PUJYA SADHU PROF V. RANGARAJANJI -BANGALORE,
INDIA
J H B B A S E - 1 3 TH A P R I L - 2 0 T H A P R I L
P R E T O R I A B A S E : 2 1 ST - 2 8 TH A P R I L
INVITATION
At the Lotus Feet...
Prepared by Hindu devotees
South Africa Welcomes
SADHU Prof V. RANGARAJAN
 Acclaimed Hindu Scholar and saint-a friend of the spiritual seeker, Honorable
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Pujya Sadhuji Prof V. Rangarajan is currently in SA delivering discourses,
lectures and sharing spiritual insights and the lofty ideals of Bharathavarsha
in a post modernist context. At the same time Sadhu will engage leading
minds in the world of inter-faith dialogue and understanding.
WHO IS THE SADHU?
Regarded as a renaissance thinker, Sadhu V Rangarajan shares a deep insight
into ancient Vedic spirituality and universal human values that breathes new
life into the eternal essence of Unity in Consciousness.
Rising above the narrow considerations of caste, colour, religion,
background, Sadhu shares insightful wisdom on the eternal questions of life:
who am I, where did I come from and what is my ultimate destiny?
Such areas of deep reflection, Sadhu answers with profound humility and
with clarity of thought, leaves the audience spellbound Sadhu has met a
range of influential leaders in SA from government, to religious organizations,
youth organizations as well as business groups, sharing wisdom.
Background
 Sadhu Prof Rangarajan, disciple of H.H. Yogi Ramsuratkumar of
Tiruvannamalai and Founder Trustee of Sister Nivedita Academy has
visited SA since 1985, for the first time on an invitation from the Divine
Life Society of SA, to edit the society’s prestigious publication, Yoga
Lessons for Children in 6 Volumes, published on the occasion of the
centenary of Swami Sivananda.
 Sadhu Rangarajan also visited SA in June-August 1995 when he went
there to help in organising the World Hindu Conference in Durban from
July 7-11, 1996 which was addressed by distinguished personalities and
luminaries, saints and sadhus from all over the world, including Dr Nelson
Mandela, the then President of the Republic of SA.
 He also toured the entire country giving lectures and addressing Hindu
organisations to bring the Hindus under one banner.
Indo-Afro Connection
 SA VISIT- (PICTURE: Abbu Lingam and Parambhu)-Cape
 In his recent visit to South Africa, Sadhu Prof V. Rangarajan has also met with
various religious and community leaders and has given blessings to devotees
from different faiths. In KZN Sadhu started the e-Learning Programme on
Values as well as on “VIJNANA BHARATI - Course on Indian Thought and
Culture”. As explained by late Swami Mukhyanandaji of Ramakrishna
Math and Mission,
 The Journey through the Karoo in the Cape was to visit ancient sites of Afro
Hindu prayer shrines and discover how India and Africa once co existed.
Insightful, informative and enlightening
 Sunday 15th April 2012: Sadhu also engaged with young South Africans on
deep questions of Who we are? Religion and Money? Sport and the youth as
well as Blessings from various individuals, writers and media personnel.
Sadhu Itinerary
 Date: 13th April
 17:00 Swamiji Arrives in Gauteng-Welcome and Aarti- then to Yashika Bhens' Home
 Saturday 14 April 2012
 09:00: India Cares: -Mahesh Bhai
 11:00:Meeting with Consul General of India-Cultural Affairs-Rosebank: and Uapsini
Bharathi
 Contact: Amith Singh
 5pm: Hanuman Chalisa Programme-Sanathan Ved Dharma Sabha:
 Amith Singh
 Sunday: 15 April 2012
 09:00-12:00: Adi Shankara Mission: Zachariah Park
 14:00-Blairgowrie: Inter-faith Blessings and Discourse: Unity in Spirit
Sadhu Itinerary
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Monday-16 April: Hosted at Niven’s home
Monday: 11:00- Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University-Visit/ Human Values
Observatory: Sister Dipti
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18:00: Meal and discussion with devotees of the Chinmaya Mission : Brother Ishwar
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Tuesday-17 April
09:00- 10:45- Hindu School Programme-Lenasia-Kokie Bhai
10:45-11:30-Shri Sathya School-Meeting with Teachers-Human Values programme: Sister Sally
14:00: Meeting with Devotees and business people-Niven home
18:00- Divine Life Society- Address and discourse-Spiritual Darlings! How to bring up strong
value-driven Children
 Contact: Rakshaji Semnarayan
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Wednesday-18 April
14:00: INTERVIEW on SAFM: Spirituality and Success- Should be at SABC at 13:30
14:30-16:00: SABC Staff Meeting-Mam Yvonne Kgame
19:30-20:30: Interview on Metro FM with Chriselda Kannanda-recent survivor of HIV /Aids:
Topic: What is Consciousness?
Sadhu Itinerary
 19:00-Sandton Sai Centre-Address-Tribute to Swami
 Friday-20 April
 Conversations with the Sadhu-a sadhu/sadhaka engagement
 19:00--Satsangh- Edenvale-Niven
 Saturday-21 April- 12:00-13:00: ICCR –Consul Gen of India programme: India’s
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Contribution to Science
Sunday-22 April- 10:00-12:00: Dr Kolapen-Shri Swami Ayyapen Kshetram
Monday-23 April-Sheritha Komal
Tuesday 24 April- Akshaya Tritiyai. : Sheritha Komal
Friday: 25th Sheritha Komal
Saturday: 26th- Pretoria
Sunday- 27 April: Melrose Hindu temple –Flag Hoisting Ceremony- TBC-L.Naidoo
Monday-28th April-Departure
Please note : Media coverage will be with Sadhuji in Durban as well**