Pujya Gurudevshri’s arrival in the United States and Canada heralded a sacred opportunity for seekers to experience spirituality. Through His impeccable guidance, He encouraged them to awakento their true nature.
Luminescence in Los Angeles
June 20 –23
The City of Angels was bathed in a sublime radiance as Pujya Gurudevshri blessed Los Angeles with His divine presence. The blessed hosts, Mahesh-Usha Wadher, reverentially welcomed the Master, setting the tone for a spiritually uplifting visit.
At the Jain Centre of Southern California, two pravachans provided a serene stream of wisdom. Drawing from the profound teachings of Param Krupalu Dev, Pujya Gurudevshri expressed that genuine spiritual progress and ultimate liberation are obtained through the earnest pursuit of self-realisation, supported by unwavering faith in the Sadguru and detachment. The discourses inspired seekers to look beyond external pursuits and work towards a higher purpose. The gathering was attended by several distinguished dignitaries, including Ajay Shah, President, Jain Centre of Southern California; Dr Jayesh Shah, First Vice President of JAINA; Rajendra Vora, President, Jain Social Group of Beverly Hills; and Vikesh Patel, Council Member, City of La Palma.
During His stay in Los Angeles, Pujya Gurudevshri also met with prominent community leaders and well-wishers, including Dr K. J. Srinivasa, Consulate General of India, Los Angeles; Suru Manek, President, The Vesuki Corp and Raj Ajmera, CEO of Green Laxmi Foods.Pujya Gurudevshri blessed Manu-Rika Shah and Sachin-Kruti Shah with padhramanis.
Further enriching the spiritual atmosphere, Senior Sanyasi Atmarpit Nemiji conducted a session, inspiring seekers to tread the path with high energy and dedication.
Heartwarming Father’s Day celebrations honoured the spirit of gratitude while captivating cultural performances by the Los Angeles Youth and Study Groups reflected their devotion and creativity. Soul-stirring experience-sharing sessions offered glimpses into transformative journeys, and a thought-provoking skit presented by the Phoenix Youth Group conveyed profound values through the medium of drama. Pujya Gurudevshri lovingly spent time with the Phoenix, San Francisco, San Diego, and Sacramento groups, as well as the Los Angeles Youth Group.
Over four blessed days, Los Angeles witnessed a confluence of wisdom, devotion, culture, and heartfelt connection – leaving scores of hearts with renewed vigour.
At the Jain Centre of Southern California, two pravachans provided a serene stream of wisdom. Drawing from the profound teachings of Param Krupalu Dev, Pujya Gurudevshri expressed that genuine spiritual progress and ultimate liberation are obtained through the earnest pursuit of self-realisation, supported by unwavering faith in the Sadguru and detachment. The discourses inspired seekers to look beyond external pursuits and work towards a higher purpose. The gathering was attended by several distinguished dignitaries, including Ajay Shah, President, Jain Centre of Southern California; Dr Jayesh Shah, First Vice President of JAINA; Rajendra Vora, President, Jain Social Group of Beverly Hills; and Vikesh Patel, Council Member, City of La Palma.
During His stay in Los Angeles, Pujya Gurudevshri also met with prominent community leaders and well-wishers, including Dr K. J. Srinivasa, Consulate General of India, Los Angeles; Suru Manek, President, The Vesuki Corp and Raj Ajmera, CEO of Green Laxmi Foods.Pujya Gurudevshri blessed Manu-Rika Shah and Sachin-Kruti Shah with padhramanis.
Further enriching the spiritual atmosphere, Senior Sanyasi Atmarpit Nemiji conducted a session, inspiring seekers to tread the path with high energy and dedication.
Heartwarming Father’s Day celebrations honoured the spirit of gratitude while captivating cultural performances by the Los Angeles Youth and Study Groups reflected their devotion and creativity. Soul-stirring experience-sharing sessions offered glimpses into transformative journeys, and a thought-provoking skit presented by the Phoenix Youth Group conveyed profound values through the medium of drama. Pujya Gurudevshri lovingly spent time with the Phoenix, San Francisco, San Diego, and Sacramento groups, as well as the Los Angeles Youth Group.
Over four blessed days, Los Angeles witnessed a confluence of wisdom, devotion, culture, and heartfelt connection – leaving scores of hearts with renewed vigour.
Tranquillity in Toronto
June 25 – 28
The Queen City glowed with the brilliance of devotion as Mukesh-Harsha Sanghavi, the privileged hosts, enthusiastically welcomed Pujya Gurudevshri with hearts brimming with gratitude.
At the Jain Centre of Toronto, Pujya Gurudevshri delivered two enlightening pravachans, elucidating that when the senses are restrained and the mind is immersed in devotion, an inner steadiness naturally blossoms. Such stability is a must as it renders the seeker worthy of pursuing true spirituality and carries him forward upon the path to liberation. The occasion was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including Mahaveer Singhvi, Consul General of India; Nikhil Nagda, President, Jain Society of Toronto, and members of the Managing Committee and Board of Directors of the Jain Society of Toronto who felicitated Pujya Gurudevshri. Saints from the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, including Pujya Gunsagar Swami and Pujya Santoshmunidas Swami, honoured Pujya Gurudevshri with a garland and shawl as a mark of reverence and affection.
Maulik-Miloni Shah were elated when Pujya Gurudevshri consecrated the Lord within their homes and hearts, making the occasion deeply sacred and memorable. The Master blessed Miten-Parneet Dhruve, Raj-Chandani Shanghavi, and Vishal-Nisha Patel with padhramanis.
Marking a decade of the Toronto Spiritual Centre, mumukshus celebrated this significant milestone through energetic dance performances, inspiring skits, and moving experience-sharing sessions that reflected the Centre’s transformative impact over the years. The celebrations were further enriched by an elevating session conducted by Senior Sanyasi Atmarpit Nemiji, whose guidance ledaspirants to deepen their spiritual understanding and practice.
During His stay at the city, Pujya Gurudevshri graciously met with the Youth, Study, and Satsang Groups, inspiring them with His divine presence and words.
At the Jain Centre of Toronto, Pujya Gurudevshri delivered two enlightening pravachans, elucidating that when the senses are restrained and the mind is immersed in devotion, an inner steadiness naturally blossoms. Such stability is a must as it renders the seeker worthy of pursuing true spirituality and carries him forward upon the path to liberation. The occasion was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including Mahaveer Singhvi, Consul General of India; Nikhil Nagda, President, Jain Society of Toronto, and members of the Managing Committee and Board of Directors of the Jain Society of Toronto who felicitated Pujya Gurudevshri. Saints from the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, including Pujya Gunsagar Swami and Pujya Santoshmunidas Swami, honoured Pujya Gurudevshri with a garland and shawl as a mark of reverence and affection.
Maulik-Miloni Shah were elated when Pujya Gurudevshri consecrated the Lord within their homes and hearts, making the occasion deeply sacred and memorable. The Master blessed Miten-Parneet Dhruve, Raj-Chandani Shanghavi, and Vishal-Nisha Patel with padhramanis.
Marking a decade of the Toronto Spiritual Centre, mumukshus celebrated this significant milestone through energetic dance performances, inspiring skits, and moving experience-sharing sessions that reflected the Centre’s transformative impact over the years. The celebrations were further enriched by an elevating session conducted by Senior Sanyasi Atmarpit Nemiji, whose guidance ledaspirants to deepen their spiritual understanding and practice.
During His stay at the city, Pujya Gurudevshri graciously met with the Youth, Study, and Satsang Groups, inspiring them with His divine presence and words.
A Season of Grace: At the Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, USA
June 29 – July 12
A divine effulgence settled gently over the Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, USA, as Pujya Gurudevshri graced its grounds. Trustees welcomed the Master with overflowing enthusiasm, as devotees gathered to receive Him with profound gratitude. The first weekend was enriched with exposition on Jnanyog, the ensuing weekdays were joyfully spent on imbibing the truths of Karmayog while the concluding weekend saw Pujya Gurudevshri sing the glory of the Bhaktiyog.
The initial weekend unfolded with a transformative Shibir on Shri Natak Samaysaar, drawing seekers into the profound depths of this revered scripture and enabling them to reflect upon its insightfulteachings. Three pravachans by Pujya Gurudevshri saw the unfoldment of subtle and powerful concepts of the Moksha Dwar. A devotional drama, The Way of Love, was enacted on an evening and it transported the audience beyond time and space – into the realms of the love-intoxicated devotee Rumi. The 250th Independence Day of the United States of America was celebrated with gaiety, with the signing of a spiritual Declaration of Independence document.
The weekdays between July 6 and9 were a vibrant tapestry of learning, wellness, fun, and devotion. Mornings opened with an array of swadhyaykar sessions,enabling aspirants to understand and apply spiritual concepts in their daily life. Mornings also had experience-sharing sessions by devotees of North America, raising the energy and devotion of all seekers. Alongside, the Ashram was set abuzz with Meditation Retreats, an SRMD Courses Holistic Wellness course, a Yoga Teachers’ Training Course (TTC), and a Sound Healing TTC. Afternoons shifted rhythm, given over to cardio exercises and yoga, the body finding its own form of prayer. And the evenings bloomed with a daily dose of Sadguru Capsules alongwitha variety of experiences – Bhajan clubbing, Dances of Universal Peace, cultural dedications,various sports, and a profound Pratishtha ceremony, each one threading devotion through joy. A special occasion was the celebration of the Mehendi and Pithi ceremony of to-be Atmarpit Malaika Jhaveri, who hails from the city of Dallas.
The second weekend was an ode to devotion. Through two potent pravachans and one Sadguru Capsule, the Master stirred love-faith-surrendership in the North American mumukshus. The occasion witnessed an outpouring of sublime feelings as seekers gathered to revere the Guru – the guiding light of their spiritual journey. Pujya Gurudevshri performed a touching Ashtaprakari Pujan of Param Krupalu Dev alongwith the Pujan laabharthis. Trustees of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission, USA had the unimaginable privilege of doing Charan Pujan of Pujya Gurudevshri Himself. Time stood still as they tenderly performed the pious ritual – cleansing their hearts and filling them with purity. The Pujan labhaarthis too were graced with the opportunity of doing Charan Pujan of the Master.
During His stay at the Ashram, Pujya Gurudevshri compassionately traveled to and delivered discourses at Edison and Long Island. Through His loving words, the Master guided seekers towards greater clarity – inspiring them to discover a more elevated way of living. During the Edison visit, the Master blessed the home of Snehal-Paresha Shah with a mesmerising prathishtha and did padhramani at Siddhant-Jigna Shah’s residence.
As the sacred dharmayatradrew to a close, it left behind far more than just memories – it bequeathed a quiet transformation etched into the beings of devotees.And though the journey has concluded, the flame the Master has lit continues to burn – steady, unhurried, alive – guiding countless souls onward onto the spiritual path with love that only grows.
The initial weekend unfolded with a transformative Shibir on Shri Natak Samaysaar, drawing seekers into the profound depths of this revered scripture and enabling them to reflect upon its insightfulteachings. Three pravachans by Pujya Gurudevshri saw the unfoldment of subtle and powerful concepts of the Moksha Dwar. A devotional drama, The Way of Love, was enacted on an evening and it transported the audience beyond time and space – into the realms of the love-intoxicated devotee Rumi. The 250th Independence Day of the United States of America was celebrated with gaiety, with the signing of a spiritual Declaration of Independence document.
The weekdays between July 6 and9 were a vibrant tapestry of learning, wellness, fun, and devotion. Mornings opened with an array of swadhyaykar sessions,enabling aspirants to understand and apply spiritual concepts in their daily life. Mornings also had experience-sharing sessions by devotees of North America, raising the energy and devotion of all seekers. Alongside, the Ashram was set abuzz with Meditation Retreats, an SRMD Courses Holistic Wellness course, a Yoga Teachers’ Training Course (TTC), and a Sound Healing TTC. Afternoons shifted rhythm, given over to cardio exercises and yoga, the body finding its own form of prayer. And the evenings bloomed with a daily dose of Sadguru Capsules alongwitha variety of experiences – Bhajan clubbing, Dances of Universal Peace, cultural dedications,various sports, and a profound Pratishtha ceremony, each one threading devotion through joy. A special occasion was the celebration of the Mehendi and Pithi ceremony of to-be Atmarpit Malaika Jhaveri, who hails from the city of Dallas.
The second weekend was an ode to devotion. Through two potent pravachans and one Sadguru Capsule, the Master stirred love-faith-surrendership in the North American mumukshus. The occasion witnessed an outpouring of sublime feelings as seekers gathered to revere the Guru – the guiding light of their spiritual journey. Pujya Gurudevshri performed a touching Ashtaprakari Pujan of Param Krupalu Dev alongwith the Pujan laabharthis. Trustees of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission, USA had the unimaginable privilege of doing Charan Pujan of Pujya Gurudevshri Himself. Time stood still as they tenderly performed the pious ritual – cleansing their hearts and filling them with purity. The Pujan labhaarthis too were graced with the opportunity of doing Charan Pujan of the Master.
During His stay at the Ashram, Pujya Gurudevshri compassionately traveled to and delivered discourses at Edison and Long Island. Through His loving words, the Master guided seekers towards greater clarity – inspiring them to discover a more elevated way of living. During the Edison visit, the Master blessed the home of Snehal-Paresha Shah with a mesmerising prathishtha and did padhramani at Siddhant-Jigna Shah’s residence.
As the sacred dharmayatradrew to a close, it left behind far more than just memories – it bequeathed a quiet transformation etched into the beings of devotees.And though the journey has concluded, the flame the Master has lit continues to burn – steady, unhurried, alive – guiding countless souls onward onto the spiritual path with love that only grows.
