Announcements 02-08-2025

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Pujya Gurudevshri’s Presence at the Ashram (Mon, 4 – Sun, 17 Aug, 2025):

• Pujya Gurudevshri will bless the Ashram with His physical presence for 14 days from Mon, 4 – Sun, 17 Aug, 2025.
• From Thu, 7 – Sun, 10 Aug, there will be a paravartana of Pujya Gurudevshri’s Pravachan delivered in Mumbai on Sat, 2 Aug, 2025.
• To enable maximum devotees to benefit, Sadguru Udghosh will also be held over the weekends.
• From Wed, 6 – Fri, 8 Aug, the Ashram will host a retreat for students of Shrimad Rajchandra Education Trust.
• From Mon, 11 – Wed, 13 August, a special retreat will be held for the Gujarat Police, which will include four Director Generals of Police, thirteen Additional Director Generals of Police, and eighteen Inspector Generals of Police.
• In total, approximately 175 police officials will benefit from the serene Ashram atmosphere and the divine association of Pujya Gurudevshri.
• On Sat, 16 Aug, the Ashram will celebrate Janmashtami and host the Pre-Paryushan Tapascharya Parna.

Pre-Paryushan Tapascharya Parna (Sat, 16 Aug, 2025):

• The Pre-Paryushan Tapascharya Parna by the revered hands of Pujya Gurudevshri will take place only on Sat, 16 Aug 2025.
• For parna of Ksheer Samudra or higher tapashcharyas, or to get more details, please click here or contact Jivanarpit Eshita Shah at +91 9819324250.

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.
• Timings during Paryushan Mahaparva will be as follows:
  • Morning: 7:30 am – 10:00 am
  • Evening: 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
• In the mornings from 7:30 am – 8:30 am, there will be joyous snatra puja, followed by Pujya Gurudevshri’s pravachans on ‘Samvar Adhikar’ of Shri Natak Samaysaar from 8:30 am – 10:00 am.
• In the evenings, there will be special programmes from 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm, followed by Pujya Gurudevshri’s pravachans on ‘Cure the Disease of Transmigration’ based on Patrank 505 of Shrimad Rajchandra Vachanamrut.
• Entry time for the morning and evening sessions will be from 6:30 am and 6:30 pm respectively.
• 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, Swamivatsalya at NSCI Dome or the Dhrampur Ashram and various other laabhs, please click here or contact Mission Trustee Premarpit Gautambhai Shah, +91 9821049338; [email protected]
• Those who wish to take laabh of Angluchhna and Ghauli 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. However, in order to make it convenient for first-timers, special physical passes have been arranged.
• These passes carry unique QR codes that can be directly scanned at the NSCI Dome, making entry seamless for passholders.
• For group passes of 20 or more people, please contact Jivanarpit Soham Shah on +91 9867443003.

‘The Power of ONE’: Donation Movement (Wed, 20 Aug – Fri, 26 Sep, 2025):

• The Power of One campaign is an unmissable opportunity to give while receiving in abundance. A movement that gives us a chance to declutter our homes, while opening our hearts.
• You may donate clothes, food grains, metal-based utensils, footwear, electronic items, toys, blankets and more. To maintain the dignity of the recipients, please ensure that whatever you donate is in clean, wearable or working condition.
• Collections will begin on the first day of Paryushan Mahaparva and continue until the birth anniversary of Pujya Gurudevshri, from Wed, 20 Aug to Fri, 26 Sep, 2025.
• Collection zones will be set up at the Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care stall at NSCI throughout Paryushan Mahaparva.
• Various collection centres have also been set up nearest to your home.
• Please click here to join the movement, to know more about the movement and the various collection centres or contact +91 9820007752; [email protected]

A Glimpse into Youth Group Activities of the Mission:

• The transformative impact of Pujya Gurudevshri’s divine association is clearly seen in the vibrant and growing youth community across the world.
• Youth Groups, gifted by Pujya Gurudevshri, are active support systems promoting holistic development, shared values and spiritual growth among the youngsters.
• There are 96 Youth Groups globally with seven in Mumbai – Ghatkopar, Mulund, Dahisar-Borivali, Santacruz, Matunga, South Mumbai, Navi Mumbai.
• These groups comprise over 1000 members, collectively contributing more than 15,000 volunteer hours annually through 150+ events.
• Each month, Youth Groups come together for satsang-based meets that foster introspection, bhakti and experience sharing.
• Seva activities allow them to serve selflessly, cultivating compassion in action.
• Informal outings and games help build strong personal bonds.
• Sports sessions keep energy high and spirits joyful.
• All activities are guided by the 5S Programme — Satsang, Seva, Sadhana, Sports and Sanskruti — rooted in the sixth and most vital ‘S’: Sadguru.
• Recently, the Dahisar-Borivali Youth Group undertook a retreat to Shree Raj Saubhag Ashram, Sayla and participated in a grand shobhayatra.
• Ghatkopar Youth Group’s tirthyatra covered Girnar, Vavania and Rajkot, where they performed Snatra Puja and distributed books and stationery to 600 underprivileged children.
• Matunga Youth Group visited Vavania, Rajkot and Surendranagar, where they engaged in bhakti and heartfelt exchanges with local mumukshus.
• Ghatkopar Youth Group plays weekly cricket turf matches on Thursday nights.
• Santacruz Youth Group organises fortnightly pickleball sessions.
• Dahisar-Borivali and Mulund Youth Groups also have active sports clubs.
• South Mumbai Youth Group held a midnight cycling event.
• Santacruz Youth Group went on a morning trek.
• Ghatkopar Youth Group organised a river rafting adventure.
• Matunga Youth Group planned a treasure hunt.
• South Mumbai Youth Group celebrated Father’s Day with children at The Vatsalya Foundation.
• Santacruz Youth Group hosted games and values-based activities at Sneha Sadan in Andheri.
• Ghatkopar Youth Group visited Smit Old Age Home in Bhivandi.
• Mulund Youth Group organised a Blood Donation Drive in partnership with Tata Memorial Hospital and set up an Organ Donation booth and Mental Health Awareness zone.
• Dahisar-Borivali Youth Group built a deep connection with residents at Aadhaar Old Age Home.
• On Gurupurnima, they performed Ashtaprakari Charan Pujan with the elderly, many of whom danced, sang, and moved to tears — asking, “Kab padharenge, Guruji?” Such moments reflect the boundless love and grace of Pujya Gurudevshri.
• All youth between 16 and 40 years of age who are seeking spiritual growth and an inspired community are welcome to join an SRMD Youth Group near them.
• To join a youth group or for more details, please click here.

Late Kabir Mehta’s Organ Donation: A Final Act of Seva:

• On Tuesday, 29th July, 2025, Sarvarpit Kabir Mehta left his mortal body at the age of 57, due to a brain haemorrhage.
• In 2016, when Pujya Gurudevshri initiated the Shrimad Rajchandra Organ Donation Programme, Kabirbhai, along with his wife Bijalben and daughter Meera, pledged their organs and actively spread awareness across many homes.
• After being declared brain dead, his wish for organ donation was fulfilled.
• Two individuals received the gift of sight through corneal transplants.
• Two people received life-saving kidney transplants.
• One person received a liver transplant.
• One critical recipient received his heart.
• Multiple burn victims benefited from skin grafts sourced from him.
• In all, he impacted 10 lives directly, receiving blessings from them and their families.
• His donation was honoured by Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital.
• In Mumbai, there were 60 organ donations after brain death in 2024 and 19 such donations in 2025 so far.
• Kabirbhai’s offering stands as a poignant reminder of the urgent need for more families to come forward and pledge organ donation — a noble act that continues to serve even after death.
• Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur offers its heartfelt condolences to Kabirbhai’s family and prays for his spiritual progress under the shelter of Param Krupalu Dev.

Forthcoming Pravachan:

• The next pravachan will be held on the first day of Paryushan Mahaparva at NSCI Dome, Worli, on Wed, 20 Aug, 2025 at 7:30 am.