With a gentle touch to heart-strings in a song of gratitude,
Listen;
and follow the sonorous tune to silence.
A silent cradle of complete surrender where a light of love is born.
Mind smiling, all from the wordless prayer of giving and forgiving.
Let Mother Earth sing the love-tune of life for all Her creatures today and each day of your life.
Blessings of the Tradition for you and your loved ones, and may you enjoy a gracious New Year.

Om,
Swami Ritavan

Swami Veda Bharati took his Mahasamadhi July 14, 2015. He holds the prestigious title of Mahamandaleshwara in the Swami order of monks.  Swami Veda was also the Chancellor of HIHT University, Dehradun, which was established by Master Swami Rama. He authored approximately 18 books on Indian spirituality including a 1500 page comprehensive commentary on two of the four chapters of Patanjali’s Yoga-sutras. Before taking the vows of Swamihood in 1992, Swami Veda Bharati was known as Dr. Usharbudh Arya.

Table of Contents

1. Skill in Action by Swami Veda Bharati
2. Here and Hereafter by Swami Rama
3. Is an Ashram for Me? by Swami Ritavan Bharati
4. HYT-TTP Newsletter by Rabindra Sahu
5. Yoga Approved in Saudi Arabia by Swami Ritavan Bharati
6. Thoughts on Breath Retreat by Ruby Hand
7. Seminar with Bettina Bäumer by Stephen Parker (Stoma)
8. New Release! Lectures on Yoga Sutras: Karma Yoga, by Swami Rama
9. Dear Yoga Mentor, My Question Is…
10. Sadhana in Applied Spirituality
11. 2017 Events and Beyond
12. Full Moon Meditation Dates
13. Location of our SRSG ashram

For the first time the science of mantra is made understandable for the modern Western reader. The most common misconceptions regarding meditation and the use of mantra are explained clearly and often humorously. This comprehensive book covers the science of mantra from all angles, including linguistics, history, psychology, science, philosophy, and religion. Chapters include “The Sounds and the Psyche,” “Subtle Origins of Sound,” and “Levels of Initiation.”

To purchase, please see: https://themeditationcenter.org/product/mantra-meditation/

Note: at some booksellers, the author listed is Pandit Usharbudh Arya as this is the pre-sanyas name for Swami Veda

Dec 8th, 9th & 10th, 2017 with Pandit Dabral at Loyola U. Retreat Center, Woodstock, Illinois, USA.

Pandit Dabral is a Sanskrit scholar and an advanced teacher in the Himalayan Tradition. He is an initiate of Swami Rama and a disciple of Swami Veda. Pandit Dabral is also our center’s Spiritual Director.

Pandit Dabral will teach us the philosophy and practices within the Tantric texts, including Vijnanabhairava. The retreat will also feature an Ashram like daily schedule.

For the schedule and to register, please see: http://hymcillinois.com/teacher-training-program/annual-hymta-retreat