Revered Baba Ramdev Maharajji and Revered Dada J.P. Vaswani

It is but appropriate that a renowned yogic healer like Baba Ramdev Maharaj was called upon to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for the Nursing College, a new venture of the Sadhu Vaswani Mission.

The structure, over and above the parking and ground floor, will comprise of seven floors, admeasuring an area of approximately 48,000 square feet. At about Rs. 1,200 a square foot, its estimated cost is about Rs. 5 to 6 crores.

As the seed sown for this edifice, has been watered by the blessings, benedictions and prayers of Baba Ramdev and Dada J.P.Vaswani, it is but natural that it will grow into a strong and stalwart tree, under whose canopy will flourish the future Florence Nightingales of India, to bring succour, sustenance and healing to the suffering multitude.

When Baba Ramdev arrived at the Sadhu Vaswani Mission on this auspicious Basant Panchami day, seeing him and Dada together was equivalent to taking a dip in the confluence of two holy rivers. Dada welcomed Baba with a trophy, shawl and coconut and said that Baba Ramdev has brought spring with him, dispelling the desolation of winter. Baba had set the whole of India ablaze with yoga, transferring suffering into health in yoga. ‘Yog’ is union with the Divine and His creation and the way of Yoga is the way of peace. Dada said this made Baba Ramdev the perfect candidate for the next Noble Peace Prize that had pumped new life into the ancient teachings of Yoga.

Dada stated that there are many types of Yoga, but his Guru, Sadhu Vaswani, had taught him “Sahaj Yoga” which comprises of ­

1. Samsang ­ seek the knowledge of Yog from a true yogi.
2. Silence
3. No desire for personal popularity, praise or pride.
4. Do not try to be a reformer, but improve yourself.
5. All your work should be an offering unto the Lord.
6. Stay away from anger, with peace as your greatest wealth.
7. Talk a little, eat a little, sleep a little and serve the poor and the animals with love.

Two of Dada J.P.Vaswani’s book were inaugurated by Baba Ramdev and then began his much awaited chat fest. His conversation with the surging audience began with reminding everyone that they were so fortunate to be in the presence of Dada who embodies all the qualities of a true saint.

He pointed out that no relationship on this earth is coincidental, for it is due to the culmination of several births, the Guru disciple relationship being the most important one of all.

Being in the company of saints gives rise to good thoughts which lead to a good life, for thoughts are so powerful that they can make or break an individual. Baba Ramdev further propounded that importance of vegetarianism from the point of view of health as well as in following the principle of non-violence.

He said the best gift we can give our Guru is to emulate his teachings.

He then encouraged the audience to join him in the chanting of ‘Om’ and presented some of the basic pranayama methods which help in eradication of disease and in maintenance of health.

The programme ended with the glorious sight of the sage and the yogi touching each others feet and then clasped in a warm embrace.