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Again in 1968, Chidananda undertook the Global Tour at the request of numerous disciples and devotees of
Sivananda and visited all countries of the world. Wherever he went, devotees received him cordially and listened to him with rapt attention. In one of his innumerous meetings, Swami Chidananda met
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Quite early in life, although born in a wealthy family, he shunned the pleasures of the world to devote himself to seclusion and contemplation. In the matter of study, it was the spiritual books which had the most appeal to him, more than college books. Even while he was at college, text-books had to
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Service, especially of the sick, often brought out the fact that he had no idea of his own separate existence as an individual. It seemed as if his body clung loosely to his soul. His service was not limited to human beings. Birds and animals claimed his attention as much as, if not more than, human
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The family was noted for its high code of conduct, and this was infused into his life. Charity and service were the glorious ingrained virtues of the members of the family. These virtues were also a part of
Sridhar Rao's life. He discovered ways and means of manifesting them. No one who sought his
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Mangalore. In 1932, he joined the Sir M.Ct. Muthiah Chettiar Higher Secondary School in Madras, where he distinguished himself as a brilliant student. His cheerful personality, exemplary conduct, and extraordinary traits earned him a special place in the hearts of
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Very soon after joining the Ashram, he gave ample evidence of the brilliance of his intellect. He delivered lectures, wrote articles for magazines, and gave spiritual instructions to the visitors. When the Yoga-Vedanta Forest
University (now known as the
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Avatara and said "Beloved Babaji is verily Naam Avatara. His entire life and personality is a radiant example and expression of Naam Bhakti and Naam Shakti. I bow down in silent reverence and love at his holy feet."
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beings. He understood their language of suffering. His service of a sick dog evoked the admiration of his Guru, Sivananda. He would raise his finger in grim admonition when he saw anyone practicing cruelty to dumb animals in his presence.
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Chidananda
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who went on to become popular for teaching yoga on
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to renounce resounded within his pure heart. He ever thirsted for the darshan (meeting) of Saints and Sadhus (renunciates) visiting the metropolis.
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life (life of renunciation). This lifestyle was joyously nurtured until, as later events proved, it blossomed into sainthood.
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