Gujarat Health Secretary visits Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital and Research Centre

Shri Dhananjay Dwivedi, Government of Gujarat’s Principal Secretary of Health, visited Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital and Research Centre in a significant milestone that underscored the institution’s growing prominence in rural healthcare. During his comprehensive visit, Shri Dwivedi conducted an extensive tour of the hospital’s infrastructure, meticulously examining patient care services, operational efficiency, and medical facilities. His detailed assessment reflected the government’s keen interest in supporting institutions that demonstrate excellence in rural healthcare delivery.

The visit signals potential collaborative opportunities between the hospital and state health initiatives. Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital and Research Centre is considered as a key partner in advancing healthcare accessibility across Gujarat’s rural communities. Shri Dwivedi’s presence highlighted the institution’s strategic importance in Gujarat’s healthcare landscape, particularly its role in bridging urban-rural healthcare gaps.

The Art of Focusing: Understanding True Spirituality

What is the Meaning of Spirituality?

In a world full of perspectives and viewpoints, profound truths about spirituality are revealed. It is emphasised that spiritual people are those who know the art of focusing. True spiritual health isn’t about changing things around you, but mastering where and why you focus your attention.

Spirituality is not merely about rituals or traditions; it’s about consciously choosing your mental state before engaging with the world. As beautifully explained, a seeker is one who chooses what to see. This choice determines whether we experience joy or conflict, peace or agitation.

The Power of Perspective

Our perspective shapes our entire experience of life. Consider this powerful insight from the satsang: perspective must be decided first, then the scene can unfold. Most people do the opposite – they let external circumstances dictate their internal state.

This is illustrated with a story of a couple who felt their house was too small. When they invited parents from both sides, adopted a puppy, and even brought in a cow, the house felt extremely cramped. But once everyone left, the same house suddenly felt spacious! Nothing changed except their perspective.

The teaching emphasises that one doesn’t need to change the village, but rather change the direction of the cart. Happiness requires minimal effort when we simply adjust our viewpoint rather than trying to change everything around us.

Dharma as the Art of Focusing

What is dharma in its essence? According to this satsang, dharma is about choosing where to direct our attention. Everyone we meet will have both flaws and virtues – this is inevitable. If you focus on the flaws, you will be disturbed. If you focus on the virtues, then you will feel maitri and pramod – friendliness and appreciation.

True dharma isn’t just about following rules or traditions, but cultivating a mind that naturally gravitates towards virtues rather than flaws, towards appreciation rather than criticism. Samyak darshan or right belief means the art of focusing, which is distinguished from Samyak jnan or right knowledge, which is knowing everything as it is.

Choosing Happiness First

One of the most practical spiritual teachings from this satsang is to make a decision about your desired mental state before anything else. The teaching urges us to first decide whether we want to spend the next five minutes in agitation, conflict, amid a flurry of thoughts, or in a joyous, pristine, happy, peaceful, and pure state.

This teaching is illustrated through the story of Saint Tukaram, who gave away cartfuls of sugarcane to children, keeping only one for home. When his wife hit him in anger, instead of responding with hurt, he maintained his joyful perspective, even complimenting her for sharing the sugarcane with him out of love.

For a deeper experience of this transformative wisdom on what dharma truly means and how to maintain spiritual health, watch the complete satsang here:

Transforming Challenges Through Perspective

Another powerful story is shared of a Guru and disciple who had hot ash thrown on them. Whilst the disciple reacted with anger, the Guru remained peaceful, explaining that this was the grace of God. He reflected that their inauspicious karma was such that flames should be spewed at them, but instead, through God’s compassion, only hot ash fell upon them.

This illustrates how even challenging situations can be transformed through our perspective. An agitation-causing incident can be made enjoyable through our perspective.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the meaning of spirituality?

Spirituality is the art of focusing. It’s not about changing external circumstances but mastering where you direct your attention. A spiritual person consciously chooses their mental state before perceiving the world and focuses on virtues rather than flaws in people and situations.

How does dharma relate to our perspective?

Dharma, in its essence, is about choosing a perspective that promotes inner peace and joy. What is dharma if not the conscious choice to see virtues instead of flaws? True dharma helps us maintain maitri (friendliness) and pramod (appreciation) towards all beings by focusing on the positive aspects of every situation.

What is spiritual health and how can we maintain it?

Spiritual health is the ability to remain in a state of joy, peace, and purity regardless of external circumstances. The teaching shows that we maintain spiritual health by first deciding what mental state we want to be in, then directing our focus accordingly. The emphasis is on the importance of not affording even five minutes of impure feelings, highlighting the importance of consistent positive focus.

Why is perspective more important than circumstances?

As explained, what matters is not what you are seeing, but why you see only that particular aspect. Our perspective determines whether identical circumstances bring us joy or misery. The viewpoints of the enthusiastic and the unenthusiastic are completely different. When we choose to focus on virtues and maintain positive feelings first, we create our own heaven or hell regardless of external conditions.

Announcements 05-07-2025

A Tribute to Late Shri Vijaybhai Rupani:

Former Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Vijaybhai Rupani, lost his life in the unfortunate crash of Air India flight on 12 Jun, 2025.
Shri Vijaybhai was a statesman known for his many virtues like decisive leadership, organisational ability, unifying spirit, soft-spoken and simple nature, sweet and effective communication, humility, pragmatism and a genuine intent to uplift everyone.
A true Jain Ratna, he upheld Jain dharma in his public and personal actions.
He established the Pujit Rupani Memorial Trust to serve needy children and played a vital role in strengthening Jain institutions.
Shri Vijaybhai held deep reverence for and devotion towards Param Krupalu Dev Shrimad Rajchandraji and Pujya Gurudevshri, who also shared a personal, soulful connection with him.
He wholeheartedly supported the Mission’s spiritual, religious, social, seva activities and celebrations with joy and dedication.
He acted as a bridge between the government and the Mission, always approachable, cooperative and welcoming.
In 2019, during Paryushan Parva, he was honoured with the Shashan Ratna Award at the revered hands of Pujya Gurudevshri, in recognition of his distinguished service to Jin Shashan.
His passing is an irreparable loss to the country, to Gujarat state and the Jain community.
He will always be remembered in people’s hearts for his ideals, values and societal contributions.
For the best of his soul, Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care will rescue 101 animals from slaughter and provide them care and protection at animal shelters.
Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur offers its heartfelt condolences to Shri Vijaybhai Rupani’s family.
Please click here to watch a short video offering a heartfelt tribute to Shri Vijaybhai Rupani.

SRMD Yoga – Towards a Global Movement on the 11th International Day of Yoga:

With over 100 events across multiple countries, SRMD Yoga impacted thousands of lives on the 11th International Day of Yoga held on Sat, 21 Jun, 2025.
It wasn’t just yoga. It was transformation — across continents, cultures and communities.
Yoga was reimagined through innovative forms like Chair Yoga, Tai Chi Yoga, Dandiya Yoga, Aerial Yoga, Gong Baths and Floating Sound Baths.
SRMD Yoga was lovingly invited by venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena, founder-president of Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre, for one of Ladakh’s largest yoga and meditation festivals.
SRMD Yoga held sessions across the breathtaking Himalayan region — the Leh Astro Turf Stadium, Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake.
The festival was also attended by Shri Arjun Ram Meghawal, Minister of Law and Justice and Kiran Bedi, former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry and various other dignitaries.
SRMD Yoga was also given the opportunity to deliver a talk at a seminar in the University of Ladakh, followed by closing remarks at the final ceremony – sharing Pujya Gurudevshri’s profound message of inner wellness, balance and the relevance of yoga as a global solution to well-being.
Pujya Gurudevshri was honoured with the prestigious Himalayan Yoga Award for World Peace by Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena.
At Vadnagar, the hometown of our Honourable Prime Minister, a Guinness World Record was set with the largest-ever mass performance of Bhujangasana. As history was created, SRMD Yoga was a part of the team leading the demonstration from the front.
This historic event was held in the esteemed presence of the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendra Patel and Health Minister Shri Rushikesh Patel.
SRMD Yoga continued its collaboration with Indian Consulates in Dubai, Sydney, Adelaide, Toronto and Hong Kong to take yoga to a global audience.
SRMD Yoga also reached the Indian Armed Forces and police units, with sessions conducted across locations including INS Dwarka, Central Amoured Fighting Vehicle Depot, Pune and multiple Railway Protection Force (RPF) units.
In the UAE, sessions were held at the iconic Dubai Frame, an architectural landmark.
Yoga was also brought to the heritage-rich Victoria & Albert Museum in London.
The iconic St. Regis Mumbai extended an invitation to SRMD Yoga to conduct wellness sessions for a month-long collaboration.
Sessions were also conducted at the Taj Group of Hotels in Ranthambore, Rajasthan.
In Surat, hundreds of participants immersed themselves in Naad Yoga sound healing at the Anand Naad Fest 2025.
SRMD Yoga also partnered with corporate giants such as TATA, MSI International, Capgemini, and Hindustan Unilever, as well as esteemed educational institutions across India.
In Miami, sessions were offered as part of the World Health Expo and the Wellness Festival.
A wholesome session was also conducted in Kenya, Africa, for children and underserved communities.
Individuals of diverse nationalities and ethnicities thus experienced Pujya Gurudevshri’s radiant love through the medium of yoga.

Paryushan Mahaparva 2025 in Mumbai (Wed, 20 – Wed, 27 Aug, 2025):

The crown jewel of Jain festivals, Paryushan Mahaparva will be celebrated at NSCI Dome, Worli in Mumbai from Wed, 20 – Wed, 27 Aug, 2025.
The morning sessions will begin with joyous Snatra puja after which Pujya Gurudevshri will bless the devotees with pravachans based on ‘Stoppage of Karma’ (Samvar Dwar) of the sacred text Natak Samaysaar.
The evening sessions will begin with diverse elevating spiritual programmes like drama, bhakti, meditation, Mahavir Jayanti celebration, performance by the children of Shrimad Rajchandra Divinetouch, cultural performances and more. They will be followed by Pujya Gurudevshri’s pravachans on ‘Cure the Disease of Transmigration’ based on Patrank 505 of Shrimad Rajchandra Vachanamrut.
Timings during Paryushan Mahaparva will be as follows:
- Morning: 7:30 am – 10:00 am
- Evening: 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
On Wed, 27 Aug, the pious day of Samvatsari, the sacred Snatra Puja and Pravachan will be from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm.
There will be Samvatsarik Alochana held in the afternoon from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
On Sat, 23 Aug, 2025, an immersive and educational workshop titled ‘I Love Paryushan’, will be designed to help children understand and appreciate the significance of Paryushan.
For children aged 6-12, the topic will be ‘Building Your Foundation’ and for the age group 13-16 years, the topic will be ‘Mastering Your Inner World’.
In addition to this, children from both the above age groups will also explore the four pillars of Maitri-Pramod-Karuna-Madhyastata, through interactive activities, stories, games and discussions.
Please click here to register for ‘I Love Paryushan’.
A special Jinmandir setup will be done in the NSCI Dome for all 8 days of the Paryushan Mahaparva so that seekers may take laabh of darshan and seva-puja of Jineshwar Bhagwan and evening arti.
Food packets at a subsidised rate will be available in the morning and evening (chauvihar).
There will also be a dining facility for mumukshus to consume food they may have brought from home.
To facilitate smooth travel to and from the venue, special bus services have been arranged for both the morning and evening sessions:
- Free bus service to and from NSCI Dome has been arranged for the nearest railway stations.
- Bus Shuttles from suburbs to NSCI Dome and back have also been arranged.
Both meal and bus coupons can be purchased through the Mission bot system – message “P” or “Paryushan” to +91 99200 58000.
Throughout the Paryushan Mahaparva, to take laabh of Arti, Mangal Divo, Chamar, Tilak to Pujya Gurudevshri, Parna Jhulan and prabhavna on the day of Mahavir Janma Vanchan and various other laabhs, please click here or contact Mission Trustee Premarpit Gautambhai Shah, 9821049338; [email protected]
Those who wish to take laabh of Angluchhna and Gahuli during Snatra Puja, 14 Swapna Darshan laabh on the day of Mahavir Janma Vanchan and ‘Sangh Anumodak’ laabh – a general donation to facilitate various activities throughout the Paryushan, please click here.
Registration is required for all who wish to attend Paryushan.
Please click here to register and click here for details on Paryushan Mahaparva 2025.

Paryushan Mahaparva at Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, Dharampur:

For mumukshus who wish to do Paryushan aradhana in Dharampur, a relay of all the events that will be held at NSCI Dome has been arranged.
Swamivatsalya has been arranged for mumukshus who do Paryushan Mahaparva aradhana for all eight days at the Dharampur Ashram.

Pujya Gurudevshri’s Presence at the Ashram (Mon, 7 – Wed, 16 Jul, 2025):

Pujya Gurudevshri will bless the Ashram with His physical presence for 10 days from Mon, 7 – Wed, 16 Jul, 2025.
From Tue, 8 – Fri, 11 Jul, there will be paravartana of Pujya Gurudevshri’s Pravachan held in Mumbai on Sat, 5 Jul, 2025.
On Thu, 10 Jul, on the sacred day of Gurupurnima, there will be bhakti in the presence of Pujya Gurudevshri from 10:00 – 10:30 am. In the evening, there will be Maha Arti of Lord Param Krupalu Dev and special bhakti.
From Thu, 10 – Sun, 13 Jul, devotees will be blessed with the opportunity to do the abhishek of Lord Param Krupalu Dev at the Gurumandir.

Gurupurnima Shibir 2025 at the Ashram (Sat, 12 – Sun, 13 Jul, 2025):

Seekers will be blessed to celebrate the devotional occasion of Gurupurnima in the physical presence of Pujya Gurudevshri at Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, Dharampur from Sat, 12 – Sun, 13 Jul, 2025.
In the morning sessions of both the days, Pujya Gurudevshri will bless the devotees with pravachans on Patrank 194.
In the afternoon session of Sat, 12 Jul, there will be Bindu Sindu Meditation, followed by a swadhyay session by an Atmarpit.
In the evening session of Sat, 12 Jul, there will be ‘Aanna E Dhammo’ – Tales of Transformation by devotees.
On Sun, 13 Jul, on the auspicious day of Gurupurnima, Pujya Gurudevshri will bless the devotees with a pravachan. This will be followed by Ashtaprakari pujan.
After the Ashtaprakari pujan, all devotees will be blessed with the priceless opportunity to do charansparsh (touch the Lotus Feet) of Pujya Gurudevshri.