satsang at Vivek and Maya Kulkarni s residence. Chitrapur Saraswat Census The first Census of our Community was attempted in 1896,under the inspiration and patronage of the Late Shri Shamrao Vithal Kaikini and its results were published in the Chitrapur Panchang. The next Census was taken in 1912, after Kanara Saraswat Association came into being in The subsequent censuses were taken in more comprehensive scope and details in 1922, 1932,1945, 1956, 1971, 1991 and These census, like most others were restricted to gathering primarily demographic & social characteristics of population. The KSA is embarking on a mission of conducting Census of Chitrapur Saraswat Community as a Centenary Year Project by not only retaining usual demographic focus but also partake of a Household Consumer Expenditure Survey. The results derived will help KSA to yield not only demographic data but also understand social and economic problems faced by community so that appropriate steps can be taken to plan our activities for progress & well being of community. We are taking help of Sabha Pratinidhis of Chitrapur Math and other well wishers in their voluntary capacity to reach out to each Households in Areas where Chitrapur Saraswats have strong presence. And in other areas where members of Chitrapur Saraswat Community have very small presence or residing abroad, we want to reach out to them through our website There are two separate Census Forms uploaded on website one for Chitrapur Saraswats residing in India which containing 6 parts and another for Chitrapur Saraswats residing out of India which contains only one part. I appeal every Bhanap to participate in this historic census by uploading Form from KSA website and start filling immediately. You may send soft copy to our id census@kanarasaraswat.in. Last date for submission of Census Forms is 30th May S W E E K A R

3 P A G E 3 Srivali Trust Ten years ago, Chitrapur, located near Shirali in Uttar Kannada, was like any other Indian village battling poverty, unemployment and a rising insecurity about an uncertain future. There was neither a high school nor a hospital. Women had no opportunities of earning an independent income. Young men were forced to migrate to cities in search of a livelihood. Fortunately, Chitrapur also housed the Shri Chitrapur Math the spiritual nucleus of the Chitrapur Saraswat community. Under the able guidance of its dynamic and far-sighted 11th Mentor ( Mathadhipati ) Shrimat Sadyojat Shankarashram Swamiji many committed and capable volunteers from the community came forward, from the world over, to transform the lives of the locals, irrespective of their caste, creed or religion. The first seed of change was sown in 1997, when the Srivali Trust was formed to promote projects promising sustainable development in the vital areas of health, education and self-employment. For the first time, every villager in Chitrapur felt that timely medical aid, a regular income and a life of dignity were not far-fetched dreams! For more information please visit Chitrapur Sunbeam The Chitrapur Sunbeam (Chitrapur Ravikiran) was started with the Blessings of H.H. Shrimat Anandashram Swamiji in January 1954 as a quarterly. Earlier, i.e. from 1933 to 1953, the "Math News and Notes" were circulated as a supplement to the monthly Kanara Saraswat Magazine. The objective of the Sunbeam was clearly highlighted in the Editorial for the Inaugural issue: 1. Propagation of Dharma 2. Publication of Math accounts, news, and notes, and 3. A means of periodical contact between the Math and the 'little community which created the Math'. Shri H. Shankar Rau, the Founder Editor, further wrote "Hitherto, the Math and the line of Sadgurus were the great unifying influences. To these is now added the Sunbeam. It's light should be welcomed in every Chitrapur Saraswat Home. It will give us light without the heat. It will keep in view the light of all lights. The common source of all. It will not engage in any controversy of any kind..." The Ravikiran was converted to a monthly journal from January 1976 as desired by H.H. Shrimat Parijnanashram Swamiji. It contains Aashirvachans & Pravachans of our revered Swamijis, and so also teachings of other great saints. The Math Calendar, Festivals, Monthly Annapoorna List, H.H. Swamiji's schedules, forthcoming events, Report on Mahasabha & Standing Committee decisions and Math Accounts are regularly published. You can receive the Sunbeam every month through your life time for a nominal subscription of Rs 4,500/- only, for those out side India.All correspondence regarding publishing material may be addressed to the Editor, Shri V Rajgopal Bhat, C 8 Balkrishna CHS, Seven Bungalows, Andheri (W) Mumbai For prompt action regarding subscriptions, change of address etc., please contact Shri V P Hattiangadi, 18/D Balgovindas Society, Taikal Wadi Road, Mumbai

4 P A G E 4 Yuvadhara A perennial spring of creativity and commitment; a bubbling stream of novel ideas and inspiration; a gushing river of positive energy and enthusiasm this is what the Chitrapur Yuvadhara symbolises A growing family of caring, fun-loving, but responsible young adults between 15 and 35 with immense talent in varied fields, Yuvadhara members may have the ambition to reach for the sky, but this intent is rooted firmly in the stability and the spiritual strength drawn from a 300- year-old Guru Parampara. Born in the cultured and sensitive Chitrapur Saraswat community; blessed with a Guru who tries His best to be accessible and who has made them aware of the importance of total fitness of body, mind and spirit and nurtured by a dedicated band of qualified guides who devise innumerable programmes to channel their boundless potential, all members of the Yuvadhara have begun to bond effortlessly, become knowledgeable and proud about their roots and priceless heritage and turned eager to contribute, in whatever manner they can -- to brighten the lives of those around them and lighten the loads of the less privileged. Can there be a better way to flow towards the future? Objectives: To deepen the connection of youngsters with the Math, the Guru Parampara and the Chitrapur Samaj. The objectives of Chitrapur Yuvadhara are --- Provide a Forum to Chitrapur Saraswat youngsters to come / bond together To create awareness of existing activities connected to Shri Chitrapur Math and to participate in them Provide opportunities to youngsters to expand learning, develope new skills while providing a valuable platform for self expression To make youngsters aware of social, cultural and spiritual responsibilities through manifold activities For more information and activities of Yuvadhara please visit Violin Concert

5 P A G E 5 Sponsorship Appeal from Chitrapur Heritage Foundation USA

6 P A G E 6 Published Articles Following are list of articles that were published in Sweekar volume 4, Issues 1-12 April 2010 to Mar 2011 May 2010 : 2009 Tercentenary Scholarships Award presentation August 2010: Age of Saraswat Community by Dr, Kanak Raval; Guru Purnima in Karla by Vanita Kumta September 2010: H.H. Anandashram Swamiji October 2010 : H.H. Parijnanashram Swamiji II; H.H. Shankarashram Swamiji I; Chaturmas 2010 A beautiful description of Seemollangan by Vanita Kumta December 2010 : H.H. Keshavashram Swamiji; H.H. Krishnashram Swamiji; H.H. Vamanashram Swamiji Kar Seva Shibir With the blessings of Parama Pujya Shrimat Sadyojat Shankarashram Swamiji, the Kara Seva Shibir this year will be held for Chitrapur Saraswat youth as per details given below: The Shibir is being co-ordinated by Shri Krishnanand Heblekar, (Pune) and organized by Shri Niranjan Nagarkatte, (Santacruz, Mumbai) Venue: Shri Chitrapur Math, Shirali Dates: Sunday, May 15 to Sunday, May 22, Reporting: May 15, 2011, early morning, at Shri Chitrapur Math, Shirali. Departure: May 22, 2011, after 1500 hrs. Eligibility: Yuvas between 15 and 35 years of age. Students who have appeared for their 10th Std. exams are eligible. Objective: The primary objective will be Kara Seva in the Math premises and farms at Kembre and Bengre and familiarisation with all the daily Math activities. The last date for registration is 25th April Contact persons for any information will be Pramukh Sanchalak Shri Niranjan Nagarkatte, niranjan2610@gmail.com ( ), or Shri Krishnanand Heblekar, kn.heblekar@gmail.com ( ) For registration forms:- Contact Aniruddh Nagarkatte: aninag_neo@yahoo.com Or Siddhartha Ray: raysiddh@yahoo.co.in at Yuvas are urged to avail of this opportunity to connect with our Math and seek the blessings of our glorious Guru Parampara. S W E E K A R

7 P A G E 7 Photos (Math Vantiga payers Issue ) Canada Sabha of Chitrapur Saraswats (CSCS) Chitrapur Heritage of Canada Inc. (CHCI) Board of Trustees: Maya Kulkarni, Vivek Kulkarni, Kishore Nadkarni, Vinayak Shanbhag, Ganesh Shenoy, Pramod Udiaver, Gautam Ullal. Editorial Team: Mahesh Nileshwar, Vivek Kulkarni, Sadanand Mankikar, Ganesh Shenoy Web: Deepali and Vinayak Shanbhag Contact: 3727 Queenston Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5C 2H4 Phone: (905) info@canadasabha.com Articles for publication as well as questions, inquiries etc. may be forwarded by to Vivek Kulkarni (kulkarni77@rogers.com) or Sadanand Mankikar (sadanand.mankikar@gmail.com) or by mail to 3727 Queenston Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5C 2H4. S W E E K A R