This auspicious event was observed on Sunday, 5 August 2018, at the Sivananda International Cultural Centre in La Mercy in conjunction with our Sivananda Day Satsang. Satsang also continued in the evening at Sivanandashram, Reservoir Hills.
Swami Sivananda, by his personal example and presence, left behind many fond memories. Perhaps, one can single out the 250 books of sacred literature that flowed from his prolific pen, containing ethical and spiritual values to guide disciples and earnest seekers for as long as the human race endures. Scores of devotees the world over paid tribute to the Master on his passing in 1963. We reproduce excerpts taken from the book, From Man to God-man by Sri N. Ananthanarayan
"Most touching of all were the tributes of love and respect paid by the contemporary saints, both of India and abroad. Swami Ramdas of Kanhangad hailed the Master as a 'Divine Personality—a brilliant beacon to all spiritual aspirants'.
"Sri Daya Mata of the Self-Realization Fellowship, Los Angeles, called the Master 'the beloved World Teacher' and described his life as 'a long paean of love and service'.
"Yogi Shuddhananda Bharati drew attention to what he called the marvellous service rendered by the Master in spreading far and wide the message of the Vedic Rishis in simple English, and added, 'If today many of our college boys and girls read the Gita and Upanishads, the honour is due to Sivananda. If today the words divine life' have gained currency abroad, the credit goes to this eminent spiritual Titan.' "
Today, the inspiring writings of Swami Sivananda have been translated into French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Indonesian, Japanese and scores of Indian languages, shedding light on man's endeavour to unite with the Divine.
We express our gratitude to our Guest, Smt Mahenthri Govender, who has now relocated to Abu Dhabi, for her melodious rendition of Bhajans and Kirtans in praise of the Master.
The life of our Divine Master, Sri Swami Sivananda, offers a message to this trouble-torn world, a message of love and service, of hope and courage and burning aspiration for Self-realisation.
