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Radiant
Divinity,
My beloved fellow Sadhakas treading the path of Divine Life, Om Namo
Narayanaya! Jai Sri Gurudev Sivananda!
With immense joy, I avail of this privilege of offering my salutations
and my loving felicitations to Revered Sri Swami Krishnanandaji Maharaj
upon his special 75th Birthday Anniversary, 25th April, 1997. Our long
association in the sacred service of Beloved and Worshipful Holy Master
Gurudev Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj spanning a half-century has made us
close and affectionate brothers-in-the spirit. This fact adds to my
happiness in penning these lines for his Amrita Mahotsava. By the grace
of God and loving blessings of Sri Gurudev, we have spent more than
half a century of our earthly life in Holy Uttarakhand on the banks
of Divine Mother Ganga, in a spiritual fellowship that has been able
to weather all the winds of change and the ups and downs that are inevitable
to all human relationships. Children of the same parents have different
natures, different tastes and opinions. Even so, Beloved Swami Krishnanandaji
Maharaj and this servant of Gurudev have thought alike and at times
thought differently too. We have basic and fundamental similarity in
our twin lives which (similarities) are of the very essence. They are
the rock foundation of our enduring fraternity. This was seen and blessed
by Worshipful Gurudev even as early as the late forties. At times we
have differed in our views on certain matters. Yes, even on certain
policy and dealings of the Society matters. But, at all times I have
never hesitated to speak openly and frankly to Swamiji Maharaj. This
has never affected my high regard, admiration, veneration and affection
for this incomparable Philosopher, Monastic and Spiritual Personality
that Swami Krishnanandaji is. Long may he live and prosper.
I pray to the Supreme universal Spirit and to Worshipful Gurudev Swami
Sivanandaji Maharaj to shower His Divine Grace and Choicest Benedictions
upon Sri Swami Krishnanandaji Maharaj. May God and Gurudev grant him
good health, long life, progress, prosperity and success in his life
and actions. May God and Gurudev fulfil all the aspirations of his heart.
May revered Swamiji continue receiving abundant affection and love of
all his disciples, devotees, admirers and followers of both the East
and the West. May he shine as a radiant and effulgent spiritual life
guiding and illumining our global human family for long many years to
come. May thousands emulate his lofty example and follow his footsteps
and be benefited and become illumined. This is my message and prayer
for H.H. Sri Swami Krishnanandaji Maharaj for whom the heart of this
servant cherishes high regard and deep affection. May peace be unto
the whole world. May all beings be happy everywhere. Om Namo Bhagavate
Vasudevaya!
Swami Chidananda
Amrit Mahotsav Message of Felicitations
Blessed Immortal Atman!
My dear brethren in Divine Life, OM NAMO NARAYANAYA!
Loving good wishes.
It is a great happiness to me to give this message for the most auspicious
Seventy-fifth (75th) Birthday Anniversary of Revered and
Esteemed Sri Swami Krishnanandaji Maharaj. He is the leading light of
Gurudev's Divine Life Society. He is the foremost disciple of worshipful
Gurudev and a spiritual personality of towering status to whom thousands
upon thousands look for guidance, blessings and inspiration. Long may
he live!
I offer my loving felicitations and prayers to the Almighty of his good
health, long life and abidance in the Self! May HE abide in the SELF
at all times.
I have impressed much more in a separate letter containing a special
Message for your Souvenir in which I have put all the feelings of
my heart. Read it when the Souvenir is ready. God bless you & all.
Again felicitation.
Swami
Chidananda
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