Evening Prayer with Swami Vishwananda

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Bhajan Workshop in Switzerland

After the last Darshan in Switzerland, Swami Vishwananda asked us to learn more Bhajans and to grow together more as a Bhajan Group. When we heard that Meera Dasi was asked by Swamiji to go to different countries and give Bhajan lessons to the exisiting groups there, we organized a 2 day workshop here in Cudrefin.

There were about 15 participants. With a lot of interest, we listened the explanations about the history of bhajan singing and about Raagas. Then we did the NOM-TOM singing which was a wonderful experience - we became very relaxed and forgot about our daily worries.

At the end we also wanted to learn some new Bhajan - "hits" of Swami Vishwananda. On Sunday we were busy learning new songs.

It was a very interesting and fulfilling weekend, and we want to thank Meera Dasi and Ratnamanjari for their patience and loving way of teaching. Above all we want to thank Swami Vishwananda for his love and support!

The Sri Kamala Netra Krishna temple team, Switzerland

Bye bye Rio

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Before Swami Vishwananda started his trip home he was, among other places, also at the beach.

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Here on this picture, Swamiji is together with Daya and Yogeshwar. Together with the Brazil-Team, Daya organized the whole tour in Brazil.

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As sad the devotees in Brazil are - we are very happy that Swami Vishwananda is coming back soon.

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Swami Vishwananda in Rio de Janeiro

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Swami Vishwananda went on a helicopter flight to see Rio from the air:

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Swami Vishwananda Travelling in Brazil

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In the meantime Swami Vishwananda is on his way around Brazil.

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He is visiting churches in and around Rio de Janeiro.

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Darshan in Brasilia

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The almost Open-air Darshan took place just outside the futuristic capital in a small retreat centre (Spa-Balsamo). Unfortunately, we had quite a bit of rain on that day so the evening was very cool.

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The city lights below the Darshan Hall sparkled like stars and the many joyful faces during the Darshan lit up the room!

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Around 130 joyful Brazilians heard Swami´s talk about the various stages of prayer and enjoyed a very long Darshan (until 1am) with him.

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Wonderful bhajans accompanied Swamiji during the evening and he even started another round of kirtan after the Darshan! Thanks to the Brasilia-Team!

(Yamunashree)

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Swami Vishwananda visits a Sai Baba school in Belo Horizonte

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Yesterday, 13th of March, Swami Vishwananda was invited to visit the Sai Baba Day-School.

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The school is located just outside of Belo Horizonte and has 18 pupils and 3 teachers.

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Swamiji and our small group received an extremely sincere and warm welcome.

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Swami Vishwananda was very impressed by this project and enjoyed the landscape around, known as "Crystal-Hill"

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Darshan with Sri Swami Vishwananda in Belo Horizonte

Yamunashree wrote:

The Darshan was very well prepared. 180 people enjoyed the evening with Swami Vishwananda and with a very good Bhajan group. Swamiji took a lot of time with everybody and he also recognized some visitors from last year.

He spoke very beautifully about peace which can come only out of our inner heart.

The next day (12. March) there was the Atma Kriya teacher initiation outside of Belo Horizonte. In the late afternoon we went back into the city where the Mudra 2 course took place.

A nice picture from Swami Vishwananda with his "Belo Horizonte Organisation Team"

New Atma Kriya Teachers

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During the last week, Daya prepared and trained 5 new Atma Kriya teachers in Belo Horizonte.

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Yesterday there was the first purification Yagna. It took place outside of Belo Horizonte with a wonderful view upon the lake and some hills. This area is famous for the crystals, gold and plenty of nature!

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Here the 5 new teachers took part in their first Yagna. There will be 3 Yagnas.

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A very special picture of Swami Vishwananda during the fire ceremony.

Arrival in Belo Horizonte / Brazil

After a 22 hours long trip from Mexico with 4 times transfer on different airports Swami Vishwananda arrived in Belo Horizonte.

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He was picked up by a very happy Louisa, the coordinator of Brazil.

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Darshan with Sri Swami Vishwananda in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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Yamunashree wrote:

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We had a very intense Darshan with about 400 visitors. Most of them saw Swami Vishwananda the first time.

Swamiji held a wonderful speech and it was nearly next morning when the Darshan was finished.

The following day we started our trip to Brazil.

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Darshan in Puert Vallarta

In Guadalajara

Yamunashree wrote:

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5th March

In the middle of the night we arrived in Guadalajara and received a very heartfelt welcome.

The next day (6th march) we went to visit the city and some Churches. It is a very green, nice city!

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Swamiji liked the little streets with all the little shops and went directly in a little indian shop with a small Govinda Krishna Temple beside.

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After the shopping we prepared for Darshan. Swamiji gave a Satsang, answered a lot of questions in his wonderful way and a lot of visitors slowly lost their timidity.

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Raoul and his friend sung wonderful Kirtans and at the end of the Darshan all the 120 people sat quietly and did not want to leave.

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Today, 7th March we went by bus to the West coast where there will be a Yagna directly on the beach!

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Arrival in Mexico

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Swami Vishwananda arrived in Mexico:

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Here the text-message from Yamuna:

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Mexico Arrival. Welcome from Mindy & family and Raoul. Hotel - and now we start into the city. Love

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