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CANADA SABHA OF
CHITRAPUR SARASWATS
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New Board
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Upcoming Satsangs
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New Board of CSCS/CHCI
The Annual General Meeting and Elections for the Board were held on April 11, 2010 during which the following office bearers were elected:
Sammelan
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(CSCS NEWSLETTER)
Chaturmas 2010
President: Vivek Kulkarni
Vice-President: Kishore Nadkarni
Secretary: Ganesh Shenoy
Treasurer: Vinayak Shanbhag
Members: Maya Kulkarni, Pramod Udiaver
and Gautam Ullal.
Upcoming Satsangs
INSIDE
THIS ISSUE:
Annual Math
Vantiga
2
Punarpratishtha
2
Sringeri Vidya
Bharati
Foundation
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Tercentenary
Scholarships
2
NRI Shibir
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Seva Saptah
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In Pictures
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Next Satsanga: The next satsanga will be held at Maya and Vivek Kulkarni’s residence on
Sunday May 30, 2010. Those who plan to attend are requested to contact Maya Kulkarni at
(905) 566-7908) no later than May 24, 2010 to confirm attendance. The program will be as
follows:
Arrival
11—11:30am
Satsang
11:30am-1pm
Prasad Bhojan 1pm
Upcoming Satsangs (Details to follow): The next satsangs of the summer will be held on:
Saturday June 26 at Jyoti Mani’s residence in Scarborough
Saturday August 28 at Mankikar’s residence in Burlington on the occasion of
PP Parijnanashram Swamiji’s III’s punyatithi.
ANZ Sabha planning Sammelan
Australia New Zealand Sabha of Chitrapur Saraswats is planning to hold a sammelan
sometime in October 2010. Details are still being worked out. All are invited to attend this
event. The program will include religious, social and cultural events. Those who are interested in additional information may contact Shireesh Gulwadi
at s_gulwadi@yahoo.com.au.
Chaturmas 2010
Parama Pujya Swamiji has graciously acceded to observe the Chaturmasya Vrata at Shri
Durga Parameshwari Mandir, Karla, in the Divine Sannidhi of the Sanjivani Samadhi of
our Parama Guru, Parama Pujya Shrimat Parijnanashram Swamiji. Chaturmasya Vrata
commences on Ashadha Shukla Poornima, (Sunday, 25th July 2010) and concludes on
Bhadrapada Shukla Poornima (Thursday, 23rd September 2010).
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Annual Math Vantiga
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 and sevas performed for daily viniyogas and maintenance of all
sacred samadhis. 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 Treasure at any time. It is hoped that the members
will pay their 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 vantigas as soon as possible.
**Note: It is preferred to have the majority Vantiga collections finished before the end of October 2010 so
that Vinayak Shanbhag can remit the drafts and cheques by the end of November or early December 2010
to India. If anyone prefers to give post-dated cheques in Indian Rupess for bank in India (favour of Shri
Chitrapur Math) or in dollar for local bank ( favour of CSCS), CSCS would be able to facilitate such an
arrangement as well.
Punarpratistha – Shri Anantheshwar – Vitthal
The Punar Pratishtha Mahotsava will be celebrated from 17th May 2010 to 19th May 2010 at the Shrimath
Anantheshwar Temple in Vittal. PP Sadyojat Shankarashram Swamiji has agreed to grace the Mahotsava
with his presence. The trustees have appealed to all devotees to send contributions and donations to the
Manager of the Temple by M.O., Cheque/DD., drawn in favour of ‘Shrimath Anantheshwar Temple, Vittal’ with full address and telephone number, so that they may send a receipt back. For detailed information
about the programme, please visit the CSCS website.
2009 Tercentenary Scholarships
On March 30th during the Dharma Sabha, on the occasion of Shri Chitrapur Math Rathotsava, 17 students
were presented with Tercentenary Scholarship cheques at the Hands of PP Sadyojata Shankarashram Swamiji. In all, five recipients attended the function. The rest were sent by mail. Total disbursement this year
was Rs.6.02 lakhs.
The Tercentenary Scholarship is a CSCS initiated project, hence, the members are encouraged to send
donations on a regular basis so that large number of worthy and needy students can be assisted financially
in pursuing their postgraduate education. Those requiring additional information may contact Sadanand
Mankikar at (905) 319-1073.
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Sringeri Vidya Bharati Foundation Canada invites all to participate and support
the inauguration of Shri Sharadamba Temple and the Adi Shankara Museum in Etobicoke from June 18 to
June 27, 2010. On this occasion Mahakumbhabhishekam, Shata Chandi Yagna and Sahasra Kalasa Abhishekam will be performed by thirty renowned Vedic scholars from India and U.S.A. Numerous cultural
programs by renowned artists will be also held during these days. For additional information on various
sevas and sponsorships please contact Sadanand Mankikar at (905) 319-1073 or Kishore Kulkarni at (416)
442-2553. For more details about the foundation please visit www.svbfcanada.com.
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The NRI Shibir 2010 will take place at the Shri Chitrapur Math in Shirali from December
24th, 2010 to December 30th, 2010. Anyone who is interested should contact Lalita Kulkarni
(lalita.kulkarni@gmail.com) by May 25th, 2010.
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Seva Saptah at Karla
- By Vanita Kumta, Thane
The Seva Saptaha at Karla was a wonderful experience. We had that rare opportunity to be in continuous communion with Lord
Shri Bhavanishankara, Swami Shri Anandashram, Swami Shri Parijnanashram, Swami Shri Sadyojat Shankarashram, our Guru
Parampara, in the divine presence of Goddess Durga Parameshwari and the Sanjivani Samadhi of Swami Parijnanashram. To me
it was a never before witnessed spiritual retreat. I was overwhelmed by the tranquility, peace & sanctimony of the atmosphere.
At the very outset we were given our prestigious scarves, keepsakes of this memorable week. We were given a briefing on
the dos & dont’s, of which a few were: - awareness of people as also of unidentified bags, leaving our work places only two at a
time, taking precautions to have others from the group fill in the blanks, preventing unauthorized photography, no eating Prasad
at serving counter, awareness of presence if at all of unruly elements or earlier trouble makers, sanctimony of the scarf. All important unpleasant events to be notified to Ajay Shirali maam.
Each new day dawned to the rendering of Shri Bhavanishankar Suprabhatam, Parabrahman Pratha Smaranam, Shree Gurupadukastotram, Shri Parijnanashram Trayodashi, to the peel of the golden hued temple bells, tala and drum beats. After prayers &
Arati, we had a scintillating exercise session with either Priti Panemangalore pachi or Nikhil Karnad maam. The nature of the
exercise sessions was all encompassing in that it was a warm-up, some vigorous. aerobics, yogasanas, stretching, energizing
pranayam session and a cool down too. In addition we got an insight into Pranic Healing and Sanskrit and Transliteration & use
of Diacritical marks under the able guidance of Sheela Kalawar pachi. Having thus recharged ourselves in body & mind we
would disburse to our respective work places allotted to us at the temple-inside or outside (at the entrance), or at the kitchen, or at
the Parijnanashram Kutir, after a quick cup of tea.
The temple sevaks helped with the gathering and stringing of Durva, sorting tulsi leaves, making of garlands of flowers or
tulsi. Those outside at the entrance of the temple were ever vigilant of any intrusions & aware at all times. At the kitchen the
sevaks helped with the preparations for the day. They were all veritable Annapoornas for Lord Shri Bhavanishankara, Goddess
Durga Parameshwari Devi, Naagdevata, Swamijis, and all of us. The clock work precision with which they served us all tea,
breakfast, lunch, tea & dinner was commendable; it was a real feast. In addition to these daily duties each of us involved ourselves in cleaning, washing, wiping-the doors, windows, furniture, floors. In short the entire premises being an extension of our
own homes which we were away from was given the same due love & attention.
We at the temple performed the poojavidhis too, and the Devi Anushthan, reciting the stotras and Ashtotar Namavallis related to the day & deity being worshipped. Japas too were performed. We also sang bhajans. The evenings were devoted to the
poojas, Deepnamaskars, Shri Shankarnarayan Geetam, Mangalpada, Shri Bhavanishankara Ashtavadhan Shloka, Bhajans,
Manache Shloka and Shantipaath. The melodious notes of the temple bells and the Aratis were a true seekers paradise. With the
dawn of each new day the beautiful Alankar of Devi Durga Parameshwari shone bright and beautiful, bringing happiness to the
devotees gathered there.
The crowning glory was on 7 th April’10 with the good news of the Court case going great & we had a continuous celebration after that with sweet delicacies, kulfi etc. We had tender moments with Swami Sadyojat Shankarashram in our midst, giving
us all a patient hearing, talking to us, leading and enlightening us, singing bhajans with us & on the 10 th night being the last day
of our seva saptah we had a lovely time playing Antakshari, Pictionary, Dumb-charades, more importantly with Swamiji in our
midst. Often we had the rare visual of Swamiji fondly playing with the loving puppies. The entire week was interspersed with
devotional seva, in divine presence and with a wonderful feeling of sharing & caring as all the sevaks from different nooks &
corners of India got together. It was like one big happy family of Amchis-“Chitrapur Saraswats” vying with one another to help
& bring happiness & peace. Needless to say we made a lot of new friends, met old ones & all in all interacted with one another on
several planes. We also had Vimarsha sessions which were thought provoking & illuminating. Dr Gajanan Mankikar maam’s
talks on Guru Poojan were an in depth teaching experience which all of us savored and kept us asking for more.
Thanks to Vijaya Chandavar pachis wonderful art of Garland making we all had an insight into several ways in which colourful, delicate flowers & leaves could be woven into beautiful breath taking creations, enhancing the Alankar, highlighting the
divine statues to a perfection that only her hand can do. The flowers ceased to remain as mere flowers and became nothing short
of garlands of twinkling stars of different colours & hues. Such was her devotion and unmatched fervour.
At last the day dawned to take leave of our friends.” Parting is sweet sorrow”-quote. It was sad we would soon be leaving
this august gathering to be back home. Yet having bathed in the effulgence of Gods, Goddesses & Swamiji & our Guru Parampara, we amchis had found a home away from home full of such tender loving care. It was a truly unforgettable experience. We
came away but with our minds made up to come again & spread the good word to our friends & amchis to partake of the divine
bliss. Reading this, my humble offering, I am sure many more amchis will flock to the seva saptaha at Karla.
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In Pictures...
FUTURE SATSANGS
Those who wish to sponsor future satsangs are
requested to contact Maya Kulkarni.
May 18th:
Shri Adi
Shankaracharya
Jayanti
FUTURE
SATSANGS
Source: Shri Sringeri
Sharada Peetam,
Sringeri website.
Those who wish to
sponsor future
satsangs are
requested to contact
Maya Kulkarni.
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: Vinita Bijur, Vivek Kulkarni, Sadanand Mankikar, Ganesh Shenoy
Web: Deepali and Vinayak Shanbhag
Contact:
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Phone: (905) 319-1073
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Kulkarni
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Crescent, Burlington, Ontario L7M 4T4.