After gracing the foundation stone laying ceremony of the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, Pujya Gurudevshri embarked on the Gujarat Dharmayatra to strengthen the spiritual foundations of the devotees.

Shree Raj Remembrance in Rajkot

April 22 – 24

Seekers accorded Pujya Gurudevshri an enthusiastic welcome in the colourful city of Rajkot. Harshadbhai-Parinaben Adani were His delighted hosts.

Seekers were illuminated with insights for taming the mind and advancing on the journey within by adhering to a Sadguru during the Master’s two pravachans at Shrimad Rajchandra Gyan Mandir. Thousands thronged to imbibe Pujya Gurudevshri’s empowering pravachan organised by Shri Sai Laxmi Foundation at the Pramukh Swami Sabhagruh. Shri Sairam Dave, renowned folk artist and founder of Shri Sai Laxmi Foundation expressed his heartfelt gratitude towards the Master for accepting their invitation. The event was covered extensively across print media. Pujya Gurudevshri had a genial interaction with Pujya Apurvamuni Swami and Pujya Bramhatirth Swami of Swaminarayan Mandir in Rajkot.

In a euphoric ambience an idol of Bhagwan Mahavir, Param Krupalu Dev’s Charankamal and Shrimad Rajchandra Vachanamrut were consecrated at the Shrimad Rajchandra Gyan Mandir. The Sadguru also addressed the gathering on the occasion.

The hallowed day of Chaitra Vad Pacham witnessed Param Krupalu Dev’s exalted inner state when He left the mortal coil. Pujya Gurudevshri spent moments in silence at Shrimad Rajchandra Samadhi Bhavan on this day. The Master also attended the bhakti at Shrimad Rajchandra Samadhi Mandir.

Pujya Gurudevshri’s padhramanis filled aspirants with elation. The Sadguru sanctified the homes and hearts of 22 blessed families through enchanting pratishthas. Pujya Gurudevshri spent informal moments with Rajkot Youth Group members.

Pujya Gurudevshri was graciously welcomed on His visit to Shree Raj Saubhag Ashram, Sayla by Pujya Bhaishri Nalinbhai. At the Raj Mandir Pujya Gurudevshri along with Pujya Bhaishri Nalinbhai, unveiled the mesmerising idol of Param Krupalu Dev. In a beautiful gazing meditation, The Master along with seekers, beholded the divine countenance of Param Krupalu Dev. Devotees were ecstatic when Pujya Gurudevshri addressed the gathering.

Shree Raj Adoration in Ahmedabad

April 25 – 28

Carrying the eternal message of truth Pujya Gurudevshri arrived in Ahmedabad, India’s first UNESCO Urban World Heritage Site. Dineshbhai-Renukaben Shah and Trustee of Shrimad Rajchandra Nijabhyas Mandap and Vihar Bhavan Trust (Ahmedabad-Vadva-Idar), Yugeshbhai-Mitaben Shah were the Master’s overjoyed hosts.

Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Auditorium resounded with Pujya Gurudevshri’s powerful words across four discourses. He expounded on the importance of satsang and the hindrances which prevent it from becoming fruitful. Commemorating the 150th birth anniversary year of Pujyashri Ambalalbhai an enlivening drama ‘Banvu Chee Marey Taro Ambalal’ was enacted by the youth of the Mission, leaving the audience with feelings of devotion and selfless service. Adarniya Padmashri Dr Kumarpalbhai Desai expressed gratitude towards Pujya Gurudevshri for His inspiring presence and pravachans.

The Sadguru’s wonderful padhramanis, including one to Arvindbhai Shah of President of Shrimad Rajchandra Nijabhyas Mandap and Vihar Bhavan Trust (Ahmedabad-Vadva-Idar), kindled abounding love in devotees.

An ecstatic pratishtha at ‘Raj Farms’, the farmhouse of Yugeshbhai-Mitaben Shah brought forth an ambience of happiness, piety and deep connection. The Lord was also cemented in the hearts of Manish-Shama Nagri, Gaurav-Palak Mehta and Parag-Grishma Gandhi with pulsating pratishthas. The pratishtha ceremony culminated on an exuberant note as Pujya Gurudevshri along with devotees expressed their adoration for the Lord through nrutyabhakti.

The Master’s Udghosh provided pragmatic tips to seekers to develop positive habits and live a fuller life during an outing with Ahmedabad aspirants. With energy and eagerness mumukshus of Ahmedabad Raj Parivar offered heartfelt dedications to the Sadguru. The group also imbibed values through various games conducted by Atmarpit Nemiji.

Pujya Gurudevshri visited the Shrimad Rajchandra Adhyatmik Sadhana Kendra, Koba and had a pleasant exchange with Pujyashri Atmanandji. Reliving the Master-disciple bond between Param Krupalu Dev and Pujyashri Ambalalbhai, Atmarpit Nemiji sought blessings at Shri Atmasiddhishastra Rachnabhoomi, Nadiad on his birthday. Pujya Gurudevshri along with devotees venerated Param Krupalu Dev, Pujyashri Ambalalbhai and Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra.

Shree Raj Veneration in Vadodara

April 29 – May 1

With exuberant smiles Vadodara seekers welcomed their radiant sunshine Pujya Gurudevshri in their midst. Anish-Sonal Gala were the Sadguru’s hosts in the city.

The Master’s two pravachans at Sir Sayaji Nagar Gruh imparted a roadmap of how by following the will of an Enlightened Master one can master the mind and lead a spiritually fulfilling life.

Benevolent padhramanis brought a surge of joyousness to seekers. The padhramanis included one to the house of Jignesh-Neha Sanghani who offered the invaluable part of a tree from Ralaj under which Param Krupalu Dev used to sit, an original bead of a rosary used by Pujyashri Lalluji Muni and colour copies of letters from Shrimad Rajchandra Vachanamrut. Pratishthas embellished the dwellings of Sanjay-Sonal Vora, Jatin-Smruti Doshi, Chetan-Sangeeta Shah and Nilesh-Kavita Kuvadia.

In an informal outing with Vadodara devotees Pujya Gurudevshri stirred their hearts with a transformational Udghosh. Atmarpit Nemiji’s session motivated the gathering to align their lives to the Sadguru. The Sadguru blessed seekers with Panchdiksha and Ajivan Brahmacharya vrat. He also interacted with the Vadodara Youth and Study Group members.

While devotees of Gujarat enjoyed basking in Pujya Gurudevshri’s infinite grace, seekers eagerly awaited to get a glimpse of their beloved Sadguru as He landed in Mumbai.