Invitation
YOGA 39

(Eine Übersetzung nehmen wir nicht vor, da die Teilnehmer/innen mit der englischen Sprache vertraut sein müssen)

Duration: Six months (from 1st October 1992 to 30th March, 1993)
Venue: Ganga Darshan, Munger
Fees: US$ 1000
Under the Guidance of Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati
Bihar School of Yoga, Ganga Darshan, Munger, Bihar 811201, India

A great mission was revealed to Paramahansa Swami Satyananda Saraswati in a vision, after which he founded the Bihar School of Yoga and later began conducting Introductory Sannyasa Training Courses. These courses were the first of their kind to be conducted along broader lines for the purpose of promoting a regenerated form of sannyasa life which could be passed on to future generations.

This great vision and plan of Paramahansaji took further form and shape with the one-year Sannyasa Training Course conducted in 1991, under the guidance of Paramahansa Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati. This course evolved from the life work and mission of Paramahansaji which was to take concrete steps towards the development of each individual's awareness of the higher levels of consciousness and realization.

In view of the desire of many foreign aspirants to attend this course, a similar Training Course will be conducted from 1st October 1992 to March 1993. The medium used will be English in order to enable foreign students to partake of this unique experience.

The purpose of this course is to awaken the real and deeper meaning of spiritual life and its value for each person's enfoldment, development and fulfilment. Today, such a course is necessary in order to clarify the meaning of Yoga, of renunciation and of sannyasa, for modern aspirants who sincerely wish to dedicate themselves totally to the awakening of their spiritual potential.

This introduction to sannyasa life is not meant for those aspirants who wish to hide themselves in a remote place away from society and live a secluded and cloistered life. Rather, it is meant to expose the aspirant to all aspects of life using life as a teacher.

Paramahansaji Satyananda Saraswati recognized that the chaos, unhappiness and disorder that exists in the world, in the mind an in society today, are a direct reflection of the state and condition of human consciousness. In order to contribute to a better way of life on earth, he felt that man's mind must be fed new rays of inspiration, new food for thought. A realistic and practical path for the development of homogeneous awareness and existence in the internal and external worlds was needed for all categories of people.

This could be achieved by first raising the level of consciousness of a select group of individuals who are willing to surrender and devote their lives to the service of humanity. This group of men and women will be specially trained, directed and guided. All will be exposed to spirituality in all aspects of life: physical, emotional, mental and psychic.

This course will be a time of ceaseless activities. Day will not be differentiated from night. There will be no time for idle thoughts, doubts or confusion. The mind shall always be centred on a constant path for the achievement of the end goal - the discovery of Self. A vast amount of knowledge will have to be assimilated in a relatively short period of time.

Minds will be expanded to their fullest capacities. Barriers will be broken within the mind with the aim of developing self-understanding and the ability to communicate with others. Without self-understanding, one cannot begin to understand other's problems.

In the ashram a kaleidoscope of life will be experienced with the combination of duties and activities shared by all. Books will be compiled, edited and printed by the sannyasins and students themselves from the material taken from class lectures, seminars, yoga camps and conventions. Public speaking will be planned, organised and executed as a part of practical training. The maintenance of the ashram: cooking, cleaning, typing, office and clerical responsibilities, gardening, press work, teaching, research, charitable work, will be assumed and shared by everyone.

A practical, creative, responsible as well as highly developed spiritual personality will be the aim. Individual creative thinking will be encouraged and stimulated. The ego or individual self should not be suppressed or lost, but the essence of the body, mind and soul should be spiritualized. The atmosphere will be of a strictly spiritual nature, stimulating individual initiative and expression. Intense meditation will be practised with many advanced techniques. Many aspects of bhakti, karma, raja and hatha yoga, tantra shastra and kundalini yoga will be included.

Complete the enclosed application form (*) and return it as soon as possible. Admissions will stop on 30th June 1992.

Fees of US$ 1000, which includes board & lodging, should be paid on arrival. It is non-transferable and non-refundable.

Send a Health Certificate along with the application form. Upon receipt of your application, a letter will be sent to you giving further details regarding the course.

During the six months you will not be allowed to go outside the ashram for any purpose.

Ashram discipline is the most important factor of this course. Drugs, alcohol, smoking, personal relationships, and food other than that prepared in the ashram, are not permitted. If you are found indulging in any of these you will be asked to leave immediately.

Application is NOT A GUARANTEE for admission. Entrance will be strictly as per the admission letter.