CONTENTS EDITORIAL

Page No. Nachiketa Tapovan is like a

♦ Swamiji's Message 3 beautiful flower and its activities are like
NACHIKETA TAPOVAN ♦ Down the Memory Lane 4 the fragrance of that flower. A flower
Plot No.70, Phase I, Kavuri Hills, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad – 500 033 can not carry its fragrance on its own.
♦ Annual Day Celebration 5
Phone No. 040 – 23113887 Mobile No. – 9849168937
Regd. By Govt. of A.P. (Regd. No. 53/IV/99) It is the breeze that wafts the scent of
the flower and makes its fragrance
Volume: 1
Nachiketanjali 25th January, 2009 ♦ Free Medical Aid 6 reach you.
Issue 2 Sunday
Swami Vivekananda’s Birthday was serve a feast to the eyes of audience. ♦ Vidya Mandir 7 This newsletter is like the breeze,
reaching out to you, carrying our
celebrated as National Youth Day all The occasion was graced by Sri J. ♦Yoga 8 fragrance.
th
over India on the 12 of January and Rambabu, IAS (Retd.), Sri Prakash We hope you liked our inaugural
Nachiketa Tapovan was no exception Rao, AGM, SBI, Smt. Padmaja and issue, which is meant especially for
to this phenomenon. We marked this most of our well wishers. There was a you, because the Creator of this
beautiful flower, Swami Nachiketananda
occasion by celebrating our Annual day rainbow of colours, gaiety and has showered His grace on humanity
EDITORIAL BOARD
on the 11th January 2009. No stone was enthusiasm with a shower of sheer love through His "Divine Message".
left unturned by the ardent volunteers that drenched us all, present in the His divine presence has stimulated
d Editor the flower to bloom by bringing joy into
as well as the talented participants to ashram. More news on page no. 5
Narsimha Subhadra K. the lives of the underprivileged.
The success of our aims and
Editorial Consultants: motives in starting this organisation will
Annapurna R. depend on you and us working together.

Durga
It is Our Organisation and that is
Sowja A. because you and we are One!
By the way, we can work together
only if we keep in touch with each other
constantly and that is possible through
this newsletter.
We assure you, this would make
you feel very much a part of Nachiketa
Tapovan.

Sri J. Rambabu Garu Addressing our young children Yours in the service of Motherland
NACHIKETA TAPOVAN ASHRAM
Gairan Tanda, Kodgal Village, Jadcherla Mandal, Mahaboobnagar Dist-509301
Ph: +91-40-23113887 • Mobile: 98491 68937• www.nachiketatapovan.org
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Subhadra K.

1 Life is a song, let's sing it together! Spirituallity is not a theory but it has to be practiced in every action! 2
 DOWN THE MEMORY LANE
Nachiketa
Tapovan is the
spiritual child of
its Founder and
managing trustee
P. Vasundhara
and Sri P. S.
Reddy. The driv-
ing, guiding and
spiritual force is of
course Swami
Nachiketananda.
The seeds were sown way back in shade, security and sustenance to all.
Message 1997. Once the Divine wills, no time is The gigantic force, who prefers to
by Adhyatmik Praneta wasted in getting started. Things fell stay behind the screen is Swami
Every human being is in the Mere worldly achievements in life are into place and started happening. The Nachiketananda, our Guru, Guide and
evolution process, no matter what that not going to reveal the truth but will seed has been planted and a fabulous Mentor. There is no activity in which
tree has emerged from that tiny seed He does not evince interest.
person is. Every action of that person make life more miserable. Therefore
in the form of Nachiketa Tapovan. It was
is judged by the performance not by before taking any step towards or into Slowly, people started stretching
established in 1999 as a non-profitable
the process. But truth lies in the life we need to have great introspection their helping hands and formed a group
spiritually oriented service organisation
process. This process kindles the inner to find out the real purpose of life. For to spread moral and spiritual values.
of volunteers. We all live like one big
fire...and there is a kind of every human being there are different family, moulded and shaped in
Our Vidya Mandir activities were amazing ways by Swami
awakening...a kind of understanding...a roles to play in the life and once it is
started in the nearby Madhapur Slum Nachiketananda.
kind perception...Therefore we should clear then functioning becomes a
and later shifted to a temporary hut
start giving serious thought to process wonderful journey itno bliss. We invite you to join our family and
where our present building stands out
itself in order to understand the purpose We can see around us many help elevate humanity irrespective of
elegantly today.The building came
of life. people who are spiritual and never waver Caste, Creed, Community or Gender
much later.
This process leads to understand in their decision and work ceaselessly and look upon people as the absolute
Now the tree- Nachiketa Tapovan- manifestation of the divine.
our very purpose of life and then towards the cause. Their life is more is heavily laden with fruits, providing
everything becomes more clear and discipline than others. Therefore we
easy. Otherwise, people are just should draw inspiration from them and
spending their lives without knowing work for the higher goal in the lives.
what they have in their inner chamber Yours in the service of Motherland
of the heart. I always believe that
without purpose in life there no life. Even
animals have some purpose in their
lives. But when it comes to human
beings, we need to understand this life
Swami Nachiketananda
differently and take every step wisely.

3 Devotion to the mother is the root of all welfare! You may delay, but the life will not. Celebrate the Moment! 4
 ANNUAL DAY CELEBRATIONS
Yoga demonstration by children
The students exhibited a kaleidoscope
of cultural activities ranging from
Mimicry to Dandiya. The combination
of hard work, devotion and
resourcefulness of the organizers and
the potential and ardor of the
participants resulted in a spectacle
enjoyed by about 300 pairs of eyes.
The demonstration of asanas and the
vibrant Dandiya were the highlights of
this cultural event. On this eventful day
Nachiketa Tapovan’s inaugural issue
of its fortnightly newsletter was
Sri Prakash Rao giving away
certificates
5 Out of purity and silence comes the word of power.
Garbha Dance by children
released under the auspices of Smt.
Padmaja. The newsletter will be in
your hands on the 10th and 25th of
each month carrying a hope of
support and response from you.The
crisp and colorful show came to an
end with the distribution of prizes by
Sri J. Rambabu, IAS Retd.&
Charirman of APSFC, Sri Prakash
Rao, AGM, SBI, and Sri Ajit N. Intelli
Group to the students for their
academic and all round excellence
in the year 2008-2009.
Smt. Padmaja releasing
newsletter 'Nachiketanjali
FREE MEDICAL AID
Leela, Director of Dispensary distributing medicines
It is a known fact that the cost of medical care is beyond the
reach of the average person not to mention the poor. Nachiketa
Tapovan conducts free medical camps on all the Sundays from
10 am to 12.30 pm. On an average 60 to 80 people of the
underprivileged community are deriving the benefits of free
medication. Thanks for worshipping God through this activity...
We extend our gratitude to Natco Pharma Ltd, Granules India
Ltd., Reddy Labs and Ranbaxy for their generosity in supplying
free medicine to us. On the first Sunday of every month we
conduct a special health camp. Maxi Vision and Drishti have
extended their support in conducting Special Eye camps at our
premises, free of cost.
Dr. Surendra Eye camp is in progress!
Self help is the best help in the world.!
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 VIDYA MANDIR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
whenever time and funds permit, we
try our best to incorporate such
educational outings into our class
room learning. The excitement and
happiness with which the children
wait to go on such outings is
immeasurable. A trip to Nehru
The beautiful world in which we live and Zoological park in mid-October proved
where from we learn the lessons of to be educational as well as
survival lay outside the class room. recreational to our 3rd class students.
The benefits that and outdoor learning The children absorbed lots of
activity has on children's mental, information about the animal kingdom
physical and academic development and their habitats. More such trips
and the future of their success in life would serve as great motivation for
is often not alloted the role that they them to put their best into this
deserve. Thanks to Swamiji’s advocacy, endeavor to learn.
Children's day out!

SAY means Simple Awareness of awareness and curing various ailments.

Yoga. This programme comprises 15 This programme simply brings life into
asanas and simple breathing patterns total awareness and awareness into
which helps in developing deeper life.

7 Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much! What we think we become. 8

 YOGA ASHRAM ACTIVITIES
The definition of Yoga has changed
through its evolution. Now a days the
moment you say yoga people think
only about asanas, pranayama or
physical health. The word yoga means
'Unity' or 'Oneness' with the divine and
is derived from the sanskrit word 'Yuj'
which means 'to join'. Yoga means the
union of Individual soul with the Sadhana Kuteer designed and
Supreme soul. Divine hands at work! erected by Swamiji at the Ashram.
Yoga is a divine gift revealed to the
ancient sages so that man is given the
opportunity to realize his divine nature.
Yoga is an Adhyatmik Science. It
teaches you how to elevate ourselves
into various planes. When you perform
selfless action (Nishkama Karma) it The Sacred Fire
becomes 'Karmayoga'. If you are
Perform 'Homa' to have an
performing Jnana Yagna without ego it
is called 'Jnana Yoga'. 'Insight' of your 'True Self'!
Not religiously but if you are
immersed in Japa without any
expectation then it is called 'Japa
Yoga'. Not superficially but if you forget
yourselves in the glory of Almighty it is
called 'Bhakti Yoga'. Temporary Dhyana Madnir in the Kuteer
When you perform asanas and
Pranayama concentrating not only on
your physical health, but also your
spiritual health, then it becomes Hatha
Yoga. Hatha Yoga brings harmony
between your physcial, mental and
spiritual planes. When you perform
meditation with the urge to discover
yourself it is called 'Raja Yoga'.
Similarly there are many streams
of yoga, like Mantra Yoga, Laya Yoga,
Tantra Yoga, Swara Yoga etc. All these A true expression of Eternal and Annapurna - the Kitchen - where
Swamiji, Mataji and other Devotees
yogas are meant to realise our True Immortal Bliss experienced through Divne food was cooked by Swamiji and
performing Dhuni for the welfare of the
Self. Inner Yaga! Mataji and distributed as Prasad.
mankind...

9 Yoga is internal journey! Karmayoga means enjoying every action! 10

 DHYANA MANDIR UPCOMING EVENTS

Dear Atmabandhu
We solicit your gracious presence with family &friends on the occasion of
"REPUBLIC DAY "
and
CONVOCATION PROGRAMME FOR COMPUTER TRAINEES
at our
"NACHIKETA TAPOVAN VIDYA MANDIR"
on Sunday, 26th January 2009 at 09.00 a.m.
Sri Vinai K.
MD, Embedded Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
has kindly consented to be the Chief Guest.
Venue: Yours in the service of Motherland
NACHIKETA TAPOVAN D. SUBHA
Director
Plot No. 70, Phase I, Kavuri Hills,
Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. (Nachiketa Tapovan Vidya Mandir)
Construction progress of Dhyana Mandir
FREE OM
SPECIAL HEALTH CAMP MAHA SHIVARATRI
On Sunday 2nd Feb 2009 On Monday 23rd Feb 2009

EYE CHECKUP

TIME: 9 PM ONWARDS


ENT CHECK UP

POOJA: MIDNIGHT


PAEDIATRIC CHECK UP

ALL ARE WELCOME !

11 Nishkama Karma is offering to God! Share our similarities, Celebrate our differences. 12
 DONATION RECIEVED FOR ASHRAM Construction Committee 28. Shanti Y.
Members 29. Dr. Ramesh C. N.
Sri VijayKumar KVK Nilanchal Power Pvt. Ltd. The names of spiritual souls, who 30. Dr. Leela K.
have accepted the proposal of Tapovan 31. Dr. Surendra A.
Smt. Rama Kasargoud Power Corp. Ltd. to be a part of different Construction
Smt. Subhadra K. KVK Bio-Energy Pvt. Ltd. Committees are given below... 32. Dr. Rohini R.
Smt. Manikyamba RVK Energy Pvt. Ltd. 33. Dr. Amulya
Smt. Shanthi MMS Steel & Power Pvt. Ltd. 1. Vijay Kumar K. 34. Dr.Ishwaracharya D.
Smt. Nirmala K. Hotel Sri Brindavan. 2. Rama Devi K. 35. Dr. Prafulla Kumar
Smt. Sowmya C. 3. Subhadra K. 36. Dr. Priyamvada Reddy
4. Leela N. 37. Dr. Viajay Kumar B.
5. Prasad Y.V.S.S. 38. Dr. Sudhakar K.
Various Construction Various Ad-hoc 39. Vijaya A.
6. Sheshagiri Rao
Committees Committees 40. Ajit N.
7. Suryanarayana Reddy P.
8. Manikyamba G. 41. Prasad T.
1. Temple 1. Advisory Committee
9. Ram Sandila 42. Nageswar Rao
2. Vidya Mandir 2. Medical Committee
10. Pawan Kumar 43. Anuradha K.
3. Dispensary cum Hospital 3.Vidya Mandir Committee
11. Subha D. 44. Sucharita Tathe
4. Ramakrishnalaya 4. Yoga Research Committee
12. Durga K. 45. Swaroopa R.
5. Compound Wall 5. Ayurveda Research Committee
13. Annapurna R. 46. Prashanti K.
6. Dhyana Mandir 6. IT Committee
7. Vanaprastha 7. Spiritual Committee 14. Sushma Sharma
15. Anand A.
OUR PUBLICATIONS 16. Venkatram Reddy
17. Mallaiah
A set of 8
'Yogic CDs' 18. Krishna P.
w e r e Cost of each 19. Hema Reddy Y.
released on CD is Rs.35/- 20. Chalapathi V.
1st April
21. Vijaysen Reddy M.
2007.
22. Sandhya M.
The CDs comprise volunteers. 'Om' - A divine 23. Vinay K.
instructions given on different melody is first of the series. 24. Sudha Rani M.
yogic techniques based on an All the CDs are available at the 25. Nirmal D.
extensive research done by Nachiketa Tapovan premises
Swami Nachiketananda and at Kavuri Hills, and also in 26. Sowmya C.
assisted by other Swamis and leading bookstores. 27. Madhukar M.

13 Take care of your small actions it will takc care of yourself! 14

The greatest goodness is in the highest freedom.
 AN APPEAL
A couple of weeks ago on Sunday
11 January 2009 Nachiketa Tapovan
released its inaugural issue of
Nachiketanjali-our Newsletter-high
lighting all our major activities.
A 16 page free newsletter was sent
to all our sponsors, donors, well-
wishers and above all the participants
in this noble task.
Construction of a Dhyana Mandir
with a seating capacity of 400 people
was taken up in the first phase of
Ashram activity. This will be
dedicated to the general public with
the basic objective of enlightening the
spirituality in everyone's heart.
We have started the construction
with the minimum funds available to
us, which is clearly a drop in the
ocean. The estimated cost of
construction as of now is Rs. 25
Lakhs. It was decided that we should
issue a letter of appeal to all
members.
We solicit generous donations in
cash or kind for the successful
Be good and do good! - Swami Vivekananda.
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completion of the Dhyana Mandir.
It may kindly be noted that
donations to Nachiketa Tapovan are
exempted from Income Tax u/s 80G
of IT Act, 1961 of Govt. of India.
Donations in the form of Cheques /
Demand Drafts may please be drawn
in favour of Nachiketa Tapovan.
Thanking you and awaiting your
favourable consideration of our appeal
at an early date.
Yours in the service of Motherland
SPIRITUAL INVITATION
Selfless souls, those who want to
serve society without expecting any
thing and ready to take up challenges
without fear and ready to be a part of
organisation can contact our Adhyatmik
Praneta, on Phone or can visit
organisaton.
Ph. 098491 68937
CREATIVITY FROM OUR LITTLE ANGELS
At Nachiketa Tapovan, there are so many aspiring budding artists and poets
and what not! We will showcase strengths of two students each fortnight.
Durga from class 5 who has been with
us since the inception of Tapovan is
someone who won everyone’s heart
with her hard work and talent to
express through poems.
The Moon is my Friend
Moon is my friend
Because, when my mother beats me,
I cry for 1-2 minutes
Then I sit in front of my gate
I look at the sky.
Narasimha from class 4 is the name
The moon and stars make me happy.
that comes to our mind at the mention
All my sadness goes away
of “art”. Expression through drawing is
My happiness comes back to me.
his strength. He is also known for his
My friend is the moon!
candor and leadership skills.
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