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Sankari
Sankari, Surat
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Surat, Sachin, Navsari
Navsari
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- 5 June 2002
(V.S.2058, Vaishakh vad 10) Wednesday, Sankari
Swamishri performed the arti of Thakorji on the occasion of
Sankari mandir's first patotsav (consecration anniversary).
At 10.40 a.m., Swamishri addressed the patotsav assembly of
9,100 devotees and well-wishers.
- June
2002 (V.S.2058, Vaishakh vad 12) Friday, Surat.
Yogi Jayanti
Yogiji Maharaj's 111th birthday anniversary was
celebrated in the presence of 20,000 devotees. The main theme
of the celebration was "Dreams Come True". The different
wishes and dreams of Yogiji Maharaj for the growth and spread
of Akshar and Purushottam were elaborated in a speech by Pujya
Narayanmuni Swami. Shri Haka Bapu narrated his experiences
about the realization of Yogiji Maharaj's dreams. Then a drama
depicted the birth and growth of the children's and youth
activities pioneered by Yogiji Maharaj.
Pujya Tyagvallabh Swami shared his experiences of Yogiji Maharaj.
Pujya Viveksagar Swami spoke about the presence of Yogiji
Maharaj today in Pramukh Swami Maharaj. This was followed
by a video show based on the kirtan "Jogi ne joya Narayanswarupma
re ...".
Finally, Swamishri spoke glowingly of Yogiji Maharaj, "Yogiji
Maharaj was an extraordinary person. There would be no end
in singing his glories if we were to speak of them for hundreds
of thousands of years. His life was one of absolute humility,
full of saintly virtues and service in all his actions ...
."
- 8 June 2002
(V.S.2058, Vaishakh vad 13) Saturday, Surat. Children's Day
During the evening assembly six little children presented
a quiz on Swamini Vato. Then children performed an excellent
dance, narrated an incident in English about Ghanshyam Maharaj
and performed a drama that highlighted the influence of bad
company on a satsangi child.
Finally, Swamishri emphasized about the destructive effects
of bad things in his blessings.
- 10 June 2002
(V.S.2058, Vaishakh vad 30) Monday, Surat. Kishore Day
In the evening assembly, the kishores performed a drama, "The
Accused is Summoned!" The drama was about the elements
of television, bad company, etc. responsible for the degradation
of character in teenagers today. All the accused were called
to the witness box. Finally, the decision as to who is responsible
was left for Swamishri to say in his blessings.
- 11 June 2002
(V.S.2058, Jeth sud 1) Tuesday, Surat
At 10.30 a.m., Swamishri arrived for the convention of rural
devotees from 110 villages around Surat. More than 3,000 devotees
were present during the assembly. A drama on 'Sagram Vaghri's
Transformation' was performed by the rural youths. Finally
Swamishri blessed the devotees.
- 14
June 2002 (V.S.2058, Jeth sud 4) Surat, Navsari.
Pramukh Varni Din Celebration
The 53rd Pramukh Varni Din Celebration assembly commenced
at 5.30 p.m. The backdrop depicted the scene of appointment
at the Ambli Vali Pol in Amdavad.
Shri Hakabhai Khachar who witnessed the appointment of Swamishri
as the president by Shastriji Maharaj narrated the historic
occasion. Then balaks and kishores performed a folkdance.
Then the scene of the appointment ceremony was illustrated
in a drama by youths. A video was shown depicting the tremendous
growth of BAPS inspired by Swamishri.
Shri Harikrishna Maharaj was honored by a devotee.
Finally, Swamishri in his blessings talked about the doership
and glory of Shriji Maharaj and guru parampara.
- 16
June 2002 (V.S.2058, Jeth sud 5) Sunday, Navsari.
Bal-Kishore Day
This evening a special
presentation was made by balaks and kishores in the evening
Satsang assembly. They presented a drama, "This Court
is different" and a folk dance. Finally in his blessings
Swamishri emphasized the need for a morally and god-centred
life.
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