Ashram 10th year Celebrations Launches (25-07-2010)
                 Announcements made at Pravachan (25-07-2010)
                 Ashram 10th year Celebrations Launches (06-06-2010)
                 Ashram 10th year Celebrations Launches (23-05-2010)
                 Announcements made at Pravachan (06-06-2010)
                 Announcements made at Pravachan (23-05-2010)
                 Vanprastha Programme Details
                 Announcements made at Pravachan (09-05-2010)
                 Ashram 10th year Celebrations Launches (25-04-2010)
                 Announcements made at Pravachan (25-04-2010)
                 Announcements made at Pravachan (11-04-2010)
                 Details of Chaitra Vad Pancham aradhana
                 Announcements made at Pravachan (07-03-2010)
                 Announcements made at Pravachan (14-02-2010)
                 Details of Vrat Grahan Vidhi on Dhuleti
                 Announcements made at Pravachan (31-01-2010)
                 Announcements of Bhagavad Gita Poornahuti Mahotsav
                 Announcements made at Pravachan (17-01-2010)
                 Announcements made at Pravachan (13-12-2009)
                 Bhagavad Gita Poornahuti Mahotsav Update
                 Diet Abhiyan - 2 Update

Ashram 10th year Celebrations Launches (25-07-2010)

For the month of JULY, the gifts Pujyashri Gurudev has in store for one and all are: In the field of Atma Vikas: Launch of a devotional Bhakti Audio CD named ‘Nijanand’ ‘Nijanand’ is a compilation 10 devotional bhajans that are the heartfelt expressions of great mystics like Sant Kabir, Guru Nanak, Sant Tulsidas, Meerabai, etc. The bhajans of this album have been mellifluously voiced by Sarvarpit Jigar Choksi. He has selflessly dedicated his time and efforts in the successful completion of this beautiful Audio CD in a short span of only two months. The intoxicating music background has been provided by Sarvarpit Sundeep Shah. His selfless devotion towards the Divine is exhibited by the truly elating music rendered by him to the bhajans, which transport the listener out of this mundane world. This remarkable devotional album aims to take a devotee on the inward journey of true bliss…. to ultimately reside in ‘nijanand’…eternally. In the field of Ashram Vikas: 38 New Swiss Tents constructed in the Ashram In order to accommodate another 300 mumukshus in the Ashram 38 Swiss Tents have been constructed on the Ashram premises. These tents are not only cost effective and water proof, but they are fully facilitated also. The noteworthy feature of these Swiss Tents is that they are quick and easy to assemble. Generous contributions, made by benevolent donors to meet the expenses incurred in this project, played a significant role in its successful completion. This construction project was headed by Atmarpit Jayeshbhai Patel. He suggested this innovative concept of Swiss Tents and also passionately took charge of the research, sourcing, procurement and its final construction. Sharnarpit Bhavenbhai Desai took up the onsite supervision of the Swiss Tents. As a true dedicated sevak, he lived most of the time in Dharampur and looked over the progress of the construction work and dealt with the workers. Sanjaybhai Shah volunteered to give his services as an architect for this project. He not only designed the layout of the tents and offered his expertise without charging any fees, but also made efforts and negotiated with the contractors to get the best deals for this project. The inauguration of these Swiss Tents will be held in the Ashram on Friday, 30th July ’10 at 8:00 p.m. All are cordially invited to attend this event.

Announcements made at Pravachan (25-07-2010)

Offering by Shrimad Rajchandra Jivadaya Trust on the divine occasion of Gurupurnima On the ever-auspicious occasion of Gurupurnima, Shrimad Rajchandra Jivamaitridham will save 301 innocent animals from being slaughtered and will rehabilitate them in appropriate panjrapoles. Latest Updates from Shrimad Rajchandra Divinetouch (SRD) On the divine occasion of Gurupurnima, a Shrimad Rajchandra Arhat Touch centre was inaugurated in the city of Mangalore. Thus, in a short span of only one year, the total number of Arhat Touch centres around the world has reached 35! It is a matter of great pride and happiness that on the 6th anniversary of Magictouch and the 1st anniversary of Arhat Touch, there are now 77 shining beacons of Shrimad Rajchandra Divinetouch centres around the world illuminating the path of spirituality for numerous innocent children. Forthcoming Activities in the Ashram: A Part-1 Course by the Art of Living Foundation in the Ashram Under the series of the ‘10 Meditation Programme’ – a Part-1 Course by the Art of Living Foundation will be held in the Ashram. Charge for the course is Rs. 750 for participants who are attending it for the first time and free for repeaters. Those participating in this course must reach the Ashram on Monday, 9th August '10 after dinner. The course will conclude on Friday, 13th August '10 after breakfast. Wearing white clothes is compulsory during the course. The last day of registration for this course is Saturday, 31st July '10. Sessions on Ken Upanishad in the Ashram Sessions on the sacred Ken Upanishad conducted by Smrutiji will be held in the Ashram from Tuesday 10th August ’10 to Friday 13th August ’10 from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily. Prior registration is not required. On reaching the Ashram, one must contact the office. Satsang Shibir on Ashtavakra Gita in June Those attending the Satsang Shibir on the Ashtavakra Gita, should reach the Ashram on Friday, 13th August '10 after dinner and leave on Sunday, 15th August '10 after lunch. Wearing white clothes is compulsory during the shibir. The last day for registration was Tuesday, 27th July '10.

Ashram 10th year Celebrations Launches (06-06-2010)

For the month of JUNE, the gifts Pujyashri Gurudev has in store for one and all are: In the field of Atma Vikas: Swadhyay Shibirs based on 10 Upanishads will be held in the Ashram Upanishads are ancient, holy Hindu scriptures. The word – ‘Upanishad’ means sitting at the Sadguru’s lotus feet to acquire spiritual guidance. There are totally 1180 Upanishads written in a dialogue form between the Guru and the shishya. From them, the Upanishads on which great Acharyas like Shri Adi Shankaracharya and Shri Ramanujacharya have written commentaries are considered the main texts. Shibirs on selected 10 Upanishads will be held in the Ashram this year – one shibir per month will be organised for each Upanishad. The 10 Upanishads are: Ishavasya Upanishad Ken Upanishad Katth Upanishad Prashna Upanishad Mundak Upanishad Mandukya Upanishad Aitreya Upanishad Taitiriya Upanishad Shvetashvatar Upanishad Chhandogya Upanishad Through these various texts, Pujyashri Gurudev aims at uplifting us from narrow thinking and concepts; lifting us to the lofty heights of Absolute Truth where no distinctions exist. With the blessings from Pujyashri Gurudev, these Swadhyay Shibirs will be conducted by Brahmacharini Smruti Bhatt. She has done a deep study of the Vedanta texts and Upanishads. She shall be sharing this valuable knowledge with us throughout the year. This swadhyay journey began on Friday, 11th June ‘10 from 6.00 a.m. with sessions based on the Ishavasya Upanishad. There were 6 sessions of around one hour each. In the field of Ashram Vikas: Introduction of the Shrimad Rajchandra Vidya Vikas Yojana Shrimad Rajchandra Educational Trust (SRET) presents the second gift of this month in the form of Shrimad Rajchandra Vidya Vikas Yojana. Under this programme underprivileged students will get interest free loans for higher education. The aim of this programme is to encourage the HSC passed, needy students to pursue graduate and post graduate studies. Scholarships will be awarded to meritorious students of Dharampur and other nearby districts who have excelled in their S.S.C. or H.S.C. exams. Scholarships will also be awarded to children of eighth standard and above who have exhibited great skills in the fields of sports, elocution, music, dance etc. For further details of this benevolent programme and contributions towards this illustrious humanitarian undertaking, please contact the SRET president Shri Dhirajlalbhai Shah 09920316100(M).

Ashram 10th year Celebrations Launches (23-05-2010)

For the month of MAY, the gifts Pujyashri Gurudev has in store for one and all are: In the field of Atma Vikas: 10 Meditation Programmes to be held in the Ashram In order to propel seekers on the inward journey towards true bliss, Pujyashri Gurudev has planned to organise 10 different meditation programmes in the Ashram throughout this year. Pujyashri Gurudev’s main aim behind these various meditation programmes is to exhaust all by varied methods and techniques of ‘doing’ meditation and finally rest in ‘non-doing’. These programmes will be conducted by various renowned institutions like Vipassana, Art of Living, Transcendental Meditation (TM), Brahma Kumaris, etc. This spiritually enriching journey of meditation will begin in the month of May 2010 with a Meditation Workshop conducted by the institution of Siddha Samadhi Yoga. In the field of Ashram Vikas: Inauguration of the new garden ‘Raj Upvan’ On Friday 14th May ’10, the new garden named ‘Raj Upvan’ was inaugurated with great devotion and enthusiasm in the divine presence of Pujyashri Gurudev. The completion of this beautiful garden, comprising of a gazebo in the midst of a bed of ahimsak grass, a fun filled play station and 200 metre-walking track, within a short period of less than 6 months truly expresses the selfless devotion of the sevaks.

Announcements made at Pravachan (06-06-2010)

Seva required for the Ashram Magazine: As part of the Ashram’s 10th year celebration, the Ashram Magazine will be launched. Various types of seva will be required for this momentous venture. Those possessing the skills, experience or interest in the following fields are invited to enrol their names for this seva: Corel DRAW Adobe Photoshop or other graphic designing programmes Adobe After effects Flash or any other similar Animation software Web designing or any other similar designing programs. Besides these, those skilled in Gujarati and English creative writing, proof reading, typing etc; or have experience in magazine designing and printing, are invited to join this grand seva yajna. Those mumukshus who have the ability and interest to acquire the above-mentioned skills are also welcome to enlist their names. Last date to apply for this seva is Wednesday, 9th June '10. Details of forthcoming Vipassana Dhyan Shibir to be held in the Ashram: Forms with details of the forthcoming Vipassana Dhyan Shibir to be held in the Ashram, are now available. The form contains various options for the convenient dates to hold the Shibir. The last date to fill these forms is Thursday, 10th June '10. Vanprastha Programme Details: On Friday 14th May '10, mumukshus were given the introductory guidelines to the Vanprastha Diksha programme by Pujyashri Gurudev. The Vanprastha Diksha forms are now available which must be filled and submitted during the Paryushan Parva. Please click here to download this form. Forthcoming Activities in the Ashram: Satsang Shibir on Ashtavakra Gita in July Those attending the Satsang Shibir on the Ashtavakra Gita, should reach the Ashram on Friday, 30th July '10 after dinner and leave on Sunday, 1st August '10 after lunch. Wearing white clothes is compulsory during the shibir. The last day for registration is Sunday, 10th July '10. Shibir on Chha Padano Patra Those participating in the shibir on Chha Padano Patra in June should reach the Ashram on Friday, 25th June '10 at lunch. The shibir will end on Sunday, 27th June '10 after lunch. Wearing white clothes is compulsory during the shibir. A brief overview of Pujyashri Gurudev’s Upcoming Overseas Dharmayatra: Monday 14th June '10 (after midnight) - Departure for Europe by Jet Airways Duration of Europe retreat is 15 days, followed by departure for U.S.A. 1st to 4th July '10 – New York Retreat 4th July '10 - At Cleveland for Jineshwar Bhagwan’s Pratishtha Ceremony 7th July '10 – Pravachan in Austin 9th, 10th and 11th July '10 – Pravachans in Houston 11th July '10 Attend the celebrations of the Dallas Jinmandir Anniversary and give the first Pravachan in the newly erected Jain Bhavan Complex 12th to 16th July '10 – Retreat in the Mexican Cruise 16th, 17th and 18th July '10 – Four Pravachans at the Jain Centre in Los Angeles 20th July '10 – Departure from the U.S.A. for India Wednesday 21st July '10 (at night) – Arrival into Mumbai by Jet Airways Inauguration of Arhat Touch Centres in U.S.A.: In the auspicious presence of Pujyashri Gurudev, Shrimad Rajchandra Divinetouch will open 5 new Arhat Touch (SRA) Centres in U.S.A during this dharmayatra: Saturday, 3rd July '10 (during the New York retreat) – inauguration of the Fort Lee, Long Island, Philadelphia and Princeton centres. Wednesday, 7th July '10 – Inauguration of the Austin centre. Forthcoming Pravachan on the auspicious occasion of Gurupurnima: Next pravachan will be held at Yogi Sabhagruh on Sunday, 25th July, on the auspicious occasion of Gurupurnima. The Celebrations will begin at 9 a.m. The pravachan will be followed by Swamivatsalya. Please click here for the details of the special aradhana for those unable to attend the occasion.

Announcements made at Pravachan (23-05-2010)

Launch of DVD on Samarpit Shibir of May 2010 Treasured highlights of the elevating Samarpit Shibir held in the Ashram during May 2010 have been recorded in a DVD, which is now available on sale. This DVD also includes inspiring full-length skits of selected groups. Distribution of books and stationery among tribal children by Shrimad Rajchandra Educational Trust (SRET) Under the guidance of Pujyashri Gurudev, since the year 2005, SRET has been distributing notebooks and stationery at subsidised rated to the under privileged students of Dharampur. This year, 6 lakh books and 4 lakh stationery items costing around Rs. 85 lakhs will be distributed at subsidised rates, benefiting over 40,000 tribal children in and around Dharampur. The distribution will commence from Monday, 7th June '10 in Dharampur, Vansda, Khergam, Kaparada and Nana Pondha. Those interested in contributing towards this noble cause in cash or kind or through seva are kindly requested to contact Shri Maheshbhai Khokhani (09821093003 (M); email: maheshkhokhani@gmail.com).

Vanprastha Programme Details

Pujyashri Gurudev conducted an initial meeting on the Vanprastha Programme with those mumukshus who wished to participate in it. For all those mumukshus residing across India and Overseas, who could not be present for this meeting and wish to participate in the programme, the details of the Vanprastha Programme will be available on our website soon.

Announcements made at Pravachan (09-05-2010)

Release of ‘Divine Dharmayatras’ DVD A DVD comprising of elevating highlights from Pujyashri Gurudev’s dharmayatras to the blessed cities of Singapore and Hong Kong in Far East Asia, along with Pune and Bengaluru in India, is now available on sale. Inauguration of the New Garden in the Ashram The first phase in the construction of the new Garden in the Ashram is completed. This includes a well-equipped play area for children, a beautiful walking path along with other amenities for one and all. This section of the new Garden shall be inaugurated by Pujyashri Gurudev on Friday, 14th May '10 at 8.00 p.m. Everyone is cordially invited to be a part of this auspicious occasion. To attend this inauguration, one must reach the Ashram on Friday, 14th May '10 after dinner. After the inauguration of the new Garden, from 9.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Pujyashri Gurudev will give guidelines of the ‘Vanprastha’ programme. Inauguration of the Meditation Area in this new garden will be held in the month of August or September 2010. A ‘Raja Yoga Meditation’ Programme conducted by Brahma Kumaris in the Ashram During the month of June, instead of the Sadhana Bhatti, a Raja Yoga Meditation programme conducted by the Brahma Kumaris will be held in the Ashram. They will not be taking any charges for this programme, from the participants. Registration is essential for participating in this programme. Those participating in this Raja Yoga Meditation must reach the Ashram on Monday, 7th June '10 after dinner. It will conclude on Friday, 11th June '10 after breakfast. Wearing white clothes is compulsory during this meditation programme. Please note: As the meditation programme will commence early on Tuesday morning, participants are requested to reach the Ashram latest by Monday night. Satsang Shibir on Ashtavakra Gita in June Those attending the Satsang Shibir on the Ashtavakra Gita in June must reach the Ashram on Friday, 11th June '10 after dinner and leave on Sunday, 13th June '10 after lunch. Wearing white clothes is compulsory during the shibir. The last day for registration is Sunday, 23rd May '10.

Ashram 10th year Celebrations Launches (25-04-2010)

Launch of a new Audio CD – ‘In Tune with the Arhats’ Celebrating almost a year of Arhat Touch (SRA), Shrimad Rajchandra Divinetouch launches an Audio CD which commemorates the wonders of the curriculum that is being imparted to the children of SRA. This Audio CD consists of 23 awe-inspiring tracks, dedicated to the ever revered, omniscient Tirthankar Bhagwans. The tracks include various sacred Jain sutras like Chaityavandan Sutras, Logassa and Ashta Prakari Puja Dohas, Arti – Mangal Divo, to name a few of the wonders included in this new Audio CD! The simple melodies will help to bring each one, young and old, ‘in tune’ with Jainism and furthermore, with their inner being. Launch of MOBICAST Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, Dharampur is pleased to announce the launch of MOBICAST – a tool to get connected to the Divine anywhere, anytime. Mobicast is a special system designed especially for viewing Pujyashri Gurudev’s ever-elevating Pravachans on mobile phones, without the need to download them first. This service is being powered by iMusti, a USA based online music company. One needs to sign up separately for Mobicast – as your webcast package cannot be used for Mobicast. For further details on this facility, please click here. The technology of Mobicast being more complex and expensive compared to Webcast, yearly packages are being offered. They are as follows: Unlimited audio streaming - $20 i.e. Rs.900, Unlimited audio and video streaming - $40 i.e. Rs.1800. Registration facility for Satsang Shibirs now available on your mobile phone A new service is now available on the mobile phones: Now Satsang Shibir registration can be made via an SMS. Please note that registrations for Sadhana Bhattis and Shibirs on Chha Padano Patra, is not required. Some important tips to avail this facility: All the following messages must be sent to 9220092200 Sms - ASHRAM PROG INFO to receive all the information of the forthcoming activities like Satsang Shibirs, Sadhana Bhattis, etc. held in the Ashram Sms - SHIBIR INFO <Shibir Code> to receive detailed information about a particular programme like the Satsang Shibir’s reach and leave details, last date for registration etc. Sms - SHIBIR APPLY <Shibir Code> <Member Id> <Physical Ailments> to register for a forthcoming Satsang Shibir Sms - SHIBIR HELP to receive all details related to the above messages

Announcements made at Pravachan (25-04-2010)

Release of ‘Gujarat Dharmayatra,’ DVD A DVD comprising of Pujyashri Gurudev’s Gujarat Dharmayatra which includes His visits to the numerous cities of Gujarat like Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, Koba, Valsad, Patan and Nanapondha is now available on sale. This DVD also comprises of various special events held in the Ashram, which includes the inaugural Ashtavakra Gita Shibir, the Ashram Sthapnadin Mahotsav, the gracious presence of Saints and glimpses of the shibirs conducted by Atmarpit Sadhaks. Latest Updates from Shrimad Rajchandra Divinetouch (SRD) Inaugurations of new SRD centres On Sunday, 4th April '10 three new centres of the Shrimad Rajchandra Divinetouch were inaugurated in Ahmedabad amidst great ceremonial fervour. On Monday, 26th April '10 in the divine presence of Pujyashri Gurudev, a grand opening of SRD has been organised in the blessed city of Pune. The guest of honour for this inauguration will be Shri Shantilal Mutha (President of Bharatiya Jain Sanghatana) who is actively involved in the fields of education, research and social welfare. Thus three new SRD centres adding to the existing two centres in Pune, will make it totally five centres in Pune. An SRD centre will also be inaugurated in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Wednesday, 5th May '10. Now the total number of SRD centres around the world will reach the auspicious number of 51. A Dhyan Shibir conducted by Siddha Samadhi Yoga in the Ashram During the month of May instead of the Sadhana Bhatti, a meditation programme conducted by the Siddha Samadhi Yoga (SSY) will be held in the Ashram. An ardent devotee of SSY, Shri Manojbhai Lekhi, will be conducting this Dhyan Shibir. Due to the cordial relationship between the two organisations, the SSY organisation will not be taking any charges from the participants of this shibir. Online registration is essential for participating in this shibir. Those participating in this Dhyan Shibir must reach the Ashram on Monday, 24th May '10 at dinner. The shibir will conclude on Friday, 28th May '10 after breakfast. Wearing white clothes is compulsory during the shibir. Sessions on Ishavasya Upanishad in the Ashram After the completion of the sacred text ‘Shri Yogshatak’, Pujyashri Gurudev has next organised the study of the Upanishads for our spiritual progress. The inaugural session of this study will be held on Friday, 11th June '10 in the Ashram. In one day - from early morning to night, four sessions of one and half hour each, on the Ishavasya Upanishad will be conducted by Smrutiji. It is advisable for those attending the sessions to reach the Ashram on the previous night. Prior registration is not required. On reaching the Ashram, one must contact the office. Please note that Pujyashri Gurudev has especially designed this comprehensive course for one day so that mumukshus coming for the Ashtavakra Gita Shibir can also avail the benefit of the sessions on these sacred texts. Satsang Shibir on Ashtavakra Gita in May Those attending the Satsang Shibir on the Ashtavakra Gita, should reach the Ashram on Friday, 28th May '10 after dinner and leave on Sunday, 30th May '10 after lunch. Wearing white clothes is compulsory during the shibir. The last day for registration is Sunday, 9th May '10.

Announcements made at Pravachan (11-04-2010)

Offering by Shrimad Rajchandra Jivadaya Trust on Shrimad Rajchandraji’s Param Samadhi Day In reverence to the 109th anniversary of Param Krupalu Dev Shrimad Rajchandraji’s Param Samadhi Day i.e. Chaitra vad pancham (Saturday, 3rd April 2010) Shrimad Rajchandra Jivamaitridham will save 109 innocent animals from being slaughtered and will rehabilitate them in appropriate panjrapoles. Varshitap Parna on Akhatrij i.e. Sunday, 16th May 2010 For all those mumukshus (following the aradhana of bhakti – pravachans as per Pujyashri Gurudev’s ajna) who have undertaken Varshitap Aradhana last year or any other tapa aradhana throughout the year, their parna has been organised on the auspicious day of Akhatrij i.e. Sunday, 16th May 2010 at the Ashram in Dharampur. All these tapasvis are kindly requested to give their names along with the details of their tapa aradhana to Atmarpit Mitaben Sanghvi (09930551488 (M) email: atmarpitmeeta@gmail.com) latest by Sunday, 18th April 2010. Names can also be given through a phone call to the Bombay Market centre (Tel: 23511352/23524181) in Mumbai latest by 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, 17th April 2010 Forthcoming Activities in the Ashram Final Swadhyay on ‘Shri Yogshatak’ by Pandit Shri Dhirajlal Mehta The final swadhyay on Acharyashri Haribhadrasuriji’s ‘Shri Yogshatak’ will be conducted by Pandit Shri Dhirajlal Mehta in the Ashram on Friday, 16th April '10 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Shibir on Chha Padano Patra Those participating in the shibir on Chha Padano Patra in April should reach the Ashram on Friday, 30th April '10 at lunch. The shibir will end on Sunday, 2nd May '10 after lunch. Wearing white clothes is compulsory during the shibir. Satsang Shibir on Ashtavakra Gita in May Those attending the Satsang Shibir on the Ashtavakra Gita, should reach the Ashram on Friday, 14th May '10 after dinner and leave on Sunday, 16th May '10 after lunch. Wearing white clothes is compulsory during the shibir. The last day for registration is Sunday, 25th April '10.

Details of Chaitra Vad Pancham aradhana

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Announcements made at Pravachan (07-03-2010)

Sharnarpit – Sarvarpit Shibir (2009 – 2010) DVD now available on sale Colouring us with the supreme colours of the Divine, the devotional highlights of the Sharnarpit-Sarvarpit group shibir (2009-2010) - The Kutch-Vavania Yatra, have been beautifully captured on a DVD. This DVD also comprises of the unparalleled pravachans given by Pujyashri Gurudev prior to the Rangotsav celebration and at Shri Raj Saubhag Ashram - Sayla. This inspiring DVD is now available on sale. A Balmela (Fair) to be held for tribal children in the Ashram Under the guidance of Pujyashri Gurudev, Shrimad Rajchandra Educational Trust is organising a one day Balmela (fair) in the Ashram, for the tribal children of Dharampur and its surrounding villages, on Wednesday, 10th March '10 with the aim of their overall development. Nearly 500 students from around 6 schools of the Shri Vedchhi Pradesh Samiti will participate in the event. A brief outline of that day’s schedule is as follows: The children will participate in various creative competitions like folk dances, music, etc. This will be followed by a magic show, organised by the Ashram. The day will end with a cultural programme and the prize distribution. This benevolent gala will be blessed with the divine presence of Pujyashri Gurudev. Updates of Shrimad Rajchandra Divinetouch (SRD) A new SRD centre opens at Marine Drive, Mumbai The pioneer centre of Shrimad Rajchandra Divinetouch (SRD) at Hughes Road, in Mumbai is now falling short compared to the phenomenal response received by the culturally enriched people. Even with the additional Nana Chowk centre, which accommodates more than 500 children, the capacity is proving insufficient as the waiting list is ever increasing. At such a juncture, with the divine grace of Param Krupalu Dev Shrimad Rajchandraji, the Jain Mahila Samaj at Marine Drive has kindly come forward and consented to begin a Divinetouch centre on their premises. This will enable maximum number of children to avail the immeasurable benefit from the Divinetouch programme. This new SRD centre at Jain Mahila Samaj, Marine Drive will be inaugurated on Monday, 22nd March '10. Inauguration of Arhat Touch programme in Ahmedabad There will be a grand inauguration of the Arhat Touch programme at Ahmedabad in the Town Hall on Sunday, 4th April '10 from 10 a.m. onwards. This splendid opening will take place in the divine presence of Pujyashri Gurudev along with the honorary guest Padmashri Kumarpal Desai, in the presence of around 800 religiously inclined people. Shibir on ‘Chha Padano Patra’ and Advance Sadhana Bhattis To commemorate the auspicious occasion of the Ashram entering into its 10th glorious year, Swadhyay Shibirs on Param Krupalu Dev Shrimad Rajchandraji’s ‘Chha Padano Patra’ and Advance Sadhana Bhattis will now commence. The pioneer shibir of ‘Chha Padano Patra’ conducted by an Atmarpit sadhak will be held immediately after the conclusion of the Ashram Sthapnadin Mahotsav. For this shibir one must reach the Ashram on Sunday, 28th March after dinner. The shibir will conclude on Wednesday, 31st March after dinner. Although this shibir is especially for the Charnarpit group, other mumukshus can also participate in this inaugural shibir. Forthcoming Activities in the Ashram Swadhyay on ‘Shri Yogshatak’ by Pandit Shri Dhirajlal Mehta The second swadhyay on Acharyashri Haribhadrasuriji’s ‘Shri Yogshatak’ will be conducted by Pandit Shri Dhirajlal Mehta in the Ashram on Friday, 12th March '10. There will be 3 sessions of one and a half hour each, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Similarly the third swadhyay on this sacred text will be conducted in the Ashram on Friday, 16th April '10 where Pandit Shri Dhirajlal Mehta will conclude the study of this sacred text - 'Shri Yogshatak' with the Atmarpits and other mumukshus. Those who wish to attend these sessions are requested to register their names with Atmarpit Kinjal Shah at her stipulated time. Sadhana Bhatti in April Those participating in the Sadhana Bhatti in April should reach the Ashram on Monday, 12th April '10 after dinner. The bhatti will end on Friday, 16th April '10 after breakfast. Wearing white clothes is compulsory during the bhatti. Satsang Shibir on Ashtavakra Gita in April Those attending the Satsang Shibir on the Ashtavakra Gita, should reach the Ashram on Friday, 16th April '10 after dinner and leave on Sunday, 18th April '10 after lunch. Wearing white clothes is compulsory during the shibir. The last day for registration is Sunday, 21st March '10. Forthcoming Pravachan in Mumbai The next ever-elevating Pravachan by Pujyashri Gurudev will be held at Yogi Sabhagruh, Mumbai, on Sunday, 11th April '10.

Announcements made at Pravachan (14-02-2010)

Pujyashri Gurudev’s Far-east Dharmayatra Pujyashri Gurudev will depart for the Dharmayatra to Singapore, Indonesia and Hong Kong on 14th February. He will bless the land of Far-east after 5 years, starting on Monday, 15th February '10 with 3 days at Singapore, followed by 3 days at Indonesia and Hong Kong each. During the yatra, there will be Inauguration of two Shrimad Rajchandra Arhat Touch Centres at Singapore and Hong Kong. 5 elevating pratishthas at the Jain Samaj. Approximately 11 soul stiring sthapnas of Param Krupalu Dev Shrimad Rajchandraji at various places, along with pravachans and personal meetings. Pujyashri Gurudev will (tentatively) arrive at Mumbai on Wednesday, 24th night (i.e 25th early morning) February '10 at 00:05 hours via Jet Airways 9W075. Introducing “SADGURU WHISPERS” – Divine SMS Service Pujyashri Gurudev’s grace is immeasurable. First He reached our homes through the webcast facility that enabled us to stay at par with His divine pravachans, and now He goes one step further to ensure we put the knowledge into practice and begin our inward journey by introducing the ever connecting divine SMS service. To begin with, subscribers will receive 2 SMSes daily, one each at 7.30 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. However, we should not demand, expect or wait for these messages ... just be aware and alert as we may receive the Divine Whispers at any time! The service is available for a free trial in India till Sunday, 28th February '10. You can avail this service on the online Divine Shop for just Rs. 100 per year per mobile device (in India). Registration forms can be collected and submitted at the Bombay Market centre as well. NRI Mumukshus too can avail this facility through the online Divine Shop. You can also follow these messages on twitter - http://twitter.com/SadguruWhispers In addition to receiving these messages on the mobile phone, you can also choose to receive them via email (free). Very shortly, this service will also be used to send shibir allotments and current updates. For more details, visit http://www.shrimadrajchandradharampur.org/sadguruwhispers. Shrimad Rajchandra Arhat Touch Inauguration at Singapore The inauguration of the Shrimad Rajchandra Arhat Touch centre of Singapore will be held on Monday, 15th February '10 in the presence of Pujyashri Gurudev, during the 4 day grand event of Pratishtha Mahotsav of Bhagwan Mahavir’s idol and the re-opening of the Sthanak by the Singapore Jain Religious Society. This Mega event will be attended by respected dignitaries such as Pujya Shri Chitrabhanuji and Shrimati Pramodaben, Sadhvishri Shilapiji of Veerayatan and Shrimati Taralaben Doshi. Shrimad Rajchandra Arhat Touch Inauguration at Hong Kong The inauguration will be held in the presence of Pujyashri Gurudev on Sunday, 21st February '10 6.00 p.m. onwards. This inauguration has been supported by the Jain Centre Hong Kong Ltd. Upcoming programmes conducted by Shrimad Rajchandra Divinetouch (SRD) Teachers’ training programmes in Singapore and Hong Kong Shrimad Rajchandra Education Trust trustee Sarvarpit Sapna Shroff and SRD facilitator Jivanarpit Siddhi Daga will be conducting the Teachers’ Training Programmes. The schedule for the programmes is as follows: Hong Kong: Thursday, 18th February '10 – Saturday, 20th February '10 Singapore: Tuesday, 23rd February '10 – Thursday, 25th February '10 Shrimad Rajchandra Arhat Touch orientation in Malaysia A Shrimad Rajchandra Arhat Touch orientation will be held in Malacca and Kuala Lumpur. Malacca: Tuesday, 16th February '10 Kuala Lumpur: Wednesday, 17th February '10 Teachers’ Training Programme in Ahmedabad A Teachers’ training programme (TTP) will be conducted at Ahmedabad by Atmarpit Snehalben Shah and Atmarpit Shivaniben Mehta from Friday, 19th February '10 to Sunday, 21st February '10. Sadhana Bhatti in March Those participating in the Sadhana Bhatti in March should reach the Ashram on Tuesday, 9th March '10 at 11.00 a.m. The Sadhana Bhatti will end on Friday, 12th March '10 after lunch. Wearing white clothes is compulsory during the Sadhana Bhatti. Please note that there is no last date of registration for this Sadhana Bhatti. Satsang Shibir on Ashtavakra Gita in March Those attending the Satsang Shibir on the Ashtavakra Gita should reach the Ashram on Friday, 12th March '10 after dinner and leave on Sunday, 14th March '10 after lunch. There is a possibility of one more pravachan on Sunday afternoon by Pujyashri Gurudev. The last day for registration is Sunday, 21st February '10. Wearing white clothes is compulsory during the shibir. Varshitapa Aradhana The auspicious Varshitapa Aradhana shall commence on Fagun Vad Aatham i.e Monday, 8th March '10. Those wishing to undertake this Aradhana can meet Pujyashri Gurudev after the pravachan on Sunday, 7th March '10 for His blessings. Launch of DVD and MP3 of the Valentine’s Day Bhakti on Sunday, 14th February '10 DVD and MP3 of the heart-warming Bhakti of Sunday, 14th February '10 titled LOVE GOD are now available on sale. The imprint of the title on the MP3 and DVD is in Pujyashri Gurudev’s own handwriting. Forthcoming Pravachan The next Pravachan at Yogi Sabhagruh, Mumbai shall be held on Sunday, 7th March '10 as per the usual time.

Details of Vrat Grahan Vidhi on Dhuleti

The festival of Holi is coming up soon, when we will be taking new vows or renewing our old vows. Click Here to download the procedure to take vows. (The same is also available on the notice board at Bombay Market)

Announcements made at Pravachan (31-01-2010)

Launch of DVD on Hridayarpit-Jivanarpit Shibir (2009-2010) The elevating highlights of the Hridayarpit – Jivanarpit Shibir (2009 – 2010) held amidst the forest locales of Ranthambore have been captured in a DVD which is now available on sale. Ashram Sthapnadin Mahotsav Those attending the forthcoming Ashram Sthapnadin Mahotsav, must reach the Ashram on Wednesday, 24th March '10 after dinner and the mahotsav will conclude on Sunday, 28th March '10 after lunch. Registration The forms for the Ashram Sthapnadin Mahotsav 2010 can be submitted at Bombay Market centre on Saturday, 13th Feb '10; Saturday, 20th Feb '10; and Sunday, 21st Feb '10, between 7.45 a.m. and 9.00 a.m. The forms can also be submitted within half hour after the forthcoming pravachan at Yogi Sabhagruh on Sunday, 14th Feb '10. Online registration is mandatory for all the members of the five groups, namely Jivanarpit, Hridayarpit, Sarvarpit, Sharnarpit and Premarpit along with their families and all NRI mumukshus. All other mumukshus are also requested to take benefit of the online registration. Online registration for the Ashram Sthapnadin Mahotsav '10 will commence on the website from Saturday, 6th Feb '10 and will end on Saturday, 20th Feb '10 at 6.00 p.m. A convenient facility of payment There will be no need to stand in long queues to pay for the mahotsav registration:- Payments can be made online through credit cards, debit cards, PayMate, etc. Counters accepting the filled forms will have drop boxes for cheque payments. The ID cards will be sent by courier directly to the residence of the mumukshus availing of the above facilities. Donation schemes Presently, we pay a subsidized rate for the mahotsav. To bridge the deficit between the expenditure and the actual collection, schemes of donations for doing tilak, arti, mangal divo and chamar have been introduced. The details of these schemes will be available in the registration forms. Those interested are requested to contact the Secretary, Shri Maheshbhai Khokhani (09825135645 (M), 09821093003 (M); email: maheshkhokhani@gmail.com). Samarpit Shibir in the Ashram during May 2010 The Samarpit Shibir has been organized for children studying in Stds. 7th to 10th (as per the next academic year 2010-2011) in the Ashram from Monday, 10th May '10 to Friday, 14th May '10. During this shibir, children will study Jain philosophy and rituals. Under philosophy they will study Mokshmala and under rituals they will learn Manglacharan, Yam niyam, Kshamapna, the 3 mantras and Devvandan. Besides this they will learn mythological stories through drama depictions, they will acquire physical education through yoga and aerobics and there will be sessions conducted on meditation and stress management especially for them. Shrimad Rajchandra Arhat Touch Inaugurations On Tuesday, 26th Jan '10 under the auspices of Pujyashri Gurudev there was a grand opening of the Shrimad Rajchandra Arhat Touch programme in Surat. Almost 700 people, who had not heard Pujyashri Gurudev before, participated enthusiastically in the inauguration. One special feature of the inauguration was that this was the first time Pujyashri Gurudev graced His native place with a public discourse. Shrimad Rajchandra Divinetouch is also delighted to announce the opening of 3 new SRA centres. An SRA centre has commenced in the already existent Jain pathshala in Philadelphia, U.S.A. Another SRA centre will begin at Juhu, Mumbai in February. The third SRA centre will be inaugurated amidst great joy and enthusiasm in Valsad near Dharampur in the divine presence of Pujyashri Gurudev along with Pujyashri Jinchandraji Maharaj (of Bandhu Triputi) on Friday, 5th Feb '10. Sessions on ‘Chaityavandan’ in the Ashram Those interested in understanding the deep meanings behind our spiritually rich ritual of Chaityavandan, are invited to the Ashram on Friday, 5th February '10 to attend 3 sessions of one and half hour each from 11.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. on ‘Chaityavandan’. The sessions will be conducted by Atmarpit Snehalben Shah. Those who wish to avail the benefit of these sessions may give their names to Atmarpit Kinjalben Shah at her respective allotted time. There is no last date to register for attending these sessions. Forthcoming Pravachan at Mumbai The next pravachan will be held in Yogi Sabhagruh on Sunday, 14th Feb '10. As it will be Valentine’s day – the Day of love, instead of the video screening we shall celebrate divine romance by immersing and drenching ourselves in prem bhakti from 9.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. which will then be followed by Pujyashri Gurudev’s enlightening pravachan.

Announcements of Bhagavad Gita Poornahuti Mahotsav

Blood Donation Camp during Poornahuti Mahotsav The blood donation camp held during the Bhagavad Gita Poornahuti Mahotsav was a marvelous success as many generous donors offered their blood for the needy patients of that area. The present statistics say that 766 benevolent people donated their blood during this mahotsav. Overwhelming response to Bhagavad Gita Jivamaitri Shlok sponsorship scheme This year as an expression of gratitude to the life transforming exposition of the sacred text, Bhagavad Gita, Shrimad Rajchandra Jivamaitridham introduced a donation scheme where keen donors could donate towards saving animals by sponsoring shloks of the Bhagavad Gita. Owing to Param Krupalu Dev Shrimad Rajchandraji’s boundless grace this donation scheme received an overwhelming response from mumukshus all over the world. Including Pujyashri Gurudev generous donation, Jivamaitridham collected a sponsorship for a notable 7000 shloks! ‘Ghee for a Cause’ introduced by Shrimad Rajchandra Jivamaitridham Shrimad Rajchandra Jivamaitridham is delighted to introduce the sale of 100% pure ghee from cow’s milk, which is produced in a totally ahimsak and satvik manner within the premises of Jivamaitridham gaushala itself. Conventional methods are used to manufacture this tasty and healthy ghee. To top all the qualities, this organic ghee contains no harmful Trans fat thus making it a sure treat to purchase for one and all. The sacred texts for the Satsang Shibirs of the year 2010 This year Pujyashri Gurudev is planning to bless us all with Satsang Shibirs on 2 sacred texts – ‘Ashtavakra Gita’ and ‘Shri Narad Bhaktisutra’. The year will begin with Satsang Shibirs in the Ashram based on one of the world’s classic works on Absolute Truth– Ashtavakra Gita. It is a unique text which systematically deals with the mystical innate experiences of a seeker in his flight towards transcendental peace and bliss. As in the Bhagavad Gita, here in Ashtavakra Gita also, we find the subtle philosophical truths expounded in the form of a lucid dialogue between Ashtavakra, the twelve year old great Guru and king Janak, the humble disciple. It is a comparatively small treatise, compact and well knit, containing 298 shloks, conveying the Truth, the whole Truth, and nothing but the Truth. The second sacred text scheduled for our spiritual upliftment this year, is the renowned ‘Shri Narad Bhaktisutra’. Naradji's 84 jewel-like aphorisms on devotion, known as the Shri Narad Bhaktisutra, reveal the secrets of true love for God which defines the path of spiritual devotion. This path allows the devotee to achieve oneness with Infinite Consciousness, the eternal awareness that already exists within every soul.

Announcements made at Pravachan (17-01-2010)

Launch of all Pravachans of the year 2009 compiled into an MP3 In order to continually guide us on the path of spiritual pursuit, Pujyashri Gurudev Pravachans on Shrimad Rajchandraji’s Vachanamrut, taken in Mumbai every fortnight throughout the year 2009, have been compiled into one MP3, which is now available on sale. Launch of a Kurukshetra & Palitana DVD named ‘Tirthyatra’. A DVD comprising of memorable glimpses of Pujyashri Gurudev visit to Kurukshetra and Palitana along with the electrifying moments of the Bhagavad Gita Poornahuti Mahotsav is now available on sale. The Jnan - Dhyan Yajna for the year 2010 In order to increase our pace on the path to moksh, Pujyashri Gurudev has planned the entire year of 2010. It will be a year full of Jnan and Dhyan. His grand plans are as follows:- Pujyashri Gurudev will first elucidate on the great ‘Asthavakra Gita’ followed by the devotional ‘Narada Bhakti Sutra’ in the satsang shibirs at the Ashram during the year. During the group meetings, sessions on ‘Karma Management’ and ‘Chha Padano Patra’ will be conducted by various mumukshus. Besides this, through this entire year a sincere study programme based on the sacred texts - ‘Shri Yogashatak’ and the ‘Upanishads’ has been organized for all keen seekers. First the renowned scholar Pandit Shri Dhirajlal Mehta will join us from Surat to undertake an in depth study of the sacred text – ‘Shri Yogshatak’ written by Acharya Haribhadra Suri through a series of swadhyays. Based on this profound text, he will conduct classes during the first 4 months of the year. There are 108 Upnishads in all. Of them Shri Shankaracharya has written a bhasya on eight of them which are hence considered the main Upanishads. Smritiji will unravel the treasures of these 8 main Upanishads throughout this year, which are namely – Ilavasya, Ken, Katth, Aitrey, Taitriy, Prashna, Mundak and Mandukya. In addition, deep jnan-dhyan shibirs along with advanced sadhana bhattis will be conducted under the auspices of Swami Tadrupanand Saraswatiji during this year. And of course, Pravachans based on Shrimadji’s Vachanamrut will continue to guide us in Mumbai and during His various Dharmayatras . Pujyashri Gurudev satsang shibirs will be conducted during the weekends and the scriptural studies will be conducted from Monday to Friday during Pujyashri Gurudev stay in the Ashram. The Atmarpits will definitely be taking the benefit of these valuable jnan – dhyan shibirs, but along with them everyone is invited to benefit from these shibirs and deepen their love for scriptural knowledge. Changes in the Upcoming Satsang Shibir Dates Heeding to the request of all, as the schools and offices are working on Monday January 25th 2010, the dates of the inaugural Satsang Shibir on Ashtavakra Gita have been altered. Now, those attending the shibir will have to reach the Ashram on Friday 22nd January 2010 after dinner and it will end on Sunday 24th January 2010 after dinner (or after lunch, if the subject matter is duly completed). Those interested in taking the priceless laabh of sponsoring the inaugural shibir on the immortal Ashtavakra Gita along with doing tilak to Pujyashri Gurudev during this shibir may contact Shri Maheshbhai Khokhani (Mobile: 09825135645, 09821093003; Email: maheshkhokhani@gmail.com) Click here for details During this shibir the ‘Shrut Parayan’ mementos will be distributed. These were originally planned to be given on 31st December ’09, during the Akhandratri Bhakti, but was postponed as all devotees were immersed in deep devotion. Those who collected their mementos are requested to bring them to this shibir as all mumukshus eligible for the ‘Shrut parayan’ mementos will be blessed with these mementos by Pujyashri Gurudev Himself. The inaugural swadhyay on the sacred text - Shri Yogshatak that will be conducted by Pandit Shri Dhirajlal Mehta has been organized on Monday, 25th January 2010. Mumukshus attending the Ashtavakra Gita shibir are requested to extend their stay by a day and avail the benefit of these sessions. It has been specially planned, so that maximum people can benefit. Inaugurations of Shrimad Rajchandra Arhat Touch (SRA) Centres On Thursday, 14th January 2010 on the auspicious day of MakarSankranti, two new SRA centres commenced – one at Vashi and the other at Mulund. On Tuesday, 26th January 2010 i.e. Republic Day, in the august presence of Pujyashri Gurudev, a grand inauguration has been organized for the inauguration of Shrimad Rajchandra Arhat Touch Centre at Surat. Sadhana Bhatti in February Those participating in the Sadhana Bhatti in February should reach the Ashram on Tuesday, 2nd February 2010 by 11 a.m. The bhatti will end on Friday, 5th February 2010 after lunch. Wearing white clothes is compulsory during the bhatti. Please note that there is no last date of registration for this Sadhana Bhatti. Satsang Shibir on Ashtavakra Gita in February Those attending the Satsang Shibir on the Ashtavakra Gita, should reach the Ashram on Friday, 5th February 2010 after dinner and leave on Sunday, 7th February 2010 after lunch. The last day for registration is Wednesday, 20th January 2010.

Announcements made at Pravachan (13-12-2009)

Sponsorship of treatment of tribals at Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital Deprived tribal communities of Dharampur incur a lot of debt due to their ill-health and other reasons. Due to their illiteracy and poverty they are unable to pay the interest and are steeped into further debt and poverty. Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital has taken up community service towards these tribals vigorously and is offering them medical treatment for free or at greatly subsidised rates. The cost of medicines for all patients (indoor, outdoor and outreach) for the next five years will be borne by Garbharpit Anya Amit Sheth. We thank and congratulate Arvindbhai Sheth family for their generosity. We can all be part of this Seva Yajna of Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital in various ways. For further information, please contact Shri Vijaybhai Rupani at Mumbai (Mobile no.: 09322288441; Email: vijaymrupani@rediffmail.com) or Dr. Atulbhai Shah at Dharampur (Mobile no.: 09879500811; Email: doctoratulshah@yahoo.com). Jivadaya Yajna As a small token of our gratitude for the immense grace we have experienced during the study of the Bhagavad Gita, a Jivadaya Yajna has been organized to extend our friendship and love towards animals. The Yajna has been interlinked with the verses of the chapters of Bhagavad Gita. One can sponsor the entire Gita (700 verses) or one or more of the 18 chapters of Gitaji or one or more individual verses which may have deeply touched or transformed them through various Pravachans conducted by Pujyashri Gurudev. The sponsorship can be done individually or in a group. For e.g., if you have been deeply touched by the first chapter - Arjunvishadyog, you can sponsor all 47 verses of this chapter. The cost of sponsoring one verse is Rs. 2100. A contribution of Rs. 2100 can be used to: Save one helpless, mute animal from the slaughter house. Sustain one animal in our own or any other shelter home (panjrapole) for one month. The amount can also be put in a corpus fund, the interest generated from which can help accomplish a lot of good work for years to come. During Pujyashri Gurudev November Dharmayatra, the Antwerp Rajparivar has sponsored all 700 verses of the Bhagavad Gita. Sarvarpits and Premarpits have also committed to sponsor 700 verses each, while little Garbharpits have already sponsored 2 chapters (60 verses) and are still collecting funds. We invite each centre, group, department and individual mumukshus to join hands in Pujyashri Gurudev Swamangal and Sarvamangal Yajna. Together, we can save thousands or lakhs of innocent animals across the world. The last date to register your commitment is 31st December (during the Bhagavad Gita Poornahuti Mahotsav at Dharampur) . The last date for payment is 31st January 2010. You can pledge your commitment with the honorary secretary of the Jivadaya Trust - Shri Ratanbhai Lunavat (Mobile no.: 09820071576; Email: jivamaitri@sradharampur.org) or in the Mumbai or Dharampur trust offices. Satsang Shibir on Bhagavad Gita, Adhyay - 18 We will be graced by the presence and Pravachans of the following saints in the Ashram during this Satsang Shibir Pujya Shri Rameshbhai Oza (Bhaishri) on Saturday, December 19th Pujya Swami Tadrupanandji on Sunday, December 20th The Shibir will conclude in the afternoon on Sunday, December 20th after Pujya Swamiji’s Pravachan. Bhagavad Gita Poornahuti Mahotsav Update Change in schedule – Mahotsav starts early We have been blessed with a Bonus Day during the Mahotsav. The Mahotsav will now begin on 27th December '09, instead of the earlier date of 28th December. Reach Ashram on Saturday, 26th December '09 after dinner. The Mahotsav will end on Friday, 1st January 2010 morning after breakfast. Mumukshus who were travelling by train and had purchased bus coupons, can now travel with the same bus coupon on 26th December. If for any reason they are not utilizing the bus service, they can collect the refund from the office at the Stay Area only from 27th to 31st December during lunch and dinner time. Refund will be given against the bus coupons only. Divine Presence of Saints during the Mahotsav We will be honoured to hear a discourse by Shri Haribhai Kothari in the evening on Sunday, December 27th. We will be graced by Pujyashri Morari Bapu's divine presence, Darshan and Samagam in the morning on Monday, December 28th. Updates on Exciting Events during this Mega Mahotsav Jitesh Sundaram, a renowned disciple of Anup Jalota, will entice us on the evening of 29th December with his melodious and sweet voice, befitting to Ghazals. The compeering of this evening will be done by Shailesh Lodha, a dynamite of wit and humour who has millions of people enjoying his role as Taarak Mehta. We will rejoice in Bhakti and Maha Raas in the early hours of the New Year with renowned singer and performer Parthiv Gohil. Parthiv was the runner up of the TVS Sa Re Ga Ma contest and has also sung for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya and Devdas. While parents are getting drenched in Pujyashri Gurudev Pravachans, kids will come closer to Lord Krishna through stories of His life. There will be numerous stalls with games, art and creative writing competitions and quizzes. Click here for the additional list of events to be held during the Mahotsav. Dress Code The dress code for all days will be white only, the colour signifying purity - our resolve to overcome Moh and attain Moksh. For the 31st December Akhand Ratri Bhakti, the dress code will be white or red. For the Jivanarpit, Hridayarpit, Sarvarpit and Sharnarpit groups - the dress code for the Akhand Ratri Bhakti will be red only, the colour signifying love – our ultimate union with God. Sponsorship Opportunity Even though we will be enjoying an additional day of the Mahotsav, no extra money is being charged to mumukshus. In order to meet this additional expense to the Sanstha, we invite generous donors to take advantage of contributing towards these expenses. One can also take laabh of doing tilak to Pujyashri Gurudev before each Pravachan, and also sponsor individual events like Maha Raas, Ghazal night and Rangoli Competition etc. To know more about the various laabh opportunities available, please visit the contributions page or contact Shri Maheshbhai Khokhani (Mobile no.: 9821093003; Email: maheshkhokhani@gmail.com). Registrations kept open This being the biggest event at the Ashram till date, stay facilities have been increased to accommodate each and every person who wishes to be a part of this Divine Mahotsav. We will continue to accept online registrations. If anyone is unable to attend the full Mahotsav, day passes will also be available in the Ashram during the Mahotsav days.

Bhagavad Gita Poornahuti Mahotsav Update

Great News !! Bhagavad Gita Poornahuti Mahotsav starts early - from 27th December. Reach Ashram on Saturday, 26th December after dinner.

Diet Abhiyan - 2 Update

The target date for the Abhiyan has been extended to 31st December 2009. You can consider your commitment as fulfilled if your target has been achieved earlier than 31st December - you need not wait until 31st December for the same. All of us can attend the Bhagavad Gita Poornahuti Mahotsav, irrespective of whether our commitment has been fulfilled. However, just Grace is not enough on the spiritual journey - our Purusharth is also important. To keep us going and help us imbibe the value of commitment, Pujyashri Gurudev wants us to continue the Abhiyan for as long as it takes to reach our target. Till then, as Prayaschit, He has told us all to do 10 malas of Sahajatma Swaroop Paramguru mantra every morning before putting anything in the mouth (1st January 2010 onwards).