3 Day Lecture Series by Swami Adhyatmanandaji



By Ravi R Ponangi

Atlanta, GA: Indian Professionals network (IPN), Atlanta hosted a 3day lecture series from July 10-12 by Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji in Siddhi Vinayak temple, Global Mall, Norcross. Swami Adhyatmanandaji is yoga guru of global repute and imparting the knowledge of ancient cultural and spiritual heritage of Yogic Science Encompassing Asanas; Pranayama and Meditation. Swamiji is a well-known speaker on various forums at national and international organizations on management, Yoga and applied Science for stress management and self-improvement subjects. To name few institutions like Ahmedabad Management Association; Sardar Patel Institute of Public Administration; Lions and Rotary clubs at international level. He is an icon of inspiration and service to Youth, Swamiji's profound contribution to modern youth to free them from the vices of the drugs addictions in the east and the west has brought Him in great light.

3day lecture series organized by the Indian professionals Network (IPN, Atlanta) were held from July 10-12 in Siddhi Vinayak temple, Global Mall, Norcross. Pujya Swami Adhyatmanandaji addressed the audience on “learn tips to lower tension and stress” on the first day, July10. Swamiji said that stress is made from a situation and not a reality. You create stress. Giving the tips to lower tension and stress, Swamiji exhorted audience to be simple, try to be humble, try to be noble, love all, hate none, hurt none, be good, do good, be kind and be compassionate. Swamiji has also asked to do prayer and meditate regularly.
 

At Sanatan Mandir

At Hindu Temple of Atlanta

On the second day, July 11, Swamiji spoke on “power of communication”. Swamiji said the moment you know the power of communication; your life style and understanding will change. Communication won’t be a common phenomenon. Communication is a way of life. While giving tips to communicate, Swamiji said be powerful while communicate. Do the best. Leave the rest. Never condemn any one. Praise people. Be kind, be courteous, love people, be soft. Try to understand the value. Never give humiliation to anyone. In communication generosity is very essential. Speaking on “learnings from Indian scriptures” on 3rd day, July 12, Swamiji said scriptures are path to blessedness. Scriptures is light to us. Scriptures is life to us.
Scripture are teaching us don’t be a like too much of a vanity person. Love the last person of the society. When we read scriptures we really live in divine life.

At Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Historical site

at Gita and Dr. GV Raghu's house

with Ms. Aditi Chunduru on her Bharatanatyam dance debut

Swami Adhyatmanandaji also visited Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Historical site and paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi statue and also laid wreath at the crypts of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. Swamiji in his brief address at Mahatma Gandhi statue exhorted the gathering to link/connect with root, you will stand. You will beautify yourself, you will continue yourself. You will keep your life intact. If you uproot yourself everything will be wiped out. Referring to the recent happenings, Swamiji advised the gathering to be positive and never find a fault. Never condemn. Love is the only key to protect every one surrounding. Love is not kissing and hugging. Love from heart. Never give up truth. Never bitter to anyone. Prayer is the only answer. Sooner or later prayer will be answered as Mahatma Gandhi said. Swamiji also interacted with school children at the statue. Swamiji then visited the newly built Sanatan mandir in Smyrna followed by a visit to the Hindu temple of Atlanta, Riverdale where he has given a discourse on the power and secret of Sri Vishnu Sahasranama. Swamiji was received with temple honors in both the temples. Swamiji Also spoke to parents and children in Cumming.
Swamiji’s discourses are filled with many useful tips and enjoyed the way he presented his discourses with anecdotes.

It’s a wonderful experience and listeners are fortunate to get this opportunity. Swamiji also blessed Ms. Aditi Chunduru, a student of Emory on her Bharatanatyam dance Arangettam.

IPN, Atlanta thanked Shiv Aggarwal of Global Mall, Pundit Gyan Prakash Upadhyay, Dr. GV Raghu, Gandhi foundation of USA, Sanatan Mandir, Hindu temple of Atlanta, Raghava Babu of IPN and Prajnanam Brahma for their support in organizing Pujya Swamiji’s lectures in Atlanta for the benefit of the community.