The festival of Diwali holds great significance in Jainism as it is known as the day Mahavir Bhagwan, the 24th Tirthankar attained liberation or Nirvan. At the Ashram, this auspicious day was a divine celebration of colours of spiritual ecstasy, lights of knowledge, and the fragrance of inner peace.
The first Shrimad Rajchandra Grameen Ramatotsav 2009 - 2010 was held over a period of 10 days from 5th Oct ‘09 - 14th Oct ‘09, with participation of more than 4500 children from 45 schools, from four South Gujarat districts. During this 10 day period, the preliminary rounds were played at the sports ground of the four zones, namely Vansda, Chikhli, Kaprada and Dharampur; and the finals were held at Vansda.
The Splendid Moments of the Chennai- Bengaluru Dharmayatra
(6th October - 11th October, '09)
A divine surge was initiated by the onset of Pujyashri Gurudev into the metropolitan cities of Chennai and Bengaluru for a 6-day dharmayatra. Over 250 mumukshus of Southern India plunged into the gushing waves of bhakti and pravachan and were enthralled by the charisma of satsamagam and the world of pure devotion.
Pujyashri Gurudev’s Birth Anniversary and Atmarpit Diksha
(26th September, '09)
Joy, elation and enchantment knew no bounds on the 26th of September '09, as over 4,000 mumukshus gathered to celebrate their Divine Unmoved Mover - Pujyashri Gurudev’s 43rd Birth Anniversary and also encouragingly witness six individuals transform their lives forever in the Atmarpit Diksha Ceremony.
Blessed mumukshus in and around the city of Kolkata experienced torrential showers of divine grace as Pujyashri Gurudev set afoot in one of the oldest cultural hubs of India for the 6-day remarkable Kolkata dharmayatra.
Pujyashri Gurudev leaves no stone unturned for the active and pure spread of Param Krupalu Dev Shrimad Rajchandraji’s teachings across the globe. His motivation that religion is not a dry dogmatic ritual, but a true celebration and a means to liberation, is being hugely embraced by spiritual seekers around the world breaking all the barriers of territory and distance.
The auspicious occasion of Paryushan Parva, '09 was majestically celebrated from 16th August to 23rd August, under the divine presence of Pujyashri Gurudev and the all-embracing grace of Param Krupalu Dev Shrimad Rajchandraji.
Divine compassion knows no
bounds as the brilliance of Shrimad Rajchandraji’s teachings and His spiritual gems spread gloriously across the globe, bringing several lives from spiritual darkness to light. It is through Pujyashri Gurudev’s concerted efforts and unrelenting passion for the Mission that spiritual wealth is being abundantly distributed beyond the terrains of India.
The Ashram Sthapnadin Mahotsav celebrations in April this year commenced on the evening of Ram Navmi, i.e. 3rd April, with the wholehearted and splendid opening of the New Gita Yajnasthal at Dharampur Ashram. In full spirits and gusto, Pujyashri Gurudev and thousands of aspirants zealously chanted the Lord’s name and inaugurated the 10,000 sq.ft. Gita Yajnasthal.
On 7th March '09, cheery and eager devotees of the Sarvarpit (Sg) and the Sharnarpit (Shg) groups, set out on a spectacular spiritual spree to the shores of Goa with their beloved Master and Mentor, Pujyashri Gurudev. With the immense grace of Param Krupalu Dev and foresight of Pujyashri Gurudev, the venue of the shibir was shifted from the Ashram, Dharampur to Goa only a week before the shibir, which was efficiently managed by Shrimad Rajchandra Youthwing (SRY) for over 700 people.
On the 29th of January, '09 the Hridayarpit (Hg) and Jivanarpit (Jg) groups set off on an exclusive spiritual expedition organized by Shrimad Rajchandra Youthwing (SRY), to the heart of Rajasthan with their Master and Mentor, Pujyashri Gurudev. By the divine grace of Param Krupalu Dev Shrimad Rajchandraji and with the immense love, and impeccable training of Pujyashri Gurudev, several young minds are fast getting drawn towards a higher goal in life, towards a wider mission of a focused, connected and meaningful existence, through special Group Shibirs held during the year.
