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ALL ABOUT SIVANANDA
By
SRI SWAMI VENKATESANANDA
Sri Swami Venkatesananda
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Sri Swami Sivananda
A DIVINE LIFE SOCIETY PUBLICATION
First Edition: 1957
Second Edition: 1971
Third Edition: 1978
Fourth Edition: 1985
(2000 Copies)
World Wide Web (WWW) Edition : 1998
WWW site: http://www.rsl.ukans.edu/~pkanagar/divine/
This WWW reprint is for free distribution
© The Divine Life Trust Society
Published By
THE DIVINE LIFE SOCIETY
P.O. SHIVANANDANAGAR—249 192
Distt. Tehri-Garhwal, Uttar Pradesh,
Himalayas, India.
PROLOGUE
Bhagavan! Thy child’s tiny hands have gathered these small flowers from the immense
garden of Thy glory, and woven them into a clumsy garland; but it is offered at Thy Divine Feet
with a big noise (calling it “All About Sivananda”). The fragrance, and the beauty and the colour,
belong to Thee. It is Thine own unsurpassable love for Thy children that makes Thee accept this,
too.
It was said of Lord Sri Krishna that everything about Him was sweet. It is true of Bhagavan
Sivananda, today. Dr. Kuppuswamy transformed himself into Swami Sivananda: and the austere,
stern and hard taskmaster Swami Sivananda has somehow mysteriously vanished—when and how,
no one knows. The Siva we see in our midst today is the most loveable concrete manifestation of
Divine Life.
May that Love dwell in our hearts!
Siva-Pada-Renu
* ‘Siva’ is ‘Swami Sivananda’.
PREFACE
“All About Sivananda” is a kind of all-round meditation on the various phases of the
personality and message of the great saint and sage, His Holiness Sri Swami Sivanadaji Maharaj, as
visualised by the author, Swami Venkatesananda, who was a direct disciple of the Master. This is a
veritable pen-picture of the many sides which the majestic hero of this book touched in his personal
life and teachings.
This little, interesting book was printed three times already, in the years 1957, 1971 and
1978. But the printed copies were exhausted quickly, since devotees everywhere began to demand
copies for their daily religious sessions. The impact of this beautiful presentation seems to have
been such on the minds of lovers of God and religious men, that we received a pressing request from
Sri D.S. Kulkarni, a retired teacher, from Hubli, Karnataka, that this book be made available to the
public as early as possible, and with this request he sent his devout love-offering by means of a
financial contribution towards its publication. This Institution is grateful to this ardent well-wisher
of this Ashram and devotee of Sri Gurudev Swami Sivananda, for his being instrumental in the
coming out of this book now in its Fourth Edition, for the benefit of everyone.
—THE DIVINE LIFE SOCIETY
Shivanandanagar,
7th March, 1985.
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CONTENTS
PROLOGUE ...........................................iii
PREFACE.............................................iii
Chapter One
The Light That Is Life
1. Sivananda’s Life ........................................1
2. Sivananda’s Horoscope .....................................1
3. Sivananda’s Bed Exercises ...................................2
4. Sivananda’s Favourite Asanas .................................3
5. Sivananda’s Pranayama .....................................3
6. Sivananda’s Method Of Meditation...............................4
7. Sivananda’s Kirtan .......................................4
8. Sivananda’s Dance .......................................5
9. Sivananda’s Prayer .......................................6
10. Sivananda’s Routine ......................................6
11. Sivananda’s Method Of Work .................................7
12. Sivananda’s Durbar ......................................8
13. Sivananda’s Traits .......................................8
14. Sivananda’s Behaviour ....................................9
15. Sivananda’s Sishtachara ....................................9
16. Sivananda’s Aura .......................................10
17. Sivananda’s Physical Appearance ..............................10
18. Sivananda’s Clothing.....................................11
19. Sivananda’s Food.......................................12
20. Sivananda’s Drink ......................................12
21. Sivananda’s Tonic ......................................13
22. Sivananda’s Heart ......................................13
23. Sivananda’s Art........................................14
24. Sivananda’s Mano-Vijnana..................................14
Chapter Two
The Divinity’s Doctrine
25. Sivananda’s Philosophy ...................................15
26. Sivananda’s Doctrine .....................................16
27. Sivananda’s Creed ......................................17
28. Sivananda’s Ideals ......................................17
29. Sivananda’s Mottos......................................18
30. Sivananda’s View Of Life ..................................19
31. Sivananda’s Way Of Life...................................19
32. Sivananda’s Ethics ......................................20
33. Sivananda’s Teachings ....................................21
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34. Sivananda’s Yoga ......................................21
35. Sivananda’s Integral Sadhana ................................22
36. Sivananda’s Sociology ....................................22
37. Sivananda’s Courage .....................................23
38. Sivananda’s Miracles .....................................23
Chapter Three
Immortal Words Of Infinite Wisdom
39. Sivananda’s Pen .......................................24
40. Sivananda’s Style Of Writing ................................25
41. Sivananda’s Letter ......................................25
42. Sivananda’s Aphorisms ...................................26
43. Sivananda’s Andadi .....................................27
44. Sivananda’s Sayings .....................................28
45. Sivananda’s Twenty Instructions...............................28
46. Sivananda’s Nectar Drops ..................................29
47. Sivananda’s Proverbs.....................................30
48. Sivananda’s Ten Commandments ..............................31
49. Sivananda’s Words Of Wisdom ...............................32
50. Sivananda’s Essential Teachings ...............................32
51. Sivananda’s Radio Talks ...................................33
52. Sivananda’s Sermonettes ...................................33
53. Sivananda’s Day-To-Day Utterances ............................34
54. Sivananda’s Treasure Of Teachings .............................34
Chapter Four
Multi-Phased Message
55. Sivananda’s Versatility ....................................35
56. Sivananda’s Works ......................................36
57. Sivananda’s Literature ....................................36
58. Sivananda’s Gita .......................................37
59. Sivananda’s Upanishad....................................37
60. Sivananda’s Yoga, Asana Chart ...............................38
61. Sivananda’s Smriti ......................................39
62. Sivananda’s Gospel......................................39
63. Sivananda’s Message .....................................40
64. Sivananda’s Advice .....................................40
65. Sivananda’s Exhortation ...................................41
66. Sivananda’s Admonition ...................................42
67. Sivananda’s Song.......................................42
68. Sivananda’s Poems ......................................43
69. Sivananda’s Parables .....................................44
70. Sivananda’s Stories......................................44
71. Sivananda’s Wisdom In Humour...............................45
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72. Sivananda’s Medical Humour ................................45
Chapter Five
The Miracle Of Modern Age
73. Sivananda’s 90-Years’ Work.................................46
74. Sivananda’s Mission .....................................47
75. Sivananda’s Order ......................................47
76. Sivananda’s Disciple .....................................48
77. Sivananda’s Way Of Training Disciples ...........................48
78. Sivananda’s Trisula......................................49
79. Sivananda’s Discipline ....................................50
80. Sivananda’s Ashram .....................................50
81. Sivananda’s Nagar ......................................51
82. Sivananda’s Annakshetra...................................52
83. Sivananda’s Mahasamsthanam ................................52
84. Sivananda’s Art Studio ....................................53
85. Sivananda’s Regalia .....................................53
86. Sivananda’s Society .....................................54
87. Sivananda’s University ....................................55
88. Sivananda’s School Of Yoga .................................55
89. Sivananda’s Yoga Museum .................................56
90. Sivananda’s Yoga Movie...................................56
91. Sivananda’s Printing Press ..................................57
92. Sivananda’s Medical Organisation ..............................58
93. Sivananda’s Pathies .....................................58
94. Sivananda’s Tooth Powder ..................................59
95. Sivananda’s Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Works .......................60
96. Sivananda’s All-World Religions Federation ........................60
97. Sivananda’s All-World Sadhus’ Federation .........................61
98. Sivananda’s All-India Tour..................................61
99. Sivananda’s World Parliament Of Religions.........................62
100. Sivananda’s Global Tour ..................................62
101. Sivananda In Europe And America .............................63
102. Sivananda’s World Influence ................................64
103. Sivananda’s Life-Transforming Influence .........................64
104. Sivananda Mandir ......................................65
105. Sivananda Griha.......................................65
106. Sivananda Consciousness ..................................66
107. Sivananda In Every House .................................66
108. Sivananda’s Pada-Renu ...................................67
SADHANA TATTVA ......................................68
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Chapter One
THE LIGHT THAT IS LIFE
1. SIVANANDA’S LIFE
Siva’s life is God’s Guarantee to mankind. It is the Sadhaka’s Guide, an open scripture for
all to learn from. It is a divine bridge, linking the finite with the Infinite, connecting the land of
mortals with the Realm of Immortality.
As a student, he exemplified in himself the ideals of obedience and reverence. The Young
Dr. Kuppuswami showed that selfless and dynamic service paved the way to material prosperity,
too! He set an example in indiscriminate charity and proved that it invited wealth, peace and
happiness. As a flourishing doctor in Malaya during the 1920’s, his cheerful countenance and
robust body, proclaimed that intense work done with the correct mental attitude strengthened the
body, lengthened life, and infused peace into the heart and bliss into the soul of man.
By the single act of renunciation of all that riches and a prosperous career, Siva had taught
more than any scripture could, that realisation of the Self is dearer than wealth, dearer than
everything, than life itself. Awe-inspiring austerities, begging and pennilessness caused—not
unhappiness nor suffering in the heart of the zealous seeker Dr. Kuppuswami, but—an
intensification of the faith in God and His Unfailing Mercy.
To mankind blinded by the cataract of materialism, faithlessness and egoism, Siva extended
his helping hand—the Divine Life Society. He gave asylum to aspirants in his Ashram. In the Forest
Academy, Siva’s students have their inner vision unveiled.
This God has clothed himself in human garb. He has come amidst us as a Divine Invitation
to a perennial Forest of Immortal Bliss.
2. SIVANANDA’S HOROSCOPE
Moon
Lagna
Mars
Saturn
Rahu
Kethu Mercury
Sun
Jupiter Venus
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I have watched Siva listen with great enthusiasm to palmists and astrologers praising and
admiring his life and mission. Blessed are the palmists who have held the divine hand for few
minutes; and blessed are the astrologers who have meditated upon His Divine Life for a while. Siva
too, is interested in them, in encouraging them to express themselves and in making them known to
the public at large. The creator of creation and the ordainer of the orbit of heavenly bodies; does he
need to be told about his own traits and forewarned about his future?
He was born in 1887 to live for nearly another century. His birth-star was Bharani, which
has made him rule the Dharani (earth). What need have we to analyse his horoscope? He has
re-arranged our birth chart and changed the very course of our life. Blessed are we that we live in
His Time.
3. SIVANANDA’S BED EXERCISES
The core of Siva’s teachings is sincerity, earnestness and aspiration. He is firm in his
declaration that if one is eager to do Sadhana, it will be impossible for him to find excuses not to do
it! If one wishes to do some exercises, he says, he will do them, even if he is bed ridden, on the bed
itself. He has given the following easy exercises, which every one, however old and infirm, can
practise.
Exercise No 1: Catch hold of your ankles behind your back while squatting. Now bend
forward and touch the ground with your forehead. Release the hold on the ankles and in one
backward motion swing back, resting the two palms on the ground. Keep the right palm on the
ground and swing the trunk to the right and touch the ground on the right side with the left palm
also. Twist the trunk to the left side and place both the palms on the ground on the left side.
Exercise No 2: Stretch the legs forward. Catch hold of the toes with your hands. Try to bend
forward and touch the knees with your forehead, without bending the knees.
Exercise No 3: Sit cross-legged again. Breathe out completely and slowly. Draw the belly in
(Uddiyana Bandha).
Exercise No 4: Release the abdomen. Breathe normally. Now, draw the belly in and release
in rapid succession. Do not hold the breath. Do not shake the body also violently. This is an exercise
exclusively for the stomach. This is called Agnisara.
Exercise No 5: Close the fist and raise the forearm, bending at the elbows. Throw the arms
forward; then again draw the forearm backward, bending at the elbows. Repeat this three or four
times. Stretch the arms sideways and resume the normal position. Similarly, stretch the arms
upwards and bring them back to the normal position.
You can similarly evolve your own exercises, to suit your needs.
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4. SIVANANDA’S FAVOURITE ASANAS
Siva began practising Yogasanas even while he was serving as a doctor in Malaya. He was
so enthusiastic about them that he taught them to his cook (who later became his disciple, Swami
Shraddhananda, and attained Mahasamadhi at his lotus-feet). Sirsasana is undoubtedly the most
favourite Asava of Siva. He regards it as the King of Asanas. It is a tonic to the brain, a cure for
many ailments of the eyes and ears, a blessing for Brahmacharins and brain-workers, and an
indispensable friend of spiritual aspirants. In fact, Siva likes Sirsasana so much that even to those
who plead inability to do it, he prescribes the “Rabbit-Pose” (sit in Vajrasana, bend forward and
touch the ground with the crown of your head, resting the palms a little away on either side) or at,
least, letting the head “hang out” of the bed for a while. Sarvangasana is the next important Asana
which Siva likes very much and prescribes to everyone who wishes to maintain good health and
enjoy a long life. “Even if you can’t do Sirsasana and don’t do other Asanas, practise Sarvangasana
for a few minutes a day,” says Siva.
Paschimottanasana completes the trio. It exercises the abdomen and the spine, thus
warding off a host of diseases and preserving perfect health. Sarvangasana exercises the thyroid
gland and enables you to enjoy everlasting youth. Sirsasana makes you shine with Ojas Shakti.
Vajrasana Siva prescribes to all to help digestion; sit in it for fifteen minutes after meals and
you will never suffer from indigestion.
Siva is very very regular in the practice of Asanas; and he emphasises that even if you select
two Asanas and devote three minutes to the practice, if you are regular, you will derive immense
benefit.
5. SIVANANDA’S PRANAYAMA
Technique: Sit comfortably on a chair, sofa or easy chair. Draw the air through both nostrils,
as long as comfortable. Retain as long as comfortable. Repeat your Mantra or “OM” while retaining
the breath. Then exhale as long as comfortable. You need not observe any ratio between the
inhalation, exhalation and retention; but let the inhalation and exhalation be deep and full.
Benefits: The benefits of this Pranayama are incalculable. All the muscles are relaxed. All
the nerves are toned. Rhythm and harmony are established in the entire being. Mind is calmed.
Circulation is promoted. An inexpressible peace and bliss come to reign within you.
You can do it in the morning while lying in bed. Your mind will become alert for
commencing Japa and Dhyana. You can do it when the mind is about to lose balance on account of
the setting in of lust, anger or other evil Vrittis; the mind will be filled with a great power that will
prevent the evil Vrittis from disturbing it. You can do it just before commencing your study; the
mind will be concentrated easily and what you study will be indelibly impressed in your mind. You
can do it during your office work; you will get new strength every time and you will never be tired.
When you return home from the office you can practise this Pranayama and you will be recharged
with fresh energy.
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The greatest advantage is that once you start doing it you will do it very often; and your
mind can never find an excuse for not practising this Ati-Sukha-Purvak Pranayama, very very easy
and comfortable Pranayama which has all the advantages of Pranayama, without its “rules and
regulations”. Do it from now without fail.
6. SIVANANDA’S METHOD OF MEDITATION
Siva is the living illustration of “Brahma Karma-Samadhi” which Lord Krishna has
described in the Bhagavad Gita. He is a life-long ceaseless meditation on the Absolute. It is Siva
who has fulfilled the mission of the sages of the Upanishads and who has synthesised meditation
and life itself into a divine unbroken experience of God-consciousness.
His life demonstrates his teachings. And, he instructs his disciples to practise what he has
aptly termed “battle-field Pratyahara”. The aspirant should be able to shut-in the mind on the
battle-field of daily life, anywhere at any time. At the same time, Siva insists upon the first attempt
at meditation in the quiet early morning hours—Brahmamuhurta. This is when the Sadhaka fixes
his mind on God: Dharana. The rest of the day is to be meditation, unbroken God consciousness in
the midst of endless routine of variegated activity.
Siva is synthesis, every inch of him. He cannot see difference among the Yogas, religions or
systems of philosophic thought. To prove this, this Bee-God has gathered the essence from all
Yogas and from all religions and in his own honeycomb, the Sivananda Literature, given us the
honey of Divine Life, the Yoga of synthesis.
He wants us to be Bhaktas and Yogins, Dhyanins and Jnanins, dynamic selfless workers and
detached Vedantins, all at the same time. He leads the way. The continuous meditation during the
day that Siva practises and preaches is, thus, made to run through all the grooves of the Yoga of
Synthesis. God in the man makes us His servants, God in the shrines makes us His devotees, God
within us beckons to us to close our eyes and remain self forgetfully absorbed in him. God in all
reveals the Cosmic Consciousness that pervades all creation and transcends it. This is the method of
meditation that Lord Sivananda exemplifies in himself for our emulation.
7. SIVANANDA’S KIRTAN
Siva’s Kirtan, like Krishna’s Flute is enrapturing. In it mingle melodiously the plaintive
prayer of a meek devotee, the eager comradeship of a loving friend, the humble submission of a
loyal servant, and the total surrender of a conquered beloved. In the sweetest nectar of his
Nama-Sankirtan, Siva has mixed the Nava-Rasas; and in his mode of singing he beautifully
expresses all the Bhavas.
Siva adores all Gods, knowing that there is only One God. He sings the following
invocatory San-Kirtan Dhvanis invariably at the commencement of every auspicious undertaking.
Jaya Ganesha Jaya Ganesha Jaya Ganesha Pahi Mam
Sri Ganesha Sri Ganesha Sri Ganesha Raksha Mam
Jaya Sarasvati Jaya Sarasvati Jaya Sarasvati Pahi Mam
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