OTHER FACILITIES

SWAMIJI QUOTES

Cafeteria:
The elegant structure of Cafe Lotus reflects the silent beauty of the structure of the lotus temple. The space allows convenient indoor & outdoor seating arrangements. Its glass structure enables the visitors view Lotus even as they enjoy their food. Tasty snacks and a variety of confectioneries fill the glass displays of the cafe. Hot & Cold Beverages & Ice Creams are all time favourites.

It serves variety of food items which fits the likes and purse of one & all.

Books & Gifts:

Sri Gurudev is the author of many books, including Integral Yoga Hatha, To Know Your Self, The Living Gita and the Golden Present. He is the subject of three biographies, Apostle of Peace, Portrait of a Modern Sage and Boundless Giving: The Life and service of Sri Swami Satchidananda.
LOTUS gift shop caters to the mind, heart and soul of the visitors.
Small brass idols of Gods, Goddesses, decorative wall hangings and lamps along with other pooja items stay elegant on the display racks, catching the eyes of art lovers.
Tanjore painting of LOTUS, T-Shirts and the like are sought as mementos.
There are plenty of books and few CDs available.
Gift articles like Shawls, Stoles, Bags, Jewellery and such other are always a treat to the eyes.
Maala beads made of Rudraksha, Spadiga, Crystals, Tulsi and sandle wood are also equally popular.
Many more articles of interest keep appearing on the shelves attracting curious minds.
Visitors who view the exhibits find atleast few things to take back for themselves and their loved ones.
If you believe in God, you know that God gives you everything that you need and takes away everything that you don't need.
A yogi is like a surfer who knows how to balance on his board. He welcomes even a big rolling wave because he knows how to enjoy it without getting caught in it.
Keep the mind clean, the body clean, the life well disciplined, the heart dedicated. This is Yoga.
Discipline makes your mind stronger and one-pointed. It should ultimately help you make your mind your slave.
Knowing the meaning of the mantram is not even necessary. The faith behind it is more important.
By repetition of a mantram alone, many hundreds of great saints have experienced Divine Consciousness.
Even when you are physically doing something, your aim can be meditation. Focusing your entire mind on what you are doing is meditation.
Spend a few minutes each day in meditation. These are the most important minutes you can spend. You will be able to send out nice, peaceful vibrations, and these vibrations will go around the globe.
If you have total faith in a Higher Will - a Higher Energy - you will be able to tune in to that and receive all the strength and energy to recharge your system.
To become a good instrument of the Divine, maintain your health - have an easeful body, a peaceful mind and a useful life.
Everything and everybody is looking for happiness. But it is not something that has to be brought in from outside. Happiness is already within Us and is to be experienced.
If you want God to come in, make room.