Sri Swamiji in Vijayawada, 2nd Gnaa - Naa - Bha Yoga Conference, 04 Jan 2009
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4 January 2009
In the evening, at the Gnaa – Naa – Bha – Yoga Conference, the topic was Yoga. Kriya Yoga Teachers, Students, enthusiasts from all over the region had assembled for a session of Yoga. Dr. Krishna Kumari, welcomed and introduced the speakers. Dr. Vempati Rama Prabhu, taught simple physical exercises and Surya Namaskara. Sri Raja Rao, instructor along with his colleague Sri Gopala Krishna of SGS Ashrama, Mysore spoke about Kriya Yoga. Surya Chandra Nadi Bhedana, Ujjayi and Seetali Praanaayaamas were practised.
Joining them on the stage, Sri Bala Swamy spoke about the effect of breathing exercises. Later, Sri Swamiji introduced 10 Mudras to the students, teachers and Public. The postures with hands (Hasta mudra) pertained to Pancha Praana of Human Body and Pancha Bhoota/Tattva (Five Elements). He advised that the Pancha Praana Mudras shall be practised with soft press of thumb with respective fingers, where as Pancha Tattva Mudras required mere touch. He permitted all those attending the function to spread this message among friends for their better health. The entire atmosphere was brimming with the positive energy of Yoga, which was enhanced by the marvellous music session for healing by Sri Swamiji for about 20 minutes.
Continuing the program, Sri Swamiji sang praises of Kundalini Shakti (Often Dorman Vital Energy Force in each body). Chorus of Sri Malladi Rama Prasad complimented the greatness of the Bhajan Session.
In the end, upon the request of Devotees, Sri Swamiji stood on the Bhajana Peetham to sing Yuga Yuga Yugambulu, Saagi Potundi. The purport of the song, (describing the futility of life, if not utilised according to the tenets of Manu) perfectly matched the occasion of bidding adieu to the grand celebrations of 40th Year Anniversary. He sang another Composition on Swamy Ayyappa, to the amusement of several devotees of Ayyappa, assuming Mandala Deeksha. The Four Day Program was compeered and coordinated by Vamshi Krishna Ghanapathi. Noted Sri Turlapati Kutumba Rao gave his concluded remarks and wished that Sri Swamiji conducts another such program for the benefit of all the devotees. Sri Ahobala Rao (longest serving photographer) organised an Exhibition, displaying rare photographs of Sri Swamiji in the past 4 decades. Vijayawada volunteers in association with Sri Bhaskar and Sury had arranged the exhibition and photo slide show, giving a glimpse of changing stature of Sri Swamiji’s mission.
