Inspired by Pujya Swami Chinmayananda, she completed the brahmachari course at 'Sandeepany Sadhanalaya' in 1986 and was posted as an acharya of Chinmaya Mission Toronto. Brahmacharini Sadhanaji received sannyasa initiation (diksha) from Pujya Swami Tejomayananda on Shivaratri in 2003.

Swaminiji teaches adults and youth through lectures, seminars, and workshops. She also conducts stress management courses, as well as relaxation training.

We are entering the New Year, 2010.

It will be new according to the demands of the calendar, but it is up to us to make it meaningful, happy, and successful.

Please remember - the road to the destination called a Meaningful Fulfilled Life is not always straight.

On this road we might encounter curves called Obstacles, speed bumps called Vasanas, loops called Friends,
red lights called Confusion, caution lights called Family, and traffic jams called Old Jobs unfinished and New Jobs
around the corner.

But, if we have as our head lights a Higher Vision, an engine called Right Attitude, plenty of gas called Perseverance,
a spare tire called Determination, insurance called Faith - and just like Arjuna - a Driver called the Lord,
we will arrive at our destination called Happiness and Success, not only in 2010 but beyond.

We will also enjoy plenty of green lights called Inspiration, Togetherness, Harmony and Enthusiasm.

May 2010 be a very special year for all of us.

May we all grow in strength, brilliance, and understanding as members of the Chinmaya Mission family and in global
awareness, ready to embrace the wisdom of the rishi culture through the gift of Guru-shishya param-para.

In Gurudev's Service

Swamini Shivapriyananda
Regional Head, Chinmaya Mission Canada