Sri Swamiji visited Malaysia from 27th March to 5th April 2001. The devotees in Malaysia were over joyed with the visit and gave a warm welcome in the new KLIA Airport. Upon arrival in the Kuala Lumpur Ashrama at 11 PM, Sri Swamiji spoke for about 20 minutes and expressed concern over the recent disturbances in Kuala Lumpur over ethnic issues. Sri Swamiji said it was the love for alcohol which was making people lose their sense of judgment and purpose and urged people to give up drinking alcoholic beverages. Hundreds of people there came forward and gave their commitment.

On 31st March, Saturday, a Music for Meditation and Healing concert was held in Dewan Sivik auditorium.
Dato Seri Samy Velu, Minister for public works, Government of Malaysia presided and lit the inaugural lamp. He also released the Malaysian edition of the new album "Inner Self". Dr.L.Subramaniam was the guest violinist in the concert Sri Swamiji extensively played the Raga Varam and the Bhajan Shankaram Shankaram.

On 2nd April, Rama Navami was celebrated with Rama Puja and Rama Taraka Homa.

On 3rd April, Sri Swamiji visited Sarawak state of Malaysia and camped in the house of Dr. C.S.Venkatesh and blessed many people who had come for Darshan. Sri Swamiji enjoyed the lush greenery and thick jungles of the Malaysian state. Sri Swamiji also visited the traditional village and was explained about the history and tradition of the Sarawak region.Sri Swamiji had a peaceful boat ride on the Sarawak river and witnessed the gorgeous sun set on the South China sea.

Enroute to India Sri Swamiji was in Singapore for some days and on Sunday, 8th April and performed Sri Chakra Puja and Blessed many there.

Text of the Question answer session in Malaysia Ashrama

Dato Seri Sami Velu, Minister of Works, Government of Malaysia lights the inaugural lamp for the Music for Meditation and Healing at Dewan auditorium in Petaling Jaya on 31st March 2001

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Sri Jeyachandran, Secretary of Gnana Bodha Sabha, offers Vastram to Sri Swamiji
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Sri Silva Raoo, Vice President of Gnana Bodha Sabha honors Dr. L.Subramaniam

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But Sri Swamiji materalises a Gold Mala to Dr. L.Subramaniam

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Sri Swamiji enjoys boat ride on the picturesque Sarawak river

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Sri Swamiji tries the traditional bridge in the cultural vilage in Sarawak

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