Announcements made at Param Satsang on (14-02-2010)
                 Details of Vrat Grahan Vidhi on Dhuleti
                 Announcements made at Param Satsang (31-01-2010)
                 Announcements of Bhagavad Gita Poornahuti Mahotsav
                 Announcements made at Param Satsang (17-01-2010)
                 Announcements made at Param Satsang (13-12-2009)
                 Bhagavad Gita Poornahuti Mahotsav Update
                 Diet Abhiyan - 2 Update
                 Announcements made at Param Satsang (07-11-2009)
                "Dharma is Awareness" an article by P.P.Gurudev published in the Economic Times
                Letter sent by the Gujarat Chief Minister Mr. Narendra Modi
                Announcements made at Param Satsang (25-10-2009)
                Announcements made during Diwali Mahotsav (16-10-09 to 19-10-09)
                Details of 5 1/2 year jnan aradhana
                Special Aradhana for Kartik Purnima (02-11-09 )
                Special Aradhana for Diwali Mahotsav (16-10-09 to 19-10-09)
                Announcements made at Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra Rachanadin Param Satsang (05-10-2009)
                Announcements made at Param Satsang (26-09-2009)
                Special Aradhana for Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra Rachana Din (05-10-2009)
               Announcements made at Param Satsang (06-09-2009)

Announcements made at Param Satsang (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 Param Satsang (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 P.P.Gurudev’s 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 P.P.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 Param Satsang (17-01-2010)

Launch of all Param Satsangs of the year 2009 compiled into an MP3 In order to continually guide us on the path of spiritual pursuit, P.P.Gurudev’s 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 P.P.Gurudev’s 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, P.P.Gurudev has planned the entire year of 2010. It will be a year full of Jnan and Dhyan. His grand plans are as follows:- P.P.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, Param Satsangs based on Shrimadji’s Vachanamrut will continue to guide us in Mumbai and during His various Dharmayatras . P.P.Gurudev’s satsang shibirs will be conducted during the weekends and the scriptural studies will be conducted from Monday to Friday during P.P.Gurudev’s 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 P.P.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 P.P.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 P.P.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 Param Satsang (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 Satsangs conducted by P.P.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 P.P.Gurudev’s 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 P.P.Gurudev’s 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 satsangs 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 Satsang. 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 P.P.Gurudev’s Satsangs, 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 P.P.Gurudev before each Param Satsang, 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, P.P.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).

Announcements made at Param Satsang (07-11-2009)

A Viklang Camp for children organized by Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital With the boundless grace of Param Krupalu Dev, Shrimad Rajchandraji and the unfailing blessings of P.P.Gurudev, a camp was organized to help the physically challenged children on 14th and 15th October ’09 at Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital, Dharampur. 116 children benefitted from this camp. Besides Dharampur and Kaprada, people came from as far as Navsari and Surat to attend this camp. During the camp, renowned pediatric orthopedic surgeon of Mumbai, Dr. Taral Nagda performed surgery on 13 patients, 33 patients were fitted with calipers and 4 major surgeries will be performed in Mumbai. The handicapped children were given physiotherapy treatment and their parents were counseled for the same. Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital will provide free physiotherapy treatment to needy children for one whole year. Follow–up camps will be conducted in the hospital every month to monitor the well-being of the handicapped children and check the progress of the operated patients. Necessary advice and treatment will also be provided to them. Similar mega specialty camps will now be regularly organized by Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital. Seva required for Website Redesigning With the grace of Param Krupalu Dev, Shrimad Rajchandraji, the horizons of the organization are rapidly ever-expanding across the globe. Thus to remain connected with the latest events and progress of the organization, the website plays a very important role. This year over 4000 mumukshus from India and abroad have availed this webcast service and many more have visited the website. Besides the regular webcast of P.P.Gurudev’s satsangs, online shopping and online payments for Mahotsavs are some of the helpful services offered by the website. Thus keeping these aspects in mind, to make the website more user-friendly and to offer maximum facilities to maximum mumumkshus across the world, a complete redesigning of the website is being planned. Those who have experience and/or talents in any of the following fields are invited to contribute to this pristine website redesigning project - Website designing ASP .NET programming Creative Writing Information Architecture Server Hosting and Computer Hardware Knowledge in "point of sales" system Please note that website seva is one field of seva, where geographical limitations are not binding as one can offer this seva from any corner of the world. If you have the expertise in one or more of the above-mentioned fields or if you know some person or company who can be helpful regarding the same, one may email at websupport@sradharampur.org Sadhana Bhatti in the Ashram during P.P.Gurudev’s overseas dharmayatra During P.P.Gurudev’s Dharmayatra to U.K. and Toronto this November, Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, Dharampur fondly invites all aspirants to the Ashram for their personal sadhana. Those participating in the Sadhana Bhatti of November should reach the Ashram on Monday, 30th November, at 11 a.m. The Bhatti will end on Thursday, 3rd December, after lunch White clothes are compulsory. There is no last date of registration for this Sadhana Bhatti. Shibir Schedule after P.P.Gurudev’s return from the dharmayatra Satsang Shibir on Bhagavad Gita, Adhyay - 17 Those attending the Satsang Shibir on the Bhagavad Gita, Adhyay 17, should reach the Ashram on Friday, 4th December ’09 after dinner and leave on Sunday, 6th December ’09, after dinner. The last day for registration is Sunday, 15th November ’09. Shibir conducted by Pujya Saheb Shri Gangjibhai (Kukma) Those attending this shibir should reach the Ashram on Monday, 14th December ’09 before lunch and leave on Thursday, 17h December ’09, after lunch. There is no last date of registration for this shibir. Satsang Shibir on Bhagavad Gita, Adhyay - 18 Those attending the Satsang Shibir on the Bhagavad Gita, Adhyay 18, should reach the Ashram on Friday, 18th December ’09 after dinner and leave on Sunday, 20th December ’09, after dinner. The last day for registration is Tuesday, 1st December ’09. Forthcoming Param Satsang The next Param Satsang at Yogi Sabhagruh, Mumbai shall be held on Sunday, 13th December ’09, as per the usual time.

"Dharma is Awareness" an article by P.P.Gurudev published in the Economic Times
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Letter sent by the Gujarat Chief Minister Mr. Narendra Modi
A letter was sent by the Gujarat Chief Minister Mr. Narendra Modi, appreciating the active interest of Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram in the education and development of the rural children of the Dharampur district, with special reference to the Grameen Ramatotsav held recently. Click the letter to view it.

Announcements made at Param Satsang (25-10-2009)

Forthcoming Param Satsang The forthcoming Param Satsang shall be held at Yogi Sabhagruh, Mumbai on Saturday, 7th November ‘09, in the evening. The schedule of that day will be as follows: 6:30 p.m. Entry into the hall 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Devvandan Video Screening 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Param Satsang On the same night, P. P. Gurudev will leave for His Overseas Dharmayatra.

Announcements made during Diwali Mahotsav (16-10-09 to 19-10-09)

A Mega Viklang Camp on the sacred land of Palitana Through the industrious efforts of Shri Ratnanidhi Charitable Trust along with the active support of our organisation, a large scale Viklang Camp has been organised on the holy land of Palitana, from 23rd December, 2009 to 7th January, 2010. This camp will include the distribution of callipers, crutches, wheel chairs, Jaipur foot and tricycles for the physically challenged along with hearing aids for the hearing impaired. Thus thousands of handicapped from Saurashtra, Kutch and across Gujarat will benefit through this benevolent camp. Several saints, eminent personalities from across the globe and various ministers will be present at this camp. P.P.Gurudev will also be gracing the event from 2nd to 4th January 2010 to boost the spirit of this yajna. One can contribute in mainly two ways: By making donations. By offering oneself for volunteer work. The amounts fixed for donation of the equipments for the handicapped are as follows: Crutches Rs.250 Hearing aids Rs.1000 Jaipur foot Rs.1400 Polio callipers Rs.1500 Wheel chair Rs.3500 Tricycle Rs.3750 There are thousands of people expected to visit this camp on a daily basis. Hence, volunteers will be required for assistance in various major and minor fields related to the management of the public. Offering your time and energy will be of great assistance to this noble cause. Due to the Bhagava Gita Poornahuti Mahotsav celebrations in the Ashram, the entire span of the Viklang camp has been divided into three phases. One may offer seva in any of the following phases: Phase-1 From 23rd December ‘09 to 26th December ‘09 Phase-2 From 2nd January ‘10 to 4th January ‘10 Phase-3 From 5th January ‘10 to 7th January ‘10 Forms regarding donations towards this generous camp will be available after every Satsang Shibir in the Ashram. They can also be filled and submitted at the Bombay Market Apartments centre in Mumbai. Please draw the cheque in the name of ‘Shrimad Rajchandra Sarvamangal Trust’. Please note that the facilities of lodging, meals and travel to Palitana for the volunteers will be arranged by our organisation. Animals rescued on the auspicious occasion of Diwali by Shrimad Rajchandra Jivadaya Trust On the auspicious occasion of the Moksh Kalyanak Day of Tirthankar Bhagwan Mahavir, 251 animals will be rescued from slaughter houses and will be rehabilitated in appropriate shelter homes by Shrimad Rajchandra Jivadaya Trust. Bhagavad Gita Poornahuti Mahotsav Exciting Events included in this Mega Mahotsav Electrifying Satsangs by P.P.Gurudev on the final Adhyay i.e. 18th Adhyay of Bhagavad Gita named ‘Mokshsanyasyog’. The One whose heart is filled with Ram, such a saintly soul – Pujyashri Morari Bapu’s sanctimonious arrival. The joy of watching the renowned devotional dance drama ‘Sathvaro Radhe Shyamno’ Proposed devotional evening immersed in bhakti with Bhajan Samrat Anup Jalota or one of his disciples. A magnificent Bhagavad Gita ‘Shobha Yatra’ Collective Vandan by all devotees present, to the 700 shloks of the Bhagavad Gita. A Painting Competition of Lord Krishna’s pictures for small baal gopal – Garbharpit & Samarpit aged children. A Rangoli Competition for the Jivanarpit – Hridayarpit age group youngsters. A Blood Donation Camp organized by Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital to liven up the yajniya spirit. Ahimsa Awareness Exhibition - an exhibition by the Shrimad Rajchandra Jivamaitridham to inspire people to love one and all. A wonderful platform to express one’s feelings about the life-transforming Bhagavad Gita shibirs on the ‘Experience Sharing Board’. An opportunity to witness the giving of the ‘Shrut Parayan’ mementoes by our beloved P.P.Gurudev, to those blessed mumukshus who have attended each and every Bhagavad Gita shibir. A thorough wipe out of one’s worldly desires through an elevating and exhilarating Akhand Ratri Bhakti joyride. Maha Raas with the Divine Master. The much awaited Ashram Master Plan Committee ‘Chandla Vidhi’. Details Those attending the Poornahuti Mahotsav, should reach the Ashram on Saturday, 26th December ‘09 after dinner and leave on Friday, 1st January ‘10, after breakfast. Registration Details for the submission of the forms for the Poornahuti Mahotsav is as follows: At Yogi Sabhagruh, on Sunday 7th November ’09, at 6.45 p.m. to 7.15 p.m. and for half an hour after the Param Satsang. At Bombay Market centre on 14th, 15th, 21st and 22nd November ’09 at 7.45 a.m. to 9.00 a.m. Online registration for the Poornahuti Mahotsav ’09 will be available on the website from 20th October ’09 to 20th November’09. Please click here to register online. 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. Convenient facility of payment Over and above the option of cash payment, there are two proposals from the Shrimad Rajchandra Youthwing for our convenience in payment: Payments can be made online through credit cards, details of which can be obtained from the website. Counters accepting the filled forms will have drop boxes for cheque/draft payments. Those making their payments through cheques/drafts should write their name and registration number behind their cheques/drafts before dropping them off. The ID cards will be sent by courier directly to the residence of the mumukshus availing of the above facilities. Hence one must ensure that their full postal address is given while registering online. Donation schemes A subsidized amount has been charged to all devotees present for this Mega Bhagavad Gita Poornahuti Mahotsav. To bridge the deficit between the expenditure and the actual collection, the following schemes of donations have been introduced: Doing tilak to P.P.Gurudev before every Satsang Arti Mangal Divo On the auspicious morning of the New Year 2010 Arti Mangal Divo Those interested in any of the above schemes may click here to take this invaluable benefit.

Details of 5 1/2 year jnan aradhana

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Special Aradhana for Kartik Purnima (02-11-09)

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Special Aradhana for Diwali Mahotsav (16-10-09 to 19-10-09)

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Announcements made at Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra Rachanadin Param Satsang (05-10-2009)

Offering by Shrimad Rajchandra Jivadaya Trust on the anniversary of Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra On the auspicious occasion of the 113th anniversary of the creation of the timeless divine masterpiece - Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra, 113 innocent animals will be saved from the clutches of slaughter houses and will be re-instated in appropriate animal shelters, by Shrimad Rajchandra Jivadaya Trust. ‘Shrimad Rajchandra Grameen Ramatotsav’ – a mega event organized by Shrimad Rajchandra Educational Trust Every year Shrimad Rajchandra Educational Trust undertakes various activities for the upliftment of the under privileged tribes in and around the Dharampur district, like free vocational training, free distribution of food, notebooks, etc. With the aim to improve the physical fitness and mental development of the tribal youth, such that they may achieve the state level competence in sports and games, this year Shrimad Rajchandra Educational Trust has organized a grand sports event which has been named – ‘Shrimad Rajchandra Grameen Ramatotsav’ (i.e. ‘The Shrimad Rajchandra Rural Sports Festival’). It will be an inter–zonal sports competition which will be played among the four zones of Dharampur, Kaprada, Vansda and Chikhli. The competition is made up of 18 categories, which include both indoor and outdoor activities, in which around 50 schools and thus around 5000 students will be participating. An event of such magnitude will be witnessed by this district for the first time. This grand event will be held from Friday 9th October ‘09 to Thursday 15th October ‘09. The closing ceremony of this sports festival will be held in the gracious presence of P.P.Gurudev on Thursday 15th October ‘09, from 10.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. at the Yajnasthal in the Ashram. The ceremony will also be attended by the respected teachers and Physical Training (P.T.) teachers of various schools. The approximate total expenditure incurred for this mega event is Rs. 5 lakhs which includes trophies and medals awarded to the winners along with the cup to the winning school, etc. This entire expenditure will be sponsored by Shrimad Rajchandra Educational Trust. Any person interested in contributing to this noble cause, in any form (i.e. through donations or seva) may contact the secretary of the organization – Shri Maheshbhai Khokhani (Mobile no.: 09821093003, 09825135645; Email: maheshkhokhani@gmail.com) Satsang Shibir on Bhagavad Gita Those attending the Satsang Shibir on the Bhagavad Gita, Adhyay 16, should reach the Ashram on Saturday, 31st October ‘09 at dinner and leave on Monday, 2nd November ‘09 (i.e. kartik purnima), after lunch. Forthcoming Param Satsang We shall now assemble next at Yogi Sabhagruh, Mumbai on Sunday 25th October ‘09, for an event organized by Padmashri Kumarpal Desai’s Institute of Jainology. The Institute of Jainology is actively involved in various activities in India and abroad. Presently they are involved in creating a Jain encyclopedia, on which they will be showing a video presentation. On their request, P.P.Gurudev will grace the event by giving an elevating satsang. The schedule for that day will be as follows: 8:30 a.m. Entry into the hall 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Bhakti 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. A presentation by the Institute of Jainology 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Param Satsang by P.P.Gurudev

Announcements made at Param Satsang (26-09-2009)

Offering of Shrimad Rajchandra Jivadaya Trust on P.P.Gurudev’s birth anniversary On the auspicious occasion of P.P.Gurudev’s 43rd birth anniversary, Shrimad Rajchandra Jivadaya Trust saved 243 animals from slaughter houses and will rehabilitate them in panjrapoles. Launch of a set of two books on prayers On the divine event of P.P.Gurudev’s birth anniversary a set of two books comprising of soul stirring Gujarati prayers has been launched. One book is ‘Atmanivedan’ based on devotional prayers to the ever compassionate Lord. The other book is ‘Antarmanthan’ which is based on inspiring prayers aimed at profound self – discovery. Each book contains 142 prayers which correspond to the number of gathas in the ever pious Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra. Henceforth these new books – Atmanivedan and Antarmanthan will be used for ‘prarthana’ in place of 'Prabhu Pratye' . The generous monetary contribution of Nitinbhai Gada and Jayaben Amrutlal Shah towards the printing of these books is highly appreciated. Launch of 3 new chitrapats of P.P.Gurudev On the sacred occasion of P.P.Gurudev’s birth anniversary three new elevating chitrapats of P.P.Gurudev have been launched. The three chitrapats comprise of: One chitrapat is of P.P.Gurudev in dhyan mudra. One chitrapat is of P.P.Gurudev giving His blessings. One chitrapat is of P.P.Gurudev with open eyes. Forthcoming Param Satsang The next Param Satsang will be on Monday, 5th October ‘09, i.e. Aso Vad Ekam, on the auspicious day of Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra Rachanadin. Details of the programme, to be held at Yogi Sabhagruh, are as follows: 6:30 p.m. Entry in the hall 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Video screening Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra parayan 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Param Satsang

Special Aradhana for Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra Rachana Din (05-10-2009)

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Announcements made at Param Satsang (06-09-2009)

Shilanyas of Shri Atmasiddhiji Smarak at Nadiad On Thursday 1st October ‘09 the foundation stone will be laid (Shilanyas) for the most revered Shri Atmasiddhiji Smarak (memorial) at Nadiad by the gracious hands of P.P.Gurudev. This event has been taken up with the aim of a glorious pratishtha of Param Krupalu Dev Shrimad Rajchandraji on this divine land on the most propitious day of Aso Vad Ekam next year. P.P.Gurudev’s Birth Anniversary Celebrations Now we shall assemble at Yogi Sabhagruh next to celebrate our Divine Unmoved Mover – P.P.Gurudev’s birth anniversary on Saturday, 26th September ’09. The programme of that sacred day will be as follows: 8:30 a.m. onwards Entry in the hall 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Bhakti & Celebrations, Param Satsang, Atmarpit Diksha This heartwarming programme will be concluded with Swamivatsalya. Diwali Mahotsav ‘09 Registration The forms for the Diwali Mahotsav ‘09 will be available at Bombay Market centre from Saturday, 12th September onwards. The forms will also be available at the Ashram in Dharampur, during the next Bhagavad Gita Satsang Shibir. The last date for submitting the duly filled forms is Sunday, 27th September ‘09. Please take a special note of the following: 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 Diwali Mahotsav ’09 will commence on the website from Saturday, 12th September ’09 onwards. Introducing a convenient facility of payment Henceforth there will be no need to stand in long queues to pay for the Mahotsav registration. This year Shrimad Rajchandra Youthwing has come up with two proposals for our convenience in payment :- 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, since last year. The details of these schemes will be available in the registration forms. Those interested are requested to contact the Honorary Secretary, Shri Maheshbhai Khokhani (09825135645 (M), 09821093003 (M); email: maheshkhokhani@gmail.com). Other Highlights of this Mahotsav There is a high probability of the well known drama – ‘Siddh-hem’ by noted director Shri Manoj Shah, being staged during this Diwali Mahotsav, on either the night of  teras or chaudas. On the auspicious day of New Year (i.e. Nutan Varash) the grand “Tilak Ceremony” (Chandla vidhi) of the Ashram Master Plan Committee will take place. Satsang Shibir on Bhagavad Gita in October Those attending the Satsang Shibir on the Bhagavad Gita, Adhyay 14, should reach the Ashram on Friday, 2nd October ’09 (i.e. Gandhi Jayanti) at lunch and leave on Sunday, 4th October ‘09, after lunch. The last day for registration is Sunday, 13th September ’09. Sadhana Bhatti In September Those participating in the Sadhana Bhatti in September, should reach the Ashram on Dassera i.e. Monday, 28th September, at lunch. The Bhatti will end on Thursday, 1st October, after lunch. In October Those participating in the Sadhana Bhatti in October, should reach the Ashram on Monday, 12th October, at lunch. The Bhatti will end on Thursday, 15th October, after lunch. Wearing white clothes is compulsory during both the Bhattis. Please note that there is no last date of registration for both Sadhana Bhattis.