Vendanta Yoga Scholar Swami Paramanandji to Visit Houston
Last updated: June 12, 2009

HOUSTON : The arrival of a genuine enlightened master is a rare and invaluable blessing. One such master will return to Houston from June 20 to June 21.

His Holiness Yug Purush Swami Paramanandji Maharaj is not an ordinary master. “Yug Purush” is a title given to only a very few holy masters. It means “Man of the Era”. True to his name, Swamiji is a spiritual treasure and a rare and authentic Hindu yogi of the Shankaracharya lineage from India. He is an enlightened sage and a great scholar/philosopher of Bhakti, Yoga and Vendanta -the ultimate teaching of oneness, which believes there is just one soul that pervades throughout the universe.

Swamiji has many followers around the world and devotes his entire life to the teaching of others in Self Realization, and the uplifting of life for those in need.

His every effort is dedicated to the well being, both physically and spiritually, of others. To follow Swamiji’s message of hope is to begin a great adventure. Many people have felt a transformation within themselves just by being in his presence.

Swamiji brings to the world something for which the whole human race stands in desperate need. Millions of people all over the world are seeking to transform & improve their lives. Swamiji believes that each of us can help leave a better world for our children and their children; a world that is more trusting in the belief that inside each of us lies a wealth of power to learn how to love and to change.

In August 2000, Swamiji was invited to speak at the first World Millennium Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders held at United Nations General Assembly Hall in New York City.

Swamiji’s message is simple; ‘Know Thyself’… and his techniques to attaining this knowledge are as vast as the ocean. His mission is to help us experience our true essence, that absolute bliss that we are. His teachings are profound, simple, and yet concise which he teaches with clear vision, love and great humor. During Swamiji’s meditations many people have had their third eyes open up for the first time in their lives. As with all truly enlighten beings, it is sheer joy to be in his presence for one feels a sense of peace, unconditional love and complete well-being.

Swamiji stresses that true yoga is not just physical postures but is a complete system that promotes wellness of Body, Mind and Soul. The unique techniques of Swamiji beautify and purify your body, mind, intellect, brain and soul. Yoga is very popular but the vast majority does not yet know the true meaning of Yoga. Yoga does not simply mean ‘Union of body, mind and soul’, as it is often translated. True Yoga reaches beyond “union” to the attainment of Self Realization.

Thus, Swamiji promotes not only physical fitness but also spiritual realization by offering this complete system of Yoga and explains the highest teachings in very simple words. According to the teachings of Swamiji one should attain Supreme Bliss, Knowledge & Salvation in this life, not after death. Swamiji is a true yogi and lives a very simple life, keeping nothing for himself, but always thinking of the well-being of others.

Millions of devoted followers from across the globe hold him in highest reverence and esteem. Swamiji is renowned for his teachings and charitable works. He fosters hundreds of service projects through Paramanand Yoga and Vedant Institute, Inc., (http://paramyoga. org) a non-profit organization that manages his many service projects in India. He is the inspiring force behind Vatsalya Gram, which is a women’s and children’s village in India. He is the Spiritual Guru of Didi Maa Sadhvi Ritambhara who is one of his most famous disciples.

Swamiji’s title is: Acharya Mahamandelashwar Yug Purush Sri Swami Paramanandji Giri Maharaj, Meaning: Enlightened One of His Time, and The Teacher of the Ages. The title is bestowed upon Swamiji by the other saints and holy people of his Hindu sect. (similar to the Dalai Lama of the Buddhist sect). Swamiji refers to his position as Spiritual Leader. Swamiji travels worldwide sharing knowledge through initiation, passing on Divine power to those who are ready to receive it.

During Swamiji’s visit to Houston, several lectures are planned. If you are willing to risk a complete change in your life-outlook, please attend; it won’t devastate you. Rather you will gain from it, joyful new insight into what life is really all about, and that’s a promise!