Alegria

Sadvidya सद्विद्य = knowledge that leads one to the Great Light

Alegria – joy/happiness

‘I close my eyes only for a moment and the moment’s gone’… but this moment lasts forever!

Alegria means joy/happiness and it is one of my favorite Portuguese terms as well as saudade which can be translated as the feeling of missing somebody or something. These are unique and beautiful terms without a direct translation, it inspires noble emotions in you …

Alegria alegria alegria!  This is the first term I think about when I connect to Sadvidya in many different ways. So many good memories I have and keep in my heart, like the remaining good ones I’ve been keeping along my life!

The first time I’ve heard about Sadvidya was when the soul of my companion since 17 years had left its mortal body due to a sudden death. At that time, An Israeli guest was staying in my house for a long period. In some of our conversations I had told her about the great experiences I had while living in India and how much that country had changed my life forever and my way of seeing the world.  After this dramatic episode, she told me about Sadvidya, a group that she had heard of from Lior who she had just met. She told me that this group could be interesting for me, that maybe it could help me heal, though she wasn´t sure about it or if it could be too ‘heavy’ for me! J – Incredibly they were my neighbors! 

As I like challenges, I went there, and the first day I went was the last day of the Indian teachers in Sintra.  It was during the first year of the Jivana Yoga Diploma, Ganapati Ārya and Adarsha Ārya! When I went there I felt very good and in peace. I felt myself most welcomed. The warmth, the love, the essence felt real! There I found knowledge, wisdom and genuine people! It was exactly that genuineness I felt that attracted me the most!!

Three years after joining Sadvidya and the Jivana Programme and just after attending once again the Jivana week with our teachers, this time with Ganapati Ārya and Madukeswara Ārya, I can only say that this journey has been one of the best of my life!

It takes time for one to get into the teachings, to understand it deeply, to change one’s life. But those changes I’ve been doing are slow yet firm. Sadvidya has taught me to ‘take it easy’! One step at a time!
As I am demanding with myself and often would like to be much deeper into all practices we’ve been learning, sometimes I can feel unhappy. Still, I feel deep in my heart that I will get there! I know that this path, this journey for me is the best one can have!

We are so, but sooo fortunate to have the opportunity to be in contact with such noble people and teachings. It is an honor and a privilege to be part of such family!

Heartfelt gratitude to all Sadvidya’s team that works tirelessly with so much commitment for the community and always welcome everybody wherever it may be, Portugal, India, Israel, US, worldwide!

I feel I found HOME!

Live with Alegria ♥

Namaste ૐ