and writte Ref: श्रीश्री जगद्गुरु शङ्कराचार्य महासंस्थानम् दक्षिणानाय श्रीशारदापीठम् शृङ्गेरी Sri Sri Jagadguru Shankaracharya Mahasamsthanam Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri - 577 139, Karantaka. INDIA. V.R. Gowri Shankar BE, DISEMIMA, CEO & Admistrator Phone 0 08255 250123 F 08255 250192 Fax 0295 250792 Web www.gersharampernam.orgon www.singen net Sn Singen Math and its Properes Emai gerasperanto Camp - Date-15-01.2012 The book "Surya Namaskar Workshop" written by Sri Subhash Bhagwantrao Khardekar was placed at the lotus feet of His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Bharathi Theertha Mahaswamiji. His Holiness was im- mensely pleased to note many important points that are beautifully written. Health is very important for any human being. Sun God is the deity who grants good health. Hence the Surya worship that is preva- lent from vedic period becomes very essential for everyone who as- pires to maintain good health. Among the various types of worship meant for Sun God, it is said that He has a special fondness for receiv- ing namaskaras rendered to Him. That is why there has been an age- old practice of Surya Namaskara. Also Surya Namaskara goes be- yond gymnastic exercises and produces a profound state of neuro- muscular relaxation, agility, balance, endurance and great vitality. Health is not a commodity to be purchased by medicines. Medicines only remove diseases. Surya Namaskara however helps to maintain the health of the body at peak form. Regular practice of the Surya Namaskara gives a very high standard of physical and mental health, which in turn leads to mental peace and tranquility. His Holiness opines that it is incumbent on everyone to do Surya Namaskara daily and gain the required stability even at the old age. Pleased with Shri Subhash Bhagawantrao Khardekar's valuable effort in compiling this excellent book, His Holiness blesses him to be the recipient of the grace of Sri Sharada Chandramouleeswara for eternity. आदित्यस्य नमस्कारान् ये कुर्वन्ति दिने दिने । शक्ति र्बुद्धिर्म्नस्तेषाम् तेजो वीर्यं च वर्धते ।। सूर्यनमस्कार एक साधना fo (V. R. Gowrishankar) xxvi
